I found this speech, What would a truly libertarian society look like? and thought you might enjoy it. It gives a good look into the mindset of a Libertarian. Views on business, government, drugs and so on, it addresses a lot of subjects and gives a wonderful view of how the world could be.
The bad news is that it is a bit too idyllic. I respect their vision, and I must say it really appeals to the Conservative in me. But a true Libertarian society is about as likely to happen as a true Communist society. Just for the record, even the “Communist” countries, (USSR, China, Cuba, et. al.) are/were only at the Socialist stage, none have ever made that last step into true Communism.
Government is not going anywhere. And even benevolent governments rule through fear. That’s part of their job. It is precisely that fear that keeps people from breaking the law.
Taxes are a necessary evil to run the government. We found out by experience with the Articles of Confederation that you can’t just ask for taxes.
I agree we are going after the “War on Drugs” backasswards, but it is a necessary action. Most of the drugs that are illegal are that way for very good reasons. They called this stuff “junk” back in the 60′s for a reason. I admit that the sentiences for minor offenses are way too harsh and the seizures are just way over the top. Massive reform is needed.
Read it. I don’t think it will ever happen, but it is a rather wonderful ideal to strive for.
Daily Archives: November 30, 2004
The 29 rules of spelling
I am on multiple message boards, most of which relate to Warhammer 40k. On a lot of these are kids who do not take the effort to spell very well. They use IM and other shorthand which drives me crazy. For me, it casts doubt on them as to how well they can truly spell.
Here is an article, Spelling: A Lost Art, that presents a wonderful, simple way to learn how to spell out the English language.
Teach it to your children, and they will become better spellers and readers.
Air America is still in business
Well, Air America might be viable after all. A lot of people (including me) predicted that they would fold either after the election or by the end of the year when the venture capital ran out. Well, according to the website, they say that they have 41 stations, plus XM and Sirius.
I am surprised, but pleasantly so. I think it is wrong for only one force to be on the air. I hope they continue. It should be a requirement for every Conservative to listen to them at least one day a week. To listen to only opinions that agree with yours is to turn your mind into a pillow. It is precisely the refusal of Liberals to listen to opinions other than their own that isolates them from reality.
Right now and I am listening to “Unfiltered,” and they have “Ask A Vet.” They are talking to a man who was severely injured in Iraq. He made a statement that “The vast majority of Iraqis want us there.” One of the hosts said, “We have to agree to disagree on that.” Just goes to show you how they are. They take their own opinion over the statement of someone who has been over there and seen what has gone on with his own eyes.
It never stops.