|
|
By Jeff, on December 10th, 2009%
Earlier this evening, I put a post on Facebook asking GOPers if they would be willing to sign the same pledge I sign every time I renew my membership in the Libertarian Party, specifically
I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force as a means of achieving political or social goals.
I did this as it continues to piss me off that certain Republican State Representatives and Governor Candidates can openly call for war against the US Government or support bills that would lead directly to such a war, and yet Libertarians are the ones that most people think of as crazy!
Anyway, as is typically the case, one of my somewhat-liberty-leaning GOP friends there put up a comment basically blasting me because we are “political cousins”. I responded by point blank telling him that if he advocated using violence to achieve his political goals, then we have NOTHING in common – and I mean that. The “Sexton Doctrine” is one of the absolute bedrock core values I hold. It is why I can endure so much abuse that honestly most people wouldn’t take.
[Continue Reading]
By Tom, on December 10th, 2009%
People are out of work. We are fighting two wars in foreign lands. Our rights are easily violated by an act put in place by the previous administration. And college football doesn’t have a playoff.
Guess which one got Congress’ attention in a subcommittee Wednesday?
For the record, one thing I agree with President Obama on is the need for a college playoff system. Frankly, the way they pick the national champion for the big schools is pathetically idiotic. Honestly, I don’t know many people who actually think that the system is OK. Those who do, are usually fans of the team who is crowned Nation Champion that year…but the next year they’re on my side on this one.
But where I differ with the President is on where government’s place is on this. It would be simple for Congress to step in, pass a law, and make it happen. It would get me what I want, and would end up being better for NCAA football as a whole. But that’s irrelevant. It’s just another case of government inserting their nose in business that isn’t their own.
The NCAA is a private organization, and as such it should be immune to government interference on internal issues…like whether to have a playoff in all or some of their divisions. But Congress isn’t going to let that happen. You see, a lot of people want a playoff, so many of those in Washington see this as a way to score brownie points with the folks at home.
Unfortunately, this is just another example of how government really works, as opposed to how it should work.
By Jeff, on December 10th, 2009%
First off, let me just admit that the SpeakerSaga – the fallout from Glenn Richardson being accused of threatening to beat his wife and abuse his political power – is simply too much for me to track while still working a full time job. To that end, for SpeakerSaga updates, I recommend the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Gold Dome Live and Political Insider, as well as Jason Pye and yes, Peach Pundit. I’ve already said my piece on it, which is essentially that the members of the House need to be extremely careful not to play their hands too early and cost them down the road.
That said, there has been one issue that has arisen out of it that I want to spend more time looking at: ethics, and specifically how the issue affects the various 2010 statewide races.
This post will be a more shotgun style introduction, with future pieces to examine each candidate’s positions in more detail. If any candidate I don’t point out here has a proposal out, PLEASE let me know about it! (Facebook, Twitter, Email)
[Continue Reading]
By Publius, on December 10th, 2009%
The following was written by Chuck Donovan, a Libertarian Candidate for US Senate against Johnny Isakson, and posted on his campaign site yesterday.
“There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters.” Noah Webster (1758-1843)
The question I am most often asked is why I am running for office as a Libertarian instead of focusing my energy on reforming one of the “established” parties. Here is an excerpt from an email I received :
“… Please reconsider your decision to run on the Libertarian ticket. The Republicrats have essentially locked out a third party candidate. If a Democrat runs many independents will vote for him just to be rid of Isakson and your third party vote could pull enough votes to assure his election. Please consider the GOP as a means to the end for a greater good. Our original Constitution was written on a great compromise but gave us a strong government for nearly 75 years. You can compromise also, for the good of our country and the state of Georgia…”
While offering sincere concern and ultimate support, I think there are several incorrect assumptions this writer shares with other voters. The first is that because it has been that way for so long, it will not change now. We have a special opportunity in 2010 to make a real impression on Washington, D.C. For years, unhappy Democrats have voted for Republicans in order to send a message to the Democrats. Unhappy Republicans voted for Democrats to send a message to the Republicans. The only message the mainstream parties have received is that they own all of the power in Washington, D.C. We can send a far different message this election year.
[Continue Reading]
By Jeff, on December 10th, 2009%
Just a few really, but I wanted to do a (relatively) short post for once, and this is a good chance.
Roy Barnes has recently updated his site and is looking much better. As has Stephen Northington. DuBose Porter‘s update was a month or two back, but it looks much better as well – though the frames on the blog page are irritating. Jeff Chapman also has a nice, if dark, site that you may not have seen. If any other candidate sees this and has a new website, let me know and I’ll add it to this post.
[Continue Reading]
|
|
