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I for one hope they don't apply for statehood. They already receive the benefit of trading with the other states with relatively few restrictions, but are exempt from most federal taxes. What do they win from joining as a state? The right to send a few more leeches to congress?
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@Vive When would you personally split up the American republics? How I see it would go something along the lines of: The First Republic The Second Republic (Begins with the Civil War) The Third Republic (WW2 & the New Deal)
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And the facebook statuses are starting up.. I think the worst thus far are those from libertarians. "Even if you don't agree with the wars we should thank the troops." I mean, should we thank politicians who genuinely believe they are doing good by increasing regulations?
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Veterans day is around the corner and we can be sure to hear about how they fought for our freedoms and general pro-state propaganda. Are there any tips anyone has on how to survive it? Besides shutting yourself in a closet that is.
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Anyone else get irked by people who refuse to do the salute, but are hardcore statists? I noticed once that several friends hadn't stood up for the pledge. They are progressive democrats so I knew they weren't doing it out of a sudden conversion to anarchism. When I confronted them about it they said it was because it felt liks a religious ceremony
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I'm willing to take the pledge. I prefer to lurk on the forums usually since I don't feel I can contribute much more to what has been said, but this seems like a fun project.
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I was taught not to put too much emphasize on the numbers per se, but to use iso curves to help when thinking about a problem. I know there some Professors who want you to be able to derive the different numbers in the model, but I don't place much importance on that. In real life you'd never know the values of labor or capital beyond a general
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Oh! I'm working on my own econometrics paper. Do you need to do a multiple regression or a simple regression for your paper? I'm working on using budget information from my student government. My goal is to prove that there is rent seeking involved in how my student government gives out money. It's pretty fun running the numbers to be honest
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I've read the Voluntary City. It's dull to be honest, and has no new ideas that you don't find anywhere else. It's worth a read if its in front of you and you have nothing else to do, otherwise move on to something else.
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I will match your ten dollar donation minimum. I also offer a photograph of Jeff Tucker using shaving cream.