GO! Thesis: there is no good argument for democracy; it is all faith. “Fascist” is a pretty common political insult in modern times. But it seems we do have our own Hitler-isms that fewer and fewer people are ashamed of any more. For example: He suspended the gold standard, embarked on huge public works programs…
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The tenth anniversary of September 11 draws near, and conspiracy theories still abound concerning the event. Voicing them always puts you at risk of being labeled a kook, but things like the collapse of building 7 still raise questions to those paying attention. A recent article highlights some of the questions that I have wondered…
Details+ “[Politicians are] men who, at some time or other, have compromised with their honour, either by swallowing their convictions or by whooping for what they believe to be untrue . . . Vanity remains to him, but not pride.” – H.L. Mencken + People need to be fed, medicated, educated, clothed, and sheltered, and…
Details2007:2011: Hoppe quoted Mencken in an insightful column (read it; it rocks) about how democratic governance always attracts bad evil men: Politicians seldom if ever get [into public office] by merit alone, at least in democratic states. Sometimes, to be sure, it happens, but only by a kind of miracle. They are chosen normally for…
DetailsFrom Lew Rockwell: Obama goes to a primary school to talk to the kids to get a little PR. After his talk he offers question time. One little boy puts up his hand and Obama asks him his name. ” Walter,” responds the little boy. “And what is your question, Walter?” “I have 4 questions:First,…
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