General

Re: debate videos

shackleford — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:16:27 GMT

John James:

Depends on how you define "statist". I think Noam Chomsky would be fine with the label "anarcho-syndicalist"...which...

Anarcho-Syndicalism: A Recipe for Ruin

Syndical Syndrome

Chomsky’s Economics

Critique of Anarcho-Syndicalism

Substantial critique of An-Syndicalism?

At the very least relative to Buckley. Chomsky is more of a statist than him.

Simply skimming the first tlink, it seems almost like anarcho-communism.

Re: debate videos

John James — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:12:30 GMT

Depends on how you define "statist". I think Noam Chomsky would be fine with the label "anarcho-syndicalist"...which...

Anarcho-Syndicalism: A Recipe for Ruin

Syndical Syndrome

Chomsky’s Economics

Critique of Anarcho-Syndicalism

Substantial critique of An-Syndicalism?

Re: debate videos

shackleford — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:57:02 GMT

Isn't Gnome Chomsky a severe statist?

Re: debate videos

John James — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:50:38 GMT

Why Do Economists Disagree?

featuring Joseph Salerno, Jeffrey Miron, Graciela Chichilnisky, and Robert H. Frank (moderator)

The introductions of the panel start at 4:25, the actual discussion starts at 9:30.

(I will warn you...there are a lot of abhorrent notions put forth in this discussion (particularly by the moderator...which, what exactly makes him a moderator in this discussion I'm not sure), and Salerno doesn't talk near enough to even begin to balance out the discussion. I was actually quite disappointed at how silent he was. And in the few times he did speak, I don't think he did enough to actually present the opposing understanding. However it was refreshing and promising to see at least two Austrians from the audience come to the microphone.)

(Please visit the site to view this media)

Re: debate videos

John James — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:41:16 GMT

An entire thread on the video above.

Re: debate videos

hashem — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:07:40 GMT

Seen a LOT of debates. None as gripping as this:

(Please visit the site to view this media)

Re: debate videos

surfinbird — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:27:16 GMT

(Please visit the site to view this media)

Re: debate videos

John James — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:28:08 GMT

Debate: Government Spending Can Play an Important Role in Boosting Economic Growth

Karl Smith vs. Robert P. Murphy

(Please visit the site to view this media)

Re: debate videos

John James — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:37:44 GMT

From Tom Woods:

Technological Pessimism and Optimism

That’s how this debate is being described, anyway. It’s between Peter Thiel and George Gilder, both interesting guys, but with drastically different perspectives on the future prospects for technology..

(Please visit the site to view this media)

Re: debate videos

hashem — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:43:52 GMT

Graham Wright:
How Much Government Is Necessary? - Stefan Molyneux v Michael Badnarik An epic debate between Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio and Michael Badnarik, 2004 Libertarian Presidential Candidate on the question 'How Much Government is Necessary?' Molyneux argues the anarchist position that no government is necessary. Badnarik defends the minarchist view that a small government, limited by a constitution, is necessary.

I was going to post this. I don't think Badnarik really has any argument or that he logically addresses anything Molyneux puts forth, or that the debate is of much value except learning how to speak/perform persuasively in public. Molyneux delivers one of the most brilliant performances of public speaking and opposing another public speaker I have ever witnessed; its a great bonus that he is defending anarchism. I think there is a lot to challenge Molyneux on philosophically and regarding his manipulating people for money, but I can't say I've ever seen a better public performance as far as being captivating and persuasive (truth or falsity of his ideas notwithstanding).

Also, this thread is much needed.

Re: debate videos

Williamloveseconomics — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:31:45 GMT

(Please visit the site to view this media)

Re: debate videos

Graham Wright — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:55:32 GMT

Walter Block v A Room Full Of Statists

Walter Block spends half an hour making the case for privatizing roads and highways, then answers questions about it. The subsequent debate and discussion goes off on tangents, with Block giving an excellent, pithy description of a private law society to an audience utterly unfamiliar with the idea. (This wider discussion begins at 37:20).

(Please visit the site to view this media)

How Much Government Is Necessary? - Stefan Molyneux v Michael Badnarik

An epic debate between Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio and Michael Badnarik, 2004 Libertarian Presidential Candidate on the question 'How Much Government is Necessary?' Molyneux argues the anarchist position that no government is necessary. Badnarik defends the minarchist view that a small government, limited by a constitution, is necessary.

(Please visit the site to view this media)

Resolved: It is Smart to get a PhD in Economics - Walter Block v Gary North

Walter Block argues in favor of the resolution. Gary North argues against.

(Please visit the site to view this media)

Re: debate videos

nbome — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:49:42 GMT

GMU Econ Society Debate: Separation of Health & State

(Please visit the site to view this media)

Re: debate videos

Anarcho-libertarian — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:30:52 GMT

Here is a debate between libertarians Ron Paul & Doug Casey vs. conservatives Larry Abraham & Dinesh D'Souza on foreign policy.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Back when I was a neo-con, Part 6 was the one that really helped slap me awake. I saw that Paul just owned Dinesh, who I was a follower of at the time. Paul's summary of Robert Pape's book blew me away because it gave a different reason for why suicide terrorism exists besides a crazy belief in radical Islam, which is the only explanation I had heard up to that time. His summary was such a good response that I memorized it and shared it with whoever would listen. I have often wished that Paul would debate like he does here in part 6 in the Republican debates:

(Please visit the site to view this media)

Re: debate videos

ThatOldGuy — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:11:30 GMT

Two of the greatest debates I've ever seen- and in musical form as well!

(Please visit the site to view this media)
(Please visit the site to view this media)