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Free Bernie Madoff
The whole notion of paying off past investors with the funds of present investors is at the very core of the Social Security system. At least Madoff sought the consent of his investors who let him care for their money based on their own volition. And at least he didn't attempt to defend himself with the claim that he was conducting wise public policy.
Killing in War, by Jeff McMahan
Jeff McMahan has written a genuinely revolutionary book. He has uncovered a flaw in standard just-war theory. The standard view sharply separates the morality of going to war, jus ad bellum, from the morality of warfare,
Gray’s Anatomy: Selected Writings, by John Gray
"Readers have much to learn from John Gray, but they must be able to ignore a great deal of nonsense to benefit from his work."
IX. The Role of Ideas
Reason is man's particular and characteristic feature. "The Role of Ideas," Chapter IX of Human Action by Ludwig von Mises.
The Political Thought of Étienne de La Boétie
The Introduction to The Politics of Obedience: The Discourse of Voluntary Servitude by Étienne de La Boétie.
Obama’s Fix-It Plans
The downturn might eventually end, but with ever more regulations imposed on the system, we might find ourselves never again living in a vibrant and prosperous society.
