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Jacob Weisberg at Slate has written a piece on Peter Thiel, one of the early backers of Facebook... Hyper-libertarian Facebook billionaire Peter Thiel's appalling plan to pay students to quit college. - By Jacob Weisberg - Slate Magazine Weisberg paints him as a crazy libertarian (one of those...

Back in August, Fred Reed wrote a piece in which he describes life in America when he was growing up. Here it is... Freedom and Illusion by Fred Reed The period he describes - a time when people had the freedom to do whatever they desired - seems far away. But it's worth remembering as folks...

I'm sure a few of you have been following the recent primaries. Months ago, the Republicans figured Democrats were going to take a drubbing in November. Things are uncertain now. Palin's endorsement seems to count, and she's not backing the GOP candidates. Here's a quick rundown by Ed...

A lot of you love movies. And I'll bet most of you have seen this one. If so, it's worth another go. The Departed hits all the right notes with a great story, near-flawless direction, wonderful cast, and a top-notch soundtrack. The Cast (I've chosen these pics because they give nothing away for...

Jack Cafferty (CNN's resident rabble-rouser) posted today about state governments tracking their citizens by GPS. They can sneak onto your property, walk up to your car, and stick a GPS underneath it without a warrant, and without your knowledge. It's a good reminder that freedom is rarely...

From Balko at theagitator.com: I Got a Little More Libertarian This Week | The Agitator It's a short story of frustration stemming from an incompetent state. Each of us has similar stories, so all of us can relate.

We're in the hole. We spend a ton. Something's gotta change. There's a deficit commission tasked with righting the fiscal ship. But they lack teeth. They can make recommendations, but Congress can - and likely will - ignore them. In any case, there are several issues on their collective plate...

Some of you may be following the recent drama unfolding with our military commanders with regard to the war in Afghanistan. The players in the spotlight: General Stanley McCrystal on the left, General David Petraeus on the right... The drama thus far... - General McCrystal, formerly head of...

A recent article in The Atlantic covers the Conficker worm, and describes the effort to hunt down those responsible... The Enemy Within - Magazine - The Atlantic (printer-friendly version) The article is written by Mark Bowden. His name may be familiar to you. He wrote "Black Hawk Down,"...

Arizona's recent passage of SB1070 was a warm-up. The next step in their attempt to curb illegal immigration within the state is coming down the pipe this fall. Here it is... Arizona: GOP Bill May Target Illegal Immigrants' Kids - TIME This one's going to be a hot issue.

A few of you may find this article interesting... Executioner: Death by firing squad is '100 percent justice' - CNN.com Apparently, Utah may be bringing the firing squad back this month. The first half of the linked piece describes the mechanics of the process. That's the interesting part...

The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that state cops can give speeding tickets if they "think" a driver is speeding. No radar - or any kind of proof - needed. Don't worry, though. They're trained professionals. From my favorite rabble rouser at CNN... Cafferty File: Tell Jack how you really...

I thought this was interesting, but didn't want to revive an old thread about the Census... Census workers can enter your apartment in your absence | The Barr Code The gist... If you rent your living space, Census workers can demand entry. Landlords face a fine if they refuse to comply. I...

For those of you running lists, I thought the following article might make for a good read... How to Double Any Company’s Revenues in 12 Months | free newsletter It's written by Clayton Makepeace. He has a lot of experience with mailings, both online and off. The first part of the article is a...

I grew up admiring (i.e. slobbering over) Frazetta's work. I'll bet a few of you did, too. It was gorgeous. I've not seen stuff like his since. He died Monday at age 82. Obituary: Frank Frazetta, renowned fantasy illustrator, dies at 82 - latimes.com

The recent troubles in Greece make me think about what's coming down the pipe for the U.S. There are lots of similarities between the two nations... - a growing wave of entitlement programs - unfunded obligations, such as social security - growing debt - shrinking middle class - fiat money...

I think a few of you develop or promote apps for the iPhone. I just ran across this article and thought it might spark a few ideas for you... Parents using smartphones to entertain bored kids - CNN.com I hadn't thought about aiming apps - educational or otherwise - to the kid market until now...

Occasionally, you'll hear about a teacher in the public school system who knocks it out of the park. Here's one of them... His name is Jaime Escalante. He recently passed away. For anyone unfamiliar with his story, here's a brief synopsis, including why he's special... Jaime Escalante's...

Here's a brief treatment regarding the U.S. dollar and its use as a lever to promote our imperialism... The End of Dollar Hegemony The piece above is brief and engaging. It's also sobering in the context of our current saber-rattling with Iran. As a side note, this is not meant to spark a...

I came across a pretty good summary of the process by which the Congress is trying to push health care legislation through. It's written by John Dickerson at Slate... House Democrats are worried the Senate won't survive "vote-a-rama." - By John Dickerson - Slate Magazine The article is not...