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Biden’s Yemen Policy Isn’t Working

Biden’s Yemen Policy Isn’t Working

by | Feb 29, 2024 | ,

For the last several weeks, the country of Yemen and their Houthi government have been in the news far more than they were during their war with Saudi Arabia. This is because the Houthis began to attack ships in the Red Sea, a frustrated reaction to the United States’ role in the war in Gaza. The United States has responded by repeatedly bombing the country in Yemen. The decision to bomb was met with support from politicians like Mitch McConnell and Roger Wicker, and commentators like Ben Shapiro, while others like Mike Lee, Thomas Massie, and Rand Paul have questioned it. Some call it...

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Why Kentucky Needs School Choice

Why Kentucky Needs School Choice

by | Jan 16, 2024 |

Republicans in Kentucky’s House of Representatives are pushing for school choice. This comes after Kentucky's Supreme Court ruled that no tax dollars could go to any school besides public schools. Now, the GOP fighting back. State Rep. Josh Calloway introduced a bill that would ask if voters would be willing to amend the constitution to allow “families of limited financial means more educational choices.” The amendment would allow for “a portion of the educational costs for parents of students outside of that common school system.” Change is needed in Kentucky’s education system. As it sits,...

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Yes, There Are Innocent Palestinians

Yes, There Are Innocent Palestinians

by | Dec 11, 2023 | ,

Recently, conservative radio personality Mark Levin went to X to voice his opinion on the ongoing war in Gaza. He linked to an article written by D.W. Wilber, whose background is in U.S. intelligence. In the article, and repeated by Levin, Wilber claims, “So let’s get a few things clear. First of all, there are no ‘innocent Palestinians.’” This take is fundamentally inhumane when considering that many of whom that have lost their lives in this war have been children. As of October 31, 133 babies under the age of one have been killed thanks to Israeli bombs. This represents just a portion of...

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Yes, Capitalism Did Reduce Extreme Poverty 

Yes, Capitalism Did Reduce Extreme Poverty 

by | Oct 30, 2023 | ,

One of the best arguments in support of free market capitalism is how much capitalism has reduced extreme poverty. Between 1820 and 2015, extreme poverty plummeted from 90% to 10% globally in that span.  This statistic is one of the greatest accomplishments of mankind and should be celebrated as such. However, some argue that this statistic is not the achievement that capitalists say it is. In fact, they argue this graph is wrong and that capitalism has not been the motivator of cutting extreme poverty.  In a paper written by anti-capitalists Jason Hickel and Dylan Sullivan from 2022, they...

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The U.S. Invasion of Afghanistan Was Never Necessary

The U.S. Invasion of Afghanistan Was Never Necessary

by | Sep 18, 2023 | ,

Twenty-two years ago today, the Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2001 became law following the attacks of 9/11, allowing the United States to invade Afghanistan that October. That war lasted for two decades and led to an opium crisis, the Taliban maintaining their power, and hundreds of thousands of lives lost. Despite the devastation the war caused, many argue that it was justified because of 9/11. There is no doubt that Americans were justified in their righteous anger against Osama bin Laden and the rest of al-Qaeda. However, to view this attack as an act of war rather than a...

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Biden’s Unwinnable War in Ukraine is His Weakest Policy

Biden’s Unwinnable War in Ukraine is His Weakest Policy

by | Aug 9, 2023 | ,

Many Americans regard Joe Biden’s performance as president to be poor, as noted by his approval/disapproval ratings. While most point to his record on inflation, immigration, crime, and the overall economy to be the lows of presidency, what should be is his poor handling of the Russo-Ukrainian War. In a recent CNN poll, 55% of Americans believe that Congress should not give any additional funding to Ukraine. The ones who do favor more aid to Ukraine want to see more of it through intelligence instead of weaponry. It is not hard to understand why when looking at how disastrous the results...

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Bernie Sanders Is Angry About Wealth

Bernie Sanders Is Angry About Wealth

by | May 17, 2023 | , ,

Bernie is at it again folks. Recently, the Democratic senator proposed that the government confiscate all the money that a person makes above $999 million. This came about from an interview with Chris Wallace discussing his new book, It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism. This is nothing new for Bernie, as he is known for his criticisms about billionaires. In fact, he has called for abolishing the very concept of billionaires in the past. He argued on the campaign trail in 2019, “There should be no billionaires. We are going to tax their extreme wealth and invest in working people.” The idea...

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A Second Trump Presidency Promise No Improvements on Trade

A Second Trump Presidency Promise No Improvements on Trade

by | Mar 6, 2023 | , ,

Over the past few weeks, former President Donald Trump has been releasing some of his proposals if he were to return to the White House in 2024. While many of his positions pose great danger to personal liberty, such as his plan to “end crime and keep Americans safe,” his proposals on tariffs are near the top in terms of ignorance. In a video posted on February 27, Donald Trump released his plan to “end our reliance on China.” In the short video, Trump claims that his plan would increase American jobs by the millions and remove our dependence on China. The Trump War Room Twitter account...

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Trenton Hale is a libertarian commentator who posts content on his Instagram @casual_libertarian and Substack, Casual Libertarian. He is the author of two books, "The Failed Idea: How Socialism Fails in Theory and Practice," and "Freedom for All: How a Libertarian Society Would Function."



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Israel Winner of the 2003 Iraq Oil War

Israel Winner of the 2003 Iraq Oil War

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From the Foreword by Lawrence B. Wilkerson: “[T]he debate over whether oil was a principal reason for the 2003 invasion has waxed and waned, with one camp arguing that it absolutely was, while the other argues the precise opposite.” “Mr. Vogler, himself a former...

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