Tag Archives: Paul Rosenberg

A Way to Prove We’re All Born Libertarian

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE We’re all born knowing the truth, but by the time you’re four or five years old, they’ve beaten it out of you. – Attributed to Bob Dylan I think I’d be a bit more charitable than Mr. Dylan; I’d … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Education, Elections | Tagged | Comments Off on A Way to Prove We’re All Born Libertarian

Two Ways the Bitcoin “Crackdown” Could End

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE I read a story recently about a group of dandies who want to “help regulate Bitcoin, for its own good.” The thing about these guys is that they don’t really care about Bitcoin as a beautiful, disruptive technology or … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Financial | Tagged | 1 Comment

Free Services Are for Suckers

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE Just a few weeks ago, it was revealed that the FBI will be going through a huge stack of emails they stole from a free service, to find some peaceful people they can publicly prosecute. The service was called … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged | Comments Off on Free Services Are for Suckers

A Report from Middle America

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE I was recently involved in a day of meetings with small business owners in the American Midwest. It was both encouraging and sad at the same time. What I Found First Overall, I found a large room full of … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged | 1 Comment

A Frank Letter to the Homeless Man Under the Bridge

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE I see you standing here, asking for help, about once a week. You are always polite, and I respect that. I’d like to do something for you… something that would matter long-term. Giving you a few notes or coins … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Financial | Tagged | 1 Comment

Where the *Bleep* Is Germany’s Gold?

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE You may have heard something about this story, but I think it’s important to take a few minutes to restate the facts clearly. In the modern news environment, stories come and go so fast – and in so many … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Financial | Tagged | 1 Comment

What Would You Do for “Truth”?

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE I closed a recent post by saying this: If you’re not willing to suffer for your beliefs, you’re not much of a believer. To that I will add that the statement remains true, no matter what types of beliefs … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged | 10 Comments

Why We Don’t Yet Live in the “World of Tomorrow”

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE The following is a quote from a digital currency mailing list, posted at some time in the late 90s or early 2000s: Consider that up to say 1970, people invented and developed Major Shit left, right and center. Jets, … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Education | Tagged | Comments Off on Why We Don’t Yet Live in the “World of Tomorrow”

They’re Not Gods – They’re Not Even that Smart

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE I hear people making all sorts of predictions of what the powers that be (TPTB) will allow or not allow. Honestly, they treat this group as though they are omnipotent. Just to be clear, the term, “powers that be” … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged | 1 Comment

The Unstable Element that Messes Up the Inflation/Deflation Debate

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE I was recently asked to sit on an expert panel, analyzing an inflation/deflation debate between Harry Dent and Peter Schiff. Sitting with me on the panel were Doug Casey, Chris Mayer, and Karim Rahemtulla, as well as Messrs Dent … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Education, Financial | Tagged | Comments Off on The Unstable Element that Messes Up the Inflation/Deflation Debate

The Death (and Rebirth) of the Middle Class

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE It’s been well covered, but in this first article of the year, let’s take a look at the collapse of this most important segment of society. The American middle class is fast disappearing, not because there is anything particularly … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged | Comments Off on The Death (and Rebirth) of the Middle Class

Today I Say Something Nice about a Politician

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE I’m obviously no fan of politicians, but I also like to give credit where it is due. I did pick up one very valuable lesson from a politician, something that contributed substantially to my life. It was either the … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged | Comments Off on Today I Say Something Nice about a Politician

The Enforcers Just Watered the Seeds of Their Destruction

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE The Silk Road marketplace was closed by the Feds on October 2nd. Its operator sits in a jail cell in New York. The users were scattered and victory was declared. But a funny thing happened while all the politicians, … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Financial | Tagged | Comments Off on The Enforcers Just Watered the Seeds of Their Destruction

You’ll Stop Being a Serf When You Do This

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE I hear the same complaints about politicians that you do. And while I understand them (I’ve complained plenty myself), the fact is that complaining accomplishes very little. And there is a very simple reason why complainers have no effect: … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial | Tagged | 1 Comment

How I Learned My History

FREEMANSPERSPECTIVE I’ve recently received requests for history book recommendations. I know I’m leaving out a lot, but I think I’ve compiled a good starter list. So, without further ado: General Histories (covering large sections of history): The Evolution of Civilizations, … Continue reading

Posted in Editorial, Education | Tagged | Comments Off on How I Learned My History