Archive for April, 2011
Classical Liberal Books
This article by Gary Gibson provides a list of books for those interested in exploring libertarian ideas and/or classical liberalism. For beginners, I would suggest you start with numbers 1, 6 and 10, probably in that order. When selecting books for a best libertarian title list, a few narrowing questions come to mind. Do you [...]
Ten Principles of a Free Society
Ten Principles of a Free Society By Tim Shoemaker This is the Appendix to Ron Paul’s new book, Liberty Defined. 1. Rights belong to individuals, not groups; they derive from our nature and can neither be granted nor taken away by government. 2. All peaceful, voluntary economic and social associations are permitted; consent is the basis [...]
Amazing Stats
Some amazing statistics gathered by Economic Collapse: Feeling Depressed? 27 Depressing Statistics About The U.S. Economy That Will Make You Feel Even Worse If you know someone that believes that the U.S. economy is in great shape, just show that person the following statistics. But please don’t show these statistics to anyone that is feeling [...]
Manage Your Financial Advisor
I frequently caution people to consult with an investment advisor(s) before following anyone’s investment recommendations. The reason is simple — everyone has the right to an opinion regardless of how unfounded or nonsensical it might be. A financial advisor is merely another voice, presumably an objective and educated one (although not always), and likely more [...]
The Fate of Empires
Nothing needs to be to added to the following from James Quinn: The hubris of great empires leads them to believe they have been chosen by God as a special nation destined for eternal wealth and success. The seventeenth century Spanish empire thought so. The Dutch and their glorious maritime empire thought so. The all-powerful [...]
It’s Time to Rethink Everything
From Mises.org: It’s Time to Rethink Everything by Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr. The worst effect of the state is intellectual. It puts our brains in a prison, simply by defining the terms in which we are permitted to think and speak. The one nonnegotiable point becomes the state itself. You are permitted to argue about [...]
Government Bonds and Fiat Currency
Audio warning on government bonds, both Munis and Treasuries can be heard here. Also discussion of government insolvency.
Your IRS At Work
Here is an addendum to my article yesterday entitled When Government Becomes A Predator. There are thousands of heart-breaking stories like this one. Yesterday, Phil Hodgen recounted the following story on his blog: This is the real life situation for a person who called me, sufficiently anonymized so that only my caller would know. American [...]
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