Monday, January 12

The Tragedy of Political Government

It legitimizes state plunder.  By Carl Watner.

Inflation as Income Distribution

Sheldon Richman on the dangers of central bank money and credit expansion.

The Empty Case for More Regulation

The Madoff scandal shows why bigger government isn't the answer.  By Steve Chapman.

Israel Is Committing War Crimes

Hamas’s violations are no justification for Israel ’s actions.  By George E. Bisharat.

Obama May Follow Bush’s Foreign Policy

“The new administration is unlikely to challenge the assumptions that have traditionally guided U.S. foreign policy.”  By Stephen Kinzer.

Jesus of Nazareth – Illegal Tax Protester

By Ned Netterville and other contributors.

In Fraud We Trust

Rob Kirby on the US government’s self-serving (and catastrophic) interventions in the global markets.

Panic Could Herald Dollar Rout

“Time and again, history has shown that when governments rush to engineer solutions to pressing problems, unintended difficulties arise.”  By John Browne.

Obama Advisors:  Economic Plan Would ‘Create’ Four Million Jobs

If the government can create jobs out of thin air, why is there any unemployment?

Israel Rejected Hamas Ceasefire Offer in December

Contrary to Israel 's argument that it was forced to launch its air and ground offensive against Gaza in order to stop the firing of rockets into its territory.

Baltimore Mayor Charged with Theft

“Prosecutors said the gift cards (received by Dixon ) were to be distributed to needy families, but were instead used by Dixon to buy herself electronics, clothes and other merchandise and also handed out to members of her staff.”

Aide to Former PA Senator Admits Stealing $63K

Your public servants at work.

Global Cooling Is Coming

According to a top Russian scientist.

British Police Set to Step up Hacking of Home PC’s

Without a warrant.

Obama’s Stimulus Plan

Before and after.

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