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Social and Cultural Issues

Social and Cultural Issues (Libertarian columnists)
The things that go beyond politics in our local and state communities


Nobel? That's No Prize
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian)
Published: October 22, 2009
Excellent journalism was never a priority of Joseph Pulitzer's, and the prizes reflect it. So does the mainstream press which is yellower than ever in both the conventional journalistic sense and the colloquial sense of cowardly. Even worse, however, are the Nobels. They are almost always given to those committed to Western civilization and Capitalism. So now Obama has gotten the prize. Why was it awarded to him? Because he is a protector of the economic status quo and a hegemonist—a true child of a decadent civilization. The deadly arms manufacturer would be highly pleased.


Calling All 'Real' Men, Liberal Women Need You!
by Larry Warrick (libertarian)
Published: September 7, 2009
A self-professed ex-liberal gets emotional about the consequences of her decisions. Also, I got this really inexpensive bridge in Nevada I'm selling.....


RE: AIG Bonuses - "Americans are immature twits" - Jim Babka, Downsize DC
by creator (libertarian)
Published: March 23, 2009
One of the founders of Downsize DC today accused Americans of being "immature twits" in the way they have responded to the AIG bonus scandal. Considering the facts, can you disagree with him?


The value of change
by -savoy (libertarian)
Published: January 20, 2009
I have been told repeatedly that I am quite pessimistic about the “change” that Obama is bringing to America. I believe that I have complete justification for this distrust.


Patriots
by P Hedt (libertarian)
Published: December 24, 2008
What does it mean to be a patriot in our time?


The New Freedom
by Lou Poumakis (libertarian)
Published: November 18, 2008
Freedom from God and his law necessitates the carriage of a great deal of baggage most people don’t think about very much.


Robots, Clones, And Androids
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
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?


CURIOUS ABOUT CHAOS
by Mavis Mathews (conservative libertarian)
Published: November 16, 2008
My introduction to quantum physics and how it led to a common denominator between science and religion: lack of proof.


Of Course Libertarians Oppose Proposition 8
by Rob Power (libertarian)
Published: September 30, 2008
Libertarians are near-unanimous in opposition to Proposition 8 on the California ballot, which would amend the Constitution to end the right of same-sex couples to marry.


Subversion and Religious Pluralism
by Lou Poumakis (libertarian)
Published: August 24, 2008
What’s wrong with the idea that everyone should be free to practice and promote his own religious views?


Real Love vs. Fake Love
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
Published: August 22, 2008
Real love is freedom, fake love is slavery. Which one do you subscribe to?


LETTER TO THE ETHERS
by Mavis Mathews (conservative libertarian)
Published: August 13, 2008
Having second thoughts about joining in with a gathering of protestors. Questions that I asked myself had more than one answer as most serious considerations do. What is a public demonstration, really?


ADAM AND APPLE
by Mavis Mathews (conservative libertarian)
Published: August 8, 2008
Just musing about an incident that was breaking news back in 1997. It happened in the Oval Office, they said, in an attempt to impeach President Clinton.


Fair - The Other F-Word
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
Published: August 3, 2008
Is something done in the name of fairness really fair to us all?


Getting off the grid and other solutions
by Gwen Caldwell (libertarian)
Published: July 18, 2008
Our country is bankrupt, untold thousands have lost their homes, food and gas prices continue to rise and the good news is?


The New Yorker, The Obamas, and the Masses
by Tully (libertarian)
Published: July 15, 2008
Phil Gramm was almost right. We're not a nation of whiners..we're a nation of easily-insulted crybabies.


Digital Burn Heats Up Isolation
by Aaron Wolfe (libertarian)
Published: July 12, 2008
If a book burns in cyberspace, does it make a sound?


Heller, the victory of Pyrrhus.
by Michael Stahl (libertarian)
Published: June 26, 2008
The Gun case is a true victory, but accepts in victory the tools of defeat.


Lucas and Spielberg top the list of public profiteers of Conspiracy Idiocy
by Nickalis N. Tower (libertarian)
Published: May 28, 2008
With Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull raking in the dollars, prior ufo profiteers have been smashed by Lucas and Spielberg.


In obedience there can be no self.
by Michael Stahl (libertarian)
Published: May 11, 2008
The problem, and paradox of privacy in America is as much a symptom of subjugation of the individual as it is an effect of tyranny.


Cyborgs, Science Rock Stars and Seoul
by Sherry Baker (libertarian)
Published: May 8, 2008
Report from South Korea and the World Science Forum of Neuroscientists


Expelled
by Right Rev. Rowland (libertarian)
Published: April 23, 2008
I took my children to see Ben Stein's movie, 'Expelled, No Intelligence allowed' about the debate between Darwinistic evolution and Intelligent Design proponents. Turns out, there isn't much of a debate. This is only because those who hold the power in academia don't want to talk about it. Sad, really, because at some point in our lives, we all want to talk about it.


To Danica: I wish I was there!
by Nickalis N. Tower (libertarian)
Published: April 20, 2008
Nick Flint offers his congratulations to Danica Patrick on the completion of her childhood dream of being on top in racing.


Growing Carrots for Freedom and for America
by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster (libertarian)
Published: April 19, 2008
It is the moments that stay with you through life that matter. What you take to the bank can lose its value, those never will.


Crime in the Name of Religion
by Scotch Moose (libertarian)
Published: April 16, 2008
Freedom of religion is not a license to break the law. But the law is not permitted to establish religion.


The Wisdom of the Crowd Begs the Progressive Definition of Wisdom
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: April 15, 2008
The Value of the Individual versus The Wisdom of the Crowd. Which side are you on?


Think You're Free? Think Again!
by creator (libertarian)
Published: April 4, 2008
Will Barack, Hillary, or McCain make you any freer? Ron Paul is always talking about Freedom. Are YOU free? Take this simple test.


The New American Family: The State's Professional Parents
by Gwen Caldwell (libertarian)
Published: March 25, 2008
Professional parents are becoming the new trend in American family values. Foster parents,residential group homes, adoptive parents. What is happening?


The New American Family: The State's Professional Parents
by Gwen Caldwell (libertarian)
Published: March 25, 2008
Professional parents are becoming the new trend in American family values. Foster parents,residential group homes, adoptive parents. What is happening?


Prayer For Peace
by Kipper Mathews (libertarian)
Published: March 13, 2008
Join us at Earthdance for a once a year Global prayer that takes place at 300 locations in 60 countries, so far.


Interestingly enough...
by Michael (libertarian)
Published: March 11, 2008
Mutation always equals a loss of existent genetic make up within a species and historically world hunger has more to do with distribution than production...


Modern Light upon a Mystery from an Ancient Text...
by Michael (libertarian)
Published: March 11, 2008
"...and the sons of men in those days took from the cattle of the earth, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the air, and taught the mixture of animals of one species with the other, in order therewith to provoke the Lord; and God saw the whole earth and it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted its ways upon the earth, all men and all animals..."The Book of Jasher 4:18


Genetic Engineering: Science or Serendipity
by Michael (libertarian)
Published: March 11, 2008
A lot of the GE debate is after-the-fact; it is post mortum. The multi-national corporations have already done it; it is released into the environment in many forms already...


Arguments Against Genetic Engineering:
by Michael (libertarian)
Published: March 10, 2008
The biotech debate is ongoing. For some of us who found out eight years ago or more about it the debate has been scant and is long overdue...


ICCR's "Don't Plant GM Beets" Campaign
by Michael (libertarian)
Published: March 7, 2008
At long last a bright point in the genetically modified food debate: The Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility's campaign "Don't Plant GM Beets"


One Person One Vote
by Kipper Mathews (libertarian)
Published: March 4, 2008
The Birth of The New American Order.


Dispelling a Common Myth
by an existentialist (libertarian)
Published: February 22, 2008
AIDS, and all that jazz.


Musings on the Republic of Lakotah
by Chad_Underdonk (libertarian)
Published: February 17, 2008
My musings on the Republic of Lakotah, its viability, and its future.


AIM Trimbach and the FBI
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: February 6, 2008
American Indian Movement or American Indian Mafia? Leonard Peltier or Joseph Trimbach? Who do we trust?


1973 Siege at Wounded Knee: The Battle America Forgot
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: February 5, 2008
The Battle at Wounded Knee taught many important lessons. America must re-learn these lessons before history repeats itself!


Critics and Their Conclusions
by an existentialist (libertarian)
Published: February 5, 2008
Would homosexuality lead to the extinction of humanity as we know it? Find out next time!


Answers For All
by an existentialist (libertarian)
Published: February 5, 2008
In the fight for control, the only answer is libertarianism.


A Message to Christians that Support Ron Paul
by Lou Poumakis (libertarian)
Published: February 3, 2008
This article addresses the root causes behind the cultural changes of the 20th century and how and why Christians are uniquely positioned to effect a reversal of the decline we’ve experienced.


Republic of Lakotah answers tough questions
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: January 30, 2008
Will they have a dictator? How is this Legit? Why aren't tribal leaders behind it? Who put Russell Means in charge?


The Lakotah Republic is a "Big Idea"
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: January 25, 2008
Insight from a Free-Lakotah.


How can Russell Means steal his own web-site?
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: January 22, 2008
It's been ignored so far but this was to good to pass up.


The Libertarian Freeman Revolution
by Gary Trieste (libertarian)
Published: January 21, 2008
What is the prognosis for the current freedom enthusiasts? Can the movement last, or is it just a passing social phase? Will statist government assimilate the fervor and drive of modern freeman activists? Or can it persevere past entrenched attitudes and old school politics.


A Short History of the Lakota Freedom Movement
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: January 20, 2008
It's not anything new. There has always been a Republic of Lakotah.


Ron Paul, Bibles and Bayonets
by Lou Poumakis (libertarian)
Published: January 16, 2008
This article addresses the long-term significance of the Ron Paul phenomenon from the point of view of his Christian supporters. It points out the need for specifically Christian support of the movement.


Republic of Lakotah Expects Real Estate Boom
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: January 16, 2008
Russell Means, Chief Facilitator, Provisional Government, Republic of Lakotah expects a real estate boom in Lakotah territory.


Joe Rogan on Ron Paul: "Americans Fear Change"
by creator (libertarian)
Published: January 16, 2008
Ron Paul may be the only real "Candidate of Change", but Joe Rogan, star of NBC TV's "Fear Factor," thinks Americans are just plain scared.


Black Hills Key Issue For Republic of Lakotah
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: January 15, 2008
The latest update on the Republic of Lakotah, gives the world a better view of key issues involved in the formation of the Republic. It reveals some of the strategy involved, and shows why this won't just go away.


World Without War, Hate, or Destruction
by Beau Beauregard (libertarian)
Published: January 15, 2008
Life is so short and so fragile. Needless suffering can be avoided if we should just put the effort in to making it a reality.


Is Ron Paul To Blame For His Supporters' Every Action?
by creator (libertarian)
Published: January 15, 2008
Direct attacks failing, FOX implicates Ron Paul in the actions of a few supporters. Who is really to blame?


Emergency In Republic of Lakotah
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: January 14, 2008
Elderly folks, and little children will freeze, or starve this winter. Lovers of freedom can help!


The Fire Eater ad hominem Challenge
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: January 14, 2008
In the spirit of Gandhi, I challenge you to help me to "be the change I want to see."


The Republic of Lakotah is Legit
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: January 13, 2008
The Republic of Lakotah has come under fire, of late. Public opinion has counted them out. Here is why public opinion is wrong!


Republic of Lakotah Wants Peaceful Solutions
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: January 12, 2008
The Rupublic of Lakotah is striving against all odds for a peaceful solution in a violent World.


Refugees Seek Political Asylum In Lakotah Republic
by Hickory Hendrickson (libertarian)
Published: January 11, 2008
Russell Means, released a statement today on behalf of the Repulic of The Lakotah, offering lovers of freedom, political asylum.


Live Free (or die)
by Sterling (libertarian)
Published: January 8, 2008
New Hampshire state motto should be changed from Live Free or Die, to Live Free (or die). There is a big difference


Quick Views from the UK, Monday
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: January 7, 2008
DigitalBob is traveling for business this week in the UK, and will be back next week. He won't have access to American television, which may not be a bad thing. This is intended to be first in a series of notes this week.


Media Bias: It isn't always about Politics
by Max Kennedy (libertarian)
Published: January 4, 2008
Student journalist does interview with Christian evangelist and is denied certificate by college.


Ron Paul, RINOs, and... CINOs?
by creator (libertarian)
Published: January 3, 2008
Ron Paul, a 10-term Republican Congressman, is clearly no "Republican In Name Only". But, What in the world is a "CINO?"


Fear Mongering the new Fad
by American Woman (libertarian)
Published: January 3, 2008
Today's level of Fear mongering and Paranoia propaganda is an level that surpasses the Y2K pandemic. What Gives?


West Irving Park Road, Chicago
by Sterling (libertarian)
Published: December 31, 2007
An observation on how the unique character of America has changed in my life-time.


Is Money A Good Substitute for Love?
by EJ Moosa (libertarian)
Published: December 25, 2007
This Christmas Day, more money will exchange hands voluntarily between friends and family than any other day of the year. Is it Love?


March Madness
by HammerDR (libertarian)
Published: December 24, 2007
Hoosiers are the heart and soul of American values


The Glories of Christmas; Gifts Past and Yet-To-Be
by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster (libertarian)
Published: December 23, 2007
This is my yearly Christmas card. I never know what it is going to be until I sit down and write it. I think James Dean, my Jimmy, would be pleased to know someone remembers his love of Nature.


Throwing stuff and killing dogs!
by Scrappy Koala (libertarian)
Published: December 15, 2007
Why athletes are not heros


The Difference Between a Suicide Bomber and a Mall Shooter
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: December 14, 2007
One is a strategy; the other an unintended consequence.


To kill or not to kill - That is the question....
by Larry Warrick (libertarian)
Published: December 11, 2007
The abortion issue is a moral minefield, fraught with unforseen dangers far beyond the question of whether life begins at conception. If you want to kill your 'foetus', go ahead, let your conscience be your guide.


Religiosity, Romney, Huckabee And Ron Paul Politics
by Scott from Oregon (libertarian)
Published: December 8, 2007
Is Faith A Part Of The Presidential Paradigm?


ARCHANGEL VS VENDETTA
by Jim ODonnell (libertarian)
Published: December 3, 2007
How To Win The Battle When All Else Fails: A Fictional Scenario


Lackland AFB
by Sterling (libertarian)
Published: December 1, 2007
Young men and women join the Airforce and are molded into citizens from individuals.


Be Aware of the World Social Forum!
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: November 16, 2007
Jackie Smith, PhD, gives lecture at Notre Dame campus to introduce the World Social Forum during International Education Week, seeks student action.


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