“Who is Michael Smith?”

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In reply to Tony Abbott's Slush Fund : “ Who is Michael Smith?” - I’m one of us, and we are legion! Fabian socialism would be something like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabian_Society you’ll have more joy with Libertarianism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utilitarianism_(book) etc. It’s way off topic for the article. Abbott clearly thinks do as I say, not as I do.

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"I am John Galt" — Donald Luskin at The Atlas Summit – Video

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"I am John Galt" -- Donald Luskin at The Atlas Summit
In his book "I Am John Galt," Donald Luskin argues that Nobel-winning economist and op-ed writer Paul Krugman is the perfect living embodiment of Ellsworth Toohey. "The Fountainhead" #39;s hero Howard Roark famously said to Toohey, "But I don #39;t think of you." Roark #39;s strategy was to ignore Toohey--life #39;s too short. Luskin #39;s strategy with Krugman was to engage him publicly, and the result was a smear campaign that nearly destroyed Luskin. He will talk about what happens nowadays when libertarians and Objectivists dare to go public with their views, and take on the powers that be. The personal risks are enormous, and it partly explains why libertarian and Objectivist ideas are discussed so little in public forums. It also explains why only idiots end up running for public office. Donald Luskin is the Chief Investment Officer of Trend Macrolytics. Prior to founding Trend Macrolytics with David Gitlitz, Don was Vice Chairman and co-Chief Investment Officer of Barclays Global Investors. He is an active social commentatory, appearing weekly on CNBC #39;s "Kudlow Report." Don #39;s column is published weekly on SmartMoney.com he contributes frequently to National Review Online. He is the co-author, with Andrew Greta, of "I am John Galt: Today #39;s Heroic Innovators Building the World and the Parasites Destroying It."From:TheAtlasSocietyViews:3 0ratingsTime:56:13More inNews Politics

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Seabees – Construction crews of the US Navy – WW2 – Video

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Seabees. The first Seabees were not raw recruits when they voluntarily enlisted. Emphasis in recruiting was placed on experience and civilian construction skill, then adapted to military needs. Bureau of Yards and Docks - Seabees in World War II begins with the 7 December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Activities of the Seabees during World War II. Rear Admiral Ben Moreel gives a brief prologue and epilogue. Pacific operations include base construction at Dutch Harbor and Attu in the Aleutians, landing operations, base and airfield construction, ship salvage, and malaria control at Guadalcanal, Rendova, and Munda in the Solomon Islands. Also shows base and dock construction in Scotland and Oran, Algeria, and pre-invasion plans for Italy. Scenes of Sicily invasion and landing at Salerno. Includes many battle scenes.From:Bel99TVViews:0 0ratingsTime:43:57More inEducation

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North Korea Fires Rocket – Video

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North Korea Fires Rocket
SEOUL mdash;North Korea launched a multistage rocket Wednesday morning, its second this year and fifth ever, in an apparent acceleration of a years-long effort to develop long-range missile capability. It flew farther than a North Korean rocket that failed 80 seconds after takeoff in April, according to officials monitoring the launch in other countries. Read Related Opinion: A Korean Missile and a Policy Misfire Previously: North Korea Extends Rocket Launch Window (12/10/12) Previously: Rocket Launch Is Pivotal Point for Kim (12/9/12) . The rocket lifted off from a launch facility in the country #39;s northwest corner that was being used for the second time, flew south on a path taking it over the Yellow Sea and then the East China Sea and the Philippines. The launch, which wasn #39;t announced by North Korean authorities, was monitored by the South Korean military and confirmed by officials in Seoul and Tokyo. In Japan, authorities said the rocket flew over Okinawa prefecture, a series of Japanese islands in the East China Sea. The first of three stages was due to last about two minutes before burning out and falling into water west of South Korea, according to plans North Korea submitted to international aviation and marine authorities. Parts of the nose cone, or fairing, were projected to drop off west of South Korea #39;s Jeju Island. The second stage was expected to go east of Taiwan before burning out east of the Philippines. North Korea said the rocket was carrying a satellite into ...From:keepinguuptodateViews:0 0ratingsTime:04:35More inNews Politics

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UPDATE 3-Cayman Islands leader arrested in corruption probe

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* Premier (BSE: PREMIER.BO - news) held on suspicion of theft, misuse of credit card

* Caymans are home to most of the world's hedge funds

By Shurna Robbins

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The leader of the Cayman Islands was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of corruption in connection with a graft investigation in the Caribbean offshore financial center, authorities said.

Premier McKeeva Bush was detained at his home by members of the Financial Crime Unit of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, a police statement said.

The 57-year-old premier is suspected of theft, alleged misuse of a government credit card and abuse of office over the alleged importation of explosive substances without valid permits, it said.

"It would be inappropriate ... to make any further comment in relation to these matters at this time," the statement said. "Further updates will be made available in due course."

A police spokeswoman declined to elaborate on the arrest.

Leonard Dilbert, Bush's chief of staff, said the premier had been detained on suspicion of wrongdoing pending an investigation but had not been formally charged with any crime.

"It is important to remind the people of the Cayman Islands not to rush to judgment," he said. "Being suspected of having done something is far from it having been proven that you did that thing."

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