Legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92 - Yahoo! News

Good write-up on Walter Cronkite; RIP.

Legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92 - Yahoo! News

Libertarian Quotes: "If once the people become inattentive to the public affairs, you and I, and Congress and Assemblies, Judges and Governors, shall all become wolves."

Jefferson's prediction has come true, with a vengeance.

Libertarian Quotes: "If once the people become inattentive to the public affairs, you and I, and Congress and Assemblies, Judges and Governors, shall all become wolves."

David Knowles - Paradigms Lost - Texas Gov. appoints creationist to run state’s Board of Education - True/Slant

I'd like to see more commitment to balance like this.

David Knowles - Paradigms Lost - Texas Gov. appoints creationist to run state’s Board of Education - True/Slant

Three National Treasures - Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr. - Mises Institute

Great review of the work of three great economists.

Three National Treasures - Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr. - Mises Institute

Campaign For Liberty — Bring Back the Declaration of Independence | by Matt Hawes

Great arguments for more liberty and less government.

Campaign For Liberty — Bring Back the Declaration of Independence   | by Matt Hawes

Tenth Amendment Center | Tenth Amendment Talking Points

Great article on the limitations of the federal government.

Tenth Amendment Center |  Tenth Amendment Talking Points

A New Stimulus? Washington Never Learns by Sheldon Richman

I agree with Sheldon Richman. The “stimulus” isn’t working because it can’t work. A new “stimulus” is therefore idiotic. Freeing the economy is the only path to sustainable prosperity.

A New Stimulus? Washington Never Learns by Sheldon Richman

Why Not Permanently Cancel Aid to Honduras? by Jacob G. Hornberger

I agree with Jacob Hornberger, "good news and bad news about the coup in Honduras. The good news is that the U.S. government has suspended $16.5 million in military-assistance programs to Honduras and threatened that another $180 million in aid could be at risk. The bad news is that it’s only a temporary suspension and only a threat of a cutoff, not a permanent termination of foreign aid to Honduras and its military."

Why Not Permanently Cancel Aid to Honduras? by Jacob G. Hornberger

Campaign For Liberty — Liberty Is An Absolute | by Tom Mullen

Excellent argument for liberty and against misguided attempts by government to prevent crime.

Campaign For Liberty — Liberty Is An Absolute   | by Tom Mullen

Campaign For Liberty — Hands off Honduras! | by Philip Giraldi

I agree with Philip Giraldi. Far better to leave Honduras alone and let the Hondurans sort it out.

Campaign For Liberty — Hands off Honduras!   | by Philip Giraldi

Campaign For Liberty — TSA: Tyrannical, Silly Agency | by Becky Akers

Becky Akers rakes the TSA deservedly over the coals.

Campaign For Liberty — TSA: Tyrannical, Silly Agency   | by Becky Akers

EDITORIAL: Rewriting economic history - Washington Times

Good analysis of the effect of government "stimulus" spending. It just moves money from what Americans would have spent it on to things the government prioritizes instead.

EDITORIAL: Rewriting economic history - Washington Times

Minimum-wage folly - The Boston Globe

I agree with Jeff Jacoby. Minimum-wage laws don’t make low- and unskilled Americans more productive, more experienced, or more desirable. They merely make them more expensive - and more likely, therefore, to be unemployed.

Minimum-wage folly - The Boston Globe

The Founders' Rights Stuff | CommonDreams.org

Rosa Brooks writes, "Sometimes I wonder: If the founders could have foreseen this, would they have bothered to fight the Revolutionary War?"

The Founders' Rights Stuff | CommonDreams.org

The Essence of Americanism | Foundation for Economic Education

Excellent article by Leonard Read encouraging individuals to take leadership in fomenting liberty.

The Essence of Americanism | Foundation for Economic Education

Real Change on Cuba by Jacob G. Hornberger

Excellent recommendations on U.S. foreign policy toward neighboring country of Cuba.

Real Change on Cuba by Jacob G. Hornberger

Boundless Ignorance versus Self-Government by James Bovard

American's must educate themselves about history, economics, and government if we are to preserve what little liberty we have left and make inroads on restoring all that we have lost.

Boundless Ignorance versus Self-Government by James Bovard

Government growth challenges liberty - Washington Times

Excellent article.

Government growth challenges liberty - Washington Times

Campaign For Liberty — Life, Liberty, and Property Are Inseparable | by Tom Mullen

Excellent article. Tom Mullen writes, "Our government ultimately gives us what we ask for. For the past century, we have increasingly asked it to make us slaves, seduced by the siren's song of comfort and security without responsibility. This can only be provided to each of us at another's expense and can only be provided to others at ours. Once we reject the idea that we can claim a right to another human being's life, the chains that bind us will be broken. Then, it will matter not who makes our laws."

Campaign For Liberty — Life, Liberty, and Property Are Inseparable   | by Tom Mullen

Congressman Ron Paul - Celebrating the Fight for Freedom on the Fourth - Texas Straight Talk

Great Independence Day message from Congressman Ron Paul.

Congressman Ron Paul - Celebrating the Fight for Freedom on the Fourth - Texas Straight Talk

Ambrose: Spending our way to disaster | ScrippsNews

I agree with Jay Ambrose. You take money out of the private economy so you can put it back in and then assume it now has newly acquired powers? Laughable.

Even more so after you take into account the political brokerage deducted by the bureaucrats (to borrow a phrase from Indiana House Concurrent Resolution Number 2, 1947).

Ambrose: Spending our way to disaster | ScrippsNews

Health Care Is Not a Right by Jacob G. Hornberger

Great explanation!

Health Care Is Not a Right by Jacob G. Hornberger

The American Revolution: Was it an Act of Biblical Rebellion?

Excellent analysis of the motivations of America's Founding Fathers.

WallBuilders - Issues and Articles - The American Revolution: Was it an Act of Biblical Rebellion?

Why freedom remains fragile despite its appeal | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Excellent commentary by Kevin Schmiesing on the prerequisites for liberty.

Why freedom remains fragile despite its appeal | detnews.com | The Detroit News

The Roots of Limited Government

Very good article. My first exposure to Alan Barth.

The Roots of Limited Government

Congressman Ron Paul - Cap and Trade Will Lead to Capital Flight - Texas Straight Talk

I agree with Congressman Ron Paul.

"Contrary to claims repeated over and over, there is no consensus in the scientific community that global warming is getting worse or that it is manmade. In fact over 30,000 scientists signed a petition recently directly disputing the claims on which this policy is based. Legitimate environmental claims should instead be directed towards the public sector. The government, especially the military, is the most serious polluter in the country, and is exempt from most EPA regulations."

Congressman Ron Paul - Cap and Trade Will Lead to Capital Flight - Texas Straight Talk

The American Conservative » In Praise of Robber Barons

Thomas Woods: It is government, with its subsidies, special privileges, and restrictions on competition, not to mention the looting of the public and rewarding of privileged interests that go on within the military-industrial complex, that promote monopolys properly understood and grants truly unfair advantages to some at the expense of everyone else.

The American Conservative » In Praise of Robber Barons

Federal Fraud in the Kahre Case by Jacob G. Hornberger

Excellent analysis of government's case against Las Vegas businessman Robert Kahre.

Federal Fraud in the Kahre Case by Jacob G. Hornberger

The American Way Of War « Dprogram.net

As Leo comments, grimly enjoyable sarcasm.

The American Way Of War « Dprogram.net

That Old-Time Religion: Christian Standard

David A. Fiensy has some good comments and questions on true Christianity versus the American right wing agenda.

Christian Standard

Editorial: Telling the truth about the drug war - Brockton, MA - The Enterprise

Reasoned analysis of the failure of the U.S. government "war on drugs".

Editorial: Telling the truth about the drug war - Brockton, MA - The Enterprise

Campaign For Liberty — Politicians Talking Gibberish About Health Care | by Tom Mullen

Great article on the folly of government-funded healthcare.

Campaign For Liberty — Politicians Talking Gibberish About Health Care   | by Tom Mullen

HoosierAccess » Blog Archive » The Scary Thing About School Funding…Ghosting

Eye-opening article about the school funding formula for Indiana.

HoosierAccess » Blog Archive » The Scary Thing About School Funding…Ghosting

Thunderous news passes almost without notice | End the War on Freedom

I like it. "Tennessee joins Montana in telling the feds that federal gun laws do not apply to firearms manufactured and sold entirely within their state."

Thunderous news passes almost without notice | End the War on Freedom

How to Escape Criminal Gangs | End the War on Freedom

If a burglar broke in over and over, do you think it would be effective to write him a letter asking him to stop?

How to Escape Criminal Gangs | End the War on Freedom

Congressman Ron Paul - International Bailout Brings Us Closer to Economic Collapse - Texas Straight Talk

Excellent commentary from Ron Paul on the sorry passage of the recent Supplemental Appropriations Bill.

Congressman Ron Paul - International Bailout Brings Us Closer to Economic Collapse - Texas Straight Talk

The US Embargo of Cuba Is a Failure | Daniel Griswold | Cato Institute: Commentary

I agree with Daniel Griswold. Obama should lift the embargo. Allowing more travel and farm exports to Cuba will be good for democracy and the economy.

The US Embargo of Cuba Is a Failure | Daniel Griswold | Cato Institute: Commentary

Drug Control Begets Gun Control: The violence in Mexico is caused by prohibition, not firearms. - Reason Magazine

I agree with Jacob Sullum: Instead of importing Mexico’s approach to guns, we should stop exporting our approach to drugs.

Drug Control Begets Gun Control: The violence in Mexico is caused by prohibition, not firearms. - Reason Magazine

Federal Prosecutors Buckle on Abusive Subpoena in Kahre Case by Jacob G. Hornberger

Jacob Hornberger writes, "It’s clear to me that the prosecutor’s actions are nothing more than an attempt to intimidate people into silence, especially with respect to criticism of a prosecution of a man who has committed the cardinal sin of bringing much-needed light to the economic and monetary damage that the Federal Reserve and the IRS have done to the American people."

Federal Prosecutors Buckle on Abusive Subpoena in Kahre Case by Jacob G. Hornberger

Interventionism Comes with Empire by Jacob G. Hornberger

Jacob Hornberger writes:

What should the U.S. government do with respect to the current situation in Iran? The same thing it should do with respect to the internal situation of every other country in the world: Butt out and stay out. In that way, whichever side prevails there is no anger or animosity within the losing side against the United States.

What should the American people do? Dismantle the U.S. Empire and restore a limited-government republic to our land, prohibit the U.S. government from interfering with the affairs of other nations, and liberate the American people — the private sector — to interact and trade with the people of the world.

Interventionism Comes with Empire by Jacob G. Hornberger

The Pentagon's Favorite Demon by Carlton Meyer

Excellent arguments for the United States to get its military out of Korea.

The Pentagon's Favorite Demon by Carlton Meyer

Shut Up about Iran by Sheldon Richman

I agree with Sheldon Richman -- the way for the United States to safeguard against terrorism is to follow a noninterventionist foreign policy.

Shut Up about Iran by Sheldon Richman

Pull Out of Korea (and Everywhere Else) by Jacob G. Hornberger

Jacob Hornberger writes, "It’s best to treat the North Korean regime as a scuba diver treats strange and bizarre creatures in the sea — by simply leaving it alone. Unfortunately, that’s not what the U.S. Empire doing. Instead it’s instead poking and provoking the North Korean regime, increasing the possibility of a miscalculation whose consequences would be disastrous for America."

Pull Out of Korea (and Everywhere Else) by Jacob G. Hornberger

Campaign For Liberty — Statement on Global Warming Petition Signed by 31,478 Scientists | by Ron Paul

Ron Paul: Bogus claims about climate dangers should not be used as justification to further limit freedom.

Campaign For Liberty — Statement on Global Warming Petition Signed by 31,478 Scientists   | by Ron Paul

Obama’s Baby Steps by David R. Henderson -- Antiwar.com

Obama first president to admit U.S. government’s role in overthrowing a democratically elected prime minister of Iran.

Obama’s Baby Steps by David R. Henderson -- Antiwar.com

Civil Liberties and the Winds of ‘Change’ by Justin Raimondo -- Antiwar.com

Justin Raimondo writes, "Civil liberties are the first items to be thrown overboard when the ship of state starts listing... One universal principle always obtains: the guys in charge want to silence the opposition... Progressives are trying to link mainstream conservatives with the nuts that cheered the murder of Dr. Tiller and that museum guard."

Civil Liberties and the Winds of ‘Change’ by Justin Raimondo -- Antiwar.com

Holler Freedom Blog » An Unconstitutionally Teachable Moment — by Neal McCluskey

Ironically, a federally-declared government-school Constitution Day is itself unconstitutional.

Holler Freedom Blog » An Unconstitutionally Teachable Moment — by Neal McCluskey

Who Speaks for Republicans? Who Cares? - BrianFaughnan’s blog - RedState

Interesting article. I hope that "strong national defense" includes pulling troops home from the overseas frontiers of empire.

"The good news is that everyone who aspires to leadership agrees on the need for the GOP to get back to advocating smaller and more responsible government, more individual freedom, and strong national defense. On these points, there’s a stunning degree of unity."

Who Speaks for Republicans? Who Cares? - BrianFaughnan’s blog - RedState

The Idiocy of Gun Control by Jacob G. Hornberger

Jacob Hornberger points out, D.C.’s gun-control laws disarmed the law-abiding, not the guy who was threatening to murder them and their families with a gun.

The Idiocy of Gun Control by Jacob G. Hornberger

Americans Love Government -- A MINORITY VIEW by Walter Williams

Walter Williams writes, "people love government because government, while having neither moral nor constitutional authority, has the legal and physical might to take the property of one American and give it to another."

A MINORITY VIEW

What Are We Celebrating?

Good testimony from Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International, the largest Christian ministry to men and women affected by unwanted same-sex attraction

What Are We Celebrating?

Campaign For Liberty — How Do We Defeat Racism and Discrimination Once and For All? | by Tom Mullen

Tom Mullen explains why "there is only one remedy for discrimination in the workplace: free market capitalism."

Campaign For Liberty — How Do We Defeat Racism and Discrimination Once and For All?   | by Tom Mullen

Civil Liberties Examiner: Shoeshine man's plight shows the government sees no right to make a living

It is very sad how far the United States has fallen in the last 103 years.

"The individual may stand upon his constitutional rights as a citizen. He is entitled to carry on his private business in his own way. His power to contract is unlimited. He owes no duty to the state or to his neighbors to divulge his business, or to open his doors to an investigation, so far as it may tend to incriminate him. He owes no such duty to the state, since he receives nothing therefrom, beyond the protection of his life and property. His rights are such as existed by the law of the land long antecedent to the organization of the state."
- United States Supreme Court, 1906

Civil Liberties Examiner: Shoeshine man's plight shows the government sees no right to make a living

Hat tip to J.D. Tucille.

Civil Liberties Examiner: Shoeshine man's plight shows the government sees no right to make a living

Obama Proposes Swift Execution of Alleged 9/11 Conspirators by Andy Worthington

Thoughtful analysis of the Guantanamo Bay military detention quandary.

Obama Proposes Swift Execution of Alleged 9/11 Conspirators by Andy Worthington

Obama Needs to Pull the Beam Out by Jacob G. Hornberger

Hornberger: Obama should have apologized to the people of every country which has been the target of a U.S. regime-change operation.

Obama Needs to Pull the Beam Out by Jacob G. Hornberger

Judge McGillivray was right.

Judge McGillivray was right.

Ron Paul writes, "Comingling public control of private business is known as fascism."

Blue Indiana:: Mike Sodrel, Republican Judge: Obama is a "tyrant" and a "fascist"

Regulation Red Herring | Foundation for Economic Education

Excellent article on how much better and preferable the natural regulation of the free market is to the regulation ineptly provided by government.

Regulation Red Herring | Foundation for Economic Education

What Was the Point of Bailing out GM? | Daniel J. Ikenson | Cato Institute: Commentary

Excellent questions about the GM bailout by Daniel J. Ikenson.

What Was the Point of Bailing out GM? | Daniel J. Ikenson | Cato Institute: Commentary: "Daniel J. Ikenson"

Pull Medicare and Medicaid Out by the Root by Jacob G. Hornberger

What would a free-market healthcare system look like?

Pull Medicare and Medicaid Out by the Root by Jacob G. Hornberger

The American Conservative » A Necessary Book

Sounds like my kind of book.

The American Conservative » A Necessary Book

The Last Good Democrat by Thomas DiLorenzo

Very favorable look at President Grover Cleveland. I never realized how favorable to liberty he was.

The Last Good Democrat by Thomas DiLorenzo

Obama, Like Bush, Just Doesn't Get It by Jacob G. Hornberger

Jacob Hornberger asks: Is empire so important that everything that Americans hold dear must be sacrificed to maintain it?

I say "No".

Obama, Like Bush, Just Doesn't Get It by Jacob G. Hornberger

To Congressman Mike Pence: Please help Robert Kahre

Open letter to Congressman Mike Pence.


I urge you to do all that you can to publicize and ameliorate the plight of Mr. Robert Kahre, on whom the federal government appears to have virtually declared war.

From the following story, it appears the primary complaint against Mr. Kahre is that he discovered a clever means to use the legal tender coin of the realm to call attention to how the politicians and bureaucrats of Washington have conspired with private bankers to steal the wealth of U.S. citizens by inflating and debasing the currency since Congress created the Fed in 1913.

Prosecuting Robert Kahre for Embarrassing the Federal Reserve by Jacob G. Hornberger

Thanks for your service to the people of Indiana's 6th district and the United States.

Sincerely, Bill Starr
Columbus, Indiana
Write to Congressman Mike Pence
Thu, 4 Jun 2009, 9:56 am EDT

Prosecuting Robert Kahre for Embarrassing the Federal Reserve by Jacob G. Hornberger

A story of a clever businessman who embarrassed the U.S. government.

Prosecuting Robert Kahre for Embarrassing the Federal Reserve by Jacob G. Hornberger

Civil Liberties Examiner: Texas cop Tasers great-grandmother

J.D. Tuccille: Tasers aren't appropriately applied to suspects who have simply annoyed police officers.

Civil Liberties Examiner: Texas cop Tasers great-grandmother

Only Criminals Use Honest Money - Christopher P. Casey - Mises Institute

Interesting story on the honest money used in prisons.

Only Criminals Use Honest Money - Christopher P. Casey - Mises Institute

Against the Central Planners of Left and Right by Thomas E. Woods, Jr.

Excellent commentary on the overreaching centralized U.S. government, maybe even more timely than 2005 when it was written.

Against the Central Planners of Left and Right by Thomas E. Woods, Jr.

Campaign For Liberty — A Nation of Hyenas | by Tom Mullen

Excellent analysis of the evils of democracy.

Campaign For Liberty — A Nation of Hyenas   | by Tom Mullen

George Tiller is Dead: For Whom Shall We Mourn? - Vision Forum Ministries

Very thoughtful evaluation of George Tiller's murder, from a Christian perspective.

George Tiller is Dead: For Whom Shall We Mourn? - Vision Forum Ministries

An Open Letter to High-School Students: Pay Attention to Government

Some great advice on government to high school students and adults alike.

An Open Letter to High-School Students: Pay Attention to Government

Boston Mayor Has Moment of Libertarianism

Excellent policy recommendations here from Darren.

Boston Mayor Has Moment of Libertarianism

Myths about libertarianism - The Mises Community

Worthwhile read, especially if you have heard any of these myths.

Myths about libertarianism - The Mises CommunityW

Is Employer-Based Health Insurance Worth Saving? - Economix Blog - NYTimes.com

Good analysis of why the government needs to remove the special treatment for employers who provide health care benefits to employees.

Is Employer-Based Health Insurance Worth Saving? - Economix Blog - NYTimes.com

Playing Chicken in Memphis - Art Carden - Mises Institute

Excellent reminder of how the free market works.

Playing Chicken in Memphis - Art Carden - Mises Institute