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Et Tu, Brute: A Wake-Up Call For The Catholic Church

Since at least 1891, when Pope Leo XIII released Rerum Novarum, the Catholic Church has promoted a mixed market economy, with a large role for government regulations, welfare programs, and labor unions. These views were dogmatized, with the responsibility extended … Continue reading

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Why Libertarianism Fails: Thoughts On Ron Paul’s Farewell Speech

On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, Ron Paul gave his amazing “farewell speech” on the House floor. Rep. Paul gave a summary of his career and his fight for liberty since 1976, as he enters retirement with a legacy for all … 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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Thoughts on funding of “cures” for psychiatric illnesses

(Slightly abridged from something I posted to Usenet earlier tonight) We need to cut any and all government funding of public, private, nonprofit, and academic efforts researching “curing” mental illness, autism, retardation, etc. because there is a major conflict of … Continue reading

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