Posts Tagged ‘ welfare ’

The Timeliness of Another Ron Paul Presidential Bid

May 13th, 2011 | By | Category: Economics, Featured, Politics
At 7:00 a.m. EST, Dr. Ron Paul announced his U.S. presidential candidacy. When asked why he’s running yet again, Dr. Paul answered, “Time has come around to the point where the people are agreeing with much of what I’ve been saying for 30 years. So, I think the time is ...read more

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Posted in Economics, Featured, Politics | 8 comments


The Only Good Vote Is a Non-Vote

Nov 3rd, 2010 | By | Category: Featured, Politics
A reminder to all those trigger-happy voters out there: Remember, a vote of no confidence is still a vote and, for true freedom lovers, perhaps the most important one of all. To this editor’s mind, the only way to avoid being complicit in the crimes the victorious party will inevitably commit ...read more

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Posted in Featured, Politics | 10 comments


Charity and the Real Root of Poverty

May 17th, 2010 | By | Category: Economics, Featured
L: Doug, our readers are hoping to live well for the rest of their lives. If they are successful, they’ll have some money left over at the end. Some have wondered, given your low opinion of trying to use the state to improve the human condition, if there’s a private ...read more

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Posted in Economics, Featured | 26 comments


Forced Giving Isn’t Charity and It Causes Harm

May 14th, 2010 | By | Category: Featured, Macro Economics, Politics
One of life’s most blessed things, is to give. I mean it! Giving, voluntarily, to a cause, person, group, or candidate, really gives one a sense of accomplishment. At least it does me. Regardless of ones economic situation, giving to who or what one considers important, is one of the ...read more

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Posted in Featured, Macro Economics, Politics | 10 comments


When We Could Afford the Welfare Scheme of Social Security

Apr 8th, 2010 | By | Category: Economics, Featured, Politics
Every generation scolds the next one down the line and blames society’s ills on the guy up at bat. Considering past policy decisions, this common perspective doesn’t make much sense. Just look at the Great Depression generation, both known for its great character as well as the worst policies of ...read more

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Posted in Economics, Featured, Politics | 7 comments


Please Don’t Feed the Animals

Oct 29th, 2009 | By | Category: Featured, Morning Whiskey
I went to a park the other day where a ranger was “on patrol”. I saw a sign that said, “Please do not feed the animals.” I thought it strange. Why, I wondered, should we allow the animals to go hungry when we have a tremendous abundance of food with ...read more

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Posted in Featured, Morning Whiskey | 19 comments


Baltimore Redux: Still Thanking the Government for the Ghetto

Mar 6th, 2009 | By | Category: Featured, Macro Economics, Politics
Want to save money? Sell your house. Move to Detroit. The median house in the Motor City sold for $7,500 in December. How about that, dear reader? You can buy a house for the same price as the Dow stocks. A little low on cash? Put it on your credit ...read more

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Posted in Featured, Macro Economics, Politics | 4 comments


A Few Nations Under God: Race and National Socialism in America

Jan 16th, 2009 | By | Category: Featured, Personal Liberties, Politics
In a few days the offspring of the sexual congress between an African black (who really and truly was from an actual nation in Africa) and an American white of European descent will be sworn in as president of the United States. I don’t think this amounts to much at ...read more

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Posted in Featured, Personal Liberties, Politics | 27 comments