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Libertarians
Charity, Government Spending, Libertarians, Poverty
Ilya Somin: Libertarianism and the Reliance Interests of People Who Depend on Government Programs
by JOHN ADAMS •
Prof. Somin writes that It is indeed true that there are people who depend on government programs that should be abolished, and in some cases it would be unjust to simply cut them off immediately. But that doesn’t mean we should simply leave the programs in place forever. There is a wide range of options…
Charity, Libertarians, Poverty
P.J. Byrne: The Secret to a Libertarian State
by JOHN ADAMS •
Byrne writes: I read an intriguing story last month about Toby Ord, a lecturer at Oxford University, who has pledged to donate £1,000,000 to charitable causes over his lifetime. Dr Ord is no millionaire – he currently earns £25,300 per year. He and his wife have pledged to give annually 10% of their income to…
Laws/Regulations, Libertarians
EPA’s Rulemaking Matters! Contest: The Winner
by JOHN ADAMS •
In May, June, and July, I posted about an EPA video contest called “Rulemaking Matters!” in which contestants could send in videos explaining why federal regulations are important. Here’s the winning video — The winner in the Rulemaking Matters contest was a good entry. There are two things worth nothing, however. First, one of the…
Laws/Regulations, Libertarians
Presenting Reason.tv‘s 2010 Nanny of the Year — Busybodies, Babes, and Bacon!
by JOHN ADAMS •
Here’s the description accompanying the video: They touch our lives in so many ways, and Reason.tv acknowledges those who tell us that if it looks good, tastes good, or feels good, it should be illegal. Live (to tape) from the fourth floor of the Sepulveda Center in Los Angeles, California–it’s the 2010 Nanny of the…
Economy, Free Markets, Libertarians
Dorian Electra: I’m in Love with Friedrich Hayek
by JOHN ADAMS •
Simply wonderful. DORIANELECTRA | December 19, 2010 | A love song for economist F. A. Hayek. Original song by Dorian Electra. Filmed by Clara Lee, Madeline Scholl, and Ciaran Finlayson. Lyrics: Hey there Friedrich Hayek, ya lookin really nice Your methodology is oh so precise You break down social science to the fundamentals Rules and…
Libertarians
Cato Institute Launches iCATO App
by JOHN ADAMS •
Government Spending, Libertarians, Politics
Libertarian Monday Message: Stop Republican Spending!
by JOHN ADAMS •
Here’s a part of yesterday’s Libertarian party message. Right on schedule, Republicans are back to defending policy and politics as usual – December 13, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, I’m sure you’ve seen the media reports of how President Obama and the Republicans are making deals for big increases in government spending (while keeping tax…
Government Spending, Libertarians
John Stossel on Biggest Libertarian Story of 2010
by JOHN ADAMS •
Crime, Law, Laws/Regulations, Libertarians, Press Release, Taxes/Taxation
Wes [Benedict of the LP] for Wesley Snipes | Libertarian Party
by JOHN ADAMS •
The Libertarian Party issued the following press release about tax protester Wesley Snipes. Note that Snipes was acquitted(!) of tax fraud and conspiracy, but he’s been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment on a misdemeanor conviction merely for being a non-filer. Wes for Wesley Snipes Why men can’t jump on Wesley Snipes WASHINGTON – Wes Benedict,…
Libertarians
David F. Nolan, LP Founder, Passes Away | Libertarian Party
by JOHN ADAMS •
We have received news that David F. Nolan, a founder of the Libertarian Party, passed away this weekend. The Libertarian Party was founded in 1971 in Mr. Nolan’s living room. He had remained active with the Libertarian Party including currently serving on the Libertarian National Committee and running for U.S. Senator from Arizona in the…
Libertarians, Politics
Jeffrey A. Miron: Anti-Libertarian Presidents
by JOHN ADAMS •
Big government began its comeback during the last administration. The lesson for libertarians is that liberals and conservatives are equally bad, just on different issues. Voters who want more libertarian government — and many do — should vote for gridlock. Or for a real libertarian, if they can find one. Via Jeffrey A. Miron: Anti-Libertarian…
Free Markets, Libertarians
Libertarian Party: Wisconsin Government Micro-Management Fails
by JOHN ADAMS •
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin has issued a press release that highlights how Wisconsin has taken the wrong approach toward business growth — Libertarian Party: Wisconsin government micro-management fails 11/12/2010 Contact: Ben Olson, Chair, 608-381-6572, chair@lpwi.org Jim Maas, Vice Chair, 715-212-7007, vicechair@lpwi.org [Rothschild] Harley-Davidson Inc. has rejected the state’s offer of up to $25 million…
Libertarians, Press Release
Libertarian Chair: Time to Re-Legalize Immigration
by JOHN ADAMS •
Indeed. Here’s a press release from the Libertarian Party: Libertarian Chair: Time to Re-Legalize Immigration WASHINGTON – Amid controversy over U.S. immigration policy, Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle says the proper way to end illegal immigration is to re-legalize immigration. Hinkle released the following statement today: “In debate after debate, Democratic and Republican politicians have…