Let’s try not to forget the spirit and wisdom of the founding fathers. December 16th, 1773. “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” — Thomas Jefferson Bostonist: Boston Tea…
entertainment, movies
I Am Legend the movie
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I can’t wait to see this movie. We loved the original adaptation, The Omega Man. I’m always up for a good vampire flick, and Will Smith is great. They’re both based on a book. Check out the I Am Legend…
Constitution, liberty
Bill of Rights Day and the Tenth Amendment
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I would argue that the 10th Amendment might be the most abused and overlooked of all. Cato-at-liberty – Bill of Rights Day: “Since today is Bill of Rights Day, it seems like an appropriate time to pause and consider the…
Cretin or Crook?, economics, politics, WSJ
Bad ideas are often habitual with politicians
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Thanks to Dr. Boudreaux at Cafe Hayek for this great link. Makes one wonder, how many are cretins? And how many are crooks? And no, the list is not mutually exclusive. North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports &…
history, markets, Misc.
German Christmas Markets Spread Their Charm Abroad
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Fun story (ht: Lew Rockwell). Winter Wonderlands: German Christmas Markets Spread Their Charm Abroad – International – SPIEGEL ONLINE – News: “German Christmas Markets Spread Their Charm Abroad Who can resist a spot of Glühwein and Lebkuchen at Christmas? Not…
economics, taxes
California Speaker Confuses Taxation with Wealth Creation
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The economic ignorance freight train continues to gain speed. Note that that to some of these people, being able to keep more of one’s own earned income is considered a “loophole.” And of course we should all realize that raising…
Cretin or Crook?, economics, real estate, WSJ
Cretin or Crook?: Updates on the Sub-Prime Mess
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Some of these stories are a bit disturbing, but they shed a good deal of light on how we got to this point. To some, the answer seems to always be more government intervention, regardless of the question. Paulson, Senator…
gold, markets, Misc.
Gold Pill makes your poop glitter for $425?
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Markets in everything, indeed! There’s a Goldschläger joke in here somewhere. (ht: Neatorama)DVICE: Gold Pill makes your poop glitter for $425: “If you’ve got so much money that you’re just looking for new ways to waste it, Tobias Wong and…