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No one is holding a gun to your head

One of the favorite libertarian rants is about how, when the government does good things using tax money (such as giving gas, shelter, or food to people without power due to a natural disaster), it’s charity with a gun to your head. They tend to use those specific words, “gun …

The 47%

If you haven’t seen this already, watch it first: It’s true that I already didn’t agree with Romney on issues. Even putting that aside, I wouldn’t be able to vote for someone so…stupid. First, let’s talk about the accurate statement that 47% of Americans pay no federal income taxes. Yes, …

Adam Savage on Reason

Note: Unlike most of my blog posts, the majority of this content was not authored by me. The following is my best attempt at a transcript of Adam Savage’s speech at the Reason Rally (held 3/24/2012 in DC). You can buy a DVD of the Reason Rally at the Reason …

Why I’m A Democrat

Going into the 2012 election year, politics is about to be discussed into the ground. I wanted to take a few moments to talk about why I’m a Democrat. It shocks some of my Republican and Libertarian friends that a person with decent income and savings would ever choose to …

Surgeon General Advocates HAES

“We can be healthy and fit at any size or any weight.” –Dr. Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General This may spark controversy, and I think it’s important to support Dr. Benjamin in this position. I’ll be writing her a letter expressing my support. If you’d like to do the same, …