Classical Liberalism
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Antonio Martino: A Legacy of Liberalism
“He always encouraged and appreciated people who were, so to say, “classical liberal extremists” (including, a long time ago, the present writer). His favorite political philosopher was Anthony de Jasay, whose book The State he loved. That says something.” ~ Alberto Mingardi
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Uncomplicating a Complicated World: The Shining Legacy of Walter E. Williams
“Walter Williams was vastly instrumental in showing us that the best solutions to the racial problems that bedevil us don’t come from the government who all too often caused a problem in the first place.” ~ Tarnell Brown
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Leave Me Alone and I’ll Make You Rich, Eh? Four Canadian Innovators and Their Achievements
“These are hardly the stories of hardened enemies of society. Their ‘crimes’ are like those of the American Robber Barons: They found new ways to give people goods and services they wanted at prices they were willing to pay.” ~ Art Carden
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Hayek’s Ghost Haunts the Hills of Afghanistan
“Unless Hayek’s insights on the futility of central planning fueled by constructivist rationalist obsessions with remaking the world are taken to heart, such costly mistakes will continue to happen.” ~ Zachary Yost
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P.J. O’Rourke Taught Me How ‘Unfairly’ Great American Life Is
“In a world of nearly 8 billion people, many of whom have never even flipped on a light, my daughter was born American. So was I. It wasn’t O’Rourke’s most memorable or even funny quip, but the view here is that it was easily his most important.” ~ John Tamny
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Walter Williams: A Legacy of Liberty
“Professor Williams’ research shows how powerful the concept of liberty is, and how it should remain a strong tool as America continues to race on its mission to provide opportunities for people around the world.” ~ John Sibley Butler
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Government’s Deficiencies Reveal What No Government Should Do
“Herbert Spencer saw representative government’s infirmities as limitations on government’s ability to do what it had no business doing, but not for its one essential role of defending rights from trespass.” ~ Gary M. Galles
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Wilhem Röpke’s Civilization of Liberty
“Yes, markets and constitutionalism are vital for a free society. But if you ignore, trivialize, or even try to expunge the civilizational roots of liberty, dystopia and tyranny will surely follow.” ~ Samuel Gregg
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Walter Williams: A Fond Remembrance
“On issues such as education, limited government, democracy, income redistribution, welfare, and race, Williams provided wit, logic, and reason in areas where there was often very little.” ~ Harold A. Black
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Walter Williams: Common Sense, Controversial, Radical
“Williams pressed hard for individual freedom and personal accountability. We need freedom to make our own choices, for better or for worse. Sometimes, we make bad choices, which sometimes lead to bad outcomes.” ~ Ramon P. DeGennaro
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Antonio Martino: A Legacy of Liberalism
“He always encouraged and appreciated people who were, so to say, “classical liberal extremists” (including, a long time ago, the present writer). His favorite political philosopher was Anthony de Jasay, whose book The State he loved. That says something.” ~ Alberto Mingardi
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Uncomplicating a Complicated World: The Shining Legacy of Walter E. Williams
“Walter Williams was vastly instrumental in showing us that the best solutions to the racial problems that bedevil us don’t come from the government who all too often caused a problem in the first place.” ~ Tarnell Brown
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Leave Me Alone and I’ll Make You Rich, Eh? Four Canadian Innovators and Their Achievements
“These are hardly the stories of hardened enemies of society. Their ‘crimes’ are like those of the American Robber Barons: They found new ways to give people goods and services they wanted at prices they were willing to pay.” ~ Art Carden
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Hayek’s Ghost Haunts the Hills of Afghanistan
“Unless Hayek’s insights on the futility of central planning fueled by constructivist rationalist obsessions with remaking the world are taken to heart, such costly mistakes will continue to happen.” ~ Zachary Yost
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P.J. O’Rourke Taught Me How ‘Unfairly’ Great American Life Is
“In a world of nearly 8 billion people, many of whom have never even flipped on a light, my daughter was born American. So was I. It wasn’t O’Rourke’s most memorable or even funny quip, but the view here is that it was easily his most important.” ~ John Tamny
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Walter Williams: A Legacy of Liberty
“Professor Williams’ research shows how powerful the concept of liberty is, and how it should remain a strong tool as America continues to race on its mission to provide opportunities for people around the world.” ~ John Sibley Butler
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Government’s Deficiencies Reveal What No Government Should Do
“Herbert Spencer saw representative government’s infirmities as limitations on government’s ability to do what it had no business doing, but not for its one essential role of defending rights from trespass.” ~ Gary M. Galles
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Wilhem Röpke’s Civilization of Liberty
“Yes, markets and constitutionalism are vital for a free society. But if you ignore, trivialize, or even try to expunge the civilizational roots of liberty, dystopia and tyranny will surely follow.” ~ Samuel Gregg
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Walter Williams: A Fond Remembrance
“On issues such as education, limited government, democracy, income redistribution, welfare, and race, Williams provided wit, logic, and reason in areas where there was often very little.” ~ Harold A. Black
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Walter Williams: Common Sense, Controversial, Radical
“Williams pressed hard for individual freedom and personal accountability. We need freedom to make our own choices, for better or for worse. Sometimes, we make bad choices, which sometimes lead to bad outcomes.” ~ Ramon P. DeGennaro