An economist, Ludwig Von Mises,
Taught us how to win all the prizes.
The market’s supreme—
Trumps rules (a bad dream)—
Dumps morals as foolish disguises.
But markets abound in this nation,
And nothing that’s sold is now rationed.
Advertisements lie,
Bewitch us to buy
Like numbskulls, through rich obfuscation.
Stop law-makers and their strict codes
Let markets construct business modes
End regulation,
Promote innovation—
Let Pintos, when crashed, just explode.
Supply and demand are solutions!
And rules will promote revolution!
Thailand and Brazil
(Perhaps somewhat ill)
Make fortunes from child prostitution.
Progressives (Von Mises explains)
Stunt freedom, and damage the game.
But it’s not regulation
That screws up the nation—
It’s people in charge we should blame.
Enhance economic morale
By chanting Von Mises’ chorale:
Let marketplace greed
Determine our needs
With shootouts at OK Corrals.
(5/29/10)