July 4th, Independence Day, is America's annual celebration commemorating its Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Cato Institute has a nice summary of what is in the Declaration and why it is such a landmark in the foundation of human liberty: 1) We are all created equal -- no one ought to have any special rights and privileges in his social relations with other … [Read more...]
American Revolution Films For Your July 4th
Time to get ready for your July 4th celebrations. And what better way to remember what it's all about than with a good film? Here are a few American Revolution films I recommend. Note: You may want to consider buying DVDs. Since just last year, two of the six films listed below are now out of print and only available used and in limited quantity -- expect these stories of … [Read more...]
The Three Little Pigs Learn About Gun Control
In this short story, the Three Little Pigs learn "why internet activism doesn't work and what is the best way to protect themselves from wolves." The associated book is available here. … [Read more...]
Hollywood Internal Memo: Make All Films Political
Filmmaker Magazine is a highly-influential film industry publication with an audience of 60,000 filmmakers. I happened to run across a 2016 article from the magazine, entitled All Movies are Political Movies. We Need to Do Better. Reading it sent a chill down my spine. It captures with surprising candor what Hollywood leftists think film is all about: manipulation of public … [Read more...]
Dominic Frisby’s Hate Speech Song
British comedian Dominic Frisby has released another of his "libertarian love songs," this time focused on what leftists call "hate speech." Frisby is one of the thirteen included in this list of libertarian comedians. … [Read more...]
Ayn Rand: The Author People Love to Hate
John Stossel takes a look at Turning Point USA and its success in promoting Randian ideas on college campuses. "Ayn Rand is someone people love to hate. Years after her death, people still feel compelled to attack her ideas. Fortunately, not all people think that way. Many young people, discovering Rand for the first time, say that her ideas inspire them." Films by and about … [Read more...]
George Orwell: Happy Angel Birthday!
George Orwell (the pen name for Eric Arthur Blair) was born on June 25th, 1903. Few in history did more to warn the public about the dangers of totalitarianism. Several films based on Orwell's works are available, including three versions of 1984, and two of Animal Farm (1,2). The definitive film version of 1984 is the one released that very year, starring John Hurt. … [Read more...]
Karen Movie: How The Left Sees America
Remember when it was impolite -- even offensive -- to stereotype people? Well, a giant exception has been carved out by Critical Race Theory, and the new Karen movie -- about a horribly racist Southern white woman harassing a mild and virtuous black family -- is its cinematic debut. This is how the left sees America, and this is how they want you and everyone else to see it. … [Read more...]
Be A Dog: How To Get Better Healthcare
Theodore Dalrymple, an English writer and retired doctor, compared the healthcare systems for humans and pets in the UK, and found that "on the whole it is better to be a dog. As a British dog, you get to choose (through an intermediary, I admit) your veterinarian. If you don’t like him, you can pick up your leash and go elsewhere, that very day if necessary. Any vet will see … [Read more...]
Father’s Day: Three Films To Celebrate The Day
Three good libertarian films to watch on Father's Day are Tank, a 1984 film starring James Garner; After the Promise, a 1987 film starring Mark Harmon; and the 1982 Disney film Night Crossing. Tank is a chase film about an Army sergeant who uses his own Sherman tank to rescue his son from a corrupt local sheriff and make a run for the state border. This film has heart and … [Read more...]