Ron Paul recommends some New Year resolutions, for Congress. Yeah, he nails it as usual. New Year’s Resolutions for Congress: In just a few days, Congress will solemnly swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against…
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Is Ron Paul An Isolationist?
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Sheldon Richman with a good column on the charge that Ron Paul is an “isolationist.” Opposing Imperialism Is Not Isolationism by Sheldon Richman: When pundits and rival politicians call Ron Paul an “isolationist,” they mislead the American people — and…
Can A Christian Be A Libertarian?
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I think the question starts off on the wrong foot. After 5+ years of reading, I am no longer convinced that a Christian can be anything but a libertarian. Once you realize what markets are and how they work ……
Glenn Greenwald On Ron Paul And Obama
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This is a lengthy but fantastic column. Kudos to Mr. Greenwald for his honesty on political and leftist hypocrisy and double-standards. [also see: Obama's War Record Should Appall Progressives by Sheldon Richman ] A snippet below, but do try read the…
Gridlock and the Bill of Rights, NDAA Style
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First, Jeff Jacoby comments on Congressional gridlock. A good column. ‘Dysfunctional’ government is a feature, not a bug :: Jeff Jacoby: “But our democratic republic wasn’t designed for speed or legislative efficiency. The Framers of the Constitution never expected Congress…
Has The U.S. Become An Empire?
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I used to laugh at the idea that some would call the U.S. an empire, back in my more naive neco-con days. But the numbers speak for themselves. (pic via NP) According to PolitiFact the U.S. has a military presence…
Someone Please Tell Wolf That Govt. Is Not Society
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Wolf Blitzer, apparently without even realizing it, exposed his own massive bias toward government. And I believe his bias is quite common. [also, check out the new Ron Paul campaign ad] Wolf clearly confuses government with society. Check out Blitzer’s…
Debt Limits and Drug Addicts …
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Think of the country, or at least the federal govt., as a serious alcoholic or drug addict. Many of us who believe that a smaller federal govt. is the right way to go (morally, economically, & Constitutionally), want to see…
A Libertarian Conversion Story …
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In this linked column about Ron Paul and libertarianism is a wonderful explanation of libertarianism, as well as a conversion story. Note that all laws are ultimately enforced with physical violence, at the muzzle of a gun. This is a…
Misc. Selections: Libya, Fair-Trade, & More
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All good reads. Ron Paul on Obama & Libya – Enabling a Future American Dictator: “Last week the 60 day deadline for the president to gain congressional approval for our military engagement in Libya under the War Powers Resolution came…