Patriot's Lament Jan 21, 2012: SOPA, PIPA and Ron Paul
In this episode we discuss the SOPA and PIPA anti internet freedom legislation, discuss so-called intellectual property, and talk about Ron Paul's opposition to these bills and his ongoing campaign to educate the American public on the idea of liberty.
Patriot's Lament Jan 28, 2012: Inflation and Energy Prices
In this episode we discuss the myth that energy prices have risen on their own by comparing the price of heating fuel to the price of cheese. This in fact shows that the price of all goods is rising in a semi-uniform fashion while wages are not rising as quickly. This indicates not a general increase in prices, but a general decrease in the value of money due to monetary inflation. The uneven distribution of new money that results in increased prices but flat wages is known as "Cantillon Effects" named after the economist Richard Cantillon.
Calls for a government program to "reduce energy prices" must result in new money creation, which would just increase inflation and therefore increase long term energy (and cheese) prices.
Patriot's Lament Feb 4, 2012: Put Em In a Cage
In this episode we discuss the unique trait of all political systems: forcing you to support its institutions regardless of your personal beliefs and moral code of conduct ... or spending your life locked in a cage for withdrawing your support.
Good points all round. I am very glad you are getting the word out up there. The inflaion nessage and the "Cantillon Effects" are very important to hear (and when one does they are self evident)!
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