The Individual Mandate is radical alteration of the social contract

The Individual Mandate is radical alteration of the social contract
Part of the health care reform bill currently being debated by the House of Representatives is the  individual mandate.  By this provision, everyone would be required — by law — to have health insurance, or else be charged with a criminal offense and face fines or [...]

Libertarian Tea Parties

Libertarian Tea Parties
On April 15, 2009 (the date that US tax returns are due) dozens of libertarian groups around the country will stage protests, called Tea Parties (named after the famous Boston Tea Party of 1773). The purpose is to “voice opposition to the out-of-control spending and taxation started by the Bush administration and [...]

Will Europe Run the 21st Century? – Not With High Taxes!

Will Europe Run the 21st Century? – Not With High Taxes!
Recently I went to a shop in Brussels that specializes in English-language books — seeking recommendations for new works on Europe’s political outlook. Someone suggested a book, “Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century“, by Mark Leonard. Unfortunately, the book looks to me like [...]

Undecided? Last minute advice

As it’s still early in the US, it’s likely that one or two undecided people (i.e., you!) will see this post before going to vote.
Here’s my suggestion. It’s clear that America has many problems now, and solutions are needed. But will Obama or McCain fix them? Not likely. The reason is [...]

The Commission on Presidential Debates

The Commission on Presidential Debates: A National Scandal
Following up on the previous post, I did a little research on the mysterious Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), which organizes the televised presidential debates.
The sordid details of this Commission supply the most tangible, unequivocal evidence imaginable that the Republican and Democratic parties are a duopoly, collaborating [...]

Open the Presidential Debates to Third Parties!

Open the Presidential Debates to Third Parties!
A recent Zogby poll showed that most American voters would like to see the Libertarian party presidential candidate, Bob Barr, participate in the presidential debates.
However, the Commission on Presidential Debates refuses to allow this. They require that a candidate meet two inclusion criteria:  (1) that their name appears on [...]

Helping Europe’s Young People

One nice thing with living in Brussels the chance to meet interesting people.
For example recently I met and spoke with someone who worked for a Non-governmental organization (NGO) that advises the EU government on policies that benefit young people (children and young adults). The conversation was most informative and uplifting, even to a degree [...]

Beware EU Federalism!

It is a privilege to be an American living in Europe during this important phase of European history.
In one sense, what happens here is none of my business. I may observe, but it isn’t my home continent and it’s not ‘my fight’, so to speak.
But in another sense I have a responsibility to at least [...]

Ron Paul’s new book – The Revolution: A Manifesto

You HAVE to check out this new book by Texas Congressman Ron Paul.
Some people say America is finished. But they’re wrong.
America is still the last, best hope for establishing a government of the people, by the people, for the people.
Yes, America has fallen onto bad times and has made mistakes. That merely proves [...]

Libertarian Party Passes Anti-Iraq War Resolution

According to Eric Garris, in a post at Antiwar.Com:

February 18, 2008.
The national Libertarian Party (LP) organization has taken their strongest position in favor of withdrawal from Iraq. At their national committee meeting yesterday in Las Vegas, the following resolution passed overwhelmingly.
WHEREAS the government of the United States should return to its [...]