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The Libertarian Case For Welfare Cheats

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Generally speaking, libertarians are almost universally opposed to any “social welfare” or wealth redistribution programs.  We consider them to be impractical, economically inefficient, and an unjust violation of property rights.  If it were up to us, all of these programs … Continue reading →

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One Really Bad Reason To Support Abortion

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

I try not to get into “social issues” very much, mainly because they don’t interest me a whole lot.  The issue of abortion is particularly contentious, and is a rare example of an issue that cannot necessarily be easily decided … Continue reading →

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Notes on Costco vs Wal-Mart

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

A meme has been going around Facebook regarding one of the left’s favorite comparisons, Costco and Wal-Mart.  You see, Costco pays a “living wage” and offers generous benefits and its employees frolic in sunshine and fairy dust.  Evil Wal-Mart on … Continue reading →

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The Free Market Triumphs Over Crabs

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Brazilian Bikini Waxes Make Crab Lice Endangered Species :: Bloomberg Human progress continues unabated!  It would seem that we are now close to eradicating pubic lice – a parasite that has plagued humanity for centuries.  It’s really an amazing achievement … Continue reading →

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Forbes Roundup

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

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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Debt Can’t Burden Future Generations? : The Freeman : Foundation for Economic Education

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Dude Where's My Freedom?

Debt Can’t Burden Future Generations? : The Freeman : Foundation for Economic Education. I’ve got a huge backlog of articles I’ve been saving to eventually discuss.  Here’s one by everyone’s favorite singing economist, Bob Murphy, in which he discusses the … Continue reading →

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