Permanence

Posted on September 24, 2021September 17, 2021 by Simon

“There is nothing so permanent as a temporary government program.” Milton Freidman Sunset over the Pacific.... Read More

The Purpose of Business

Posted on December 19, 2020December 15, 2020 by Simon

“There is one and only one social responsibility of business–to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, wh... Read More

Freedom

Posted on December 12, 2020December 9, 2020 by Simon

“Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.” Milton Freidman, Free to Choose... Read More

Government Programs

Posted on December 5, 2020November 16, 2020 by Simon

Nothing is as permanent as a temporary government program. Milton Freidman, Free to Choose... Read More

Pot

Posted on November 28, 2020November 16, 2020 by Simon

“I think it’s absolutely disgraceful that our government, supposed to be our government, should be in the position of converting people who are not harming others into criminals.” Milton... Read More

Intentions vs Results

Posted on November 21, 2020November 16, 2020 by Simon

“One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results.“ Milton Freidman, Free to Choose... Read More

Freedom vs Equality

Posted on November 14, 2020November 10, 2020 by Simon

“The society that puts equality before freedom will get little of either. The society that puts freedom before equality will get a great measure of both.” Milton Friedman in Free to Choose... Read More

Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

Tag: Milton Friedman