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Random Outlier

Opposed Sortie
by Random Outlier (Libertarian)

About The Author

Outlier is a retired wire-service newsman who later served a term in the national GOP establishment. HIs sentiments are libertarian. He lives in the northern plains.

About The Column

"Opposed Sortie" is a set of observations founded on the belief that collectivists hardly ever get things right. 

 

Truck Nutz and the Libertarians
Published: April 29, 2008
How is a man supposed to write deadly serious political commentary from a prone position, engulfed in giggles?

For Goodness Sake: Madonna Embraces Ron Paul
Published: April 26, 2008
The funnel queen buys Ron Paul's pro-people argument, at least so far as starving Malawi is concerned.

Avoiding Revolution with Ron Paul and the Libertarians
Published: April 16, 2008
Revolution is an avoidable disaster if libertarians carefully sift their ideas and promote the best of them.

Ron Paul on Gun Control and the McCain, Obama, and Hillary Risk
Published: April 13, 2008
Every major candidate other than Ron Paul is a high-risk bet on the gun control issue.

FLDS and Texas Play Nice, Averting New Ruby Ridge, Waco
Published: April 8, 2008
In a show of admirable self-restraint, the polygamist Mormon sect and Texas law officers defuse potential gunplay.

The FLDS in Eldorado: Please, Not Another Ruby Ridge or Waco
Published: April 6, 2008
Texas lawmen approach FLDS compound near Ed Dorado, recalling tragedies of Waco and Ruby Ridge where authoritarianism ran amok.

Ron Paul, Bob Barr and the Libertarian Party
Published: April 4, 2008
A minefield lies across the path of Ron Paul activists contemplating the rumors of Paul endorsing Barr.

No Pizza Hut at Ron Paul Parties
Published: April 2, 2008
A gun to his head, a Pizza Hut driver shoots down the armed robber and is rewarded with a pink slip.

For All Ron Paul's Chillun
Published: March 30, 2008
We can't succeed without the youthful revoutionary fervor but, then again, we can't succeed with enthusiasm alone.

The Great Nipple-Ring Caper; Ron Paul Supporter Gets it Off His Chest
Published: March 28, 2008
Stalwart TSA agents defend American travelers from the peril of metallic boobery.

Ron Paul's Convention
Published: March 28, 2008
Ron Paul's future clout will vary directly with the quality of the campaign's logistical performance at the Republican Convention

Another One for Ron Paul
Published: March 23, 2008
Ron Paul's delegate count increases by a whopping seven per cent as stealth delegate commits to libertarian cause.

So You Thought Spitzer was Immoral?
Published: March 14, 2008
Eliot Spitzer was a Cub Scout and Kristen was a Den Mother if your Comparison is the United States Government and the Bankers it Suckles

Eliot Spitzer: The Emperor's Club Dip
Published: March 10, 2008

The State of the Movement
Published: March 9, 2008
Libertarianism and anti-statism at another crossroads as Ron Paul readies himself to resume the battle as a congressman.

Media Mirth
Published: March 7, 2008
The comic strips aren't the best places in the paper for grins

Small Steps
Published: March 5, 2008
If Ron Paul is to be an historical footnote, let's make it a good one

Abort the Noise
Published: March 1, 2008
Ron Paul on abortion: an imperfect solution which we should endorse.

WFB, RIP
Published: February 27, 2008
Farewell to a Notable Anti-Statist

Super-short
Published: February 22, 2008
Just a little post-debate rant

Statism on Steroids
Published: February 18, 2008
Felony, felony; all is felony.

The Iron Curtain
Published: February 10, 2008
Libertarian arguments crumble in a marketplace of our natural allies, conservative voters with a stake in state welfarism.


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