George Dance

The continuing rEVOLution
by George Dance (libertarian)

Books and Booze
Published: August 1, 2009
You can buy liquor in Toronto on a Sunday, but you can't use the neighbourhood public library. Why?

ACLU sues Transportation Security Administration over Ron Paul staffer's detention
Published: July 19, 2009
On June 18, the ACLU filed suit against the TSA over the March 29 detention of Campaign for Liberty staffer Steve Bierfeldt.

"Government or Anarchy?" revisited
Published: July 1, 2009
I reply to criticisms of my 2008 article.

Talking Trash
Published: June 24, 2009
Does privatization make garbage collection less reliable, or more?

Childs's argument for anarchism
Published: June 12, 2009
Roy Childs repudiated, but never refuted, his argument that Objectivism requires abolishing government. Is it irrefutable?

Review: Canadian Poetry from World War I
Published: May 31, 2009
Today's readers may not appreciate the politics of this volume. But that is no reason for them to miss the poetry.

A sonnet on the Iraq War
Published: May 18, 2009
I hope readers will appreciate this sonnet of mine which was recently published.

The Ron Paul Terrorist Report
Published: March 29, 2009
The controversial Missouri report that profiled supporters of Ron Paul, Bob Barr and Chuck Baldwin as potential terrorists has been repudiated and withdrawn. But it may not be the only one ...

George W. Bush, American poet?
Published: January 18, 2009
A look at the controversy behind the authorship of "Dear Laura,".

GD's Top 100 of 2008
Published: January 1, 2009
My top 100 Nolan Chart articles of the year, as ranked by the readers.

Sestina: Gardeners of Eden
Published: December 31, 2008
I would appreciate comments on both the poetry and the politics.

The Spirit of Liberty
Published: December 20, 2008
My final message to the Ontario Libertarian Party as party Chairman.

Ron Paul helps launch Young Americans for Liberty
Published: December 7, 2008
"The importance of YAL to the future of liberty cannot be overstated." - Ron Paul

Barr on Obama (II): FISA
Published: November 30, 2008
"If freed from the limiting forces of public awareness and involvement, President Obama would follow a long line of presidents who talk of enhanced individual liberty, but practice a policy of increased government power." - Bob Barr

Barr on Obama (I): Iraq
Published: November 28, 2008
"Senator Obama, despite his eloquent call for reform, has demonstrated that he, like other politicians, is ever ready to trim his sails to gain a few votes." - Bob Barr

Injustice at Nolan Chart!
Published: November 23, 2008
Inspired by columnist Joel Hirschhorn's review of Alperovitz & Daly's Unjust Deserts, I am demanding that Nolan Chart do something about its morally unacceptable practices.

Remembering Kaye Sargent
Published: November 20, 2008
If libertarianism has saints, then on November 21, 2006, we lost a saint.

Ron Paul's No-Third-Party Deals
Published: November 14, 2008
Answered: Why Ron Paul was not the 2008 Libertarian candidate for President. Not answered: Why Paul's campaign kept quiet about it.

Libertarian politics in Ontario, Canada
Published: November 10, 2008
Libertarian politics in Ontario, Canada, are certainly unique -- or are they?

Monds wins a million votes in Georgia
Published: November 7, 2008
A quick look at John Monds, the Libertarian Party of Georgia's new "superstar," and his record-setting million-vote campaign.

Libertarian Party wins more than 1,000,000 votes -- downticket
Published: November 6, 2008
Bob Barr will have to settle for 500,000 votes this time. But downticket Libertarian candidates push the LP over the million-vote barrier.

My endorsements for President
Published: November 4, 2008

Barr vs. McCain (III): Socialism
Published: November 3, 2008
John McCain, Sarah Palin, and Samuel J. Wurzelbacher all say that Barack Obama is a socialist. Then, Bob Barr wonders, what are George Bush and John McCain?

Barr vs. McCain (II): The Wasted Vote
Published: November 3, 2008
Bob Barr and the Libertarians get back in the news, by turning an old argument around against John McCain.

Third-partying the rEVOLution in Louisiana
Published: October 31, 2008
Cheated of victory in the state GOP caucuses, Ron Paul’s supporters organize the Louisiana Taxpayers Party, place Ron Paul and Barry Goldwater Jr. on the presidential ballot, and produce a slick TV ad that all can use to promote Paul’s four points.

Barr and Nader agree to debate
Published: October 29, 2008
Several media reported today that independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader and Libertarian nominee Bob Barr have agreed to debate Oct. 30 in Cleveland. UPDATE: C-SPAN will televise the debate ...

Barr vs. McCain (I)
Published: October 29, 2008
The McCain campaign is doing its best to keep Bob Barr out of the news. But Barr has found an innovative way to fight back.

Trouble in Boston Tea Paradise
Published: October 24, 2008
The Boston Tea Party's presidential candidate says, "he can kiss me where the sun don't shine." The BTP National Chairman says that he "lies." The Florida BTP chair calls them "a den of fools." The news? This time, they are not talking about Bob Barr and the Libertarian Party.

Third-Party Debate Fiasco: Oct. 19 debate(s) cancelled
Published: October 18, 2008
The October 19 debate will not be happening -- either of them. But a third-party debate may still take place. So, what happened?

Third-party debate Oct. 19
Published: October 13, 2008
With almost 9,500 pledges in just two weeks for its third-party presidential money bomb, Break the Matrix announces a date and time for the first Internet Presidential debate. UPDATE Oct. 18 -- the Oct. 19 debate has been cancelled.

Barr blasts Bush on Iraq, Bailout bill
Published: October 7, 2008
The Libertarian candidate accuses the Bush administration of alarmism, paranoia, misleading Americans, and making things “much worse.”

Barr campaign builds on Bailout issue
Published: October 5, 2008
With only one month before Election Day, the Barr campaign has found its wedge issue.

Third-party debate in early October
Published: September 27, 2008
The man behind Ron Paul's multi-million-dollar money bombs announces a money bomb and broadcast debate for the third-party candidates. The challenges are enormous, but so is the potential.

"Snubgate" redux -- Paul brushes off Barr, chooses Chuck
Published: September 26, 2008
Ron Paul takes the advice of He Who Shall Not be Named, and endorses Chuck Baldwin for President. More media fallout:

Nader: Third-party debate set to take place
Published: September 23, 2008
Independent candidate Ralph Nader says the debate is set to happen "in the coming weeks"

Bob Barr on the Bailouts
Published: September 21, 2008
You may have missed it, but one presidential candidate has been speaking out on this issue. Here is what he's been saying:

Baldwin will free Ramos and Compean
Published: September 15, 2008
Since "Snubgate," the Constitution Party has been actively trying to woo Ron Paul's libertarian supporters. However, this is not the way to go about it.

"Snubgate" Scandal spreads
Published: September 12, 2008
A day later, the storm around "Snubgate" -- Bob Barr's no-show at Ron Paul's 'unity event' press conference -- continues to gather strengh. Just some of the day's many stories:

"Snubgate" -- Barr skips Paul's press conference
Published: September 11, 2008
What didn't happen at Ron Paul's September 10 press conference -- Bob Barr didn't show up -- overshadowed what did. Here are some highlights of the past day's coverage.

Ron Paul is not running for President
Published: September 7, 2008
(except in Montana). I have had to deal with that. I hope that you can, too.

Paul - McCain negotiations reported
Published: September 2, 2008
The Washington Times reports that John McCain's campaign is negotiating for Ron Paul's support. But Dr. Paul says he is still being frozen out.

Sarah Palin and "Troopergate"
Published: August 30, 2008
John McCain's new running mate is young, female, articulate, and pretty -- and comes with her own scandal.

Bob Barr and the Gun Ban (I)
Published: August 24, 2008
What is the "Lautenberg gun ban," and why is Bob Barr being blamed for it?

Bob Barr and the Gun Ban (II)
Published: August 24, 2008
The history of the Lautenberg ban, with special attention to Barr's role. Plus: the ban goes to the Supreme Court this fall.

Michael Bloomberg / Ron Paul ticket qualifies for VA ballot
Published: August 18, 2008
Bloomberg and Paul make the Virginia ballot as Greens. No, I am not making this up.

Barrwatch -- Zogby has Barr at 6% again
Published: August 17, 2008
... and a majority wants the Libertarian candidate included in the presidential debates.

Bob Barr denounces dog-killing drug raid
Published: August 14, 2008
Libertarian candidate says no-knock raid on innocent family shows "how the drug war threatens the liberties of all Americans."

Boston Tea Party endorses Phillies for President
Published: August 12, 2008
The anti-Barr party endorses the anti-Barr candidate in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Bob Barr's Gun Record
Published: August 6, 2008
On Second Amendment rights, Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr has been called everything from "on the side of tyranny" to "a champion for gun rights." It is time to examine his actual record.

Greenwald on Barr and Political Realignment
Published: August 4, 2008
Columnist sees Bob Barr's endorsement as further evidence of the new political divide in America "between the Beltway political establishment and the rest of the country."

The Party of Choice
Published: August 2, 2008
Libertarians consider the recognition and defense of individual human choice to be the highest political good.

Rare Ron Paul footage in new Barr video
Published: July 27, 2008
Ron Paul joins Reagan, MLK, JFK, Ayn Rand and George Carlin in Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr's new campaign video, "The Time for Liberty."

Obama warned not to take peace vote for granted
Published: July 26, 2008
Voters for Peace and others have serious concerns about the Democratic candidate's recent rhetoric on war and peace in the Middle East.

Bob Barr on climate change
Published: July 25, 2008
The Libertarian candidate for President moves to address his "apparent flip-flop" on global warming with a hard-hitting, comprehensive statement on climate change and energy policy.

Debating Jim Davidson (I)
Published: July 21, 2008
The national chair of the Boston Tea Party replies to my earlier criticism of his candidate, by criticizing Bob Barr.

Boston Tea Party nominee smears Barr
Published: July 13, 2008
Charles Jay accuses the Libertarian Party candidate of racism and more, and suggests sabotage of the LP's ballot access campaign.

Barrwatch -- Barr hits 6% in a national poll
Published: July 9, 2008
... which is double where the same polling firm showed him just three weeks ago. Fluke, or surge?

Libertarian kittens
Published: July 7, 2008
A McCain campaign event goes awry.

Health Care vs. Pizza
Published: July 6, 2008
If we want pizza as available as health care, we know which reforms to adopt. Conversely, if we want health care as available as pizza, we know which to abolish.

Barr - Paul Alliance Buzz Builds
Published: July 5, 2008
... and Ron Paul leaves the door open to endorsing a candidate "later in the year".

Phillies slams Paul and Barr at state meeting
Published: July 1, 2008
Former candidate calls Ron Paul "the candidate of the party of racism," accuses Bob Barr of trying to instigate a "pogrom", and claims the national Libertarian Party is "in the grip of southern white bigots".

Government or Anarchy?
Published: June 29, 2008
Government enforces many laws on me that violate my rights, and with which I never agreed. But would a bevy of agencies doing the same thing be better, or worse?

Vince Miller RIP
Published: June 29, 2008
Antiwar.com breaks the news of the death of a good friend of mine, and of liberty.

Trans-Texas Corridor changes direction
Published: June 27, 2008
Ron Paul et al hail the new, scaled-down plans as "a major victory".

Barrwatch -- Barr takes 6% in GA poll
Published: June 22, 2008
"The two B's" turn Georgia into a swing state.

Chinooks of change
Published: June 21, 2008
The national Libertarian parties in Canada and the U.S. change leadership and strategy.

Paul: Pelosi spiked Iran bill
Published: June 17, 2008
Congressman Ron Paul charges that Pelosi "deliberately removed" part of a bill, which would have blocked the U.S. from attacking Iran without approval from Congress, at the behest of AIPAC.

Nader says, "We need more politicians like Dr. Paul"
Published: June 15, 2008
Presidential candidate praises Ron Paul while wooing his progressive and libertarian supporters.

Ron Paul ends his campaign
Published: June 13, 2008
with this thank-you message to all his supporters.

Smokin'
Published: June 10, 2008
Smoking bans justified by junk science [reprinted from Libertarian Bulletin, 19:3 (Spring 1999)]

Poll -- What Should Ron Paul Do?
Published: June 9, 2008
This unscientific poll has some value, in tracking how the rEVOLution is EVOLving.

Ron Paul on Bob Barr: "We're allies"
Published: June 3, 2008
However, Paul is not going to endorse Barr. Here's why.

Barrwatch -- Barr polls at 6% in NC
Published: June 2, 2008
Tracking poll finds Barr eroding McCain's Democratic and independent support.

May 25, 2008: Barr wins on sixth ballot
Published: May 26, 2008
Reported ballot results for the Libertarian Party presidential and vice-presidential votes

Ron Paul's former aide reveals: "We needed" Barr to vote for the PATRIOT Act
Published: May 24, 2008
Brad Jansen, Ron Paul's former congressional banking staffer, says that Bob Barr was the opposition coalition's "man on the inside".

rEVOLution or Reaction?
Published: May 23, 2008
Much more hangs on the outcome of the Libertarian Party presidential nominating race than a simple choice of nominee.

Bob Barr's Real Record (I)
Published: May 22, 2008
A hurried attempt to shed some light on Bob Barr's alleged "anti-libertarian" record in Congress.

Bob Barr's Real Record (II)
Published: May 22, 2008
While some in the Libertarian Party have targeted Bob Barr as an "anti-libertarian," an examination of his voting record tells a different story.

Huckabee's Mouth Misfires, Again
Published: May 17, 2008
Despite the gaffes, misstatements, and outright lies that have marred his campaign, Mike Huckabee brags of being "the one candidate among Republicans who hasn't had to take back what he said on the campaign trail".

You Tubing the Libertarian Race
Published: May 16, 2008
Never mind delegate polls. How are the Libertarian Party candidates for President doing on You Tube?

Huckabee's Back in the Race? -- Why?
Published: May 15, 2008
"My goal is to help John McCain get elected." - Mike Huckabee, May 14, 2008

At last it can be said: Bob Barr for President.
Published: May 13, 2008
With only 10 days left before his party's nominating convention, the Barr campaign express is finally leaving the station -- and I'm on Barrd.

Ron Paul's Delegate Wars (V)
Published: May 11, 2008
As the story continues to break, Paul's supporters lie low, while McCain's scare-monger about cults and conspiracies.

Paul supporters Lawson and Jones win NC primaries
Published: May 8, 2008
B.J. Lawson, making his first run for office, and Walter Jones, a 7-term incumbent, both scored impressive victories.

Iserbyt blows the whistle on John McCain
Published: May 7, 2008
The Reagan-era whistleblower has an urgent message for today's Republicans.

Ron Paul endorses Amit Singh for Congress
Published: May 5, 2008
Singh is a traditional Republican. He advocates fiscal conservatism, limited government, and a strong national defense. Singh is opposed to campaign finance reform.... He supports Congressional term limits, the right to keep and bear arms, and an end to the federal war on drugs

Ron Paul's Delegate Wars (IV)
Published: May 4, 2008
"We're picking up delegates all the time. That's what campaigns are supposed to be for." - Ron Paul

Operation RonDemption for Idaho
Published: May 2, 2008
A newsblogger advises Democrats how to get payback for Operation Chaos: "Operation RonDemption, the plan to give Ron Paul a state primary victory".

Phillies to conservatives: "Help me Beat Bob Barr!"
Published: April 30, 2008
Libertarian candidate George Phillies normally doesn't have much use for conservatives. For the sake of his presidential campaign, though, he's willing to make an exception.

Ron Paul's Delegate Wars (III)
Published: April 27, 2008
Are things about to get nasty? No, they already have.

Ron Paul supporter Chuck Baldwin runs for President
Published: April 25, 2008
"I will say it straight out: any Christian or conservative who supports John McCain has no principles left worth defending!" - Chuck Baldwin

Ron Paul Gets 16% in PA
Published: April 23, 2008
In the first primary since the Republican presidential nomination became a two-man race, Ron Paul scored 16% of the vote.

Ron Paul's Delegate Wars (II)
Published: April 20, 2008
Ron Paul's "true believers" continue the fight for a brokered Republican convention -- and score some big wins.

Pure Bunk
Published: April 17, 2008
Because he walked out of his own convention after the Ron Paul Republicans showed up, Jackson County (MO) GOP chairman Bunk Farrington will not be a state convention delegate. So, naturally, he is trying to have the results invalidated.

Ron Paul's Delegate Wars (I)
Published: April 13, 2008
The Ron Paul campaign's struggle to secure delegates to the Republican National Convention looks like the most exciting, if not the most important, underreported story of the year.

FBI: No hard evidence linking Bin Laden to 9/11
Published: April 10, 2008
No, that is not a joke. What it is, in reality, is one of the "Top 25 Censored Stories" of 2007.

The Irrepressible Mr. Imperato
Published: April 8, 2008
If Daniel Imperato is not the best-known candidate in the Libertarian Party presidential nomination race, that's not for lack of trying.

A Libertarian on George Phillies
Published: April 5, 2008
George Phillies has invited Ron Paul supporters to support the Libertarian Party (and presumably his candidacy). However, his record suggests that that support will not be mutual.

Ron Paul wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Published: April 5, 2008
The Future of Freedom Foundation will present Dr. Paul with his award at its upcoming conference on foreign policy and civil liberties.

Ron Paul supporter Bob Barr to declare for President
Published: April 3, 2008
"You see where Ron Paul stands on an issue, and you know that's the right place to be." - Bob Barr

Ron Paul and his rEVOLution
Published: March 28, 2008
"George Dance encapsulates this developing story in a succinct, authoritative and accessible style. George's writing inspires confidence in its even-handed presentation of context and sources. 'Ron Paul and his rEVOLution' is a great starting point for anyone interested in the Ron Paul phenomenon." - Doug Burn, Editor, Libertarian Bulletin

Mike Gravel joins Libertarian Party
Published: March 26, 2008
Mike Gravel is joining the Libertarian Party and intends to pursue its presidential nomination.

Ron Paul Endorsements Keep Pouring In ...
Published: March 12, 2008
Below the media radar, the Ron Paul RevolUTION continues to grow one individual at a time.

No, Ron Paul has Not Dropped Out!
Published: March 11, 2008
This is not the end of the Ron Paul REVOLution. Nor is it the end of Hope for America.

Ron Paul Poetry
Published: March 6, 2008
Here's two [UPDATE - three] of my favorites. Anyone else know any?

The Republican race is not over
Published: February 17, 2008
John McCain has been crowned the "invevitable nominee" for the Presidential nomination. But four of his five Iowa opponents still have a chance to win a prize.

By the time of Super Tuesday ...
Published: February 11, 2008
We were half a million strong

Kirchick, Paul, and Anti-Semitism
Published: February 7, 2008
Was Jamie Kirchick's purpose simply to get a vicious, and baseless, slur of the Ron Paul campaign onto the public record? For, it turns out, that is just what he has accomplished.

Jamie Has a Hissy
Published: February 5, 2008
Our Jamie throws a fit at "Pat Buchanan's American Conservative magazine" for having the gall to endorse Ron Paul

THE "NEWSLETTERS" FAQ ver. 1.2
Published: February 4, 2008
The WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY & HOW of Ron Paul's newsletters - constructive comments & suggestions welcome.

Paul vs. Lincoln
Published: February 2, 2008
Just imagine a racist like THIS in the White House!

The Search for the Smoking Gun
Published: February 1, 2008
Did Ron Paul really claim, in 1996, to have written the "racist" newsletter quotes he now denies writing? Let's see ...

Another article on those newsletters? Why?
Published: January 30, 2008
For honest people to ignore the ongoing discussion of Ron Paul's old newsletters, would mean leaving it to only the dishonest

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