Pandemic is just a medical journal word, code for “you’re on your own.” Other similar words are drought, war, famine, death, recession, panic of [yyyy], and so forth.
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History of the ATF: How the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Became Corrupt & Abusive
It’s unlikely that there is a single federal alphabet organization less popular among the readership of this website than the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. These are the people who gave us both the Siege at Ruby Ridge and the Siege of Waco. What’s more, they may well be engaged in an entirely unconstitutional exercise: monitoring and patrolling the gun ownership of law-abiding citizens.
The Answer is Always Individualism
I just saw an article by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen called “It’s Time to Build.” I’m both encouraged and troubled by it.
Don’t Be Judgmental
I have suffered writers’ block (enough with the cheering over there), but it has not been coterminous with the Covid19 shutdown. I’ll share with you where it came from.
On Authority
Our society has a sickness. No, not COVID-19, but a lack of real authority. I’m not talking about the chattering heads in State and national capitals, the authoritarians.
Viral Thuggery
There’s a phrase I’ve seen making the rounds recently: “No one has the right to infect others.” Sounds good on the surface. But… What does that even mean? Beyond justifying coronapocalypse tyranny, that is.
Radley Balko
When I became a true self-labelling voluntaryist, one of my first favorites was Radley Balko. That was one reason I was so happy to see that Skyler Collins had posted a talk by Radley on this web site — and it is a talk on my favorite Balko topic, militarization of law enforcement.
“China Lied, People Died?” Look Who’s Talking!
If a government lies and people die as a result, that government and its functionaries should be held responsible, right? Good enough for me. But sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, so if we’re having Peking Duck this week, I’d like to know when Thiessen plans to cough up his share of US government’s tab.
Boredom in a Land of Plenty
I suspect modern boredom isn’t about a lack of things to do, but not finding interest in the things you’re supposed to be doing, or wanting to do. Maybe guilt is the real cause of boredom.
Socialistic Policy Only Worsen Economy
I appreciate those who are making a heroic effort to keep the economy running; putting their health and lives on the line for our benefit.