rtbohan

Liberty in America
by rtbohan (libertarian)

Well, That Was a Waste of Time
Published: October 8, 2008
I was just listening to C-Span Radio, hoping to here some penetrating questions to the two major party candidates, and some hope-inspiring answers from them.

VOTE!
Published: October 6, 2008
It might be your last chance

"When in Trouble, Delegate"
Published: October 4, 2008
"You can delegate authority, but you cannot delegate responsibility."

Death Watch
Published: October 3, 2008
I am sitting here watching the House of Representatives on television. Today, I regard it as a death watch over something I hold very dear: Liberty in America.

The House Blocks a Coup--For Now
Published: September 30, 2008
"When in trouble, or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout."

Barack Obush and the Third Term
Published: September 30, 2008
Barack has convinced me that he, far more than John McCain, is running for the Third Term for George Bush.

Obama Needs a Calendar, McCain needs an Excuse, Congress Needs Time
Published: September 25, 2008
Gearing up for the bailout for the economy, Careful consideration seems to have been neglected

"A Bill to Abolish the Constitution"
Published: September 23, 2008
Crisis, like cult, is a word which induces people to abandon reason and act precipitously. The Bush-Paulson solution to the financila crisis, created by the deliberate policy of the federal government under both the Clinton and Bush Administrations, might well be called "A Bill to Abolish the Constitution".

Crunch Time for the Candidates
Published: September 21, 2008
Barack Obama and John McCain can no longer rely on rhetoric. They have to go on record with regard to the Bush Bailout of Wall Street, and explain what it means for the next administration.

Carly Fiorina: In the Dog House
Published: September 18, 2008
Carly Fiorina, at one point talked about as John McCain's running mate, is in the dog house now. She cast doubt on the executive capabilities of the four candidates of the Republican and Democratic parties. But how would she know?

The War on Liberty
Published: September 12, 2008
Is Scientology good or evil? Did Obama really call Palin a pig? Did Barr's hissy fit win or lose votes? Why is American liberty taking another hit?

LP: The Meltdown Continues
Published: September 11, 2008
The meltdown ot the Lp continues, with Barr speeding the process

Vote For Hope, Not Despair
Published: September 10, 2008
"The two parties and their candidates have no real disagreements on foreign policy, monetary policy, privacy...or...welfare...."--Ron Paul

Maybe the Libertarian Party is Lucky
Published: September 8, 2008
Elitism, Racism and Scandal. Maybe the LP is lucky it's being ignored by the media.

Immigrant Raids and the State's Slave Trade
Published: September 5, 2008
Some people believe that the current wave of raids to round up immigrant workers will open up high paying jobs for citizens. But what does it really mean?.

Sarah and God
Published: September 4, 2008
Governor Palin brings "strengths"to the Republican ticket that John McCain may not have been aware of.

The Republicans and the Press Today: Part II
Published: September 2, 2008
The press Piles on Palin

The Republicans and the Press Today: Part I
Published: September 2, 2008
McCain gets a free pass from the press

Gustav: In Muted Praise of the Politicians
Published: September 1, 2008
After the grandstanding, McCain and Obama come through.

The RNC and the Big Winds
Published: September 1, 2008
It isn't just Gustave which has disrupted the Republican National Convention. It is worry about the other big winds

The Revolution is Here to Stay
Published: August 31, 2008
I knew that, of course. But the permanence of the Ron Paul movement was borne home today by an article in the Sumter (SC) Item.

What a Bunch of...
Published: August 31, 2008
Grandastanders? Compassionate Conservatives? B.S.? You complete the title

McCain Makes News
Published: August 29, 2008
But did he choose the right running mate?

Nancy Pelosi and the Prelates
Published: August 27, 2008
Nancy Pelosi has drawn the ire of Catholic Bishops over abortion. This is not because she supports abortion rights (although they Bishops do object to the Democratic Party policy) but because she mis-states Catholic theology.

The Amazing Mr. McCain and the V.P. Nomination
Published: August 24, 2008
Senator John McCain has announced his choice for a V.P. nominee--for the Democrats

Well, It Isn't Alexander Throttlebottom and It Isn't Aaron Burr
Published: August 23, 2008
But the choice of Joe Biden says a lot about Barack Obama, and none of it is good

2008: The Five Faces of Political libertarianism
Published: August 17, 2008
This year the Libertarian Party has nominated Bob Barr for President. Small "l" libertarians are divided between five different candidates.

Barack Why Won't You Listen?
Published: August 14, 2008
About three months ago I offered some advice to Barack Obama. He did not take it.

A Sucker's Game
Published: August 7, 2008
In George Orwell's novel 1984, Winston Smith's final submission to the totatlitarian state is signaled by his plea to his torturers to torture his lover instead. Trying to divert a police state by sicing the police on someone else is a sucker's game, but people still play it.

The Supreme Court As National Legislature: A Critique by James Madison
Published: August 6, 2008
More and more the Supreme Court is assuming, or having thrust upon it, the role of national legislature. james Madison, in Federalist # 10 explained why this is a bad idea

Cynicism: Obama, McCain, The Pols, the Press and the People
Published: August 4, 2008
Barack Obama has announced that the McCain campaign is not racist but cynical. And what campaign is not?

Dear Mike, Mitch, and John
Published: August 3, 2008
Thanks for sending me my 2008 Republican Census Document, and your offer to make me a Member of The RNC in return for a contribution.

Did Obama Play the Race Card? Yes, He Did. So What?
Published: August 1, 2008
Politicians will do anything to win votes, even when it loses them votes.

Return To Reno Part II or, The Non-Return to Reno
Published: July 31, 2008
More than three months after the abrupt adjournment of the Nevada Republican Convention, the State Committee decides not to have one

And When It Is Wrong....
Published: July 20, 2008
"Our country, right or wrong: when right, to be kept right; when wrong to be put right."--Carl Schurz

RP is Still Eligible for the Republican Nomination
Published: July 11, 2008
So are Ralph Nader, Barack Obama Hillary Clinton. and Charles Jay. So what?

Right on Schedule
Published: July 9, 2008
The Designated distraction, same sex marriage, is back in the campaign. What will Barr, McCain and Obama do?

Mark Sanford for V,P,?
Published: July 6, 2008
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is being mentioned as a possible running mate for John McCain. Would he be a good candidate? Will McCain choose him?

Bob Barr and the Ghost of William Wirt
Published: July 1, 2008
Bob Barr's nomination for President brings a haunting memory of the first candidate nominated by a third party convention.

Return to Reno Part I
Published: June 29, 2008
The Nevada Republican Convention reconvened (sort of) in Reno yesterday. The convention (labled "Rogue" or "Renegade" by the media selected a Paul delegation to the National Convention. Stay tuned

Libertarian Options
Published: June 28, 2008
Why the Libertarian Party is not the answer,but it can be part of the solution

The Paul Revolution: Here to Stay
Published: June 24, 2008
"You look around and the Ron Paul people are still here and they're here to stay>--Erik Iverson

Obama, McCain, Money and the Feds
Published: June 21, 2008
Money is said to be the mother's milk of politics. Obama and McCain are havign a sham battle over the source.

The Imperial President and the Irresponsible Congress
Published: June 20, 2008
The "imperial presidency" exists because of the irresponsbile congress.

Dick Daley, Ron Paul and Jim Clyburn
Published: June 18, 2008
Discovery of nepotism" can be irrelevant. Changing the system is not.

The Return of Ross Perot
Published: June 18, 2008
Ross Perot is back in response to a diminishing public demand.He brings with him the same diaganosis and the same lame prescription.

LP: An Opportunity in Montana
Published: June 15, 2008
The LP will not win many races this year. The best opportunity may be in Montana

Nobody Will Vote for Bob Barr for President
Published: June 14, 2008
And that is why Ron Paul is right

Ron Paul's Victory Speech
Published: June 13, 2008
Ron Paul ended his campaign for the 2008 Republican nomination for President. But he did not make a concession speech and he did not sound defeated.

Tear Down This Wall!
Published: June 12, 2008
Walla are not just for keeping people out. They are also for keeping people in Today 1 in 100 U.S. adults are in prison. Are we going for 100%

Immigrants and the American Dream
Published: June 11, 2008
Some Americans accuse current immigrants of being a threat to the American dream. I wonder what they are dreaming of?

Obama Won't Change Anything (Except His Mind)
Published: June 10, 2008
Barack Obama has apparently achieved the Democratic nomination by opposing war and promising change. But the only thing he seems to want to change is his mind.

Revolution Is Not Polite
Published: June 5, 2008
Dave Nalle has written a good article on Nolan Chart saying that Paul supporters scare party regulars. Good.

The Republicans' Last Primaries
Published: June 4, 2008
The Republican Party's last three primaries of this presidential year, in South Dakota, Montana and New Mexico, were mostly ignored by the press.

The Democrats' Last Primaries
Published: June 4, 2008
In the days leading up to the South Dakota and Montana Democratic primaries, stories in the media predicted an Obama victory speech and a Clinton concession by tonight

Ron, Ralph and Bob
Published: June 3, 2008
Ron Paul, Ralph Nader and Bob Barr have all mounted presidential campaigns. What can they accomplish this year?

"Kicking and Screaming"
Published: June 1, 2008
"[L]ead the Republican Party kicking and screaming back to its senses.'

Minnesota Steamroller
Published: May 31, 2008
At the Republican national convention of 1912, Theodore Roosevelt's supporters amused themselves making chugging ad tooting noises to indicate the convention was being steamrollered. Bon Paul's supporters might have done the same this year.

Storm Warning: The Montana Republican Convention
Published: May 29, 2008
Should Montana Republicans lead the Ron Paul Parade or Separate itself from Ron Paul? The line is drawn

The Idaho Vote
Published: May 28, 2008
Ron Paul wins his largest percntage of the vote and five delegates in Idaho. Obama gets a win

LP: I Can't Believe I Watched the Whole Thing
Published: May 27, 2008
But I did, every television ad, every nominating speech and the endless mob scenes.

L.P. The Debate of the "Lucky Seven"
Published: May 25, 2008
The Libertarian Party is having its moment on National T.V. The debate was informative but disappointing.

Are We There yet? The Vote in KY & OR
Published: May 21, 2008
Are we there yet? Do we have a winner? Can we have our TV back?

Spoilers? Hillary Clinton and Ron Paul
Published: May 20, 2008
As the conventions approach, two candidates who will not be nominated continue to challenge the front runners

RP Slips into Kentucky
Published: May 18, 2008
Ron Paul continues the campaign,the press continues to under report it.

Update On Nevada III
Published: May 16, 2008
The Republican Party of Nevada opts for the Tammany Hall Solution

3 Tips for Obama
Published: May 15, 2008
Barack Obama appears headed for the Democratic nomination. To win in Novemeber he must avoid three mistakes

Ron Paul Says," No"
Published: May 13, 2008
What part of that message do some of his supporters not understand?

The Suspense is Over, or Maybe Not
Published: May 12, 2008
Bob Barr has finally announced that he is seeking the Libertarian nomination for President.

Hillary Loans Her Campaign Money: Why?
Published: May 9, 2008
Is it the start of her 2012 Campaign?

Update on Nevada II
Published: May 8, 2008
The struggle in Nevada goes on

The White Male Vote and the Democratic Party
Published: May 8, 2008
During this primary season, st least in the late stages, interest has focused on the white male vote. Here is a fact to consider.

The Voters' Choices: Primaries in IN & NC
Published: May 7, 2008
With temperatures ranging from the mid 70s to the low 80s under clear skies in Indiana and North Carolina, voters turned out in record numbers

In Case You Missed It: The Guam Primary
Published: May 6, 2008
Maybe you have been enthralled by the run up to Indiana and North Carolina. Bot Guam made its decision Saturday, more of less.

Have We Been Bought? Are We Intimidated?
Published: May 6, 2008
"They think that they have purchased half of us, and intimidated the other half."--Padraig Pearse

The Press and the Primaries: Indiana and North Carolina
Published: May 5, 2008
The candidates maintain a furious pace, the press is relatively laid back with the primaries two days away.

A Bad Week in Reno
Published: May 4, 2008
Last weekend in Reno there was an earthquake, the Governor moved out , and the Republican State Convention ended in disorder. Two of the incidents are resolved, one is getting worse.

RP In NC: Update
Published: May 2, 2008
Ron Paul is speaking today in North Carolina. The troops are turning out and the revolution marches on

George Vs. George (and Wayne Allyn, Too)
Published: May 2, 2008
Libertarian candidate George Phillies took on President George Bush's signing statements, and threw in a slap for Libertarian Wayne Allyn Root.He makes a good case, but forgets an important precedent

The Indiana Primary
Published: May 1, 2008
The Indiana voters have been competing with North Carolina for attentio from the media and the candidates. They get to express their opinion Tuesday.

The North Carolina Primary: One Week to Go
Published: April 30, 2008
The North Carolian Primaries are next Tuesday. For the Democrats, it may be a critical race. For the Republicans, it may provide another disappointment

Orders from Headquarters
Published: April 29, 2008
Howard Dean has issued orders to Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Mitt Romney has brought orders from the top to the Nevada Republican Convention. Can unity be faked?

The Draft is Coming Back
Published: April 28, 2008
If the presidential candidate of either the Rbpuclican of Democratic Party is elected in November, the military draft will again be a fact of life for American youth.

Party Leadership Walks Out
Published: April 27, 2008
It looks like the last days of the two party system.

Hillary, Barack, and "Honest John" in PA
Published: April 23, 2008
The Pennsylvania primary is over, to the relief of all Pennsylvanias. The candidates' struggles go on.

"Time to Stand Up and Resist"--Ron Paul
Published: April 22, 2008
Ron Paul spoke in friendly country in Montana last night. His message remains the same.

The Libertarian Party: Is it Time for a Woman President? YES!
Published: April 21, 2008
The Libertarian Party this year has a superabundance of good candidates. Two of the candidates stand out .

The PA Press and the PA Primaries: Two Days to Go
Published: April 20, 2008
By early Wednesday morning we will have the results of the primaries and be able to gauge the effectiveness of press endorsements and slurs.

BPA: Cyclamates Revisited?
Published: April 19, 2008
Remember cyclamates? Remember saccharin as a cause of cancer? Rmember "Sugar the Killer"? Here we go again.

Watching Montana
Published: April 18, 2008
Ron Paul is speaking Monday in Montana where a strange delegate selection process threatens McCain's march to the nomination

Taxes, Tax Spin and Real Reform
Published: April 17, 2008
"The tax reform that will actually help most Americans is the reform in how taxes are spent. When Uncle Sam spends less money and...stops borrowing money every American will benefit.--George Phillies, Libertarian Candidate for President

Barney and Ron: Together Again
Published: April 16, 2008
It may come as a shock to supporters of both men, but Barney Frank and Ron Paul are jointly sponsoring s bill affecting federal regulatory power and states' rights.

Does Bill Want Hillary to Lose?
Published: April 14, 2008
As Hillary Clinton's most prominent supporter, Bill Clinton draws attention wherever he goes. The problem is that he hurts her candidacy as much as or more than he helps. Is it deliberate?

'The Campaign Has Just Begun" --Ron Paul
Published: April 12, 2008
Ron Paul returned to his alma mater yesterday in his quest for votes. in the Pennsylvania primary This was his message to the Gettysburgh students and to his supporters naiionwide.

Wayne Allyn Root's Big Bad New Idea
Published: April 10, 2008
Every candidate for a Presidential nomination needs a Big New idea to set him apart from his rivals. Wayne Root has a Big New idea. Unforunately, it's a bad one.

"We Never Make Mistakes"
Published: April 9, 2008
Government Agencies, Banks, Bill Collectors all know the mantra of the bureaucrat

The Libertarian Nomination Today
Published: April 8, 2008
One of Bob Barr's rivals has dropped out, the the race is still on.

Six Candidates and one on the verge
Published: April 7, 2008
The Libertarian Party held its Heartland Conference in Kansas City this weekend. Six candidates debated, but the media concentrated on the keynoter.

The Yoo Memorandum and the Consitution
Published: April 6, 2008
The now rescinded Yoo memo, which argued the right to use harsh interrogation methods has now been released.

I Believe Ron Paul
Published: April 5, 2008
So I am betting against a Bob Barr endorsement.

George Phillies on Libertarians and Conservatives
Published: April 5, 2008
A Libertarian candidate for President with a caveat for conservatives

Ron Paul in Pennsylvania
Published: April 4, 2008
The Campaign goes on, and so does Ron Paul

Hillary Clinton and the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy
Published: April 3, 2008
We know that Hillary Clinton is the people's champion against the "Vast Right Wing Conspiracy that threatens America. She has told us so.Then why do the conspirators like her?

BOO!!!!
Published: April 2, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security has not scared us enough with terrorists to make us give up all liberty. Now it wants us afraid of the DHS

Nancy Pelosi and the Gang of Twenty
Published: March 30, 2008
There is a lesson to be learned in the confrontation between Pelosi and the Plutorats. It may not be the one you think.

Mike Gravel's National Initiative for Democracy
Published: March 29, 2008
Mike Gravel has enetered the race for the Libertarian Party presidential nomination. His policies include more than opposition to the war.

Good Plan, Wrong Target, Poor Timing
Published: March 26, 2008
The Granny Warriors seek support for their April 15 rally. I can't give it to them

The Bourbon State Strikes Back
Published: March 25, 2008
A strange new product brings a legislative response in Kentucky

The Vice Roy's Palace
Published: March 19, 2008
Last month the Bush administration blocked an inquiry into the new U.S. Embassy in Iraq. More than the cost needs to be questioned.

John McCain, Ron Paul and the Republican Base
Published: March 14, 2008
John McCain tonight gave an interview on Fox News saying that all of his opponents for the nomination had endorsed him. He must have forgotten Ron Paul again

The Vote in Mississippi
Published: March 12, 2008
The Mississippi Primary is over. What it means for the campaigns

This is Libertarianism? This is Self-Reliance?
Published: March 9, 2008
An awful lot of the response to Representative Paul's effectively ending his campaign seems to be divided between despondance, dependence, and delusion.

Let's Hope A Majority of the Victims Were Adult Males
Published: March 6, 2008
I am becoming a tad annoyed at the politically correct media

Low Paying Jobs and Worthless Money
Published: March 6, 2008
It is ridiculous for politicians to talk about bringing bacl high-paying jobs if the wages are paid in worthless money.

Ron Paul, ABC News, and the Voters of District Fourteen
Published: March 5, 2008
Ron Paul won his primary election for a return to his House Seat. The Main Stream Media is a little bit snide about it.

"Pluck Out One Eye"
Published: February 19, 2008
Bill Clinton is out campaigning for his wife again. And this time he is not telling lies.

Does Libertarianism Need Ron Paul?
Published: February 17, 2008
Yes and, hopefully, no.

About This "Sanctity of Marriage" Thing
Published: February 16, 2008
The State has the power to do many things, but it has not the power to "sanctify" anything.

Great Moments in Law Enforcement: Sumter, South Carolina
Published: February 15, 2008
The police chief said, "We responded as we should have responded" The Sumter Item headlined "Oops!". the Columbia and Charleston t.v. stations called it a "false alarm." Other terms spring to mind.

The Potomac Primary
Published: February 13, 2008
John McCain ended his losing streak, Barack Obama kept his winning streak going, Ron Paul and Mitt Romney battled for third.

Troubles: The Clinton and Obama Campaigns
Published: February 12, 2008
Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama are locked in a tight race for the Democratic Nomination, with the race against the Republicans still to come. But their campaign organizations could cause them problems.

The Republicans in Louisiana
Published: February 10, 2008
John McCain campaigned hard in Louisiana and lost. Mike Huckabee stayed away and won a hollow victory

The Democrats in Louisiana
Published: February 10, 2008
Both of the remaining contenders for the Democratic nomination put on a strong campaign in Louisiana. Obama came away with an impressive victory

It's A Good Thing Bill Richardson Dropped Out
Published: February 9, 2008
Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico (remember him?) dropped out of the Democratic race for President before super Tuesday. It's a good thing for him that he did

Is Hllary afraid to debate Obama.?
Published: February 8, 2008
Hillary Hillary Clinton is threatening to cancel a debate with Barack Obama on MSNBC. Why?

Hillary's Choice, or How The Democrats Can Lose the Election
Published: February 7, 2008
If Hillary Clinton does not gain a clear majority of delegates from the coming primaries and caucuses, she has a clear choice to make which may cost her the election

How Do We Stay Together If Ron Paul Loses?
Published: February 7, 2008
I need to disagree with two of my friends on the future course for Libertarians. I want to tell my other friends why, and get your respons

The Democrats' Super Tuesday, Going Behind the votes
Published: February 6, 2008
The two remaining Democratic contenders have come through super Tuesday still locked in a near even contest. How is the press arrempting to tilt it"

Will the voters listen? And are we prepared to go on?
Published: February 5, 2008
A columnist on Nolanchart (Logical Premise) asks essentially this question and makes a s trong and valid case that the voters, pursuing their self-Interest will not. But his conclusion that reisistence is futile is not correct.

The News from Maine
Published: February 3, 2008
Mitt Romney is a neighbor with money, John McCain has important endorsments, Ron Paul has a good and ehthusiastic organization, and Mike Huckabee is on the ballot.

Ron Paul, Peter Schiff and Wesley Snipes
Published: February 2, 2008
They are in the New York Times, along with the I.R.S. and J J McNab

The "Tax Rebate", The Chewing Gum Fix or The Christmas Tree?
Published: February 1, 2008
Which is the correct answer for our current economic woes? The correct answer is "None of the above.

The Florida Republican Primary--How many will last a week?
Published: January 30, 2008
The Polls got it right, the Pols got it wrong. Now let's see who makes it through the week.

Ron Paul and the Florida Press
Published: January 29, 2008
Small Minds discuss people, mediocre minds discuss events, great minds discuss ideas.

The Parties, The Press and the Florida Primaries
Published: January 29, 2008
The Democratic and Republican parties have both decided to punish Florida voters. The Florida Press goes along

The Sun Shines on South Carolina and Obama
Published: January 27, 2008
The Democratic primary in South Carolina will not have a decisive effect in the campaign, but it shakes things up.

Advice to Ron Paul Supporters From an Old Socialist
Published: January 22, 2008
No, it's not me. The advice is from Eugene V. Debs and it's worth remembering

The Ron Paul Campaign: Where to From Here
Published: January 22, 2008
There's good news and bad news for Ron Paul in South Carolina

The S.C. Republican Primary: Bad News for the Democrats
Published: January 20, 2008
The low turnout in the S.C. Republican primary may mean a huge turnout for the Democrats. That's bad news.

The S.C. Primary: Bad News for John McCain
Published: January 20, 2008
Jphm McCain's supporters have hailed his victory in the S.C.primary, and believe it makes him a front runner. Not so fast, my friends

Paul to Pols"Get in Touch With the American People
Published: January 16, 2008
The price of graoline is too high. This increases the price of nearly every we buy, makes if harder for poorer workers to get to their jobs, and threatens the whole economy. The Congress and the bureaucrats want to add a new tax to this burden, Ron Paul says no.

What's Wrong with Having to Choose Between Food and Medicine.
Published: January 12, 2008
The argument for universal health care is that people shouldn't have to hoose between food and medicine. But somebody will make the choice.

The Kerry Endorsement: Why Now?
Published: January 10, 2008
John Kerry has endorsed Barack Obama for the Democratic nominatiom/ Why now? What will it mean? Who does it help?

Hacking Our Way Through the Three Pimaries
Published: January 8, 2008
The primary season consists of three systems: The Money Primary, The Press Primary, and The People Primary. With two of these decided, how many voters will stick around for the thir?

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