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Tully's Page a la Nolan
by Tully (libertarian)
About The Author
I am 48, and a lifelong political 'warrior.' I have "morphed" from a hard core Neo-Con (back in the 1970s) Republican activist, to a State Committeeman in the NYS Conservative Party, and finally to Libertarianism where I have planted my feet since the early 1990s. I currently Chair the Business Department at a Community College, and teach Marketing and Economics. I also chair the New Hampshire Bears, a masculine gay men's fraternal organization. I am divorced with six childen, and am currently partnered to another man.
About The Column
A passion for liberty drives my writing. I am many things: an Economist, a Pragmatic Libertarian, a Christian (of the Anglo-Catholic variety), a dad, a Sagittarian, a Patriot, a Celtophile, a Historian, a Gay man. I hold Liberty to be more precious than either "security" or "equality," and have had it with Republican noses in my bedroom and Democrat hands in my wallet. I plead for Americans to once again reclaim the freedoms they have ceded to the state.
Fiscal Conservatives: Ending DOMA is a responsible step
Published: February 24, 2010
The provision of the "Defense of Marriage Act" that prohibits federal recognition of validly-performed state marriages costs taxpayers millions each year.
Obama and the Generals on DADT: pathetic cowards.
Published: February 2, 2010
Gays already serve in the military, and are forced to live a life of secrecy and half-truths to avoid recriminations. DADT should be ended with a simple penstroke by the Commander-in-Chief.
Government Arrogance...
Published: January 18, 2010
Why so much discontent? Why the possibility of a Brown upset over Coakley in Massachusetts? Why are Incumbants running scared?
Thoughts on Airline Security
Published: January 6, 2010
The Federal government will, no doubt, seek to show the public that it will step up security in the wake of the failed "Christmas Day" terrorist bombing. But what they will forget - or ignore - is that it is a well-armed citizenry that is the key to security.
New Hampshire's turn for an Independent?
Published: December 10, 2009
Around New England, candidates and voters fed up with the fiscal irresponsibility of liberals and preachy moralism of social conservatives are increasingly turning to Independents...and possibly signaling the largest change in the political party landscape since 1968...
Unemployment Rate: Have we turned the corner? Not even close....
Published: December 5, 2009
Today the Federal Government announced that the Unemployment rate fell from 10.2% to 10%. Don't start cheering, though....
H1N1 Vaccines, Breast Cancer, and the Congressional Health Care Bill.
Published: November 22, 2009
Are the Republicans and Blue Dogs just fear-mongering when they warn about government health insurance? A look at the H1N1 vaccine and recent Breast Cancer guidelines suggest the begining of rationed care...
Civilian Criminal Trial for Mohammed: a Mistake
Published: November 14, 2009
The decision by the Obama Administration to try Khalid Sheik Mohammed in civilian courts raises difficult questions about our involvement in Afghanistan and the admissibility of evidence in civilian courts.
HR 3962 (Health Care) - on Balance a dangerous bill
Published: November 8, 2009
Access to health care, health insurance, and reducing costs is important for all Americans. This bill, however, is not the way to accomplish those goals
GDP up 3.5%? Obama's Hollow Cheerleading....
Published: October 31, 2009
Even a cursory understanding of GDP, in context with other statistics, shows the false hope this current statistic is presenting.
Dede Scozzafava: A Pragmatic and GOOD Choice for New Yorks 23rd CD.
Published: October 26, 2009
A special election for New York's 23rd CD pits a religious-right wingnut against a fairly libertarian Republican and a liberal Democrat...and Conservative Republicans are following a scorched-earth policy in their support for Hoffman.
Federal Tax Code: Time for GLBT Civil Disobedience
Published: October 13, 2009
"DOMA" has made it impossible for married Gay and Lesbian couples to complete the 1040 Income Tax Form and swear to its truthfulness at the same time.
5 Steps to Better Health Care
Published: July 17, 2009
The most appropriate response to today's health care system woes is neither a single-payer bureaucracy nor a head-in-the-sand refusal to see a problem. Here are 5 rational proposals to improve health care access and reduce costs.
Why the Bailout is Wrong
Published: October 2, 2008
Over 200 economists, including myself, have a signed a petition asking Congress to reject Bailout. Here are my reasons...
The Parable of the Thermometer
Published: July 15, 2008
Lowering gas prices has become a theme of sorts for both major parties, and complaining about their rise is now a national sport. But trying to manipulate price is like trying to manipulate the mercury in a thermometer....
The New Yorker, The Obamas, and the Masses
Published: July 15, 2008
Phil Gramm was almost right. We're not a nation of whiners..we're a nation of easily-insulted crybabies.
Gay Marriage: Separating the Ecclesiastical from the Civil
Published: July 14, 2008
Many of the arguements for and against gay "marriage" forget the fact that there are two distinct processes ocurring at the same time: the ecclesiastical blessing of the union, and the state's acknowledging the parties intention to engage in a series of hundreds of personal contracts. Restoring the distinction helps to solve much of the controversy.
Remembering Why we Rebelled
Published: July 4, 2008
On July 4th we celebrate the Continental Congress' unanimous decison to split from Great Britain. It serves us well to look at the reasons for the dissolution...and to look at ourselves 200+ years later. Has the circle turned? Have we become the Evil Empire we rebelled against?
Re-Thinking the Criminal Justice System
Published: June 14, 2008
The US has more citizens in jail than anywhere else in the civilized world. The human and fiscal cost is too high...
The "True Colors" Tour...a mixed bag
Published: June 14, 2008
Cyndi Lauper's Tour is designed to raise political awareness on GLBT issues and encourage voting. A noble cause, but it's marred by partisan propaganda and presumption.
Electoral Strategy for Bob Barr: stay away from swing states!
Published: June 14, 2008
Voters return 'home' to their home party in direct proportion to the expected closeness of the vote
New Hampshire Libertarians passivity towards Bob Barr insures their continued irrelevency
Published: June 14, 2008
The party's political operatives decided to gather those signatures prior to the Libertarian Party convention. They gathered signatures for George Phillies...not Barr
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