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Liberal

Movie Review: The Obama Deception
by John Kusumi

Why do people have different opinions?
by Dale Husband

The rich vs poor fallacy
by Dale Husband

A superior version of the Nolan Chart
by Dale Husband

Revisiting 9/11
by John Kusumi

Libertarian

The Battle of Kentucky
by George Dance

What Do The Nolan Chart Categories Mean?
by Walt Thiessen

Amendment #28
by Bishop on Air dot com

Ron Paul Shines in The MTV, MySpace Forum
by Gary Wood

An Open Letter to Glenn Beck
by Mike Blevins

Centrist

New American Nightmare
by John Layman

What Is a Centrist?
by The Indepublicrat

If Obama is a Socialist then the Pope is a Muslim!
by Russell G. Davis

Movie Review: The Obama Deception
by John Kusumi

Why do people have different opinions?
by Dale Husband

Statist

America and Rome : Compare
by Logical Premise

The Importance of the Patriot Act
by Analysis

What is a Statist?
by Logical Premise

Nolan Chart: Balanced?
by Logical Premise

Axis of Axis
by Logical Premise

Conservative

Ron Paul Shines in The MTV, MySpace Forum
by Gary Wood

Are States Sovereign in America?
by Gary Wood

The Nuclear Option: False Child Sexual Abuse Allegations in Custody Disputes
by Jake Morphonios

Secession rises as a real political alternative should Obama’s socialist revolution come to reality!
by Mark Vogl

Obama's health care campaign sells bad medicine
by Gary Wood

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What Do The Nolan Chart Categories Mean?
by Walt Thiessen
(libertarian)
21 thumbs up

The Battle of Kentucky
by George Dance
(libertarian)
8 thumbs up

IT WAS A WONDERFUL LIFE
by Jim Quinn
(libertarian)
5 thumbs up

Health Care Reform: The Road to Socialism
by EJ Moosa
(libertarian)
4 thumbs up

An Open Letter to Glenn Beck
by Mike Blevins
(libertarian)
4 thumbs up

Me ? A Libertarian??
by drugsrus48
(libertarian)
3 thumbs up

America and Rome : Compare
by Logical Premise
(statist)
3 thumbs up

Who's Anxiety is it, Anyway?
by Maria Folsom
(libertarian)
3 thumbs up

Amendment #28
by Bishop on Air dot com
(libertarian)
3 thumbs up

Blockbuster Bailout?
by Joel S. Hirschhorn
(libertarian)
3 thumbs up

The Injustice of Social Justice
by Michael Maier
(libertarian)
3 thumbs up

Are you an Enemy of the State?
by -savoy
(libertarian)
2 thumbs up

The Srebrenica "Genocide" Scam
by Andy Wilcoxson
(libertarian)
2 thumbs up

Socialism and Capitalism
by Dan Clore
(libertarian)
2 thumbs up

Mandatory Military service and the effects it would have on society
by P Hedt
(libertarian)
2 thumbs up

Revisiting 9/11
by John Kusumi
(centrist liberal)
2 thumbs up

The Obama Failure
by Abelardo Arias
(libertarian)
2 thumbs up

New American Nightmare
by John Layman
(centrist)
2 thumbs up

S 3081 and the American Police State
by David S
(libertarian)
2 thumbs up

Global Warming Man Made or Natural Cycle?
by Adam R
(libertarian)
2 thumbs up

The Battle of Kentucky
by George Dance (libertarian, March 21, 2010)

Rand Paul maintains his lead in the GOP Senate primary despite establishment candidate Trey Grayson's increasingly negative compaign.


The Injustice of Social Justice
by Michael Maier (libertarian, March 20, 2010)

An explanation of Social Justice and how it would not work in America


Who's Anxiety is it, Anyway?
by Maria Folsom (libertarian, March 20, 2010)

A rant about what Big Government thinks I should worry about.


New American Nightmare
by John Layman (centrist, March 20, 2010)

A work of fiction. A letter from a political prisoner, smuggled out to his compatriots in 2032 A.D.


IT WAS A WONDERFUL LIFE
by Jim Quinn (libertarian, March 19, 2010)

The average family of 2.5 Americans huddles in their 3,500 square foot brick and vinyl castle on ¼ acre of chemical treated land during the week and crosses the drawbridge on the weekends in their $60,000 leased Mercedes SUV chariot to venture out to the jousting matches at the local mall, charging the entertainment on a 4 inch sliver of plastic.


Congress is Still a Rotten, Stinking Corpse
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian, March 19, 2010)

I have said it before and I will say it again, Congress is a rotten, stinking corpse. It is no wonder that it currently has the lowest approval rating of all time.


Blockbuster Bailout?
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian, March 18, 2010)

Now that it has received terrific competition Blockbuster is going down the tubes and I say good riddance.


Removing N.C. ballot access restrictions an issue that transcends political differences
by Brian Irving (libertarian, March 18, 2010)

The five-year struggle of the Libertarian and Green parties to strike down the states highly restrictive ballot access laws has drawn allies from across the political spectrum.


The un-American Empire
by Joshua Snyder (libertarian, March 18, 2010)

Is America an imperialist country? Is empire good for us, for our national security, for our economy, for our democracy?


March Came In like a Hermit and Out Like a Delegate
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian, March 18, 2010)

If you are looking for someone to champion candidates who will stand up for limited government, free enterprise and a constitutionally guaranteed republican form of government then please pick me as your delegate at the Gilpin County Assembly. I look forward to the responsibility of promoting candidates on these principles on behalf of my neighbors.


Capitalism Failure--NOT
by SovereignJim (libertarian, March 17, 2010)

A basic definition for Capitalism


Health Care Reform: The Road to Socialism
by EJ Moosa (libertarian, March 17, 2010)

Last week, I posed the question “Why Isn’t Health Care Reform Socialism?” This week I am here to confess that I was somewhat wrong. This Health Care Reform is not mostly socialism. It’s mostly Fascism.


WHY IS THE CONSTITUTION SO SPECTACULAR??
by Amy Kelly (libertarian, March 16, 2010)

The US Constitution may be one of the most perfect documents ever written. It's message: HAVE FAITH IN NO MAN! All men are corruptible. The three branches of government are the most vulnerable, and must be watched by The Press. Then, it's up to The People to get rid of the corruption and demand transparency.


Are you an Enemy of the State?
by -savoy (libertarian, March 16, 2010)

According to S. 3801, The Enemy Belligerent Interrogation, Detention, and Prosecution Act of 2010, you might be.


Economic Recovery Ahead?
by Steve Hutchinson (conservative, March 15, 2010)

What will stop our economy from recovering.


Corporate Shills and Apologists (Blaming Toyota Drivers)
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian, March 15, 2010)

There appears to be a national campaign to blame Toyota drivers for sudden acceleration and runaway cars. This should really anger everyone, especially owners of Toyotas.


Game Changer
by Steve Hutchinson (conservative, March 15, 2010)

A trip to Dallas with my son to dive into history


Historic ballot access lawsuit reaches N.C. Supreme Court
by Brian Irving (libertarian, March 15, 2010)

A coalition of civil rights and public policy advocacy groups from across the political spectrum has joined the North Carolina Libertarian and Green parties in their lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's election laws.


Arkansas Gubernatorial Run
by Billy Roper (libertarian, March 15, 2010)

I've now officially filed and registered as a write-in candidate for Governor of Arkansas in this November's election.


Obama Believes Pro-Life Democrats Fodder for Gifts
by Kevin Roeten (conservative, March 14, 2010)

Nothing will stop Obama/Pelosi from trying to woo Pro-Life Democrats for voting for socialized heathcare.


The modern national embarrassment equal to slavery
by Mark Vogl (libertarian, March 14, 2010)

As the nation approaches the Sesquicentennial, one modern American social phenomenon equals slavery in its horror.


Eight Reasons Why the Nolan Chart Quiz Undermines the Defense of Liberty
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian, March 14, 2010)

I can't find any reason for caring what the choices are for the Nolan Chart Quiz answers.


Tenure and the Teachers Union
by Lew Cypher (libertarian, March 13, 2010)

Not since the days when local school boards fired male teachers for dating and female teachers for getting married, have teachers been under such serious assault from both the Left and the Right.


S 3081 and the American Police State
by David S (libertarian, March 13, 2010)

S 3081 would set the cause of freedom back 800 years to the time before the Magna Carta


Revisiting 9/11
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal, March 12, 2010)

Even harsh critics of the 9/11 truth movement should admit that it's gaining lately.


Supreme Court will Uphold our Right to Gun Ownership
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian, March 11, 2010)

The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution is one of the most debated portions of that document. For generations the controversy in question is whether the Founders intended to give the right to keep and bear arms only to militias or also to individual citizens not serving in the military.


Not All the News that's Fit to Print
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, March 11, 2010)

Mainstream American journalism has been subjected to the severest criticism by the American public. One that has been missed is just plain bad reporting.


We should implement Asimov's 3 laws to protect us from our inhuman creations-not robots but corporations.
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, March 11, 2010)

The Citizen's United Supreme Court decision may unleash the legal equivalent of Brainiac and Ultron upon our country. We can thwart this by implementing the protections Issac Asimov recommended and applying them to these newly legal persons, the 3 laws of Robotics.


Obama's health care campaign sells bad medicine
by Gary Wood (conservative libertarian, March 11, 2010)

There was a time snake oil salesmen travelled the country peddling their lotions, potions and wares as the cure people needed for what ailed them. On the first visit to a town sales could be brisk but if it turned out to be bad medicine subsequent visits could be very difficult.


The Guantanamo Problem - Part 2
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian, March 10, 2010)

My thoughts on how to deal with the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, and how my opinion differs from Congressman Charlie Dent


Israeli Arrogance
by Darwyn (centrist, March 10, 2010)

The wages of sin is destruction!


Rove's comments on Limbaugh troublesome for Religous Right
by Mark Vogl (libertarian, March 9, 2010)

Denying America is a Christian nation raises troubles for GOP despite Democrat's poor showing.


Understanding Toyota Sudden Acceleration
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian, March 8, 2010)

This will help you understand the real nature of the Toyota sudden acceleration problem. Neither the government or Toyota are tackling the problem correctly.


Growth as the driving force in the economy must be replaced
by Mark Vogl (libertarian, March 8, 2010)

This article illustrates the US dependence on growth in the marketplace to sustain prosperity, and discusses quality and variety as the new catalysts of a sustainable economy.


Revisiting The Bill of Rights
by Bentree (libertarian, March 8, 2010)

Inalienable Rights,Is this our future?


Sarah in Wonderland
by Raven West, J.D. (libertarian, March 7, 2010)

It seems we can't get enough of Sarah Palin and her journey through the political Wonderland.


Why Isn't Health Care Reform Socialism?
by EJ Moosa (libertarian, March 7, 2010)

Applying three simple tests to Health Care Reform, the only conclusion I can reach is that it is Socialism. Here's why I think so.


Back to the Future of Commerce in Pennslvania
by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster (libertarian, March 7, 2010)

People in the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania are learning first hand what it is like to use hard money every day.


What Happened When Al Went Out for Beer
by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster (libertarian, March 7, 2010)

Federal Reserve Notes are not money. The FED is a privately owned corporation. It was a long con, now ending. See what Al did to take the lesson to mainstream Americans.


Remember ?
by drugsrus48 (libertarian, March 6, 2010)

a non political return to yesterday


Bar Rules My Morals Are Too High
by Raven West, J.D. (libertarian, March 6, 2010)

California Bar Admissions Committee Denied My Moral Character Application


The Three Faces of Public Education in America
by Lew Cypher (libertarian, March 6, 2010)

Whether seen as Temple, Factory or Town Meeting, public education has been caught in a decades old, if not centuries old tug-of-war over its mission, mandate and future.


Help Constructively Modify The Nolan Chart Survey
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian, March 6, 2010)

Your input is requested.


Inspiration in Tough Times
by Steve Hutchinson (conservative, March 5, 2010)

Our need for wisdom.


Secession rises as a real political alternative should Obama’s socialist revolution come to reality!
by Mark Vogl (conservative, March 5, 2010)

Article discusses how secession helped to create our present Constitution and today's need to re-evalute this political option.


Getting Involved
by Self Made Man (libertarian, March 5, 2010)

The importance of the people participating and discovering what their government is up to is vital to the survival of the Republic.


RECESSION, DEPRESSION OR SYSTEMATIC BREAKDOWN
by Jim Quinn (libertarian, March 5, 2010)

Trust in the American financial system and its leaders is dissipating rapidly. At some point in the not-too-distant future, the U.S. Treasury will attempt to sell debt and foreign buyers will boycott the auction. That will mark the point of no return. The unprecedented levels of debt propping up the American Empire cannot withstand higher interest rates. When it collapses under the weight of its massive debt, the dollar will crash and hyperinflation will result.


What Is a Centrist?
by The Indepublicrat (centrist, March 5, 2010)

What does it take to draw a centrist pundit out or retirement? Some pig-headed comments seem to have done the job just fine.


The Dangers of Legal Abortion
by Amy Kelly (libertarian, March 5, 2010)

Legal abortions have led to an increase of medical problems for women, including cancer, infertility, and death. Abortion is under regulated and women are ignorant of the dangers from what is essentially a medically unnecessary procedure. Women are being lied to. Despite it's intent, Roe v. Wade has caused more deaths and damage to women.


Repubs Rebuffed--Not the Party of NO
by 1deciple (libertarian, March 4, 2010)

Pundits on the left and untruthful Democrats have given Republicans a bum rap, calling them 'the party of NO'. Truth is, they had plenty of ideas to bring to the table, but were shut out by Pelosi and the Democrats.


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