Monthly Archives: January 2013

New York State Black Market in Cigarettes Booming

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“More than 60 percent of cigarettes smoked in New York State, which has the highest tobacco taxes in the nation, are smuggled in from out of state and consumed tax free.  New York raised its excise tax by 58% from $2.75 a pack to $4.35 in 2010, but it resulted in only a 20% increase in revenue.  It’s is really good to know this underground network is in action. In addition to smokers being provided tax free cigarettes, the black market that is developing in NYS is creating a network of trusted suppliers and customers that can be operational against further government interventions that may take place down the road.”

http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2013/01/new-york-state-black-market-in.html

 

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Gun Revolution: The WikiWeapons Project (3D Printer)

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“Five months ago, the group of homemade gun enthusiasts known as Defense Distributed set out to create a lethal firearm that could be downloaded and 3D-printed entirely from scratch, circumventing all gun control laws.”

http://libertycrier.com/business/gun-revolution-the-wikiweapons-project-3d-printer/

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NY Rep. Israel targets 3-D printed gun magazines

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“A New York lawmaker will introduce a bill designed to ban people from making gun magazines with 3-D printers, following a demonstration of a working model by a Texas firearms group.  Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) will push to renew the Undetectable Firearms Act with an added stipulation banning the manufacturing, ownership, transport or purchase of 3-D printed firearms or high-capacity magazines.  Israel said he decided to not just renew, but expand the legislation after his staff discovered footage released by the group, Defense Distributed, of a man firing 86 rounds through a semi-automatic rifle using 30-round magazines created by 3-D printers.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/01/19/ny-rep-israel-targets-3-d-printed-gun-magazines/

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Food prices may be catalyst for 2013 revolutions

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“The easiest prediction to make for 2013 is that everything we eat will once again rise sharply in price. So where will the revolutions start this year? Keep an eye on Algeria and Greece — and if you want to feel very nervous, Russia and China. And if you are smart, keep your money out of those countries as well.  The link between the cost of feeding your family and political turmoil is too well-established to be ignored. We saw it most recently with the Arab Spring of 2011. The uprisings that deposed the autocracies of the Middle East had their roots in food inflation.”

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/food-prices-may-be-catalyst-for-2013-revolutions-2013-01-16

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David Galland: Lessons from the Argentine

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“In today’s missive, I plan on sharing just a few of the lessons learned since moving to Cafayate in the Salta province in scenic northwest Argentina.  It’s my hope that my observations will be of use to you in getting through the challenging times still ahead for the major developed economies. That’s because, as I probably don’t need to tell you, the Argentines have almost unparalleled experience in surviving the regular financial crises their government has proven so adept at creating.  In fact, since Juan Perón took office in 1946, not a single ten-year period has passed without being molested by a serious crisis, and often more than one.”

http://www.caseyresearch.com/node/40779

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Lew Rockwell: Obama Has Gone Too Far

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Lew Rockwell: Obama Has Gone Too Far

“Alex welcomes Ron Paul’s former congressional chief of staff and constitutional lawyer Lew Rockwell to give his take on the ensuing all out frontal assault on personal sovereignty.”

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Jim Rogers on Fox Business News – 18 January 2013

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Jim Rogers on Fox Business News – 18 January 2013

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‘The world needs more capitalism’ – Greta interviews Whole Foods co-CEO John Mackey

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“This is really a great interview and very refreshing to hear as Whole Foods co-CEO John Mackey not only defends capitalism and free markets but tells Greta that the problem with the world isn’t that there’s too much capitalism, but that there’s not enough of it.”

http://www.therightscoop.com/the-world-needs-more-capitalism-greta-interviews-whole-foods-co-ceo-john-mackey/

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Trooper indicted for stealing marijuana

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“A former Georgia State Patrol Trooper is indicted for stealing marijuana from the Post evidence locker, and giving it to teenage girls.  Jaa Tucker was arrested by the Early County Sheriff’s Office this morning.  He posted bond and was released.  He is charged with theft by government employee, distribution of marijuana, and violation of oath of office.  The Thomasville GBI Post is handling the investigation. A GSP source says that Tucker was fired last year.”

http://www.walb.com/story/20604285/ex-trooper-indicted-for-stealing-marijuana

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Utah Cops Interrupt Husband’s Last Goodbyes to Grab Dead Woman’s Pain Pills

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“Barbara Alice Mahaffey, an elderly resident of Vernal, Utah, died at home of colon cancer on May 21 as her husband of 58 years stood at her side. The death of his long-time spouse was bad enough, but what came next has Ben Mahaffey furious — and heading to court.  Mahaffey, 80, filed a lawsuit against the city of Vernal earlier this month charging that Vernal police interrupted his last goodbyes by searching his house for her prescription pain medication without a warrant within minutes after her death. Mahaffey said he was distraught and trying to ensure that his wife’s body would be transported to a funeral home with dignity when police insisted he help them look for drugs.”

http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2013/jan/14/utah_cops_interrupt_husbands_las

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