In thinking about strategies for abolishing or radically diminishing government, many libertarians are led astray by predicating a false dichotomy.  The State, they say, can either be smashed in one swift, fell blow or it can be rolled back gradually according to a predetermined plan. These are the only two alternatives.  They then go on to consider the advantages and disadvantages of gradually rolling back versus demolishing the State.  Not surprisingly, they usually arrive at the conclusion that “gradualism” is likely to be a more successful and humane strategy than, for lack of a better term, demolitionism.  Steve Horwitz falls … Continue reading →

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A few cheering thoughts on terrorism. This column specializes in cheering thoughts. Terrorism by Moslems in America and Europe cannot be stopped. If attacks do not occur, it will be because nobody tried very hard. Stopping them would require excluding Moslems, deporting them, or controlling them by totalitarian methods. Or, improbably, minding our own business in the Middle East. What you think of the foregoing approaches doesn’t matter, since none of them will be used. In France the result would be a civil war. America is too divided to do anything about anything. The notion that the government can prevent … Continue reading →

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I’m Jerry Reynolds, host of the Car Pro Radio show, here with some tips on how to prep for winter road trips. From getting your car ready, to organizing your travel plans, this checklist will help you get squared away before hitting the road. #1: KNOW YOUR CAR It sounds simple, but every vehicle handles differently, so take the time to know how your car handles in ice or snow. Especially if it’s a rental. Also get up to speed on how all-wheel-drive works, if you have it. We have an AWD video explainer here. #2: CHECK YOUR BATTERY Under the … Continue reading →

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A few weeks back, I assembled a dozen or so gentlemen together for an evening of food and fellowship. The main goal, besides steak eating, bourbon drinking, and cigar smoking, was to show support for a friend of ours who had been in a rut. Knowing we had all reached out to him on an individual level, without much success, I thought it prudent to round up the troops for what I was calling a gentleman’s dinner. Besides, I was really in the mood for a steak. The benefit of living in Tennessee during this period of el niño is that our … Continue reading →

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At this point, it’s abundantly clear that the US is on the wrong side in the Mid-East. Washington has always resorted to covert operations and support for unsavory characters on the way to bringing about regime change in countries whose governments aren’t deemed conducive to American interests. That’s nothing new. Usually, however, there’s at least a semi-plausible argument to be made for why Washington feels the need to support one side over the other. In Syria, there’s no such argument. The idea that the Russians and Iranians represent a bigger to the world than ISIS doesn’t even make sense to … Continue reading →

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In the last couple years US-NATO forces have intentionally pursued an aggressive path with a current trajectory leading humanity straight into World War III. In contrast to the West’s overt warmongering transgressions, the political, economic and military forces of the East in Russia and China have exercised far more prudent, defensive posturing that has demonstrated remarkable restraint, thus saving us from a potential nuclear holocaust that would certainly amount to the earth’s first known manmade caused mass life extinction. Scientists believe five prior planetary mass life extinctions were all the result of cataclysmic natural forces. This presentation will lay bare the suicidal and homicidal tendencies displayed by … Continue reading →

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In Part 1 of this article I discussed the catalyst spark which ignited this Fourth Turning and the seemingly delayed regeneracy. In Part 2 I pondered possible Grey Champion prophet generation leaders who could arise during the regeneracy. In Part 3 I focused on the economic channel of distress which is likely to be the primary driving force in the next phase of this Crisis. In Part 4 I assessed the social and cultural channels of distress dividing the nation. In Part 5 I examined the technological, ecological, political, military channels of distress likely to burst forth with the molten … Continue reading →

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By now, if you use any form of social media whatsoever, you’ve probably seen the scary “mass shootings map” published by PBS, leading people to believe that they live in a terrifying place and that strict gun control is the only answer. You’ve probably read some of the cries for gun control and the stat of “more than one mass shooting a day” happening in the US. To see this propaganda, you’d think that people walk around with Uzis, randomly opening fire all the time. But, you see, the map is BS. It’s a big old truckload of baloney sandwiches, … Continue reading →

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Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt Freng, Principal of Jesus College Oxford, Chairman and Co-founder of the Open Data Institute (ODI), spoke prolifically on the subject of artificial intelligence (AI) at the final Lost Lecture last month. With a title like his you’d expect someone incredibly positive about the subject (and he is) but during the lecture it became more and more apparent that we have been (and continue to be) lied to. The truth is we’re nowhere near as close to full artificial intelligence as the media, Hollywood or indeed academics lead us to believe. However, we continue to see videos … Continue reading →

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The risk of winter allergies can be lowered by preventing the allergens that cause asthma and rhinitis. Although the springtime is more commonly known to produce allergens, the winter can also generate allergens. During the wintertime we spend many more hours indoors, which can produce allergens. Common winter allergens are dust and mold, and even fragrances can set off an allergic reaction. But sometimes to improve winter allergens it’s important to manage other conditions, such as asthma, which can make them much worse. 5 common winter allergen risks There are five common winter allergen risks to look out for: dust, … Continue reading →

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ReadyNutrition Readers, this installment is going to focus on the wonders of Ginseng as a natural food supplement that can serve you in a plethora of extraordinary capacities.  To make it a part of your diet is to give yourself an arsenal of weapons usable against a variety of ailments.  We’re going to give you the basics on its physical properties and manifold uses.  As with all things, prior to using Ginseng consult with your family physician.  He or she will determine if its use is contraindicated for you according to any prescription medications or any condition he or she … Continue reading →

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Flyers must surrender their privacy with their boarding passes If you use hand sanitizer when traveling, the Transportation Security Administration can badger you as if you were a terrorist suspect. TSA is one of the biggest hassles many Americans will encounter this holiday season. I learned that firsthand while flying home from Portland, Ore., on Thanksgiving morning. I arrived at the airport two hours before my flight. As usual, I opted out of going through TSA’s Whole Body Scanners. The agency’s prize possessions are incompetent at detecting terrorist threats; the inspector general reported that they fail to detect 96 percent … Continue reading →

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