Manic Contrarian

Manic Contrarian

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Manic Contrarian is a bleeding-heart conservative-leaning libertarian affiliated with several industry and public policy trade groups. He’s a recovering politician, a defender of freedom, and a promoter of the morality of prosperity.

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The Black Crowes: A Triumphant Return With 'Happiness Bastards'
Culture

The Black Crowes: A Triumphant Return With 'Happiness Bastards'

Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s 'Levon' Is a Masterclass in Songwriting
Culture

Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s 'Levon' Is a Masterclass in Songwriting

Seeing Beyond the Headlines: A Balanced Perspective on Rising Prices
Economy

Seeing Beyond the Headlines: A Balanced Perspective on Rising Prices

What Is and What Might Never Be
Brian Wilson

What Is and What Might Never Be

OPINION: Iran Is Wrong, We’re the Great Angel, Israel Is the Little Angel
Border Bill 2024

OPINION: Iran Is Wrong, We’re the Great Angel, Israel Is the Little Angel

My Plan to Stop Being the Worst Gift-Giver Ever
Christmas

My Plan to Stop Being the Worst Gift-Giver Ever

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In the Glow of Christmas Lights, America's Greatness and Goodness Flicker - A Melancholy Reflection VIP
America

In the Glow of Christmas Lights, America's Greatness and Goodness Flicker - A Melancholy Reflection

The Audacity of Abundance: How Prosperity Saved Tiny Tim
24GOPPOTUS

The Audacity of Abundance: How Prosperity Saved Tiny Tim

A Supply-Side Foreign Policy VIP
Cold War

A Supply-Side Foreign Policy

To Fix Illegal Immigration: More Prosperity Exportation VIP
American Dream

To Fix Illegal Immigration: More Prosperity Exportation

Traditional Polling Falls Short in Predicting Political Markets
Economics

Traditional Polling Falls Short in Predicting Political Markets

Sorry, Nixon Was a Terrible President!
Conservatism

Sorry, Nixon Was a Terrible President!

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Government-Controlled Grocery Stores Are a Threat to Entrepreneurial Capitalism
Brandon Johnson

Government-Controlled Grocery Stores Are a Threat to Entrepreneurial Capitalism

The Delusion of Democracy: Let's Trust Pollsters and Media Instead!
24GOPPOTUS

The Delusion of Democracy: Let's Trust Pollsters and Media Instead!

OPINION: There Is Still Time For DeSantis
24DeSantis

OPINION: There Is Still Time For DeSantis

GOP: Party of Hope, Growth, and Opportunity
24DeSantis

GOP: Party of Hope, Growth, and Opportunity

The Enduring Greatness of America
24DeSantis

The Enduring Greatness of America

Trade Safeguards Peace, Fuels Prosperity
China

Trade Safeguards Peace, Fuels Prosperity

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Israel's Military vs. the Arab States, by the Numbers: The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth!
America

Israel's Military vs. the Arab States, by the Numbers: The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth!

Memo to House GOP, Don't Just Do Something, Sit There!
Congress

Memo to House GOP, Don't Just Do Something, Sit There!

Unmasking the Myth: America's Indisputable Supremacy Over Russia and China VIP
America

Unmasking the Myth: America's Indisputable Supremacy Over Russia and China

The Ridiculously Gigantic United States of America
24Biden

The Ridiculously Gigantic United States of America

Is Fate Lending a Hand to Ron DeSantis?
24Biden

Is Fate Lending a Hand to Ron DeSantis?

The Genesis of Private Property: A Marshall Plan for the Middle East VIP
Economics

The Genesis of Private Property: A Marshall Plan for the Middle East

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The Extravagant Wonderfulness of Our Decentralized Economy
24DeSantis

The Extravagant Wonderfulness of Our Decentralized Economy

None Dare Call It Disruption
24Biden

None Dare Call It Disruption

Inflation Isn't Caused By Too Many People Working
Economy

Inflation Isn't Caused By Too Many People Working

The Battle for Prosperity: Unleashing America's Economic Potential Through Trade
China trade

The Battle for Prosperity: Unleashing America's Economic Potential Through Trade

Why I Am Running for Speaker VIP
Budget

Why I Am Running for Speaker

When Nature Comes at You, Break out the Gas-Powered Devices and Leave the Battery-Powered Ones at Home
Capitalism

When Nature Comes at You, Break out the Gas-Powered Devices and Leave the Battery-Powered Ones at Home

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I'll Have the $20 Big Mac Combo, Gov. Newsom!
California Legislature

I'll Have the $20 Big Mac Combo, Gov. Newsom!

Ron DeSantis Is a Teddy Roosevelt Republican
24DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Is a Teddy Roosevelt Republican

Santa Barbara Congressman's Climate Action Scheme Threatens American Prosperity
California

Santa Barbara Congressman's Climate Action Scheme Threatens American Prosperity

The Hidden Factors Driving up Gas Prices in California
California

The Hidden Factors Driving up Gas Prices in California

Remembering the Thunderous Legacy of John Bonham: 43 Years Gone
Music

Remembering the Thunderous Legacy of John Bonham: 43 Years Gone

Americans: Our Own Worst Enemy? VIP
campaign finance

Americans: Our Own Worst Enemy?

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Ron DeSantis Unveils Energy Vision in Midland, Texas
24DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Unveils Energy Vision in Midland, Texas

Time for an America First Energy Transition
America First

Time for an America First Energy Transition

Nevermind Earthjustice, Families Need Economic Justice
California

Nevermind Earthjustice, Families Need Economic Justice

The Dark Origins of the Drug War: A Legacy of Corruption and Injustice VIP
Civil Liberties

The Dark Origins of the Drug War: A Legacy of Corruption and Injustice

Forget the 2024 Presidential Election
2024 Election

Forget the 2024 Presidential Election

Is DeSantis Losing? I Don't Think So
2024 Election

Is DeSantis Losing? I Don't Think So

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Fixing Broken Brotherhood: Reimagining Male Connection VIP
boys

Fixing Broken Brotherhood: Reimagining Male Connection

Fungible Flunk: John Tamny Deftly Dissects Rep. Mike Gallagher's Stance on U.S. Investment in China VIP
China

Fungible Flunk: John Tamny Deftly Dissects Rep. Mike Gallagher's Stance on U.S. Investment in China

Rep. Matt Gaetz 'Gets It' on Cannabis Policy
cannabis

Rep. Matt Gaetz 'Gets It' on Cannabis Policy

The Global Trade Debate: Tariffs and Tensions VIP
Abraham Lincoln

The Global Trade Debate: Tariffs and Tensions

Memo to Ron DeSantis: This ain’t rocket science!
24DeSantis

Memo to Ron DeSantis: This ain’t rocket science!

Trump and the Divided Nation
Donald Trump

Trump and the Divided Nation

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Ron DeSantis: From Navy JAG to Political Fighter - Setting Himself Apart from Trump
24DeSantis

Ron DeSantis: From Navy JAG to Political Fighter - Setting Himself Apart from Trump

America's Military Industrial Century: Achieving Peace and Prosperity VIP
Military

America's Military Industrial Century: Achieving Peace and Prosperity