Tag Archives: Libertarian Party

Bob Barr markets

Reason, a libertarian periodical, writes that the Bob Barr effect is “confirmed.” Because Obama’s campaign manager says it is. Yes, pathetically a pro-market publication heeds the remarks of a political operative rather than markets that say Bob Barr will not … Continue reading

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Bob Barr candidacy fails market test.

Yesterday at about 5:30PM EDT the Libertarian Party (U.S.) nominated ex-Congressperson Bob Barr for U.S. President. Barr’s nomination does not appear to have been certain — it took five rounds of voting, including two rounds where he tied for first … Continue reading

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Libertarian baiting

CFM hated it when Peter McCluskey wrote: What many of us want from prediction markets bears more resemblance to the products of think-tanks than it does to any other institution that I’m aware of But this reminds me of something. … Continue reading

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