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Fed Up with the RightThe right had their chance with me. Now in spite of all the failures of the left I must choose to side with them to keep these radicals out.
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Are Moderates Spineless?Moderates are often accused of being spineless. I once agreed. I no longer do.
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An OathI swear an oath to never vote for another Republican again for the rest of my life if the US defaults on August 2 and the Dow Jones industrial average declines by more than one hundred points.
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The Debt Ceiling ConundrumA look at the debt ceiling from a purely political standpoint.
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IdeologyRecently I've been bashing "ideology." In this article I explain what I mean.
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A Libertarian Case for Socialized MedicineRight-libertarians often present the socialized medicine debate in terms of keeping freedom versus giving it up, but is there more that meets the eye.
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Is it Time for a Third Party?Many of those of us in the middle often advocate forming third parties and breaking away from Democrats and Republicans. I explain why this is not a good idea.
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Jon Huntsman for PresidentFormer Utah Governor Jon Huntsman is running for the Republican nomination for president. I explain why I support his campaign. -
What Exactly Do I Believe?There is nothing ideologues hate more than moderates because we are "spineless" and "have no principles." I lay that myth to rest.
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On Leaving the Libertarian FaithI was once known as an outspoken libertarian. In the past year however I have increasingly drifted toward the center.
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Why Obama Will Win in 2012Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announced he is running for president. Here is my take on why he will be the Republican nominee and will lose to Obama.
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Welkom to Holland, MichiganHolland, Michigan is a small city located on Lake Michigan's shore. It is known for its tulip festival, its beaches, and its Dutch heritage.
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Parsley's Mediterranean Grille: A Customer's ViewGrand Rapids, MI might not seem like a hotbed of Middle Eastern dining. However, one downtown restaurant really stands out. I have eaten there several times. Here is my opinion.
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The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand: A Reader's ViewThe Fountainhead by Objectivist writer Ayn Rand is a good book - if you are an Objectivist. Others will come wanting.
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The Most Overrated Movies of All TimeI've seen a lot of movies in my time, many of which I think are totally overrated. Here's a hint: one on the list involves 3D blue aliens.
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My Top Ten Favorite South Park Episodes of All TimeMy favorite television show is the satirical cartoon South Park. The entire series is good but a few episodes stand out. Here is a countdown of my favorites.
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The Five Most Controversial Musicians of All TimeMusicians have long been drawn to controversy. Here I compile what I consider to be the five most controversial musicians of all time.
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A Non-Voter's ManifestoI don't think I am going to vote in 2010. Richard Blumenthal's lies about serving in Vietnam were the final straw.
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Grocery Store SecretsEver wonder how to get the freshest produce in the store? Ever wonder what the skinny is on brand names? An article about what your grocer didn't tell you from somebody who has worked in the industry.
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What I Learned in College (So Far)I have been in college for a while now. Here are some thoughts on college and what I have learned so far, and not just about academics.
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Left-Liberals Are so Sickening I Could PukeI am outraged by the hypocrisy and desire for tyranny of the left-liberals since taking power. They criticized Bush but they have turned into little Mussolinis themselves.
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Early Capitalism and Catholic Scholastic PhilosophersThe idea of capitalism as a Protestant, particularly Calvinist phenomenon, is well spoken of. While Calvinism did aid in capitalism's rise in fact we find its origins in Aquinas and the Scholastic Catholics.
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Dostoevsky and Nietzche: How a Christian Novelist Influenced an Atheist PhilosopherFyodor Dostoevsky's work Crime & Punishment influenced Friedrich Nietzche to create the ubermensch in Thus Spake Zarahustra.
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Things You Don't Need to Spend Money OnHow to avoid spending money on truly unnecessary things.
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A Review of WatchmenThis is a review of the movie, Watchmen, which I saw in theaters recently.
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The Politics of TradeoffsIn politics, we need to realize that our impulses and reality do not always mix.
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Inequality and Social JusticeCan inequality and social justice be the same thing?
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How to Solve HomelessnessHow to solve the problem of homeless people in the western world.
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People Who Don't Know What They're Talking AboutPolitics, of course. And maybe more.
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Guns Are Evil: A SatireA satire on guns.
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Iowa and Vermont Legalize Gay Marriage: My OpinionIowa and Vermont recently legalized gay marriage. Here is my opinion. -
An Open Letter to "Reverend" Billy TalenThis letter is to the so-called "Rev." Billy Talen of the "Church" of Stop Shopping. Rev. Billy needs to get off his high horse and get in touch with reality.
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Capitalism is MoralSome people claim that, "Communism is moral in theory but fails in practice, whereas capitalism is immoral in theory but works in practice." Is this true? Nope.
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Why Libertarian is Pro-Life and Pro-Life is LibertarianI explain why I am a pro-life libertarian, and why I see those two things as mutually reinforcing. -
Barack Obama is a SocialistIs he or isn't he? He IS! Barack Obama is indeed a socialist, however, so are many of his opponents.
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A Video Game ProposalI've played plenty of video games over my lifetime and I have liked some things about certain ones especially. I think it is time to combine those elements into one video game.
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Easy Recipes Not Involving CookingWant something good to eat or to serve but don't have any time to cook, or the skills to cook well? Well try some of these recipes which I have put to use in my own kitchen, from my own head. -
What to Model? A Look at the Many OptionsIf you are going to be building a model train layout, it is good to have some sort of basis for it. What era? What prototype? It's all covered here.
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A Look at the Third Reich: 1933-1939Recently I read THE THIRD REICH IN POWER by Richard J. Evans. Here is a little bit I wrote about this book and what I found in it. -
Conficker Must Serve as a Wake-Up Call on the Issue of Computer VirusesSomebody somewhere maliciously created a virus called "Conficker," that attacks millions of PCs and is due to be up and running on April 1. It is time for us to wake up to this threat and do something about it. -
Model Railroading Limitations Can Become PositivesDon't think you have the time, money, space, etc. to build a model railroad? Well, it, like everything else, is not an excuse.
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The Necessity of Roadbed with Model RailroadsThis article is about roadbed. You can try to build a railroad without it, but it is foolish. Here is why. Plus a look at different roadbeds.
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Back in Black? Whenever it is I Will Be ReadyIs the economy out of the red and back into the black? Maybe, maybe not, but I've learned a few lessons from this whole scenario that you might find useful.
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The Ins and Outs of Model Railroad ScalesIn my previous article on Getting Started in Model Railroading, I briefly touched on the issue of choosing a scale. Here I expand on it more.
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Fyodor Dostoevsky: A BiographyThe following is a biography and analysis of the ideas of Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky that I wrote. -
Crime and Punishment: A ReviewThis is my review of Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It's old but good. -
Earth Day PoemThis is a poem in honor of Earth Day.
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Homage to MoneyA poem about money.
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College Money Made EasyGetting money for college can be hard. You may doubt you have any chance at scholarships because of your grades in high school. Well I have a plan that can help you out. -
Getting Started in Model RailroadingModel railroading is a fun hobby. Unfortunately, many people don't think they have the time and money to get started. Well never fear, because there is an easy path.
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Write for Associated ContentJobs are scarce, but hope is to be found on this very site. Associated Content is a website with a truly revolutionary format that allows anybody at home to become a freelance writer.
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Where Bush Moderated, Obama Goes LeftI believe that President Bush took the middle route on stem cell research, in contrast to those who believe he took a hard right stance. I believe that Obama threatens to open this divisive issue at a time when we don't need it. -
My Own StimulusBarack Obama hatched a plan for a stimulus package which has recently passed. It has not reached its full effects yet, and there is still much debate on its effectiveness. Those things aside, here is what I would have done.
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The Simple Path to Weight LossThere are a lot of falsehoods that go along with losing weight. There are the overshot promises that fall short and there are the radical changes nobody can make. Here's the straight dope from a person on a weight loss journey.
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Fools & IdiotsWhat is the difference between a fool and an idiot? A fool is a stupid person, idiots are people like the CEOS of Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors.
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Sim City Societies: A ReviewThe Sim City series has taken a major turn with the development of Sim City Societies. It was a good game as far as games go, but an unfortunate turn for the Sim City series. -
My Top Ten Favorite WebsitesIf I could point to ten websites that I admire more than any others, here they are, descending from least favorite to most. Can you guess where AC is on the list?
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Election 2008 Political HaikuMy first poetry ever published. It is a series of four haiku poems I have written for Associated Content's political haiku contest.
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The Epic of KarnalaxThis is my very first epic poem, or at least my first shot at it. It is the tale of Karnalax and his quest for Atlantis, and the troubles that befall him on the way.
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The Bailout ManHere comes Sam, the Bailout Man. For every irresponsible decision you make he will bail you out! Guess what this is a satire of.
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A.R. Post's Thirteen LawsEver wondered what exactly makes the world/universe the way it is? Well, A.R. Post has got thirteen cardinal laws that you need to remember. -
Why I'm Sticking with Bob BarrMany self-described libertarians hate former Georgia Congressman and Libertarian Party presidential nominee Bob Barr. After the Ron Paul press conference many are breaking ranks. I am not.
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Presidential Polls in MichiganAs a resident of Michigan, I cannot help but notice that Michigan is shaping up to be a battleground state again this year albeit with Obama in somewhat of a lead. Here is my analysis of the polls in the state.
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Aphorisms 1Part one of A.R. Post's collected aphorisms.
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You WIn by the People You LoseEach of the two major parties is crippled from permanent victory by the presence of a few idiotic caucuses within their respective ranks. Whichever party wants to win the nation needs to get rid of some of its base.
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Jesse Ventura for President 2012I know that the 2008 election hasn't even happened, but I'm already thinking about 2012. After seeing his speech at the Ron Paul rally, I have become convinced that we need former MN Gov. Jesse Ventura for President in 2012.
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The Evolutionist's GenesisDid you think that only religious people could be dogmatic? If so, then you clearly haven't seen some of the militant atheists of today. In homage to Richard Dawkins and his ilk, here is Genesis reimagined as if it were written by a militant evolutionist.
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Democracy is a JokeIt looks like Senator Obama is responding to McCain's selection of Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential pick by sending out prominent Democratic women. Oh brother.
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Never Make AnnouncementsA couple of days after it began, the "sabbatical" ends. Post has some new advice; never set an agenda you can't keep.
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I Shall ReturnAustin Post is taking a semi-sabbatical from writing. He does intend to return, and when he does his writing is going to be shifting more toward satire and away from the current faire.
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More Thoughts on Faith & PoliticsFaith and politics are mixing it up more than ever lately. Setting aside ideological arguments from my open letter to Rick Warren, I explain from the practical standpoint why religion and politics ought not to mix.
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Moderate Libertarians Just Don't Get ItRecently John McCain chose Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska to be his running mate. Over the past few days I have been continuously hearing about just how "libertarian" Gov. Palin is. Are Palinite "moderate" libertarians stupid or don't they care?
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An Open Letter to Pastor Rick WarrenI find Pastor Rick Warren to be a moral and well-meaning man, including when it comes to politics. However, I feel that he misses the main issue with regards to the state and his religious agenda: the use of force. -
Why I FightSome people wonder why I spend so much time fighting for libertarian causes. Here is the answer. -
Capitalism's Right-Wing Wrecking CrewThough the right claims to defend capitalism they have probably done more to hurt the cause of free markets than anybody else. Their corporatist policies do not represent true free markets and only add ammo to leftist arguments. -
Envy: The Fuel of the LeftIn this almost certainly controversial piece I examine the motivations of left-wing politics and conclude that the main emotion underlying American liberalism, democratic socialism, and communism is one of envy.
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Localism & LibertyLibertarians often find themselves unable to enact real change, but then again so do other groups. Perhaps the answer to giving every group more of what they want is greater localism in politics?
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2008 Michigan Ballot Proposals ExaminedTwo ballot proposals have crossed the threshold in Michigan, one is stem cell related and one is a government reform plan that critics charge is just a Trojan horse for Democrats to gain power.