Then...... as Now

If Ben Bernanke is really a student of the Great Depression as we are led to believe perhaps

he should ask for his money back for the education he has received. For if he were a student of the policies that both Herbert Hoover, and Franklin Roosevelt took after the crash of 1929, and understood the causes of that crash, he would see that the recommendations of both Presidents were the cause of the depth, and the severity of the Depression. He would also understand that to mimic those actions, as well as trying to persuade the public that more of those actions would be a disastrous course to take for the American economy. From the outset of the depression Hoover abandoned all principles of laissez-faire principles and after 3 1/2 years of action the economy became worse. Sound familiar ? Of course when Roosevelt took office, he then proceeded to undertake even more intervention in the economy, and to the dismay of the President, and the country things became worse.

              

                                                                   An imbalance of the economic magnitude that we are facing today, just as the country faced then can only happen with the expansion overall of credit, and an increase in the money supply, as I mentioned before this sends signals to those wishing to invest, of easy money, or rather a supply of money in the economy that really is not there. When the Central bank prints money and lowers interest rates the signal to the economy that gets sent is that there are large sums of money in saving, which means that consumption has been delayed, that is; we will not buy a new car right now, or I have decided to wait for the purchase of a home, or if you are a manufacturer, the delay of the purchase of large pieces of equipment. The Fed in essence is taking away the need for savings, an important part of the economy, to promote consumption, this in turn allows the political class to proclaim the success of their statist policies. Politicians love a little inflation for another reason, it allows for them to pay back debt with money of lesser value, however for you the consumer, what you end up with is money that has a lower value, thus you get the short end of the stick so to speak, you will face rising prices.

                                                                                                          The Hoover and the Roosevelt administrations upheld failures in the Marketplace, much as Presidents Bush and Obama have done, both in banking and the automobile industry, by not allowing the weak to be weeded out of the economy for poor performance, tax dollars were sucked out of the economy to subsidize failure, which then prevented those who were solvent, from purchasing banks, or GM for that matter at rock bottom prices. That is how a capital society works. It is not like this country has not had calamities in the economy before 2008, or 1929 for that matter, the difference in both scenarios are that prior to those times, the United States Government stayed out of the way. Companies did go out of business, and people did lose employment, wages fell as the supply of workers increased, however this is the remedy that was ( or is ) needed to gain a balance in the overall economy again, when there is intervention in that balance unfortunately the correction takes longer to remedy itself. It as an absolute. It is axiomatic. Further more Ben, should know that. if he does not he got robbed of a good education, however if he does why would he pursue a policy, that has a history of failure ? The reason again is power. The power to control the money supply, along with the power that Congress has with the current tax system is designed to make the Citizens of this country nothing more than servants. That has been, and will continue to be the plan, as long as we the people tolerate it.

                                                                                                          Hoover believed in correcting our countries " marginal " faults, in our underdeveloped health and education systems, he was troubled by the " waste" in the industrial process, then as now some of the most efficient and productive in the world. President Hoover was in favour of inheritance taxes, and regulation of the stock market. President Roosevelt asked for and received by law, more control over the market and increased the taxes overall in the economy taking even more capital out of the economy. Our current President favors much the same course of action, and prefers to allow Washington to " invest" rather than the private economy. Mr. Bernanke if he were honest with himself, and our President would be quick to point out the similarities, wouldn't you think ? Instead he encourages more of the same failures........... damn curious if you ask me. If I hit my head against a brick wall 10 times and all I get is bloodied and bruised, what would make me think the 11th time would be any better ? To pursue a policy of more quantitative easing, or if you will printing more money by selling bonds to be paid by the taxpayers at a later date makes absolutely no sense. The problem is there is a lack of capital for the work that needs to be performed in the economy, want to know what else is the problem ? There is no acceptable return on that investment in the minds of those that have the capital. No one is in business to just hand over money, and no one wants to put it into the hands of a President, and 535 Congressman who have concluded that there sole purpose in life is to interfere with everyone else's life, all over the globe.

                                                                                                                    The fact is, for prosperity to reign in this nation we have to understand that the unhampered market, where individuals are free to meet the needs of there customers, based on the demands of customers is the only prescription for getting our country out of, and keeping our country out of economic malaise. Ayn Rand once wrote that there should be a separation of Economy and State, just as there is a separation of Church and State. And for the very same reasons. That is a principle well worth exploring in the upcoming election cycle. If we wish to pass on a legacy to the younger generation, it should be the legacy of freedom. Not just of thought, not just of worship, but also to include the legacy of prosperity, and that legacy can only exist in the absence of the interventionist tendencies of government. If we can eliminate that, we will have passed on something far more valuable than an estate, or a business, or a large trust fund. We will have given the next generation the gift of freedom, a gift far more valuable than any amount of money on this planet.

Where Ben is Boldly going..................

Chairman Bernanke is the center of attention again today, and the American Press sitting idly by waiting for the God like figure of the Federal Reserve Chairman to speak holding there collective breath to hear the words from on high from the omnipotent money maker is at first confusing, but within seconds one can see with amusement just how comical the American economic game is played. Intertwine this comedy with politics, and you can see clearly that Bernanke, President Obama, and the willing sheep of CNN, Bloomberg, and even the Wall Street Journal, are willing participants in a failed economic set of rules that need to be abandoned, but will not be given the current power, and control the system as it stands, has over the nation, and the productive ability of the ordinary citizens in this country. After all the name of the game is power. Absolute control. A total dictate to the order of the economy based on flawed planning, ........ more importantly a flawed premise. The comedy is performed right before our eyes, only if you are not informed enough on the matter, it could pass right by you, and you would never know. Thank goodness for the means of communication we have today. Instant. Fast. Also verifiable. With knowledge we the people can end this monster in our lives.
                                                                              Chairman Bernanke is hailed as a student of the Great Depression, and has written a number of critiques on the failed policies that were taken at the time that in his opinion exacerbated the situation. In fact one of his major critiques was the insistence of keeping the money and it's value tied to gold. That discussion is for another time, the point here is the good Chairman has concluded that the failure on the part of the Federal Reserve in the late 20's and early 30's was that not enough was done to prevent the bank failures from happening, liquidity ( read printed money ) was lacking to sustain the economy, and thus prop up the banks, and put capital into the market to keep the economy from suffering from deflation ( read a period of lowering prices ) . In total then what happened was the collapse of the economy, that never recovered until the start of World War II.
                                                                       Ben is not the only student of the Great Depression, in fact his view is the popular view of all Centralist thinkers. The flaw in there thinking is that the consumer drives the demand for the economy. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact Ben has never won a Nobel Prize for Economics. Hayek, and Mises have. A student of both of these Economist is Murray Rothbard. Murray has a completley different view of the Great Depression, and was just as ardent in his studies of the causes of the Depression. Mr. Rothbard and many students of the Austrian School of Economics have pointed out time and again, the failed economic premises of the likes of Ben Bernanke, and time and again history has proven the Austrians correct in the cause, and the solution to recessions, and or depressions. Perhaps that is why they have won Nobel Prizes. Just a thought.........
                                                                    When the Central Bank prints more money to put liquidity into the system it sends a false signal to the rest of the economy via interest rates on the demand for Capital goods versus consumers goods. What happens with the newly created lower interest rates ( due to the money supply increase via the Federal Reserve ) is that the producers within the economy will switch there production preference from short term to long term goods. Think housing, machinery, equipment, etc., these goods take longer to produce thus the scarce resources in the economy become subject to higher production than the true demand for those items warrant. One reason there is a housing bubble in particular in the Commercial Real Estate market is due to the prolonged building that has taken place in the last 15 years, which is in large part due to easy credit, and low interest rates. That was directly a result of flooding the banks with money, both by Chairman Bernanke, and his predecessor Alan Greenspan. And as Rev. Wright was so colorful to point out, " America's chickens have come home to roost ".
                                                                     It is encouraging to note that Governor Perry, and Congressman Bachmann have keyed into the danger that the Federal Reserve has caused in the malaise our economy is in. Couple that with 4 trillion dollar Congressional Budgets ( and then some ) and you see that the market being objective is reacting to the policies that the Chairman, and Congress refuse to do away with. For it would mean the end to their power over you and I, and as we see in Libya, and other nations, once there is an establishment that gets comfortable with power, the tendency to try to retain that power at all costs, including human life is the natural progression of that establishment. Power indeed is the most seductive thing on the planet, and known to man. History is replete with examples, so there is no need to pursue it here. Of course Ron Paul has been after the elimination of the Federal Reserve for many years. He has challenged the fiat money supply and it's detriment to the American public for as long, he has even publicly confronted Chairman Bernanke, and you know what I find most interesting................ no one has said that anything Congressman Paul has said is incorrect. Nor that what he has confronted the good Chairman with publicly is mistaken.
                                                       If we the American public wish to have sound money, and a sound economy, then perhaps we should do our part and elect officials that will represent those policies, for if we don't we can expect more of the same, and guess what, our standard of living will continue to fall even more, and China, and India will surpass our standard of living, and will have greater influence over affairs of State in the world, and that will be because they have the resources ( i.e. money ) to control such affairs. No country can yield power without money.......... the axiom is just as true today as it was yesterday............ he who has the gold, makes the rules....... it's just the way it is.
                                                                          

un CAFE

Having announced the new proposed CAFE standards I love reading how the administration has put forward  the cooperative language to the public. The sort of language one would read from say " The Peoples Daily, or the DPRK News. You know the one that describes just how rosy and wonderful life is when government officials take it upon themselves to tread in areas that they are not qualified to lead in such as business let's say. One line put forth in Popular Mechanics read  " It's official the government and automakers have settled on the new 2025 CAFE standards. " Like the automakers have a choice. What is really meant by this is that the government has slightly reduced it's demands on the automakers, ......... for now. This is the point where I wish there were someone like Hank Rearden in our midst. Could you imagine Bill Ford sitting across from the President and saying: Mr. President I can appreciate that you are unsatisfied with the way my family makes cars, however there are millions, some of whom put you in office, who beg to differ with your point of view, but rather than waste my time and effort fighting for my right to own a family business, I will sell all my family assets of value today, and give you the company to run as you see fit, after all you and Congress already own General Motors, and your claim to success is a $50,000 dollar battery run car that can't pay for itself, or the investments put forward to design and make it, but hey who am I to impede on progress, especially Sir .... with some one who has the talent you have at running a business.
                                                                             Just think of the headlines that would be created for the defense of the administration and it's right to order business to conduct itself in a politically appropriate fashion. Ohhhhh the press would call for Mr. Fords head on a platter to defy such authority. The satisfaction though that it would bring to those who believe in Liberty to hear a prominent leader stand up for the right to own property. To use it in a way that the owner individually sees fit. To finally stand up to an administration and declare " This is mine. Keep your hands off ! " Imagine the power that Mr. Ford could then yield, as he is sitting across from the table with the President he could lean over and with a slight smile and say : ohhhh .... and by the way before I give you the Company I am going to lay off  Every employee, that is on salary or paid hourly, and then you can hire your own staff of people to run the company the way I know you can do.  The look of slight surprise and shock at such a moment would be priceless. One can only dream I suppose.
                                                                    At the end of the day, Hank Rearden was a fictional character, and of course Atlas Shrugged was a work of fiction that most establishment Intellectuals scoff at. Of course in all fiction there is a grain of truth, which is why fiction is so fascinating to read. The power that we the people hold is indeed limitless. Those who are the lawmakers really are our servants, to do as we bid them to do. If they refuse; the power of there removal is in our hands as a people. This is the year that we have seen the Arab Spring rise, and the removal of dictators and tyrants is spreading through out the world, here in this country however obedience and servitude to the state is the order of the day, at a greater risk to our security, our safety, and our liberty. What we need our more real life Hank Rearden's. If indeed Liberty is what the modern American truly cherishes.

Libya and the Empire of Liberty

                                          There should be no doubt that Muammar Gaddafi is a dictator. There is no doubt that he was a sponsor of terror. There is no doubt that he was responsible for ending the liberties of citizens of his country. In the fashion that Jefferson proscribed, President Obama set forth a policy that may indeed allow the Libyan people to set a course of self determination. At the moment there is a draft constitution, and considering that the majority of the population follows the religion of Islam, it is deemed to be the Supreme source for there laws. Nothing is final on that matter, what does however seem final is the strategy of removing a tyrant.
                                                     The people there are going to need time to reflect on how it is they wish to govern themselves. As Americans I would suspect that we would appreciate that. After 235 years the citizens of this country squabble all the time about the proper role of government. That is exactly how it should be. No one generation should have the right to dictate to another on how it should live, provided that there is an unquestionable respect and adherence to liberty. How a people wish to worship, and how they wish to observe the respect for the rights of each other is a sacred trust between those individuals, and God. Our best efforts are to be in engaging in trade, and seeking prosperity with one another. In that way we will have fulfilled Mr. Jefferson's view of an Empire of liberty.
                                                                                     Jefferson spoke of the barbarism of his time, and wished to see it recede from the Earth. Much as I would like to share that vision we have seen more rather than less of it on the planet. It does not relieve us of the duty to fight it. To stand by and allow tyrants to continue to rule as the norm rather than fight them, is to stand by and watch evil continue to flourish as the good do nothing to stop it. It is a duty that can lead this country to become the " policeman of the world " a position very few Americans wish to take, or pay for for that matter. I would consider that a reasonable position, however when the President set out to use our military to aid in the Civil war of Libya, he was following the view of Jefferson that the United States had a world responsibility to spread freedom across the globe. Considering that Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence I find it fairly easy to conclude that he knew a thing or two about tyranny and fighting for freedom.
                                                                                      The overthrow of political systems that do not adhere to, respect, or acknowledge the rights of individuals are justified, and the use of force to do so when peaceful means are exhausted  are simply the means left for individuals that are left with no other alternative. Gaddafi himself never had intentions of giving up sole power over Libya, as a matter of fact he was by his own account a socialist. Sponsorship of terror as a weapon, and sending arms to fight for causes that were intent on doing harm to peaceful people was his way to use the power he had to live the life of a pure evil hateful person. His rule has been in place since the late 60's and what he has overlooked is that the world has changed a whole lot since then. No free people should be terrorized for that length of time. No freedom loving nation should allow that kind of tyranny to exist for that length of time. Given that Jefferson was interested as part of the Empire to promote " republicanism " in the case of Libya our policy has been exemplary, and has included Nations from around the world to help in the effort. So much the better.
                                                                                 In the end the success or failure at this point depends on the American ability to act as leaders, rather than dictators. The rebellion has been respectful toward the help that our military and other nations military personnel have given. It is a grand opportunity to build on that respect. If patience is used there can be an ally to our benefit in the future. In that part of the world we can use more allies. We can use this opportunity for real peace in our time, for that part of the world. Let's hope the President, and Secretary Clinton have there eye on the 8 ball on this one. It is an important step. Now the next one is to look hard at the pro democracy movement in Iran. Those folks have been begging us for years to help them. In my view Mr. Jefferson would be pleased to hear we are taking steps to help them as well.

The Sage and his folly

Seems like Warren is at it again. Of course it is not his first time espousing his version of statist propaganda, however it is disheartening at times to see such wealth amassed amongst such ignorance. There were many wealthy industrialist who favored Mussolini, and later Hitler. Even Henry Ford was eager to do business within the Third Reich. The puppets in the press who parrot whatever tripe the Statist wish to have repeated are willing accomplices to the perpetration of ignorance. More taxes, more money, more power. Warren seems to be making headlines again for his statements about the rich who need to contribute more. Oh the Sage from Omaha has spoken from on high, and look with all his wealth even Warren himself sees the need to pay more, and more, and more why it is just not fair he and his ilk are not forced to surrender more of their property to the Central Authorities, while those Mignon's who to not have our status in wealth pay more.
                                                                        While I can sympathize with Mr. Buffett and his egalitarian principles, I am more concerned that the Sage does not have a more fundamental American attitude. NO American should pay taxes. Period. The idea that an American should surrender their wealth, at any level is ridiculous, and absurd. Liberty and property the foundations of this nation have been long forgotten. Those basic principles are not even topics of discussion with the Statist in the governing class who rule not as representatives, but rather as Lords who wish to control their serfs. The arguments for taxation today are framed in such a way as if it is a metaphysical absolute that Washington or any State Capitol in our union is automatically decreed by right to the wealth created in our society, the question then being before us is how much and who should pay what share.
                                                                       Government needs revenue in order to function, of that I do not question. Where we are at today however is far from the idea of a Central Authority that is keeping peace and order amongst it's Citizens. Our system of governance today is about more than defense of our nation ( which is important of course ) and ensuring domestic tranquility. It has become a monster that has unleashed itself into every fabric of existence. It is a master that wants to demand that it makes the rules in your life from the moment you wake up, and right until you lay yourself into a bed weary from a days work. Your every movement thruout the day is touched by some form of law or regulation, in every step or direction your life is touched by a law, decree, or reform that some form of government has instituted into your life, and somehow Mr. Buffett and those who think like him believe that he and those who has wealth like he has should pay more for this. I will ask him the question that no one else will, Why would you subject yourself or anyone else to that form of slavery, and do it willingly ?

                                                                     I have always been amazed that those who are successful in business are the least capable of defending freedom and capitalism. The very system that allows individuals to pursue their dreams, create wealth, to succeed in creating a better life for themselves and those around them, are the least capable of defending the very system that makes that happen. In the end of it all if you make a deal with the devil, the devil always wins. Or as they say in a casino, the house always wins. You cannot bargain with someone who does not have your interest at heart, and with the modern governing class, freedom is not what is at the top of there list. Control and power is. Party is irrelevant. If the discussion is not premised on freedom, then there is no discussion. Mankind has a long history of control over peoples lives. It is time to change the discussion, the nature of the debate, and the direction the debate is going in.
                                                                  As far as taxes go, we should all as citizens pay an equal amount. I do not believe in the Progressive point of view that those who have more should pay more, In a free country that should be offensive. The excise tax for imports should be considered for imports to help pay for keeping our country the best place on Earth to do business. Those from abroad who wish to do business here should pay a fair share for that as well, domestically an implementation of a National Sales tax should be put in place, and then eliminate the current tax code, and income tax, as well as the tax on Capital Gains and savings. The sales tax would be paid by all equally regardless of station in life. It would be the cost that all Citizens pay for the functioning of a legitimate government and it's services. There is nothing wrong with paying for what we as a people need for the " common good " but pitting one group of Americans against another is a disgusting ploy used by politicians. We the people are the only ones that can put a stop to that. And stop it we must. I do not envy Mr. Buffetts wealth, nor should anyone else. He has worked hard to earn what he has made. I would just like him to respect that I have worked hard for mine as well and wish to have the same respect in return. Warren and I both know, that corporations do not pay taxes. Very wealthy people who can afford very good lawyers do not either.  Let's end the game, become citizens of liberty, pay for what we need and nothing else, and all pay an equal amount regardless of who you are, or what you have. That is equality. That is the American system at it's roots, and that is what the founders had in mind when this nation was formed. If you demand it, you will get it. Otherwise we are all just fighting for the spoils the political class have left us. That should end as well. The power is in your hands. Are you going to use it ?

The Idle threat

It never ceases. Of course it never will. The extent to which Federal and local governments will trouble themselves over the daily lives and activities of individuals in our society is remarkably awesome. I must say that the latest piece of legislation that was being announced on this morning's news after completely stunning the senses, completely deprives me of any sensibility. More over, the enthusiasm displayed by individuals who preside over public policy in regard to  such legislation which at first is completely frightening, and then after having a few moments to digest such sincerity, enables me to understand that this is not a nation of freedom. Liberty is the last thing on legislative minds control, over your thoughts, your actions, your very way of life, from the time you wake in the morning until you lay down to go to sleep, from the moment you are born, until the moment you are laid in the grave. The Idle threat is more than just a threat, it is an action only being considered in Ann Arbor, but has already been enacted in other States as law. The Idle law is simple, if you let a vehicle idle in public for more than 5 minutes you will be ticketed
$ 100.00 and if it is a commercial vehicle that is idling than the fine is $ 500.00. In the case of Ann Arbor what is before the City Council is a law which aims to educate the public on the damage that can occur when prolonged  idling vehicles stand around in the open and create dangers to the environment.
                                                                        It is now not enough for those that govern that we as the public pay higher prices for fuel blends, which vary from state to state creating shortages of summer fuel for vehicles, it's not enough for the governing elite that we have parts added to our automobiles for the safety of the environment that add thousands of dollars to the purchase of the vehicles, it is not enough that in some states you have mandatory inspections on vehicles at the owners expense for the emissions to be tested, but now the general public seems to be to stupid to know what is in there own good, so we must fine the public for letting a car run for more than 5 minutes, and actually take time for the police to issue such a ticket for the violation of such.
                                                                     Apparently the legislative body of the City of Ann Arbor is somewhat disappointed that they did not propose this as a national first as well. Of course what is sure to follow is the argument for this at the State level. After all Ann Arbor is just one city, and can you not see that if the city of Jackson allows vehicles to idle, than the pollution from that city then would endanger the health and welfare of the citizens of Ann Arbor, and from there the city of Detroit ? It would not be just to allow the environment to be destroyed by rouge municipalities who do not have the wisdom or enlightenment to protect the environment, and it would be absolutely necessary for the State of Michigan to pass legislation for such a criminal and heinous act would it not ? It is not fair that only the City council of Ann Arbor has to burden it's public with such a law, and would make them less competitive in business so for fairness the State must act for all cities to comply do you not agree ?
                                                                          Just think with such legislation passed at a State wide level the amount of energy and fuel that would be saved, not to mention the amount of pollution that would be reduced to the air, so we can all breathe easier, and the reduction of health care costs that would follow as well. there would be lower costs to the public medical system as well with the strict enforcement of the Idle law. Why as a matter of fact the State legislature could raise the fine to $ 500.00 for individuals and
$ 2,000.00 for business vehicles and then those monies could go into the Medicaid and Medicare trust funds to be used for offsetting health care costs caused by damage due to the pollution caused by idling vehicles.
                                                                     Government you see in it's modern form has never been about liberty or freedom. It is not designed for freedom. It is not designed for liberty. It's design is strictly to keep you and I as individuals as slaves kept for the purpose of enriching the fantasy's of those in power alive. To keep there vision of what a society should look like intact. To ensure that the power does not lay at the hands of the people, but rather at the hands of the rule makers. The threat to liberty from legislation like this is not idle, it is real. It has taken place. It will continue to grow. With each passing day as we let it continue, our journey to serfdom continues.

                                                                  

Refusing Victimhood

  Victim: a person who suffers from a destructive or injurious action

             2. a person  who is deceived or cheated

                                              Ayn Rand had written about the concept she called the

  "sanction of the victim"  which can only occur as she describes it when : the willingness of the good suffers at the hands of evil, to accept the role of sacrificial victim for the sin of creating values. Her idea was that evil can only exist as a parasite on the values of those who uphold the good, only as long as the good will tolerate the parasitical behaviour. In other words, evil exists only as long as you allow it to feed off of your good behaviour. If you tolerate the parasite. The parasite will continue to feed off of the host. Starve the beast, and it will no longer be able to exist. In our time, in our contemporary view, we are asked to accept parasites in many different forms, and behaviours. To some degree, an individual can choose not to allow that behaviour. In some instances individual action alone will not be of any great value, but persuading others to follow the right course of action may indeed be the way to show others a moral approach to a situation, and further persuade others to follow such a course. Then of course there are much larger issues that require the strength of a collective action for a moral course of action, but in each of these instances as an individual you have the choice to choose to not be the victim.

                                                                                 Let's examine one instance of action we can all choose to take. Money is a medium of exchange. Real money has inherent, or objective value, which allows others to compare a level of production. For thousands of years gold was the medium that was used. When governments realized that they could print money, they did so robbing those in a marketplace the value of their labor, and savings. As an individual you could always offer to pay for a transaction either in fiat currency, or in gold. At first others may see this as strange, or bizarre, and to those not accustomed to the idea of payment in specie  I am sure at first it may seem that way, but consider that the only way our modern education allows most people to understand money today is via the Federal Reserve Note system. There would be no need to lecture the other person who is less informed on the matter, just simply say you prefer to transact with real money, but can work with them either way. If many of us choose to act this way we could rid ourselves of the Federal Reserve System, without any help from Congress which is who foisted the mess on the American People to begin with. It would as an institution wither on the vine so to speak, for no entity is above objective reality. The Fed could print, and print, and print, and if no one would use their product then it would just be an obsolete institution that would go away.

                                                                                   Ownership of property is absolutely necessary for the existence of a free society, ones home, ones means of shelter and survival lie in the ability to have property to be used as we deem necessary, to protect us from the elements as shelter, and yet in our times it is taxed, and assessed as if it is a privilege handed out to individuals by the graces of those governing our cities and States. Municipalities and States feed off of an unalienable right, as parasites, depriving true ownership to any property owner,   mind you I am not speaking against taxes per se here, there is no question that any government to exist must receive revenue, but to take the most basic right, ownership of property, and attach a payment that is required for life to it, well then by any objective measure ownership ceases to exist does it not ? Encouraging a more proper structure of taxation is what is necessary, which would require the action of many individuals to achieve, but in so doing you are ending the parasitical nature of property taxes, and are encouraging more individuals to become franchised in the system of rights and ownership,  

                                                                                    Our nation existed without modern welfare programs until the mid 1960's, and with the creation of these programs created a system of dependency that we live with today. For most poor people it pays more to stay within the system than it does to leave and become independent. The political creation of a class of parasites is one of the most abominable acts that could exist in this country, to enslave productive people to ensure the impoverishment of others is truly the most diabolical thing any people's of this planet could do to another. It is sickening that such a system was created in the name of " helping ", when in fact it degrades those who pay for it, and those confined to it. Again I am not opposed to helping others, in fact encourage everyone to help those in need if at all possible, to sacrifice wealth to need is a criminal act however, and reduces the productive to a form of slavery, that they would never be freed from. There will always be someone who is poor, there will always be someone who is in need, but to enslave an individual to permanent servitude is a parasitical act that in the end destroys freedom. It is a bondage to which one can never be freed. This type parasitical behaviour must be fought on moral, and intellectual grounds by those who cherish freedom.

                                                                                    If you are a person who lives to be free, if you are a person that values the rights that are bestowed upon us by God, or by nature, or by reason, however it  is you individually have come to conclude in your own mind that those rights inherent to being human exist, If you no longer wish to be a victim, then it is important to know what being free is, and then to take the necessary actions required to achieve that freedom. Otherwise by giving sanction, by allowing evil to continue to reign over you, being a victim is precisely what you will continue to be.