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By Matt Cockerill at 5:54PM

Aug 24, 2010

Tom Palmer Schools Lou Dobbs

Below, Tom Palmer reminds hyper-nativist Lou Dobbs that protectionist policies always undermine American liberty, prosperity, and national security. Tom is an excellent debater, so it's always fun to watch him in action. But seeing the irascible Dobbs blow a few gaskets may be the most entertaining part of the clip. (Next time, let's hope Lou combusts!)

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By Matt Cockerill at 10:02AM

Jun 22, 2010

Free Trade = Capitalism, Civilization, and Peace

A three minute lesson from Cato's Tom Palmer.

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By Matt Cockerill at 4:50PM

Mar 31, 2010

Palmer on the Broken Window Fallacy

In a lucid explanation of the Frederic Bastiat's broken window fallacy, Cato's Tom Palmer explains why destruction of property and mass murder doesn't stimulate the economy, contra Keynesians like Paul "9/11 could do economic good" Krugman:

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By Matt Cockerill at 7:02AM

Mar 11, 2010

Cockerill Interviews Dr. Tom Palmer

The merits of minarchism vs. anarcho-capitalism are a matter of serious debate, albeit not tension, between members of YAL. Cato Sr. Fellow Dr. Tom Palmer was kind enough to do an interview with me, which included extensive discussion on this topic (click below the jump for more):

Assumptions make an A$$ out of you and me

Prior to one of my interviews, I failed to live up to the journalistic standards that the "real" media pretends to abide by. Specifically, I came into an interview with Cato Senior Scholar Tom Palmer several months back with negative preconceptions. I knew he had been a critic of Lew Rockwell and the Mises Institute and an advocate of military intervention in Afghanistan. I also felt cynical about Cato's commitment to libertarian principles.

In the last few months, I have gotten to know Dr. Palmer better, and realized my assumptions about him couldn't have been more wrong.

Christmas Break Liberty Reading list

While we're on the subject, I'd like to share my Holiday Reading list. Yes -- it's a bit scant. But I want to actually, um, read all the stuff I say I will.

Realizing Freedom by Tom G. Palmer (big fan of Palmer's and can't wait to open a signed, free copy!)

Anarchy State and Utopia by Robert Nozick. (This seems to be one of "the" books that all libertarians need to read, but I have only had time to skim it this semester)

Brush up on the libertarian arguments for natural law in "The Ethics of Liberty." (reread this one many times, but still find it the most useful book in advocating anarcho-capitalism).

What are you guys planning on reading over break?

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By Matt Cockerill at 9:18PM

Sep 26, 2009

Tom Palmer to talk to YAL!

This is rather short notice, but Tom Palmer of Cato has agreed to do an interview with me for YAL tomorrow afternoon.

Submit any questions you want asked to this thread or email me!

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By Tom Baurain at 4:03PM

May 14, 2009

Freedom Watch 5/13/09

The most recent episode of the FOX internet TV show hosted by Judge Andrew Napolitano featured guests Ron Paul, Daniel Hannan, Lew Rockwell, Peter Schiff, Shelley Roche, and Tom Palmer. They discuss recent issues relevant to those who love freedom and the Constitution. Part 1 is embedded below, and here is a link to the other parts of the show.
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