Tag Archives: libertarian

Foreign relations: the practical case for a conservative view

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

Tweet A friend posted on Facebook a quote from LDS Church leader Ezra Taft Benson that states, in part: Nothing in the Constitution nor in logic grants to the president of the United States or to Congress the power to … Continue reading →

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Pot supporters want to diminish human excellence

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Tweet Voters in Colorado, Oregon and Washington will soon decide whether marijuana will be legalized in their states. More and more conservative and libertarian politicians are getting behind the movement to legalize pot. Anti-immigration stalwart Tom Tancredo from Colorado and … Continue reading →

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Burning Man festival: a libertarian's delight?

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

Tweet I’ve been intrigued by Nevada’s Burning Man festival ever since a long-ago co-worker painted a glowing picture of it – and the art I’ve seen in photos of the free-wheeling festival looks wonderfully creative. But not being a fan … Continue reading →

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Lord Acton and the correct meaning of liberty

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Tweet A very confused and overzealous friend believes that John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton (Lord Acton, 1834-1902) was a libertarian by today’s standards. This confused friend also thinks my use of a quote from Acton’s writings about liberty being “the right … Continue reading →

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