Gen Y's ego trip takes a nasty turn - Los Angeles Times

The new "me" generation. Wasn't the 1980s considered the "me" generation? It's pretty tame compared to today.

Dark CloudsOver the White House- by Justin Raimondo

Is Cheney next after Libby?

New bill to keep XM, Sirius from offering local news and alerts

Competition is a bitch, isn't it? Terrestrial broadcasters don't want XM and Sirius to broadcast local traffic and weather. Rather than compete against them, they run to Congress. Typical.

Cigar Aficionado | Cops Called to Capitol Over Cigar Smoke

Congressmen can smoke in their private offices (how privileged). But another congressman complained and called the Capitol Hill cops! This quote from Colorado Republican congressman Tom Tancredo is priceless: "The lifestyle Nazis, they're out there."

Smoking foes push Thursday for federal regulation of tobacco

They tried once and will try again. Nothing stops the do-gooder, nanny-state, anti-smoking fascists. They want the FDA to regulate tobacco.

The 2nd Most Expensive War in American History by Eric Margolis

Is the cost of "spreading democracy" really worth it? I don't think so.

Destroy Your Credit Card Debt in 5 Easy Steps!

OK, so you want to get out of debt but you don't know how? Well, it's really very easy but you'll need discipline and dedication. Depending on the size of your credit card debt you may need 2-4 years to pay it off.

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This is an Empire?

The neo-cons relish the fact that America is now a grand empire. We have troops stationed in 135 countries. We are the lone global superpower and nothing can stop up now. But our empire is a bit different than the classical empires of yore.

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If Hedge Funds Kept Cows, Your Milk Would Go Sour: Mark Gilbert

A hilarious update to the famous joke of using two cows to define political systems. This one applies to the world of finance. Classic!

New wage boost puts squeeze on teenage workers across Arizona

For the economically literate, this is no surprise. The most telling quote, "Tom Kelly, owner of Mary Coyle Ol' Fashion Ice Cream Parlor in Phoenix, voted for the minimum-wage increase. But he said, 'The new law has impacted us quite a bit.'" Duh!

Cigar Aficionado | Atlantic City Ban is a Go

The anti-smoking Nazis never stop. Now 75% of the casino floors in Atlantic City will be smoke-free on April 15. The remaining 25% must be walled off from the main floor and have their own ventilation system. Insane.

Cigar Companies Sue Philadelphia

The anti-smoking Nazis are out-of-control. Thankfully, the cigar companies are fighting back. Philly passed a bill banning the sale of flavored cigars, and all cigars within 500 ft of schools, community centers, etc. The cigar companies won an injunction while the case is heard.

Neocons to Iraq: Screw You- by Justin Raimondo

The real reason why we invaded Iraq. No, it is not about the oil.

Ballot Initiative Requires Married Couples to Have Children

Same-sex proponents in Washington have filed for a ballot initiative that would require married heterosexual couples to have children within three years or have their marriage annulled. This is what happens when democracy runs amok.

The Welfare State: Shredding Society by Mark Owen

What welfare really does to society.

The Arkansas Auto Tax Rip-Off by Morgan Reynolds

Governments will always try to get as much money out of you as they can; even if it's just an extra $300.

Saving Money: It's Chic to Save Again

You wouldn't think this title is accurate with the latest headlines stating that Americans are saving money at the lowest rate since the Great Depression. In an era of unprecedented credit expansion and paltry interest rates, 'tis better to spend than save.

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Nemesis by Charley Reese

Now that the U.S. is the leading global empire, we are making the same mistakes as all the previous empires. Will we never learn? Say goodbye to freedom.

Iran: A War Is Coming by John Pilger

The next invasion is on its way.

From Local Police to Occupying Army, or LESO: The Greater of Many Evils by William Norman Grigg

These aren't your grandfather's cops. Witness the militarization of local police.

Rothbard vs. the Crazies

The late Murray Rothbard exposes the flaws of left and right while constantly defending true liberty.

Suckers for President

The 2008 presidential election campaign is well underway. All the hucksters, dreamers, crooks, and do-gooders have filed their papers to form "exploratory committees" and start raising money. You have the front-runners, the also-rans, and the no-chance-in-hell candidates.

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