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Tom Rants
http://www.tom-hanna.org
Musings and commentary from a southwest Missouri libertarian conservative.
Recent Posts
Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!
We welcome change and openness; for we believe that freedom and security go together, that the advance of human liberty can only strengthen the cause of world peace. There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advan...
If McChrystal is wrong, fire him; if not, shut up
Thus we may know that there are five essentials for victory: (1) He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight. (2) He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces. (3) He will win whose army is animated by the same...
The Latest on Bush's Third Term
In the latest effort by the Obama administration to continue the worst policies of the Bush administration, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs announced increased tariffs on Chinese tires of an extra 35 percent in the first year, 30 percent in...
Minirants: Congress, Jets and Townhalls
Every once in a while we get a stark example of how markets are simply much more efficient than government. The latest example: While Congress is being slammed for planning to spend $550 million for a handful of new jets, including $66 million a pi...
Jackson Browne truly running on empty
I used to like Jackson Browne back when he was still putting out good music... In sixty-nine he was twenty one and called the road his own... Lately the tired old liberal is out of creativity with nothing better to do than file frivolous lawsuits......
Youth Service
Liberals (and, to be fair, some compassionate «conservatives») like to tout the value of youth service. Youth service at McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell or Wal-Mart is worth roughly $8 an hour, depending on location. Unwilling service ...

