Monday, March 2

World Economics: The Most Simple of Calculations

"It is through asking one simple question that we can answer whether or not something is the best way to move forward in our lives: Is it voluntary?"  Column by NonEntity. 

The Perfect Storm: Financial Crisis of Epic Proportions

I don't agree with everything the author says, but the charts are a MUST SEE.  Scroll down to the first one and start from there.  (Editor's pick)

Bureaucrash Launches 'Revolution In a Box'

Bureaucrash recently launched their "Revolution In a Box" -- a package of resources that they plan to send to 1,000 individuals with the purpose of deepening the receivers' grasp on the ideas of freedom, bettering their communication of these ideas, and providing resources to help them introduce these ideas to others. And, as you'll see if you click on the link above (you have to create a login), STR contributed an item to this because we believe it has potential.  (Editor's pick)

The Era of Even Bigger Government

Obama’s first budget simply expands the Bush policies of bigger government and increased centralization.  By Veronique de Rugy.

Stimulation by Government

“The economics of stimulus is value destroying, because property is pried loose from owners, who put it to socially useful purposes, and given to government so it can pass it out to friends.”  By Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr.

Obama’s Uninformed Optimism

“The laws of economics can’t be overcome by good feelings and pep talks. There is more to fear than fear itself. There’s government and its dim-witted attempts to fix the economy.”  By Sheldon Richman.

Twelve Questions As We Face the Crisis

By Carlos Alberto Montaner.

America’s Trillion Dollar Question

“In the world of American government, the trillion is the new billion.”  By Kevin Connolly.

The Stimulus Bill Explained

In simple terms that everyone can understand.

Arizona AG: Pot Legalization Could Curb Drug Cartel Warfare

“On Friday, Democrat Terry Goddard, Arizona 's Attorney General, said that while he's not in favor of legalizing marijuana, he thinks it should be debated as a way of curbing violence in the increasingly deadly clashes between Mexico 's gangs.”

DEA to Halt Medical Marijuana Raids

It’s a start.

Lobbyists Mine Obama Stimulus Bill for Clients

“Association for a Better Long Island lobbyist Desmond Ryan says of the bill: ‘It's starting to look like a Christmas tree.’”

AIG to Receive $30 Billion More in Government Aid

“The intervention would be the fourth time that the United States has had to step in to help AIG , the giant insurer, avert bankruptcy.”

Woman Strip Searched, Left Naked for 6 Hours

To protect and serve.

NYPD Officer Accused of Raping Drunken Woman

“Law enforcement sources said they had surveillance video from the victim's apartment building showing the two cops helping the drunken woman inside and returning to the building a second time more than a half hour later.”

Suicidal Man Dies After Tasered by Cops

How thoughtful of them to finish the job.

William Darhy

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