tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90074175625108520542011-09-11T14:32:55.305-04:00Do not give in to evil, but proceed ever more boldly against it.authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03221073693374388144noreply@blogger.comBlogger421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9007417562510852054.post-82969348069535580622011-09-11T14:32:00.001-04:002011-09-11T14:32:55.521-04:00

Today's local newspaper is so filled with articles on 9/11 that they spill over into the sports and lifestyle sections.  Try turning on the TV without seeing something about 9/11 or the US military.  That the 10th anniversary falls on a Sunday means that you won't be able to go to church or watch a football game without being reminded.  But for all of this ridiculous over-exposure, try finding

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http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/07/7658608-who-do-you-think-won-the-republican-debate-at-the-reagan-library By 53.5% to 16% for closest candidate Romney.  But notice how his bar in the graph is nowhere near the more than triple in size it should be. http://www.naturalnews.com/033528_Ron_Paul_smear_campaign.html With over 160,000 voters, the poll cannot be dismissed as small. 

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http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2011/08/29/sirota_military_movies/index.html Probably one of the most important articles on our military you'll ever read.  Perhaps at least one war-lover will wake up. Basically the military itself admits it is a "product," to be sold to the US public just the same as Coca-Cola, but with our own tax dollars. Some excerpts: "allowing Pentagon officials to

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Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.Isn't that

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Backlog purge continues.  We will catch up, eventually.  And a current topic next time. On Free Immigration and Forced Immigration, by Hans-Hermann Hoppe If you read only one article on immigration, let this be the one. The Mind Conspirators, by Nelson Hultberg Great overview of our current dire situation.  May seem a bit far-fetched if you are new to this material, but truly a must-read. What

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We've had a lot of time to stock the archives, less to organize and display. When Will the U.S. Go the Way of Rome? by Bill Frezza "A society that consumes more than it produces, rewarding the former and punishing the latter, is not sustainable. A society that feels entitled to the good life without understanding where it comes from is delusional, rendering itself incapable of solving

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OK, maybe we've yet to resume our stride.  Still cleaning out the backlog.  Articles may be less than timely, but still resonate. Stasi-Style Doctors on the Way, by Karl Deninger The state of Massachusetts descends further into liberal hell. Doug Casey Revisits the Greater Depression and Explains the Realities of Investing in the 21st Century, by The Daily Bell The anachronistic nation-state is

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Two in a row ain't bad.  Pretty soon, you'll be able to set your watch. New Big Screen Documentary Exposes Pat Tillman Cover-Up, by Paul Joseph Watson Former NFL standout was no dummy.  He figured out the lies and paid with his life. Government Math... For Kids! by Keith Johnson Must read the shenanigans behind CPI (inflation) and unemployment statistics, amongst other wonders. Work for Free,

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Impossible to believe that it's been four months.  Don't say that we didn't warn you.  A half-decent excuse, in our humble opinion.  What's yours?  Particularly when you actually can free minds while sitting on your duff in the internet age. Toddler flu vaccine death to be investigated, by Lindy Kerin Given multiple reports of severe adverse reactions, Australia bans flu shot for those under 5

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Boxes of Talk, from EarthBlog News Mind-controlled Americans are largely ignorant of the "world takeover by nanny-statists" and the resultant crumbling of their society. The 100 Years War: Collectivism vs. Individualism, by David McKalip, MD  There's no more time left to sit on the sidelines. Basic Premises, by Charley Reese He has only six.  You may very well disagree with them all.  PB

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Author's note: the following is an entirely reworked version of an earlier post.  So great are the differences I have decided to republish rather than simply revise the original.  I apologize for any redundancy. The American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association are both enamored of the Obama administration's quest to socialize medicine.  This position would seem curious,

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This weekend it's time to rage even harder at what the government has stolen from us over the past year.  Our favored tax preparation software takes it a step further, pointing out exactly how our money is wasted.  In our specific case (your pain may vary)... national defense                                          20%veterans & foreign affairs                              4%Medicaid, food

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Sorry for the lapse last weekend.  With all the insanity only continuing to build, we had to stop for a breather, but are now back though with a particularly light menu. Greenspan In Elite Plot? by The Daily Bell Reads a bit like fantasy to us -- for once in the good way.  If you haven't read Greenspan's magnificent essay "Gold and Economic Freedom" written in 1966, you need to now. Battle

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It's a supreme irony that the first day of astronomic spring this year was also the first day of our American medical winter.  The countdown to the employment of all physicians by the federal government has officially begun.  If you dare to "stare into these eyes," you just might recognize a certain key member of the House. The Health Plan's Devilish Principles, by Murray Rothbard Written

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If this song doesn't move you, nothing will.  Guaranteed rebellious fun. Full lyrics here. Though PB does not advocate violence, we must agree with the video's opening quotation: Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. ~John F. KennedyAsk yourself, in what sense is peaceful revolution possible in the US of today?  Can "change" be accomplished in

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New, lighter edition will become the norm here at PB.  Unfortunately some weekends may even pass without update.  It's not that we don't love scouring the web to bring you the finest.  It's that we're expecting an addition to the staff, but it's one that will increase our workload. Render Unto Caesar: A Most Misunderstood New Testament Passage, by Jeffrey F. Barr The definitive analysis of

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75 Years of Funny Money, by Martin Masse The fraud and theft of central banking and fiat money exposed in a major national newspaper.  OK, admittedly, a Candadian one.  Still, as a commenter notes, it's thanks to the groundwork of many finally finding a wider audience through the internet and websites such as lewrockwell.com and mises.org.  He writes, "since the Bank of Canada was created, the [

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Yet another weekend working for the taxman means PB readers will have to make do with shorter article summaries, and therefore much less of the biting, or at least bitter, commentary to which you have become accustomed.  To make up for it, we're going for the jugular this week, so be sure to hang on until the end. The Birth of a Man, by Robert LeFevre This week's must read is the powerful

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Massive week for Ron Paul and freedom lovers everywhere.  His win in the CPAC presidential straw poll is BIG news. Ron Paul! by Justin Raimondo Raimondo is rightfully excited, realizing the importance of Ron's win.  He dissects the predictable neocons who are "angry that people are beginning to question the previously unquestionable."  PB doesn't find Paul's win surprising -- it's about time.

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Hey, America, here is more of the history you were never taught in school. Earle's story echoes back to one of the nation's first challenges, The Whiskey Rebellion, one that was answered with the typical government violence against those who thought themselves free.  This same puritanical bent was manifested again, early in the 20th century with our ill-conceived Prohibition.  The dreaded 18th

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Hushing Up Conspiracy Theories, by Jeff Riggenbach The author of revisionist history (true history, not government school propaganda) reminds us that it is essential for the State to engender ridicule towards conspiracy theories, so as to discourage concerned, thinking citizens from exploring the motives and misdeeds of their rulers.  He goes on to criticize Cass Sunstein and his abhorrent views

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Worth watching again, or for the first time... if you live in a cave or prefer proper football. Cheap Trick re-recorded "The Dream Police" specifically for Audi.  I highly recommend that you view the 1979 original, hilarious video below.  Don't worry, the music kicks in at about 1:10. View the lyrics here.  In the commercial's lyrics, the only change is the substitution of "green" for "

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This week PB exposes SP (Sarah Palin) and the TP (Tea Party) as the neocon wolves that they are, no matter how good they may look in a dress.  For those who traditionally have been supporters of the GOP, saw W as an aberration (or God forbid, a hero) and SP as the solution (or more of the same), think again.  I implore you to read on. Sarah Palin and the Desperation of the Elites, by The Daily

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The unofficial PB theme song. Full lyrics here.  For an HD (720p) version look here. No matter how many times we watch, it still gives us chills.  David vs. Goliath for the modern age of State tyranny. As one blogger put it: Some people may ask “What hope does a man with a stone have against a tank?”  Some would answer “What hope do you have defeating a people that will throw rocks at tanks

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The Tale of the Slave, by Robert Nozick The brief, nine point thought experiment that's destined to become an annoying email forward phenomenon.  Relish it now before your next encounter is prefaced with at least 5 ">"s.  If this doesn't wake you up to your sorry state, nothing will.  Brilliant, leaves me longing to read more from Nozick.  The Nature and Morality of Government, by Jarret

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"Fear the Boom & Bust," a Hayek vs. Keynes Rap Anthem -- a beginner's explanation, guide, and interpretation. Created by John Pappola and Russ Roberts, see their site. Overall a fantastic effort with surprisingly high production values.  Entertaining even for the non-economically inclined.  Read on for relevant notes and quotes from the video. "I am the agenda."  Later, Hayek finds a copy of

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Another busy week here at PB.  The ruling class just won't let up and give us a chance for some genuine R&R.  In the dead of winter here in the Northern Hemisphere, your beloved editor is in danger of becoming pasty white.  Thank God for vitamin D supplements. We Are All Speculators Now, by Craig Harris The primary problem faced by all producers who have no desire to be slaves their entire lives

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America's Impending Master Class Dictatorship, by Stewart Dougherty The mother of all 'America is Screwed' articles.  Forget all the rest, this is the one to read.  Explicitly lays it all out for you to see in one sweeping vista.  Another proponent of Daily Bell-style power elite (here "master class") analysis. One stark and sobering way to frame the crisis is this: if the United States

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This week the editorial razor was not honed to its customarily sharp edge.  Categorization and article sources have been added to compensate. The Price of Freedom, by Fred Reed @ LRC A work that will make you laugh out loud both times you read it.  The hilarious, curmudgeonly Reed takes airline security to its apparent conclusion.  Check out his site for more fun. The Quest for Socialist

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A day late and a dollar short.  Apologies for dishonesty in title, but "Monday Update" just doesn't do it.  We begin with obligatory new year prognostication, move on to timely consideration of the pants bomber, airport insecurity, and health tyranny, note how government fails our bowel movements and fat people, shore up our libertarian philosophy, then finish with a contrast of New Hampshire and

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PB makes it into double digits for its WU.  We'll celebrate when we hit triple.  This week's post should make it obvious that the brief holiday post left a lot bottled up. The Reluctant Anarchist, by Joseph Sobran Journey from childhood values of respect for authority and patriotism, through conservatism, and to the inevitable rational conclusion.  Details the influence of key historical

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A very light holiday edition.  Even your tireless editor takes a break here and there.  First three articles on the recently passed by the Senate health menace.  Let us pray the feuding liberals implode it during reconciliation, though I'm not holding my breath. Dropping the Bomb on Health Care, by Peter Schiff Beautifully breaks down how the horrendous bill will "irradiate" the insurance

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Timeless article just discovered by your editor leads off the barrage this week.  Mr. Rose finishes strong, so read through to the end. The Humanitarian Theory of Punishment, by C.S. LewisFantastic essay demonstrating that our current model is inherently tyrannical rather than humanitarian.  Defends the Retributive Theory, where punishment is determined based on the concept of what is deserved,

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Timely articles on Pearl Harbor and World War II, subjects on which many mistakenly think they are well informed. Pearl Harbor: Hawaii Was Surprised; FDR Was Not This is a must read article for every American who has been fooled about World War II, and that is essentially all of us.  Our government did everything it could to provoke not only Japan, but also Germany into firing the first shot. 

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Apologies to my reader(s).  In my last post I made an error by including the wrong link to "The Exclusive Kingdom of God," by Paul Green.  The error has now been corrected.  Thanks to the loyal reader who alerted me.

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Whereby we explore the evidence of power elite control of the scientific establishment, and your editor enjoys Google image searching, hoping that the relevant parties share his views on IP. New MS Procedure May Cure Disease in Days? by The Daily Bell Analyzing the work of Dr. Zamboni, explained at greater length here, who single-handedly cured his wife's MS surgically.  Yeah, you read that

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A particularly appropriate lead article this week.  As mentioned in last week's update, what you were taught (propagandized) in school just ain't true.  Read works of historical revisionism to clear your mind. The Great Thanksgiving Hoax, by Richard J. Maybury The true story of Thanksgiving that you were never taught in school.  The Pilgrims and other early American settlers were socialists. 

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A leaner portion than previously served, but no less satisfying.  Apologies for the late posting time -- just barely squeezed into the weekend. Health-Care "Reform": It's All About Power, by Sheldon Richman Makes much the same points as my own article did, albeit in much briefer and IMHO much more mundane fashion.  Nevertheless, the key point is that government is the driver of increasing

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The Goal Is Freedom: Let's Ignore Congress, by Sheldon Richman Quotes "The Right to Ignore the State," which perfectly explains the irrationality of the concept of the "consent" of the governed. The Man Who Predicted the Depression, by Mark Spitznagel Mises and the Austrians get some major publicity in the WSJ. Libertarian: What's in a Label? Debunks the false notions of what libertarian means.

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Back again with the best of the best through November 6, actually published on the weekend this time.  Weighs in even heavier. The Monetary Economics of Halloween Candy, by Jeffrey Tucker  Awesome description of spontaneous free-market formation and use of commodity money.  Kids get it. Forgotten Anniversary: One Hundred Years of Legal Tender, by Antal E. Fekete An historical account and

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An original article by yours truly, originally published at LewRockwell.com. Explains exactly how government has caused the cost problems in medical care.  Also exposes those physicians who are nothing more than pawns of government, and have everything but the best interests of the patient in mind. -- As a physician thoroughly frustrated with our State medical apparatus, I read a large number

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Forget tuning in to the nightly news, or walking down the driveway to see what garbage your local daily prints.  The only voice for the free man is the internet, a technology more revolutionary than the printing press.  Buckle your seatbelts.  Here follows a collection of the most important items from the past week or so ending Oct. 31.  Perhaps it looks like a lot of articles, but it amounts to

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