'I, Whiskey': Free Markets And The Human Spirit [COMMERCE GOOD, IMPORT TAXES BAD]

In a political season that's seen a lot of skepticism about big business and trade, it can be good to step back and remind ourselves of how the buying and selling we do every day fits into our vision of a just society. In that spirit, a new film from the Competitive Enterprise Institute takes a look at how commerce fosters valuable connections between us and our neighbors, and how the freedom of consumers and entrepreneurs lies at the heart of our friendships, relationships, and higher goals for ourselves.

...Each industry — from fashion design to manufacturing to software development — has its own complex and idiosyncratic way of evolving...

..."I, Whiskey" is actually the second film in a series. The first was "I, Pencil,"...

...only when individual actors are left free to respond to supply and demand that the spontaneous order of a prosperous market economy can emerge.

The film version of "I, Pencil" translated those lessons for a 21st-century audience and now "I, Whiskey" approaches these themes with a similar faith in economic freedom. The new film, however, makes the message more personal with a focus on the real-life whiskey makers (and drinkers) for whom this everyday product has become something very special.

We can accomplish amazing things when we're free to create and innovate. "I, Whiskey" highlights those opportunities and celebrates human ingenuity...

--and the top 'o the Monday morning to all! Today's stocks are suddenly starting to look a lot more interesting: slightly mixed! Well, that's probably more interesting than last Friday's 0% change in fading trade volume I guess. Metals are still price priced like before and futures are flat for metals just like they are for stocks.

Any minute now:

8:30 AM Empire Manufacturing
9:15 AM Industrial Production
9:15 AM Capacity Utilization

--and there's always:

Barron's Big Money Pole: Bulls Rule for Now - Jack Willoughby, Barron's
How Wall Street Regs Pushed Up Borrowing Costs - William Cohan, NYT
Yes, I Still Support Donald Trump - Stephen Moore, Washington Times
Why Toxic Politics Can Foster Economic Crises - Mohamed El-Erian, MW
Hillarynomics: More Food Stamps to Grow the Economy - Editorial, IBD
CFPB Is Properly Ruled Unconstitutional - George Will, National Review
Global Debt Exceeds Levels of 2008 - Robert Samuelson, Washington Post
Signs of Strain In Stock & Bond Love Affair - Carla Fried, New York Times
Clinton/Trump Should Heed Lesson Carter Missed - Ralph Benko, Forbes

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