Monthly Archives: May 2009

Federal “Terrorist” Legislation Could Threaten Gun Owners?

Posted on Thu, 28 May, 2009 by pmjones

Currently before the House Judiciary Committee, “The Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009 would authorize Attorney General Eric Holder to deny the sale or transfer of firearms to known or suspected terrorists—a list that could extend … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Dangerous Debt

Posted on Wed, 20 May, 2009 by pmjones

At best, the rising cost of the debt would intensify pressures to increase taxes, cut spending — or create bigger, unsustainable deficits. By the CBO's estimates, interest on the debt as a share of federal spending will double between 2008 … Continue reading →

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Pogo and Alice

Posted on Wed, 20 May, 2009 by pmjones

A fun (and hypnotizing) audio/video mashup using Alice in Wonderland: This music and video mash by Aussie band/guy Pogo is apparently built almost entirely from Alice in Wonderland audio/video. via Yeah Right: Pogo.

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The Other ‘L’ Word: Why I am a Libertarian

Posted on Wed, 20 May, 2009 by pmjones

Michael Shermer of Skeptic magazine talks about how he became a libertarian in two posts: Skepticblog » How I Became a Libertarian Skepticblog » The Other ‘L’ Word: Why I am a Libertarian.

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Critics Deride Bill Designed to Keep Weapons Out of Terrorists’ Hands

Posted on Wed, 20 May, 2009 by pmjones

First sign of a gun grab? The Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009 would authorize Attorney General Eric Holder to deny the sale or transfer of firearms to known or suspected terrorists — a list that … Continue reading →

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“Buy Local” Is Stupid, Too

Posted on Wed, 20 May, 2009 by pmjones

Here are two totally intuitive common sense arguments: “Buying local is better than buying from a chain store—the money stays in the community.” “New products only benefit the inventor—the money he receives necessarily reduces the money available to other producers.” … Continue reading →

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What Happened to Freedom of Speech?

Posted on Wed, 20 May, 2009 by pmjones

Wait, I thought it was only the evil Republicans who wanted to limit freedom of speech? A private citizen objects peacefully to a proposed government action, and, as a result, is not only forced to appear before Congress to explain … Continue reading →

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Free Trade: A Sudden Disruption?

Posted on Wed, 20 May, 2009 by pmjones

Here is Adam Smith speculating in The Wealth of Nations on the dynamic nature of the British labor market if all tariffs and barriers to imports were removed. Surely, there would be mass unemployment and catastrophic disruption. Not so, says … Continue reading →

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Kinder, Gentler Military Commissions

Posted on Wed, 20 May, 2009 by pmjones

Meanwhile, what does it say that the Administration has resurrected or maintained the core elements of so many Bush Administration national security policies while OLC nominee Dawn Johnsen sits in limbo? And would the Administration's policies be any different were … Continue reading →

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Obama is like Bush … with purported process appurtenances.

Posted on Wed, 20 May, 2009 by pmjones

I'm laughing at Obama, but I'm also thanking him for doing the right thing and reasonably tolerant of the way he's tried to save face by pretending he's not doing exactly the same thing Bush did. via Althouse: Obama is … Continue reading →

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