en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/3093823 Comments by countrythinker http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/08/leading-from-behind-funeral-processions.html#IDComment421229779 Is your concern with Syria strategic, humanitarian, or both? And let me pose the abstract question, do both goals need to be on the line to justify action? Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:29:19 +0000 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/08/leading-from-behind-funeral-processions.html#IDComment421229779 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/08/leading-from-behind-funeral-processions.html#IDComment421229245 So far they haven't even reached enrichment capacities they're allowed under the non-proliferation treaty to which they are a party. As a secondary consideration, consider that North Korea has nukes, and China has its back. Yet South Korea still stands. Mind you, JG, these are thorny issues, and I make no bones about that. I'm not naive, but I think all of these issues merit serious discussion, especially when so many lives are on the line - - unfortunately, literally. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:28:03 +0000 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/08/leading-from-behind-funeral-processions.html#IDComment421229245 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/08/leading-from-behind-funeral-processions.html#IDComment421029367 The problem is in your first statement. Iran doesn't even have 5% uranium enrichment yet for producing nuclear energy. They're nowhere close to a nuclear-grade uranium or a system for launching it. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:18:36 +0000 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/08/leading-from-behind-funeral-processions.html#IDComment421029367 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/04/lets-all-get-on-cue-for-free-money.html#IDComment349496163 Market-driven interest rates are vital to a stable economy. Helicopter Ben isn't doing us any favors, that's for sure. Thank you George W. Bush, for giving us this guy. Hot-head and cry-baby? I've had plenty of criticism of Obama Lite (who will nominate someone to the Fed as Bernanke-like as possible), but I've never resorted to calling you or anyone else names for making what I predict (yes, predict), will be a colossal disaster if the guy from Massachusetts wins. I'm rather surprised you resorted to that sort of tone. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:51:20 +0000 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/04/lets-all-get-on-cue-for-free-money.html#IDComment349496163 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/we-are-losing-our-freedom-and-our.html#IDComment308958297 I agree with you on the Obama trend, but still think it began 8 years earlier, particularly on the regulatory, monetary, and fiscal sides. Mon, 5 Mar 2012 22:55:52 +0000 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/we-are-losing-our-freedom-and-our.html#IDComment308958297 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/obamas-nemesis-endorses-mitt-romney.html#IDComment304572443 Warning heeded! Ditto goes for your pet, Rombama! Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:56:05 +0000 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/obamas-nemesis-endorses-mitt-romney.html#IDComment304572443 http://www.thesouthernlibertarian.com/2012/02/28/video-ron-paul-rally-at-michigan-state-university/#IDComment303757344 Too bad he didn't contest Michigan. I don't know how he can give up on the winner-take-all primaries and think he will have a shot. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:15:46 +0000 http://www.thesouthernlibertarian.com/2012/02/28/video-ron-paul-rally-at-michigan-state-university/#IDComment303757344 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/obamas-nemesis-endorses-mitt-romney.html#IDComment303754586 Ron Paul has never said that "Iran means well," but that's a subject for another day. I agree with his plan to expand work visas for skilled workers, but his "build the fence" plan that is so popular with confused conservatives is obnoxious. Romney fails to understand that the illegal immigration problem is an economic issue more than a border security issue. It is a black market in labor, and a true believer in free market economics would recognize the root problem, and take steps to alleviate the market failure by pursuing more readily available work visas for unskilled workers. I'm no fan of George W Bush, but even he landed on the right side of this issue. Romney also fails to grasp that the border problem is 2 separate problems, not just one. One is the black market for labor, and the other is the black market for drugs. Lacking a core understanding of the nature of the problem(s), Romneys immigration policies are destinmed to fail. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:11:58 +0000 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/obamas-nemesis-endorses-mitt-romney.html#IDComment303754586 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/start-your-bhaaaaaago-sheep-race-goes.html#IDComment298221439 Of course we are more friend than foe! As far as "wishful thinking" goes, if I don't believe in my candidate, no one will. It's a long time between now and election day. Anything can happen. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:09:01 +0000 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/start-your-bhaaaaaago-sheep-race-goes.html#IDComment298221439 http://direct.mises.org/preview/5911/Monopoly-Dentistry#IDComment297706311 James: although the comment section has focused on homeopathic dentistry, your larger point is well taken. The Institute for Justice's Economic Liberty practice is fighting unjust and unnecessary licensing practices from casket makers to hair braiders. Licensing restrictions are cartelism, period. Your article is just one case study. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:47:05 +0000 http://direct.mises.org/preview/5911/Monopoly-Dentistry#IDComment297706311 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/start-your-bhaaaaaago-sheep-race-goes.html#IDComment297693163 And when Ron Paul's supporters, who you have so consistently belittled, move to Gary Johnson's camp, the GOP nomiee, whomever it might be, will fall to third pace in the presidential race. Anybody but Obama? That path leads through the LP this year! Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:23:20 +0000 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/start-your-bhaaaaaago-sheep-race-goes.html#IDComment297693163 http://www.thesouthernlibertarian.com/2012/02/09/video-tea-partier-jim-demint-republicans-must-become-more-libertarian/#IDComment289849362 Maybe he will endorse Gary Johnson when Ron Paul drops out! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:57:37 +0000 http://www.thesouthernlibertarian.com/2012/02/09/video-tea-partier-jim-demint-republicans-must-become-more-libertarian/#IDComment289849362 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/redistributing-housing-wealth.html#IDComment289848339 Rule of law? Why would we expect an administration with a president and vice president both of whom are licensed attorneys follow the law? Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:55:57 +0000 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2012/02/redistributing-housing-wealth.html#IDComment289848339 http://thesouthernlibertarian.com/2011/08/15/welcome-to-the-new-weimar-republic-the-involatile-laws-of-economics/#IDComment183324294 That the dollar is still the primary international reserve currency will make the impact of its decline even worse. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:29:30 +0000 http://thesouthernlibertarian.com/2011/08/15/welcome-to-the-new-weimar-republic-the-involatile-laws-of-economics/#IDComment183324294 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2011/08/who-is-to-blame.html#IDComment181634803 Right on! There is a difference between cooperative action and collective action Tue, 9 Aug 2011 18:38:13 +0000 http://robbingamerica.blogspot.com/2011/08/who-is-to-blame.html#IDComment181634803 http://www.thesouthernlibertarian.com/2011/06/06/damned/#IDComment160067810 I was talking to a neighbor who describes us as a piece of toast that still thinks its a regular piece of bread. Mon, 6 Jun 2011 17:59:00 +0000 http://www.thesouthernlibertarian.com/2011/06/06/damned/#IDComment160067810 http://countrythinker.com/home/politics/memorial-day-reflection-what-is-the-definition-of-war/#IDComment157852823 It came to my attention too late to post on it today, but I'm going to do some follow up research and post on it later. Perhaps Thursday, and use it as an example of law and politics affecting economic decisions. Interestingly, this fall I will be giving a talk to a Business Law class at Wisconsin-Stout (where my brother teaches) on stagategic litigationin the business world. Tue, 31 May 2011 15:21:10 +0000 http://countrythinker.com/home/politics/memorial-day-reflection-what-is-the-definition-of-war/#IDComment157852823 http://countrythinker.com/home/politics/memorial-day-reflection-what-is-the-definition-of-war/#IDComment157807501 I agree, but that isn't the case presently. We have no declaration of war against Libya, yer we are doing air strikes. apparently that isn't war any more. I don't have a problem with international law to the extent that individuals agree to a common set of rules. Rule of law is critical for individual freedom as long as the rule itself doesn't impinge on freedom. Tue, 31 May 2011 12:20:56 +0000 http://countrythinker.com/home/politics/memorial-day-reflection-what-is-the-definition-of-war/#IDComment157807501 http://countrythinker.com/home/politics/memorial-day-reflection-what-is-the-definition-of-war/#IDComment157806910 I agree in principle, but what is the current functional definition? Obviously air strikes don't fit the bill! Tue, 31 May 2011 12:18:28 +0000 http://countrythinker.com/home/politics/memorial-day-reflection-what-is-the-definition-of-war/#IDComment157806910 http://countrythinker.com/home/where-the-mushrooms-grow/susie-citizen-runs-for-congress/#IDComment157162605 Sad to say. Sun, 29 May 2011 01:27:59 +0000 http://countrythinker.com/home/where-the-mushrooms-grow/susie-citizen-runs-for-congress/#IDComment157162605