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This is a hodge-podge category for articles related to all major and minor political parties and their activities, for articles that don't readily fit into other categories.


No Matter Who Wins, Americans Lose
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: January 30, 2012
For Americans fed up with both major parties and their presidential candidates there is something smart, patriotic and courageous to do.

I am sorry, But I can no longer defend the Republican Party
by Patrick Adkins (centrist)
Published: December 10, 2011
My dismissing of the Republican Party of today.

All You Need To Know About The Republican Party
by John Kusumi (centrist)
Published: November 5, 2010
A U.S. political party

The New Religious Right?
by calvtob14 (conservative)
Published: August 3, 2010
A faction of the Republican Party seems to have unseat the Religious Right as the De Facto leader of the Republican party.

Constitution Party - Is There a Difference?
by Larry Warrick (libertarian)
Published: June 24, 2010
Both mainstream parties are struggling to hold their base of supporters. Is it time for a new sheriff in town?

A Sherman Pledge for LNC Chair Candidates
by Steve Kubby (libertarian)
Published: May 9, 2010
The new LNC chairman to be elected this later this month should not also be a candidate for president.

Dissatisfaction with Congress reflects anger towards warped political parties
by Mark Vogl (conservative)
Published: April 26, 2010
Special interests and elitist agendas dictate the character of both national political parties leaving Joe and Jane America no where to go.

NC Libertarians offer prescription for 'big government' disease
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: April 13, 2010
There is a disease spreading in North Carolina and the country and health care reform is not the cure but one of the symptoms, the chair of the North Carolina Libertarian Party told delegates gathered for the party's annual state convention in Burlington April 10.

Republicans failed to provide a real alternative to the issues we face
by Mark Vogl (libertarian)
Published: April 7, 2010
The Democrats developed plans based on their ideology, and now they are implementing them...we shouldn't be surprised

The Roots of America's Political Parties
by Ryan Burgett (libertarian)
Published: January 28, 2010
Very few people know and understand the roots of the Republican and Democrat parties. This article presents the truth.

Adam Smith Was Right
by James Oaksun (libertarian)
Published: January 23, 2010
The LNC's financial troubles continue. A new, prudent approach is needed. Only new leadership will bring that.

What a Freedom Party Would be Like
by C.S. Milsted, Jr. (libertarian)
Published: September 29, 2009
The Libertarian Party was founded on a narrow definition of liberty. Here, we envision what a freedom party would be like, if based on a broader definition of freedom.

The "Other" Party
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: August 24, 2009
"The two parties should be almost identical so that the American people can "throw the rascals out" at any election without leading to any profound or extensive shifts in policy." - Carroll Quigley, from "Tragedy and Hope"

Why I hate political parties
by Dale Husband (liberal)
Published: June 23, 2009
Were we really making a change when we replaced the Republicans with the Democrats last year? Uh, no!

Last Chance for the GOP?
by Ben, Sr. (libertarian)
Published: May 18, 2009
The gubernatorial elections could mean a change of fortunes for Republicans, or the nail in the coffin. We shall see.

Michael Steele and the Republican Party: Stuck in Denial
by EJ Moosa (libertarian)
Published: May 16, 2009
At the Georgia Republican Convention, Michael Steele says we need a bigger tent with fresh faces and new ideas to regain power. He is wrong. We need people that will stick to principles.

What If They Threw a Party and No One Came?
by Raven West (libertarian)
Published: May 1, 2009
Is it time to end the partisan Party system and just elect those we feel will do the best job?

Not Any One Party
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: February 11, 2009
Although I participate in Republican Party politics, it's a vehicle, not a destination. Your decision about how to participate may vary.

Republicans Looking for Ideas
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: November 8, 2008
After getting trounced in the general elections this week, an activist group is trying to gather ideas for the RNC. This week party members are trying to figure out the new face and direction of the party. You can help.

Where the People Lead, the Leaders Will Follow
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: November 7, 2008
We are not even close to changing the direction of the GOP because so few people are doing anything productive about it.

The Pendulum Swings Yet Again
by Mike Blevins (libertarian)
Published: November 5, 2008
America has again fallen prey to the delusion of the two-party system.

Get Thee Outside The Political Box
by Vaughn (libertarian)
Published: November 3, 2008
Alternatives to working "within the system."

The Boston Tea Party Is The Future of Liberty
by Todd Andrew Barnett (libertarian)
Published: October 28, 2008
Todd Andrew Barnett, in his second speech to the BTP attendees at the Boston Tea Party's National Convention online, tells us why the BTP is the future of liberty in America.

Our Gathering at the Boston Tea Party's National Convention Tonight
by Todd Andrew Barnett (libertarian)
Published: October 28, 2008
Former Boston Tea Party Vice Chair Todd Andrew Barnett, in his first keynote speech to the BTP attendees at the Party's national convention, gives his thoughts on the convention on October 24, 2008.

Trouble in Boston Tea Paradise
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: October 24, 2008
The Boston Tea Party's presidential candidate says, "he can kiss me where the sun don't shine." The BTP National Chairman says that he "lies." The Florida BTP chair calls them "a den of fools." The news? This time, they are not talking about Bob Barr and the Libertarian Party.

Ron Paul and Party Politics
by John Wingspread Howell (libertarian)
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
by John Wingspread Howell (libertarian)
Published: August 30, 2008
Ron Paul's '08 campaign has paradoxically done some good for libertarianism but has hurt the Libertarian Party.

Two-Party Rule: Only One Better than China
by Mike Blevins (libertarian)
Published: August 26, 2008
For all the vaunted claims made about two-party rule, it is only one better than single-party rule--and operates in similar ways.

Everyone Won't
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: August 24, 2008
Third parties are like a bad football coach. They encourage everyone to tackle the head and ignore the legs completely.

Boston Tea Party endorses Phillies for President
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: August 12, 2008
The anti-Barr party endorses the anti-Barr candidate in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Prohibition Party - Dinosaurs Are Cool!
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
Published: August 2, 2008
Prohibition Party, eh? Dinosaurs are reputed to have roamed the great plains states. Today, they roam again it seems.

Why the GOP Has Become More Like the Democratic Party
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: July 20, 2008
History says it was inevitable.

Restaurants and Voting for President
by David K. Williams, Jr. (libertarian)
Published: July 18, 2008
Only two choices? You've got to be kidding.

Iowa GOP says Starbucks si, Sex no!
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: July 15, 2008
The authoritarian right tightens the noose around Iowa Republicans.

Why I Am Not a Libertarian
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: July 13, 2008
...or how my innate libertarianism is contrary to the Libertarian Party. Anyone who did not recognize the title of this article needs to move to the top of their reading list The Constitution of Liberty by F.A. Hayek.

Boston Tea Party nominee smears Barr
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: July 13, 2008
Charles Jay accuses the Libertarian Party candidate of racism and more, and suggests sabotage of the LP's ballot access campaign.

All the Charm of a Straight Razor
by Josh Koch (libertarian)
Published: July 12, 2008
The time has come for a running street battle with the two political parties. Are you ready to do battle with evil?

SHOPPING FOR A POLITICAL PARTY IS LIKE SHOPPING FOR A CELL PHONE
by Christopher Billings (libertarian)
Published: July 9, 2008
Discussing the similarities in price shopping with picking a political party.

The Libertarian Party Needs to Unite
by Michael P. Weinheimer (libertarian)
Published: June 6, 2008
The Libertarian Party hit itself pretty hard after their recent convention. It the Libertarian Party and libertarianism are to survive, the Party must unite and fight the two statist parties.

John McCain "Mr. Straight Talk"
by Freedom Writer (libertarian)
Published: June 5, 2008

The Libertarian Party Got What Was Coming
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: May 28, 2008
No political party has principles; some people do. So what? It only matters what they DO to promote those principles; that's what counts. Ron Paul brought principles to the GOP table this year. What are we going to DO about it?

Why the Libertarian Party Doesn't Work (at getting someone elected president)
by Jeremy West (libertarian)
Published: May 26, 2008
If we were to one day elect a Libertarian president who successfully dismantled many government programs and cut taxes dramatically that would be a wonderful break for a few years. But if that Libertarian president left the government structure as a whole intact it would then do what governments naturally do: grow.

Ron Paul, John McCain, And A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On...
by Scott from Oregon (libertarian)
Published: May 5, 2008
The Republican Party, once again, confounds me with the hyposcrisy it seems to embrace...

Republicrats: Why Working Across the Isle Doesn't Work
by jposty (libertarian)
Published: May 2, 2008
If there is one issue that seems to supersede the importance of Iraq and the economy to the voter it would be the candidates ability to work across the isle and "get things done." At least, that is the most important issue to the candidates, but do average voters really seek such a platform?

My Precinct Delegate Quandary
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: April 30, 2008
I'm seriously thinking of running for my first elected office. It shouldn't be this hard. So what's going through my mind that's keeping me from sending in the forms?

You Can Avoid Being Repelled; Its Your Choice
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: April 1, 2008
The more one exercises individual liberty in pursuit of goals, the less impact distractions can have.

STOP bickering and get to work!
by Alexander Jefferson (libertarian)
Published: March 14, 2008
Ron Paul supporters selfishly bicker among themselves putting off any real effort to carry the momentum forward.

Who will follow Ron Paul's example?
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: March 13, 2008
This article is one man's view of some of the challenges we, the GOP Ron Paul revolution, must face to shape the future of our government by the nature of our candidates. Sadly we must also work at changing our local party hierarchy simultaneously. Or how to end Republican 'friendly' fire.

Party over Principle
by Bob Smither (libertarian)
Published: March 11, 2008
Not listening to the base.

Ron Paul Delegates Update - Gaining Momentum!
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: March 8, 2008
Promoting conservative principles as we participate in the GOP nomination process is yielding great results!

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General ideas and suggestions to be implemented by third parties for electoral political success.