Monday, February 11

Mike Powers is the guest editor today.

 

It's the Message, Stupid!

"I never really thought Ron Paul would survive his battle with Leviathan, but I was interested to see what the sheep would think of his message.  After all, I had always thought if the sheep would listen to the message, they would no longer be sheep. I was wrong. I had spent most of my adult life telling others they just don’t 'get it,' but as it turned out, I was the one who did not 'get it.' The sheep 'get it' just fine, I am the one who has been delusional all these years for thinking people actually want to be free; they don’t."  Column by Mike Wasdin.

 

Dogs and Love, Part 3

"Dogs and other animals are a reminder of the importance of feeling and of living in the present when we can."  Column by Glen Allport.

 

The Chicken Doves

"Elected to end the war, Democrats have surrendered to Bush on Iraq and betrayed the peace movement for their own political ends.”  No surprise here.

 

How Feds Invited the Mortgage Mess

By mandating looser underwriting standards for minority and low-income applicants.

 

The Latest from the Ministry of Love

(Recommended, video, Editor's pick)

 

Hillary’s Secrets

Sanders Hicks takes a comprehensive look at Hillary’s greatest hits.

 

Living Large

Drew Carey and reason.tv examines the plight of the middle class.

 

Kidney Kingpin Case Highlights Practical and Ethical Arguments for Free Markets

"As is to be expected in the absence of a freely functioning market, the demand for kidneys far outstrips the supply available for transplant around the world."  By Bradley Doucet.

 

Biofuels Worse for the Environment Than Oil

Unfortunately, billions in federal ethanol subsidies continue to promote this malinvestment.

 

Bush Orders Clampdown on Flights to US

“The US administration is pressing the 27 governments of the European Union to sign up for a range of new security measures for transatlantic travel, including allowing armed guards on all flights from Europe to America by US airlines.”  They're with the government, and they’re here to help.

 

Miami Police Shoot Protester, Then Laugh About It

To protect and serve.

 

MN Website Creates Health Market

“Carol joins an effort to transform the U.S. health care system by putting consumers in charge and letting the market do its work.”  Another victory for the market!

 

UK Nanny State News

"New super-cameras mean no hiding for drivers who smoke, eat or use a phone.”  I wonder if picking one’s nose while driving is a punishable offense.

 

Cheers!  Stupid Beer Laws Falling Off

Good news for beer enthusiasts.

 

Woman Arrested for Failing to Water Lawn

We must keep these dangerous lawn criminals off the streets!

 

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