Libertarianism
Libertarianism and its workability in light of human nature, the nature of the masses and of that minority fascinated with power.
Why Libertarianism Can Never Succeed
by Bill Schmalfeldt (liberal)
Published: January 17, 2012
As long as there are wolves in the forest, the sheep need a sheep dog.
My Dinner with Mike
by Gary Trieste (libertarian)
Published: July 23, 2011
In a college town coffeehouse, two political theorists engage in an intellectual conversation about the viability and vulnerabilities of a Libertarian Government.
Nations, or Nothing
by Brian McCandliss (libertarian)
Published: March 21, 2011
Libertarians talk about "State Sovereignty," but they will never do so in the context of the states being sovereign nations: here's why they must do so.
Equalization of Opportunity Bill for Literature Passed!
by Raven West (libertarian)
Published: March 20, 2011
Now all reading material must now be offered only in digital content for FREE!
Scott Adams' Noprivacyville, Anarcho Capitalism's Utopian Dream or Blueprint for Hell on Earth?
by Russell G. Davis (centrist)
Published: March 20, 2011
Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert recently put forth a thought experiment regarding a society where no one enjoys privacy. He puts forward a number of anti-individual ideas and it can be argued that we are trending towards them already. But it is an utopist notion doomed to failure because it fails to take into account human nature.
Opposing war doesn't make you a pacifist
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: February 27, 2011
One of the most misunderstood principles of libertarianism is the non-aggression principle. The misconception starts when we use the phrase "initiation of force." People tend to focus on the last word and ignore or forget the first.
N.C. Libertarians withdraw from LNC region
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: January 25, 2011
North Carolina and Texas dissatisfied with Region 1 representation
Call Me Saruman
by C.S. Milsted, Jr. (libertarian)
Published: December 21, 2010
Wherein I master the magic of the Enemy in support of liberty.
David Nolan: The Soul of the Libertarian Party
by Brian Irving (libertarian)
Published: November 23, 2010
R. Lee Wrights, a potential candidate for the 2012 Libertarian presidential nomination, released this statement on the death of party co-founder David Nolan.
Libertarianism: Left and Right
by Gene DeNardo (libertarian)
Published: June 6, 2010
Understanding the variety within the Libertarian worldview can help bridge differences.
"Anarchists" for "Total Government" (Glenn Beck Corrected)
by Dan Clore (libertarian)
Published: March 3, 2010
Glenn Beck recently described a political schema of his own devising which places "anarchists" among those who favor "total government", along with progressives, communists, fascists, Nazis, birthers, and 9/11 truthers. This column corrects this falsehood and briefly explains anarchism.
Let's Abolish Government
by Larry Warrick (libertarian)
Published: January 16, 2010
The right to life is the right to resist tyranny
Liar! You're no libertarian!
by Larry Warrick (libertarian)
Published: January 14, 2010
Ross Williams wants me to stand still and be categorized.
Libertarians Awake
by SovereignJim (libertarian)
Published: December 29, 2009
Quit wasting your time, energy and money. Do something useful
A Real "Libertarian" Bozo
by Dan Clore (libertarian)
Published: December 15, 2009
Response to a pair of columns by Garry Reed of the Dallas Libertarian Examiner, falsely accusing the new Danish group Libertarian Socialists of stealing the term "libertarian" from the American Libertarian Right.
A Critique of the Libertarian movement
by Jay Wendt (centrist)
Published: December 1, 2009
I explain my views on Libertarianism and show some flaws in the ideology.
Rand Paul, Are You Really a Republican? KY Wants to Know.
by John Armstrong (libertarian)
Published: November 13, 2009
Dr. Rand Paul is running for the U.S. Senate as a Republican. But is he one?
Misinformation about Fair Trade
by Dan Clore (libertarian)
Published: September 1, 2009
An attempt to clarify the facts about Fair Trade certification and refute misinformation about it spread by certain libertarians.
Does the Nolan Chart Properly Identify Libertarians?
by C.S. Milsted, Jr. (libertarian)
Published: August 30, 2009
The Nolan Chart definition of the word "libertarian" is at odds with several other definitions. Which definition should prevail?
Can libertarians overthrow the Neo-Conservatives?
by Dale Husband (liberal)
Published: August 26, 2009
Libertarians as a party don't win elections because they limit their diversity, which in turn limits their numbers. That needs to change.
"Willful Ignorance" .. The Destruction of Liberty and Freedom
by Cathleen Lombard (libertarian)
Published: August 21, 2009
Because of the ignorance of the people, this country will be sold out to socialism and the Marxist ideologies of those who haven't a clue that our Nation's Legacy is a stake.
An Open Letter to the Libertarian National Committee
by David F. Nolan (libertarian)
Published: July 17, 2009
Libertarian Party Founder David F. Nolan expresses his concerns about the current direction of the LP in a letter distributed to the members of the Libertarian National Committee.
What the Libertarian National Committee Should Do
by George Phillies (libertarian)
Published: May 25, 2009
I propose an organizations structure and partial list of tasks that might give libertarians an effective National Party.
What is Libertarian Centrism?
by George Phillies (libertarian)
Published: May 14, 2009
I discuss Libertarian centrism, a political position that rejects right-wing Republicanism, anarchism, racism, and scientific know-nothingism.
What the Libertarian Party Needs to Win
by George Phillies (libertarian)
Published: May 2, 2009
I outline key elements that the Libertarian political movement, whether the current national party or not, needs in order to win elections.
Reclaiming the Libertarian Party
by David F. Nolan (libertarian)
Published: March 6, 2009
Principled libertarians must take action to reclaim the LP for consistent advocates of liberty. The December 11 Group has been launched to lead in that effort.
The Many Faces of Libertarianism
by Peter Namtvedt (libertarian)
Published: March 4, 2009
The splintered program known as Libertarianism will fail to achieve its mission. It will shed key pieces of its platform until it is totally neutered. It lacks a proper moral foundation.
How to spot a Libertarian
by Gary Wood (conservative)
Published: February 22, 2009
The word is so connected to the Libertarian Party today many may be confused about the focus of libertarianism. This is something many in our community and across this country embrace in their daily lives.
Is it time for libertarians to be Post-LP?
by John Wingspread Howell (libertarian)
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.
Bailouts, Stimulus Plans and Liberty
by Lou Poumakis (libertarian)
Published: February 8, 2009
Why have we lost so much of our liberty? What can we do to regain the freedom we once enjoyed?
Lets Not Be Energy Vampires
by John Wingspread Howell (libertarian)
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.
The Constitutional-libertarian
by Ken D. Berry, MD (libertarian)
Published: January 21, 2009
A partial description of a creature who understands and believes in the core concepts of libertarian philosophy, but who also realizes that America was the closest the world has yet come to these ideals, and who judges this experiment cannot be allowed to fail either by defeat, by treachery or by slow attrition.
Libertarianism: If Not Now, Then When?
by Joel S. Hirschhorn (libertarian)
Published: January 11, 2009
In these terrible economic times, is it not reasonable to think that if libertarianism was ever to have a chance of attracting very broad public support as an alternative to what the US has had for many, many decades, would this be the time?
We Libertarians are Square Pegs in This Round Hole
by Moonbow (libertarian)
Published: December 15, 2008
Why don't we fit in? What makes us so different than everyone else?
American Revolution circa 2008: Ayn Rand and her Objective Morality
by Nickalis N. Tower (libertarian)
Published: December 14, 2008
Philosopher Ayn Rand, the Defender of Reason, Individualism, and Capitalism, could be the seed of America's Future Prosperity
Libertarianism is DEAD
by Joe W. (libertarian)
Published: December 7, 2008
My view on libertarian philosophy. Not to be confused with an attack on the Libertarian Party or individuals mentioned in the article.
Should Angela Keaton be Burned Alive for Witch Craft?
by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster (libertarian)
Published: December 6, 2008
Or is it time to get serious about the LP as a tool for freedom?
Literary Feuds on Nolan Chart
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: November 23, 2008
Shooting at the Diverse Choir in These Here Parts
Libertarian politics in Ontario, Canada
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: November 10, 2008
Libertarian politics in Ontario, Canada, are certainly unique -- or are they?
A NeoCon Strategy for Libertarians
by Treg (libertarian)
Published: November 7, 2008
Libertarians took the high road in 1971, built Think Tanks, made magazines, and found zero success. What ideologically small group has had amazing success? NeoCons. Both on the Left and Right. Like any good business, we must adjust and adapt. We don't need to buy their product, just adapt their successful strategy, and make it our own. Now just what would that look like? Lets see..
Libertarian Posterboy: Barack Obama
by John Armstrong (libertarian)
Published: October 29, 2008
Stupid decisions only haunt you forever if you get caught.
The Libertarian 'Poof!' Theory
by Ron Bain (libertarian)
Published: October 24, 2008
Many Libertarians seem to believe that the world will one day wake up libertarian, without election victories or media coverage. What hogwash!
The Execution of Eddie Slovik
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: October 19, 2008
A private dies because of the generals' fears
Categorizing 'libertarians'
by TheOneLaw (libertarian)
Published: October 13, 2008
libertarians from a different perspective - the legal framework libertarians are willing to tolerate.
Mark to Market, SEC? No, to Tinkerbell
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: October 1, 2008
Justifying the bailout by shooting the messenger
LP: The Meltdown Continues
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 11, 2008
The meltdown ot the Lp continues, with Barr speeding the process
The Libertarian Party has Come Back to Me -
by Bruce West (libertarian)
Published: August 24, 2008
Most political parties have left their constituents with no represention of their views. The Libertarian party has come back to represent my opinions.
Be Nice in Italy, Where They Need a Ron Paul
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: August 21, 2008
A wopping good tale of unintended (we hope) consequences in Bootland.
2008: The Five Faces of Political libertarianism
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: August 17, 2008
This year the Libertarian Party has nominated Bob Barr for President. Small "l" libertarians are divided between five different candidates.
Fast-food Moratorium Accomplishes Nothing
by Steven M. Paquin (libertarian)
Published: August 3, 2008
For one year the South Los Angeles dinning scene will remain stagnant thanks to the L.A. city council.
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