Rick Kelo Considers Whether Rights Come from a Government

Does a government grant you rights?  If there was no government would you still have a right to freedom of religion, or free speech?  This topic has become very important as politicians justify their ever-expanding programs by claiming they are "rights."

The "right to health care" and "right to birth control" have been a few recent examples.  The argument is that possessing those things is necessary to life (it isn't), and therefore the State ought to ensure that everyone has access to them.

Rick Kelo, an economist, social thinker, and alumni of the US Military Academy at West Point, looked at this question through the Classic Liberal lens and found that if the claim government determines rights is untrue, then every argument a politician uses for justifying a new program because it is a "right" must also be untrue.

"Rights are Human Constructs, you don't find them in the State of Nature.  Man had no rights until the government gave them to him," argue critics.

When asked how he responds to that claim Rick Kelo answered,"What political body gave the Neanderthal the right to defend his cave?  When two young children are playing with sticks they found on the ground and one takes the other's stick what political body gave the first one the right to reply, 'HEY!  That's MINE!'"

Kelo points out that humans are born with certain fundamental rights because every person makes their own moral choices.  They possess what philosophers call "Moral Agency."  As a moral agent we each independently understand that we possess certain rights and we also project our understanding onto every other person we meet and understand they possess the same rights.

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Rick Kelo Talks Locations Socialism Has Been Tried

Most people know that the USSR was Socialist, but did you know Iraq was a Socialist country until the U.S. invaded in 2003?  Rick Kelo, an outspoken advocate of human freedom, has been raising public awareness about what actually constitutes Socialism and where people can look for examples of its usage.

Some of the examples Rick Kelo provided of lesser known countries which were / are socialist include:

• Syria
• Iraq prior to 2003
• India until the 1991 economic reforms
• All Soviet satellite nations
• China prior to 1984
• Afghanistan prior to 1979
• Venezuela
• And a great many African nations that were a breeding ground for Marxism during the Cold War.  Two notable examples being Somalia & Zimbabwe.

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Rick Kelo Critiques Socialism in the 21st Century

Have you heard of the concept "Socialism in the 21st Century"?   You can read a brief introduction on Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism_of_the_21st_century

It is essentially left-wing economic populism.  As an outspoken advocate of peaceful, and voluntary cooperation Rick Kelo has engaged in numerous public debates on the topic of Socialism vs. Capitalism.  He has noticed a common trend among Socialists that closely mirrors the main tenet of the Socialism in the 21st Century platform.  Advocates of Socialism in 2017 seek to distance themselves from the totalitarian Socialist regimes of the 20th century.  So, many try to disguise the fact their economic system is based on force by claiming they advocate a co-op economy.

This doesn't sound alarming to many people.  Richard Kelo though points out the deception at work in these claims.

"Socialism is not about co-ops.  There is nothing about co-ops that is inconsistent with a capitalist economy.  In fact you can find co-ops in most towns in America.  When a Socialist talks about co-ops he is using it as a diversion from his real agenda.  Socialists aren't in favor of co-ops.  They are in favor of an economy of ONLY co-ops where every other form of corporate organization is forcibly outlawed."

Rick Kelo- The Ills of Socialism

Understanding the Economic Ills of a System Like Socialism

Socialism is a word which stirs up mixed emotions in people across the world, especially in America. For many, it is the economic symbol that is deeply embedded with Communism, and therefore the idea of the old enemy, one which should be warned away and avoided. However, a new surge in socialist and left wing thought across the world has sent he word come back into play in recent decades. More and more, people are thinking that socialism might provide the answer to eliminating greed, and creating a more equal and sustainable society- hence the rise in politicians like Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn. However, economic thinker Rick Kelo is one such classical liberal who believes we must do all we can to keep the powers of socialism at bay.

Rick Kelo a West Point grad, and former agent of the State, turned Classic Liberal thinker and writer. He describes himself as a 'rogue Economist', with original thoughts and ideas, heavily influenced by the Monetarist & Austrian schools. Rick Kelo's actual area of specialization, and employment, is taxation, where he is able to apply his deep economic theories to his profession by offering succinct and pertinent tax advice to his clients. He is the head of tax recruiting at TaxScout, Inc. Rick is in charge of the firm's nationwide executive tax recruitment as well as full service tax recruitment in several specific metropolitan areas. He also runs a widely read blog where he discusses the latest trends in economic circles, called Ceteris Paribus. This phrase is taken from the Economics from the Austrian & Monetarist traditions; political philosophy from the Classic Liberal tradition.

For Rick Kelo, socialism is a system that has repeatedly failed throughout the course of history. It has led to dictatorships, authoritarian governments, and social destruction. As a classical liberal, Rick Kelo is a firm proponent of the free market economics of the neo-liberal age which have defined the past three decades. In order to allow economic growth and flourish for Rick Kelo, governments must loosen their grip over economic measures, and allow businesses to flourish in the modern world.

Rick A. Kelo: Drawing Connections Between Economics and Pop Culture -- Death and Taxes

Rick A. Kelo is a successful businessman who has worked in a number of different industries. If you are interested in learning more about this great person please click the following link, https://plus.google.com/+RickKelo. After serving in the United States Army as Captain, Rick A. Kelo now works as an Executive Recruiter for TaxScout Inc. Since 2005, Rick has been helping any customer with any of their tax problems. While working there Rick is credited with creating the company’s candidate database to comply with all OFCCP requirements. He is also very well known at the company for promoting diversity when hiring candidates for managerial and executive positions. Two of his key roles when working at TaxScout Inc. is to advise all clients on all aspects of retention policies that include preparing formal retention programs. He has also been charged with the task of advising all clients on fair market compensation and perform compensation studies. Taxes are something that Rick A. 

Kelo takes very seriously, and something that he has written about before. He once wrote an article that linked two very unlikely things, Star Wars and Socialism. When most people think of Star Wars they often don’t think about economics and taxes, but Rick A. Kelo was able to draw a number of similarities between where he claims that the Empire itself, was a socialist force. In this article, Rick discusses some of the ways that people who support socialism try to distinguish it from Communism. His conclusion at the end of the article states that there is in fact no difference between Socialism and Communism. He has written on this issue a number of different times. It is because of his interest in economics and taxes that it is clear why he excels in the role of Executive Recruiter at TaxScout Inc. TaxScout Inc. is one of the nation’s leading tax search firms. One of his major duties at this job is to develop a new base of client companies that are looking to hire tax professionals. After doing this, it is then Rick’s job to act as the face of those companies in the marketplace. He has proven to be very proficient at this job which has allowed him to become very sought after today for his expertise on taxes. If you are interested in learning more about this great person please click the following link, https://www.youtube.com/user/RickKelo1 for more information.

Rick Kelo – The Problem with Modern Politics

Talking about the economy is not something that most people can stomach. For some reason, the average American has only a limited working knowledge of the way that our nation’s economy works, and it is typically not a topic that comes up in casual conversations. Unfortunately, this means that many Americans are equally disinterested and/or uninformed about politics as well. It might not seem like a dangerous issue, but we need only look so far as the recent election to see the devastating affects that apathy and ignorance can have on our country. Luckily, we are all living in a modern era in which untold amounts of information are available to us via the internet. As contributing members of society, it is our responsibility to inform ourselves on the political and economic workings of our nation in order to make more informed decisions about who we elect to office. Unfortunately, most Americans seem to not be bothered.

For financial expert and economist, RichardArthur Kelo with TaxScout Inc., this trend is a sign of a growing problem in the United States. The vast majority of people are uninformed and uninvolved in the economic workings of our country. On some level, it is hard to blame the average individual. In our daily lives, huge topics such as corporate tax cuts and legal trials rarely make a significant impact. However, we have also recently felt the power of the economy in our daily lives with the financial crises of the early 2000s. It is important that we reconcile the American mentality of healthy fear for the economy with a growing concern for how everything works.

Luckily, there are a select few individuals who are not even in the education world, but use their knowledge and experience to share their information with a larger audience. For example, Rick Kelo’s blog explains many important political and economic topics in plain English. He covers topics such as “The Minimum Wage Issue”, “What is the Optimal Progressive Tax?”, “Answering for the 2008 Global Economic Crash”, and “Free Market Capitalism and the Drive Towards Progress”. This introduction to the nation’s economy serves as continuing education for individuals who have graduated from our flawed education system. It provides an opportunity for individuals to engage in discussions about our nation’s economy without being overwhelmed by much of the rhetoric and prerequisite knowledge.

According to Rick Kelo on About.me, there is a serious demand from the public for more accessible information about economics and politics, and that is why he publishes so much online.