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Freedom in Film: Follow That Dream (1962)
What may be the funniest movie about personal initiative and limited government? Look no further than Follow That Dream (1962), a rollicking pro-freedom comedy starring Arthur O’Connell and Elvis Presley. Elvis plays Toby Kwimper, the young adult son in a … Continue reading
Freedom in Fiction: Ida Elisabeth
Ida Elisabeth had every reason to leave her husband. He was foolish, immature, irresponsible, and unable to change. She couldn’t respect him. She had never really loved him. When he had an affair with another woman, it was her chance … Continue reading
Posted in Cascade Website, Entitlement, Freedom in Film and Fiction, Kathryn Hickok
Tagged family, Ida Elisabeth, marriage, Norway, Sigrid Undset, socialism, welfare state
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Can the Queen of Sciences Dialogue with the Dismal Science?
The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty says indeed it can―and it should. Many people “with a heart” and a mission for serving the poor, leading congregations and faith-based charities, or running social service nonprofits don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Asset Ownership, Cascade Website, Entitlement, Kathryn Hickok
Tagged Acton Institute, Acton University, charity, economics, faith, Lord Acton
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Unemployment Insurance According to the President’s New Advisor
President Obama recently appointed Alan Krueger of Princeton to be his new chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. As the Wall Street Journal recently recognized, Mr. Krueger has written about the effects of unemployment insurance on the unemployed. Namely, … Continue reading
Is Unemployment Insurance Stimulative?
Does unemployment insurance stimulate the economy? This question has been debated by economists from different schools of thought for decades. Stephen Moore’s recent Wall Street Journal opinion gave a great answer. He said: “I have two teenage sons. One worked … Continue reading
Tim Hawkins – The Government Can
Funny video by Tim Hawkins about government spending…