Liberty - November 2008

November 2008
Volume 22, Number 10

4	Letters An inconvenient subject.
7	Reflections We may be cursed, line up our sights, amend our worst-ever lists, let the state raise our kids, ride the white elephant, grasp at a straw, split our enemies, ask what VPILF means, trade freedom for convenience, throw the bums out of court, and prepare for FDR's return.
Features

The Intelligent Person's Guide to Presidential Politics

25	Not Just for Libertarians The Libertarian Party candidate, J. Bradley Jansen maintains, is more than just the protest candidate.
27	The Case for Obama Bruce Ramsey admits Obama's platform may not be what libertarians want, but it's better than "more of the same."
28	The Case for McCain Stephen Cox asks, "Do you really want to vote for the greater evil?"
30	None of the Above Nothing could be plainer, Doug Casey argues, than the reasons for boycotting the polls.

31	Warfare, Workfare, and Nation Building Why is it that the enormous U.S. Army is said to be "spread too thin"? Peter Allen provides one answer.
33	Restoring the House of Mencken Bruce Ramsey visits an abandoned house of liberty.
Reviews
39	War From Six Sides Bettina Bien Greaves discovers books that take us to the heart of World War II through the experiences of its victims.
43	Vamps & Tramps From Goth to twee: Jo Ann Skousen reads thec onclusion of the cult series "Twilight."

Far From the Madding Crowd

Summer had its inevitable blockbusters — but the fall menu has more than leftovers. Jo Ann Skousen slerts you to some of the year's best indie films.

45	In a Dark Wood Hollywood just doesn't make thrillers like this.
46	Over the River and in the Trunk Necessity is the mother of immigration.
47	One Small Step Performance art as it should be.
50	Those Who Can't, Teach To be or not to be, there is no question.

51	Hollywood Against Itself What would happen, Todd Skousen asks, if people made a film they actually enjoyed?

40	Notes on Contributors None but the brave.
54	Terra Incognita Is nothing sacred?