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On Capitalism & Meat

On February 1st, 2013, DNA tests on hamburgers manufactured for businesses in the UK and Ireland, including many which were manufactured for Burger King, proved that they contained trace amounts of horse DNA. Two weeks later, Fox News carried an … Continue reading

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Life vs. Property: Re-examining a Key Libertarian Tenet

The most notable feature of libertarianism, other than stereotypes about marijuana, is the right to private property. Every freedom is based on this right, as the right to make use of land and possessions without government intervention implies the right … Continue reading

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Presidential Efficiency

A bill entitled the "Presidential Efficiency and Streamlining Act" has just passed both Houses and is about to become law. This bill, in the name of "efficiency", gives the President power to appoint key positions without Senate approval, including the … Continue reading

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Dr. Limited: Pauls Abandoning Fed Fighting, Switching to Attacking “Collectivism” of CC & GPL, Supporting “Limited” Regulation

They say people who mess with the privatized portion of the government banking system either change their minds (e.g. FDR) or die strange deaths (e.g. JFK). Well, Ron and Rand Paul have abandoned their “End the Fed” campaign at their … Continue reading

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In Defense of Elite Societies

Secret societies, Ivy League fraternities, and elite organizations have been a concern to many since the early days of this country. Many of these groups advocate international cooperation, often to the extreme of multinational and universal governing bodies, with powers … Continue reading

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Ayn Rand Isn’t Libertarianism, She Destroys It

There’s been a lot in the news lately about how the Tea Party conservatives, like many libertarians, are fans of Ayn Rand’s works. Others, especially left-wing mainstream media outlets and (rightfully) concerned Christians, are pointing out the incompatibilities between Religious … Continue reading

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Repealing The 17th Amendment: Dealing With Politicians And Special Interests

(The following article was submitted to the Repeal the 17th Amendment blog) Probably one of the toughest obstacles to repealing the 17th amendment is the fact that the careers of senators are put in jeopardy. Many people believe that a … Continue reading

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