Libertarian Tea Parties

Libertarian Tea Parties
On April 15, 2009 (the date that US tax returns are due) dozens of libertarian groups around the country will stage protests, called Tea Parties (named after the famous Boston Tea Party of 1773). The purpose is to “voice opposition to the out-of-control spending and taxation started by the Bush administration and [...]

Will Europe Run the 21st Century? – Not With High Taxes!

Will Europe Run the 21st Century? – Not With High Taxes!
Recently I went to a shop in Brussels that specializes in English-language books — seeking recommendations for new works on Europe’s political outlook. Someone suggested a book, “Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century“, by Mark Leonard. Unfortunately, the book looks to me like [...]

Ron Paul’s new book – The Revolution: A Manifesto

You HAVE to check out this new book by Texas Congressman Ron Paul.
Some people say America is finished. But they’re wrong.
America is still the last, best hope for establishing a government of the people, by the people, for the people.
Yes, America has fallen onto bad times and has made mistakes. That merely proves [...]

Analysis of Nader’s Platform – 2008

As of March 5, 2008, Ralph Nader’s campaign has now placed a preliminary platform online. You can find it here: http://www.votenader.org/issues/
Let’s review the items one by one.
1. Adopt single payer national health insurance
As I understand it, this would work by having, in essence, a single, national, government-run health insurance agency. There are two [...]

Flat Tax

Let’s continue to hammer away at one of the core problems with the current presidential race: Republicans and Democrats are both part of the status quo; part of the System that wants to keep people distracted, divided, oppressed, and afraid. They want to keep attention away from ideas that would promote real [...]