Atlas Shrugged: From Fiction to Fact in 52 Years

Politicians invariably respond to crises — that in most cases they themselves created — by spawning new government programs, laws and regulations. These, in turn, generate more havoc and poverty, which inspires the politicians to create more programs…and the downward spiral repeats itself until…

good article, particularly that it describes precisely the merry-go-round on which [...]

The future belongs to libertarians

This author over-focused on the ignorance of another columnist, but managed to present libertarian principles well. However, election2008 shows clearly that we face a huge task in counseling with our brainwashed populace, which has been taught to deny Reason. Rather long but worthwhile read.

But will his Title become correct?

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Why I am an Objectivist

“I…value life…above all other things. The right and good is that which contributes to my life and the wrong and evil is that which destroys it. Every action I take must pass through the gates of identification before being pursued as a value which I understand will contribute to my life. Happiness is my ultimate [...]

WORSE THAN THE GREAT DEPRESSION

So, why Worse Than The Great Depression? What makes me believe that the current depression will be worse than the Great Depression? The author presents six of the most important fundamentals that are “baked in the cake” and that suggest of a Greater Depression.

Striker:  Good, but “suggest” hell, we are already sliding into this [...]

Freddie & Fanny — Don’t bail them out!

Mark Thornton explains that a bailout/nationalization will only make the problem worse, and even bring on Depression. The only reason answer, consistent with justice and good economics, is a full liquidation of Freddie and Fannie. … and all the others that are going under in coming weeks…!

Striker:  Collapse began months before this, but this [...]