Impossible is Nothing
Libertarians often hear “but that can’t work” or “that’s impossible” .when seeking to promote our ideas for a freer world. I’ve found that I can …
Reform the Reformers
On the Saturday Show (Jan. 21), NPR commentator John Ydstie, in a statement called “Lobbying Reform: Not Likely!”, talked about the provisions of the various …
Decriminalizing Hatred
Decriminalizing hatred – The riots throughout the world by Muslim fundamentalists irate over the publication of cartoons of the Prophet display an unintended consequence of …
Congress’ Silk Purse
During the Capitol Hill budget debates, many spectators must have found the use of the term”earmarking” somewhat strange. What does it have to do with …
Straws in the Wind
When you get right down to it, the United States is rapidly becoming just another country that doesn’t represent anything more than a color on …
Heroism and Hope
Heroism and hope Evidence of the crumbling of collectivist thought is given in “Return of the Heroes: The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Harry …
The Cruel Oppression of Prosperity
Like many, I’ve been intrigued by the proliferation of quality wines from the newer growing areas of the world. So when I saw an interesting …
George “Smoot Hawley” Bush
The Bush administration’s decision to abandon its free trade position to protect the domestic steel industry is distressful. Even Clinton didn’t give in to this …
Where Were the Inside Traders When we Really Needed Them?
Contrary to what you hear from just about every politician and every pundit, the Enron collapse suggests that less regulation might make future disasters of …
A Man, A Plan, a Boondoogle
The Bush administration is not his father’s Oldsmobile – I mean administration – but it isn’t Ronald Reagan’s either. Bush II is amenable to reducing …