The greedy rich continue to force middle America to its knees; Fatcats get rich while middle America goes bankrupt; insert misleading hyperbolic statement here. This is a topic I’ve wanted to write about for some time, but it’s seemingly never a top story. It’s always in the background, a false assumption that everyone accepts… Continue Reading
Rights are one of my favorite conversations. But let’s try something different today – rather than start at the end (minority discrimination, etc.) let’s start at the beginning. All Americans have the Right to bear arms. That’s the same “R” word as we are discussing in regards to voting, correct? Are all Americans given… Continue Reading
There are two reasons to be Libertarian. Reason 1 – You instinctively trust the majority of citizens and have a respect for their understanding and logic – strict governing isn’t necessary. Reason 2 – You instinctively distrust all majorities and simply want to prevent people from having any influence over you whenever possible. I’ll… Continue Reading
This may be the shortest response I’ll ever have, as the problem is so blatant as to limit dissenting opinions. There is just one statistical combination that needs to be shared in this discussion: Since 1974, the reelection rate for members of congress has never dropped below 80%. In that same period, the approval rating… Continue Reading
As I’m always heavily focused on removing government’s dirty tentacles, my theme of personal liberty is likely not too shocking. However, my choice of national discussion might be. The issue that positions itself as the first roadblock to a better country is, in my humble opinion, gay marriage. What I once considered to be… Continue Reading
My political journey began on the severe religious right side of the spectrum. Conservative values were correct; liberal ideas were a virus, a degradation of society – the embodiment of an evil that threatened to ruin mankind. Most people grow up, experience a wide world with new ideas, and gain a broader perspective than their… Continue Reading
By way of further introduction, the topic for next week will be addressing the following questions: What events and beliefs have been the foundation for your current political philosophy? We all are aware that our philosophies differ from each other’s, and from a majority of our fellow citizens; do you think your specific ideas about how the government should be… Continue Reading
The public move by the Obama administration, to try to internationalize the fight on terror, has been a great move that I fully support. While North Korea and Russia seem intent on making sure we don’t throw out all of our history of war books, the world of war has seen a fundamental shift. Wars… Continue Reading
I vote a solid no – A no to the surface level conversation, and a no to the implied acceptance of the system that is the true source of the problem. On the surface, the question is whether some kinds of speech, and some speakers, are more constitutionally protected than others. It would be wrong… Continue Reading
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