Barry Lyndon
Barry Lyndon is an Irish writer and libertarian with a passion for politics, economics and entrepreneurship. Before dropping out of university, he was fiction editor for the UCC Express. Having an interest in speculative and utopian fiction, Barry is currently working on his first novel.
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With his firm grasp of economics, Mitt Romney is the best for an America still struggling through the Great Recession.
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While Obama may leave much to be desired, the Republican alternatives are so far detached from reality that it is beyond reason to give them the presidency.
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This is the year the Republican old guard end their political careers. But 2016 will feature some of the best young talent in a generation.
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The progressive consumption tax encourages work and investment, discourages conspicuous consumption, and has support from economists on the left and right.
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The deadlock and polarization in the American political system might be solved through an introduction of parliamentary democracy.
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Ron Paul collects more donations from the armed forces than any other candidate. Is this a good indicator of general military opinion on foreign policy?
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Obama is looking to make deep U.S. military cuts in Europe, specifically Germany. But bases like Ramstein and Landstuhl are invaluable for U.S. global interests.
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Occupy protestors should go to campaign events to remind candidates that we still have a long way to go on economic reform if we’re serious about preserving the American Dream.
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Mitt Romney is set to win big in New Hampshire, and the real fight will be for second place.
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New Hampshire voters have begun casting their ballots in the nation's first primary today. Here are some key areas to watch for tonight.
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With grassroots support, Paul is able to raise enough money to contend with his GOP rivals.
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The more that Occupiers hate on every presidential candidate without offering a positive message or an alternative, the more we will stop listening. How could protesters be more effective?
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The costs of publicly funded science outweigh the benefits. It's time to eliminate it.
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- 5 months ago
Research into the basic questions of science must be funded by the government to advance the field.
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- 5 months ago
![[LIVE] Who is Winning the GOP Debate in New Hampshire?](/articles/3242/s_photo.png)
Tune in to this weekend's GOP debates and share your reactions live. Tell us who you believe won each debate and why.
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- 4 months ago
In a dramatic reversal, Ron Paul has announced he will support a preemptive strike on Iran, along with the return of U.S. troops to Iraq, a never-ending war on Islam, and a CIA-led Cuba Spring.
Barry Lyndon You had me there for a second! lol Great work!