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Plan of Attack
by Spencer Jayden (libertarian)
About The Author
Spencer Jayden is an old moniker I seldom use to stir the proverbial pot and shake-up conventional debates by suggesting some controversial changes. In real life, I'm a college student concerned about the encroachment of government upon our basic freedoms and frustrated that most freedom-lovers are consigned to playing "make-believe" instead of DOING something. About The Column
I was tired of same old talking points, the endless threads of Ron Paul, killing the Fed, and stopping bailouts. The libertarian movement was more to me than that, and it bothered me that so many people prefered to regurgitate what we already knew to be problems instead of discussing ways to fix them. Over time, I have discovered most people would rather do the former than the latter, and my older articles show my naivete at believing we could spur libertarian change. Libertarian Case Study: California at a Crossroads
Published: November 27, 2009
Even if you have no interest in the affairs of California, California's environment provides an excellent opportunity to build the freedom movement and a new freedom party. The state WANTS to be fiscally conservative, but still have some benefits to show for it. How often do we get a chance like this?
Why A New Libertarian Political Party Is Needed...
Published: September 22, 2009
The LP notwithstanding, a political party will always occupy that unique space that represents the chance to actually enact change and restore freedom to our daily lives. In a nutshell, why should we bother with one at all and how do we make it work?
Poofertarianism: How It's Crippled the Freedom Movement
Published: September 19, 2009
The single most destructive belief practiced by more libertarians than anything else.
The Dangers of Libertarian Radicalism
Published: August 28, 2009
Way back in 2008, we established how the LP was dead and just didn't know it yet. But future movements will not fare better until they deal with internal threats. This is an analysis of how the LP failed to do that.
Third Parties & Electoral Reform
Published: November 13, 2008
Third parties invariably find themselves in a catch-22. Here's a way out.
The LP Is Dead: Time to Move On
Published: October 25, 2008
How the LP failed you, the small-L libertarian, faithful adherent of freedom, after 37+ years and what to learn from it.
We the People are No Longer Asking...
Published: September 29, 2008
For over 220 years, the remedy to government corruption has been right under our noses the whole time.
On Education
Published: April 27, 2008
If you want a Great Libertarian Awakening, you must precipitate one.
The Story Thus Far & What's Next...
Published: April 27, 2008
A prologue to my column and arguments for gradualism.
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