Entries from May 2008

May 30, 2008

The Silence

I began surfing the web for news about Bob Barr formally being announced the Libertarian Party candidate for president.  There was not mention of it.  It wasn’t mentioned on network TV.  The only mention I saw on the web from a mainstream media source was from Yahoo’s AP wire.
Drudge Report never mentioned it.  In fact, [...]

May 29, 2008

The President’s First Day in Office

The president’s first day in office
I hope whoever becomes our next president follows the steps outlined by the late Harry Browne on January 21, 2009. It would be nice if President Bush got the ball rolling and enacted the plan now.

May 29, 2008

“Vortex of Freedom Radio” – Michael Munger and Susan Hogarth

“Vortex of Freedom” Radio Show – Saturday 6:00PM Eastern

North Carolina Libertarians
The guests for the show will be NC Libertarian Party gubernatorial candidate Dr. Michael Munger and LP activist Susan Hogarth. Issues that will be discussed include: The recent LP National Convention in Denver, ballot access, and Michael Munger’s campaign.

Call-in Number: (347) 215-7969

May 28, 2008

Who to Root For?

NEWS RADIO 590 KLBJ – Breaking News Headlines and Video from 590 KLBJ
The Department of Homeland Security was called to an IRS office in Austin, TX to escort IRS employees
from the premises.  The IRS agents were picketing the IRS office over leave time.  Getting leave time has been difficult in recent months.
Rooting for a winner [...]

May 27, 2008

A Call for Unity

I was as disappointed as anybody about the election results at the LP national convention.  However, after thinking it through,  we must support the Barr/Root ticket.  I can sum up the reason in two words:
Ballot Access
If you’re like me and live in a state where it is very difficult to get the Libertarian Party and [...]

May 26, 2008

Mainstream Politics

The Libertarian Party has been the party of “kooks, wackos, and nut-jobs,” because we don’t adhere to the following policies that the Republicans and Democrats do:

Running up a $9.4 trillion debt.
Going after criminals by stripping the rights of the innocent.
Making some substances illegal while having more deadly substances legalized and promoted through the media.
Wars against [...]

May 25, 2008

The Downfall of Live Shows

It was a bad day long before the show started.  During the seven-day period when the family is off work, they chose today to clean out the garage.  We started at 10AM and by 5:30 PM, we still weren’t finished.  I quit and got ready for show prep for the 6:00 show.  (I usually like [...]

May 23, 2008

Stick to Your Guns!

I have been voting for Libertarian Party candidates since 1996. I joined the LP soon after. I was employed by the U.S. Postal Service when I watched Harry Browne’s speech on C-Span.
The Libertarian Party is the “Party of Principle.” It unfortunately has problems getting votes on Election Day. The question often [...]

May 22, 2008

Libertarian Convention Coverage – Saturday 6PM Eastern

“Vortex of Freedom” Radio Show – Saturday 6:00PM Eastern

Libertarian Party Convention
The latest developments from the Libertarian National Convention, taking place in Denver, including a live report from the convention.

Call-in Number: (347) 215-7969
NOTE:  If it’s after 6PM Eastern on 5/24/08, just click the button below to listen to the archive.

May 22, 2008

Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » North Carolina Voters Can Now Register “Libertarian”

Ballot Access News » Blog Archive » North Carolina Voters Can Now Register “Libertarian”
This is certainly great news! Now I won’t have to spend time writing in Libertarian candidates. I’ll stil have to write my name in for some positions.