March 2012
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February 2012
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The establishment parties on a tandem bike
My tolerance for the incessant, pointless bickering between supporters of the establishment parties (Republicans and Democrats) has been decreasing as I continue to learn more about and embrace libertarian and voluntaryist philosophies.
From my perspective, it’s like 2 riders of a tandem bike - who occasionally trade seats on the bike - fighting with each other over who is responsible for...
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Credit Card Debt Nears Toxic Levels →
The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates artificially low which is encouraging borrowing and discouraging saving. We really need to get the government out of the way, let the free market correct itself, and let interest rates adjust upward accordingly or things are going to get worse.
Who is the only 2012 presidential candidate among the 2 major parties calling for auditing and reigning in...
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“The principle, on which the war was waged by the North, was simply this: That...”
– Lysander Spooner on the Civil War
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“There’s no way to keep governments limited to what Constitutions say. … There is...”
– Thomas Woods
Related: Lysander Spooner - No Treason: The Constitution of No Authority
(via laliberty)
“I can think of few things as pernicious as nationalism (disguised as...”
– Ricardo Perez (via hipsterlibertarian)
“”I’ve tried the moral argument [against war and empire], [and] I’ve tried the...”
– Ron Paul - CNN Arizona Debate (link to video of Ron Paul Debate Highlights) (h/t Ricardo)
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L.A. Liberty: How Government Hurts The Poor →
laliberty:
Just a few quick examples, as to elaborate on this question:
Minimum wage laws ostensibly exist to offer poorer workers better pay, but tend to leave the lower-skilled workers unemployed instead. 1
Tariffs and tough anti-immigration laws purportedly protect American citizens - poor,…
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“What rights in the Constitution are absolute? There is no right to absolute...”
– Rick Santorum, the current Republican front-runner. Santorum frothily reveals his Big Government statism. (via aheram)
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“No honest government can go into business with any individuals, be they many, or...”
– Lysander Spooner, A Letter to Grover Cleveland
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“It cannot be said that men put all their rights into the hands of the...”
– Lysander Spooner, A Letter to Grover Cleveland
No war with Iran.
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“If any man’s money can be taken by a so-called government, without his own...”
– Lysander Spooner, A Letter to Grover Cleveland
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“If taxation without consent is robbery, the United States government has never...”
– Lysander Spooner, A Letter to Grover Cleveland
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“No number of men, by conspiring, and calling themselves a government, can...”
– Lysander Spooner, A Letter to Grover Cleveland
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“Natural, inherent, inalienable, individual rights are sacred things. They are...”
– Lysander Spooner, A Letter to Grover Cleveland
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WIGGLE YOUR TUMBLR NAME(S) AROUND. →
carpelibertatem:
imaurel:
formlessforce:
caitlinnoel:
roobydoobydoo:
padamoosen:
nobodytolovenobodytocare:
heysammy:
cerseilannisterss:
INSINCERE, STARLESS
MAY SHY ME
I AM A TRAGICAL DEVOURERS
SO DO APEMAN
OY! BOOBY OR DODO.
NOT NAIL LICE
Free Form Closs (?)
I’m a rule? Never noticed that.
CELEBRATE ARMPIT (because Statism stinks!)
1 nun quoted cheer?
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I am introducing my 5 year old son to the music of Whitney Houston via YouTube. And he loves it. He says she’s as pretty as her music.
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A sad coincidence
I’ve really been getting into the Carpenters’ music this week (so much so that I bought my very first Carpenters album today) and really enjoying Karen’s voice, lamenting the fact that she died so suddenly and tragically.
Then I get home from watching Star Wars Episode I in 3D (worth it, by the way) and find out that Whitney Houston has died suddenly and tragically.
Thank you...
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FOX is canceling "Freedom Watch" →
Apparently “The Judge” Andrew Napolitano is imparting too much wisdom, knowledge and truth on his show. We can’t have that.
Lew Rockwell suggests contacting FOX and their advertisers if you disagree with this move:
FOX plans to cancel the greatest program of its sort in the history of television, “Freedom Watch,” starring the heroic Judge Andrew Napolitano. Here...
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This week I've been really getting into the...
Hey, I’ve got a soft spot for well written and performed music from just about any time and genre.
And Karen’s voice is unparalleled. It’s hypnotic.
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FBI warns of threat from anti-government... →
Anti-government extremists opposed to taxes and regulations pose a growing threat to local law enforcement officers in the United States, the FBI warned on Monday.
These extremists, sometimes known as “sovereign citizens,” believe they can live outside any type of government authority, FBI agents said at a news conference.
The extremists may refuse to pay taxes, defy government...
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My tech blog
I’ve made a separate blog for my technology-related ramblings. Check it out! http://geekloop.com
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“If any government is to be a rational, consistent, and honest one, it must...”
– Lysander Spooner, A Letter to Grover Cleveland, 1886
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Adventures in jury duty | No Coercion →
Today I had jury duty—or, as I prefer to call it, jury conscription. I was selected to sit for voir dire for a civil case. Before getting around to hardship questions (which was my chief practical concern, seeing as how I’m a stay-at-home-dad unable to find alternative childcare for an entire week), the plaintiff’s attorney asked if anyone had any “strong feelings” about our civil justice...
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Apparently there's a big fooseball game today or...
I predict the Giants will score a goal before the end of the 3rd inning.
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I seem to be posting lots of pictures of mountain scenery lately, because I long for the day when I live in such a place. But rather than clutter my main blog, which is mostly a political and current events blog (with occasional randomness thrown in), I decided to make a separate blog where I can revel in all my out-doorsy, mountain-loving, pine-scented day dreaming.
pineformountains.tumblr.com
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I just deleted my Facebook account.
And it felt good.