Jake Johnston discusses the coup in Bolivia last year following accusations of election fraud by former President Evo Morales. Leading up to the election, the Organization of American States had raised concerns about the legitimacy of the election, given...
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The Libertarian View: Police – The Problem and Solution. Rothbard and Brennan
https://youtu.be/VJdRucRLAdU In short, the problem with police is they are (a) coercively funded, any organization who's 'customers' can't opt out will get worse service than they otherwise would; (b) a monopoly, one cannot start up a competing police agency with the...
Deadly Charms: Seduction by Serial Killers and the State
There is an apparent seductive appeal to the serial murderer, those—mostly men—who are remembered for their last name and the litany of their bloody deeds. Movies, books and in some cases fan bases are dedicated to them. They inspire art, and despite their cruelty,...
How the Press Forgot the Crimes of George W. Bush
Former president George W. Bush has returned to the spotlight to give moral guidance to America in these troubled times. In a statement released on Tuesday, Bush announced that he was “anguished” by the “brutal suffocation” of George Floyd and declared that “lasting...
Minneapolis City Council Will Vote To Abolish The Police Department
In spite of the Mayor's opposition, the Minneapolis City Counsel will vote to disband the Minneapolis Police Department and develop a new community based model for the city. The Minneapolis Appeal is reporting that it will be a veto-proof majority. From The Appeal: On...
The Counter Revolution
Police and fireman are a powerful force in city politics. They show up and vote. Union members are active in door-to-door politics. The politicians need them to raise revenue and protect them from the wrath of the masses. Now they are threatening their paychecks....
6/6/20 David Stockman on America’s Fake Money Pandemic
Scott talks to David Stockman about his latest article on the economic fallout from the coronavirus lockdowns. Stockman begins by pointing out a startling fact: though the stock market has now returned to all-time highs, the American job numbers are back down to where...
The Tiananmen Square Massacre: From China’s Authoritarian Roots to the Iconic “Tank Man”
This is a deep dive into the protests – and the massacre – that took place at Tiananmen Square.
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