After all, war is one of the State’s two signature activities (the other being taxation). War enhances the State’s power and glory, dampens dissent and the economy, and moves any country towards omnipotent government. In our own country, every war has enriched the State, and amplified its power, while attacking and shrinking society. In our own day of perpetual war, economic crisis, and increasing totalitarianism via the Pentagon, what could be more important than understanding “The Political Economy of War”? Thank goodness Tom DiLorenzo is teaching such a course beginning tonight. There is plenty of time to sign up. Tom is an extraordinary teacher, and this course will be scholarly, accessible, important, and hugely entertaining. Not to mention educational!

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