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The Congressional Betrayal of America

"...I know that I have never been so well pleased, as when I could shift power from my own, on the shoulders of others; nor have I ever been able to conceive how any rational being could propose...

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Weekend open thread

It's quitting time on a Friday and that can mean only one thing: time for the RoR open thread. To kick off the discussion, how about these:1.) The only thing last night's VP debate showed was that...

Started in The Rule of Reason • 5 days ago • 0 responses
Objectivist Round Up @ The Crucible & Column

The Crucible & Column hosts this week's Objectivist Round Up featuring an extensive look at the mortgage meltdown.

Started in The Rule of Reason • 6 days ago • 0 responses
The "Sensitivity" Syndrome II

One wishes that courage was spent on causes and actions worthy of the virtue. Last August, in "The 'Sensitivity' Syndrome," I commented on Random House's cancellation of the publication of Sherry...

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Bailouts: No. Capitalism: YES!

The fashionable and freedom-focused are all rushing to order CAC's 'Bailouts: No. Capitalism: YES!' T-Shirt in time for the big vote.Pictured below is the Women's T-Shirt; in addition, we are also...

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The?Sensitivity? Syndrome: II

One wishes that courage was spent on causes and actions worthy of the virtue. Last August, in?The?Sensitivity? Syndrome,? I commented on Random House?s cancellation of the publication of Sherry...

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Book Review: 'The Capitalist Manifesto' by Andrew Bernstein

Given the recent depressing current events, I am planning to review several books that are pertinent to those who wish to defend laissez-faire capitalism on moral, historical and economic grounds....

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Book Review: 'FDR's Folly' by Jim Powell

The ongoing financial crisis is being compared to the early warning signs of the great depression. Alarmingly, today's political leaders are proposing the largest act of Federal economic intervention...

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The Financial Panic and the Only Proper Answer to It

One fact is absolutely clear: most of the blame for the current financial panic is utterly misdirected. Rather than hold accountable the irrational government policies that encouraged irresponsible...

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John Allison takes a stand

According to blogger Dave Wilson, Objectivist John Allison, President & CEO of BB&T has shared his thoughts on the current mortgage panic:Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are the primary cause of...

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