The most tangible achievements of the free market—the vast improvements in technology and productivity, the industrial plant and infrastructure from which these derive, and the extensive retailing networks that deliver industry’s fruits to consumers—would be far more meager were it not for past and present lending financed by fractionally-backed bank liabilities.
Gays and Lesbians Should Not Fall for Barack’s Stand on Gay Marriage
Obama, who was previously on record against gay marriage, is now suddenly for it. He ...
A Lesson from Yahoo’s Ex-CEO Scott Thompson
Scott Thompson, CEO of Yahoo Inc. just since January, resigned this week when it was found out that his resume falsely stated that he holds a degree in computer science. What motivates people to “embellish” their resume? Presumably it is the desire to impress potential employers in order to get [...]
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The Devolution of the Term Liberal: Alias Marx and Alinsky
It’s time for liberals to “man up,” drop the demure veil, or take off the smiley mask, or come out of the totalitarian closet. It’s time for them to stop the charade and confess their collectivist allegiances, and for their opponents to call them what they are.
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The Peril of “Hate Crimes”
It did not take long for the corrupting notion of hate crimes to degenerate into thought crime.
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Asking the Government for Permission to Live
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has gone to court to prevent the Colorado-based firm Regenerative Sciences from using stem cells developed in one part of your body (bone marrow) to repair damage in other parts of your body, such as joints. The FDA objects to the fact that these [...]
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Gays and Lesbians Should Not Fall for Barack’s Stand on Gay Marriage
Obama, who was previously on record against gay marriage, is now suddenly for it. He obviously fears a close election.
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Abyssal Failures: The Post Office and Education
For decades, America’s public schools have done an increasingly poor job of educating our children. Politicians love to put forth optimistically named programs, such as “No Child Left Behind” or “Save our Schools,” with grand promises of reforming our educational system. And yet, the results continue to decline. Some, such [...]
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The Occupiers Claim: Working for A Living is Slavery
So rather than viewing work as a disvalue that limits our freedom like the Occupiers do, we should embrace it as a source of purpose and self-esteem—important elements of a happy, flourishing life.
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Stephen King’s Stand For Class Warfare
Unlike Stephen King, who seems to admit he’s a socialist, most Obama supporters will not admit to their socialism.
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The Golden Rule Reinterpreted
To many, the “Golden Rule” is an idea that underscores the value of civility and fair dealing. But there is another, less magnanimous definition: “He who has the gold makes the rules.” In the current global economy, the surplus countries have the gold and sooner or later we will be living by their rules.
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The Rise of the Religious Left
Such religious Democrats are really the most consistent people on the political landscape today. To be in favor of religion, and in favor of the massive welfare/entitlement state originally brought about by liberal Democrats, they are endeavoring to practice their religion with integrity.
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The Peril of “Hate Crimes”
It did not take long for the corrupting notion of hate crimes to degenerate into thought crime.
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Audio: Peikoff Podcast
- I like comic books and super heroes. Does Objectivism condemn these figures? Are comic books harmful to young readers?
- Re prenuptial agreements. Isn’t it unromantic to make plans before marriage for what will happen in case the marriage fails? Isn’t it better just to figure things out if and when it fails?
- My company has asked me to send out a notification to our employees about our 401k matching program. The message states- falsley, in my view-that this is free money period. Is it okay to refuse my employer’s request?
- My girlfriend of a year just dumped me. She was my first love and I adore her. She said that she grew to resent my Objectivist views. What should I do?
- Episode 216
