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Reclaiming the Antistate Roots of Christmas19:10 Shortly after hearing about the birth of Jesus, Herod the king tried to have the child murdered. Indeed, Herod's oppressive rule and the predations of the Roman state play a huge role in the Christmas story. Environmentalism Is a Convenient Excuse for Authoritarianism19:10 The economic doctrine of “externalities” has become an excuse for governments to intervene economically in heavy-handed ways, all in the name of “saving” the environment. The Libertarian Political Messages in “The Mark of Zorro”18:03 The 1940 version of The Mask of Zorro is more than a swashbuckling film featuring Zorro and his skills with the sword. It is also a reminder that the state is oppressive and seeks to take away the natural rights and liberties of the people. More Largesse from Santa Claus Trump14:34 All children eventually learn that the presents under the Christmas tree come from family and friends, who must pay for them with their own money, and not from Santa Claus. Trump Ignores Sound Economics at His Peril - And Ours12:14 Like his predecessor, President Trump unsuccessfully tries to convince Americans that their economic pain isn’t real, but Americans know the difference. Why Are Houses So Expensive? It's Deliberate Government Policy6:41 Historically, it has been very poor manners in Washington to admit that keeping home prices high is a deliberate policy. High prices are not the "unintended consequence" of good intentions. Trump Says US Will Keep Seized Venezuelan Oil and Tankers24.prosince President Trump said on Monday that the US will “keep” the Venezuelan oil and two tankers that it seized off the coast of Venezuela, and is escalating a blockade on the country. The Australian Israel Lobby Is Flat-Out Saying They Want a Ban on Criticism of Israel24.prosince Caitlin Johnstone: "Not just hate speech against Jews. Criticism of a foreign state. They’re coming right out and saying it." Gallup poll says Jerome Powell is more popular than Donald Trump24.prosince The poll shows Powell’s approval rating at 44 percent, compared with Trump’s second-term low of 36 percent. Trump renews threat to annex Greenland24.prosince The struggle with the U.S. seems to have sparked renewed appreciation for the island in metropolitan Denmark. Gold price near $4,500. Silver price above $70.24.prosince "Gold and silver prices both set new all-time highs on Tuesday as persistent geopolitical uncertainty continues to keep safe-haven demand elevated." Was Scrooge the Victim in A Christmas Carol?23.prosince Scrooge was never mistreated by his nephew, by Cratchit, or by those seeking charitable donations. Scrooge was always free to refuse them all. Woodrow Wilson's Christmas Grift of 191323.prosince Two days before Christmas, 1913, the infamous “creature from Jekyll Island,” the Federal Reserve System, was birthed into our body politic. It has been devouring the economy ever since. The Fallacy of “Public” Education23.prosince There is clearly no need for formal instruction in "how to play," in "getting along with the group," in "selecting a dentist," and the multitude of similar ‘courses’ given in "modern education." |