Saturday, October 8, 2011
Great Video From Stefan Molyneux
Here's a great video from Stefan Molyneux dealing with the Occupy Wall Street demands.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Short Message to Ron Paul Supporters
Before I begin, I would just like to say that I generally view Ron Paul favorably, but I do have some minor quibbles with some of his doctrines. For example, I do not agree with his view on immigration. I believe that just like free trade, there should be free immigration of people. It does not hurt the economy; rather, it enhances the division of labor.
If I am not mistaken, Dr. Paul holds this view of border control because he believes that the immigrants generally support a larger welfare state. This may be true, but I would equate this sort of logic to that of people who are in favor of alcoholic prohibition. Sure, some people might drive drunk or commit violent acts against others while intoxicated, but this does not mean that all alcohol drinkers behave this way. Prohibition also leads to a black market on goods and services. Naturally a state would try to combat these black markets, ultimately requiring resources which could have been spent more efficiently by the free-market. Aside from all of this, I still respect Ron Paul, but I digress and this is an argument for another day.
Recently I have come across some Ron Paul supporters who feel he should not be promoted with signs at events like Occupy Wall Street. I do respect their decision not to do so, but here is my take on the situation.
Some people who hold this view believe that the negative media attention Paul would receive from these actions would damage potential voter appeal among the right. Well, let’s face it, the media already mostly either ignores Ron Paul or spews lies about him already. The people who watch and believe the views they see in major media probably wouldn’t support him now anyway. Adding one more thing like a few individuals supporting Paul at Occupy Wall Street probably wouldn’t change much among voters. If anything, this might appeal to some liberals who might become interested in Paul’s ideas.
Even if Ron Paul does not win the nomination for presidency, his campaign is still a success. Many people have woken up to and are interested in Austrian Economics and Libertarian ideas thanks in part largely to Ron Paul. I can attest to this because Paul was my wake up call.
If I am not mistaken, Dr. Paul holds this view of border control because he believes that the immigrants generally support a larger welfare state. This may be true, but I would equate this sort of logic to that of people who are in favor of alcoholic prohibition. Sure, some people might drive drunk or commit violent acts against others while intoxicated, but this does not mean that all alcohol drinkers behave this way. Prohibition also leads to a black market on goods and services. Naturally a state would try to combat these black markets, ultimately requiring resources which could have been spent more efficiently by the free-market. Aside from all of this, I still respect Ron Paul, but I digress and this is an argument for another day.
Recently I have come across some Ron Paul supporters who feel he should not be promoted with signs at events like Occupy Wall Street. I do respect their decision not to do so, but here is my take on the situation.
Some people who hold this view believe that the negative media attention Paul would receive from these actions would damage potential voter appeal among the right. Well, let’s face it, the media already mostly either ignores Ron Paul or spews lies about him already. The people who watch and believe the views they see in major media probably wouldn’t support him now anyway. Adding one more thing like a few individuals supporting Paul at Occupy Wall Street probably wouldn’t change much among voters. If anything, this might appeal to some liberals who might become interested in Paul’s ideas.
Even if Ron Paul does not win the nomination for presidency, his campaign is still a success. Many people have woken up to and are interested in Austrian Economics and Libertarian ideas thanks in part largely to Ron Paul. I can attest to this because Paul was my wake up call.
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