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Liberty for America
by George Phillies (libertarian)
About The Author
George Phillies, 61, is a research physicist who teaches physics and game design at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is a long time Libertarian activist, including stints as Chair and Treasurer of the Libertarian political association in Massachusetts. He also collects boardd strategy games and gardens. In 2008 he was the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire's choice for President; his running mate was Chris Bennett of Illinois.
About The Column
Liberty for America gives news and views on the Libertarian political movement, includes analyses of campaign activities, campaign spending, political decisions, and political alliances.
The Barr Campaign?
Published: August 24, 2009
I discuss what Barr's campaign spending shows about the Barr Campaign, namely that it was in large part an illusion.
Barr 2008 through Election Day
Published: June 25, 2009
I reach very nearly the end of the road in reporting how Barr 2008 spent its donors' money.
Barr 2008 in early October
Published: June 20, 2009
I continue my examination of the Barr 2008 Presidential campaign, whose spending followed a novel approach to doing politics.
Yes, That's $18,691 for "Limo Services"
Published: June 14, 2009
I document the Barr 2008 Presidential campaign's use -- perhaps I should say mis-use - of its donor's funds in ways that seem less than effective at reaching the American public.
Where Your Money Went: Barr August 2008
Published: June 5, 2009
I analyze how the 2008 Libertarian Presidential campaign spent its income in August 2008.
What the Libertarian National Committee Should Do
Published: May 25, 2009
I propose an organizations structure and partial list of tasks that might give libertarians an effective National Party.
Where Your Money Went - Barr to July 2008
Published: May 24, 2009
I examine how the Libertarian Presidential campaign of Bob Barr spent its money through July 2008, notably on office space, internet services, staff and consultant salaries, and travel.
Where Your Money Went--Barr June 2008
Published: May 17, 2009
I analyze how the Barr 2008 Presidential campaign spent its money, including your own money if you were a Barr donor.
What is Libertarian Centrism?
Published: May 14, 2009
I discuss Libertarian centrism, a political position that rejects right-wing Republicanism, anarchism, racism, and scientific know-nothingism.
Don't Close the Borders
Published: May 13, 2009
Libertarians condemn the notion that we should seal our borders to stop the spread of H1N1, which is already inside the United States.
LIbertarians Launch Press Service
Published: May 12, 2009
Libertarians across America unite behind Tom Knapp to produce and distribute Libertarian Party platform-compliant press releases.
WHere Your Money Went -- Barr May 2008
Published: May 8, 2009
I examine how the Bob Barr campaign spent its money for the period ending in May 2008. This is all public data at the FEC dot GOV web site, but organizing it is a chore. You can read more of these in my magazine Liberty for All, which I only give away for free.
What the Libertarian Party Needs to Win
Published: May 2, 2009
I outline key elements that the Libertarian political movement, whether the current national party or not, needs in order to win elections.
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