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Howell at the Moon
by John Wingspread Howell (libertarian)
About The Author
I am owner, editor and publisher of the website, www.libertarianplace.com. I am an officer of my county chapter of the Libertarian Party and have represented Illinois on the national level of the party on the Platform Committee and as delegate to the national convention. I am also owner of Writers Block Productions and Libertarian World Media which is a program of Writer's Block. I am a published author and poet, including three novels, one of which has a Libertarian theme. I am also a motivational speaker and a speaker on political topics. My creative and media ventures are based from website www.johnwingspreadhowell.com I have a background in theology, psychology and finance. I currently own a Financial Security Practice representing one of America's most admired financial companies. About The Column
Slightly edgy commentary on current events or issues from a Libertarian perspective. The purpose of this column is to take on the issues often considered more radical and/or difficult for Libertarians to sell to the general electorate, in a way that grabs your attention but also demonstrates that there's something in it for soccer moms and NASCAR dads, to advance the Libertarian agenda.
Is it time for libertarians to be Post-LP?
Published: February 13, 2009
The recent controversy surrounding LNC member Angela Keaton highlights what might be called the root problem of the party. Bad leadership.
Lets Not Be Energy Vampires
Published: January 27, 2009
Libertarians are too negative, too angry, and too spiteful to be taken seriously by the mainstream, or perhaps to avoid dying from our own toxins.
Top Ten Reasons President Obama Helps Our Cause
Published: November 15, 2008
Okay, Barack Obama is no libertarian, but his election helps the cause in several ways.
A Libertarian Party Majority in a Generation
Published: November 1, 2008
If you are a card-carrying Libertarian party member, this is for you. The LP can be a majority party within a generation. This column is a brief summary of the strategy that will accomplish this goal.
The Ultimate Libertarian Asset, a Financial Bomb Shelter
Published: September 22, 2008
As we come to terms with the realization that even our FDIC insured banks aren't safe, it is time to think outside of the box for ways to save and invest that are safe, productive, tax free and flexible.
Christian Funamentalist Evangelism as Spiritual Rape
Published: September 14, 2008
Forget Scientology, What About the Baptist Next Door?
Nationhood is Sooo Twentieth Century
Published: September 11, 2008
Sovereign De-centralization ("Secession") is a libertarian strategy whose time has come.
Ron Paul and Party Politics
Published: September 1, 2008
Follow up to "Ron Paul and the Libertarian Party" including responses to reader comments. Is part of the Paul phenomenon the emergence of a post-party political force?
Ron Paul and the Libertarian Party
Published: August 30, 2008
Ron Paul's '08 campaign has paradoxically done some good for libertarianism but has hurt the Libertarian Party.
Love the Candidate, Hate the Sin
Published: August 29, 2008
There's a lot to celebrate for Libertarians on both Republicat tickets. We should acknowledge Obama and Palin as heroes, game changers, great Americans... and just plain wrong on the issues.
How Libertarians Can Win
Published: August 27, 2008
Part of our problem is that even most of our candidates don't really think we can win.
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