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Madison Thacker
by Madison Thacker (Libertarian)
About The Author
I am a Philosophy Instructor at the college level.
About The Column
The human capacity for self-deception and rationalization seems to have no bounds. The antidote to self-deception and rationalization is truth. As a writer, my aim is to pursue truth in the areas of politics, religion, and popular culture.
Two Prevailing Myths About McCain's Inevitability
Published: February 13, 2008
Most of the Republican primaries are winner-take-all, and a candidate must reach 1191 to stop McCain. Right?
John McCain: Presumptuous, Not Presumed Nominee
Published: February 9, 2008
John McCain needs 467 more delegates to reach the simple majority of 1,191. With the primary only half over, it is presumptuous, not presumed, that he will be the nominee.
CSPAN TV Censors Ron Paul at CPAC?
Published: February 7, 2008
The schedule for CSPAN TV today shows John McCain speaking to CPAC at 3pm, but fails to show Ron Paul speaking to CPAC at 4:30pm.
Do Republicans Really Want a Conservative?
Published: February 2, 2008
Republicans complain that candidates aren't conservative enough, but they ignore the real problem.
The Empire's New Clothes
Published: January 31, 2008
While the mainstream media is trying to coronate the next Emperor, Ron Paul tells the truth: the Empire has no clothes.
Ron Paul's Amazing Straw Poll Results
Published: January 28, 2008
Ron Paul continues to win a majority of Straw Polls across the nation.
Congressman Ron Paul Remains a Strong Viable Candidate
Published: January 28, 2008
Recent breaking news announcements that merit additional investigation and coverage.
GOP Agenda: Stop Ron Paul at All Costs?
Published: January 23, 2008
Giuliani, Huckabee, McCain, and Romney supporters unite in attempt to prevent Ron Paul from winning Louisiana Caucus!
What to Tell the Children About Ron Paul?
Published: January 21, 2008
When the 2008 election is over, what will we tell the children?
Imagine: A Truly Relevant Inauguration Speech
Published: January 19, 2008
A truly qualified candidate must have the wisdom and courage to identify and confront the real problems threatening America.
Fox News Continues to Censor Ron Paul
Published: January 17, 2008
Fox News cut Ron Paul's response to a question about electability in its rebroadcast of the Jan 10 Debate.
Ron Paul's Sponsored Legislation in the 110th Congress
Published: January 14, 2008
Ron Paul sponsored 63 pieces of important legislation in the current session of Congress.
Ron Paul and the Humiliation Factor
Published: January 4, 2008
This "humiliation factor" may serve to insulate Paul from further attacks by Neoconservatives.
Elephant in the Room Tied for 3rd in Iowa
Published: January 3, 2008
Who is the candidate who understands and takes seriously the real danger facing America?
Ron Paul Will Finish 3rd in Iowa
Published: January 2, 2008
A Zogby poll in November showed that Ron Paul's support was at least as great among Democrats and Independents as among likely Republicans.
Politicians Like Us: Calling Huckabee to Account
Published: January 1, 2008
In the movie "Spies Like Us", Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase star as two bumbling government employees who think they are U.S. spies, only to discover that they are actually decoys for Nuclear War.
New Hampshire GOP Puts FOX News on Notice
Published: January 1, 2008
“Therefore, the New Hampshire Republican Party calls upon all media organizations planning pre-primary debates or forums for both parties to include all recognized major candidates in their events.”
Ron Paul Leads Giuliani in Iowa
Published: January 1, 2008
Question: Should Ron Paul be invited to replace Giuliani in upcoming debates?
The Elephant in the Room: Ron Paul
Published: December 30, 2007
Parapraxis - a suppressed truth, revealed in a mistake.
New Hampshire GOP and FOX News Conspire to Help Ron Paul?
Published: December 29, 2007
If Ron Paul does well in Iowa, the New Hampshire GOP and FOX News may find themselves in an embarrassing situation.
Facts & Questions About Bhutto's Assassination
Published: December 27, 2007
Given that the U.S., its allies, and Musharraf believe that stability is currently more important than democracy in Pakistan, it is neither premature nor ludicrous to suspect that Musharraf knew how to prevent this assassination, but failed to do so.
Mainstream Media Got it Wrong: Ron Paul Had First Christmas Ad!
Published: December 24, 2007
Just for the record, "Ron Paul released a Christmas Ad on December 11th, which was ignored by mainstream media.
Corruption, Greed, and the Lust for Power
Published: December 22, 2007
Our Constitution, our sovereignty, and our national security haven't always been attacked and destroyed directly or even always intentionally. People who trivialize the power of corruption, greed, and the lust for power often ignore the threat.
False Dilemmas
Published: December 22, 2007
Notwithstanding the increasing polarization of politics, we usually manage to somehow have things both ways.
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