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Murphy Sings “Mack the Knife” at Puglia’s in Little Italy

Just for bookkeeping I’m hitting the “karaoke” tag on this post, but actually this was the real deal. This guy Jorge Buccio is the 7-days-a-week entertainment for Puglia’s. He was one of the attendees on the recent financial seminar on the Caribbean cruise, and told me to let him know when I’d next be in [...]

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==> Not sure if I even mentioned it here, because the main event sold out…but anyway I will be at the “Anarchy in the NYC” event this Saturday. Afterward there is a karaoke party hosted by Tatiana Moroz, but you need a ticket to get in. (I am now calling myself a professional singer for [...]

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==> Whether North Korean officials actually said this, or whether it is US propaganda to get Americans mad, either way it’s hilarious: They allegedly called the US mainland a “boiled pumpkin.” Who can drop bombs after such a funny insult? ==> Robert Higgs looks around at today’s libertarians, and he’s none too impressed. His op [...]

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==> Shawn Ritenour writes a lengthy summary and critique of Market Monetarism. ==> This guy sent me his critique of Gene Callahan and my conversation on Say’s Law. Eh, I’m going to be honest: I was a little annoyed at him using my first name in such a flippant manner, but what really pushed me [...]

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Murphy Tackles the White House 2014 Budget Proposal

I like to beat up on Paul Ryan etc. for being faux-tough on the fiscal problem, but man oh man, in this IER post I go through the Obama Administration’s 2014 Budget Proposal. They don’t even pretend to improve things. I ended up writing this post pretty late at night, and was feeling saucy. I [...]

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It’s On Like Donkey Kong: John Carney Will Host Murphy/Mosler Debate

Just confirmed it with John… He is hosting the debate on MMT/Austrian economics. John was the perfect choice because of articles like this at CNBC. More details soon…

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Team Brittany Interviews Murphy

The schtick with these ladies is that they are all named Brittany (really), hence the name “Team Brittany.” We talk about Bitcoin, the world economy, voting, my man-crush on Barney Frank, and tips for karaoke. Lots of giggling ensued (from them, not me).

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==> Lessons for the Young Economist is now poised to infiltrate China. ==> I am quoted in this article about Bitcoin, saying something noncommittal. ==> Tom Woods announces the Ron Paul Homeschool Curriculum. ==> I talk to Scott Horton about the Fed and U.S. wars. ==> A funny rant about the “I f**king love science!” [...]

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