Protect Your Privacy
Some argue that something called “encryption” will keep your emails, text messages, etc…safe from the governmental prying eyes.
Meeting Margaret
This is a story about an Iowan farmer, Lee, who goes off to fight in WWII and must confront the dark truth he discovers about war. “Lee, you brought me out to this strange place, to this lonely and forsaken land—and then you left. I never left the city before I married you. That was my home, and I don’t know what to do here without you. I just hope that whatever you’re doing is worth it, and please come home soon.” “But he wrote letters for months to you; we couldn’t understand him. But I suppose you are not…
“Milton Friedman Unraveled”
By Murray Rothbard, here. Warning: This article is very long, and only for the brave of heart. I haven’t even attempted the whole thing yet, but hope to return when I have more time and give this article the time it deserves. I posted it because I feel that Friedman’s ideas are more dangerous than even Keynes. I’ve heard people say how Friedman was their “hero” and everyone assumes then, “oh, you must believe in the free market.” I think Friedman was a sort of impostor. That’s why we need someone like Rothbard to unveil his true motives and beliefs.
Grade Inflation in American Schools? Impossible!?
The New American reports here on this troubling trend. Many students admit they are studying much less than in previous years. Why? Because grades are no longer a standard of academic achivement but as an economic boost for students suffering in this tough economy, as the New York Times says. Read more here.
“What Has the Government Done To Our Money?” Part II
There’s a fundamental difference between money and all other goods. Other goods are purchased in order to do something with them. You get value from the thing, be it a sandwich (it has fulfilled your need for food) or a television, a house, a car, etc…it is providing something you need or want. Money doesn’t do anything, except get you other things. You can’t live in money, you can’t eat money, money doesn’t entertain you, its sole purpose is a general medium of exchange. If suddenly I had twice as much money, there wouldn’t be twice as many good to…
How Do We Know What We Know?
The age-old question of epistemology applied to the media in this wonderful article.
Interview with a Double
It seems that interviews are all the rage these days, from Lew Rockwell interviewing Ron Paul to Tom Woods being interviewed by a Zombie. Some of us more unfortunate people aren’t exactly being bombarded with requests to be interviewed. Yet we (translate: I) want in on the fun too. So, why can’t I interview myself? After doing this interview, I have a suggestion for all you famous people, you should try this too. I’ve noticed that many times when you’re interviewed, you don’t get much time to answer the questions, and sometimes (translate: most of the time) the interviewer isn’t very…
Learn Austrian Economics on Your Own
Tom Woods has put together a list of resources for anyone interested in delving into Austrian economics. It is similar to a list that Campaign for Liberty has which I used last year. Very helpful, I highly recommend it.
TSA: Making America Safe….?
There’s a new movie out that is questioning the work of the TSA, read more here.
“What Has the Government Done To Our Money?” Part I
I’ve been reading this book by Rothbard (in preparation for Mises University later this month) and like all the books I’ve read by Rothbard so far, it is fantastic. Superb…stunning, these might be more appropriate words. It is taking me a long time to read it because I want to write down everything Rothbard says in my notes. I can’t read a sentence or two without stopping to quote him. I thought I’d share some of those quotes, and my thoughts on the book. He starts out by saying how confusing money is to people. This has led to a…
