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Reflections on The Election

I received the following from a friend via email. I don’t know Ms. Hollis, but thought others should know about her and her thoughts: Laura Hollis: Current: Associate Professional Specialist and Concurrent Associate Professor of Law at University of Notre Dame. Past: Director at Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Associate Director and Clinical Professor at [...]

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Next Election, Vote For The Real Mafia

Albert J. Nock, one of the more revered early libertarians, had no love for government. He understood how power inevitably corrupted whatever ideals and goals might have motivated the formation of government. In one of his colorful descriptions, Mr. Nock likened the State to organized crime: Taking the State wherever found, striking into its history [...]

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The Election Outcome Begins To Be Felt

Let the carnage begin (continue??). The hopes of small and large business were dashed with the re-election of Barack Obama. Many held off making hard decisions based on the hope of sanity returning to America. When that proved to be a false hope, they did what they had to do to protect themselves from the [...]

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Where Do We Go From Here…

This post from Tom Lester has more optimism than I am able to generate. While we may disagree on how optimistic we should be, Tom provides valuable observations and guidance at a time when those who understand this country and how it works are very disillusioned and down. From Tom: THESE are the times that [...]

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We Have Lost And Are Lost

This article is remarkably clear, concise and heartfelt regarding what losing this election meant. One feels the emotion and disappointment for the country and the values we cherish. From Grouchy Old Cripple in Atlanta (with my emboldening) comes these meaningful thoughts: A guest post from Casey. Dear Friends: The most productive people, the small business owners, [...]

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