by Rhett | Nov 2, 2017 | Ideas
Yesterday, the Catalan government has overwelmingly voted for independence from Spain and to establish an independent republic. 70 were in favour, 10 were against, and 2 votes were blank. Unfortunately, it was rejected by the central governments of Spain and many...
by Rhett | Oct 30, 2017 | Ideas
A great discussion between Tom Woods and Peter Earle
by Rhett | Oct 26, 2017 | Ideas, News
Power despises independence. Whenever a region or state tries to break away, the larger power usually attacks. That’s how the U.S. was formed, by breaking away. It was subsequently attacked for daring to do so. Secession is a valuable tool for Liberty. Secede!...
by Rhett | Oct 24, 2017 | Ideas, News
by Ryan McMaken Earlier this week, The New York Times noted that movements for greater local autonomy appear to be spreading throughout Europe. In some ways, the conflict in Catalonia is just the tip of the iceberg. The Times reports: Coming on the heels of the...
by Rhett | Oct 16, 2017 | Ideas, News
by David Gordon Many people in Catalonia wish to secede from Spain and form their own country, but the Spanish government has used force to block them from doing so. What should libertarians think of this conflict? In trying to answer this question, it is useful to...
by Rhett | Oct 9, 2017 | Ideas, News
by Tom Mullen In the wake of Catalonia’s referendum on independence, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy continued to argue, as he had in the weeks leading up to the vote, that any attempt by Catalans to become an independent state violates “the indissoluble...
