There have been some screaming matches on Washington-bound flights between people coming for Trump’s inauguration versus the Women’s March the following day. A dozen years ago, I saw – well, maybe sparked – similar fracases on a flight from Washington to Dallas, Texas, two days after Bush’s second inaugural speech whooped up forcibly spreading freedom […]
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Anti-Trump Women’s March Photos 1/21/17
Here are pics I took of some of the edgier signs from today’s Women’s March, which had a much larger turnout than expected. Some of the protestors seemed a bit testy. Others are belatedly recognizing that the presidency has too much power. update: I have an Flickr album of other photos from the march posted […]
MP3 of My Thumping Farm Subsidies on MetroFarm Radio
Michael Olson, the host of MetroFarm.com, and I had fun today thumping farm subsidies on his radio show this morning. He seemed perhaps nonplussed at my call in the final minutes to abolish all subsidies and to strip power from politicians across the board. But what the heck – at least Brazilian cotton farmers will […]
Appearing on FoodChain Radio at Noon Today
I will be joining Michael Olson of MetroFarm.com on his FoodChain radio show today at noon. The program is syndicated nationwide – details on local airings are in his release reposted here. Should be lots of fun – except for USDA bureaucrats. Food Chain Radio Show #1087 Michael Olson, Author & Urban Farming Agriculturalist Drain the […]
My Praise for Obama in FFF Libertarian Alternative Podcast
I had fun joining Jacob Hornberger and Richard Ebeling on the Future of Freedom Foundation Libertarian Alternative podcast yesterday. I was bummed that Richard wasn’t wearing a Clemson National Champions hat (Richard is now a professor at The Citadel). We had fun rehashing some of the prime debacles of the last 8 years. Half way […]
My 2 Cents on Obama’s Farewell Address
Obama: ""We have taken out tens of thousands of terrorists." Is he counting the wedding parties he droned? #FarewellObama — James Bovard (@JimBovard) January 11, 2017 Obama invokes "The rule of law that holds leaders accountable." He favors resuming that on January 20, right? #FarewellObama — James Bovard (@JimBovard) January 11, 2017 Obama quotes Washington's […]
Peace Corps Vets Riled at My Expose
PeaceCorpsWorldWide reposted a 2011 Future of Freedom Foundation article I wrote, “The Forgotten Failures of the Peace Corps.” Several former Peace Corps recruits denounced the piece: Andy Martin characterized the piece as “a one-sided hatchet job.” Leo Cecchini complained that my article was “a totally fatuous report devoid of any import. And this guy is a […]