Fiction versus reality – a proton torpedo won’t save you
In fictional scenarios, there is almost always a single—usually incredibly challenging—objective whereby an enemy can be significantly weakened or even defeated entirely. Think of Luke Skywalker...
View ArticleWork Smart, Not Hard
For years, we've been advised to "work hard" if we want to succeed, but the truth is that—at least since the dawn of the industrial revolution—it is those who have figured out how to not work hard who...
View ArticleIdaho Lawmaker Berates ‘Loser Snowflakes’ for Suffering from the Problems He...
Perhaps it's time the "loser snowflakes" of the world started recognizing the real source of their problems. Stephen Hartgen is a Republican Idaho State Representative from Twin Falls. This means he...
View ArticleUBI Proposals Prove Welfare Critics Have Been Right All Along
If there is anything positive to be said about the growing chorus of voices advocating a "Universal Basic Income" or UBI, it's that the long-term critics of the welfare state have at last been proven...
View ArticleWhy I’ll never be one of Jeff Deist’s new ‘blood and soil’ libertarians
I honestly didn't want to write this article. I have already made a few Facebook comments trying to clarify what was wrong with Jeff Deist's "For a New Libertarian" speech, but sadly the controversy...
View ArticleThe Myth of ‘Good Government’
Although it's common for conservatives to look back to the 'progressive era' as the 'beginning of the end' of what they consider constitutional and therefore good government, they're not looking back...
View ArticleThe Existence of the State makes Evil People far more Dangerous
Do you hate Donald Trump (or Barack Obama or the Bushes or the Clintons, etc.)? Do you think these people are evil? Did you hate them and consider them to be evil before they became politicians?...
View ArticleREVIEW: Anker Roav Dash Cam C1
I recently acquired the excellent Anker Roav Dash Cam C1 and have put it through a series of tests over the last several weeks. There are a number of features which make this product appealing...
View ArticleThe Illusory Goal of Defeating the State through Politics
The argument for engaging in politics as a means of weakening the state's power is undercut by the reality of political ambition. If there were politicians who endeavored steadfastly to reduce the pain...
View ArticleREVIEW: Anker Universal Magnetic Car Mount
I recently began using the Anker Universal Magnetic Car Mount to hold my phone for navigation in my vehicle, and I'm quite impressed with its performance. Unlike larger phone holders which stick to the...
View ArticleThe Doctrine of Parrish
Don't hurt people and don't take their stuff. If you do, make restitution as best you can. Restitution is a debt you owe to those you have harmed, but it's not an excuse for them to seek retribution...
View ArticleFirst They Came… Why ‘Innocent Until Proven Guilty’ Matters More than Ever
What we are seeing today is the normalization of a disturbing trend which has been slowly growing over the last couple of decades: The wholesale destruction of lives and careers through rumors,...
View ArticleREVIEW: Anker SoundBuds Slim+ Wireless Earbuds
I'm a fan of Anker products and also of wireless electronics, so the SoundBuds Slim+ Wireless Earbuds were a natural fit for me. Speaking of fit, I've certainly purchased earbuds with multiple tips for...
View ArticleFreedom’s Simple Formula
What does it mean to be "free"? To me, being free or having freedom simply means living one's life free from threats, demands, orders, coercion, or claimed authority emanating from other individuals or...
View ArticleREVIEW: Roav by Anker SmartCharge Spectrum 2-Port USB Car Charger
The Roav by Anker SmartCharge Spectrum is a powerful 2-port USB car charger, but it has more than a few tricks up its sleeve. In addition to being a Quick Charge 3.0 charger and having a programmable...
View ArticleTrial by Media is a Political Weapon
Think about the power of the 'trial by media' trend as a political weapon. A multimillion-dollar Senate race in Alabama that was effectively unwinnable for the Democrats is now all but theirs after a...
View ArticlePeaceful Coexistence is Possible
My recipe for peaceful coexistence is pretty simple. Don't hurt people and don't take their stuff. Additionally, don't be a dick. While that last part may not be mandatory, it's still a good rule of...
View Article‘Economist’ Paul Krugman Doesn’t Think Risk Deserves Reward
So-called economist Paul Krugman's latest screed expresses his fury that the GOP's proposed tax plan would include "a tax break for people whose income comes from owning a business rather than in the...
View ArticleAll State Actions are Inherently Criminal
When someone talks about or alludes to the so-called 'proper role in government,' they are saying there are times when the initiation of force against peaceful people is justified. They are claiming...
View ArticleStatism and Justice are wholly incompatible
According to the average statist, "justice" involves preemptively hurting someone because their actions might possibly, theoretically hurt someone else in the future, maybe, according to someone else's...
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