Category Archives: Libertarianism
Ron Paul, Red Dawn and Chinese Armed Forces in Texas
There is a very interesting new Ron Paul RevolutionPAC advertisement that focuses on foreign policy. One premise of the Ron Paul campaign has been that many of our woes around the world are self-inflicted. I would agree, although I am … Continue reading
Filed under Afghanistan, Election 2012, Libertarianism, Philosophy, Texas, War
Rick Santorum tries to channel Reagan but as for libertarianism: it is my way or the highway
Santorum is always quick to reach for the mantle of Reagan, and to paint himself as a modern day successor. Reagan was of many strong opinions but he did not try to impose his social beliefs on Americans. Reagan openly … Continue reading
Filed under Election 2012, Libertarianism
An Open Letter to Ron Paul: It is time to discuss a few sacred cows … in public … one is named Lew Rockwell
An Open Letter to Ron Paul: It is time to discuss a few sacred cows … in public … one is named Lew Rockwell I am a Ron Paul supporter. Ron Paul is not a perfect person nor does he … Continue reading
Filed under Libertarianism, Republican Party
We are the many not the few — or so always goes the argument
We are the many not the few – if you don’t think too hard about this song it could represent almost any political philosophy. Makana, the singer, if he wasn’t wearing a Greek fishing cap and short goatee a la … Continue reading
Libertarian votes work for the good of the ____ party.
Libertarian votes work for the good of the ____ party depending upon the issue, or basket of issues. Libertarians do not automatically vote left/right/center predictably. Libertarians exist across a range of perspectives to include anarcho-individualists on the left and anarcho-capitalists … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Society, Libertarianism
Bill4DogCatcher to launch his own political party. All dogs in the neighborhood invited. Cats also welcome … maybe.
As DogCatcher in a good neighborhood, I don’t always have a lot of critters to be chasing down. Now if I were in your neighborhood I would be concerned. That’s the way politics works. My stuff is OK but you … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Society, Election 2012, Future, Independents, Libertarianism, Philosophy
Ayn Rand – Why does the Right adore her so much?
The American Right, as differentiated from American conservatives, usually absolutely adores Ayn Rand. Strangely while much of America’s Right is made up of strongly religious social conservatives, Ayn Rand openly and repeatedly was just as critical of religion as she … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Society, Economics, Family Values, Libertarianism, TEA Party
Classic Liberalism – ‘Liberal’ is not such a bad word. Ten Principles of …
We don’t need people to plan our lives. That may or may not be true. Certainly if we are all in this together then we need to work together — which implies that we need to plan our coexistence together … Continue reading
Filed under American History, Civil Society, Libertarianism, Philosophy
So Am I An Independent Or Just A Disgruntled Republican?
An independent votes for whomever appeals to them. I was a disgruntled Republican as a Republican, and then I left. I became a Republican way back on November 16th, 1979 when Ronald Reagan announced that he was running for president. … Continue reading
Filed under Democratic Party, Independents, Libertarianism, Politics, Republican Party
July 21st – Online or Live – Cato Institute Debates Whether Arizona’s New Immigration Law Can Survive Challenge
!! This is a free event. No cost to participate. The Politics and Law of Immigration POLICY FORUM Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Noon (Luncheon to Follow) The controversy over America’s immigration policies will ratchet up once the new Arizona law, … Continue reading
Filed under Immigration, Libertarianism
