https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2009/03/26/planned-economy-or-planned-destruction-or-plus-ca-change/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:57:27 -0400<![CDATA[As we contemplate the obscene spectacle of economic profligacy emanating from Washington, it is worth reminding ourselves that we&#8217;ve been down this road before. That act of what Plato called anamnesis has two salutary effects: 1) it admonishes us about the dangers we face from the collectivists at the helm in Washington and 2) it gives us the confidence to resist, because we know from experience that our resistance, though arduous, can be successful.]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:49:24 -0400<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2009/03/26/planned-economy-or-planned-destruction-or-plus-ca-change-n115687