• "Well written, well researched, and the thesis put forth is well argued.... Woods has opened up an area of historical analysis that should invite further study."
    -Journal of American History

  • "During these times that challenge our freedoms there is no one more qualified to make U.S. history relevant to the fight against big government than Thomas Woods."
    -Barry Goldwater Jr.
    Former Member of Congress

  • "I strongly recommend Woods's work."
    -The Honorable Ron Paul,
    U.S. House of Representatives

  • "Written with great clarity and fluency, making the complex philosophical and theological concepts approachable."
    -Journal of American Studies

  • "A must-read."
    -Barron's

  • "An excellent reading source for anyone interested in financial markets, and much more so for anyone interested in learning about capitalism without all the misinterpretations being thrown about in the financial media."
    -Asia Times

  • "Provocative, well-written, and deserves to be read."
    -Catholic Historical Review

  • "An engaging and important contribution to scholarship on the history of American Catholicism."
    -Journal of the Historical Society

  • "Woods and [co-author Kevin] Gutzman appeal to both left and right in this constitutionalist jeremiad…. The authors' exegeses of the Constitution and court decisions, heavy on original intent arguments, are lucid and telling."
    -Publishers Weekly

  • "A marvelous read. Every chapter taught me something new and unexpected."
    -Tom Bethell, senior editor,
    The American Spectator

  • "The hottest book today is Meltdown, by my friend Tom Woods."
    -Judge Andrew Napolitano, senior judicial analyst,
    FOX News Channel

  • "Should be required reading."
    -Economic Affairs (London)

  • "Woods, one of the best classical liberal [libertarian] scholars of his generation, has once more placed us in his debt with this lucid and tightly argued book."
    -David Gordon, The Mises Review

  • "Tom Woods is one of my dearest allies in the struggle against wrong-headed and dangerous economic policy."
    -Peter Schiff

My Snappy Comeback to Facebook Spammers

Once in a while I receive private messages via my Facebook page from accounts that appear to be owned by 18-year-old women, but which are obviously fake. Normal people ignore these messages and move on. Sometimes I can’t do that. I have to reply.

So the other day I got a message from such an account, and it simply said, “How are you doing today?” My response: “Better than a 13-year-old kid who invents fake Facebook accounts.”

Not good. I thought about it, and I now prefer this response: “I’m not doing so well. I am crown prince Thomas Woods of Ruritania, and I need to transfer $500 million USD out of the country….”

Unlearn the Propaganda!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tomas-Estrada-Palma/775058190 Tomas Estrada-Palma

    Thomas you are a laser beam next to these dim bulbs. It’s so unfair. Maybe you might tie half of your brain behind your back to give the dolts a sporting chance. IQ affirmative action if you will…

  • Danicus

    Those who live by the spam die by the spam.

  • E J Schuler

    Have fun at the Mises Institute! Happy fourth!!!

    — r[evol]ution —

  • Anonymous

    Do a barrel roll!

  • http://tonyescobar.net/ Tony Escobar

    That is hilarious Tom!

  • http://www.facebook.com/krietlow Eric Krietlow

    “I’m doing great! I’d be doing better if I could help a deposed king regain his lost wealth by sending him a small contribution, only to have the principal doubled or tripled when he gets it back.

    Can you help with that?”

  • http://www.facebook.com/jeremy.r.hammond Jeremy R. Hammond

    LOL!

  • Anonymous

    Good answer, Dr. Woods!  Let us know if you have any takers.

  • LA Liberty

    Murray would be proud of the use of “Ruritania”

  • Bengt59

    I would advise against this. IRS agents might read it and actually belive what they are reading…

  • Anonymous

    Happy Secession Day!!