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I couldn’t have said it any better than this article does.
The truth of the matter is that we are created to be free. God created us free and when we are free we thrive. Ideas flourish. Innovation soars. Imagination roars. The more we are bound by government, the more we lose this freedom and then our thriving turns to a struggle of striving.
Stay free.
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There is an article about the tech bubble over at the Mises Insitute this morning that is really quite excellent. Being that I am a technology worker myself, I find it very heartening to know that all those who moved to IT and the web will (hopefully) slowy die away. My favorite quote from this article over at mises is:
But a violent purge is not going to happen… though I do see some “green shoots.” Not the kind the pundits talk about of course… the green shoots I’m talking about are manic hype-laden hot air businesses going bankrupt. Despite the propping up of the economy, it is happening. I give a silent cheer whenever one gives up the ghost. Die! Die worthless hype!
The vacuous flippers and con men continue to mill around, but subsequent bubbles are luring them away. I cheer too whenever I see one leave tech for “greener pastures.” Look! Over there! There’s a bubble in pork bellies! Go! Good riddance.
So I suppose that if the bubble machine stays away from our field we might finally return to sanity. “Hackers” will start innovating again, and real honest sustainable businesses run by businessmen without diagnosable mental disorders will begin once again to dominate the field.
We can only hope.
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An excerpt from Romans 13 Revisited:
“Let every soul be subject unto the [U.S. Constitution.] For there is no [Constitution] but of God: the [Constitution] that be [is] ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the [Constitution], resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For [the Constitution is] not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the [Constitution]? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For [the Constitution] is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for [the Constitution] beareth not the sword in vain: for [the Constitution] is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For this cause pay ye tribute also: for [the Constitution is] God’s minister, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”
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Right here.
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Here is an excellent article. I knew I liked Tolkien for a reason (the books alone are enough, but this just proves that he was a good man). It’s the simple folks that always shoulder the burden.
I also have a great quote for the day from Tolkein that I agree with wholeheartedly, though I don’t think I’d be executing anyone:
My political opinions lean more and more to Anarchy (philosophically understood, meaning abolition of control not whiskered men with bombs) — or to »unconstitutional« Monarchy. I would arrest anybody who uses the word state (in any sense other than the inanimate realm of England and its inhabitants, a thing that has neither power, rights nor mind); and after a chance of recantation, execute them if they remained obstinate!
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Inflation as only Ducktales can explain it. What I like about this is how simple and plain it is. This is common sense.
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Read this article. That’s right – other car companies are gobbling up the leftovers from Chrysler, GM, and any other socialized mess of the auto industry. If they would have just failed in the first place, they’d already be replaced and people could be back to work!
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If this is really what is happening the I am truly scared. Somehow I think we’re a bit more in the middle, but we all need that Middle of the Road Policies lead to socialism
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http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/04/obamas-gorbachev-moment/
It’s nice when folks start to make sense. Here’s an idea for every American (including the government): Live responsibily within your means while paying off debt.
