Dr. Donald Miller (donaldwmiller@gmail.com) and I (wblock@loyno.edu) are starting up a new group to be called Libertarians for Trump. LFT has its work cut out for it in mobilizing massive support for Donald Trump within the libertarian community. For there are some libertarians who oppose supporting any politician for political office, even a 99% pure one such as Dr. Ron Paul. However, I dedicated this book to refuting arguments of that sort: Block, Walter E. 2012. Yes to Ron Paul and Liberty. New York: Ishi Press. (By the way, the forward to that book – not written by me — … Continue reading →

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President Obama has submitted his latest budget to Congress. It will be the last budget he submits to Congress, the last budget battle he faces with Congress, and the last time his budget will be dead on arrival in Congress. For the first time in history, the federal budget for the next fiscal year, which begins on October 1 of  this year, will top $4 trillion. To put this in historical perspective, the federal budget first reached $100 billion in the fiscal year 1962. It first reached $1 trillion in the fiscal year 1987 (thank you, Ronnie). It first reached … Continue reading →

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There is a tradition in the White House – from outgoing president to new president: the presidential letter.  Here is a photo of the folder containing the letter from Bush to Obama. Obama has begun working on two drafts – one for The Donald and a second for Hillary. You might find this hard to believe, but I have obtained copies of each. The Donald Dear Donald, I congratulate you again on your victory, and offer the following as thoughts to consider as the new president and commander-in-chief: First, I suggest you read Roger Stone’s book, The Man Who Killed Kennedy. … Continue reading →

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When you get right down to it, having a backed-up sink is a good problem to have: It means you’re enjoying the luxury of indoor plumbing. But that might be a small consolation when disaster strikes and you’re faced with calling a plumber for expensive (and urgent) attention. While there’s no guarantee against drain problems, some of the plumbers we’ve spoken with have some tips for avoiding costly repairs. Here’s how to keep everything but your wallet going down the drain. 1. NEVER POUR GREASE INTO THE SINK. Professionals say that kitchen sinks are typically where most clogs are found in … Continue reading →

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Athens—I am walking around downtown Athens watching thousands of migrants fielding pitches from smugglers for alternative routes to Germany and Austria. I ask a friendly policeman fifty years younger than me why he doesn’t arrest the smugglers and throw the key away. “Others will take their place quicker than we put the handcuffs on them,” he tells me. “And they pretend to be migrants the moment we approach.” Smuggling people is big business, and most of the bad guys are Afghans, as far as I can tell while mixing among them. It is grim stuff, especially where children are concerned. … Continue reading →

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