We hear a lot about equality in the presidential campaign, and elsewhere. Equal pay. Equal income. Leveling of playing fields, and so forth. We hear almost nothing about liberty. This raises the question: What’s the most important thing for our … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
Gun Sales at Record Level In October: A Healthy Thing for America
The FBI’s background check system for gun sales processed more than 2.3 million checks in October, setting an all-time record for the month. It’s a healthy sign! It means not all Americans are clueless about the growing dangers of our … Continue reading
Chilling Dutch Proposal for a “National Racism Register”
“Left-wing party demands 1,000 strong racism police and national anti-immigration register,” reads a headline in the UK Daily Express, referring to The Netherlands (Holland). A national “racism register”would be established listing all citizens who badmouth migrants and immigration. Left-wing parties, … Continue reading
Freedom and Liberty Define Trump Supporters
From my lastest Newsmax article: Newsmax reports that Donald Trump continues his assault on biased and dishonest media, tweeting his disapproval over a perceived lack of coverage of the reopened FBI investigation of Hillary Clinton and her private email server. … Continue reading
The Psychology of Statism
Statism refers to the belief in expansive, never-ending government. Statism is the opposite extreme of the American Constitution and Bill of Rights. These documents severely limited government, saying government may only do the handful of things the documents specify it … Continue reading
Does FBI Chief Comey fear a President Trump?
FBI Director James Comey went against Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s advice on Friday when he sent a letter to Congress announcing that he is reopening the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server after new evidence was discovered, according to … Continue reading
Respect (Michael Bassey Johnson)
“If you truly want to be respected by people you love, you must prove to them that you can survive without them.” ― Michael Bassey Johnson, The Infinity Sign
Why Obamacare’s Collapse Might Not Matter in the Election
Normally, the collapse of a president’s signature legislation would have an impact on the election. But if Hillary Clinton trots to victory as some anticipate, it will be reasonable to ask what happened? Regardless of who wins the election, Obamacare’s … Continue reading
Airbnb New York: Another Business Murdered by Politicians
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a law placing a fine of up to $7,500 on anyone who uses a home sharing site to advertise a short-term rental apartment — essentially killing the popular operation of Airbnb. Supporters of … Continue reading
On Leaving the Country if Trump Wins
Al Sharpton, Miley Cyrus and numerous Hollywood celebrities threaten to leave the United States if Donald Trump is elected president. Even Barack Obama’s press secretary refused to answer when asked if Barack Obama would leave the country if Trump wins. … Continue reading
Young People vs. Capitalism: A Truly Sad Development
From an article at the Foundation for Economic Education: It’s not exactly news that capitalism has an image problem. Say the word “capitalist” and the image that comes to mind is of a rapacious, self-interested robber baron – less Steve … Continue reading
The Psychology of Naiveté
What does it mean to be “naive”? Does it always involve innocence or honest misunderstanding? Not exactly. Because after the fact people will tell you things like, “I was so naive. But if I’m really honest about it, I actually … Continue reading