http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/political-pro-con/2012/feb/22/ron-paul-choice-troops/

Romney Paul ticket??

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/HaireoftheDog/archives/2012/02/02/a-romneypaul-ticket-is-unbeatable

http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981137240

http://www.dailypaul.com/213473/will-romney-and-paul-be-on-the-same-ticket

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/santorum-suggests-romney-paul-conspiring-against-him-050628974.html

So now Ron Paul is at the top of the Iowa Polls. Finally. Republican voters are seeing that Libertarian principals line up with party goals, and that long held Republican assumptions, like pro-war and anti-gay-rights, are not pulling their weight as much as the thought of living in a truly free society.

This site is designed to help convince people to vote for Libertarians. That means wherever they are found, even if on the Republican ticket. The Libertarian Party will get more exposure by having Ron Paul on the Republican ticket, just because the word Libertarian will be spoken everywhere. Sure, the eventual goal is to have a strong 3rd party, as outlined in other pages in this site, but if Libertarian Ron Paul manages to get Republican support, that is a huge step in the right direction.

http://www.hermancain.com/999plan

http://www.fairtax.org/ – who knows if we would ever move from 999 to the Fair Tax. For now, I am glad economists are starting to add up 999 and see if it will actually be revenue neutral, as Cain suggests. My Prius is about to have Cain on the bumper.

Tea Party goals line up with Libertarian views more than any other ‘ism’ or party. Ron Paul’s message should be echoed not silenced.

http://m.theatlanticwire.com/entertainment/2011/08/jon-stewart-ron-paul/41311/

http://m.yahoo.com/w/news_america/once-fringe-candidate-paul-shaping-2012-race-205132862.html?orig_host_hdr=news.yahoo.com&.intl=us&.lang=en-us

Especially as we discuss the federal government, there needs to be a cultural revolution that restores conservative to the later. Thanks to Ron Paul at the last debate for suggesting full decriminalization, or legalization, of drugs.

We hear ‘we are a Christian Nation’ all too often by politicians and ‘conservative’ radio talk show hosts. NO. We are a nation that allows Christianity.

If a libertarian is on the Republican ticket for president this time around, it will be a huge victory for libertarians to get their voice heard. We’ll debate voting Libertarian Party or for the libertarian on the Republican ticket at a later time.

Points to ponder (while drinking a cup of tea):

1) Rand focuses on the fact that we don’t know what type of government will replace the current one.  But really, that’s not the point.  It’s certainly irrelevant to a constitutional analysis of whether we should be in Libya.
2) Rand complains that all of congress is required to declare war.  Not exactly true…under the War Powers Resolution, the president has the authority under the constitution to engage us in a military conflict for a period of time without congressional approval (in 1973 Congress passed the War Powers Resolution, which requires the President to obtain either a declaration of war or a resolution authorizing the use of force from Congress within 60 days of initiating hostilities with a full disclosure of facts in the process)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Powers_Clause

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Powers_Resolution
3) Rand’s last point is good – that we don’t need to be spending this money, that we are operating this action on “a credit card” – Obama did not address how much this is costing us, nor did he give a good enough explanation as to why it’s cost effective (if it even is – which we all doubt)

Here are some additional links regarding responses to Obama’s Presidential Address about Libya

http://senatorteaparty.com/sarah-palin-donald-trump-other-2012ers-take-aim-at-obamas-libya-speech/

http://www.slate.com/id/2288879/

It’s a fine line, to be sure. Some of the values we hold dear call for us to rush to the aid of those in danger, and to give generously to those in need. However, as even Obama himself points out, sometimes we need to focus on the well-spring of our great power – our own prosperity, which hasn’t been in such great peril since at least 1929.

Judge Vinson’s Ruling

Jusge Vinson’s Judgment

source

So it is unconstitutional, for now. Any bets on how long it takes for the supreme court to overturn it? Or will they? Might as well get used to pages like this: http://finder.healthcare.gov/ since the government is the best marketplace for the ‘approved’ plans.

So can we agree on anything anymore? We could if there were libertarians in office embracing the left when it comes to social issues and embracing the right in terms of fiscal policy moving forward. Congratulations to the few libertarian-minded Republicans who are now headed to D.C., but we know that their opinions will be muted within months.

Thank you to the television media who brought us up-to-the-minute results (and with great websites and presentation graphics, so major kudos to all of the developers and designers). But once again the country was presented as a 2-party system. Colorado’s gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo was displayed as Independent by national stations, even though he was on the ballot via American Constitution Party. Local stations showed the 3 main contenders, but our friends and the Fair and Balanced network only had room for 2 at a time. So they drop the “R” and show “D” & “I” only.

Our primaries get narrowed down to 2 candidates as fast as possible. Our pundits take point/counterpoint, and make no mention of how a solid 3rd party would bring unity among the polarized groups.

Tea Party members: stop trying to find a home inside of a political party that does not fully embrace your political philosophy. There is a party that gets on every state ballot just waiting desperately for a population influx. Opinion polls will start listing extra candidates. Graphic designers can adjust the displays for the 3rd candidate.

Fortunately HD TVs are wide-screen and there is plenty of room for 3 candidates to be seen at once.

It is always a dilemma whether to vote major party or minor party/independent candidates. The Libertarian and American Constitution parties probably wont get enough votes to seat their candidates, but isn’t a vote for someone who stands for what you believe better than a candidate who can win? Just because they can “win” doesn’t mean they will represent you in office. Once in Washington D.C, ‘Party’ trumps personal decisions and representatives have to vote in line or they will not get any committee appointments, or re-election assistance.

It is a cycle that candidates go far left or far right to win the primary vote, then go towards center to get the main vote, then forget their campaign and vote with party line.

Voting Thoughts for Colorado 2010:

Vote for Libertarian candidates when possible. Consider other 3rds party nominees as well. For instance, Tom Tancredo has a chance to win from within the American Constitution party, and maybe libertarian-minded and unaffiliated voters should support him, since he could actually beat out Hickenlooper for Governor.

Clear The Bench & Term Limits

Why should a lawyer get a cozy career as a judge in the supreme court or court of appeals? Those positions should be a sacred honor, filled for a few years then passed on to someone else. Here is an opportunity to impose some term limits on the whole bench, and get new people in place.

For more reading on term limits,  here is an interesting article: http://www.cato.org/pubs/journal/cjv14n2-9.html

The political environment this year is anti-incumbent from all directions, which will make our country more dived than ever as new Republicans and Democrats are no longer moderates in 1 big party. Now they will be polar opposites, which is a perfect opportunity for Libertarians and Constitutionalists to slide in and agree with 1/2 of the views on each side of the isle. Rather than centrist and moderates tying the 2 sides together in the middle, we can tie the nation together from both ends.

Fiscal Conservatives + Social Liberals = Better America