Tag Archives: direct action

Kagan and the Constitution

Posted on July 9, 2010 by justino

It is frustrating having politicians talk about rights. Last week, Supreme Court Justice nominee Elena Kagan, the White House’s solicitor general, was being questioned by Sen. Tom Coburn (Okla.) about natural rights. The day before, he had unsuccessfully tried to get … Continue reading →

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Darian Worden on Why Libertarians Are Left

Posted on April 1, 2010 by justino

Generally, I agree that the terms “left” and “right” in the mainstream political vernacular are a false alternative. Both liberals and conservatives support a violent organization that usurps individual rights and autonomy by its very existence. They may do so … Continue reading →

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Tilting at Electoral Windmills

Posted on March 9, 2010 by justino

The phrase “tilting at windmills” is often meant as a swipe at someone who incorrectly perceives a non-existent or idealized enemy and pursues a course of action based on that misunderstanding. The phrase was inspired by the the character Don Quixote, … Continue reading →

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The Pragmatism of Principles

Posted on February 4, 2010 by justino

Leonard Read, the founder of the Foundation for Economic Education, said principles are not compromised; they are abandoned. Principles, by their nature, are utilized or they are not. That is an important reminder for those who believe the maximum role of … Continue reading →

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What Action Next?

Posted on November 6, 2009 by justino

Now what? In effect, that question was posed by a member of a Dallas liberty group. The Campaign for Liberty, Tea Party, and 9/12 movements have organized around the idea gaining back our freedom and nation by getting the right … Continue reading →

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