Thursday, September 12, 2024

Adam Smith on the non-profitability of slavery--

It appears, accordingly, from the experience of all ages and nations, I believe, that the work done by freemen comes cheaper in the end than that performed by slaves. It is found to do so even at Boston, New-York, and Philadelphia, where the wages of common labour are so very high.
Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations.
Take note--
And that is why the Burmese junta is flailing as well as failing.

GQ interview of Travis Kelce and his hairy chest. I think he's trying too hard.

https://www.gq.com/story/travis-kelce-september-cover-2025-interview-super-bowl-taylor-swift?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us