I am a sports fan. Though that may not appear to bear any relevenace to the topic at hand, bear with me. I have found that the difference between the teams that win championships and the "also rans" is that the teams that win NEED to win. It consumes them, it craves their very existence, it drives them to a level of performance they might not otherwise have known. For those who have not heard the news, seven more bombings in Iraq today, four in Bagdad, six of the seven targets were chur...

The following is a press release dated August 12. I would have posted it sooner, but I have only recently been put on the press release list: WITH BLINDERS ON? BUSH CAMPAIGN WRITES OFF LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 12, 2004 P.O.C. Stephen Gordon (256)227-8360 communications@badnarik.org www.badnarik.org SANTA FE, NM - In a close presidential election which may turn on the results in a few "battleground" states, every vote counts. Or does it? Despite the 2...

This is part 2 of my blogs on the Libertarian Party platform. I hope that it leaves people better informed as the election nears. If you would like more information on the Libertarian Party, please visit www.lp.org or you can email me at: Miner432004@yahoo.com: Should We Re-Legalize Drugs? Libertarians, like most Americans, demand to be safe at home and on the streets. Libertarians would like all Americans to be healthy and free of drug dependence. But drug laws don't help, they make thin...

This November, one of the interesting indicators of a political shift could come from New Hampshire. Why New Hampshire? While pundits have always watched this state for one reason or another, this year it has an extra added dynamic. Last October, the Free State Project chose New Hampshire as their state to focus on relocating 5,000 activists, with the goal of growing to 20,000 and organizing towards political reform in that state. While not all are Libertarians, a good number are, includin...

I have just gotten through what seems like the 5,000th blog on the mudslinging that has been the hallmark of this election. Of course, political mudslinging is as old as politics itself, the only difference lately is the politicians are using third party shills to do their dirty work for them. Every election brings with it the same tired promise of campaigning on the issues. And while the candidate may solidly address the issues in their speeches, the ads FOR said candidate are anything bu...

The following is excerpted from an article in the Augusta Free Press. The entire article may be viewed at: http://www.augustafreepress.com/stories/storyReader$25223 Ramping up another road show The Valley Blue Dog Democrat Steven Sisson ValleyBlueDog@aol.com Is the Libertarian presidential candidate, Michael Badnarik, the last man standing against the war? Hey, folks! If you're against the war, you ought to be supporting a Libertarian instead. Valley resident and Li...

Part 6 of my articles outlining the Libertarian Party. For more information, please go to: www.lp.org or contact me at: miner432004@yahoo.com: Against Censorship "We defend the rights of individuals to unrestricted freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the right of individuals to dissent from government itself. ... We oppose any abridgment of the freedom of speech through government censorship, regulation or control of communications media, including, but not limited to, la...

I have blogged here long enough that I am certain my views on gun control are well known. I do have some questions, however, over the idea of gun registration. I know the arguments of the NRA well, and respect the arguments, but wanted to open this one up for discussion, as, frankly, I see some potential positives to the idea of gun registration. The chief positive I see is the idea of having a "footprint" To trace back if the gun is involved in a violent crime. If the owner has nothing...

This is part five of my blogs on the Libertarian Party platform. If you have any questions on the Libertarian Party, please feel free to go to: www.lp.org or contact me at: miner432004@yahoo.com Libertarian foreign policy: Ending welfare for nations -- foreign aid BY MICHAEL TANNER Foreign aid is little more than welfare for nations -- with the same disastrous effects as domestic welfare programs. The U.S. currently spends approximately $14 billion per year on foreign aid -- far les...

The latest is a press release from the Libertarian Party website. For more information on the Libertarian Party, go to: www.lp.org or contact me at: miner432004@yahoo.com LP given thumbs-up by political Web site The Libertarian Party has been given an 'up' arrow by the pundits at PoliticsPA.com, Pennsylvania's most widely read political Web site. The site's weekly "Up and Down" list in recognition of the Pennsylvania LP's successful ballot access efforts. The site also noted ...

I think one of the most misunderstood parts of the constitution is the right to free speech. I believe that, when the constitution was written, the framers did not envision a world where people would actually utter seditious thoughts against the government. Indeed, their every entreaty with the Mother Country prior to the revolution were well written, well thought out diatribes which took great care to consider the station and position of King George and his men; and they took great effort...

This is part 3 of my posts addressing the Libertarian Party's platforms. The articles on the positions on crime & punishment and drugs can be found in my archives. If you have any questions about the Libertarian party, you can find out more at www.lp.org, ir by emailing me directly at: miner432004@yahoo.com: The Pollution Solution: Stopping the environment's worst enemy BY DR. MARY RUWART Who's the greatest polluter of all? The oil companies? The chemical companies? The nuclear power pl...

Well, election season is imminent, and once again, the talk begins to turn to the presidential and vice presidential debates. Once again, as well, the Libertarian and Green Party candidates, despite being on the ballot, are notably absent. This leads me to question why? Why are the Democrats and Republicans afraid to allow these parties, which have steadily gained in membership and respectability over the years, into "their" debates? Are they afraid that either/or will send a message that ...

OK, this is a nod to our Aussie contingent. I am, on principle, against the idea of compulsory voting, but I think it would be an interesting debate topic. Here are my questions: To Australians: What are the pros and cons from your point of view of your compulsory voting system? Have you seen abuses and how would you act to eliminate those abuses if you have seen them. To Americans (and anyone without a compulsory voting system): Do you think compulsory voting would be a practical id...