A reader writes, in the comments section of this post : Here’s the best way to understand Art. 1, Sec. 8, the “general welfare clause” and its abuses. Imagine that the parents of a 17 year old boy go out of town for a week, and they… Read More
Some Guy: Ron Paul Doesn’t Know the Constitution
A guy named Paul O’Rourke wrote a nasty blog post today claiming that Ron Paul doesn’t know what he’s talking about when it comes to the Constitution. I always find it funny when conventional left-liberals like O’Rourke single out Ron Paul of all people for criticism, when (here… Read More
Why Even an Anarchist Should Vote for Ron Paul
I know a lot of people who, rightly appalled at the immoral political system we live under, conclude that it would be morally wrong to vote, or at least that they themselves will not do so, because they would thereby be consenting to the system. … Read More
Taxation, Rights, and Forced Labor: A Libertarian View
I spend six minutes outlining some key principles that should inform our thinking.
The Brainwashed Refrain: “Ron Paul Is Crazy”
What they really mean, of course, is that Ron Paul defies political categories and takes positions outside the continuum from Hillary Clinton to Mitt Romney, and people whose minds have been formed in the ideological prison camps we call public schools cannot abide unapproved opinions. … Read More
My GOP Experience
Last weekend I spoke on my new book Rollback at an annual dinner held by the Gallatin Republicans in Montana. Present were Montana’s one U.S. congressman, five gubernatorial candidates, an attorney general candidate, and other figures of influence within the party. There is a considerable Ron… Read More
Futility and the War on Drugs
I used to support the War on Drugs before I knew any better.
College Conspiracy
I am watching this video right now. It looks very good. It decimates the myths of college, success, government aid — the whole propaganda kit and kaboodle.
Ron Paul: Will Have Best Campaign Team Possible
I see no reason not to take Dr. Paul at his word when he writes, in his most recent appeal, “We will build the strongest team we possibly can and execute the best, most professional effort in our power.” This is an encouraging note of… Read More