tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post1837586813540596656..comments2024-02-13T02:39:22.756-05:00Comments on EconomicPolicyJournal.com: The Day Nigel Farage Stopped LaughingRobert Wenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-6830928742769433242012-12-08T06:17:47.612-05:002012-12-08T06:17:47.612-05:00First of all, when you're a politician in Euro...First of all, when you're a politician in Europe, Nigel Farage is probably as "libertarian" as you'll be likely to see in 'mainstream' politics for a long, long time. <br />No, in comparison to Ron Paul he is not libertarian, but Americans should count their blessing, as funny as that may sound, that America still gives the likes of Ron Paul a place. So pure Tonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-57762020053891210722012-12-07T06:53:21.279-05:002012-12-07T06:53:21.279-05:00Could be wrong, but after watching him, his pro st...Could be wrong, but after watching him, his pro stance on democracy seems to be more of a stance against the lack thereof. He is always going on about "why the hell should we listen to a bunch of unelected bureaucrats". Democracy is a good thing IF it is kept in check. As our founders thought it is a necessary evil. Though there are many Libertarians who would rather have no Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-84486569394563839492012-12-07T04:22:15.638-05:002012-12-07T04:22:15.638-05:00There's no doubt that Farage is a libertarian....There's no doubt that Farage is a libertarian. He's also leading a minority party and has a populist style, so he stays away from technocratic language or anything which will lead people to switch off.<br /><br />As much as Austrians enjoy it, Farage knows the eyes will glaze over on most people if he started talking about Austrian economics or von Mises. He can't afford any slips Pete Moorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-40917518139522514172012-12-07T02:59:36.021-05:002012-12-07T02:59:36.021-05:00How can you not love this guy?
http://www.youtube...How can you not love this guy?<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhGNoZfvRoA<br /><br />But yes, democracy is terrible.Fizzywighttp://www.fizzywigchronicle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-80242307613187033272012-12-07T00:16:17.743-05:002012-12-07T00:16:17.743-05:00Really, I saw him on capital account, and several ...Really, I saw him on capital account, and several YouTube videos, and haven't heard him say that. But if I'm mistaken, by all means just point me to the speech or writing. The closest I've heard him say was the US constitution was the most sublime in human history (clearly that backfired) and be gracious about Ron Paul. But I would still be weary of him due to his pro stance on Schueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232403843503910978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-16953474907006253112012-12-06T23:29:12.891-05:002012-12-06T23:29:12.891-05:00Farage describes himself as libertarian and has co...Farage describes himself as libertarian and has corrected the media when they call him a conservative. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-53591553757574637832012-12-06T22:33:46.948-05:002012-12-06T22:33:46.948-05:00I highly doubt Mr. Farage is a libertarian, I'...I highly doubt Mr. Farage is a libertarian, I've not heard any of his speeches extolling the virtues of Austrian Economics, personal liberty or the like. While I applaud his sentiment about the EU, he's a strong proponent of democracy. Anyone who follows this site has likely heard the libertarian arguments against democracy, and if you haven't Ron Paul's farewell speech Schueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232403843503910978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-83753970153419262482012-12-06T21:18:20.029-05:002012-12-06T21:18:20.029-05:00Sounds somewhat familiar to the story of Andrew Ma...Sounds somewhat familiar to the story of Andrew Maguire <br /><br />http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/jpmorgan_chase_story_in_uk_DsMN4PnXFoQG5KdevIsQ7NAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-61792096904738451232012-12-06T20:17:55.080-05:002012-12-06T20:17:55.080-05:00Sorry 6:09 Paul Wellstone gave himself the treatme...Sorry 6:09 Paul Wellstone gave himself the treatment. I known the people that maintained the King Air in which he was a passenger. It was Paul that wanted to press on into ugly conditions. Flying for politicians and CEOs is the worst. SeanOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-12842948075589466582012-12-06T20:03:36.952-05:002012-12-06T20:03:36.952-05:00Hello Bob, here is a link that shows the story of ...Hello Bob, here is a link that shows the story of this crash and also a 22 sequence of pictures from the crash of Nigel Farage. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/ukip/8173447/Nigel-Farage-plane-crash-pilot-charged-with-threatening-to-kill-Ukip-leader.html<br /><br />Hope you are doing well. Greetings from your friend at the BLS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-74298137820819944082012-12-06T19:11:17.601-05:002012-12-06T19:11:17.601-05:00I've always been a fan but now I'm also in...I've always been a fan but now I'm also in awe of the man's courage. If even 1 out every 20 politicians were like Ron Paul or Nigel Farage, the elitists would fear being hung from lamp posts.<br /><br />Unfortunately, its just those two.Lysandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-60736150354101978042012-12-06T18:23:31.688-05:002012-12-06T18:23:31.688-05:00Agreed. Where there's smoke there is likely to...Agreed. Where there's smoke there is likely to be fire.Jacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-37612532489117955372012-12-06T18:09:28.566-05:002012-12-06T18:09:28.566-05:00Looks like they tried to give him the "Paul W...Looks like they tried to give him the "Paul Wellstone treatment".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-23312515804899029342012-12-06T18:05:30.916-05:002012-12-06T18:05:30.916-05:00You noticed that after the accident he started bec...You noticed that after the accident he started becoming far more vocal and stepped into the lime-light more. <br /><br />Me thinks someone threatened him and he said screw you I lived. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488483860138306993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-13892355498353305592012-12-06T17:41:43.981-05:002012-12-06T17:41:43.981-05:00Here is a from-the-cockpit video of a similar smal...Here is a from-the-cockpit video of a similar small airplane crashing for anyone interested. Passengers had a couple of go-pro cameras recording the entire time. Everyone aboard survived. Warning: graphic footage. Pilot has large gash on his face, all the others only minor injuries. <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDu0jYiz-v8&feature=share&list=PLFEE03D92E1D18A0BDavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-22345907227928325622012-12-06T17:29:12.102-05:002012-12-06T17:29:12.102-05:00"You'll have to do better than that, Van ..."You'll have to do better than that, Van Rompuy," Farage muttered as he wiped the blood from his face...Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-71928086267519505012012-12-06T17:21:11.917-05:002012-12-06T17:21:11.917-05:00I wonder if it was a setup. The guy is famous all ...I wonder if it was a setup. The guy is famous all across the world for speaking "truth to power" about the evil nature of the EU. <br /><br />I love watching his speeches, and even more the barely contained rage on the faces of his targets. If looks could kill...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-74317926913931077772012-12-06T16:57:35.428-05:002012-12-06T16:57:35.428-05:00Link is no longer working.Link is no longer working.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018718341065715200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-37273031068795276092012-12-06T16:43:48.495-05:002012-12-06T16:43:48.495-05:00Link is broken. Taking me to a page that says &qu...Link is broken. Taking me to a page that says "we couldn't find what you are looking for."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-63440037914303220032012-12-06T16:32:36.738-05:002012-12-06T16:32:36.738-05:00Isn't it "Nigel" Farage? Just though...Isn't it "Nigel" Farage? Just thought I'd point out the typo. Mr. Farage is truly a great man - I love watching his speeches on youtube. Makes me wish we had more like him on our side of the Pond. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-73287400103193390352012-12-06T16:09:12.947-05:002012-12-06T16:09:12.947-05:00Yow!!!
That could have sucked! I LOVE that guy!
Yow!!!<br />That could have sucked! I LOVE that guy!<br />Capn Mikenoreply@blogger.com