First, Daily Paul picks up on this story. Then, Campaign for Liberty gets wind, followed very soon thereafter by LRC blog. Now, the absolutely undisputed #1 source for the hottest (literally!) news and developments in liberty has given her seal of approval! Rachel Mills (aka ladyjade3 on YouTube), something of a celebrity in Ron Paul circles for work such as this, has just added to her list of hits with a cordial request for Ron Paul supporters and liberty lovers everyone to donate to B.J. Lawson- a "sterling" Ron Paul Republican Congressional Candidate in North Carolina's Fourth District, the words of blogger Daniel McCarthy- on June 29, which is Sunday. (Tomorrow, as of the time of this update.)
Remember, everyone: pledge to donate to B.J. Lawson tomorrow, June 29, at http://lawsonlibertyfund.com. Or just go ahead and donate. The goal of the money bomb is to generate $80,000, which would give B.J. quite a nice financial result to report for the 2nd Quarter. Digg bomb forthcoming at 5:00 PM.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
SCOTUS does its job.
And by its job, I mean to correctly interpret the Constitution and defend it against legal transgressions. Today, it ruled that- as the 2nd Amendment clearly states- individuals have a clear right to bear arms, and the fascist D.C. handgun ban was overturned.
It is quite troubling that the decision came down by a vote of 5-4. It just boggles my mind that any Supreme Court justice could possibly disagree with the sentiment that an individual does indeed have a Constitutionally-protected right to own a gun and that outright bans on guns violate this right. The decision can be summed up by the phrase, "Same old party lines," with the Right- Roberts, Scalia, Thomas, Alito- voting for the decision, and the Left- Wicked Witch of the West (aka, Ginsburg), Breyer, and Stevens- voting against it. Kennedy, who is probably the most non-partisan judge on the court, thankfully sided with the right on this one. I'm disappointed, though, in Souter, who is also a very non-ideological member of the court who judges each case as an individual case. I would have thought that this would be an issue where he would side with the right.
The troubling part of this decision is its implication for the future. With the likelihood of McCain or Obama being the next President, there is a lot to be afraid of regarding their possible picks of justices. While most potential retirements in the near future- Stevens, Witch, Breyer- are on the left, Scalia is also up there in age. The prospect of a McCain or Obama judge replacing him with a "moderate" judge could lead to a hard reversal of this decision. Here's to hoping that Scalia holds on to that seat for the next 8 years.
For some ludicrous arguments by the likes of Breyer and Stevens, take a look at the article.
It is quite troubling that the decision came down by a vote of 5-4. It just boggles my mind that any Supreme Court justice could possibly disagree with the sentiment that an individual does indeed have a Constitutionally-protected right to own a gun and that outright bans on guns violate this right. The decision can be summed up by the phrase, "Same old party lines," with the Right- Roberts, Scalia, Thomas, Alito- voting for the decision, and the Left- Wicked Witch of the West (aka, Ginsburg), Breyer, and Stevens- voting against it. Kennedy, who is probably the most non-partisan judge on the court, thankfully sided with the right on this one. I'm disappointed, though, in Souter, who is also a very non-ideological member of the court who judges each case as an individual case. I would have thought that this would be an issue where he would side with the right.
The troubling part of this decision is its implication for the future. With the likelihood of McCain or Obama being the next President, there is a lot to be afraid of regarding their possible picks of justices. While most potential retirements in the near future- Stevens, Witch, Breyer- are on the left, Scalia is also up there in age. The prospect of a McCain or Obama judge replacing him with a "moderate" judge could lead to a hard reversal of this decision. Here's to hoping that Scalia holds on to that seat for the next 8 years.
For some ludicrous arguments by the likes of Breyer and Stevens, take a look at the article.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Bob Barr updates.
1. Here's a terrific interview he just gave with MobLogic.tv. Oh, and the interviewers is SMOKING hot!
2. He'll be on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. Also in that post, it states that he's been invited to appear at the Coke Zero 400 NASCAR race at Daytona on July 5th. As a NASCAR fan, this really excites me. It's also a great opportunity for him to tap into a conservative segment of Republican voters.
3. Barr's statement on the latest FISA sham compromise letting telecomms off the hook.
4. Liberty Maven has audio of the recent interview Bob did with Dennis Miller. He also has audio from a terrific interview with Alan Colmes.
5. Here's a video with the Washington Post.
2. He'll be on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. Also in that post, it states that he's been invited to appear at the Coke Zero 400 NASCAR race at Daytona on July 5th. As a NASCAR fan, this really excites me. It's also a great opportunity for him to tap into a conservative segment of Republican voters.
3. Barr's statement on the latest FISA sham compromise letting telecomms off the hook.
4. Liberty Maven has audio of the recent interview Bob did with Dennis Miller. He also has audio from a terrific interview with Alan Colmes.
5. Here's a video with the Washington Post.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
B.J. Lawson vs. David Price: Round 1
You guys decide who won the first match. My verdict: Dr. Lawson. Kinda makes you want to donate to B.J. on June 29, doesn't it?
Monday, June 23, 2008
$300 million prize for innovation?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080623/ap_on_el_pr/mccain_energy;_ylt=AkZ4iFfc3UdBGCKQJgCWQDCs0NUE
Senator McCain proposes providing a prize of $300 million dollars to whoever can come up with a zero-emission car battery.
As any good citizen should do in contemplating such a decision, the first thing I do is wonder who is going to pay for it?
"I could pay for it by canceling three pork-barrel projects that are unnecessary and unwanted."
So instead of saving money by canceling "pork-barrel projects" we would continue spending money on other, more "worthy" projects?
I am all for having a zero-emission car but I'm not too sure how I feel about spending $300 million dollars to benefit a few.
Lets leave it up to the automobile makers, they know a strong demand will begin to grow for zero-emission vehicles (if it already hasn't). A strong demand for their product would be enough of an incentive. We don't need our government giving favors to a few.
Senator McCain proposes providing a prize of $300 million dollars to whoever can come up with a zero-emission car battery.
As any good citizen should do in contemplating such a decision, the first thing I do is wonder who is going to pay for it?
"I could pay for it by canceling three pork-barrel projects that are unnecessary and unwanted."
So instead of saving money by canceling "pork-barrel projects" we would continue spending money on other, more "worthy" projects?
I am all for having a zero-emission car but I'm not too sure how I feel about spending $300 million dollars to benefit a few.
Lets leave it up to the automobile makers, they know a strong demand will begin to grow for zero-emission vehicles (if it already hasn't). A strong demand for their product would be enough of an incentive. We don't need our government giving favors to a few.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Bob Barr as a "cautionary tale"
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080622/ap_on_el_pr/bob_barr
I love how the Associated Press is already comparing Barr to Nader in 2000, but I guess any press is good press. Maybe this will force the Neocon brain trust to re-think some of their platform issues, lest they lose a big chunk of votes.
I love how the Associated Press is already comparing Barr to Nader in 2000, but I guess any press is good press. Maybe this will force the Neocon brain trust to re-think some of their platform issues, lest they lose a big chunk of votes.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
This is simply pathetic on Obama's part.
He's pre-empting racial tactics by Republicans by criticizing them for using racial tactics... before they even use them. If, as Senator Obama says, race should not be an issue in this campaign, as it absolutely SHOULD NOT be, then why is he, without prompt, bringing it up in the media? This is straight from the play book of Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton. This is victimization before he's even a victim. It's very calculated and politically motivated, and it is VERY cynical.
This as well as his constant use of collectivist themes ("The rich suck," "We need UNITY, but under my plans, and the rest of you can screw off," "Individual salvation depends on collective salvation," etc.) render him a very poorly-suited vessel for bringing about a post-racial politics. Someone who says something "Republicans can't run on their record," in doing so inferring that every Republican out there supports every policy of the Bush Administration and is complicit in the consequences of them, is someone who is clearly a big supporter of using group identity to define people and clearly not interested in the value of people as individuals. Only destroying the very idea of collectivism and embracing the idea that we are all unique individuals with the same inalienable rights to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness can defeat racism. A part of this process means voting for Bob Barr instead of Senator Barack Obama.
This as well as his constant use of collectivist themes ("The rich suck," "We need UNITY, but under my plans, and the rest of you can screw off," "Individual salvation depends on collective salvation," etc.) render him a very poorly-suited vessel for bringing about a post-racial politics. Someone who says something "Republicans can't run on their record," in doing so inferring that every Republican out there supports every policy of the Bush Administration and is complicit in the consequences of them, is someone who is clearly a big supporter of using group identity to define people and clearly not interested in the value of people as individuals. Only destroying the very idea of collectivism and embracing the idea that we are all unique individuals with the same inalienable rights to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness can defeat racism. A part of this process means voting for Bob Barr instead of Senator Barack Obama.
Great Lawson Liberty Fund Video
Use this to promote the June 29 money bomb for B.J. Lawson in online forums, blogs, social networks, or wherever.
Friday, June 20, 2008
More catchup on Barr pimpage.
His very passionate and well-written confession of guilt over the War on Drugs.
Obama goes back on one of his biggest promises
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080619/ap_on_el_pr/obama_money_analysis
Obviously, he must have been nervous about the presently "close" national polls between he and McCain. Every time Obama made this promise in his speeches, I knew he would never keep it. How many other promises will Obama break before the end of this election? I guess it depends on how much he subscribes to the "win at all costs" motto.
Obviously, he must have been nervous about the presently "close" national polls between he and McCain. Every time Obama made this promise in his speeches, I knew he would never keep it. How many other promises will Obama break before the end of this election? I guess it depends on how much he subscribes to the "win at all costs" motto.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Lawson Liberty Fund Money Bomb
A supporter of B.J. Lawson has set up a Money Bomb for June 29, 2008, which is the 12th wedding anniversary for B.J. and his wife, JoLynn. Make sure you all sign up at http://lawsonlibertyfund.com.
Bombs away!
Bombs away!
Scotland warns of massive stock market crash
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2008/0
6/18/cnrbs118.xml
"The Royal Bank of Scotland has advised clients to brace for a full-fledged crash in global stock and credit markets over the next three months as inflation paralyses the major central banks.
"A very nasty period is soon to be upon us - be prepared," said Bob Janjuah, the bank's credit strategist."
I know where I'm moving my money...Au!
6/18/cnrbs118.xml"The Royal Bank of Scotland has advised clients to brace for a full-fledged crash in global stock and credit markets over the next three months as inflation paralyses the major central banks.
"A very nasty period is soon to be upon us - be prepared," said Bob Janjuah, the bank's credit strategist."
I know where I'm moving my money...Au!
Monday, June 16, 2008
More intros
Dana Mazer, who has been leading the Republican Liberty Caucus group in North Carolina, has now come on board. Also, another UNC Students for Ron Paul-er, William Harris, has come on board.
Welcome, guys!
Welcome, guys!
Ross Perot is back - and with his charts
Texas billionaire and 1992 presidential campaign stirrer-upper Ross Perot is back - and he's brought his famous charts along with him. Perot has launched PerotCharts.com to document the obscene levels of U.S. government spending and waste. It's an issue that unfortunately is not as cognizant to the average voter as it should be, but will one day come back to haunt us and our children if we don't do something about it.
We may not agree with everything Perot argues, but this site should prove a valuable resource in research and policy presentation.
We may not agree with everything Perot argues, but this site should prove a valuable resource in research and policy presentation.
And yet another introduction...
And a late one, at that.
Welcome aboard, Ian! And thank you for your help in promoting this blog.
Welcome aboard, Ian! And thank you for your help in promoting this blog.
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