Freedom-Lover News and Articles January 2012

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MF Global’s Missing Cash ‘Vaporized?’
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-31
Where is MF Global's missing money?
Had The Fed Raised Rates Sooner...
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-31
Had the Fed raised rates we would have had a bursting of the bubble much sooner than 2008 and it wouldn't have done nearly as much damage. - in Yahoo FinancePeter Schiff`s comments on the economy, stock markets, politics and gold. Schiff is the renowned
Is Obamacare Just Romneycare 2.0?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-31
How different are Obama, Romney?
47 Signs That China Is Absolutely Destroying America On The Global Economic Stage
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-31
Have you ever watched a football game or a basketball game where one team dominates the other team so badly that calling it a "blowout" would be a huge understatement? Well, that is what China is doing to the United States. China is absolutely destr
47 Signs That China Is Absolutely Destroying America On The Global Economic Stage
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-31
Have you ever watched a football game or a basketball game where one team dominates the other team so badly that calling it a "blowout" would be a huge understatement? Well, that is what China is doing to the United States. China is absolutely destr
Palin to GOP: Rage Against the Machine!
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-31
Gov. Palin on the 2012 race
Ron Paul for the Long Haul
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-31
Is Ron Paul in it to win it?
Federal Pay Higher than Private-Sector Pay, CBO Says
The Freeman	2012-01-31
“Buoyed by generous benefit packages, federal workers earn significantly better compensation than similarly educated workers in the private sector, according to a report released Monday from Congress‘ chief scorekeeper that threatens to reignite a
Unexpected: Home Prices Drop, Consumer Confidence Plunges
Big Government	2012-01-31
(Reuters) – Home prices fell more steeply than expected in November, and consumer confidence soured in January, highlighting the hurdles still facing the economic recovery. The S&P/Case-Shiller composite index of single-family home prices in 20
Bill Advances to Outlaw Congressional Insider Trading
The Freeman	2012-01-31
“The Senate on Monday cleared the way for debate on a measure to ban insider stock trading by members of Congress.” (Buffalo News) But it should be legal for the rest of us FEE Timely Classic “Inside Insider Trading” by Warren C. G
Sources: Exit Poll Shows Sunshine State Blow-Out For Romney
Big Government	2012-01-31
Sources within one of the GOP candidates’ campaign tells Big Government that exit polling shows Gov. Mitt Romney (R-MA) nearing a majority in today’s Florida Primary. As of 6:00 PM ET the poll results are as follows: Romney 47% Gingrich
Allen West to Switch Districts, Hasner out of Senate Race
Big Government	2012-01-31
In a deal with several moving parts, Conservative favorite Rep. Allen West will move over and run in Rep. Tom Rooney’s old district, as Rooney moves on to run in a newly created district. Additionally, Adam Hasner will drop his Senate bid, leaving a
Schiff on RT TV
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-31

Pre-Election Euphoria
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-31
I just don't get conservatives. They say they support individual freedom, economic liberty, free markets, limited government, and the Constitution....
State Income Taxes to Be Targeted
The Freeman	2012-01-31
“A year after Republicans swept into office across the country, many have trained their sights on what has long been a fiscal conservative’s dream: the steep reduction or even outright elimination of state income taxes.” (Washington Times) B
January 31, 2012
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-31
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 By: Mark Hanna U.S. stocks finished nearly unchanged again
Case Shiller Home-Price Index Falls 3.7%
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-31
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Tourism Seen Adding $850B With New Visas
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-31
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Fed Members Laughed As Housing Bubble Grew
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-31
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Eurozone Unemployment Ends 2011 At Record High
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-31
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Euro Zone Jobless Hits Highest Level Since Birth of Euro
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-31
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Which Pays Better: Government or Private Sector?
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-31
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S&P Warns of Cuts; Another US Downgrade Coming?
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-31
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Deficit Again Expected to Top $1 Trillion
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-31
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Sarkozy Tax May Drive Investors From Stocks
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-31
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Schiff Radio: Interviewing Jim DeMint
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-30
Peter interviews Jim DeMint, founder of Senate Conservatives FundTopics: US debt, euro crisis, US dollar;Peter Schiff`s comments on the economy, stock markets, politics and gold. Schiff is the renowned writer of the bestseller Crash Proof: How to Profit f
An America Built to Be Last
Star Parker	2012-01-30
The theme President Obama gave to his State of the Union address was "An America Built to Last." But his vision would be better described as an "An America Built to Be Last." As the president asked us to be...
Making Money On Poverty: JP Morgan Makes Bigger Profits When The Number Of Americans On Food Stamps Goes Up
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-30
How would you feel if someone told you that one of the largest banks on Wall Street makes more money whenever the number of Americans on food stamps goes up? Unfortunately, this is something that is actually true. In the United States today, one out o
Making Money On Poverty: JP Morgan Makes Bigger Profits When The Number Of Americans On Food Stamps Goes Up
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-30
How would you feel if someone told you that one of the largest banks on Wall Street makes more money whenever the number of Americans on food stamps goes up? Unfortunately, this is something that is actually true. In the United States today, one out o
Stossel - s2012 \| e101 - Thu, Jan 12, 2012
John Stossel at Hulu.com	2012-01-30
Stossel's 'Your Instinct is Wrong'Add this to your queueAdded: Mon Jan 30 16:41:13 UTC 2012Air date: Thu Jan 12 00:00:00 UTC 2012Duration: 41:14Rating: 4.2 / 5.0
Catholic Groups Object to Obamacare Contraception Mandate
The Freeman	2012-01-30
“This month the Obama administration, citing the medical case for birth control, made a politically charged decision that the new health care law requires insurance plans at Catholic institutions to cover birth control without co-payments for employ
Hayek on the Dangers of Socialism
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-30
You can put this post in the thick file labeled “why I favor small government and oppose high taxation.” F.A. Hayek tells us why socialism (i.e. central planning) inevitably leads to totalitarianism (emphasis is mine): Planning leads to dic
Pre-Election Euphoria
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-30
The year before a presidential election is a period of great euphoria for the American people, for this is the period of time when presidential candidates are extremely nice to the American people....
Pre-Election Euphoria
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-30
The year before a presidential election is a period of great euphoria for the American people, for this is the period of time when presidential candidates are extremely nice to the American people....
Buffett Rule Irony: Tax Won’t Apply to Warren Buffett
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-30
By way of Paul Caron, the WSJ reports that the Buffett Rule, if enacted, won’t apply to its namesake: Wall Street Journal, Will Buffett Avoid the Buffett Rule? The Sage of Omaha Is Already Positioned to Shield Most of His Rising Wealth From Such a T
Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson’s Starts Blog
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-30
My favorite IRS employee has started a blog. Paul Caron reports: National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson has started a blog: Welcome to the National Taxpayer Advocate’s blog about taxpayer rights and taxpayer burden. For starters, let me explain that I
Warren Buffett Deserves to Pay Taxes at a Lower Rate than his Secretary
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-30
Please bear with me on this one. If Warren Buffett really does pay taxes at a lower rate than his secretary does, it is a fairer result than if he paid taxes at a higher rate.¹ Here’s why: Warren Buffett employs his secretary. Debbie Bosanek emp
Income Uptick Gives Hope on Economy
The Freeman	2012-01-30
“Americans’ incomes rose last month by the most in nine months, a hopeful sign for the economy after a year of weak wage gains. But consumer spending was flat.” (Associated Press) Reading tea leaves FEE Timely Classic “Comparing th
The Fed Just Wants To Keep The Music Going Until The Next Election
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-30

You Want To Do What ????
	2012-01-29
I know I'm supposed to write about politics here, but I've been having some minor intestinal problems and my doctor told me to avoid stress. He also scheduled a colonoscopy for me, to which I replied, "I thought you said you wanted me to AV
You Want To Do What ????
	2012-01-29
I know I'm supposed to write about politics here, but I've been having some minor intestinal problems and my doctor told me to avoid stress. He also scheduled a colonoscopy for me, to which I replied, "I thought you said you wanted me to AV
Outrageous! The Government Is Giving Out Free Cell Phones And Free Cell Phone Minutes To Welfare Recipients
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-29
Did you know that the federal government is giving out free cell phones and free cell phone minutes to welfare recipients? It may be hard to believe, but it is true. Right now, there are companies that are running advertisements specifically targeted
Outrageous! The Government Is Giving Out Free Cell Phones And Free Cell Phone Minutes To Welfare Recipients
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-29
Did you know that the federal government is giving out free cell phones and free cell phone minutes to welfare recipients? It may be hard to believe, but it is true. Right now, there are companies that are running advertisements specifically targeted
Warren Buffett, His Secretary, And The Great Prevaricator
	2012-01-29
Our President, the Great Prevaricator, likes to mislead people. I suppose that shouldn't be a surprise. That's what prevaricators do, they mislead. Obama's statements about who pays their "fair share" of taxes have received lots o
Warren Buffett, His Secretary, And The Great Prevaricator
	2012-01-29
Our President, the Great Prevaricator, likes to mislead people. I suppose that shouldn't be a surprise. That's what prevaricators do, they mislead. Obama's statements about who pays their "fair share" of taxes have received lots o
Debating Taxes with People Who Think You Just Want to Buy a Bigger Yacht
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-29
One of the first rules of debate is that you should endeavor to understand your opponent’s argument – both the strong and weak points – better than he does. The pro-tax left is, apparently, unaware of this rule. Count left-leaning econo
280,000 Federal Workers are Tax Deadbeats
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-29
Paul Caron reports that nearly 280,000 current and former federal workers are delinquent in their tax obligations: Over 279,000 federal workers and retirees owed more than $3.4 billion in back income taxes in 2010 (up from $3.3 billion in 2009, $3.0 bil
CharitySub
Spread Liberty	2012-01-29
How it works: Each month 3 non-profits are handpicked and highlighted, making a difference within a single cause. On the first of each month you will receive an email detailing the monthly focus. At the same time $5 will be charged against your credit
The Federal Reserve Has Put Another Large Crack Into The Foundations Underlying The U.S. Dollar
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-29

Faithfunder
Spread Liberty	2012-01-29

Financing Your Business? Consider P2P Lending and Crowdsourcing
Spread Liberty	2012-01-28
Another option in financing a business is to consider a crowdsourcing site. Kickstarter is a great option, since it allows you to raise money for your business idea. Most of the ventures on Kickstarter are more creative, so keep that in mind. Crowdsourci
Crowdsortium Boston Meetup Talks Scaling on Monday
Spread Liberty	2012-01-28
For the crowdsourcing crowd in the Northeast United States, there's a meetup happening on Monday you might want to check in to. The second Crowdsortium Boston meetup will be taking place at Microsoft NERD (New England Research and Development center) in
The Crowd as Investor: A Conversation with Grow VC Co-founder Jouko Ahvenainen
Spread Liberty	2012-01-28
Like most of the speakers at Monday’s SoHo Loft Capital Creation and Crowdfunding Conference, Grow Venture Community co-founder Jouko Ahvenainen flew to Manhattan to talk equity. Grow VC, whose motto is “everyone funding startups,” acts
How Lucky Ant Works
Spread Liberty	2012-01-28
A video on Lucky Ant , a hyper-local crowdfunding platform, featuring one neighborhood business a week for the community to support.
Maule Responds & Pappas Rebuts
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-28
In his post Lying About Tax Myths Professor Maule responds point by point to my recent post More Lies About Tax Lies. I have published Maule’s entire post below. After each of his assertions, I give my rebuttal. 1. Maule’s Assertion: Pet
Gold: A Low-Risk, High-Return Asset
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-28
Goldman Sachs just released a report calling gold a low-risk, high-return asset and predicts it will rise to $1940 this year. Morgan Stanley predicts a price of $2,175 a year from now. UBS forecasts $2050 within 12 months. These types of estimates from bi
Watch Rep. McHenry's Talk on His Crowdfunding Bill
Spread Liberty	2012-01-28
This past Monday, one of the featured speakers at the SoHo Loft Capital Creation and Crowdfunding Conference in Manhattan was U.S. House Representative Patrick McHenry (R-NC), one of the driving forces behind H.R. 2930, the "Entrepreneur Access to C
Socios Inversores
Spread Liberty	2012-01-28

First ever hyper-local crowdfunding platform
Spread Liberty	2012-01-28
Based in New York, Lucky Ant is taking a hyper-local approach, featuring one neighborhood business a week for the local community to support and fund.Founded last year, Lucky Ant is currently operating in Downtown New York with plans to expand to more cit
Partizipa
Spread Liberty	2012-01-28

The Ramifications of Gerrymandering
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-28
I have written three books that explain why and how the political system is rigged by the political class. One of the ways is gerrymandering. Once again, in spite of many years of promises of reform, the political class in NY has brazenly gerrymandered st
EXCLUSIVE: Former Clinton Accuser Kathleen Willey Whistleblowing Foreclosure Fraud
Big Government	2012-01-27
Kathleen Willey, the former White House volunteer who accused President Clinton in 1998 of sexually harassing her in 1993, is trying to expose potential robo-signing foreclosure fraud from her home state of Virginia–and sheâ€™s already gone on natio
The Federal Reserve Is Ignoring Inflation
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-27
The Fed is also choosing to ignore the fact that inflation is already running north of 3 percent. Instead, they have conveniently come up with their own measure of inflation, which comes in just a shade below the Fed's arbitrary 2 percent "acceptable"
Alternative-Energy Subsidies Lose Favor as Industry Asks for More
The Freeman	2012-01-27
“Assisted by technological innovation and years of subsidies, the cost of wind and solar power has fallen sharply â€” so much so that the two industries say that they can sometimes deliver cleaner electricity at prices competitive with power made fr
America the Land of the Economically Free?
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-27
Miller on Americaâ€™s economic freedom
Are All Americans Criminals?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-27
Americans commit about 3 crimes a day
Freedom or Fascism in America?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-27
Where do we go from here?
Drone Wars: NYC
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-27
NYPD considers purchasing drones
Palinâ€™s Take on 2012 Election
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-27
Palin on run up to 2012 election
Conning the Poor
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-27
The biggest con in history -- bigger even than Social Security -- might well be the one in which statists have conned the poor into believing that the welfare state helps them. If those at the bottom of the economic ladder were ever to realize how badly t
16 Statistics Which Show That The Number Of Americans Dependent On The Government Is At An All-Time High
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-27
A higher percentage of the American population is receiving government benefits than ever before.Â Yes, there have always been poor people that have needed our assistance, but what does it say about our economy that the number of Americans dependent on t
16 Statistics Which Show That The Number Of Americans Dependent On The Government Is At An All-Time High
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-27
A higher percentage of the American population is receiving government benefits than ever before.Â Yes, there have always been poor people that have needed our assistance, but what does it say about our economy that the number of Americans dependent on t
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, White House-Style
Big Government	2012-01-27
It’s always the little things that make me miss George W. Bush. Yes, his public profligacy gave us Obama, which in turn gave us the Tea Party.Â New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor’s book, The Obamas, makes me love him all the more. The book gu
High School Teacher Refuses To Accept MLK Award From Paul Ryan
Big Government	2012-01-27
Here’sÂ another example that shows just how ‘accepting’ liberals are of people from all walks of life. High School teacher Al LevieÂ refused to accept an MLK award from Rep. Paul Ryan because, well, Paul Ryan is a conservative no matter
Obama Administration Gave Electric Car Battery Maker $118 Million Grant, Company Now Bankrupt
Big Government	2012-01-27
The latest taxpayer-funded boondoggle to emerge from the Obama Administration’s infamous Energy Department grant and loan program has cost taxpayers $118.5 million, new bankruptcy filings by electric battery maker Ener1 reveal. From Bloomberg News:
Obama SOTU: Weâ€™ve Heard this Song Before
Big Government	2012-01-27
After President Clinton took a drubbing from voters in the 1994 Congressional election, he realized his policies weren’t working.Â He promptly declared, “The era of big government is over,” and he then went about making good on that dec
Subsidized Battery Firm Fails
The Freeman	2012-01-27
“Ener1, an electric car battery company that the Obama administration awarded a $118 million stimulus grant to expand its operations, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday after being unable to repay pressing debts.” (Washington
The Death of Pragmatism
Tom's Opinions and Information	2012-01-27

Waist Deep in the Big Muddy
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-27
By: Peter Schiff Friday, January 27, 2012 With its announcement this week that it
The Laffer Curve Works, Even in France
Big Government	2012-01-27
One year ago, I wrote about how the French government was getting unexpected additional revenues following the implementation of lower tax rates. This is the Laffer Curve in action, and it’s happening again in France, only this time because the g
CNBC Video Interview: Why Are Stocks So Strong?
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-27

BREAKING: Spencer Bachus to be Replaced as House Finance Chair in 2013
Big Government	2012-01-27
Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL), who was the subject of allegations of congressional insider trading, has indicated that he will not seek to extend his term as chair of the House Financial Services Committee after 2012. Bachus was one of several Capitol Hil
January 27, 2012
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-27
Friday, January 27, 2012 By: Mark Hanna U.S. stocks finished mixed Friday as the fir
Senate Vote Approves Rise in Debt Limit
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-27
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Energy Company Obama Mentions in Speech Bankrupt
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-27
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For Greece, the Outlook Is Still Grim
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-27
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Gold Set for Biggest Rise in Eight Weeks After Fed
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-27
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Banks Face Bind Over Cash Pile
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-27
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Foreclosure Drop Little Cause for Celebration
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-27
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Investors Fear Mounting Losses in Portugal
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-27
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Unemployment in Spain Rises to 22.9%
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-27
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The Schiff Report: US Economy Outlook
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-26
Topics: State Of The Union adress, Federal Reserve statement, US Economy;Peter Schiff`s comments on the economy, stock markets, politics and gold. Schiff is the renowned writer of the bestseller Crash Proof: How to Profit from the Coming Economic Collapse
Fed: Rates Will Stay Low through 2014
The Freeman	2012-01-26
“The Federal Reserve, declaring that the economy would need help for years to come, said Wednesday it would extend by 18 months the period that it plans to hold down interest rates in an effort to spur growth.” (New York Times) Illogic 101: Ar
Sentencing for Liberty Dollar Founder Too Harsh?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-26
The sentencing of Liberty Dollar founder
Grassleyâ€™s Brush with Crony Capitalists
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-26
Shady character reaches out to Grassley
Ron Paul Best for Defense?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-26
Strength through cuts
Is It a Tax or Not?
The Freeman	2012-01-26
In his State of the Union speech the other night President Obama said: Right now, our most immediate priority is stopping a tax hike on 160 million working Americans while the recovery is still fragile. People cannot afford losing $40 out of each paycheck
Weâ€™re the Economy They Want to Manage
The Freeman	2012-01-26
In his State of the Union speech President Obama said: Tonight, I want to . . . lay out a blueprint for an economy that’s built to last. . . . Considering that an economy (a free one, that is) is just people engaging in exchanges for mutual benefit,
Geithner Foresees His Departure from Treasury
The Freeman	2012-01-26
“Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner says he’s ‘confident’ he won’t be serving a second term, even if President Obama is reelected.” (Los Angeles Times) No point in celebrating; someone else will take his place. FEE
The Chimera of Tax Fairness
The Freeman	2012-01-26
Letâ€™s hear no more about tax fairness, unless itâ€™s to point out that fairness is approached as tax rates move toward zero.
Thou Shalt Not Covet
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-26
President Obama says that people are poor because others are rich. What a crock that is. It's nothing more than a refusal to accept personal responsibility for the failure of the welfare-warfare way of life and the managed-economy way of life that that s
A Few Words About Abortion - by Judge Andrew Napolitano
RobertRinger.com	2012-01-26
Last week marked the 39th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that permitted abortions. Prior to that case, abortion was regulated by each state, and most of them prohibited it unless two physicians could certify that the baby gro
140th Assembly District Made for David DiPietro
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-26
The bosses released their rigged map today but may have inadvertently allowed a good guy into the Assembly. The 140th district (PDF) contains southern Erie where he beat Volker and Wyoming where he beat Pat Gallivan. Stay tuned.
Michelle to Save the Children
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-26
Michelle Obama unveiled her $3.2 billion plan to end childhood obesity. She wants regulations to reduce "fatty, salty, sugary foods" from public schools and replace them with mouthwatering items like "jicama," and Rachael Ray's "turkey tacos." "W
The Invisible Hand Versus The Heavy Hand Of Government
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-26
Barack Obama does not like the "invisible hand" that Adam Smith wrote about. He wants the heavy hand of government, he want the government to organize us all as a "team". - in The Schiff ReportPeter Schiff`s comments on the economy, stock markets, pol
If The Economy Is Improvingâ€¦.
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-26
Everywhere you turn these days, someone is proclaiming that the economy is improving.Â Barack Obama is endlessly touting the "improvement" in the economy, the mainstream media is constantly talking about "the economic recovery" and an increasing numb
If The Economy Is Improvingâ€¦.
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-26
Everywhere you turn these days, someone is proclaiming that the economy is improving.Â Barack Obama is endlessly touting the "improvement" in the economy, the mainstream media is constantly talking about "the economic recovery" and an increasing numb
We Are Not A Collectivist Society
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-26

Gold Is Rallying Again
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-26

Is This the Ultimate iPhone Car Stereo? [VIDEO]
Spread Liberty	2012-01-25
â€œDash doesnâ€™t require that you learn a new interface to use your stereo,â€ says the crowdfunding site Kickstarter page. â€œYou already know how to use your phone to access your music, your navigation app, your phone calls, and the incredible number o
Rock band Chin's Mojo releases "Drowning Man" music video through crowd funding
Spread Liberty	2012-01-25
Two days after the "Roller coaster" video release, Chinâ€™s Mojo launched an online crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the next music video, "Drowning Man". In October 2011, fans underwrote the purchase of an iMac computer, video editing softwar
Romneyâ€™s Effective Tax Rate Closer to 45%
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-25
John Berlau and Trey Kovacs of The Wall Street Journal point out that Mitt Romney’s capital gainsÂ income was paid with after-tax corporate dollars and, therefore,Â taxed twice. I don’t expect people on the left to understand this. And evenÂ i
Iron Sky premieres at the Berlinale on 11.2.2012
Spread Liberty	2012-01-25
Iron Sky is complete. The dark scifi comedy will have its festival premiere this February at the Berlin International Film Festival, as part of the Panorama section, which screens films that push the envelope with unique vision.
7 Reasons Why Crowdfunding Projects Fail
Spread Liberty	2012-01-25
Editor's Note - The following is reposted with permission from the author Justin Kownacki. It was originally published on crowdfundinghelp.com. Some crowdfunding projects seem to succeed against all odds, while others that should be slam-dunks fall far
Bottom 60% Receive More Government Benefits than they Pay in Taxes
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-25
Scott Hodge of the Tax Foundation has, in rebuttal to President Obama’s State of the Union speech, published two charts that show how radically progressive our current tax system is: We found that federal tax and spending policies are already very p
Obama Calls for Fairness through Higher Taxes
The Freeman	2012-01-25
“President Obama pledged on Tuesday night to use government power to balance the scale between Americaâ€™s rich and the rest of the public, trying to present an election-year choice between continued leadership toward an economy â€˜built to lastâ€™
Obama Pressures Congress for Crowdfund Investing!
Spread Liberty	2012-01-25
Crowdfund Investing is a zero-cost government initiative that can create millions of jobs! The President gets it. The House of Representatives gets it! Now we have 2 bills in the Senate.
NY STATE REFUSES TO ANSWER MOTION FOR REARGUMENT IN THE PORK LAWSUIT
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-25
Media Advisory: Contact: James Ostrowski Atty. at Law (716) 435-8918 jameso@apollo3.com http://politicalclassdismissed.com/?page_id=1110 NY STATE REFUSES TO ANSWER MOTION FOR REARGUMENT IN THE PORK LAWSUIT Buffalo, NY, January 25, 2011. The State of New Y
Rand Paul: Obama Not Accepting Responsibility for Economy
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-25
Rand Paul on State of the Union
Tax Code Driving Americans to Renounce Citizenship
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-25
Renouncing citizenship over the tax code
Obama Doesnâ€™t Look to Cut Government Spending in SOTU
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-25
Johnson on State of the Union
Presidentâ€™s Speech Targetâ€™s China Trade
The Freeman	2012-01-25
“President Obama repeatedly attacked Chinese trade practices in his State of the Union speech Tuesday night in Washington.” (Interntional Herald Tribune) Protectionism: the last refuge of those bereft of economic knowledge. FEE Timely Classic
Fight for Your Civil Rights
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-25
Doug Wead on your rights
Stosselâ€™s State of the Union
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-25
Stosselâ€™s plan for the economy
The Problem with Privatization
The Freeman	2012-01-25
If the goal is efficiency in delivering the goods, private ownership is a necessary but not a sufficient condition.
Cops Protecting Your Rights, or Taking Them Away?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-25
Freedom Files on tri-state area police
Wall Street CEOs Turning on Obama?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-25
Gasparino on Dimon and Obama
TSA Abuses the Hallmark of a Police State?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-25
What really happened to Rand Paul?
IndieGoGo Tips: 5 Steps To Take After Your Campaign Is Over
Spread Liberty	2012-01-25
Below are five things to consider after the campaign is over and some next steps: 1. Your funds won't arrive overnight 2. Don't kill yourself trying to email each funder individually 3. Update your funders regularly, especially after the campai
Say Anything â€“ Obama's SOTU Speech
	2012-01-25
After watching President Obama's State Of The Union (SOTU) speech last night, I have to say, the man simply astounds me. Obama is the ultimate politician, a very good performer. I have to give him that much. He knows how to give a speech. They say po
Bert Sack: A Hero in Our Time
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-25
It's fascinating to see the GOP presidential candidates supporting the principles of economic liberty while, at the same time (except Ron Paul), ardently supporting Obama's imposition of sanctions against Iran. Not only are sanctions an attack on the pe
The State of New Yorkâ€™s Non-Response to the Motion for Reargument in the Pork Lawsuit
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-25
STATE OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC T. SCHNEIDERMAN ATTORNEY GENERAL BARBARA D. UNDERWOOD SOLICITOR GENERAL Telephone (518) 474-1394 January 20,2012 The Honorable Andrew W. Klein Clerk of the Court Court of Appeals 20 Eagle Street Albany
1,000 Days Without a Budget: Facts on the Senateâ€™s Failure
Tom's Opinions and Information	2012-01-25
Tuesday, January 24, marked the 1,000th day since the U.S. Senate has passed a budgetâ€”an egregious dereliction of duty on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reidâ€™s (Dâ€“NV) watch. By enacting continuing resolution upon continuing resolution (short-term meas
Capitalism Means Private Profits And Private Losses
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-25

The Man Without A Plan
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-25
Barack Obama is a man without a plan.Â When you are young, they often tell you to "fake it until you make it", but Barack Obama is taking this to ridiculous extremes.Â Barack Obama has absolutely no idea what he is doing when it comes to the economy,
The Man Without A Plan
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-25
Barack Obama is a man without a plan.Â When you are young, they often tell you to "fake it until you make it", but Barack Obama is taking this to ridiculous extremes.Â Barack Obama has absolutely no idea what he is doing when it comes to the economy,
Protected: NNComm #229: Obamaâ€™s Abortion Farce
Marc Rudov	2012-01-24
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Crowdfunding site enables supporters to volunteer their time
Spread Liberty	2012-01-24
Peoplefund.it uses the GoCardlessâ€™ â€œone-offâ€ Direct Debit payment system, and only when projects get fully funded does it charge its 5 percent administration fee. GoCardless, meanwhile, charges a 3 percent transaction fee. Currently, however, People
Music startups draw power from the crowds
Spread Liberty	2012-01-24
Crowdfunding platforms have helped fans to make themselves useful. Services like Pledgemusic are providing an alternative to the major label model, helping artists like Charlie Simpson and The Subways to fund new albums by directly tapping up their fans f
Funding a Hotel expansion offering 10% interest p.a.
Spread Liberty	2012-01-24
I would like to hear opinions on the feasability of crowd sourcing $2mill to finance a 30 room extension for a successful boutique hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The loan is underwritten by title deeds and audited financial statements available. Would
GOP Cold War Time Warp on Cuba
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-24
When I heard what Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, and Rick Santorum said about Cuba in last night's Florida presidential debate, I felt like I was in a Cold War time warp and that we were about to see flower children, hippies, go-go girls, and CIA LSD experi
Pro-Tax Candidate John Kerryâ€™s Tax Rate Lower Than Anti-Tax Candidate Mitt Romneyâ€™s
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-24
John Kerry, the Democratic nominee for President in 2004,Â paid a lower rate of taxes than Mitt RomneyÂ paid in 2010. Of course, we didn’t hear much aboutÂ Mr. Kerry’s low tax rateÂ from the mainstream press even though, unlike Romney, he thin
The State of Freedom in America
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-24
The Judge on growing government
Mitch Daniels 2012?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-24
Is the GOP elite pining for Daniels?
Newt Gingrich Caught in a Lie?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-24
Gingrichâ€™s Goldwater fakeout
Stossel State of the Union (Tonight Live at 11pm on FBN)
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-24
Tonight, I will host a special live edition of my show after the President's State of the Union Address. Kentucky senator Rand Paul will be here to give his reaction to the State of the Union. I will also be joined by David Boaz of the Cato Institute, Matt Wel...
2012 GOP Race For the White House Doomed?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-24
No GOP candidate to take White House?
The Real State of the Union (Thursday @ 10pm ET on FBN)
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-24
Just now, during his State of the Union address, President Obama promised a "blueprint for an economy." How silly. Politicians always think they can concoct a simple "blueprint" to make life fairer and better for all. But I say: No, thanks. We d
Are George Soros, The IMF And The World Bank Purposely Trying To Scare The Living Daylights Out Of Us?
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-24
Over the past couple of weeks, George Soros, the IMF and the World Bank have all issued incredibly chilling warnings about the possibility of an impending economic collapse.Â Considering the power and the influence that Soros, the IMF and the World Bank
Are George Soros, The IMF And The World Bank Purposely Trying To Scare The Living Daylights Out Of Us?
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-24
Over the past couple of weeks, George Soros, the IMF and the World Bank have all issued incredibly chilling warnings about the possibility of an impending economic collapse.Â Considering the power and the influence that Soros, the IMF and the World Bank
Congressman McHenry promotes his crowdfunding bill, trashes competing Senate legislation
Spread Liberty	2012-01-24
Representative Patrick McHenry (R-NC), the driving force behind the H.R. 2930 crowdfund investing bill currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate, discovered crowdfunding the same way many of America’s college frat houses sate their thirst: th
More Lies about Tax Lies
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-24
Professor James Maule has, once again, lied about who tells tax lies. He lists five myths – he really means lies – which he says the right tells about taxes. In this post I will discuss and hopefullyÂ refute the first three of them. Maule̵
2012 Presidential Race
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-24

Facing Political Implications of Housing Crisis in Florida
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-24
Content Type: Newswire Source: New York Times Link: http://www.nyt
Fed to Disclose More Details on Plans for Low Rates
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-24
Content Type: Newswire Source: Washington Post Link: http://www.wa
Greek Creditors Urge Quick Deal After Eurozone
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-24
Content Type: Newswire Source: Reuters Link: http://www.reuters.co
Permanent Rescue Fund Seems Nearer in Europe
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-24
Content Type: Newswire Source: New York Times Link: http://www.nyt
Fears Mount That Portugal Will Need a Second Bailout
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-24
Content Type: Newswire Source: Wall Street Journal Link: http://on
Italian, French Govt Bonds Fall Over Greek Pessimism
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-24
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
US Mortgage Writedowns Could Cost Taxpayers $100bn
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-24
Content Type: Newswire Source: Financial Times Link: http://www.ft
China Takes on the Big Three Ratings Agencies
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-24
Content Type: Newswire Source: Sydney Morning Herald Link: http://
Monday Madness
	2012-01-23
Voter ID frauds: A few weeks ago, I excoriated the Obama Justice Dept. for blocking South Carolina's voter ID law. Every time I mention voter ID laws, liberals tell me voter ID is racist (because voter ID is applied equally to all voters, by definiti
The Sunshine Act
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-23
My older brother, who used to hold me down and torture me, has finally seen the light. Okay, he was ten; I was five; and it wasn't really "torture," but he did go on to become another one of those ivy league socialists. At Princeton and Harvard, they taught hi...
We Don't Need No Stinking SOPA
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-23
As Glenn Greenwald points out in his excellent analysis of the Megaupload case, immediately after opponents of SOPA and PIPA caused congressmen to back off from their proposed Internet legislation, the Justice Department stepped up to the plate and arbitr
Why do College Students Love Ron Paul?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-23
Kayla Mae Westbrook on Ron Paul
Rep. Renee Ellmers on Roe v. Wade
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-23
Roe v. Wadeâ€™s 39th anniversary
Difference Between Streamlining the Military and Isolationism
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-23
The flaws with U.S.â€™s nation-building effort in Afghanistan
TSA Takes on Sen. Paul
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-23
Sen. Paul resists the TSA
Ron Paul In the Driverâ€™s Seat of GOP?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-23
Ron Paul setting the GOP agenda
America After Dark: Desperate Meth Heads, Rampant Human Trafficking And Millions Of Criminal Predators Searching For A New Victim
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-23
When the sun goes down every night, America becomes a very frightening place.Â There are communities all over the country where drug dealing, human trafficking and gang violence have gotten so out of control that authorities don't really know what to do
America After Dark: Desperate Meth Heads, Rampant Human Trafficking And Millions Of Criminal Predators Searching For A New Victim
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-23
When the sun goes down every night, America becomes a very frightening place.Â There are communities all over the country where drug dealing, human trafficking and gang violence have gotten so out of control that authorities don't really know what to do
Q&A: Retirement Assets
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-23
Russell from Louisville, KY: I fear my father's retirement will come during the next severe downturn, rendering his life's work into his retirement fund worthless. Same with my mom who has more to lose. Should they cash out of their 401(k), take the hit,
How to Prepare for Retirement Financially
Conservative for Change	2012-01-23
There is a simple road map that shows anyone how to prepare for retirement financially, but you need to follow it. It requires preparation by saving money, having a plan, considering investments, setting up your retirement finances, and looking ahead to y
January 23, 2012
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-23
Monday, January 23, 2012 By: Mark Hanna U.S. stocks ended mixed Monday, in a quiet session as inve
Lost Decade of Growth for the West
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-23
Content Type: Newswire Source: Reuters Link: http://www.reuters.co
Romney to Release Tax Returns on Tuesday
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-22
Reuters reports that Mitt Romney will release his 2010 tax return and an estimate for 2011 on Tuesday: Humbled by a stunning loss in South Carolina, Mitt Romney said on Sunday he would release this week the tax returns demanded by rivals in his bid to reg
If The U.S. Government Keeps Spending Money Like This We Are Doomed And If The U.S. Government Stops Spending Money Like This We Are Doomed
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-22
If you increased your credit card spending by a couple thousand dollars per month would your lifestyle improve?Â Of course it would.Â By going into large amounts of debt, it is possible to live a lifestyle that you can't really afford, at least for a wh
If The U.S. Government Keeps Spending Money Like This We Are Doomed And If The U.S. Government Stops Spending Money Like This We Are Doomed
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-22
If you increased your credit card spending by a couple thousand dollars per month would your lifestyle improve?Â Of course it would.Â By going into large amounts of debt, it is possible to live a lifestyle that you can't really afford, at least for a wh
Administrative Procedure Act and IRS Deficiency Notices
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-22
By way (once again)Â of Paul CaronÂ (emphasis is mine): Smith: The APA’s Reasoned-Explanation Rule and IRS Deficiency Notices Patrick J. Smith (Ivins, Phillips & Barker, Washington, D.C.), The APA’s Reasoned-Explanation Rule and IRS Defici
Can the Establishment Pick Another Candidate? No.
Big Government	2012-01-22
Earlier today Larry O’Connor and Stephen K. Bannon spoke with Keith Appell, a key Republican political strategist, who suggested that “the establishment of the Republican Party” might “try to get somebody else in the race…
A Call For Unity at CPAC 2012; We All Must Find Common Ground
Big Government	2012-01-22
The year 2011 was one of turmoil for the conservative movement, as we celebrated the success of 2010 but faced a divisive counter-revolution by the Democrats and the media. The Republican establishment, together with social conservatives, libertarians and
South Carolina Ended the Myth of Romneyâ€™s â€˜Inevitabilityâ€™ And Other Lessons
Big Government	2012-01-22
Here are some of the things to learn from South Carolina. Evangelicals went overwhelmingly for a twice divorced Catholic in the same percentage that they voted for a Baptist ordained minister in 2008. They haven’t warmed to Mitt Romney and if they
Merkel and Sarkozy Propose Higher Taxes to â€˜Strengthen Growth Nowâ€™
Big Government	2012-01-22
The German Chancellor and French President have put together a plan to boost growth. Sounds like a good goal, but what specifically are they proposing? Some of the obvious ideas include: Lowering tax rates to boost incentives for productive behavior. Red
The Guy Who Wants to Raise Taxes on the Rich
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-22
“When you’re rich they think you really know.” - Fiddler on the Roof - The leftÂ thinks we should listen to this guy on tax issues: Bookmark & Share:
Former Mayor Ed Koch Folds for Obamaâ€“Again
Big Government	2012-01-22
After three years of criticizing President Barack Obama’s anti-Israel policies, and a special election in New York last September during which he supported the Republican candidate, former Mayor Ed Koch has once again decided to be an advocate for O
Sundays with Sherrod: Occupier Solidarity
Big Government	2012-01-22
What changed between 2010 and 2011? Rallies against Obamacare's unconstitutional overreach - for which Sherrod Brown was the deciding "Yea" vote - were replaced by riots against The Rich. Where is Sherrod's editorial decrying the rampant violence and hatr
Breaking: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down This Week
Big Government	2012-01-22
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) announced on her facebook page Sunday that she will resign from Congress this upcoming week.Â On January 8, 2010, Giffords was shot in the head in a Tucson grocery store parking lot while meeting with constituents. Six p
Most Basic Choice is Choosing Life
Star Parker	2012-01-22
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas gave good reason for celebration for the hundreds of thousands who will arrive in Washington on Monday for the 39th annual March for Life. The Court upheld last week...
Fox Business Video Interview
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-22

This Is America Today, Part II
Gonzalo Lira	2012-01-21
These facts are from the CIAâ€”and they are undisputed:â€¢ Infant mortality rate in the United States: 6.06 per 1,000 live births. â€¢ Infant mortality rate in France: 3.29 per 1,000 live births. â€¢ Average life expectancy in the United States: 78.37 yea
Recessions In A Free Market System
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-21

Me on Max Keiser
Gonzalo Lira	2012-01-21

Illinois Downgrade Provides More Evidence that Higher Taxes Make Fiscal Problems Worse, not Better
Big Government	2012-01-20
I don’t blame the Democrats for wanting to seduce Republicans into a tax-increase trap. Indeed, I completely understand why some Democrats said their top political goal was getting the GOP to surrender the no-tax-hike position. I’m mystified,
Protected: NNComm #228: Electing Unfaithful Candidates
Marc Rudov	2012-01-20
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Soros Funded Org Seeks Student Help to Build Counter to ALEC
Big Government	2012-01-20
University of Wisconsin Professor Joel Rogers wants to build a lefty alternative to the ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council. He recently hit up some of his students for help with the project, while they were waiting for their grades in his cla
GOP: Party Like itâ€™s 1964?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-20
Why 2012 is like 1964 for the GOP
The Real Cost of War
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-20
Psychological cost of war
Rock The Boat To Save The Ship?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-20
Whatâ€™s the establishment afraid of?
Are Homeland Security Ads or Tactics More Frightening?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-20
Homeland Security & local cops
Free Enterprise versus Immigration Socialism
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-20
Well, the GOP candidates had all the correct libertarian, free-market mantras out last night: pro-free enterprise, pro-capitalism, pro-free market, pro-private property, pro-fundamental rights, pro-Constitution, anti-socialism, and anti-regulation....
What is War Good For?
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-20
Should America limit military action around the world?
Ron Paulâ€™s Family Values
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-20
Laura Paul Fite on family values
The Real Story about Mitt Romney and Paul Tsongas
Big Government	2012-01-20
After John McCain’s opposition file on Mitt Romney from 2008 was leaked, there was this curious line: “â€œRomney voted for Paul Tsongas in the 1992 Democratic presidential primary.â€Â Newt Gingrich has also attacked Romney for his support of
EXCLUSIVE: D.C. Soft on Leftist Protestorsâ€“Pelosi Asked U.S. Capitol Police Not to Arrest Demonstrators on the Hill
Big Government	2012-01-20
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi tried distancing herself from the Occupy movement this week after OWS protestors disrupted Capitol Hill and even assaulted a police officer. Thatâ€™s a far cry from her original comments to ABC anchor Christiane Amanpour in Oc
The Global Elite Are Hiding 18 Trillion Dollars In Offshore Banks
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-20
In recent days, the fact that Mitt Romney has millions of dollars parked down in the Cayman Islands has made headlines all over the world.Â But when it comes to offshore banking, what Mitt Romney is doing is small potatoes.Â The truth is that the global
The Global Elite Are Hiding 18 Trillion Dollars In Offshore Banks
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-20
In recent days, the fact that Mitt Romney has millions of dollars parked down in the Cayman Islands has made headlines all over the world.Â But when it comes to offshore banking, what Mitt Romney is doing is small potatoes.Â The truth is that the global
Richard Cordray: Law Breaker
Big Government	2012-01-20
President’s appointment of liberal former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to head the powerful Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was a direct assault on the Constitution and the law causing constitutional scholar Jonathan Turley to r
There`s No Way We Are Going To Pay The Debt
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-20
One of the best speeches from Peter Schiff in recent years.Peter Schiff`s comments on the economy, stock markets, politics and gold. Schiff is the renowned writer of the bestseller Crash Proof: How to Profit from the Coming Economic Collapse.
Foreign Internet Piracy Apologists Falsely Demonize Rep. Marsha Blackburn
Big Government	2012-01-20
Itâ€™s a curious thing, the sudden and bizarre demonization of true constitutional conservatives like Rep. Marsha Blackburn (Râ€“Tennessee) by some conservative online agitants. Most conservatives understand that Rep. Blackburn is one of the more reliabl
Stossel - s2012 \| e100 - Thu, Jan 5, 2012
John Stossel at Hulu.com	2012-01-20
Stossel's 'Champions of Freedom'Add this to your queueAdded: Sat Jan 21 00:19:18 UTC 2012Air date: Thu Jan 05 00:00:00 UTC 2012Duration: 41:19
Obama Kills Thousands of Jobs with Keystone Pipeline Decision
Big Government	2012-01-20
Download Podcast \| iTunes \| Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Barack Obama’s recent decision to halt construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, the job loss
L.A. Law Frees City From Porn!
The Libertarian Entrepreneur	2012-01-20
I recently posted on the unanticipated (or maybe not-so-unanticipated) consequences of a new law in Los Angeles requiring condom use in the filming of pornographic movies. Looks like I'm not the only one. AP writer John Rogers reports in
The Sad State of Buffalo Politics
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-20
I’ve pretty much given up on WNY saving itself (through electoral politics) and my main focus is boosting Ron Paul at Twitter. The Dems nominated a guy for Assembly who, judging by Google, has the following record and qualifications. He has been pai
Government Issues Guide to Stopping Teacher Cheating
The Freeman	2012-01-20
“The Obama administration is creating a manual showing how schools can fight teacher-led cheating on standardized tests, asking educators to help stomp out â€˜testing irregularities.â€™” (USA Today) Only in the governmentâ€™s schools. FEE Time
Obama to Revive Budget-Cutting Effort
The Freeman	2012-01-20
“In its budget submission next month, the Obama administration will urge lawmakers to revisit the failed attempt by a congressional supercommittee to cut the deficit by at least $1.2 trillion, the White House says.” (CBS) Cuts from future incr
The Internet Dodges the SOPA Bullet â€” for Now
The Freeman	2012-01-20
Last week the acronyms SOPA and PIPA were unheard of, much less decipherable, by most people.
January 20, 2012
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-20
Friday, January 20, 2012 By: Mark Hanna U.S. stocks finished mixed Friday with the S&P 500 up
Dealer US Bond Holdings Top Corporates for 1st Time
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-20
Content Type: Newswire Source: BusinessWeek Link: http://www.busin
Copper Bears Retreat as Prices Rally Most Since â€˜09
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-20
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
Credit Suisse: QE3 May Come in April
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-20
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
Cities Look Abroad for Economic Hope
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-20
Content Type: Newswire Source: Chicago Tribune Link: http://www.ch
What Happens if Greece Defaults?
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-20
Content Type: Newswire Source: Sydney Morning Herald Link: http://
Fed Sells $7 Billion in Assets w/o Public Auction
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-20
Content Type: Newswire Source: Zero Hedge Link: http://www.zerohed
The Nine American Cities Nearly Destroyed by the Recession
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-20
Content Type: Newswire Source: Fox Buisness Link: http://www.foxbu
Watchdog Slams IRS for Alienating Expats
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-20
Content Type: Newswire Source: The Globe and Mail Link: http://www
About Rising Inflation, Please Remain Worried
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-20
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
Internet World Sends Message to Washington: Hands Off!
The Freeman	2012-01-19
“When the powerful world of old media mobilized to win passage of an online antipiracy bill, it marshaled the reliable giants of K Street â€” the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Recording Industry Association of America and, of course, the mo
Gingrich Has Higher Tax Rate than Buffettâ€™s Secretary
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-19
A couple of hours ago Republican candidate for President Newt Gingrich released his 2010 federal tax return.Â The Washington PostÂ has the story: Worth noting as you peruse the returns: the data is for 2010, not 2011. From the release issued Thursday nigh
Gingrich, Santorum, and Perry Hoisted on Their Own Petard
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-19
A federal appeals court in Richmond has ruled against GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry's request to be placed on Virginia's GOP primary ballot. The ruling came in an appeal of a U.S. district court's ruling against Perry, Rick Santorum, and Newt Ging
Jim DeMint on Ron Paul
Fox Business Freedom Watch	2012-01-19
Jim DeMint on Ron Paulâ€™s South Carolina Surge
Keystone Denied
Fox Business Freedom Watch	2012-01-19
President Denies Keystone XL Pipeline
U.S. to Europe: 'Euro On Your Own'
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-19
IMF gets no love from U.S.
Could Ron Paul Destabilize Iran?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-19
Lt. Shaffer on Ron Paulâ€™s foreign policy
Ron Paul and the Dogs of War
Fox Business Freedom Watch	2012-01-19
Michael Scheuer on the wars Ron Paul would wage
The Governmentâ€™s War on Photography
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-19
The right to film and to privacy
The War Over War (Tonight at 10PM on FBN)
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-19
Government does too much, but defense is what government is supposed to do: keep us safe from our enemies. But Ron Paul says our current government goes too far. This week, we debate that. David Henderson, an economist at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School sa...
17 Facts About The Decline Of The U.S. Auto Industry That Are Almost Too Crazy To Believe
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-19
Very few things illustrate how dramatically America has been deindustrialized than the stunning decline of the U.S. auto industry.Â Once upon a time, the United States literally taught the rest of the world how to make cars.Â We were the ones that inven
17 Facts About The Decline Of The U.S. Auto Industry That Are Almost Too Crazy To Believe
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-19
Very few things illustrate how dramatically America has been deindustrialized than the stunning decline of the U.S. auto industry.Â Once upon a time, the United States literally taught the rest of the world how to make cars.Â We were the ones that inven
Fed Urges Support for Housing Market
The Freeman	2012-01-19
“Top Federal Reserve officials are prodding the White House and Congress to take more aggressive action to stop the free-fall in the housing market, warning that the U.S. economy will remain sluggish and vulnerable and will not fully recover until h
How Much Economic Freedom Do We Have in the United States? - by Judge Andrew Napolitano
RobertRinger.com	2012-01-19
The root of economic freedom is the recognition of the right to own private property. That includes the right to utilize it unmolested, to dispose of it without anyone’s permission and to exclude anyone from it, even the government. Suffice it to sa
Penta-Gone-Wrong
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-19
Tonight on my show we'll debate whether the trillions of dollars we spend on defense (and offense?) really make us safer. One excess of government that we don't cover tonight is covered ably this week in the Wall Street Journal. Arthur Herman writes about unco...
The Peter Schiff Show: Kotlikoff Interview
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-19

Conservatives versus Libertarians on Income Taxation
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-18
The current debate over income-tax rates in the GOP presidential race highlights another major difference between conservatives and libertarians. It is a debate that involves moral, philosophical, economic, and practical issues. Most important, it is a de
The Limits of the Local
The Freeman	2012-01-18
A global economy has room for the local, while mandatory localism cannot meet the needs of those who prefer to buy global.
Debt Limit Again at Issue in Congress
The Freeman	2012-01-18
“The House returns this week to a vote on a resolution to reject President Obama’s request to raise the national debt limit, now 15.24 trillion, by $1.2 trillion – the final element of a debt ceiling agreement that Congress approved on A
Warning Signs That We Should Prepare For The Worst
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-18
The warning signs are all around us.Â All we have to do is open up our eyes and look at them.Â Almost every single day there are more prominent voices in the financial world telling us that a massive economic crisis is coming and that we need to prepare
Warning Signs That We Should Prepare For The Worst
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-18
The warning signs are all around us.Â All we have to do is open up our eyes and look at them.Â Almost every single day there are more prominent voices in the financial world telling us that a massive economic crisis is coming and that we need to prepare
A Tax Loophole Worth Closing
	2012-01-18
According to ABC News, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said he "probably" pays about 15% in federal incomes taxes: Romney said he â€œprobablyâ€ pays only about 15 percent in federal taxes because most of his earnings come from capit
The U.S. And Italy Have Very Similar National Debt Profiles
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-18
Objectively speaking, the U.S. and Italy, for instance, have very similar national debt profiles. Yet interest rates in Washington are currently 600 basis points lower than they are in Rome.This means that Americans can borrow and spend much more. The res
Is the Money Shot DOA in LA?
The Libertarian Entrepreneur	2012-01-18

Websites Go on Strike Against IP Bills
The Freeman	2012-01-18
“Some very well known and highly popular websites, including Wikipedia and Reddit, effectively turned themselves off today, acting in protest of proposed congressional legislation that they believe poses a stark, existential threat to the core archi
This Is America Today, Part I
Gonzalo Lira	2012-01-18

Don't Trust Your Instincts
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-18
On my show last week - clips of it are here - I argued that our instincts about politics and economics are generally wrong. A most dangerous aspect of that is this: When a problem comes up: people instinctively think that government should do something. There...
What If The Government Takes Over Wikipedia?
Gonzalo Lira	2012-01-17
A quick post.As most people know, Wikipedia will go offline on Wednesdayâ€”in protest over the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA). The Financial Times has a brief but fairly comprehensive overview of whatâ€™s go
Protected: NNComm #227: Females & Risktaking
Marc Rudov	2012-01-17
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In Praise of Homeschools
Tom's Opinions and Information	2012-01-17
The most admirable group of entrepreneurs is perhaps the least appreciated. Homeschool parents, or parentrepreneurs, are not waiting for politicians and technocrats to fix broken systems of education. Rather, they are eschewing the status quo and finding
Peter Boettke on Austrian Economics
The Freeman	2012-01-17
George Mason University Professor and FEE trustee Peter Boettke was interviewed about Austrian economics at The Browser. Pete is among the most knowledgeable people in the world about this important school of thought and the larger context in which it exi
Newt Gingrich to Juan Williams: Capitalism Is Not Racist
Big Government	2012-01-17
A funny thing happened in the GOP debate in South Carolina last night. Â FOX NEWS’ Juan Williams implied racism in Speaker Newt Gingrich’s defense of capitalism, and GingrichÂ did not back down: Williams: Speaker Gingrich, you recently said, â
What Could Go Wrong? Washington State Democrats Want to Create State-Owned Bank
Big Government	2012-01-17
OLYMPIA â€” State government stores money at Bank of America, buys goods with U.S. Bank cards and distributes welfare aid through JP Morgan Chase ATMs. Supporters of cutting such ties to big banks say the first step is to create a state-owned bank. The id
Mortgage Rates Fall to New Low
The Freeman	2012-01-17
“Fixed mortgage rates fell once again to a record low, offering a great opportunity for those who can afford to buy or refinance homes. But few are able to take advantage of the historic ratesâ€¦. Mortgage rates are lower because they track the yiel
1 Million to Recall Walker, What It Means
Big Government	2012-01-17
Democrats and their leftwing allies are touting the fact that they reached their 1 million-signature goal in the effort to recall Governor Scott Walker. Political observers on both sides of the spectrum had predicted that a recall would proceed because or
EXCLUSIVEâ€“Former Bush Counternarcotics Advisor: Weâ€™re Losing the Drug War Because of Government Bureaucracy
Big Government	2012-01-17
Big Government has obtained exclusive excerpts of a book scheduled to be released next month, which outline problems with the federal governmentâ€™s handling of the drug war. The book, The Border Challenge, authored by T. Michael Andrews, a former adviser
Can Ron Paul Pull Off an Upset in S.C. Primary?
Fox Business Freedom Watch	2012-01-17
Nick Gillespie on the S.C. GOP Primary
How about a 0% Income Tax?
Fox Business Freedom Watch	2012-01-17
Abolishing the income tax
â€˜OCCUPY INTERNETâ€™â€“ Stop SOPA!
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-17
DCâ€™s proposed anti-piracy measure
Ron Paulâ€™s Super PAC Speaks
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-17
Why positivity still works in politics
Killing Dissent with War
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-17
A point made by James Madison might well explain the U.S. governmentÂ’s strangulation of Iran's economy with ever-tightening sanctions: 'Among the Romans it was a standing maxim to excite a war, whenever a revolt was apprehended.'...
More Ridiculous Leftist Propaganda: The Chevy Volt Songâ€¦ and Dance
Big Government	2012-01-17
Whatâ€™s an absurd Leftist policy without an agitprop song to accompany the inanity? The attempted spoonful-of-sugar to help force down the bad Progressive medicine they are pushing. Which brings us to General Motors (GM) and one of the Leftist ideologica
More Insane Rules
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-17
The pointless regulations keep coming. But this one is dumber than most: I had to read it a few times and then contact the officials who required it to discover that the only point of the sign is: it's illegal to not have it. Is this some bureaucrat's idea of...
Breaking-> Big Labor Says It Has 1 Million Signatures to Trigger Recall of Wis. Gov. Scott Walker
Big Government	2012-01-17
The Big-Labor backed Walker Recall coalition says they’ve turned in a million signatures today, well in excess of the 540,000 necessary to trigger a recall later this year. Our report: We’ll continue to bring you the latest on this, includin
Dead Movement Walking: Pelosi Tries to Distance Herself, Dems from #Occupy Movement
Big Government	2012-01-17
As the boss says, Nancy “1%-er” Pelosi has clearly read the internal polls on the #Occupy “movement.” On the same day that a few dozen #Occupiers descended and Capitol Hill, one of whom was arrested for assaulting a cop, Dame Pelos
112 Questions To Ask Yourself In 2012
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-17
The beginning of each year is a great time to evaluate the direction of your life and to ask yourself some very important questions.Â Often we get so busy just living life that we lose our perspective.Â It is important for each of us to take time once i
112 Questions To Ask Yourself In 2012
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-17
The beginning of each year is a great time to evaluate the direction of your life and to ask yourself some very important questions.Â Often we get so busy just living life that we lose our perspective.Â It is important for each of us to take time once i
Video Market Update
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-17

Oil Drops below $99
The Freeman	2012-01-17
“Oil prices drifted lower Friday on concerns about European credit downgrades. A European recession would slow demand for oil and push oil prices lower.” (Christian Science Monitor) Presumably, â€œgreedâ€ remains unchanged. FEE Timely Classic
January 17, 2012
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-17
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 By: Mark Hanna Decent economic data out of China, along with lower infla
Greece Short on Time as Debt Talks Stumble
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-17
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
Inside the Fed in 2006: A Coming Crisis, and Banter
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-17
Content Type: Newswire Source: New York Times Link: http://www.nyt
Iceland Makes Fledgling Recovery from Meltdown
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-17
Content Type: Newswire Source: Washington Post Link: http://www.wa
ECB Seeks Plan B
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-17
Content Type: Newswire Source: Wall Street Journal Link: http://on
China Growth Far From Hard Landing
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-17
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
Overnight Deposits at ECB Top Half a Trillion Euros
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-17
Content Type: Newswire Source: Reuters Link: http://www.reuters.co
Spanish Home Prices Decline for 13th Quarter
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-17
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
Emerging Stocks Rise as China Data Fuels Optimism
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-17
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
The Peter Schiff Speaking Tour in Nashua, New Hampshire!
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-17
Content Type: Event Event Location: Crowne Plaza Nashua Event Date:
Ack! They Are Actually Going To Let Greece Default!
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-16
I wish that I had an "aha moment" to share with you today, but instead all I have is an "ack moment" to share.Â As I was analyzing all of the info coming out of Europe in recent days, I came to the following realization: "Ack! They are actually going to
Ack! They Are Actually Going To Let Greece Default!
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-16
I wish that I had an "aha moment" to share with you today, but instead all I have is an "ack moment" to share.Â As I was analyzing all of the info coming out of Europe in recent days, I came to the following realization: "Ack! They are actually going to
Questions Hover over Private Equity Firms
The Freeman	2012-01-16
“The private equity industry has historically made money through a formula of buying troubled companies, restructuring them through layoffs and other cost-saving moves, then reselling them.” (Los Angeles Times) Creative destruction. FEE Timely
Stossel - s2011 \| e99 - Thu, Dec 29, 2011
John Stossel at Hulu.com	2012-01-16
Stossel's 'Libertarian Year in Review'Add this to your queueAdded: Tue Jan 17 03:42:21 UTC 2012Air date: Thu Dec 29 00:00:00 UTC 2011Duration: 41:14
Left & Right Against The Fed
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-16
Dennis Kucinich takes on the Fed
The Road to the Gold Standard
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-16
How to get to a gold standard
Three Bombs Explode at Italian Tax Collection Office
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-16
Reuters reports thatÂ three explosive devices blew up outside the Naples offices of Equitalia, a state agency that collects overdue taxes and fines, breaking windows but injuring no one on Monday night, a police official told Reuters: Police said no group
The Steps to Returning to a Gold Standard?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-16
The Judge explains the gold standard
Stossel - s2011 \| e98 - Thu, Dec 22, 2011
John Stossel at Hulu.com	2012-01-16
Stossel's 'What a Wonderful World!'Add this to your queueAdded: Tue Jan 17 03:42:21 UTC 2012Air date: Thu Dec 22 00:00:00 UTC 2011Duration: 41:14
Dr. Ron Paul: Master of Monetary Policy
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-16
Ron Paul on the Gold Standard
November Trade Deficit Up
The Freeman	2012-01-16
“The U.S. trade deficit widened in November for the first time in five months, largely because of a spike in the price of imported oil.” (USA Today) A trade deficit in itself is nothing to worry about. FEE Timely Classic “A Deficit of Un
Tax Unfairness: Bottom 99% Pays Only 63% of Income Taxes
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-16
In a 2007 blog postÂ appearing inÂ The AmericanÂ Stephen Moore reportedÂ that the top oneÂ percent ofÂ American income earnersÂ pay 37% of the federal income tax: The latest data show that a big portion of the federal income tax burden is shoulÂdered by
The Keynesian Cure for Hunger: Eat More
The Freeman	2012-01-16
For millennia people were starving to death and the solution was right there in front of them.
Socialism Violates Christian Principles
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-16
Amidst all the discussion and debate over the theological differences between Mormons and Protestants and Catholics, most everyone fails to focus on a critical issue: Are welfare-state programs consistent with Christian principles?...
No-bama
	2012-01-16
In trying to decide who should be our next President, we first have to ask if our current President deserves a second term. This should be based upon his performance in office, not on the political party to which he belongs. Does Obama deserve a second te
Long Term Investing
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-15
My investment strategy has always focused on understanding longer term trends, where my track record has been extraordinary, and has discouraged efforts at short term market timing. - in the Little Book of Bull MovesPeter Schiff`s comments on the economy,
Urine-Gate. Right? Wrong? Or Incorrigible?
Undoctrination.org	2012-01-15
There has been quite a bit of reporting and editorializing on the subject of the video of U.S. Marines urinating on the corpses of Taliban terrorists a few days ago.Â I was told that upon hearing of the incident the President was relieved to hear that it
Romney and Capitalism on Trial
Star Parker	2012-01-15
According to a new Pew Research Center survey, 66 percent of respondents agree that there are "very strong" or "strong" conflicts between rich and poor in America. This is up from 47 percent that agreed with this two...
If You Are A Blue Collar Worker In America You Are An Endangered Species
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-15
Have you ever heard of the dodo bird?Â Once upon a time, dodo birds lived on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.Â But if you go there today you won't find any because they are extinct.Â Well, if you are a blue collar worker in America today it
If You Are A Blue Collar Worker In America You Are An Endangered Species
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-15
Have you ever heard of the dodo bird?Â Once upon a time, dodo birds lived on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.Â But if you go there today you won't find any because they are extinct.Â Well, if you are a blue collar worker in America today it
Saturday Open Thread: Casablanca Edition
Big Government	2012-01-14
Today, in 1943, FDR and Winston Churchill met in Casablanca to discuss the future course of the war.
A Nickel Ain`t Worth A Dime Anymore
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-14

US Communist Leader: OWS â€˜a Wake Up Call to All Who Remain Committed to a Revolutionary Marxist-Leninist Directionâ€™
Big Government	2012-01-13
You may think the Occupy Wall Street movement is fading away. You may think that colder weather and tougher local authorities will see “Occupy” crumble into nothingness. You may think it was all much ado about nothing. Well you may possibly
Bam! Bam! Bam! Huge Financial Bombs Just Got Dropped All Over Europe
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-13
The European debt crisis has just gone to an entirely new level.Â Just when it seemed like things may be stabilizing somewhat, we get news of huge financial bombs being dropped all over Europe.Â Very shortly after U.S. financial markets closed on Friday
Bam! Bam! Bam! Huge Financial Bombs Just Got Dropped All Over Europe
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-13
The European debt crisis has just gone to an entirely new level.Â Just when it seemed like things may be stabilizing somewhat, we get news of huge financial bombs being dropped all over Europe.Â Very shortly after U.S. financial markets closed on Friday
ShoreBank Scandal Fallout: Fines, Suspension, Supervision for College Illinois Fund Adviser
Big Government	2012-01-13
Crain’s Chicago Business reports that Alvin Boutte, Jr., the adviser who encouraged the state to invest in Democrats’ beloved ShoreBank as it was failing, has agreed to pay a fine, to have his securities license suspended, and to work under &#
â€˜Greenâ€™ Stimulus Boondoggle Brings Fewer Than 20 Jobs for $6 Million
Big Government	2012-01-13
Another tale of OPM addiction. OPM. Other People’s Money. The problems with â€˜green jobâ€™ creation and the incompetence of the federal government are both evident when analyzing how a â€œstimulusâ€ program failed to produce jobs in Wisconsin. Ot
Limits to Idiocy?
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-13
Today I was shocked to see the new Mercedes Benz advertising campaign: Great. Mercedes goes Communist? It had something to do with a new web application that is supposed to make it easier for people to car pool. Car pools-sharing-Communism-Che Guevera and Rev...
Intelligence Officer: Ron Paulâ€™s Right on Iran
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-13
Lt. Shaffer on Ron Paul and Iran
Baseballâ€™s Integration Good for Business
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-13
Civil rights movement was good for business
Life in Orwellian Times
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-13
How does a Patriot Act?
Everyone Must Vote?
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-13
Are most voters ignorant?
The People vs. Mitt Romney
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-13
The libertarian case against Mitt Romney
Judge Rejects Suit to Add Candidates to Virginia Primary Ballot
Big Government	2012-01-13
(Reuters) – A federal judge in Virginia on Friday refused to order that candidates Rick Perry, Newt Gingrich and Jon Huntsman be added to the ballot in the state’s March 6 Republican presidential primary election after they failed to qualify.
Conservatives Are Socialists Too
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-13
Conservatives love to accuse President Obama of being a socialist. But as the old adage goes, when they point their finger at Obama, they've got three fingers pointing back at themselves....
CA Gov. Brown Shuts Down â€˜Recoveryâ€™ Website as State Faces $21 Billion Budget Deficit, 129 Companies Leave
Big Government	2012-01-13
In the face of strong national consumer spending and private sector employment gains, State Controller John Chiang released Californiaâ€™s December financial statement showing the General Fund is running a staggering cash deficit of $21 billion on an $88.
Austrian Economics Hits the Headlines
The Freeman	2012-01-13
Austrian economic theory describes how purposive action by fallible human beings unintentionally generates a grand, complex, and orderly market process.
Fed Officials Didnâ€™t See the Crisis Coming
The Freeman	2012-01-13
“[Federal Reserve] officials, meeting every six weeks to discuss the health of the nationâ€™s economy, gave little credence to the possibility that the faltering housing market would weigh on the broader economy, according to transcripts that the Fe
Black Friday: S&P Downgrades Nine Euro-zone Countries
Big Government	2012-01-13
(Reuters) – Standard & Poor’s downgraded the credit ratings of nine euro- zone countries, stripping France and Austria of their coveted triple-A status but not EU paymaster Germany, in a Black Friday the 13th for the troubled single curren
Health Insurer Told to Rescind Premium Increase
The Freeman	2012-01-13
“The Obama administration said Thursday that rate increases sought by a health insurance company were unreasonable, and it ordered the insurer to rescind them or justify its refusal to do so.” (New York Times) We know where this leads. FEE Tim
Busts Are Not Punishments for Booms
The Freeman	2012-01-13
As a follow-up to today’s TGIF about Matthew Yglesias’s critique of Austrian economics, I note that he claims that for Austrians “the suffering of a bust is a kind of cosmic payback for the boom.” Paul Krugman has similarly charged
Americans Cannot Trust Obama Wielding So Much Power
Tom's Opinions and Information	2012-01-13
Paging the Tea Party. Where are the many of you who esteem limited, constitutional government? The silence is deafening.After briefly reacquiring constitutional principles Republicans have been hijacked again by Neo Cons who seemingly believe our mighty m
Fed Plays PR Games
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-13
By: John Browne Friday, January 13, 2012 The world was taken by surprise recently by the Federal
We Must Repudiate Big Government
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-13

Obama Wants Trade and Commerce Agencies Consolidated
The Freeman	2012-01-13
“President Obama will ask Congress on Friday for the power to shrink the federal government, proposing a first step of combining several trade- and commerce-related agencies under a plan that the White House said could eliminate more than 1,000 jobs
January 13, 2012
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-13
Friday, January 13, 2012 By: Mark Hanna U.S. stocks faltered Friday but finished off their worst l
Inside the Fed in 2006: A Coming Crisis, and Banter
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-13
Content Type: Newswire Source: New York Times Link: http://www.nyt
France Loses Triple-A Rating On S&P Downgrade: Report
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-13
Content Type: Newswire Source: CNBC Link: http://www.cnbc.com/id/4
Italy Bond Auction Fails to Match Spanish Success
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-13
Content Type: Newswire Source: Reuters Link: http://www.reuters.co
U.S. Debt Nears $15.194 Trillion Ceiling
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-13
Content Type: Newswire Source: Wall Street Journal Link: http://bl
China Gold Hoarding Turns Traders Most Bullish
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-13
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
US Corporate Creditworthiness Falls, Says S&P
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-13
Content Type: Newswire Source: Financial Times Link: http://www.ft
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Beyond Forecast
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-13
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
Fedâ€™s Image Tarnished by Newly Released Documents
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-13
Content Type: Newswire Source: Washington Post Link: http://www.wa
President Wants Tax Incentives to Bring Jobs Home
The Freeman	2012-01-12
“President Obama said on Wednesday that he would propose tax incentives for companies to bring home manufacturing jobs they had moved overseas, and curtail tax breaks for those that keep relocating jobs abroad.” (New York Times) More governmen
What If Elections Don’t Matter? - by Judge Andrew Napolitano
RobertRinger.com	2012-01-12
What if Democrats and Republicans were two wings of the same bird of prey? What if elections were actually useful tools of social control? What if they just provided the populace with meaningless participation in a process that validates an establishment
The Media Vs. Ron Paul
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-12
Jack Hunter on Media Bias
Fed Sees Economic Growth
The Freeman	2012-01-12
“The Federal Reserveâ€™s latest â€˜Beige Bookâ€™ confirms that the pace of economic activity around the country is picking up, with the notable exception of the housing market.” (Los Angeles Times) People persevere in spite of the obstacles. F
Buffett Ups the Ante
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-12
Buffett battles the GOP; stopping SOPA
Paulâ€™s Rebellion
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-12
Ron Paul on his South Carolina chances
Your Instinct Is Wrong (Tonight at 10PM on FBN)
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-12
Instinct tells us flying is dangerous, charity helps the poor, price gouging is evil, and every adult should vote. This week, I challenge those instincts and so do some of our guests, including Leda Cosmides, a UC Santa Barbara psychologist and Michael Shermer...
Your Instinct Is Wrong (Sunday at 3pm ET on Fox News)
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-12
Instinct tells us flying is dangerous, charity helps the poor, price gouging is evil, and every adult should vote. This week, I challenge those instincts and so do some of our guests, including Leda Cosmides, a UC Santa Barbara psychologist and Michael Shermer...
Ron Paul, Foreign Policy, and the Republican Mainstream
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-12
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Ron Paul campaign is the standard reaction among supporters of all the other candidates -- that Paul's libertarian foreign-policy views are outside the Republican mainstream....
22 Signs That We Are On The Verge Of A Devastating Global Recession
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-12
2012 is shaping up to be a very tough year for the global economy.Â All over the world there are signs that economic activity is significantly slowing down.Â Many of these signs are detailed later on in this article.Â But most people don't understand w
22 Signs That We Are On The Verge Of A Devastating Global Recession
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-12
2012 is shaping up to be a very tough year for the global economy.Â All over the world there are signs that economic activity is significantly slowing down.Â Many of these signs are detailed later on in this article.Â But most people don't understand w
Kid Pan Alley Encouraging Students to â€˜Composeâ€™ Left-Wing Protest Songs
Big Government	2012-01-11
WASHINGTON, Va. – If you want to mesmerize small children and make them believe everything you’re saying, just grab a guitar and deliver your philosophy in the form of music. Soft sounds and attractive rhymes ring true with kids, regardles
Fannie Needs New Chief Exec
The Freeman	2012-01-11
“Fannie Mae Chief Executive Michael Williams said on Tuesday he was stepping down from the government-controlled mortgage firm, which is at the center of a fight over how to reduce foreclosures.” (Reuters) Just abolish it. FEE Timely Classic &
Liberals Love Their Daddy
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-11
Twelve years ago, I wrote an article entitled 'Electing Our Daddy,' which pointed out that every four years Americans go to the polls not just to elect a president bur also to elect a daddy, one who will take watch over them and take care of them, send th
Food Stamp Showdown: Sen. Sessions Demands â€˜Immediateâ€™ USDA â€˜Explanationâ€™ of Its Anti-Fraud Efforts
Big Government	2012-01-11
Continuing his fight against costly food stamp fraud and abuse, Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) has sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack requesting an immediate explanation of the USDA’s overs
Reality Check: Run Against Obamaâ€™s Record and Win (in a Landslide)
Big Government	2012-01-11
The Republican primaries are upon us. And while weâ€™re asking if it will be Newt, Santorum, Perry, or Romney, we have to remember that no matter which Republican finally comes out on top, the cold hard truth is that thereâ€™s a fast pitch down the middle
States Sue U.S. Government over Medicaid
The Freeman	2012-01-11
“Twenty-six states challenging President Barack Obama’s sweeping healthcare overhaul filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief on Tuesday arguing the law unconstitutionally expands the Medicaid program for the poor and disabled. By threatening a loss o
Buffettâ€™s Absurd Tax Challenge to Republicans
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-11
Self-declared undertaxed billionaire Warren Buffett says he’ll contribute money to the Treasury if self-declared overtaxed Republicans do the same. You read that right. Let me illustrateÂ Buffet’s crazy reasoning with a bit ofÂ imaginary dialo
Obamaâ€™s Daley Blunder
Big Government	2012-01-11
You may recall when Hillary Clinton said the presidency is no place for on-the-job training. Three years into his term, Barack Obama seems to still be struggling to get up to speed, now having to replace his Chief of Staff, Bill Daley, to the surprise of
FDA in Bed With Bayer
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-11
Government drugs and profits
Are We All Austrians Now?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-11
Lew Rockwell on Ron Paul
Gitmo: 10 Years Later
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-11
Gitmo prosecutor on trials and torture
GOP Strategist: â€˜Ron Paul Can Beat Romneyâ€™
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-11
Jack Burkman on Ron Paul
Wealth Tax, Conservatism and the Right to Privacy
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-11
In today’s WSJ, Stanford economics professor Ronald McKinnonÂ makes what he calls a “conservative” case for a wealth taxÂ (the emphasis is mine): In order to have a fairer tax system,Â we should implement a new federal wealth tax in addi
Pigford Hucksters Send Message to Obama: Youâ€™re Failing the â€˜Litmus Testâ€™
Big Government	2012-01-11
Thomas Burrell, head of the Black Farmers Agricultural Association, Inc., is not ready to leave the Pigford settlement business without a fight. Despite recent court setbacks, he is still threatening legal action. The fact that Burrell is calling out Pres
No More Go-along-to-Get-along
Big Government	2012-01-11
In politics, as in life, there can be an overwhelming temptation to go along to get along; to be a team player; to do the easy thing even when itâ€™s not the right thing. For far too long, insiders from both parties have played these games. Talk up fisca
Not Just What, But How
The Freeman	2012-01-11
Only in a free-market economy, characterized by the private ownership of capital, could we figure out not just what to produce, but how best to produce it.
24 Statistics To Show To Anyone Who Believes That America Has A Bright Economic Future
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-11
Beware of bubbles of false hope.Â Right now there is a lot of talk about how the U.S. economy is improving, but it is all a lie.Â The mainstream media can be very seductive.Â When you sit down to watch television your brain tends to go into a very rela
24 Statistics To Show To Anyone Who Believes That America Has A Bright Economic Future
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-11
Beware of bubbles of false hope.Â Right now there is a lot of talk about how the U.S. economy is improving, but it is all a lie.Â The mainstream media can be very seductive.Â When you sit down to watch television your brain tends to go into a very rela
Crimes that Only Congress Can Get Away With
Big Government	2012-01-11
Download Podcast \| iTunes \| Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Peter Schweizer to discuss his book Throw Them All Out detailing how politicians get away with insider
Perils of Celebrity Central Banking
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-11
The commentary below is for the benefit of our readers from opinion makers and writers not associated with Euro Pacific. Opinions expressed are those of the writer, and may or may not reflect those held by Euro Pacif
German Recession Fears Weigh on Markets
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-11
Content Type: Newswire Source: Associated Press Link: http://www.g
Europeâ€™s $39T Pension Threat Grows
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-11
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
IRS Used 'Bait-And-Switch' on Tax Amnesty
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-11
Content Type: Newswire Source: CNBC Link: http://www.cnbc.com/id/4
Spanish Banks Try to Build Their Way Out of Home Glut
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-11
Content Type: Newswire Source: Wall Street Journal Link: http://on
Bernanke Doubles Down on Fed Mortgage Bet
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-11
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
Spain May Need Back-Door Bailout for Regions
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-11
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
Mafia Now "Italy's No.1 Bank" as Crisis Bites
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-11
Content Type: Newswire Source: Reuters Link: http://www.reuters.co
Regulators May Expand Definition of â€™Too-Big-to-Failâ€™
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-11
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
New Task Force Set Up to Monitor China Trade
The Freeman	2012-01-10
“President Barack Obama plans to create a U.S. government task force designed to monitor China for possible trade and other commercial violations as part of a larger White House effort to get more assertive with Beijing this election year, people fa
Defending Kim Kardashian
Tom's Opinions and Information	2012-01-10
Unlike the majority of us who live relatively boring lives, Kim Kardashian has made a career out of selling the public an up-close-and-personal view of her private affairs. This recently included a rumored farce of a wedding to NBA superstar Kris Humphrie
Liberty Lovers
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-10
On my Fox Business show last week, I celebrated some people who fight for liberty. Election season is upon us and I could have cited Ron Paul as a defender of freedom, but I didn't. I had some other idea in my column this week. Alfred Kahn was a bureaucrat wh...
Free Market Capitalism
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-10
"We need to go back to the principles of free-market capitalism." - in azcentralPeter Schiff`s comments on the economy, stock markets, politics and gold. Schiff is the renowned writer of the bestseller Crash Proof: How to Profit from the Coming Economic C
No Moral Standing to Complain about Iranian Conviction of American
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-10
U.S. officials are objecting to Iran's criminal conviction of an American for spying on behalf of the CIA. The Iranians have sentenced the American, 28-year-old Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, to death....
Oil Price Rises
The Freeman	2012-01-10
“Oil prices hovered below $102 a barrel Monday in Asia amid investor concern that a meeting between the leaders of Germany and France won’t yield a plan that will keep Europe from recession this year.” (Christian Science Monitor) Many fa
Positioning For A Dollar Crash
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-10

January 10, 2012
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-10
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 By: Mark Hanna U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday although the reasons were dif
Itâ€™s Official: U.S. Government Debt Equals GDP
The Freeman	2012-01-09
“The soaring national debt has reached a symbolic tipping point: It’s now as big as the entire U.S. economy. The amount of money the federal government owes to its creditors, combined with IOUs to government retirement and other programs, now
Deflation Fears Emerge
The Freeman	2012-01-09
“Ask most investors what they worry about, and theyâ€™ll tell you itâ€™s inflation â€” specifically, a period of soaring prices that destroys the value of the dollar. But a growing number of economists and money managers are starting to worry about
"Free" Wheelchairs
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-09
Medicare is going broke, but almost no one wants to cut any of it. When Congressman Paul Ryan proposed tiny cuts, he was attacked for wanting to "throw granny off a cliff." In my Fox Business show on "Government Healthcare Gone Wrong," I reported how tax money...
Police State Across America
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-09
Freedom Files from the police state
John Bolton on Ron Paul
Fox Business Freedom Watch	2012-01-09
John Bolton on Ron Paulâ€™s foreign policy
Live Free or Die in New Hampshire?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-09
Free Staters Support Ron Paul
How To Prepare For The Difficult Years Ahead
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-09
How should people prepare for the difficult years that are coming?Â I get asked about that a lot.Â Once people really examine the facts, it is not too hard to convince them that an economic collapse is coming.Â But once they accept that reality, most o
How To Prepare For The Difficult Years Ahead
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-09
How should people prepare for the difficult years that are coming?Â I get asked about that a lot.Â Once people really examine the facts, it is not too hard to convince them that an economic collapse is coming.Â But once they accept that reality, most o
Liberal Minimum-Wage Nonsense Hurts the Poor
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-09
The liberals are at it again. They're calling for another increase in the minimum wage in their purported attempt to help the poor. Two new minimum-wage articles have recently been posted on the liberal websites Counterpunch and Common Dreams. One is enti
Commerce and Artistic Freedom
The Freeman	2012-01-09
The dynamic merchant class gave birth to artistic freedom a thousand years ago, and today commerce continues to open new opportunities for creative expression to budding artists.
â€œNo Childâ€ a Symbol of Government Incompetence
The Freeman	2012-01-09
“The No Child Left Behind education law was cast as a symbol of possibility, offering the promise of improved schools for the nation’s poor and minority children and better prepared students in a competitive world. Yet after a decade on the bo
The Longer We Postpone, The Bigger The Problems Will Be
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-09

Tebow Time
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-08
As a result of the absolutely stunning 29-23 overtime victory by the Denver Broncos over the Pittsburgh Steelers, it seems inevitable that "Tebow Time" will become a household phrase all over America.Â The string of last second victories that we have see
Tebow Time
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-08
As a result of the absolutely stunning 29-23 overtime victory by the Denver Broncos over the Pittsburgh Steelers, it seems inevitable that "Tebow Time" will become a household phrase all over America.Â The string of last second victories that we have see
Cavemen and Middlemen
The Freeman	2012-01-08
Middlemen helped bring mankind out of caves and into prosperity; in return they have been reviled, persecuted, and killed.
Blasting Prince Andrew this morning
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-08
WBEN Dave Debo Show, 10:45am. Listen online.
NAACP Plantation Masters Play Race Card Again
Star Parker	2012-01-08
Rick Santorum must be "racist" because he thinks all people, regardless of ethnicity, should have the dignity of self sufficiency. At least that's how the NAACP sees it. Talking about pushing back against those in...
A Home Education Apologia
Undoctrination.org	2012-01-08
Upon hearing that we are ‘home-schooling’ parents, many people ask my wife and I “Why?”. The long and the short of it is very simple. We as parents have found the system largely responsible for the education of American children to
Newt Says Mitt Raised Taxes on the Blind?
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-07
Chris Moody of The Ticket reports that : Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has added a new item to his repertoire of attacks against Mitt Romney since his decision to turn up the heat on the former governor, telling a local Republican group
Join Me As I Say: No.
Gonzalo Lira	2012-01-07
When I was about 15 or 16, I read Solzhenitsynâ€™s The Gulag Archipelago. The book is a history of the Soviet concentration camp system between 1918 and 1956, based on the testimony of actual prison inmates, of which Solzhenitsyn was oneâ€”and it had a pr
IRS Relaxes Innocent Spouse Rules
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-06
WebCPA reports that the IRSÂ has extended innocent spouse relief to a greater number of taxpayers under newly proposed guidelines. The new proposed guidelines are designed to offer relief to more innocent spouses who request equitable relief from income t
Cuts? What cuts?
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-06
Once again, some people are hysterical about nonexistent cuts to the military. Yesterday, President Obama announced that over the next 10 years he wants to slow the increase in military spending. Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) criticized "massive cuts to our mil...
Unemployment Down, But Outlook Is Iffy
The Freeman	2012-01-06
“The U.S. job market strengthened in the second half of 2011, and added 200,000 jobs in December while the unemployment rate fell to 8.5% from 8.6% a month earlier.” (USA Today) “Indications are that the nationâ€™s gloomy jobs picture co
Forbes: Create 17% Flat Tax
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-06
Forbes on free enterprise
Cops Caught on Camera
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-06
Cop-themed freedom files
BB&T Chairman on Opposing TARP
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-06
BB&T Bank Chairman on banking system, lending
Bipartisan Bird of Prey
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-06
What if elections didnâ€™t matter?
CIA Chief Endorses Ron Paul
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-06
Michael Scheuer on Ron Paul
Are Millionaires Champions of Freedom?
Fox business: Stossel	2012-01-06
Should we celebrate millionaires?
The Compassion of Ron Paul
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-06
How Ron Paul helped James Williams
Obama Admits Tax Cuts Create Jobs
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-06
The economy added 200,000 jobs in December and President Obama is taking credit for it. The onlyÂ problem isÂ what he’s taking credit for happens to beÂ tax cuts. Here’s an excerpt of Obama’s speech from the White House website (emphasis
Time to End the War on Poverty
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-06
Wouldn't it be great if some mainstream pundit were to ask the following question of the Republican presidential candidates: 'Do you believe that the time has come to end the war on poverty?'...
The Problem With Socialism
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-06
The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money. -- Peter Schiff, quoted in TwitterPeter Schiff`s comments on the economy, stock markets, politics and gold. Schiff is the renowned writer of the bestseller Crash Proof: How
IRS To Conduct Show Audits of Uber-Rich in Election Year
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-06
The AP reports that the IRS has continued toÂ allocate more of its resources to the examination of the tax returns of the super rich: One in eight people earning at least $1 million annually was audited by the Internal Revenue Service last year, making th
Dangerous Debt
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-05
I've written before about our exploding national debt. But all the trillions and billions can be hard to comprehend. It's why this image from a chain e-mail has gone viral: It is almost all accurate, except it gives Congress too much credit. Yes, politicians ...
Champions of Freedom (Saturday at 10PM, Sunday at 1 AM & 5AM on FNC)
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-05
This week, a tribute to people who make a difference in the fight for freedom. People on the street in New York City told us that politicians are champions of freedom. Maybe a few have been -- but I'd argue that most politicians are enemies of freedom. Tonight...
All my recent posts on Ron Paul running third party
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-05
Ron Paul as Third Party Candidate More brain unwashing on Ron Paul running third party More to come from a Liberty Movement political consultant who has followed every presidential race since 1968.
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John Stossel at Hulu.com	2012-01-05
Gov't Health Care Gone Wrong: Stossel looks at the unintended consequences of government, meddling, health care.Add this to your queueAdded: Fri Jan 06 02:48:14 UTC 2012Air date: Thu Dec 15 00:00:00 UTC 2011Duration: 41:14Rating: 4.8 / 5.0
A Staunch Conservative/Libertarian Presidential Candidateâ€¦â€¦ Mission Impossible?
Undoctrination.org	2012-01-05
Paramount Pictures released its newest Tom Cruise Mission Impossible movie a few weeks ago to great fanfare and an all out advertising blitz. Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt, and true to the title of the film, Hunt takes on the seemingly imp
Protected: NNComm #226: Will Males Ever Grow a Pair?
Marc Rudov	2012-01-05
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Out of the mouth of a big government conservative
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-05
“One of the criticisms I make is to what I refer to as more of a Libertarianish right. They have this idea that people should be left alone, be able to to do whatever they want to do. Government should keep our taxes down and keep our regulations lo
The Case for Mitt Romney
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-05
John Sununu on Mitt Romney
Mike Huckabee on 2008 and 2012 Primaries
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-05
Huckabee on the Primary season
BofAâ€™s Eighty Cent Foreclosure
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-05
Youth unemployment and mortgage woes
Debtâ€™s Not Hard to Understand
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-05
Debt is evil?
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John Stossel at Hulu.com	2012-01-05
Nasty Consequences: Stossel looks at many new, well-intended government laws... and their nasty unintended consequences.Add this to your queueAdded: Fri Jan 06 02:48:14 UTC 2012Air date: Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 UTC 2011Duration: 41:14Rating: 4.8 / 5.0
Linda Beale Defends the Inequality Tax
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-05
Tax law professor and blogger Linda Beale chimes in on the Inequality Tax: I’ve often argued here that vast inequality is harmful to democracy, and that the kind of unequal society that we have today, reflected the Gilded Age of yore, is especially
Life in Bizarro World
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-05
Sometimes I feel like I'm living in an alternative universe, one that is similar to Bizarro World, which was introduced in the early 1960s in Superman comics. It's a world in which everything that is normal is considered abnormal, and everything that is a
More brain unwashing on Ron Paul running third party
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-05
Look, how does a small number of people–the power elite–control a large number of people–us? By brainwashing us through their public relations firm we call the Mainstream Media. Brainwashing involves the endless repetition of baseless as
Big Government Cannot Pay Its Bills, Again - by Judge Andrew Napolitano
RobertRinger.com	2012-01-05
Since Barack Obama became president on Jan. 20, 2009, the federal government has not had a budget. It did not have one for the first two years of his presidency, when Democrats controlled both houses of Congress, and it did not have one for 2011, when the
Romneyâ€™s Tax Returns
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-05
BusinessWeek’s Julie Hirschfield Davis wonders why Mitt Romney says he won’t release his income tax returns: Romney, a multimillionaire who is by far the wealthiest of the Republican presidential candidates, said he has no plans to release his
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John Stossel at Hulu.com	2012-01-05
CEO Show: Stossel talks with 6 CEOs of major companies -- including Staples and Best Buy -- about who REALLY creates jobs.Add this to your queueAdded: Fri Jan 06 02:48:14 UTC 2012Air date: Sun Dec 11 00:00:00 UTC 2011Duration: 41:14Rating: 4.6 / 5.0
The US Dollar Is Riding Higher But...
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-05
Right now, the dollar is riding high. But it's still down over 30 percent over the last decade as measured by the generous US Dollar Index. Gold, by contrast, is up over 350 percent in that period. Of course, past performance does not guarantee future res
An Opportunity To Buy Contra-Dollar Assets on the Cheap
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-05

This Could Be The Year That Gold Beats Its Inflation-Adjusted All-Time High
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-05

Another Reason Ron Paul running 3rd party wonâ€™t help Obama
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-05
Ron Paul has 21% in one poll as a third party candidate without even trying. It’s reasonable to assume that even in a disappointing effort, Ron would win a few states. Let’s say he wins Texas, Nevada, Montana and New Hampshire. He would collec
Look Out Below â€“ The Nightmarish Decline Of The Euro Has Begun
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-05
The euro is a dying currency.Â On Thursday, the EUR/USD fell below 1.28 for the first time since September 2010.Â In fact, as I write this the EUR/USD is sitting at 1.2791.Â Back in July, the EUR/USD was over 1.45. Â But this is just the beginning.Â T
Look Out Below â€“ The Nightmarish Decline Of The Euro Has Begun
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-05
The euro is a dying currency.Â On Thursday, the EUR/USD fell below 1.28 for the first time since September 2010.Â In fact, as I write this the EUR/USD is sitting at 1.2791.Â Back in July, the EUR/USD was over 1.45. Â But this is just the beginning.Â T
Ideas Have Sex...and We're Better for It
John Stossel 's Take	2012-01-04
Did you know that ideas have sex? Think about it this way: one idea goes to a bar and meets another idea. They get together -- and however many days or months later (I'm not sure how it works with ideas) -- a baby results. The baby idea has the best traits ...
Disaster Response Restores Confidence in Government?
The Freeman	2012-01-04
In a memorable episode of the cult-classic cartoon series â€œThe Tick,â€ the title character is seen in the local cafÃ© regaling fellow superheroes with his latest adventure, in which he single-handedly stopped an alien plot that would have sucked the ea
The Euro: The Folly of Political Currency
The Freeman	2012-01-04
The financial markets continue to surge and collapse based on the latest news from Europe. As of this writing, the big events are Slovakiaâ€™s unwillingness to contribute to a bailout fund and the failure of Dexia, a French-Belgian bank with assets of alm
Occupying Wall Street
The Freeman	2012-01-04
The Occupy Wall Street agenda is vague, but the protesters at least have the good sense to know that something is awry with the political-economic system we labor under. Protesters carried a variety of signs, one of which stated, â€œEnd corporate welfare.
Tough on Immigration Is Tough on Economic Growth
The Freeman	2012-01-04
Not to be outdone by Arizonaâ€™s tough immigration law of 2010, Alabama and Georgia legislators passed their own immigration bills in 2011. The bills received a great deal of media attention because they were widely touted as good for growth and job creat
National-Security Assassination of Americans in 1973
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-04
A Chilean judge has indicted a retired U.S. Naval officer, Capt. Ray E. Davis, in the murder of two American citizens in Chile during the U.S.-supported Pinochet coup in 1973. The indictment indicates that the U.S. military and the CIA may have been respo
Layoffs for Some, Big Payouts for Others in New York School District
Big Government	2012-01-04
Yesterday we wrote about New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s attempts to end the practice of paying bonuses to public sector employees, just for not calling in sick to work. Across the Hudson River, a New York school district is also suffering the side
Some Sins of Textbook Economics
The Freeman	2012-01-04
People who are ignorant of economics are susceptible to all sorts of misunderstandings. Fortunately knowledge of even just the basics of sound economics is a powerful inoculant against many dangerous falsehoods and half-truths. This fact, however, does no
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Socialism
The Freeman	2012-01-04
What do the following have in common: hungry Venezuelans, starving North Koreans, ecological devastation in the former Soviet Union, and functionally illiterate students in Washington, D.C., high schools? Give up? They are all consequences of socialism. I
Rick Santorumâ€™s Big Government Problem
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-04
Is Rick Santorum too big government?
Can Ron Paul Take New Hampshire?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-04
Ron Paulâ€™s N.H. ground game
Gary Johnson, Spoiler?
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-04
Gary Johnson still running for President
Californiaâ€™s Death Penalty: Unusual but Not Cruel
Big Government	2012-01-04
Big Government contributor Charles C. Johnson writes against California’s bid to abolish capital punishment in the Los Angeles Times. He thanks Big Government contributor and past assemblyman Chuck Devore of the Texas Public Policy Foundation for th
Lessons From the Iowa Caucus
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-04
The Judgeâ€™s take on Iowa
Ron Paulâ€™s Secret Plan to Win
Fox Business: Napolitano	2012-01-04
Judge Nap on Ron Paulâ€™s Caucus results
Libertarianism, from A to Z
The Freeman	2012-01-04
Harvard University economist Jeffrey Mironâ€™s primer on libertarian thought proceeds just as the title indicates: a collection of alphabetically arranged short essays on 105 topics. This is a more effective technique than one might imagine: Since many pe
Blowing Bubbles: Getting Ready for the Next Bust
The Freeman	2012-01-04
Imagine you are a private in the army. Your sergeant orders you to dig a hole. When you finish, the sergeant is horrified to find that you have dug a hole. He dresses you down and then orders you to dig another hole. Insane? Welcome to todayâ€™s world of
Going to Graceland
The Freeman	2012-01-04
A recent trip to Memphis took me to Elvis Presleyâ€™s famed home, Graceland. Touring Presleyâ€™s mansion and its grounds is fascinating for fans of his music, and the Presley estate has done a marvelous job in capturing his music and life. But visiting Gr
More Indoctrination From the â€˜Occupyâ€™ Songwriters at Kid Pan Alley
Big Government	2012-01-04
Earlier this week, a Virginia-based organization came under fire for leading 3rd grade students at Woodbrook Elementary in Charlottesville to write a song titled â€œWe Are Part of the 99.â€ The song, with its reference to the 1 percent and 99 percent was
New Threats to Freedom: From Banning Ice Cream Trucks in Brooklyn to Abandoning Democracy Around the World
The Freeman	2012-01-04
New Threats to Freedom, edited and introduced by HarperCollinsâ€™s executive editor Adam Bellow, is an ambitious anthology. Its premise: The twentieth century faced unique threats to freedom, such as communism and fascism, and the 21st century equally con
No Tax Pledger Grover Norquist is Tax Man of the Year
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-04
From Paul Caron: Year in Review: The 2011 Person of the Year, 134 Tax Notes 7 (Jan. 3, 2012): The dire state of tax politics became woefully evident in 2011,Â as fragile optimism about the possibility of tax reform bumped into theÂ harsh reality of poli
What Government Should Be Doing in the Markets
Big Government	2012-01-04
As we head into the 2012 debate, we must remember the proper relationship between government and markets. The governmentâ€™s job is to ensure that the system is fair, that people can enforce their rights, that people get the information they need, and th
How to prepare financially when a loved one dies
Conservative for Change	2012-01-04
This is not a time in your life when you want to think about finances, but unfortunately it is important to review these things soon after your loved ones death. If you do not think that you will be able to get through it, ask a family member or friend to
THIS MAKES ME SICK!
Tom's Opinions and Information	2012-01-04

The Reason Our Economy Got Into So Much Trouble
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-04
The reason our economy got into so much trouble is because we completely abandoned the free market and we followed the government policies of Bush and now we have got the even bigger government policies of Obama. - in Business InsiderPeter Schiff`s commen
34 Shocking Facts About U.S. Debt That Should Set America On Fire With Anger
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-04
We have all been lied to.Â For decades, the leaders of both major political parties have promised us that they can fix our current system and that they can get our national debt under control.Â As the 2012 election approaches, they are making all kinds
34 Shocking Facts About U.S. Debt That Should Set America On Fire With Anger
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-04
We have all been lied to.Â For decades, the leaders of both major political parties have promised us that they can fix our current system and that they can get our national debt under control.Â As the 2012 election approaches, they are making all kinds
EXCLUSIVE: Military Probing Army Reserve Corporal Who Campaigned for Ron Paul in Uniform in Iowa â€“ UPDATE: Army Disputes Number of Tours Claimed by Soldier
Big Government	2012-01-04
Big Government has learned that Corporal Jesse Thorsen, 28, who promoted presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) while in uniform during yesterday’s Iowa caucuses, is being probed by his Army Reserve unit for violation of Department of Defense R
Gone Skiing (Zermatt, babyâ€”yeah!)
Gonzalo Lira	2012-01-04

BREAKING on Fast and Furious: Holder to Appear Before Issaâ€™s Committee on Feb. 2
Big Government	2012-01-04
I just received an email update from Congressman Darrell Issaâ€™s (R-CA) office, stating that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on February 2. The questions will center on
2012 Presidential Race
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-04

Obamaâ€™s EPA Opens Another Front in the War on Coal
Big Government	2012-01-04
Now we know why President Obama isnâ€™t spending any time fighting a war on unemployment. Heâ€™s too busy fighting his war on coal. Indeed, while the past few months have seen tiny signs our economy might be growing despite Obamaâ€™s anti-job policies, t
Gold Rallies Most in 10 Weeks on Iran, Dollar
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-04
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
The Real Economic Power Is In The Hands Of Congress
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-04
Content Type: Newswire Source: Investors Business Daily Link: http
Finance Chiefs Fear Effect of Euro Collapse
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-04
Content Type: Newswire Source: Financial Times Link: http://www.ft
EU Refinancing to Dominate Third Year of Debt Crisis
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-04
Content Type: Newswire Source: Bloomberg Link: http://www.bloomber
Spain Leads Rise in Sovereign Bond Risk
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-04
Content Type: Newswire Source: Business Week Link: http://www.busi
Munilandâ€™s Serial Offenders
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-04
Content Type: Newswire Source: Reuters Link: http://blogs.reuters.
Billions Needed for Americaâ€™s Leaky Water Infrastructure
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-04
Content Type: Newswire Source: Washington Post Link: http://www.wa
Tax Cuts, Less-Intrusive Gov't Help Canada Soar
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-04
Content Type: Newswire Source: Investors Business Daily Link: http
The Inequality Tax: Progressives Reveal their True Colors
Tax Lawyer's Blog	2012-01-03
If you had any doubt about the socialist objectives of the progressive left, read Professor James Maule‘sÂ approval ofÂ a new-fangled mechanism of class-warfare called The Inequality Tax and they will be assuaged: Ian Ayres and Aaron Edlin have come
The Statist Attacks on Ron Paul
Jacob Hornberger's Blog	2012-01-03
The most fascinating aspect of Ron Paul's presidential campaign is how it is revealing the real nature of the battle facing our country. It is not a battle between left and right, as we have all been taught, but rather between libertarianism and statism..
When Times Get Tough, The Tough Get A Backbone
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-03
Do not ever give up.Â That is one of the secrets to life.Â Almost everyone comes to a moment in life when things look absolutely hopeless.Â But those that have come through those moments know that there is always a way to turn things around.Â When tim
When Times Get Tough, The Tough Get A Backbone
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-03
Do not ever give up.Â That is one of the secrets to life.Â Almost everyone comes to a moment in life when things look absolutely hopeless.Â But those that have come through those moments know that there is always a way to turn things around.Â When tim
The Fundamentals Have Never Been Better For Gold
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-03
Weâ€™ve been buying â€“ personally I have been buying particularly in the mining stocks which I think have a lot of value. I was very bullish on gold for 2011. This time 2010. And for most of the year we had a very strong market. I didnâ€™t anticipate the
Who is Ron Paul?
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-03
From Charles Hugh Smith: “The Ministry of Propaganda has chosen to suppress the only dangerous-to-the-Power Elites candidate by declaring him “unelectable.” The Status Quo’s Ministry of Propaganda has a single political task for 20
January 3, 2012
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-03
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 By: Mark Hanna U.S. stocks opened 2012 with substantial gains, as economi
$5 A Gallon For Gas? It Could Happen In 2012
Euro Pacific Capital	2012-01-03
Content Type: Newswire Source: CBS Baltimore Link: http://baltimor
2012 Will Be More Difficult Than 2011
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-02
Do you believe that 2012 will be more difficult for the global economy than 2011 was?Â Well, that is what German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes.Â The woman that has become the most important politician in Europe recently declared that 2012 "will no d
2012 Will Be More Difficult Than 2011
The Economic Collapse	2012-01-02
Do you believe that 2012 will be more difficult for the global economy than 2011 was?Â Well, that is what German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes.Â The woman that has become the most important politician in Europe recently declared that 2012 "will no d
CNBC Video: Gold Outlook
Peter Schiff Blog	2012-01-02

Glad to be an Obamacan
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-01
Here’s a hilarious song/video created by a local talent out of Lockport.
Humor? Truth? Or Both?
Political Class Dismissed	2012-01-01
Excerpted from the Year in Review by Dave Barry. APRIL … a major crisis is barely avoided when Congress reaches a last-minute agreement on the federal budget, thereby averting a government shutdown that would have had a devastating effect on the abi
Ron Paul, Reagan, and Republican Youth
Star Parker	2012-01-01
In the twenty plus years that I have worked as a conservative activist, I've spoken on almost 200 university campuses. Usually these are talks to campus Republican and conservative groups. Over time I have...

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