The philosophy of liberty

What is liberty? What is the principle libertarian ideals are based on?
The key theme of liberty is self-ownership. No human being can be owned by another human or a group of humans.

Self-ownership manifests itself in three forms:
1.    Life
2.    Liberty
3.    The product of your life and liberty

The product of your life and liberty is your property.
Liberty in all of its forms is the most important good we have!

For an insightful perspective at liberty, take a look at this great video:

Ron Paul beats Obama in Ohio

According to a Fox News poll based on a telephone survey with a random sample of 505 registered voters, Ron Paul would beat President Obama in Ohio (42% vs. 41%), should he be nominated as the Republican candidate in the 2012 elections.

Also two other Republican candidates, Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney, are able to get more votes than Obama, according to the poll. Only Newt Gingrich would lose the state if he was running against Obama.

As one of the swing states, Ohio played a key role in the 2008 presidential elections.
Ron Paul’s approach to foreign policy, emphasis of personal freedom and constitutional rights and reduction of the federal government’s influence secured him widespread support – especially from younger voters.

In addition, Dr. Paul is one of the few persons in politics who did not change his political decisions when it seems politically advantageous, but stuck to his principles.

Even if Ron Paul should not be nominated and go on to win the presidency: He has motivated a lot of people to pay attention to politics more closely.

#2 Keynes vs. Hayek - Song

The battle between Keynsians and Austrians continues ... in the following music video:

How to fix the US health care system - Milton Friedman

Recently, I stumbled upon a video by Milton Friedman who brilliantly explained what the role of government concerning health care ought to be and how the current health care system in the US can be fixed.

As of today, the United States has the most expensive health care system in the world! Through the actions of politicians who try to capture as many votes as possible by catering to special interests, the costs of the society as a whole are dramatically increased from the level at which they would be if the market was allowed to function freely.