Chicago mayor proposes government grocery stores, to replace stores closed due high crime

[Matt4Liberty]

Move along. Nothing to see here. Move along ...

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/05/bid...rack-down-on-unfair-and-illegal-pricing-.html

Nothing like an extra tax to lower prices

 

[Occam's Banana]

 

[Anti Federalist]

 

[Anti Federalist]

What's funny about this is that NH, of all places, still has state run liquor stores, a throwback to the days right after prohibition.

They are the only places you can legally buy hard liquor in NH.

But because it is a high trust society due to its homogeneity, these stores actually work, provide booze at a low price, make a profit for the taxpayers, with a huge selection and stock, with little to no theft.

https://www.liquorandwineoutlets.com/

Now, trying that on the South Side of Chicago, or Oakland CA on the other hand.

 

[Occam's Banana]

 

[Occam's Banana]

Post in thread 'NYC Mayor's race (2025)'

Aug 10, 2025

Why Zohran Mamdani’s Socialist Supermarkets Wont' Feed NYC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bSp83VJlpI
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The Human Action Podcast: Episode 512

Bob takes on a proposal for New York City to run its own grocery stores, dismantling the historical myths, economic fallacies, and rhetorical tricks behind the idea. From...

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[Anti Federalist]