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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on “The Useful Libertarian Idiocy of the Great Barrington Declaration” by Michael Young
I generally prefer Cowen’s “libertarian adjacent” commentary (on this and other things) to Will’s. I know that rhetoric and moral suasion is important, but Will often reads to me like he has converted from one religion to anothe…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on “The Useful Libertarian Idiocy of the Great Barrington Declaration” by Nathan Byrd
That struck me as rather confused, which is not to say that he’s at all wrong in condemning AIER’s response. It just seems to be knocking down particularly bad versions of libertarianism. I’ve seen numerous posts from libertarians con…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on “The Useful Libertarian Idiocy of the Great Barrington Declaration” by John Holt
Thanks, Irfan, for making this connection. The Declaration, which I came across earlier, is a stunning example of how a libertarian approach to public policy is so devastatingly wrong. LikeLiked by 1 person
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(Policy of Truth) Galactic Mysteries, Birdheaded Humans, and Mona Lisa’s Mustache
Behold, a new series on indie bookstores in the San Diego area (my hometown)! In the first episode, I chat with Matthew Berger, new co-owner of Mysterious Galaxy (website; facebook page), a bookstore featuring titles in science fiction, fantasy, mystery, horror, etc., as well as merchandise, podcasts, author events, etc. In the second episode, I…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Value for Value: Helping Out Roderick Long by Roderick T. Long
Such an incredible outpouring of support! As I said on my blog, I feel like George Bailey right now. LikeLike
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(Austro-Athenian Empire) LHOOQ Books / Exrealism!
Continuing the San Diego bookstore series, I chat with Sean Christopher, founder of LHOOQ Books / Exrealism, a unique bookstore with a once and future San Diego location (though currently located in a renovated armory in Astoria, Oregon). This episode in particular should appeal to anyone with an interest in bookstores, art, literature, etc., even…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Value for Value: Helping Out Roderick Long by Irfan Khawaja
(Written on December 20th, when I first saw Roderick’s post). I will certainly share this at first opportunity. I am one of those too straitened by circumstances to be able to give, or give much. But you shouldn’t hate to ask for help for either …
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(Policy of Truth) Value for Value: Helping Out Roderick Long
I’m a little late to the party with this, but better late than never. My friend and fellow PoT blogger Roderick Long has set up a GoFundMe for help with expenses during a particularly difficult time. I’ve cut and pasted the blurb for his GoFundMe page below, and cut and pasted a comment I wrote…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on The Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine: Firstcomers and Latecomers by Irfan Khawaja
In reply to Sherida Yoder. You make a good point. Wary observation of another person’s voluntary and consenting action isn’t using them, and doesn’t seem wrong, even in the case where the action leads to harm. So perhaps the vast majo…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on The Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine: Firstcomers and Latecomers by Sherida Yoder
In reply to Irfan Khawaja. I do see why you have reservations about this, but I don’t see this as “using” the firstcomers. The latecomers are merely observing the outcomes of the firstcomers who have decided they want to be firstcomer…
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