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The free rider
by Phil Manger (libertarian)
About The Author
Since 1991 I've been an independent software developer. Previously, I was an economist (Ph.D., Georgia State University) and journalist.
About The Column
Commentary on just about anything.
Farewell, Nolan Chart
Published: May 10, 2010
This is my last article for Nolan Chart. To learn why, read on...
Thank you, Massachusetts!
Published: January 19, 2010
Scott Brown's victory has killed Obamacare and has shown that Americans are fed up with big government.
The skeptical layman's guide to Climategate
Published: December 4, 2009
Some links to follow for more information on the purloined CRU files and their significance.
Climategate: why it matters
Published: December 4, 2009
The corruption of climate science revealed by the purloined CRU files undermines the claims of the global-warming alarmists.
Sarah Palin: A candidate for libertarians?
Published: September 23, 2009
For decades we've been searching for someone who is both acceptable and electable. Sarah Palin just may be the one.
Those Town Hall Protests
Published: August 12, 2009
Where the misinformation is really coming from.
Boycott Simon Property Group
Published: July 24, 2009
Simon Property Group doesn't want libertarians or conservatives on their property. Let's oblige them.
Climate Change and Keynesianism
Published: July 13, 2009
It's not about the science.
Sarah Palin resigns
Published: July 4, 2009
But don't expect the attacks on her to stop
Palin, Parker and Prejean -- Again
Published: June 11, 2009
And the attacks just go on and on.
Why do they hate Carrie Prejean?
Published: May 10, 2009
What do Sarah Palin and Carrie Prejean have in common? Both are evangelical Christians. Both are babes.
Sarah Palin and the Politics of Elitism -- III
Published: November 23, 2008
Kathleen Parker and other elitists want the GOP to dump the values voters.
Sarah Palin and the Politics of Elitism -- II
Published: November 20, 2008
The election's over, but the elites continue their pile-on. Why are they afraid of her?
Sarah Palin and the Politics of Elitism
Published: November 2, 2008
Some of the elite conservative punditry have a problem with Sarah. I have a problem with them.
Phil's not-so-excellent lobbying adventure
Published: February 28, 2008
The frustrations of trying to persuade my state legislators to undo a stupid mistake
Deregulation's downside
Published: February 10, 2008
Deregulation of industries in a mixed economy produces losers as well as winners.
Ron Paul has won! (but not the Presidency)
Published: February 6, 2008
Regardless of the Super Tuesday results, The Ron Paul Revolution will continue.
It's not just Ron Paul
Published: January 30, 2008
Beltway libertarians have hurt the cause of liberty in other ways, too. Just ask a software developer.
Ron Paul, Ron Paul
Published: January 16, 2008
Now that I've got everyone's attention...
Playing the racism card
Published: January 15, 2008
It all depends on whose ox is being gored.
Ron Paul: Now for the piling on
Published: January 13, 2008
Beltway libertarians use Congressman's old newsletters as excuse for dumping on him. Some perspective.
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