‘Lèse Majesté’

In the Roman empire, it was treason to insult or make fun of the emperor, to “injure his majesty.” This is true in all unfree countries, to protect the state and its head, and as the American empire becomes ever more authoritarian, here too. Not that this is anything...

Going the Way of Rome

Yesterday’s article by Ron Paul was so good I felt it deserved another look. Here’s an excerpt: Today, Washington politicians can busily “solve” one problem, knowing that unintended consequences from that “solution” will keep them and their friends all...