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“But What About People Who Make Bad Decisions?”

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Recently, I was involved in a debate in which the following criticism was made (obviously I’m paraphrasing here):  “Sure, the free market sounds good and all, but how can it possibly correct itself and allocate resources efficiently when some people … Continue reading →

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Politics: The Dismal(er) Science

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Those unfamiliar with the specifics of Austrian economics are often suspicious or critical of its rejection of complex mathematical models.  Mises refutes these objections and explains the basis of this reasoning in Human Action, and I won’t go into the … Continue reading →

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Government is not a Prisoner’s Dilemma

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

So lately during some of my debates, leftist opponents have used a very interesting analogy.  They equate government to the classic problem of the “Prisoner’s Dilemma”  They argue that governmental programs benefit everyone, but only if all parties are forced … Continue reading →

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Five myths about healthy eating – The Washington Post

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Five myths about healthy eating – The Washington Post. 1.  I own my body.  I should be able to eat whatever I want. 2.  To that end, I should be able to engage in voluntary exchange with someone who produces … Continue reading →

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