Category Archives: Politics

How the US pushes Iran to develop a nuclear weapon

In all likelihood, Iran currently does not have a nuclear weapon. The CIA and the UN agree: they do not have a nuclear weapon, and there is no conclusive evidence that they are developing one. But if they do feel … Continue reading

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The World-Wide Web Isn’t

Photo: Foreigners in Vietnam, left to right: Dustin (SF), me (LA), Shawn (Singapore) I used to think that the Internet was a global network that worked pretty much the same way regardless of whether you’re in the U.S. or Vietnam. … Continue reading

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What motivates terrorists?

Answer: our own government’s foreign policy of military interventionism. This question — what motivates terrorists? — is the key question that we must understand in order to reduce and, ideally, eliminate terrorism. Increased airport security and full-body scanners are not … Continue reading

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Is the National Debt Bad?

I was watching Schoolhouse Rock videos on YouTube when I came across the following:

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Eliminate the Income Tax Without Adding a Sales Tax

I’ve been reading Ron Paul’s The Revolution, and have already mentioned what it says about gold. Today I’d like to quote a bit about what Paul says regarding the income tax. Essentially, he believes we should completely abolish it, and … Continue reading

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Gold in Ron Paul’s The Revolution: A Manifesto

I mentioned this book previously. Bought any gas lately? How about food? Do you think prices are going up by only a few percent per year? Consider this, from page 144: …the “inflation rate” itself, which is tracked using the … Continue reading

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Ron Paul’s New Book: The Revolution

It’s no secret that I’m a supporter of Ron Paul – here’s one post I wrote about him earlier. That’s why I was excited when I discovered today that he’s coming out with a new book, entitled The Revolution: A … Continue reading

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Abolishing the Department of Education

Getting rid of the Department of Education used to be part of the Republican platform. But when people get in power, the temptation to abuse their power becomes too great. It is extremely easy to justify certain government expansions, especially … Continue reading

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Did My Vote Count?

Yesterday’s “Super Tuesday” primaries were extremely sketchy. I specifically asked the lady at my polling place: Do I need to write my registered address on the provisional ballot envelope? She said “No,” they have other ways of identifying me. Yet … Continue reading

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