From Anti-War's Justin Raimondo...
Pelosi says she was never informed that one particular terrorist suspect was water-boarded, in spite of recently-released CIA documents that clearly indicate she was briefed on the specific details of the "enhanced interrogation techniques" performed on this prisoner — a reputed high-level al-Qaeda operative who was water-boarded 83 times in a single month.
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
Of Those Alone...
"Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it." Pericles - H/T to Strike The Root...
Natural Law Versus Positive Law...
"Whatever else the government does, no matter what it claims the goal is and no matter the stated justification, because it curtails human freedom it should be suspect and presumed to be unlawful and unconstitutional. If these libertarian principles had been accepted throughout history, then slavery-an obvious violation of natural rights-and all the evils it has spawned would never have existed here." Andrew P. Napolitano
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Read the rest of the article here.
Real Retro Taste...
Not since the 70's have I tasted such a sweet Mountain Dew! Today's young people can finally experience the Real Dew.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Winning Isn't Everything...
What would winning be for a political party built on a libertarian philosophy of life, like the Libertarian Party? Would it be electing so many people to public office that you replace one of the major political parties, becoming like them to win? Or would it be winning the hearts and minds of the politicians, voters, and citizens so that they adopt and run for office on your ideas, instilling in others a basic and steadfast love of freedom like you taught them?
Allan Wallace
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Allan Wallace
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Friday, May 15, 2009
The Future Is Libertarian...
"In its battle against the Individual, the State has many powerful weapons – but we have the Future on our side. The reason why so many science fiction writers, movies, and fans are libertarian is because, according to science fiction, The Future is Libertarian." [Joe Schembrie]
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Read the rest of the article here.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Libertarians: U.S. Out Of Afghanistan
From the Center For Libertarian Press Information...
“The occupation of Afghanistan became a failure the instant the goal changed from liquidating al Qaeda to pursuing meddlesome ‘nation-building’ objectives,” says retired Air Force lieutenant colonel Karen Kwiatkowski, who served as a Pentagon analyst during the early days of the occupation and holds a Ph.D. in World Politics from Catholic University. “In its eighth year, the US occupation has not only failed to create a stable, democratic Afghanistan, it threatens to deliver nuclear Pakistan into the arms of the very enemy we went there to destroy.”
Read the rest of the release here
“The occupation of Afghanistan became a failure the instant the goal changed from liquidating al Qaeda to pursuing meddlesome ‘nation-building’ objectives,” says retired Air Force lieutenant colonel Karen Kwiatkowski, who served as a Pentagon analyst during the early days of the occupation and holds a Ph.D. in World Politics from Catholic University. “In its eighth year, the US occupation has not only failed to create a stable, democratic Afghanistan, it threatens to deliver nuclear Pakistan into the arms of the very enemy we went there to destroy.”
Read the rest of the release here
Libertarians Say Audit The Fed...
From the Center For Libertarian Press Information...
Such an audit would likely lead to public demand for thorough reform of the US government’s monetary policy, says Libertarian National Committee member Rachel Hawkridge. “The Libertarian Party’s platform calls for free-market banking and an end to the legal tender laws that have been used to vest control of our monetary system in an unaccountable, secretive monopoly,” she says. “If we can pry open the can of worms and show America what’s inside it, we believe that our position will resonate strongly with the public.”
Read the rest of the release here
Such an audit would likely lead to public demand for thorough reform of the US government’s monetary policy, says Libertarian National Committee member Rachel Hawkridge. “The Libertarian Party’s platform calls for free-market banking and an end to the legal tender laws that have been used to vest control of our monetary system in an unaccountable, secretive monopoly,” she says. “If we can pry open the can of worms and show America what’s inside it, we believe that our position will resonate strongly with the public.”
Read the rest of the release here
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
HR 1207 Region 8 Petition Drive, Part 2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9139407@N02/3526078319/
Foot traffic was slower than usual in front of the courthouse. We managed 68 petition signatures during a three hour time span. Two weeks ago, we gathered 93 in two and a half hours.
Foot traffic was slower than usual in front of the courthouse. We managed 68 petition signatures during a three hour time span. Two weeks ago, we gathered 93 in two and a half hours.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
My Letter To Congressman Kissell Regarding HR 1207...
Dear Congressman Kissell,
I hope all is well with you. As a freshman in Congress, I am sure you must be overwhelmed with all the problems and challenges you have inherited from your predecessors. Unfortunately, the current Congress is only making matters worse.
American taxpayers, due to acts committed by Congress, the Treasury Department, and the Federal Reserve, are on the hook for almost $10 trillion in bailouts and loans. We are burdened by a $11 trillion national debt. Inflation is devaluing our currency at a alarming rate. This is a national emergency of epic proportions.
It is also a national disgrace.
Banks and other corporations are receiving billions of taxpayer’s dollars. Recently, members of Congress asked Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to name which financial institutions have received these funds. Mr. Bernanke flat-out said “No”.
This is totally unacceptable!
Congress has the power and responsibility to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Federal Reserve. Unfortunately, Congress has failed in it’s duty to do so.
That is why I am humbly requesting you become a co-sponsor of HR 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act.
This bill would require the Government Accountability Office to perform a complete audit of the Federal Reserve by the end of 2010. It would also reveal the details of agreements the Fed has made with foreign central banks and governments. Also, it would show which banks and Wall Street firms have received our money from the Fed.
On behalf of fiscal responsibility and transparent government, I hope you will stand up for all Americans and support HR 1207.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I would like the opportunity to meet with you personally in the near future.
Sincerely,
Thomas Hill
Region 8 Coordinator, Campaign For Liberty
Interim Chair/Executive Director, Libertarian Party of Cabarrus County
704-621-8621
I hope all is well with you. As a freshman in Congress, I am sure you must be overwhelmed with all the problems and challenges you have inherited from your predecessors. Unfortunately, the current Congress is only making matters worse.
American taxpayers, due to acts committed by Congress, the Treasury Department, and the Federal Reserve, are on the hook for almost $10 trillion in bailouts and loans. We are burdened by a $11 trillion national debt. Inflation is devaluing our currency at a alarming rate. This is a national emergency of epic proportions.
It is also a national disgrace.
Banks and other corporations are receiving billions of taxpayer’s dollars. Recently, members of Congress asked Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to name which financial institutions have received these funds. Mr. Bernanke flat-out said “No”.
This is totally unacceptable!
Congress has the power and responsibility to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Federal Reserve. Unfortunately, Congress has failed in it’s duty to do so.
That is why I am humbly requesting you become a co-sponsor of HR 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act.
This bill would require the Government Accountability Office to perform a complete audit of the Federal Reserve by the end of 2010. It would also reveal the details of agreements the Fed has made with foreign central banks and governments. Also, it would show which banks and Wall Street firms have received our money from the Fed.
On behalf of fiscal responsibility and transparent government, I hope you will stand up for all Americans and support HR 1207.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I would like the opportunity to meet with you personally in the near future.
Sincerely,
Thomas Hill
Region 8 Coordinator, Campaign For Liberty
Interim Chair/Executive Director, Libertarian Party of Cabarrus County
704-621-8621
Monday, May 04, 2009
Rand Paul, The Libertarian...
Like his father, the son also favors notions of limited government. "Libertarian would be a good description," Rand Paul told CNN, "because libertarians believe in freedom in all aspects of your life - your economic life as well as your social life as well as your personal life."
From the CNN story linked to below...
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/im-very-serious-about-running-ron-pauls-son-says/
From the CNN story linked to below...
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/im-very-serious-about-running-ron-pauls-son-says/
Monday, April 27, 2009
Support SB 928....
Grass Roots North Carolina, P.O. Box 10684, Raleigh, NC 27605
919-664-8565
, www.grnc.org, GRNC Alert Hotline: (919) 562-4137
GRNC Alert 04-26-09:
Support Castle Doctrine in Committee
SB 928, "The Castle Doctrine," is now in the Senate Judiciary II
Committee. The push is on to strengthen your rights. As most of you
are aware, GRNC has worked with Rep. Mark Hilton and Sen. Andrew Brock
over the last several sessions of the NC General Assembly to introduce
and pass the Castle Doctrine, which would afford citizens the right to
self defense wherever it should prove necessary.
Act now to see this valuable bill get a fair hearing.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
* Use our auto-email to send this message to the members of the
Senate Judiciary II Committee by going here:
http://grnc.org/alerts/autoemail.htm
Dear Senator:
I urge you to support SB 928, "The Castle Doctrine." The Castle
Doctrine is an important concept that has proven effective in the
protection of citizens in the number of states that have already
implemented it. It is vital that you throw your influence behind the
interests of the honest citizens of this state and allow them to
protect themselves from criminals.
I trust that you wish to protect the lives and interests of the law
abiding voters of North Carolina rather than enable the criminal
element. Support SB 928. I will be following your actions on this bill
through Grass Roots North Carolina.
Sincerely,
A Concerned North Carolina Voter
----------------------
You may find your NC representative by going here:
http://www.grnc.org/contact_reps.htm
You may write your federal congressman by going here:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
-------------------
Support these PRO RKBA merchants who, as GRNC sponsors, are
supporting your Second Amendment rights:
Hyatt Coin & Gun Shop, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208,
704-663-5656, www.hyattguns.com
Duncan Gun & Pawn, 414 Second St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659,
336-667-6303, www.duncangun.com
Shooter's Express, 2 Caldwell Dr., Belmont, NC 28012, 800-358-GUNS,
www.shootersexpress.com
The Aisle Pawn Shop, 216 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115,
704-663-5656
Gunner's Alley, LLC, 203 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 130, Cary, NC 27513,
www.gunnersalley.com,919-388-1991, contact: Ed Guerriero,
ed@...
C & E Gun Shows, 4225 Fortress Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060; Phone
540-953-0016 or 888-715-0606; http://www.cegunshows.com/
919-664-8565, www.grnc.org, GRNC Alert Hotline: (919) 562-4137GRNC Alert 04-26-09:
Support Castle Doctrine in Committee
SB 928, "The Castle Doctrine," is now in the Senate Judiciary II
Committee. The push is on to strengthen your rights. As most of you
are aware, GRNC has worked with Rep. Mark Hilton and Sen. Andrew Brock
over the last several sessions of the NC General Assembly to introduce
and pass the Castle Doctrine, which would afford citizens the right to
self defense wherever it should prove necessary.
Act now to see this valuable bill get a fair hearing.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
* Use our auto-email to send this message to the members of the
Senate Judiciary II Committee by going here:
http://grnc.org/alerts/autoemail.htm
Dear Senator:
I urge you to support SB 928, "The Castle Doctrine." The Castle
Doctrine is an important concept that has proven effective in the
protection of citizens in the number of states that have already
implemented it. It is vital that you throw your influence behind the
interests of the honest citizens of this state and allow them to
protect themselves from criminals.
I trust that you wish to protect the lives and interests of the law
abiding voters of North Carolina rather than enable the criminal
element. Support SB 928. I will be following your actions on this bill
through Grass Roots North Carolina.
Sincerely,
A Concerned North Carolina Voter
----------------------
You may find your NC representative by going here:
http://www.grnc.org/contact_reps.htm
You may write your federal congressman by going here:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
-------------------
Support these PRO RKBA merchants who, as GRNC sponsors, are
supporting your Second Amendment rights:
Hyatt Coin & Gun Shop, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208,
704-663-5656, www.hyattguns.comDuncan Gun & Pawn, 414 Second St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659,
336-667-6303, www.duncangun.comShooter's Express, 2 Caldwell Dr., Belmont, NC 28012, 800-358-GUNS,
www.shootersexpress.com
The Aisle Pawn Shop, 216 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115,
704-663-5656Gunner's Alley, LLC, 203 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 130, Cary, NC 27513,
www.gunnersalley.com,
919-388-1991, contact: Ed Guerriero,ed@...
C & E Gun Shows, 4225 Fortress Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060; Phone
540-953-0016 or 888-715-0606; http://www.cegunshows.com/
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