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So if I were to create a bulleted list that describes my worldview:
Self-ownership is a simple principle that allows for the most equal autonomy possible.
alexmerced
Jun 2, 2019
Regarding the Justin Amash/Donald Trump Controversy
Justin Amash in my opinion did not got out of his way to attack or condemn Trump. Amash during his tenure in congress has made an admirable…
alexmerced
May 22, 2019
This week I’ve seen people of all stripes discuss the issue of pregnancy termination and fetus…
What I can say is Libertarians on both sides of this issue whether I agree with them or not come from a sincere place of holding life and…
alexmerced
May 18, 2019
Many notice I don’t say much about some of the most controversial issues and it isn’t cause I don’t…
I find these issues better served by listening to their stories and understanding their context. While everyone is always focused on the…
alexmerced
May 17, 2019
It’s not a matter of governance/no governance.
The real concern is the dynamics of these institutions. Can they adapt to changing circumstances quickly, can people hold them accountable…
alexmerced
Apr 14, 2019
Huge Pet Peeve: the phrase ”This is why they don’t take x seriously”
If you think not having the occasional sense of humor or going to out of your way to disassociate yourself with people is how you earn…
alexmerced
Mar 17, 2019
In a more Libertarian world the force of government isn’t used to force us to get along, work…
While we should have control of decisions over our life, body and property in our individual lives our outcomes are not based solely on…
alexmerced
Mar 5, 2019
The Video Guide to Libertarianism and Libertarian Ideas by Alex Merced
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alexmerced
Feb 28, 2019
I’ve read a lot of literature all over the spectrum of the libertarian tradition.
I enjoy the entirety of the Libertarian tradition because it’s taught me about the power I hold in my own life, the power others can have…
alexmerced
Feb 17, 2019
Every once in awhile I like to create new resources to explain some of the foundational ideas in…
Property Rights 101
alexmerced
Feb 16, 2019
I think people take the wrong lesson from the Amazon deal.
In New York to survive almost every business has to qualify for some sort of program to get relief from taxes and regulations. The problem…
alexmerced
Feb 14, 2019
Lower interest rates make the debt service vs revenue calculation on many projects more favorable.
Lower interest rates make the debt service vs revenue calculation on many projects more favorable.
Put Simply: Manipulate Prices especially to the scale governments can and you alter the natural course of consumption, production and…
alexmerced
Feb 14, 2019
Someone asked me what’s the libertarian Perspective on recessions, this was my response.
“I don’t know if there is a libertarian economics, just economics.
alexmerced
Feb 12, 2019
What would be a good name for an agenda of…
Ending prohibition and not replacing it with onerous taxes and regulation and reforming the justice system to repair the damage of the…
alexmerced
Feb 8, 2019
My response when someone asserted that radical individualism is causing many of the problems in…
“Asserting it doesn’t make it true. It isn’t individualism that drives these wars over imposing our interests on others, it isn’t…
alexmerced
Feb 8, 2019
A comment I made in a post about award shows, people debating the fairness of the nomination…
“People take awards too seriously, they are a product that is being marketed and their results will reflect their marketing goals.
alexmerced
Feb 3, 2019
Over the last week I’ve been tagged in at least a dozen discussions of people throwing my name for…
I don’t plan on running, I do not think I’m even near what the party needs in that particular role right now.
alexmerced
Jan 28, 2019
#Amliberty
A friendly reminder that many of the most important decisions such as who are Libertarian Party Candidates such as POTUS or what is the…
alexmerced
Jan 27, 2019
I have friends and family of every race, religion, ethnicity, class, political ideology sexuality…
They were able to give me that gift because they were free to live their life and pursue their individual values and motivations. The…
alexmerced
Jan 26, 2019
I’m genuinely a nice guy but my kindness also aims to be a political statement.
I’m genuinely a nice guy but my kindness also aims to be a political statement.
I want to demonstrate it doesn’t have to be scary to be kind and open, that while some people will knock you for it so many more will…
alexmerced
Jan 23, 2019
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