On “Digital” Liberty
In 1859, a book was published with the title On Liberty. Written by John Stuart Mill, a philosopher of the time, this work focused …
ACA Security Worries? Trust Us, We’re the Government
You’ve probably heard that President Obama signed up for Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. ObamaCare) health care. Well, sort of. He won’t actually be using …
The Five Biggest Myths About Income Inequality
“Inequality is the defining challenge of our time,” according to President Obama. It’s certainly the topic of the day for Paul Krugman, Joe Stiglitz …
Why Socialism Failed
Socialism is the big lie of the 20th century. While it promised prosperity, equality, and security, it delivered poverty, misery, and tyranny. Equality was …
Are Politicians Really as Stupid as Pundits Say?
Politicians — elected officials — are street smart rather than book smart. If you care about influencing government policy it helps to know how …
Ahead of the Curve — Nicaragua’s Enormous Potential
In December of last year, I left my career to travel the world for one year. My plan was to visit as many countries …
The Death of Obama’s “Noble Lie”
Back in 2009, to accuse President Barack Obama of lying about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was to crawl onto a pretty …
Sacrificing Your Privacy to Keep You Safe
Six months ago, I stepped out from the shadows of the United States Government’s National Security Agency to stand in front of a journalist’s …
The Zero Interest Option Could Wreck the Economy
Economic history is primed to repeat in the nastiest of ways unless the government stops distorting the price of something we use every day. …
Is Bitcoin a Viable Currency?
Bitcoin has been making headlines for months now. Extreme price fluctuations have sparked a vigorous debate: Is it a currency or a scam? Is …