Karl du Fresne writes – Rarely has the media’s all-pervasive pro-Left bias been demonstrated more emphatically than in the outpouring of empathy for Golriz Ghahraman. In the past 24 hours, the tone of media commentary on the scandal surrounding the former Green MP has shifted with striking uniformity. The focus has conveniently been diverted from […]
KARL DU FRESNE: The striking outpouring of media empathy for Golriz Ghahraman
KARL DU FRESNE: The striking outpouring of media empathy for Golriz Ghahraman
19 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
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Deirdre McCloskey: What Is Classical Liberalism? | Robinson’s Podcast #145
17 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
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Robert Craig: The constitutional implications of legislating to exonerate the Post Office sub-postmasters
16 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, law and economics Tags: British politics, constitutional law
Some commentators have claimed that the decision to expedite the process of formally exonerating the sub-postmasters potentially runs afoul of certain core constitutional principles, in particular the separation of powers. It has also been claimed that the ‘crown does not have a prerogative of justice but only a prerogative of mercy’. This blog considers and challenges those claims. Technically, […]
Robert Craig: The constitutional implications of legislating to exonerate the Post Office sub-postmasters
‘Say it Nicer’: Hunter Makes a Familiar Last-Minute Offer to Congress
16 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, law and economics, politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election
Below is my column in The Hill on Hunter Biden’s sudden offer to appear for testimony in Congress. Biden’s demand presents institutional considerations that weigh against re-issuing the subpoena. This was a valid subpoena issued by multiple committees with independent subpoena authority. Few members relish Hunter and his team turning them into dancing bears for […]
‘Say it Nicer’: Hunter Makes a Familiar Last-Minute Offer to Congress
What Economics Gets Wrong Today – David Friedman | Podcast EP 29
15 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in applied price theory, comparative institutional analysis, constitutional political economy, David Friedman, economic history, economics of crime, energy economics, environmental economics, global warming, history of economic thought, law and economics, liberalism, libertarianism, market efficiency, Marxist economics, Milton Friedman, property rights
Lord Goldsmith given driving ban for four speeding offences – after backing 20mph limit
12 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, environmental economics, law and economics, transport economics, urban economics Tags: British politics
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness Some things you could not make up! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/01/11/zac-goldsmith-banned-driving-caught-speeding/
Lord Goldsmith given driving ban for four speeding offences – after backing 20mph limit
David Friedman: What is Anarcho-Capitalism? | Robinson’s Podcast #160
12 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
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Oh Canada: Police Warn that Posting Images of Thieves May Violate Their Privacy Rights
12 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, law and economics, property rights
While Canada eviscerates the right to free speech and association, some are apparently holding firm on the privacy rights of accused felons to warn homeowners not to post videos of thefts.
Oh Canada: Police Warn that Posting Images of Thieves May Violate Their Privacy Rights
Green Activists? Russians? German Natural Gas Pipeline Sabotaged
07 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, energy economics, environmental economics, global warming, law and economics Tags: Germany
Inspectors have discovered suspected sabotage, someone apparently drilled 1cm holes in the pipeline.
Green Activists? Russians? German Natural Gas Pipeline Sabotaged
Oh Canada: Government Blocks Citizenship Due to Russian Conviction for Criticizing the Ukrainian War
07 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in defence economics, economics of crime, law and economics, liberalism, Marxist economics, war and peace Tags: free speech, political correctness, refugees, regressive left, Russia, Ukraine
I have long been a critic of Prime Minister Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who has devastated free speech in that country while assuming sweeping authoritarian powers. Now, his administration has blocked the citizenship of Maria Kartasheva because she has a conviction in Russia. The crime? Free speech. Kartasheva was convicted in Russian for criticizing…
Oh Canada: Government Blocks Citizenship Due to Russian Conviction for Criticizing the Ukrainian War
Take me to the alter
06 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in economic history, economics of love and marriage, labour economics, law and economics Tags: marriage and divorce
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The Sullivan Signal: Harvard’s Failure to Educate and the Abandonment of Principle
06 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, economics of education, law and economics Tags: free speech, political correctness, regressive left, rule of law
The current Harvard disaster was clearly signaled by earlier events, most notably the 2019 firing of Dean Ronald Sullivan. Sullivan is a noted criminal defense attorney; he was the director of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia and he is the Director of the Criminal Justice Institute at Harvard Law School, he […]
The Sullivan Signal: Harvard’s Failure to Educate and the Abandonment of Principle
Message to John Cleese: Don’t mention the War!
05 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in law and economics, liberalism, Marxist economics, movies, television, TV shows Tags: Age of Enlightenment, free speech, political correctness, regressive left
It was heaven on earth for him. Be a popular “counter culture” icon loved by conservatives and liberals alike for being hilarious, but also enjoy the benefits of a strong, stable, homogenous culture. The former Monty Python star has had some rough times in recent years with the Woke brigade cancelling some of his past […]
Message to John Cleese: Don’t mention the War!
New Rule: From the River to the Sea | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)
04 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in economic history, International law, law and economics, liberalism, Marxist economics, property rights, televison, TV shows Tags: free speech, Gaza Strip, Israel, Middle-East politics, political correctness, regressive left, war against terror
“A Sad Day”: How the Colorado Disqualification Case is Bringing Back Bad Memories for the Supreme Court
04 Jan 2024 Leave a comment
in law and economics, politics - USA Tags: 2024 presidential election, constitutional law
Below is my column in The Messenger on the challenge facing the Supreme Court in the coming week over the electoral disqualification of former president Donald Trump in Colorado and Maine. The appeal in Maine has been filed and can now work its way up to the Court. Colorado is expected to file with the…
“A Sad Day”: How the Colorado Disqualification Case is Bringing Back Bad Memories for the Supreme Court
Utopia, you are standing in it! 
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