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Conspiracies

Prof. Terry wrote this on October 1st as a Comment to my posting of September 23 2013 titled: “A Religion of Peace and Silence.” Prof. Terry is a habitual liberal critic of this blog. His contributions are precious because they … Continue reading

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Syria; Kosovo; Republicans’ Bad Dreams.

President Obama has managed to divide the Republican Party beyond his wildest dreams although he may not have done it on purpose. The topic is the announced intervention in Syria. The libertarian branch of the Republican Party is now comprised … Continue reading

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President Obama Wins War on Terror

President Obama chooses to give an important speech on peace the week before the day when Americans remember those who died to save their freedom-loving society, and to save many others (including me). President Obama declares in a recent speech … Continue reading

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Libertarian Pacifism vs Liberal Pacifism: What I Learned by Arguing with Libertarians

I think there are three good reasons, and many bad reasons, to argue about politics. The first good reason is also the least important. It’s to convince the other guy, the one with whom you argue, of the validity of … Continue reading

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Peace At All Costs: Growing Isolationism Among Libertarians

I expect liberals to be against most wars except those they start themselves (most of them, historically). Such opposition stands to reason because much liberalism is based on a vague feeling of collective guilt: Whatever bad thing happens, it must … Continue reading

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