The primary purpose of this blog will be to analyze and critique philosophic, economic, and public policy arguments made by both mainstream and fringe groups, within the United States. Once a week I will post an article, along with my interpretations and opinions. Being a current undergraduate student, it is likely that some of my posts may appear to be nonsensical, or just plain common sense. But, the point here is to reassess and challenge beliefs to which many in our country feel have been settled. I believe that the unexamined life, is not worth living and that the only stupid question is the one that goes unasked.
I look forward to hearing your comments and feedback, as this endeavor unfolds.
-The Contrarian Libertarian
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The biggest complaint I hear from friends isn't so much the lack of jobs, but the lack of a living wage. People can't afford even the basics (food and shelter) because they are only making $7.50 an hour, if they're lucky. I know people working for less than $1.00 - $2.00 an hour. Also, there has not been an increase in SSI or SSDI for years, and the proposed 3.25% increase wont even cover increases in health care. I do everything I can to live on very little, it's very hard.
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