When one has the right perspective, one can really see the conceit of politicians. Don’t get snookered by overwhelming feelings of nationalism.

Government manipulation of the health industry is a big mistake.

On Thursday, at 2:05 pm, join Gard as he speaks with non other than Rod Firestone, of the Rubber City Rebels! Their new song, "I Wanna Pierce My Brain" is well known to those discriminating audiophiles listening to satellite radio, and their tune "Child Eaters" is famous to fans of "Against the Grain" as the theme El G often uses to open debates about federal funding for fetal stem cell therapy.

For information about the Rubber City Rebels, go to their website, at www.Rubbercityrebels.com !

Many thanks to ROD!

As many people know, Plainfield, NH residents, Ed and Elaine Brown have been found guilty of tax evasion and fraud in relation to their non-payment of federal income taxes for many years.

There is no predicting what will transpire in the Brown case. Federal Marshalls could move on his property now, or any time through late April when the court will sentence him. His wife is in Massachusetts, monitored by electronic bracelet.

There will be more sound to hear soon in this case, for now, take a listen to the moment when Ed hears of the sentence, broadcast on "Against the Grain", with Gardner Goldsmith.

As the Union Leader reported on Tuesday, January 16, the government of New Hampshire is promising to pick up the bulk of $175,000 in promotions for the state tourism and ski industry.

Wouldn't it be nice to get the government to take someone else's tax money to fund promotion of YOUR business?

Here is the story from the UL:

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?articleId=82c81d56-05ce-42d2-86f...

Hmmm... Let's see. She is aiming at the White House, has been trying to look good on national defense. Of COURSE this trip to Iraq is all about the soldiers and their mission!

Here is the link to the AP report.

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2007/01/12/3321305-ap.html

Although he does not delve into the anti-constitutional nature of this move, George Will has written an excellent piece on the claims made by leftists that people need a higher minimum wage to survive.

Here is the link to the Houston Chronicle article:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/4450796.html

The Cato Institute has also done some great work on the claims by leftists that "wage disparity" has recently increased with the "George Bush tax Cuts'. Check out the abstract of Chris Edwards' study:

http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=6880

Call your representative and ask where he or she stood on the minimum wage and on taxes, and why.

With many thanks to the Libertarian Party of NH, the Conspiracy would like to draw your attention to this event:

The Libertarian Party of Hillsborough County and The Liberty Conspiracy
are proud to present a guest lecture by

Mr. Gardner Goldsmith
Host of "Against the Grain" on WNTK 99.7 FM, Founder of The Liberty Conspiracy
& 2006 Libertarian of the Year

Topic:
"Promoting Freedom in the Live Free or Die State"

on
Monday, January 8th, 2007
@ 7:00 p.m.
Manchester Public Library Auditorium
405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH 03104

Admission is FREE! Bring a friend or two and enjoy a lively presentation by Mr. Goldsmith!

Check the left column for the latest Conspiracy Poll.

There are strong forces arraying that are intent on forcing others to do what THEY want when engaged in private, volitional exchange.

None of these politicians is willing to open his own business and offer wages at the rates he wants to force on others. If they were, there would be choice, wouldn't there? And we can't HAVE choice, right?

By the way, new House Speaker says her work in the House of Representatives, everything she does, will be about "Children".

Cute. Ever heard of the US Constitution?

May 2007 be a prosperous year for you, from everyone here at the Conspiracy!

Gardner Goldsmith will be hosting the Todd Feinburg Show on Sunday, December 24, beginning at 1 pm.

Heard throughout the US, the program will be carried in the New England area in VT, Maine, and Boston (WRKO, 680 AM).

Head to www.toddtalk.com to see more details about Todd's show. On Sunday, Gard will debate minimum wage with a leftie, discuss Christ with an atheist, and open the lines for you to blow off some steam!

Have a happy Christmas!

Please pass on this information.

ABC News Anchor Charles Gibson, in a recent report on violence in Iraq, stated that by comparison, "only 52 died in the UK subway bombings".

Our audio files have the clip, so you can hear it for yourself. If you live in England, know anyone in England, or are just a human being with a conscience, you might want to contact ABC news and demand an apology and discinplinary action by the network.

This new wrinkle on the ugly old mug of government monopoly currency control recently appeared in papers across the nation:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/2006-12-14-melting-ban-usat_x.htm?POE=NEWI...

There's nothing quite like private property, and the government outlawing
competition in the issuance of currency. Meanwhile, it devalues its own
coinage so much, it then has to prohibit us from melting it down for the
basic constituents!

Enjoy spending your devalued currency.

A NH Legislator-elect has proposed a 3% Income Tax.

Here is the link to the UL story. Look for a conversation with Mr. Kennedy coming up from Against the Grain...

This ruling brings to mind many thoughts.

It is noted that blind people are at risk of getting ripped off when they have to rely on others to determine the value of the money they have on hand. But aren't ALL U.S. citizens at the mercy of someone who determines the value of their hard-earned cash? You bet. It's called the Federal Reserve.

Here is the story of the blind leading the blind:

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20846364-1702,00.html

Blind people certainly have a grievance, a valid one. Their complaint should be wider in scope. If we had a private market for money, blind people could find an alternative source for their legal tender, and this source would make sure the money was exchangable in the market.

The incredibly slick and egotistical former Speaker of the US House, Newt Gingrich, recently visited NH to speak at the Union Leader's "First Amendment Awards" banquet. While in NH, he happened to mention that we in the US may need to "reassess" the right to free speech.

Perhaps Mr. Gingrich could acknowledge that, logically, and philosophically, one cannot hold a "right" if that "right" can be abridged.

Perhaps Mr. Gingrich ought to reconsider running for President.

Here is the link to the UL story

With our regards, here is a piece provided by the Foundation for Economic Education, www.fee.org

All of us at the Foundation for Economic Education would like to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! We hope that you have a wonderful holiday weekend with safe travels and plenty of time with your family and friends.

This Thanksgiving we would like to share with you a special story about the pilgrims at Plymouth Bay Colony. Their failed experience with collectivism taught them, and reminds us all, that it is only within a system of private property rights that we may experience freedom and prosperity.

The threshold will remain at 4% unless the Dems change the law enacted in order to keep Libertarians off the ballots.

Michael Chertoff announced today that nearly all airline passengers (one wonders if he also means small craft), will be required to carry passports in order to enter the US, beginning January 23. Previously, Canadians, Bermudans, and some Mexicans did not have to show this form of ID.

Here is the AP report:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061122/ap_on_go_ot/passports_air_travel

El G would like to pass on his thanks to Todd for offering the opportunity to go national with those G-Man ideas. Gard had a great time, and appreciates the kind welcome of Todd to his national radio program. Visit www.toddtalk.com for more information about the Todd Feinburg Show!