A while ago, I took part in a panel discussion on the issue of “Millennial Socialism”. One of the speakers, … Continue reading “How, and how not, to use the ‘V-word’”

Rutger Bregman, the Dutch historian and left-wing activist, has gained something of a cult following in Britain. Bregman’s sales tactic … Continue reading “On Venezuela, Rutger Bregman is rewriting recent history”

Between 3 – 8 July 2017, the Institute of Economic Affairs and the Adam Smith Institute jointly held Freedom Week, … Continue reading ““But that wasn’t REAL socialism!” (Part 3: Venezuela)”

“[Venezuela] is deep in crisis. It has the world’s highest inflation rate—720 percent and rising. Its currency has plummeted to … Continue reading “Venezuela, and the real reason why ‘real’ socialism has never been tried”