Author Archives: Joseph

The Cause of Economic Ups and Downs

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Joseph

The current economic crises involving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, and the government has caused a host of activity by the federal reserve and the treasury.  Most people are looking to the government to solve the problem.  If only the … Continue reading →

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America’s Great Depression

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Joseph

At the Mises Institute you can download or read online America’s Great Depression for free.  Many of the other books I mentioned yesterday are available for free at the Mises website.

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Recommended Books

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Joseph

All kinds of theories and ideas are being thrown around on the news and talk radio about how the government should solve the current crisis. Over the years I have become convinced that the government caused the problem and that … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul on the Current Crisis

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Joseph
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Liberty vs. the State as God

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Joseph

Natural men do not like the free market because it leaves everything to chance. Basic evolutionary theory postulates a universe of spontaneous change. “Survival of the fittest” at it’s core seems to indicate that man will take his chances and … Continue reading →

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Obama and Palin on Taxing Oil Companies

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Joseph

George Reisman has written a great article titled, Barack Obama and Sarah Palin on Taxing Oil Companies and Giving the Money to Others. The following quote shows a basic lack of economic understanding from both sides of the aisle: A … Continue reading →

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The Revolution Released

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Joseph

Ron Paul’s new book The Revolution: A Manifesto was officially released this week. I received my copy from Amazon about a week ago and highly recommend it. With chapters on foreign policy, the constitution, economic freedom, personal freedom, and money … Continue reading →

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The Betrayal of the American Right

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Joseph

Murray Rothbard in his Betrayal of the American Right gives the history of the “right” side of the political spectrum and how it changed in the twentieth century. The “extremists” of the Old Right were Isolationist Libertarians who opposed the … Continue reading →

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The Revolution: A Manifesto

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Joseph

Ron Paul has written a new book, The Revolution: A Manifesto. According to Amazon it will be available at the end of April. As I write this article the book is the #4 bestseller in all books on Amazon right … Continue reading →

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The Dangerous Stimulus

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Joseph

Ron Paul spoke to the House on Tuesday, January 29, concerning the economic stimulus package that is being debated in Congress. He points out that: . . . instead of taking the fiscally responsible course and pairing the tax cuts … Continue reading →

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