September 2011
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“…the libertarian sees no inconsistency in being “leftist” on some issues and...”
– Murray Rothbard (For A New Liberty)
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voldemeg asked: This is sort of ridiculously after the fact but I wanted to thank you again for the amazing giveaway package. (It did arrive safe and sound and I had not checked my messages until now so apologies for not letting you know sooner!) The bumper sticker is proudly displayed on my car and I've been working on several of the books and they're all wonderful, thanks again!
August 2011
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“The reality is that Iran is not a threat to the United States. Not even close....”
– Jack Hunter in “The GOP’s fever for war will destroy any hope of shrinking government.”
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American-Run Gruesome Venereal Disease Experiments...
princedarwin:
Gruesome details of American-run venereal disease experiments on Guatemalan prisoners, soldiers and mental patients in the years after World War II were revealed this week during hearings before a White House bioethics panel investigating the study’s sordid history.
From 1946 to 1948, American taxpayers, through the Public Health Service, paid for syphilis-infected Guatemalan...
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No surprises here: Gadhafi's downfall doesn't... →
From the article:
A new leaked document today reveals the United Nations’ vision for and preparations toward the inevitable post-Gadhafi Libya, complete with plans for foreign “military observers” and UN-run elections.
The UN plan also insists that the UN Security Council “mandate” that NATO used as a pretext for war isn’t going to actually end with the fall of the Gadhafi regime, and that the...
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On toaster ovens.
If you are now or will soon be out of your parents’ house, get a toaster oven!
No, seriously. Unlike the fax machine, the toaster oven is an endlessly advantageous piece of simple technology to own.
Reasons:
it accomplishes the functions of a regular toaster without scary finger-burning slots
you can just stick your whole plate of food in it like a microwave
but your food will get...
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oxandamoron asked: A rational point is made, concessions are given when due, and no childish insults are thrown around. This what libertarians refer to as 'arguing.'
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fuckyeahlibertarian asked: haha wow, a well thought out ass-kicking response - are you one of those libertarians? XD anywho, i guess you have a point on not using up valuable resources on (relatively) trivial matters. I'm not an avid truther myself but i do still find it a bit condescending. Why even put up "9/11 truther" as an option in the first place if it's not desired? it isn't the biggest...
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The Hipster Libertarian is getting married!
thepursuivant:
I think that’s so adorable in the most “You’ll be with that person forever and ever” kind of way. I wish her so much happiness. :) I hopes it’s perfect and wonderful and I don’t know why but when people get married it makes me so happy.
Thank you! That’s very kind of you :)
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fuckyeahlibertarian asked: i checked out that campaign bootcamp thing. I got to the "what are your top issues" part and saw the option of "9/11 truth (if you check this box, don't waste your time applying)". this is disgusting. are you people really willing to turn down the truther movement like a bunch of assholes? it's not my top issue but it's still a shame how you guys treat other...
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So the announcement of this is what I've been... →
Young Americans for Liberty Campaign Bootcamps — ten of them, this fall, all around the country, to teach libertarians how to be successful in politics. If you live near one, consider attending! It’s only 20 bucks.
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Let's make a list. Reblog with one (1) thing...
Here’s mine: The U.S. government is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians thanks to our immoral, unnecessary, and unconstitutional invasion of Iraq.
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Animal Rights from an Anarchist/Libertarian...
onegodonemaster:
I find it strange that so many of my fellow libertarians and anarchists oppose and ridicule animal rights with such passion. For one thing, an animal right is perfectly libertarian in that it is a negative right. Unlike incoherent positive rights, such as the ‘right’ to education or health care, the animal right is, at bottom, a right to be left alone. It does not call for...
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mrharrisv3-deactivated20111014 asked: Just wanted to say I love your blog and what it represents. I throughly enjoy your posts. very informative and educational. Keep up the good work!
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Help me, intertubes!
Here’s the shortest version of my long sob story:
Last night I went to the grocery store. When I came out and tried to unlock my car, the lock broke. Key turns; catches nothing. There is no exterior lock on the passenger side. So I effectively was locked out.
I thought I’d be clever and avoid the locksmith and/or towing cost by breaking into the car. The alarm went off, but I...
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On War, Obama Has Been Worse Than Bush →
Some excerpts:
In ‘04, in the Chicago Tribune, Obama said, “There’s not much of a difference between my position on Iraq and George Bush’s position at this stage.”
Throughout the years, he voted for war funding once he was senator, and he defended his votes. Presumably it would be wrong to defund an immoral war. And in 2008, Obama hailed the Iraq surge — a...
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“If it’s wrong to send a predator drone to blow up a house in Pittsburgh, it’s...”
– Lew Rockwell (via thecheekylibertarian)
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The Broken Window
evilteabagger:
Really, it’s the quintessential libertarian post. If you haven’t made a Broken Window post you really haven’t made it as a libertarian. I’ve made quite a few, especially when I was reading Bastiat for the first time. I guess this can be added to the archives.
Earlier today I was sitting in my living room with my roommate Jon watching National Treasure (great movie, even for...
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“What’s the worst that Ron Paul could do? Try to get America back on the...”
– Conor Friedersdorf, “Why does Ron Paul scare you?”
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Just had a 5.9 magnitue earthquake. We ran outside... →
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So I'm making jewelry now and you can buy it.
Click on the image of each to purchase (or the top one’s here and the bottom one here). More to come!
Also browse the rest of ledejeuner’s shop while you’re there.
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theaterfires asked: wait is this new? did you just get engaged, like, now? if so, congratulations! i'm very happy for you! if not, sorry for not being caught up to speed, i just started following you today, but i still give you my congratulations for your engagement anyway in that case :) very pretty ring. best wishes for you!
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“Secret prisons are not a thing of the past. They are not unique to the Bush...”
– Inspired by a couple posts I’ve reblogged here on tumblr today, here’s a new post on my blog: “Tortured Inertia”
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Al Jazeera: Human Rights Watch calls for Criminal... →
geopoliticus:
Human Rights Watch has called on Barack Obama, the current US president, to order a criminal investigation into alleged detainee abuse by his predecessor, George W Bush, and senior figures from his administration.
“There are solid grounds to investigate Bush, [former vice president Dick] Cheney, [former secretary of defence Donald] Rumsfeld, and [former CIA director George]...
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