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The Libertarian Alliance www.libertarian.co.uk director@libertarian.co.uk 07956 472 199 Director's Bulletin, 24th May 2013 Greetings to all on this rather dispiriting Empire Day! Here, to entertain or instruct, is a fairly complete listing of Libertarian Alliance publications from the past few months. I am pleased to say that our Blog has now been joined by several other contributors, and that it is now easily the most active and intellectually rigorous libertarian blog in Britain. Persistence aside, we have achieved this in a number of ways. First, we insist on good writing. Second, we insist on writing at length. Third we make a point of not moderating comments unless they seem likely to get us into trouble with the authorities. The result is comfort in diversity. This can be seen to best effect, perhaps, in our extended symposium on the Legacy of Margaret Thatcher. Here, comments range from the savage to the eulogistic. She was always a divisive figure among libertarians, and it would have been ridiculous not to let this be reflected in our coverage. This drew wide attention. My own essays on her were republished in newspapers all over the world, and one of them was reprinted by The Independent. I have grouped essays roughly in order of theme, though This should be seen as a very rough grouping. If you want to contribute to our Blog as an author, do contact me. Otherwise, feel free to comment on any of the published essays. Frequently, the comments are at least as interesting as the main posting. This is partly because we tend to attract intelligent and fluent commenters, and partly because, as said, we hardly ever moderate what comments are posted. As ever, I give some attention to the novels of Richard Blake. He is England's only libertarian novelist published within the mainstream. You can buy any of his books by following the links on the right sidebar of our Blog. Otherwise, do feel free to make a financial donation to our efforts. The Libertarian Alliance is a unique institution in England and within the libertarian movement at large. We are outspoken on issues where other people duck for cover. We receive no corporate support. Our budget is so minimal, I no longer strain credulity by revealing it. Please add to it! Go here to donate. Sean Gabb Director Essays and Longer Publications A Libertarian Case against Mass-Immigration by Keir MartlandBiography of Marcus Junius Brutus by Peter Richards Sean Gabb on Home Education Some Critical Comments on Roderick T. Long's "Why Libertarians Believe There Is Only One Right," J. C. Lester The Woolwich Murder Censorship and the Woolwich murder by John KerseyReflections on the Woolwich atrocity by D.J. Webb The Legacy of Margaret Thatcher Does Margaret Thatcher matter? A first and fast appreciation from one who lived then by David Davis The Legacy of Margaret Thatcher by Sean Gabb Gabb on Thatcher by Gary Chartier The Legacy of Margaret Thatcher in German by Sean Gabb El legado de Margaret Thatcher by Sean Gabb The Economic Legacy of Margaret Thatcher by Sean Gabb Just one thing…about the Thatcher business… by David Davis Margaret Thatcher: Wrong on many things, but right on the one thing that mattered – or so argues Christie Davies What to do about Margaret Thatcher by David Davis Margaret Thatcher and the cult of personality by Robert Henderson Does Thatcherism mark a radical break in British Politics? by Jock Coats Thatcher: why celebrate? Her regime and her legacy are our own fault! by Jock Coats Margaret Thatcher – Article Outreach by Sean GabbThe good is oft-interr-ed with their bones by David DavisIn Praise of Margaret Thatcher by Leon Georgiou Margaret Hilda Thatcher: An Early Tribute by Sean Gabb Libertarian Matters Diagrammatic summary of Rothbard and Hoppe on statism by John Kersey A visual summary of Kinsella’s “Who is a Libertarian?” by John Kersey A diagrammatic representation of Hoppe’s paleolibertarian system by John Kersey Sean Gabb Interviewed by Keir Martland Kevin Carson on Authority: A Reply by David McDonagh Is Libertarianism “Unfair”? by D.J. Webb Unanimous Consent and the Utopian Vision by L. Neil Smith Legal Issues Should our law be made by judges? by D.J. Webb The New Defamation Act: An Overview by Sean Gabb Libertarian Alliance Statement on an Earlier Defamation Act by Sean Gabb Thoughts on Our Shattered Constitution by Sean Gabb Press Regulation and the British Constitution by Robert Henderson Freemen of the Land: A Barrister Writes Jury Nullification by D.J. Webb Jury Nullification: A Barrister Writes The European Union and the New British Constitution, by Sean Gabb The Royal “Veto” by D.J. Webb Abusive Bailiffs: Old but Possibly Relevant Thoughts by Sean Gabb Should There be Laws Against Drinking and Driving? by Sean Gabb Economic Issues EU regulation: the sledgehammer to miss the nut by Sean Gabb Water: hungry directors to support by Sean Gabb Why is the State Involved in Childcare? by D.J. Webb Is Capitalism Just Fraud? by D.J. Webb The Reprobate Keynesian Mind by Don Hank Freedom of Speech Emma West timeline by John Kersey Emma West in Court Today – 23rd May 2013 When expressing your opinion is a crime by John Kersey You can no longer be sacked for your political beliefs by John Kersey State-Regulation of the British Press: So What? by Sean Gabb What has happened to Emma West? by Robert Henderson Fear, Violence and the Absurd by Sean Gabb The problem about Liverpool by David Davis Old Holborn blog deleted by David Davis General Essays The trouble with gay marriage by John Kersey Talkin’-’bout my Generation by David Davis What to do about political parties in the UK, and about democracy by David Davis David Davis on the Local Elections Very Brief Reflections on Welfarism by Sean Gabb An Evening with James Hansen by James Oliver Deckard A Case for Plebiscitory Democracy by Eddie Johnson Black People: A Marxist Clothing Accessory Writes by Sean Gabb Justin Welby: Salvation through legislation by Mustela Nivalis A Case for Scepticism by Sean Gabb 101 evidences for a young age of the earth and the universe by Sean Gabb Ghosts: is there a libertarian, religious or scientific explanation? by David Davis On Ghosts and the Supernatural by Sean Gabb Guess Who? by James Oliver Deckard Brief Comment on Mick Philipott by Sean Gabb More on the Philpott Scandal by Our Northern Correspondent Europe and the Iraq War by Sean Gabb Sean Gabb: A Searchlight Profile Flexischooling by Sean Gabb Should There be a Minimum Price for Alcohol? by Sean Gabb Should David Cameron Apologise for Amritsar? by Sean Gabb Human Accomplishment and the English by Robert Henderson Football Attendance and Family Allowance by A.B. Popes who have abdicated by Sean Gabb One sometimes does not know what to do or think by David Davis A Considered Opinion on the European Union by Roger Dewhurst A Brief Argument for English Independence by Sean Gabb 104 Years Ago – G.K. Chesterton on Ideas and Ideals by Christopher Houseman Sexual Politics Ian B on Paedomania Whither consent? by John Kersey Life versus art by John Kersey Proof that Evil Traitor Heath Infected with Evil Paedo Virus by Evil Shape-shifting Lizard Jimothy Saveloy by Sean Gabb Let us have Gay Marriage – but not yet! by Sean Gabb Sean Gabb on the Horrors of Internet Pornography Short Comments Liberalism: For Nations, not Empires? Nigel Farage on Drug Prohibition Sandy Ezekiel – Banged up for 18 Months! Libertarian Fiction How It Happened, chapter 1 An incorrect novel by D.J. WebbMr Blake in Slovakia Ghosts of Athens: Another Nice Review Conspiracies Of Rome ~ Richard Blake Popping Pills With The Romans Conspiracies of Rome: Another Review Blood of Alexandria: Another Fine Review Another Fine Review of Mr Blake Richard Blake: Review of “Ghost of Athens”   Help with Our Work Or send your contribution to: The Libertarian Alliance Suite35 2 Lansdowne Row London W1J 6HL Englanddirector@libertarian.co.uk

Greetings to all on this rather dispiriting Empire Day! Here, to entertain or instruct, is a fairly complete listing of Libertarian Alliance publications from the past few months. I am pleased to say that our Blog has now been joined by several other contributors, and that it is now easily the most active and intellectually rigorous libertarian blog in Britain. Persistence aside, we have achieved this in a number of ways. First, we insist on good writing. Second, we insist on writing at length. Third we make a point of not moderating comments unless they seem likely to get us into trouble with the authorities. The result is comfort in diversity. This can be seen to best effect, perhaps, in our extended symposium on the Legacy of Margaret Thatcher. Here, comments range from the savage to the eulogistic. She was always a divisive figure among libertarians, and it would have been ridiculous not to let this be reflected in our coverage. This drew wide attention. My own essays on her were republished in newspapers all over the world, and one of them was reprinted by The Independent. I have grouped essays roughly in order of theme, though This should be seen as a very rough grouping. If you want to contribute to our Blog as an author, do contact me. Otherwise, feel free to comment on any of the published essays. Frequently, the comments are at least as interesting as the main posting. This is partly because we tend to attract intelligent and fluent commenters, and partly because, as said, we hardly ever moderate what comments are posted. As ever, I give some attention to the novels of Richard Blake. He is England's only libertarian novelist published within the mainstream. You can buy any of his books by following the links on the right sidebar of our Blog. Otherwise, do feel free to make a financial donation to our efforts. The Libertarian Alliance is a unique institution in England and within the libertarian movement at large. We are outspoken on issues where other people duck for cover. We receive no corporate support. Our budget is so minimal, I no longer strain credulity by revealing it. Please add to it! Go here to donate. Sean Gabb Director Essays and Longer Publications A Libertarian Case against Mass-Immigration by Keir MartlandBiography of Marcus Junius Brutus by Peter Richards Sean Gabb on Home Education Some Critical Comments on Roderick T. Long's "Why Libertarians Believe There Is Only One Right," J. C. Lester The Woolwich Murder Censorship and the Woolwich murder by John KerseyReflections on the Woolwich atrocity by D.J. Webb The Legacy of Margaret Thatcher Does Margaret Thatcher matter? A first and fast appreciation from one who lived then by David Davis The Legacy of Margaret Thatcher by Sean Gabb Gabb on Thatcher by Gary Chartier The Legacy of Margaret Thatcher in German by Sean Gabb El legado de Margaret Thatcher by Sean Gabb The Economic Legacy of Margaret Thatcher by Sean Gabb Just one thing…about the Thatcher business… by David Davis Margaret Thatcher: Wrong on many things, but right on the one thing that mattered – or so argues Christie Davies What to do about Margaret Thatcher by David Davis Margaret Thatcher and the cult of personality by Robert Henderson Does Thatcherism mark a radical break in British Politics? by Jock Coats Thatcher: why celebrate? Her regime and her legacy are our own fault! by Jock Coats Margaret Thatcher – Article Outreach by Sean GabbThe good is oft-interr-ed with their bones by David DavisIn Praise of Margaret Thatcher by Leon Georgiou Margaret Hilda Thatcher: An Early Tribute by Sean Gabb Libertarian Matters Diagrammatic summary of Rothbard and Hoppe on statism by John Kersey A visual summary of Kinsella’s “Who is a Libertarian?” by John Kersey A diagrammatic representation of Hoppe’s paleolibertarian system by John Kersey Sean Gabb Interviewed by Keir Martland Kevin Carson on Authority: A Reply by David McDonagh Is Libertarianism “Unfair”? by D.J. Webb Unanimous Consent and the Utopian Vision by L. Neil Smith Legal Issues Should our law be made by judges? by D.J. Webb The New Defamation Act: An Overview by Sean Gabb Libertarian Alliance Statement on an Earlier Defamation Act by Sean Gabb Thoughts on Our Shattered Constitution by Sean Gabb Press Regulation and the British Constitution by Robert Henderson Freemen of the Land: A Barrister Writes Jury Nullification by D.J. Webb Jury Nullification: A Barrister Writes The European Union and the New British Constitution, by Sean Gabb The Royal “Veto” by D.J. Webb Abusive Bailiffs: Old but Possibly Relevant Thoughts by Sean Gabb Should There be Laws Against Drinking and Driving? by Sean Gabb Economic Issues EU regulation: the sledgehammer to miss the nut by Sean Gabb Water: hungry directors to support by Sean Gabb Why is the State Involved in Childcare? by D.J. Webb Is Capitalism Just Fraud? by D.J. Webb The Reprobate Keynesian Mind by Don Hank Freedom of Speech Emma West timeline by John Kersey Emma West in Court Today – 23rd May 2013 When expressing your opinion is a crime by John Kersey You can no longer be sacked for your political beliefs by John Kersey State-Regulation of the British Press: So What? by Sean Gabb What has happened to Emma West? by Robert Henderson Fear, Violence and the Absurd by Sean Gabb The problem about Liverpool by David Davis Old Holborn blog deleted by David Davis General Essays The trouble with gay marriage by John Kersey Talkin’-’bout my Generation by David Davis What to do about political parties in the UK, and about democracy by David Davis David Davis on the Local Elections Very Brief Reflections on Welfarism by Sean Gabb An Evening with James Hansen by James Oliver Deckard A Case for Plebiscitory Democracy by Eddie Johnson Black People: A Marxist Clothing Accessory Writes by Sean Gabb Justin Welby: Salvation through legislation by Mustela Nivalis A Case for Scepticism by Sean Gabb 101 evidences for a young age of the earth and the universe by Sean Gabb Ghosts: is there a libertarian, religious or scientific explanation? by David Davis On Ghosts and the Supernatural by Sean Gabb Guess Who? by James Oliver Deckard Brief Comment on Mick Philipott by Sean Gabb More on the Philpott Scandal by Our Northern Correspondent Europe and the Iraq War by Sean Gabb Sean Gabb: A Searchlight Profile Flexischooling by Sean Gabb Should There be a Minimum Price for Alcohol? by Sean Gabb Should David Cameron Apologise for Amritsar? by Sean Gabb Human Accomplishment and the English by Robert Henderson Football Attendance and Family Allowance by A.B. Popes who have abdicated by Sean Gabb One sometimes does not know what to do or think by David Davis A Considered Opinion on the European Union by Roger Dewhurst A Brief Argument for English Independence by Sean Gabb 104 Years Ago – G.K. Chesterton on Ideas and Ideals by Christopher Houseman Sexual Politics Ian B on Paedomania Whither consent? by John Kersey Life versus art by John Kersey Proof that Evil Traitor Heath Infected with Evil Paedo Virus by Evil Shape-shifting Lizard Jimothy Saveloy by Sean Gabb Let us have Gay Marriage – but not yet! by Sean Gabb Sean Gabb on the Horrors of Internet Pornography Short Comments Liberalism: For Nations, not Empires? Nigel Farage on Drug Prohibition Sandy Ezekiel – Banged up for 18 Months! Libertarian Fiction How It Happened, chapter 1 An incorrect novel by D.J. WebbMr Blake in Slovakia Ghosts of Athens: Another Nice Review Conspiracies Of Rome ~ Richard Blake Popping Pills With The Romans Conspiracies of Rome: Another Review Blood of Alexandria: Another Fine Review Another Fine Review of Mr Blake Richard Blake: Review of “Ghost of Athens”   Help with Our Work Or send your contribution to: The Libertarian Alliance Suite35 2 Lansdowne Row London W1J 6HL Englanddirector@libertarian.co.uk