I gave this speech on Austrian economics, Ron Paul, the military-industrial complex, and the future of America at the Campaign for Liberty’s Northeast Regional Conference a week and a half ago, at an economic forum at which Peter Schiff and MEP Daniel Hannan also spoke. Hope you enjoy it.
jbcobb Says:
Dr. Woods,
The Austrian theories seem to explain the vast majority of our economic problems and mistakes, but so few in the “mainstream media” are willing to listen to your arguments or to challenge the belief system and policies of the last century. Is it because the “powers that be” are ready to pounce on those that dare to challenge the present structure, or is it because the vast majority of Americans are apathetic and/or distracted by the meaningless partisan squabbling in DC?
Tory Says:
Tom,
Your analogies between our fight for Liberty and pop culture are insightful, yet entertaining. I particularly like your description of not inviting Ron Paul to an anti-tax rally is like not inviting Batman to an anti-Riddler convention.
God Bless You!
-Tory
Sukrit Sabhlok Says:
In one of your speeches, you mentioned that Ron Paul had awakened droves of young people, and that we wouldn’t know precisely how these men and women would change society until 10 years from now, when they graduate and forge careers. I live in Australia and am one of those young people. Thanks to Dr. Paul I got tuned into the Mises Institute and Lewrockwell.com and now want to pursue an academic career dedicated to defending Austro-libertarian ideas. There are many more like me that I know of in Australia, and we are slowly beating back the “neo-con” libertarians and other statists that currently dominate here.
Thanks so much for the professionalism and inspiring work that you and the other Austro-libertarians do. Truly, I now have a research program that will last me my entire life.
Luke Says:
Dr. Woods,
Thank you for such an inspiring and entertaining speech. I first read your book Meltdown and have since read three of your others. Your an amazing writer. Keep up the good fight for liberty and truth.
Thomas E. Woods, Jr., is the New York Times bestselling author of ten books. A senior fellow of the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Woods holds a bachelor's degree in history from Harvard and his master's, M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Columbia University. Read more »
