As I have read more and more alternative websites, the MRA (Men's Rights Advocate movement) has come to my attention. While I agree with many of it's principles, such as the thought that the injustice system is tilted towards women, some of it's hardliners would believe in limiting the freedom's of women, by such things as beatings and being totally subservient. Those hardline ideas are not compatible with mainstream Libertarianism, let alone Agorism or Anarchism in general. So how did I bridge this dilemma? Not by agreeing to the status quo, or limiting women's rights.
My idea was instead of having a family court system, abolish it, and replace it with private arbitrators that are not vested in the politics of the day, and that would rule based on equality, and not based on the mere whims of one party or another. The current system is based on a chip on the collective shoulders of minorities, and not based on objective justice. In a arbitrator based system, unless both parties could agree, the arbitrator would continue on, until and agreement could be made. This would cut down on needless lawyer fees, would unclog the justice system for real criminals, and would bring families closer, and not further apart after divorce.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Happy Holidays!
Hey!
It's been a little bit since I have posted, but I have not forgotten about this site :D . I have been catching up on movies (Fight Club) and reading the Wealth of Nations, as well as formulating a few articles for this site. So Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Years!
It's been a little bit since I have posted, but I have not forgotten about this site :D . I have been catching up on movies (Fight Club) and reading the Wealth of Nations, as well as formulating a few articles for this site. So Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Years!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Did Putin Go Overboard with P*ssyRiot?
Maybe it is me, but in the case of PussyRiot, he did not do anything wrong. They held a trial, and were convicted of a crime. And from the sounds of it, they made an impromptu show at the church. It's private property, and thus they were violating it. I could criticize Mr. Putin for some things (mysterious dealings a deaths) or praise him (12% flat tax), but in this case, I don't see the point. A bunch of women threw a fit, and just because they did something stupid they should be bailed out. I really don't get it. Yes Mr. Putin may be hard on alternative communities, but in this case these minorities in this case should not be defended. They trespassed on church property, and thus must be punished.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Tatics of Liberty: Agorism or PT?
I have come to the conclusion on something: outside of local politics (which control your immediate surroundings), politics as a free man and libertarian does not work. And with the rate in the growth of government increasing year by year, I become even more skeptical of turning it around. But there are two things I have found that individuals can do to stop the growth of government:
1. Agorism
Obviously, this is what the site is about. Using alternative tactics to overthrow the state, but mostly through markets, agorism seeks to use the black market and grey markets to get around the tax man. Such tactics include bitcoin, barter, under the table jobs, among other things. If you can reduce what you owe to the state , do it.
2. Perpetual Travel
Here is another great idea. The US government allows you to make over 90,000 Dollars in earnings overseas, as long as you spend less than 90 days in the country each year. The down side to this is that many people are not at the level of cash where you can just pack up and leave. But, on the other hand, if you do get past the yolk of big brother, perpetual travel not only can get you out from the yolk of big government, but allows you to have a better life style, often times better than you would in the United States. For instances, to have a basic lifestyle in Davao, Philippines, you will need only $600 Dollars a month for basics. It would probably cost the equivalent of $1,500 even in the most basic town in the United States in order to thrive. The downside is that while you work towards this goal, you are still being taxed. But once you reach this goal, you don't need to fly under the radar. Investing (like in real estate), internet marketing, and remote work agreements make perfect jobs that go perfect with this lifestyle.
I lean more towards the second option, but then again I don't want to be here during the collapse.
1. Agorism
Obviously, this is what the site is about. Using alternative tactics to overthrow the state, but mostly through markets, agorism seeks to use the black market and grey markets to get around the tax man. Such tactics include bitcoin, barter, under the table jobs, among other things. If you can reduce what you owe to the state , do it.
2. Perpetual Travel
Here is another great idea. The US government allows you to make over 90,000 Dollars in earnings overseas, as long as you spend less than 90 days in the country each year. The down side to this is that many people are not at the level of cash where you can just pack up and leave. But, on the other hand, if you do get past the yolk of big brother, perpetual travel not only can get you out from the yolk of big government, but allows you to have a better life style, often times better than you would in the United States. For instances, to have a basic lifestyle in Davao, Philippines, you will need only $600 Dollars a month for basics. It would probably cost the equivalent of $1,500 even in the most basic town in the United States in order to thrive. The downside is that while you work towards this goal, you are still being taxed. But once you reach this goal, you don't need to fly under the radar. Investing (like in real estate), internet marketing, and remote work agreements make perfect jobs that go perfect with this lifestyle.
I lean more towards the second option, but then again I don't want to be here during the collapse.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Was/Is Jim Rogers Right About Commodities?
In 2004 Jim Rogers wrote a book about investing in commodities called Hot Commodities. As I read it, it seemed pretty right on what has happened so far. According to him, we are in for a bull market in commodities until the 201Xs. Many of his calls were great, like gold and oil. Let's see how they stack up:
So far so good.
Now what about other commodities like led he recommended?
Although it was down from it's high, it still has grown since his call on it. What are some others that I personally would invest in? I personally like soft commodities, since precious metals and oil tend to be overbought, and are overvalued (although silver looks like an interesting play). I personally like sugar (although it might continue to drop a bit) and longer term I am bullish on rice. So I think Jim was right on the bull market. As for the next leg, I think it won't be left to the metals that will carry it, but the soft commodities. Just remember to only invest what you can loose, and consider practicing on the CBOE Virtual Trade Simulator . I am playing with it as we speak. Also consider options on futures, which only limits your liability to the upside from where you buy in at (the only problem is that with a sleepy commodity, there is not enough momentum to make the premium on the option worth while).
Now what about other commodities like led he recommended?
Although it was down from it's high, it still has grown since his call on it. What are some others that I personally would invest in? I personally like soft commodities, since precious metals and oil tend to be overbought, and are overvalued (although silver looks like an interesting play). I personally like sugar (although it might continue to drop a bit) and longer term I am bullish on rice. So I think Jim was right on the bull market. As for the next leg, I think it won't be left to the metals that will carry it, but the soft commodities. Just remember to only invest what you can loose, and consider practicing on the CBOE Virtual Trade Simulator . I am playing with it as we speak. Also consider options on futures, which only limits your liability to the upside from where you buy in at (the only problem is that with a sleepy commodity, there is not enough momentum to make the premium on the option worth while).
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Now They are Pushing It In Kindergarten!
What are they thinking? To be honest, it was not them that got me riled up, but actually the local school system where I live. They are encouraging kids to think about college while they are in kindergarten! Now I understand thinking about what you want to do when you grow up is one thing. But trying to tell kids about college when they are barely in school!? The only thing that would be worse would be for it to be sponsored by the likes of Citi Group and JP Morgan (I know they are getting out, but they can still squeeze a dime out of it in the mean time). And it is kinda a pity, since most of them are competing against inexpensive Chinese and Indian students, which will push prices lower. This is normal in a free market, but the issue is that they are pushing the supply higher, and the demand for many programs is actually lower. To me, subsidized education (at any level) is just another corporate welfare program, since it cuts the cost for training employees. VIVA LA FREEDOM!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Mobile Cities.
http://sploid.gizmodo.com/this-awesome-roaming-city-can-work-and-it-actually-make-1457939772
Very Interesting.
Very Interesting.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Things to Think About for the PT.
Perhaps Mr. McAffee should have diversified his life outside Belize?
Thursday, October 31, 2013
The Italian Gold Panic
I was exploring data on various countries, and came across the chart above. Currently, Italy has a 127% debt to GDP ratio. I imagine that within a few years not only will it replay its flirt with bankruptcy like it did before, but it will make Greece look like a drop in the bucket. But that is besides the point. The next chart is what made me interested.
As you can see, Italy has the 4th largest gold reserves in the world. Perhaps they would sell that gold during a financial panic in order to buy up assets, thus putting pressure on gold. Is it likely? No. But if it means inflating to save financial institutions and/or the government, selling gold seems like the sane option, since not only is the Euro not the worlds reserve currency, but it would wreck inflation not only on Italy, but all of Europe.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)