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With Liberty
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
About The Author
I've worked for nearly ten years as a health care worker and now live in Keene, New Hampshire where .I waste my days slaving away to feed an ever growing repressive government (certainly not by choice) yet this time around, I live in a place that doesn't steal state taxes out of my pay. You have no idea just how good that feels. I'm a 47 year old grandfather of three who tops his vast "wish list" with a fervent hope of a better and more free nation for his heirs. About The Column
A transplanted midwestern Libertarian's take on current events from a free-market perspective. I believe in a 100% voluntary "society" based entirely on peaceful interactions with all and total elimination of force as the primary motivation for all such interactions. Any goods or services we enjoy in life can be provided to us (if needed & more importantly asked for) by such a voluntary means and without government involvement in any way. All governments throughout history have been proven never to work. Humankind may only be free absent the state. Hungry Monster of "The State" Begins to Devour Itself
Published: February 13, 2009
The end of the state is near, “they” just don't get it yet.
Michael Phelps and the Narrow Iguana
Published: February 5, 2009
The government does not own Michael Phelps. He owes nobody an explaination as to why he was photographed smoking the "magic weed" at a party.
Politicians Can't Compete in the Free Market
Published: January 27, 2009
Hey politicians – If your latest goofy scheme for ripping off the taxpayers to pay for it is so good, then why hasn't it made you rich already?
Kopbusters 2
Published: January 25, 2009
The day of reckoning for corrupt law enforcement has come. “Kopbusters” and video technology has shined a much needed and long overdue, light upon their activities.
The Deadbeat State
Published: January 22, 2009
We kept our end of the "deal", and then some. Government has abandoned most of it's duty yet continues to stick us with an ever growing bill for services we often don't want, need or even get.
I Had a Lot of Reasons for Rejecting "The State"
Published: January 18, 2009
I didn't just wake up one morning because the coffee wasn't hot and decide I no longer trusted government. There were many reasons and the list keeps growing.
Answers Regarding the Libertarian "Village".
Published: January 16, 2009
Lets address some concerns from a reader about the 100% Voluntary "Village"
A Real Libertarian "Village" A=A Dude!
Published: January 16, 2009
We've removed government force from the mix. It's now both safe and smart to live here.
Imagine That: An Anarchist Watching Star Trek
Published: January 14, 2009
I don't look at Star Trek the way I did years ago. The anarchy bug bit me.
Government Ban on Government
Published: January 13, 2009
The state wants to ban things much less dangerous than itself. Let's use government to ban the government. instead.
Gimme $50 or I Let You Drown
Published: January 10, 2009
Like it, lump it, ignore it, yet the truth remains. The capitalist is your friend, not your oppressor.
Cops and False Virtue
Published: January 5, 2009
Virtue does not exist merely by the possession of a badge. It must be earned.
Kopbusters
Published: January 4, 2009
Only dishonest law enforcement would hate it.
So I Offended "The State". Big Deal!
Published: January 2, 2009
The big and mighty can turn into even bigger babies with a surprisingly minimal amount of provocation. That's government for you.
We Won't Abuse Our Power...We Promise
Published: December 31, 2008
"The problem isn't the abuse of power; it's the power to abuse." - Michael Cloud
The State Has No Real Claim On Me (Or You)
Published: December 8, 2008
What it has is that it outnumbers you. What it never had was a "moral authority" to ever do so.
Step Aside Government: Part 3
Published: December 4, 2008
Government is not magic, it is instead meanness, a mere monopoly on force. It gives us nothing a peaceful, creative people can't do better.
Unrequited Love Relationship With the State
Published: November 29, 2008
Millions of people out there have a very strange love for a government that doesn't love them back.
Step Aside Government: Part 2
Published: November 28, 2008
Fear of the unknown appears to be what has scared people away from a 100% voluntary “society”. Lets address those fears right now.
You Had Your Chance Government, Now Step Aside
Published: November 27, 2008
Since the beginning of mankind itself, government has goofed everything it has ever touched. The time of the 100% voluntary "society" is long overdue.
The Lie of Soldiers Fighting For Our Freedom
Published: November 26, 2008
The simple litmus test of whether we are freer because of soldiers fighting for us is this: Are we more or less free since the wars began?
Robots, Clones, And Androids
Published: November 17, 2008
Future technology will likely allow us to create robots/androids that look & think like us. Likewise for human clones. How should we handle the ethical concerns and keep them from becoming mere slaves?
Powers of the President of a New Republic
Published: November 15, 2008
What he's supposed to do...what he ain't supposed to do.
Your Property Isn't Really Yours
Published: November 12, 2008
If you truly own your own property then it should at the very least, pass the following simple test. Are you legally allowed to dispose of or use it, as you see fit?
You Waited Too Long: Start Telling Them "NO!" Now.
Published: October 9, 2008
The first step to restoring freedom in America is to explain to them just exactly what you WON'T put up with.
Kill Bill
Published: September 29, 2008
The dreaded Financial Markets Bill - aka: HR 3997 Failed to pass congressional muster on Monday, September 29th.
Ron Paul: Genius that Pulled a Number on 3 Largest Parties
Published: September 26, 2008
The upcoming race for president can't be counted on as a win for friends of liberty, if you were only counting votes. Ron Paul saw the bigger picture.
No War Needed: A Better Plan
Published: September 12, 2008
Why put America in peril and further in debt to nab terrorists, when you can catch them without having to endanger our nation?
Sarah Palin: What Media Really Fears
Published: September 5, 2008
The media won't tell you why they really hate Palin, probably never will.
Bob Barr:Reconsider voting for him?
Published: September 3, 2008
I didn't think that Bob Barr had it in him and I wrote my previous articles accordingly. It now appears that Barr just might have the stuff I was looking for in a Libertarian candidate after all.
Real Love vs. Fake Love
Published: August 22, 2008
Real love is freedom, fake love is slavery. Which one do you subscribe to?
Bob Barr Purposely Sabotages His Own Campaign
Published: August 15, 2008
Barr is dividing the Libertarian Party and shamelessly playing all who love and work hard towards freedom, for a bunch of saps.
"Jimmy Justice" : He Videotapes Corrupt NYC Police
Published: August 12, 2008
Videotape them: It's the first big step towards demanding honesty from, and restoring some respect for, police and other officials.
Bob Barr:Not Voting For Him...No Matter What
Published: August 11, 2008
I gave Bob Barr an honest chance to prove he was worth voting for. I was very disappointed.
How to Bribe a Politician - Part 2
Published: August 8, 2008
And if they take your dough...
How to Bribe a Politician
Published: August 6, 2008
How to do it for less cash than you ever dreamed
Ban "Fat" Restaurants? Ban Fatheads Instead.
Published: August 6, 2008
Government uses a sledgehammer to drive in a tack to protect us from ourselves and our choices.
Fair - The Other F-Word
Published: August 3, 2008
Is something done in the name of fairness really fair to us all?
Prohibition Party - Dinosaurs Are Cool!
Published: August 2, 2008
Prohibition Party, eh? Dinosaurs are reputed to have roamed the great plains states. Today, they roam again it seems.
Un-Crashing the Party, Part 2 - Monkeywrench
Published: August 1, 2008
You know when you've got a political movement that is growing in popularity. Big Brother sends in his henchmen to recklessly sling lies about your party.
FCC Exists. It Shouldn't.
Published: August 1, 2008
Let's end the Federal Communication Commission once and for all, for plenty of reasons. The First Amendment for starters.
Empire of Dirt - Enemies of Freedom Please Take Note.
Published: July 31, 2008
If you are in the employ of Leviathan to destroy American infrastructure, standard of living, and way of life, you and your loved ones will fend for yourselves as the rest of us do.
Torture Precedent? Thank the "Torture President"
Published: July 30, 2008
America once outed those who brazenly practiced torture of it's peoples. Times have changed and now our leaders claim a special "right" to use it at will on anyone, anywhere.
Government Encourages (and Prefers) Lawbreaking With Parking Meters
Published: July 29, 2008
The very point of making it illegal to be "feeding" someone else's meter is the role of shady local Government as the ultimate hypocrite.
eBay Private "Posse" Does What Cops Refuse to Do.
Published: July 28, 2008
Private citizens step in to protect Ebay collectors from fraud. A job that cops refuse to do. Just what good is law enforcement anyway?
Domestic Gun Control and Foreign Meddling
Published: July 27, 2008
If we had no gun control and a scaled down Government, we'd by default, lack the ability to invade other nations while keeping ours free from invaders and other nasties.
Libertarians to Win Important Elections? Win the Media First
Published: July 27, 2008
The key for Libertarians to working towards winning elections is simple...win over the media. Ask me how.
Bob Novak Thinks He's Better Than Us?
Published: July 26, 2008
On Wednesday July 23rd, Columnist Robert Novak callously attempted to leave the scene after hitting a pedestrian. Who does he think he is?
$3,700 Arrest Bounty For Condi Rice in New Zealand
Published: July 25, 2008
Students at the University of Auckland offer $3,700 reward for arrest of U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during upcoming visit to country.
Who Will Be Able to Pay These Taxes?
Published: July 23, 2008
On Wednesday, July 23, 2008, Congress did a double belly-flop. They stupidly bailed out the "Banks that tanked" then increased minimum wage to $6.55 an hour.
How to Make Government Look More Illegitimate
Published: July 23, 2008
What you can do in your everyday life to knock down these pillars of sand Big Brother erects in his (dis)honor.
Un-Crashing the Party - Bob Barr
Published: July 23, 2008
Bob Barr candidacy has sadly turned off some people to the Libertarian Party. Will some very capable Libertarians be written off because of this?
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