Monthly Archives: December 2012

Defending the State: Drunk Driving Laws

I’m about to do something pretty rare for me and disagree with a prominent pro-liberty writer.  In this article, Jeffrey Tucker (who’s writing I am generally a huge fan of) tackles a common theme in the libertarian world, laws against … Continue reading

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Branson Becomes Face of U.K. Health Flap – WSJ.com

Branson Becomes Face of U.K. Health Flap – WSJ.com. While America starts running towards socialism, Europe is slowly realizing that it doesn’t work.  This article explains how Britain’s failing National Health Service is turning to millionaire business mogul Richard Branson to help … Continue reading

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The Fiscal Cliff: A Democrat’s Dream

Sometimes You Should Look Up the Numbers, Fiscal “Cliff” Edition Bob Murphy crunches the numbers on the “fiscal cliff” and the result is rather shocking.  I can’t say I’m surprised this is the case, but I’m surprised at the enormity … Continue reading

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Gun Control: The Seen And The Unseen

Note:  I actually wrote this post on Tuesday, the 18th, prior to my computer issues  But it includes some great resources so I wanted to post it anyway.  Enjoy! Man Attempts To Open Fire On Crowd At Movie Theater, Armed … Continue reading

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ESPN President: We Know What’s Best For Our Viewers

  Enough:  ESPN exec wants less Tim Tebow coverage   One thing I’ve always enjoyed is applying the lessons of free markets to stories that might not be considered political, philosophical, or economic at all.  This story, at first glance, … Continue reading

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Forbes Roundup

Is it just me, or is Forbes becoming increasingly libertarian these days?  I’ve found three articles all with a pretty pro-liberty slant. In France’s Welfare Status Quo, Are We Seeing America’s Future? This article gives some pretty concrete evidence on … Continue reading

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Jeffrey Immelt Is A Big Fan Of Communism

Head of Obama’s Jobs Council: ‘State-Run Communism’ Actually ‘Works’ | Video | TheBlaze.com. Ah, Jeffrey Immelt.  You may know him as the CEO of General Electric.  Or perhaps you know him as a key advisor to Barack Obama, head of … Continue reading

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Consider the Second Amendment

Note:  This post was inspired by a post I recently made on the discussion forums of Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom in a topic about the second amendment. The second amendment, as currently enforced, is an absolute joke and is completely … Continue reading

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Peter Schiff Does the Media’s Work For Them

Peter Schiff: The Fantasy of a 91% Top Income Tax Rate – WSJ.com. The media loves pointing to the fact that in the past, nominal tax rates on the upper tax brackets were much higher, and that some of the … Continue reading

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Government Gets A Taste Of Its Own Salad

Federal law may have unintended consequences for schoolkids at lunch | New rules lead to more waste, fewer healthy choices, some complain. This story comes from my local newspaper.  I absolutely love stories of government bureaucracies opposing each other.  It … Continue reading

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