David Boaz @David_Boaz
Distinguished Senior Fellow and former EVP of the Cato Institute; Author, The Libertarian Mind; opinions are my own. cato.org/people/david-b… Washington DC Joined June 2009-
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This is the most sensible thing I've seen written about the protests, and crackdowns, at UT-Austin. statesman.com/story/opinion/… Not sure why the Left assumed that all their rules and speech repression would never be turned on them. Arbitrary power outlasts its intended purpose.
I've spent decades not worrying about overpopulation. Now I can't see why I should care about underpopulation. Let people have however many children they want. Who's to say what an optimal population is?
"Materially, people in the United States are much better off. But they’ve also progressed in ways important to liberalism, which stands against racism, sexism, antisemitism, and laws oppressing gay people." Janet Bufton on @David_Boaz's #GreatAntidote. ow.ly/7ssf50Rr1BK
Cato blog posts: now with audio! Update: Does the First Amendment Protect Trump in the January 6 Cases? cato.org/blog/update-do… via @CatoInstitute
“Because in South and Central America, the Austrian-American laissez-faire champion Mises, who died in 1973, is having something of a moment.” cnn.com/2024/04/28/ame…
I really enjoyed reading "The Libertarian Mind" by @David_Boaz of @CatoInstitute. It is now one of my favorite classical liberal libertarian books, and I recommend it to anyone interested in learning about the philosophy. Thank you for writing this, David, it is truly a gem!
In the video, he says “classic liberal or a Kennedy Democrat” – neither of which is the same as a “classical liberal.”
In the video, he says “classic liberal or a Kennedy Democrat” – neither of which is the same as a “classical liberal.”
I have challenged the pope to debate me.
A learned and readable discussion of the history and morality of globalization from the libertarian scholar @tomgpalmer cato.org/publications/m… via @CatoInstitute
At the @NRO Corner, I survey some of this week's hyperactivity by the administrative state. Striking how much of it is in clear knowledge that they're treading the bounds of what is legally permissible. Featuring @RegoftheDay nationalreview.com/corner/adminis…
RFKJr said that people who disagree with him on climate change should be arrested.
RFKJr said that people who disagree with him on climate change should be arrested.
His congressional allies subpoenaed the private telegrams of New Deal critics in a proto-McCarthyist witch hunt. This was the original US government mass surveillance. The targets? Publishers of "false news." Sound familiar?
“liberal analysts argue a commander in chief’s power must have limits imposed by the legislative branch and the courts.” Wish they’d tell Joe “executive fiat” Biden. washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/…
Thanks, @WesleyCoop, for perfectly summarizing the difference between classical liberalism/libertarianism and what we might call late-stage conservativism, based on its dwindling hold on the American public. During the Cold War, conservatives and libertarians seemed to be…
...people in the United States are much better off. But they’ve also progressed in ways important to liberalism, which stands against racism, sexism, antisemitism, and laws oppressing gay people." Janet Bufton on @David_Boaz's #GreatAntidote episode. ow.ly/LeYV50RneYx
Corporations correct their errors a lot faster than governments.
NIN Webinar Special With David Boaz – The Future of the Liberty Movement youtu.be/H4roMq4vh0E?si… via @YouTube
5 Movies About Real People Who Fought for Liberty 🎬 1️⃣ Sophie Scholl – The Final Days (117 minutes) This film focuses on the days leading up to and following the arrest of classical liberal activist Sophie Scholl. Sophie was a key member of the White Rose movement, which…
“Biden’s basically putting Chinese steel on double-secret probation,” said Cato Institute trade researcher Scott Lincicome. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/…
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So, the Howard Stern interview. A couple of times Stern says "We all say the president is the father of the country." Who says that? Washington was, yes, but not every scoundrel or hero to hold the office since. What an ignorant and civically malformed concept to hold.
@David_Boaz So maybe what I experienced is the libertarian version of the New Atheism, as Rand was a New Atheist before the New Atheists.
@David_Boaz 2000s to early 2010s. But that’s mostly post 9/11 when I think a lot of people were feeling more aggressive about proper responses to whatever caused the attack. For many libertarians, it was irrational religious belief. I think the Randians in particular felt emboldened.
@David_Boaz Also, “classical liberal” is not the same as "complete and total fraud."
@David_Boaz Biggest thing is the bread - griddled rye is much better But also the ingredients: no lettuce or tomato or anything else that's superfluous. And Swiss is a surprisingly great cheese for a burger.
@David_Boaz Worse than if this “invitation” goes unanswered would be if it doesn’t.
I really enjoyed reading "The Libertarian Mind" by @David_Boaz of @CatoInstitute. It is now one of my favorite classical liberal libertarian books, and I recommend it to anyone interested in learning about the philosophy. Thank you for writing this, David, it is truly a gem!
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I fervently disagree with these @UTAustin protestors, but you can’t put people in jail for misguided and hateful opinions. Unless they are being violent or otherwise breaking the law —on what grounds do you arrest them?
Arrests being made right now & will continue until the crowd disperses. These protesters belong in jail. Antisemitism will not be tolerated in Texas. Period. Students joining in hate-filled, antisemitic protests at any public college or university in Texas should be expelled.
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Dunedin, Florida code officers fined Jim Ficken $30,000 & threatened to foreclose on his home. The reason? His lawn got slightly too tall while he was out of town, and the friend who was supposed to mow it passed away. After 2 lawsuits, Jim is finally safe from foreclosure!
After a prolonged legal battle spanning 6 years and 2 lawsuits, Jim Ficken can finally rest easy knowing his home won't be foreclosed because of an overgrown lawn. 🧵
It's shocking how much this basic truth pisses people off nowadays.
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@David_Boaz @MrRBourne The Belgian PM spoke out and a Belgian court intervened. (Ironically the mayor who shut down the event is a national conservative himself.)