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The Republic of Dave
by Dave Nalle (libertarian)
About The Author
Dave Nalle has worked as a magazine editor, a freelance writer, a capitol hill staffer, a game designer and taught college history for many years. He now designs fonts for a living and lives with his family in a small town just outside Austin where he is president of the local Lions Club. You can find his writings on politics and culture on his new site at <a href="http://www.republicofdave.com">Republic of Dave</a> and his writings about fonts, art and graphic design at <a href="http://www.fontcraft.com">The Scriptorium</a>. About The Column
Observations on culture and politics from The Republic of Dave.
Top 10 Political Events of 2009
Published: December 31, 2009
A list of the top 10 political events and issues of the year.
Republican Party of Florida Purges Pro-Liberty Members
Published: September 8, 2009
The chairman of the Republican Party of Florida has removed from the party and from office elected officials for speaking out against party leaders and policy.
Palin on the Vice Presidency
Published: August 31, 2008
Sarah Palin has been criticized for making light of the office she is now running for. Let's consider that in context.
Alex Jones Goes Berserk in Denver
Published: August 28, 2008
If you ever had any doubts that Alex Jones was a bully and a buffoon, his behavior at a protest rally in Denver ought to clear it all up for you.
Corporate Taxes: Right Question, Wrong Answer
Published: August 12, 2008
Democratic Senators have investigated corporate taxes and come up with exactly the wrong answer on how to deal with the situation.
Phil Gramm - Political Criminal
Published: July 13, 2008
Phil Gramm has committed the ultimate political crime. He told the truth. Now he's off to the political gulag, at least until after November.
Where Will Ron Paul Supporters Find a Home
Published: June 9, 2008
With Ron Paul's candidacy becoming a footnote, will Ron Paul supporters be able to move on and contribute productively or will they become political pariahs?
Backlash Continues Aganst Ron Paul Movement
Published: June 5, 2008
Ron Paul supporters continue to create hostility to the liberty movement and drive the blue hairs towards fascism
Only in America!
Published: May 31, 2008
Gun culture takes it up a notch with Ted Nugent and free guns in Missouri.
It's Time for John McCain to Reach Out to Ron Paul
Published: May 27, 2008
The GOP needs Ron Paul and the enthusiasm of his supporters. It's time for John McCain to show his skill as a compromiser and make them feel welcome.
The Irrationality of Iraq
Published: May 9, 2008
Does it make sense to fight a war or maintain an uneasy peace which seems mostly to benefit people who aren't willing to pay for or do the hard work to protect themselves?
The GOP in Crisis: Conflict or Common Ground
Published: May 1, 2008
The GOP is at a crossroads and can choose either chaos and failure or unity and victory. Which course will you choose?
How Conservative is John McCAin
Published: April 27, 2008
Are the constant attacks on McCain for being a RINO coming from the far right justified or misdirected?
How the Radical Left Manufactures Scandal: The Pentagon Experts
Published: April 26, 2008
A look at the work of the Center for Media and Democracy in fabricating bogus ethical scandals for political advantage.
35 Years of Lies and Corruption on the Way to the White House
Published: April 4, 2008
Hillary Clinton's history of lies, corruption, coverups and abuse of power just gets more and more sordid.
William F. Buckley Departs, Taking Our Moral Compass With Him
Published: March 1, 2008
At the age of 82, the godfather of modern conservatism has moved on, leaving behind a sad rabble of pseudocons.
Campaign Songs and Shared American Values
Published: February 22, 2008
Does writing a song convey the right to determine who has the right to believe in basic American values?
John McCain and Republican Values
Published: February 4, 2008
John McCain gets a lot of flack from the extreme right and libertarians, but based on his record he's a real, traditional Republican.
Presidential Parenthood
Published: February 1, 2008
It sometimes seems like the presidential candidates are running to be our mommy and daddy rather than a head of state.
Why Mike Huckabee Scares Me
Published: January 20, 2008
Support who you like, I submit that for anyone who believes in freedom there's no candidate more scary than Mike Huckabee.
The Democratic Plan to Disenfranchise America
Published: January 19, 2008
Democrats will do anything to gain power, even perverting the electoral process to render the votes of the people they claim to love so much meaningless.
Why They Really Hate Us
Published: January 19, 2008
Take a break from the election and think for a minute about the real reasons why Islam and the US aren't getting along
Media Bias - Who Cares?
Published: December 12, 2007
It's unrealistic to expect the media to be truly unbiased. History tells us it's an illusion. Those who complain about it seem like they have an agenda rather than a real concern.
Ron Paul's Fair Weather Friends
Published: December 12, 2007
Shouldn't Ron Paul's followers be concerned that his campaign is being infiltrated by leftist activists?
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