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Pessimistic Predictions on the Fate of the E.U.
The increasingly pessimistic – dare I say apocalyptic – Brussels Journal, (which frequently panders to European right-wing hyper-nationalism by exaggerating the Islamic threat, social identity, and other “end-is-nigh” hyperbole) still carries the occasional article worth reading. Today I came across a column written by a Briton who goes by “Archonix,” who is clearly unhappy with the European Union – a multi-national government that is essentially accountable to nobody: …I never voted for the creation of a supranational, unaccountable government that does not submit to the will of the people via an election. In fact, I did not vote at all. I have never had a say on whether I want my country — which no longer exists — to be a part of this. The EU has no mandate … Read entire article »
Filed under: Government is Slavery, World Politics
Take Pride in Taxation!
Perhaps the greatest crime ever committed by the American left is the equivocation of freedom and bondage. And it couldn’t be more clear than in Matt Stoller’s column in praise of taxation, which appeared on Monday at MyDD. The Agitator is surprised that people actually believe this sort of thing. So am I. The column is not only factually incorrect, it is also riddled with ad hominems and commits the No True Scotsman fallacy from ambiguity, among others. So you might wonder why I’d even bother addressing his drivel. Because it’s infuriating: I just paid my taxes, and I have to say, I always take pride when I do so….The tax burden we face is a very small price to pay for the privilege of taking … Read entire article »
Filed under: Government is Slavery, Taxation is Theft