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Russian Roulette: For Fun and Profit!
We'll make you an offer you can't refuse!
Apr 11
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March 2024
Conversion Therapy
You can't turn off or change genetically determined traits on a whim. People who believe otherwise are fools, idiots, or just plain stupid. You…
Mar 13
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The Ends Justify the Means
Assume that the "ends justify the means." Well. You just assumed what is not true.
Mar 12
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Ends and Means
If people recognized and acknowledged the principle that the "ends never justify the means," then 90+% of our political problems would cease to exist.
Mar 11
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To Understand and Be Understood
Most people seek neither to understand or to be understood. They much prefer simple assertion and agreement. Rationality and objectivity are skills that…
Mar 5
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Covid Con
Truth and respect for reality is in short supply. And it pretty much always has been...
Mar 1
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February 2024
Cowboy Wisdom #9
Always consider another person's context and don't pretend only what YOU want is relevant and important. You may suffer negative consequences for your…
Feb 8
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Food Fascists: The Movie
Those who want to ban trans fats or any food or substance are violating the rights of autonomous adults to consume—or not consume—whatever they want. My…
Feb 7
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"Imposing" Freedom
Can you "force" someone to be free?
Feb 6
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Anarchic Contradictions
Libertarian anarchists seek a free society. Unfortunately, the contradictions in their positions make their quest Quixotic.
Feb 5
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Government and Anarchy, Part II
A further discussion of points raised in "Government and Anarchy" regarding the problems inherent in the foundations of libertarian anarchy.
Feb 4
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Government and Anarchy
Is relying upon a properly limited government or upon private, competing defense agencies the better way to achieve and preserve liberty?
Feb 3
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