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Tag: altruism

When the Voluntary Isn’t

March 27, 2020 Brian Phillips General

On March 25, the Austin Police Department (APD) issued a statement that declared that Austin’s “Stay Home, Work Smart” order

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The “Public Health” versus Individual Health

March 26, 2020 Brian Phillips Blog Posts, Property

The values that humans need to survive and prosper must be produced. Every value from food to smart phones, from

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The Democrats vs. Santa

February 20, 2020 Brian Phillips General

I will admit that I quit believing in Santa Claus many years ago. But the Democrat candidates apparently still believe.

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The Crony Ideology

January 9, 2020 Brian Phillips General

Both leftists and conservatives embrace the crony ideology. That they apply that ideology differently is merely a matter of detail.

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Sacrificing the Few for the Many

December 10, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

One of the most vile premises underlying the border wall (and there are many) is the the few should be

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Eminent Domain Reform vs. the “Public Interest”

February 21, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

While eminent domain reform is a priority for many legislators and interest groups, meaningful reform is not likely to occur

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Our Brother’s Keeper

January 29, 2019 Brian Phillips General

One of the arguments against illegal immigration is that the “illegals” rape and pillage our social welfare system. “Illegals” take

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Eminent Domain: Condemning Self-interest

January 22, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

The process of exercising eminent domain is called condemnation. According to the Texas Property Code, If an entity with eminent

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