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Describing himself as an 18th century liberal, Michael Maharrey has studied political philosophy and economics for over 20 years. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.S in accounting and later earned a second bachelor’s in journalism from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Michael has covered state and local politics for the St. Petersburg Times, the Kentucky Gazette and several other publications. Contact Michael at bluegrassexaminer@insightbb.com.

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Compelled charity diminishes liberty

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Most Americans will agree that we have a moral obligation to help the poor. Our Judeo-Christian heritage and value...
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Kentucky legislator proposes tax increases

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Kentucky House Rep. Jim Wayne (D-Louisville) wants to raise taxes on Kentuckians. Wayne pre-filed a bill last...
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The failure of communalism, a lesson from the Pilgrims

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Communalism feels so – right. “From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.” Everybody pulling together...
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Landrieu's health care vote illustrates the power of political capital

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

The $100 million bribe for Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) written into the senate health care bill vividly illustrates...
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Health care vote tonight - will we trade freedom for security?

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Two nine-year-old boys walk down a dusty street on a hot summer day. Sweat soaks their t-shirts as the blazing...
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Liberty - government by consent

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

In the last discussion on the philosophical foundations of liberty, we determined that every individual exists in a state of perfect freedom. God...
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Kentucky politicians choose winners and losers in gambling issue

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Gambling. The mere mention of the word stirs the passion of Kentucky voters quicker than a lucky streak at...
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GE brings a new economy to life

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Conventional wisdom pits “big business” against the government. But more and more, large corporations look to its rich Uncle Sam as a...
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Does constitutionalism encourage big government?

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Like any philosophy, libertarianism spans a wide range of thought and ideas. Some advocate virtually no government,...
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Dr. Rand Paul addresses health care forum

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Republican senatorial candidate Dr. Rand Paul spoke to a crowd of over 100 people during a Health Care Town Hall Forum in Lexington this morning. The...
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