February 2012
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What is capitalism? →
or over a century, leftists have used the word “capitalism” as a type of curse word, the cause of all economic ills. “Oh, well that’s capitalism for you”, they’ll mutter when they read a story that involves anything economically negative. They see “capitalism” as a system where the rich wage war on the poor, or where corporations use the government to trample the rights of minorities and...
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Who will be the next Ron Paul? →
From reason magazine
3.) Rep. John Duncan Jr. (R-Tenn.)
When Paul retires, Tennessee Congressman John “Jimmy” Duncan Jr. will be the last sitting House Republican to have voted against the Iraq War. Not just once, but every time the issue was on the table. Along with Paul, Duncan voted against the war in 2003, against a House declaration in support of the war in 2006, and against...
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The impossibility of socialism →
The heart of Mises’ argument against socialism is that central planning by the government destroys the essential tool — competitively formed market prices — by which people in a society make rational economic decisions.
A modem economy with an advanced system of division of labor, sophisticated technologies and a wide variety of capital equipment is just too complex for planners to...
“I’ll tell you what: I don’t criticize Lysander (Spooner). His point is very well...”
– Ron Paul (via a-petro-manifesto)
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Until a socialist can tell me how to motivate...
If I’m entitled to the same food, shelter, clothing, entertainment, and standard of living as everyone else what exactly is my incentive?
Whether I’m a janitor or rocket science we would get an equal amount.
Since socialism is all about equality rather than profit and private property.
Working for the “greater good” would not be enough incentive for me to produce.
Went to a town hall with Rand Paul today. I asked...
uniteordie:
as far as I know he hasn’t been asked this question yet.
I’ve been interesting in knowing why for a while. Never made sense to me.
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It's not possible to take the Republicans... →
As the neo-cons try to out neo-con each other and boast who is the biggest war monger.
he complete lack of any thoughtfulness should be worrying to those few Republicans left who care about such things. “The world is more dangerous,” says Romney. “It is not safer.” Yes, after a decade of constant warfare, after invading and occupying two Muslim countries and striking from Somalia to...
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Socialism - The economic philosophy that everyone...
But hey, at least we are all equal.
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Clinton: Syria Rebels to Find Arms ‘Somewhere’ →
Of course in the war mongers mind, like Clinton, that means we should just arm them ourselves.
Arriving in London today on the first leg of a tour of the region, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she believed that the Syrian rebels would be able to arm themselves better in the future, predicting “increasingly capable” forces who would find arms “somewhere.”
Clinton’s comments come just...
“What distinguishes man from animals is the insight into the advantages that can...”
– Ludwig von Mises, Human Action (via self-ownership)
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Gasoline Prices Are Not Rising, the Dollar Is... →
I tried explaining this to one of my employees this morning. All he kept on saying was “it’s all Obama’s fault.” Guess that’s what happens when all you do is listen to neo-con radio all day long. You become brainwashed into blaming Obama and the Democrats for all the problems in this country. When both parties are two blame. As they are both part of the...
maxlibertarios said: See, why do people always use the anon option. Is it that bad that we all know who asked you that question? I don’t understand.
Is it bad that I have no idea who it is.
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Borrowing Your Way Out of Debt and Other Normal... →
Dow up 45 points on Friday. The 10-year T-note right on the 2% yield mark.
Almost all the news is good. It looks like recovery is finally here.
Or, are we just getting used to a punky economy…where even a little improvement looks like a boom?
As far as we know, the US economy is still in a Great Correction…with plenty ...
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What you're not supposed to know about war →
This is something everyone should know. War enriches the state. The longer the war, conflict, or whatever the more freedoms and liberties the state can take from us all in the name of national security. Anyone who believes in a free society, small and limited government, and a healthy economy should be against war.
It is a testament to the power of government propaganda that several ...
Anonymous asked: so I just applied to be a Cato Intern. Wish me luck?!
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Socialism - The utopian idea that human action is...
If you remove all private property, profits, and the means of production you’ll remove all incentive to work, produce, and thrive.
Sounds like a marvelous plan.
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US Restarted Pakistan Drone Strikes Despite... →
Obama loves murdering women and children. So lets keep those drone strikes going.
The resumption of US drone strikes against Pakistan’s tribal areas last month came amid rumors of ongoing negotiations with the Pakistani government, and a putative deal to keep the strikes to a minimum.
This appears not to have been the case, however, as new reports indicate that the US simply “informed”...
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John Stossel Tried to Open a Lemonade Stand →
Want to open a business in America? It isn’t easy.
In Midway, Ga., a 14-year-old girl and her 10-year-old sister sold lemonade from their front yard. Two police officers bought some. But the next day, different officers ordered them to close their stand.
Their father went to city hall to try to find out why. The clerk laughed and said she didn’t know. Eventually, Police Chief...
likeagswift replied to your post: At least Beck is bashing the federal reserves and central banking all together
To the American right he is what Lord Haw-Haw was to the Nazis.
I thought that was Rush Limbaugh?
sockseth replied to your post: hi tis is sexii stefanie meyer and i wanted to let YOU know tat im righting a new book and i want YOU 2 be in it.
Stefanie Meyer (the author of the Twilight books) apparently wants you to be lead in her new book? But she is not very sexy. She’s actually a fat Mormon.
Haha. I think I’d rather listen to Glenn Beck all day then this.
tsar-bomba replied to your post: lostliberation replied to your post: This hurts my…
Beck is a Libertarian just like Santorum is for small government. Don’t be fooled, he’s a lemming just like the rest of ‘em.
Don’t worry. I’m not fooled on either of them.
I am just punishing myself by listening to Beck.
Well that and I got sick of listening to sports talk radio.
At least Beck is bashing the federal reserves and...
But then I think he just said with out a central bank there would be more crashing.
He is confusing my head.
Anonymous asked: hi tis is sexii stefanie meyer and i wanted to let YOU know tat im righting a new book and i want YOU 2 be in it.
lostliberation replied to your post: This hurts my head so much..
I used to dislike beck… then he advocated for Ron Paul in the white house. Gives me the one soul reason to like beck. He is extremely off but at least he can get a good religious crowd to follow Paul.
Unless something has changed. Every time I’ve ever listened to Beck in the past he has always bashed Ron Paul.
conza replied to your post: This hurts my head so much..
youtube.com/watch?v…
Now I just wish Judge Napolitano would get a radio show.
This hurts my head so much..
Glenn Beck: I consider myself a libertarian.
with out missing a beat
Glenn Beck: Government should regulate drugs…
I must have done something wrong. I'm punishing...
Either that or there is nothing else on the radio while I wait until 10 to listen to Peter Schiff.
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Did 'The Great Society' Ruin Society? →
by Pat Buchanan
Lyndon Johnson told us this was the way to build a Great Society.
Did we? Federal and state spending on social welfare is approaching $1 trillion a year, $17 trillion since the Great Society was launched, not to mention private charity. But we have witnessed a headlong descent into social decomposition.
Half of all children born to women under 30 in America now are ...
“ The libertarian insists that whether or not such practices are supported by the...”
– Murray Rothbard, For A New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto (via beautifulbloodshed)
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3 of 4 GOP candidates would add to deficits →
Gee, I wonder who is the only Republican, or politician for that matter, who wouldn’t add to the debt and deficits? Any guesses?
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Against Military Intervention in Syria →
At his Foreign Policy blog, George Washington University professor Marc Lynch points to a report he wrote for the Center for a New American Century arguing forcefully and persuasively against any kind of military intervention in Syria, including arming the opposition. He summarizes:
The first half of the report assesses in some depth each of the major military options which have been put...
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What If Democracy Is Bunk? →
by Judge Andrew Napolitano
What if you are only allowed to vote because it doesn’t make a difference? What if no matter how you vote, the elites get to have it their way? What if “one person, one vote” is just a fiction created by the government to induce your compliance? What if democracy is dangerous ...
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Overspending on National Security Threatens... →
by Ron Paul
Contrary to what most of the Republicans are saying, Obama is not cutting the military. When Washington talks about “cuts” they are talking about a cut to the rate of increase.
Which is why we need Ron Paul. He is the only one who will make cut cuts as Murray Rothbard like to call it.
The administration recently released its 2013 budget proposal, and conservatives...
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Gold to rise much higher in this decade, do not... →
As Jim Rogers knows what money is. Money is a commodity and gold is the kind of money as a commodity. As governments continue to inflate their currencies gold will continue to rise and rise.
With continuous monetary easing from China, how much support do you see going in for commodities and liquidity eases with the biggest commodity consumer? Throughout history when you have people...
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Obama leading America to war →
Obama is a bigger war monger/criminal that Bush could have ever dreamed of being. I just wish the majority of the anti-war activists were actually anti-war. Obama is proof that they were only anti-Republican.
UN inspectors are back from Iran after a two-day visit. They wanted to inspect several sites where Iran is likely to be doing the scientific and ...
“I am excited to continue my run with TBS because they have been fantastic...”
– Conan O’Brien reacting to signing an extension with TBS. (via baseballlibertarian)
I’m just going to force myself to believe that Conan is fortune teller.
(via liberty-by-solipsism)
I might have to start watching him from time to time now.
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“I am excited to continue my run with TBS because they have been fantastic...”
– Conan O’Brien reacting to signing an extension with TBS.
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“Collectivism is a doctrine of war, intolerance, and persecution. If any...”
– Ludwig von Mises, History and Theory, pp. 61 (via luchadoreofliberty)
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Aren't High Gas Prices What Democrats Want? →
At least gas is still under $4.00/gallon here in Massachusetts.
Gas prices are spiking. That’s great news, right? We have to wean ourselves off the stuff. At least that’s what we’ve been hearing for years. Oil is dirty. We import it from nations that hate our guts (like Canada!). And moreover, we’re running out. Oil is “finite.” Finite much in the way water...
