Libertarian think tanks?

[Matt Collins]

Other than Mises and Cato, are there any other libertarian think-tanks out there?

[regtoday]

I am a think tank. What do you want me to think about?

[Ninja Homer]

Other than Mises and Cato, are there any other libertarian think-tanks out there?

ronpaulforums.com, 1 year ago.

[RSLudlum]

ronpaulforums.com, 1 year ago.

:D


but I don't think we were counted in this US Think Tank research

http://www.fas-research.com/gallery03.shtml


Project Description:
The image shows a selection of US think-tanks and their affiliated institutions. The larger scope of the research project is to analyse the creation and diffusion of concepts, ideas and convictions through think-tanks on a global scale.

[paulpwns]

All those groups are sell outs. Especially CATO

[jemartinsen81]

The Atlas Society. They aren't really Objectivists like the members of the Ayn Rand Institute are, but closer to libertarianism.
http://www.atlassociety.org/

Also, there's the FreeCapitalist Project, which also runs the American Founders University.
http://freecapitalist.com/
http://afuniversity.com/

[me3]

Bureaucrash
http://www.bureaucrash.com/

More activism though.

I'd stick to Mises and Cato, more Mises in my opinion...

[Bradley in DC]

I co-founded a think tank. :)

Also, check out the membership of the Mont Pelerin Society, the groups at FreedomFest in Vegas and the director at Atlas (http://www.atlasusa.org/V2/main/page.php?page_id=61).

Importantly, FEE was the first free market one here and significantly influenced Dr. Paul's philosophical development. CEI in DC is smaller but good too.

[Kludge]

There's the Reason Foundation, which also publishes Reason Magazine... http://www.reason.org/

[danberkeley]

The Independent Institute has pretty good writers. http://www.independent.org (http://www.independent.org/aboutus/)

[Mark]

We're building a non-partisan Think Tank here: TheFreedomRevolution.com (http://thefreedomrevolution.com)

If you truly want a "Ron Paul ideals" focused Think Tank organization please sign up (http://thefreedomrevolution.com/create-an-account), join us, and spread the word.

We're creating a fresh and unique base from which to influence policy and educate the masses, and we need your input.

We're registered as a 501(c)3 educational org. - e.g. - we're prohibited from focusing on a particular candidate or political party,
so, it's all about educating people about issues ect.

Hopefully we'll be able to avoid whatever stigmas or pre-conceived notions that apply to individual political groups and concentrate
solely on society's problems and formulate solutions to address them.

We're brand new, and although we're growing slowly, we hope that determined and well thought out steps will lead to an overall effective organization that can indeed make solid headway towards a better world.

Sign up (http://thefreedomrevolution.com/create-an-account), and be part of the change you want to see.

[Mark]

As "pocketbook issues" tend to open people's eyes more than general politics - we'll be concentrating a good bit on Economics.

We're having special coverage tonight (http://thefreedomrevolution.com/home) on the ongoing historical moves in the Financial markets.

[Josh_LA]

FreedmWorks probably more Conservative than Libertarian, but they were at the rally.

No kidding!

[Josh_LA]

Other than Mises and Cato, are there any other libertarian think-tanks out there?

You may want to note, that majority think tanks, conservative or libertarian, are funded by the Bradley Foundation, an umbrella that owns libertarian tanks like IJ, IHS, Heartland Institute, Federalist Society, BUT ALSO OWNS neocon criminal cartels like PNAC, AEI, David Horowitz Freedom Center, MEMRI.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_Foundation

[Conza88]

Take MontPerlin & Cato off the list thanks.

Managed Trade is not free trade. Never mentioning Ron Paul is another remarkable failure of CATO, they should burn in hell for it.

Mont Perlin has been over taken aswell. There's a reason Mises left one of their meetings, saying "You're all a bunch of socialists"..

[Truth Warrior]

Bunches! How many do you want? ( Google is your friend. )

[Mark]

You may want to note, that majority think tanks, conservative or libertarian, are funded by the Bradley Foundation, an umbrella that owns libertarian tanks like IJ, IHS, Heartland Institute, Federalist Society, BUT ALSO OWNS neocon criminal cartels like PNAC, AEI, David Horowitz Freedom Center, MEMRI.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_Foundation

Which is WHY we need a NEW Think Tank == Ron Paul Style. --> TheFreedomRevolution.com
(http://TheFreedomRevolution.com)

[Andrew-Austin]

http://www.atlassociety.org/obj-studies/free-students.asp

Anyone tried getting the free materials offered here?

[me3]

Also, check out the membership of the Mont Pelerin Society, the groups at FreedomFest in Vegas and the director at Atlas (http://www.atlasusa.org/V2/main/page.php?page_id=61).
I believe Mises walked out on the Mont Pelerin society because they were too socialistic. I'd avoid that one, and walk away from it like people are walking away from Bob "Bush is a great leader" Barr.


There's the Reason Foundation, which also publishes Reason Magazine... http://www.reason.org/
Yep, [T]Reason. I'd avoid them like the plague. They have a handful of genuine people, the bulk are like Dave "The Human Rat" Weigel.


The Independent Institute has pretty good writers. http://www.independent.org (http://www.independent.org/aboutus/)
Independent Institute is pretty good. Bob Higgs and Anthony Gregory ftw.


Take MontPerlin & Cato off the list thanks.

Managed Trade is not free trade. Never mentioning Ron Paul is another remarkable failure of CATO, they should burn in hell for it.

Mont Perlin has been over taken aswell. There's a reason Mises left one of their meetings, saying "You're all a bunch of socialists"..
Thank you. Someone needed to say it. Cato are 50%ers, and the Mont Pelerin group has been subverted a long, long time ago.

The future is at Mises.org. Lots of young libertarians and radicals, plenty of scholarship, tremendous growth, and a genuine, unmodified message.

I hope everyone here knows that Cato and Reason are funded by the Koch Industries, which have been big time GOP donors and supporters. Cato and Reason have been subverted.

[Conza88]

Good luck to the souls that wish to subvert the Mises Institute. You'll need it. ;)

[Andrew-Austin]

I hope everyone here knows that Cato and Reason are funded by the Koch Industries, which have been big time GOP donors and supporters. Cato and Reason have been subverted.

Urggh thats too bad, I've heard a lot about the ugly Koch Industries... Never read stuff from Cato but everyonce in a while I have surfed reason.

[down-under]

Probably won't be of great interest for Americans but here are a couple of libertarian minded think tanks outside the states:

Centre for independent Studies (Australia): http://www.cis.org.au/

Juan de Mariana (Spain), best for Spanish speaking people but they have an English section too:
http://www.juandemariana.org/en/

[Bradley in DC]

I believe Mises walked out on the Mont Pelerin society because they were too socialistic.

He was (rightly) objecting to Milton Friedman's participation. The society as a whole does little but let people meet. It's membership is a good start when looking for people and organizations--especially foreign ones.

If you're going to try to find a group that only agrees with what you (or any other one person) believes, then just stay home. ;)

[me3]

If you're going to try to find a group that only agrees with what you (or any other one person) believes, then just stay home. ;)
A yes, the 100%ers can't get it done argument. :rolleyes:

How is your candidate Bob Barr treating you? Has he or his staff posted any ringing endorsements for neocon fascists like Bush today?

Bradley, the problem is that people who compromise, end up compromised. You keep looking for political power and opportunity, which is the exact opposite of Dr. Paul's message. You can use the political opportunity for education, but grabbing hold of power is no improvement over the status quo. It just reinforces it. Which is why Barr is a total failure, having done little to educate in the tradition of libertarian candidates, and certainly has not inspired any principled leadership on the issues.

Compromise is great. It's what Congress does when they agree on more warfare and more welfare. Dr. Paul isn't much of a compromiser. He's not afraid of being a 100%er, and I'm not either.

[Matt Collins]

Thanks. I am working on a potential radio show and will need good sources to cite news articles from.