Monday, February 9

Mike Powers is the guest editor today.

 

Show Trials with Capitalist Defendants in Shackles

George Reisman on bailouts, nationalization, and the fate of capitalism.

 

Christian Support for Killing Iraqis

“How could American Christians support the killing of Iraqis in such a war of aggression? How could they reconcile this with God’s sacred commandment, Thou shalt not murder?”  By Jacob Hornberger.

 

Keynes and the Triumph of Hope Over Economics

“To paraphrase the lawyers’ dictum, when neither the facts nor theory are on our side, we pound Keynes – and to great effect.”  By Benn Steil.

 

We Can’t Spend Our Way to Prosperity

Despite what the politicians may tell you.  By John Stossel.

 

There’s No Shortcut to Recovery

“Now that quick routes to prosperity -- via stocks and real estate -- have backfired, we're trying to print our way out of trouble. We need to stop deceiving ourselves.”  By Bill Fleckenstein.

 

Hyperinflation

Coming to a country VERY near you.

 

Watchdog: Treasury Overpaid for Bank Stocks

By $78 Billion or so.

 

Suicide Claims More U.S. Soldiers in January Than Combat

 

Investigation of Chicago Police Torture Widens

“Federal prosecutors continue to investigate decades-old allegations that Chicago police routinely tortured murder suspects.”  To protect and serve.

 

Mayor Daley: City Employees No Match for Private Sector

“We can’t compete with the private sector. The private sector has a complete idea of who your customers are. Government doesn’t have customers. They only have citizens.”  An elected official that actually gets it.

 

To Protect and Serve: The Public?  Or the Police Department?

Cop rams family van full of kids off the road.

 

Complete Liberty

The Demise of the State and the Rise of Voluntary America .  A new book by Wes Bertrand.

 

NY State Employee Gets $90K per Year for Doing Nothing

Not coincidentally, New York sees a sharp increase in state employment applications.

 

Individualism ‘Greatest Threat’ to British Kids

According to a British charity.

 

UK Driver Sues Town Council Over Tickets…and Wins

Who says you can’t fight City Hall?

 

Virginia to Ban Smoking in Most Bars and Restaurants

Because the Nanny State knows what’s best for private businesses.

 

Libertyconspiracy’s Podcasts

 

Don’t Tread on Me

Gadsden flags and merchandise.

 

Fastest Street Legal Car on the Planet

A 1963 Corvette.

 

Simone Colferai

A photo blog.  (2 pages)