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About Food for the Thinkers

My name is Doug Newman. I live in Aurora, Colorado, just outside Denver. Food for the Thinkers is mostly about the connection between Christianity and libertarianism. Most Christians do not understand libertarianism. And most libertarians do not understand Christianity. Hopefully, this blog helps clear up those misunderstanding. Check out my old page at www.thefot.us And remember: When you let people do whatever they want, you get Woodstock. But when you let governments do whatever they want, you get Auschwitz.

60 of Trump’s Policy Proposals

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Food for the Thinkers

These are just 60 of Trump’s policy proposals over the last year. Trump has also suggested just printing money Weimar style to pay off the debt. If you like the “lesser” evil, why don’t you LOVE the greater evil? If … Continue reading →

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Orlando: They Want You to Panic … So Don’t

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Food for the Thinkers

By Doug Newman – email me here. Here I am on Facebook. If you would like to post this elsewhere, please just link to this URL, as I update my articles somewhat frequently. Thanks! Posted at A Call to Paul and … Continue reading →

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Is Gary Johnson a libertarian?

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Food for the Thinkers

Yes, Gary Johnson is the Libertarian Party nominee for President. And yes, I cast a lukewarm vote for him for president in 2012. While he certainly understands that the most awesome constitutional power the executive has is that of the veto, … Continue reading →

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Is the Constitution an Enemy of Liberty?

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Food for the Thinkers

I still maintain that truly constitutional government would be immeasurably better than anything we have experienced in the last century in America. Even so, here is a thought-provoking conversation between Tom Woods and Sheldon Richman on how the Constitution greatly … Continue reading →

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The Idolatry of the Donald

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Food for the Thinkers

In 2000, GWBush said ONE THING about Jesus ONE TIME and millions of Churchians were just GOOGLY over him for the next eight years, even though there was precious little fruit of the spirit in his life. Comes now Der … Continue reading →

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Why WOULDN’T Trump Also Build a Wall Along the Canadian Border?

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Food for the Thinkers

By Doug Newman – email me here. Here I am on Facebook. If you would like to post this elsewhere, please just link to this URL as I update my articles frequently. Posted at A Call to Paul and Reddit. … Continue reading →

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The Suicide of Venezuela

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Food for the Thinkers

This has been happening in America for decades. It all started long before anyone heard of Obama. However, in our hubris, we refuse to learn from other nations. We persist in thinking that “it can’t happen here.” Oh yes it … Continue reading →

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Why Do So Many Christians and Libertarians Support Donald Trump?

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Food for the Thinkers

By Doug Newman – email me here. Here I am on Facebook. If you would like to post this elsewhere, please link to this URL as I update my articles frequently. Thanks! – dfn Posted at A Call to Paul. … Continue reading →

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Is “illegal immigration” an invasion within the meaning of the U.S. Constitution?

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Food for the Thinkers

No, according to Thomas Eddlem’s most excellent Facebook post. Further elaboration on Eddlem’s personal blog.

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The Income Tax: Root of all Evil

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Food for the Thinkers

A classic 1954 essay by Frank Chodorov. Read it here.

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