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2.11.2010

A Few Little Things - Yes or No

Posted by Brad V at 12:01 PM
1.  The Boy Scouts at 100 - Are they still relevant?  I'd say yes.

2.  Should libertarians learn to love government?  I'd say no.

3.  Storm clouds building in the U.S.-China relationship?  I'd say yes.

4.  Does The Economist start from the right premise in assessing Paul Ryan's Roadmap?  I'd say no.
Labels: Boy Scouts, China, libertarianism, Paul Ryan, The Economist

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