Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr.'s Blog, page 2353

Left-Libertarians Flip Out

Of course, I understand that the two need not be mutually exclusive.  Yet, when one reads an appeal to libertarians, it seems reasonable to expect that the issues presented have something to do with libertarianism.

Recently a friend of mine sent me something written by an outspoken and reasonably well-known libertarian; I think it is fair to describe this individual as a left-libertarian.  I am not comfortable offering the name of the author as the original reference is to a Facebook post; as...

Goodbye, Net Neutrality

The New York Times has published a screed with this title: The Internet Is Dying. Repealing Net Neutrality Hastens That Death.

Let me remind you of the basic rule of titling breathless articles: begin with the phrase “the death of” or “the end of.” When you read such a phrase, you can be sure that whatever it is, it is not dying. Whatever it has been in the past, it is likely to be in the future. It is not facing the end.

Here is the logic of the screed.

The internet is dying.Sure, technicall...

Need a Cheap Way To Improve Your Wi-Fi Coverage?

People living in homes with spotty Wi-Fi may feel tempted to throw out their routers, switch providers, or even move. But researchers at Dartmouth College have discovered a more practical alternative that costs less than a month of internet. As EurekAlert reports, a sheet of metal and plastic can vastly improve the reach of a home’s Wi-Fi coverage.

The 3D-printed device is inspired by an even cheaper home hack that’s been around for a while: By placing an aluminum can behind their router, som...

Make a Prepper Happy This Christmas

Merry Christmas, Friends!

It’s time for our annual holiday gift guide. Whether you’re a prepper looking for some practical gifts for loved ones, a homesteader looking for more sustainable-oriented products or the tactician of the family – we’ve got you covered! These are some products that I personally own or have on my wishlist (Can somebody share this list with my hubby?)

This is the season of joy and giving to those we love.

Enjoy your holiday shopping! I hope you LOVE these amazing produc...

From Catherine II to Vladimir Putin

Since the beginning of the war against Syria in 2011, Russia has been supporting this nation against what it considers to be an exterior aggression. While the Western Press explains this behaviour as a case of solidarity between dictatorships, Thierry Meyssan brings to light its real historical motives. He notes that the victory, which also belongs to Moscow, opens a new period for Orthodox culture in Europe.

In order to build a modern Russia, Tsarina Catherine II decided to make its capital,...

Techno-Narcissism

Shoeshine boys in airports ‘round the world must be whispering about Bitcoin as the crypto-currency coils upward to tickle the $10,000 line. Ethereum’s roaring up, too, along with most other cryptos, from Byteball Bytes to Tattoocoin (Limited Edition). Whatever else you think about it, this action is sending a message, perhaps several.

One would be Get Rich Quick, of course. Eight months ago, you could have copped Bitcoin for a mere $1000, and around Labor Day it touched $5000, which seemed,...

Criminalize War

Global Research has received from Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981-2003) an important message, addressed to Muslims in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States and Yemen.

This message, however, is also addressed to the U.S. and its indefectible British ally which have relentlessly supported Saudi Arabia’s war against the people of Yemen, a criminal act tantamount to  genocide under international law.

The U.S. has been instrumental in supporting the naval blockade on the del...

A Libertarian Vision

The Libertarian Forum, edited by Murray N. Rothbard; May 15, 1969.

The recent secessionist referendum in Catalunya brought some strong negative reactions from several corners of the libertarian community.  The reasons to be against such a referendum varied, from the idea that any group action is, inherently, not libertarian to the idea that secession is only to be supported by libertarians if the seceding entity is, in fact, libertarian.

I came out on the other side – not only was the referen...

Skull & Bones Member Writes Book

In September 2017, a mainstream publisher, Pegasus Books, released a massive volume on Yale’s secret societies entitled “Skulls and Keys: The Hidden History of Yale’s Secret Societies.” Written by David Alan Richards, one of America’s top real estate attorneys, it is the most comprehensive work yet written on Yale’s senior secret societies.

With 821 pages and 1135 footnotes, it is also the most detailed work on the subject available. The book is particularly significant because David Alan Ric...

Private Medical Care in Mexico

My son had an attack of appendicitis late Saturday night.  I knew that the Obamacare inflated prices for surgery in the U.S. would be ridiculous and that the service would likely be impersonal, involve long waits, and be nerve-wracking.  I have friends in the medical field so I inquired just for grins.  The price for the latest routine appendectomy in my area was, my jaw dropped, $43,000.  I read on-line that the average cost for an appendectomy in the U.S. is $33,000.   I am not near some of...