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Words of Reagan
I was in a bit of a sour mood earlier this morning, so did what any liberty-addict would do — I looked on YouTube for a patriotic video. Well, I found one that reminds me why Ronald Reagan will always be my favorite president. The video below includes a bit of Reagan’s famous “Time for Choosing” speech that was given in ’64. Below you will find the entire text. It’s a bit long, but you owe it to yourself to read it. It’s a gem. Ronald Reagan — American Hero. Thank you very much. Thank you and good evening. The sponsor has been identified, but unlike most television programs, the performer hasn’t been provided with a script. As a matter of fact, I have been permitted to choose my own ideas regarding … Read entire article »
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Money, by Ayn Rand
The following is an excerpt from Atlas Shrugged, written by Ayn Rand, page 387. Used without permission. Rearden heard Bertram Scudder, outside the group, say to a girl who made some sound of indignation, “Don’t let him disturb you. You know, money is the root of all evil … Read entire article »
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Blog Contest!
Hey all, I just launched Reason and Capitalism’s first blog contest, where you can quicly enter for a chance to win 200 dollars and a permanent link from my Make Money Online article, which already has a page rank of four! Read more here! … Read entire article »
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Abbrasive Capitalist
Up to this point on Reason and Capitalism, I’ve maintained a fairly professional and scholarly writing style. However, I recently stumbled into a movement so full of BS that I will take a break from semi-scholarliness in order to vent my frustrations at the utter stupidity of certain individuals. The movement is based upon the idea that we are a “consumer society.” This is obviously bad, because, well, crap, it’s just bad to consume stuff. Because that is so selfish. In order to combat this, several have made it known that they will not be purchasing materials on the day after Thanksgiving, in order to serve poor people. Yes, they say they won’t buy products made by poor people in order to server poor people. Yes, this is as stupid as … Read entire article »
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Make Money Online
So many people have come to me asking how I make my online income. I can’t blame them, considering, from their perspective at least, it looks like I just piddle around on the computer all day. Nothing could be further from the truth. To make money online is hard work, and isn’t easy. But I love it. I know that you can’t just sit back and expect a check to come flying through the front door. You have to go and seek and get that check by working hard and earning it. I would say “by the sweat of your brow”, but, well, I’ve never seen someone sweat while typing. Anyways, to make money online with a website is actually a three point process. It happens when a formula is applied, not … Read entire article »
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Green Blogs
Today is the day that blogs are encouraged to write something about the environment. So I will. I support market anarchy so we can turn trees into lumber and fish into meat and cows into hamburgers. I feel so green. Capitalism increases technology through healthy competition. Competition increases technology. Advanced technology nearly always increases greeness of the environmental impact. Freedom breeds green things, be it a nice environment or green dollars. So save a cow and eat a burger. … Read entire article »
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The Use of Force
In the past, with my infatuation with the Second Amendment and the right of self-preservation, I was often viewed as someone who enjoyed thinking of violence and the utilization of force. At the time, such a reputation humored me, considering it seemed so romantic and dramatic. Now, it doesn’t. Violence is something to be hated. Violence on even the most limited scale is simply the end result of evil — I despise its existence and love its absence. Death, killing, destruction and carnage are not the goal of mankind. Despair is not the existence we ought to desire. Peace, happiness, love, kindness — these are the values that give meaning to life, and these are the things which man wishes for himself. Of course, most agree with this principle, at least theoretically. … Read entire article »
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