Lessons Learned

My part is short. I am starting this topic here because I would like to see a thoroughgoing critique of all aspects of the ballot access initiatives of third party candidates. I am particularly concerned about the failures of the Barr campaign and the Libertarian Party to obtain 50 state ballot access.
It seems [...]

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For once, my congresspest hits the nail on the head

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Best Libertarian books?

A few months ago, after once again trying and failing to help a family member understand my Libertarian point of view, I had the thought that if only there was a really short book, like 100 pages, on the practical basics, I could give it to the interested but skeptical, those who were open to [...]

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Those that vote decide nothing, those that count the vote decide everything

From AZcentral.com, by Scott Wong
Maricopa County officials’ decision to exclude the Libertarian Party from participating in verifying ballots after the Nov. 4 election has undermined voters’ confidence in the electoral process, a party attorney told a Maricopa County Superior Court judge Thursday.
“There are quite a number of people including many Libertarians, who feel the process [...]

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Seeking developers!

OK, so this is a bit off-topic, but since Paulie graced me with the ability to post here, I figured I might as well use it to promote something good.  And it is good, and free, and once complete, will benefit our movement.  So perhaps it’s not that off-topic after all.
Anyway, George Donnelly and I [...]

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I smoke pot.

There, I said it.  It wasn’t hard.  It didn’t hurt.
Now, I don’t smoke pot like some people I know smoke pot.  I smoke it once in a while, usually socially.  I enjoy it.  I enjoy partaking with friends.  I likely don’t need to state for everyone here the health facts about marijuana use: it’s safer [...]

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Next Free Voice

Since I’m trying to make this a group blog, I’ve decided to fuck around with the name of the blog to be less in the way of all about me. I’m hoping it gets some people to sign up to write here, or at least cross-post from their other blogs. Comment if you are interested.
Also, [...]

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Obama Nation: the future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades

William Grigg predicts that Obama will be worse than Bush.

Steve Funk writes

Less foreign military interventionism? NOPE
Ending the insane war on drugs? NOPE
Defunding G.W. Bush’s “faith-based initiatives”? NOPE
Halting illegal government wiretaps and repealing FISA? NOPE
No more taxpayer bailouts of Wall Street and big business? NOPE
Cutting reckless government spending and reducing [...]

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Barr: Pay your petitioners

Over the years, I’ve met many libertarians in different places. In July 2000, it was my pleasure to drive from Texas to London, Ontario (yes, driving to the one in UK would have been more difficult) to meet quite a few. It was there at a conference of the International Society for Individual [...]

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Site updates, new authors

I’m looking for more bloggers to write here. If you are interested, drop me a note in the comments.
I’ve already added Less Antman, Robert Mayer, Matt Harris and Jim Davidson. Michelle is still signed up to write here, but has not in quite some time. I still cross-post at her blog.

The about page [...]

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Restoring The Libertarian Brand Name

(cross-posted at Last Free Voice)
In 1985, the Board of Directors of Coca-Cola committed one of the biggest marketing gaffes in history. After decades of establishing their product as “The Real Thing,” they accepted the findings of their research team that discovered a taste people preferred in blind tests, and proudly announced that they had improved [...]

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How could I live without filing taxes?

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Even this candidate managed to beat Bob Barr

Maybe the LP will nominate this guy next time around.  Seems like a modest improvement to me.
Old, Grizzled Third-Party Candidate May Steal Support From McCain

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Anti-voting ad

h/t Robert Mayer

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Are some Libertarians shooting themselves in the foot?

I’ve heard a number of genuine, dyed-in-the-wool Libertarians lately talking about *not* voting for the party’s presidential candidate, Bob Barr.  There are a lot of folks who just don’t think he was a good choice and I can understand that.  That said, it’s important to consider all of the facts before making a decision like [...]

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Changing my name to Fannie Mae

H/T Ideas from Free Minds

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Free Max Hardcore!

From
http://www.maxhardcoretv.com/FreeMaxHardcore.htm
As you have probably heard by now, the groundbreaking and legendary adult film maker Max Hardcore, was recently found guilty for the production of “Obscenity,” and sentenced to 46 months in federal prison, and fined Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars! Other artists who have been convicted of Obscenity in the past include comedian Lenny Bruce and [...]

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On the truth, lies, and incompetence

Howdy folks! Before I get started, I just wanted to thank Paulie for offering me the opportunity to write here. Every once in a while, I’ve got something worth saying.
The idea behind this post began as I was watching some anime this morning. I spend most of my days writing code, writing [...]

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An error in the September LNC meeting minutes

Posted at http://www.lncregion7.blogspot.com/ by Rachel Hawkridge.
Sean Haugh’s report:
“LP member George Donnelly put together a list of Libertarian candidates as noted on various state websites which has proven to be quite useful.”
p) Nope, that was me. George made a website using that info. He can and has confirmed this. By the way, that was a [...]

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