Libertarianism ( columnists)
Libertarianism and its workability in light of human nature, the nature of the masses and of that minority fascinated with power.
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 libertarian)
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.
A Public Reply to Ayn R Key Regarding Libertarianville
by Master C (liberal)
Published: January 17, 2009
I guess it’s always a mistake to think that intelligent people can see the additional implications of points you’re making, but sometimes they can’t see beyond their own biases or self-interest.
Libertarianville Sure Ain't No Walnut Grove!
by Master C (liberal)
Published: January 17, 2009
Some have tried to paint a picture of their Libertarian ideals so that it makes them look like sharing, caring, generosity, kindness, and cooperation are the mantra they believe in. That's as big a deception as the Wolf dressing up in Granny's clothes to fool Little Red Riding Hood!
Welcome To Libertarianville!
by Master C (liberal)
Published: January 16, 2009
What would it be like if we could find a town where Libertarian ideals were practiced? Would it be a thriving paradise of modern technology, or a place where septic systems and outhouses prevail?
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?
The Spirit of Liberty
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: December 20, 2008
My final message to the Ontario Libertarian Party as party Chairman.
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.
New Liberty Movement: The LP Is Dead (UPDATED 11/13/08)
by Spencer Jayden (libertarian)
Published: October 25, 2008
The LP has failed you, the small-L libertarian, faithful adherent of freedom, for 37 years. In what should be the last straw, you keep coming back for more...
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.
A Small Historical Note for Libertarians
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: July 31, 2008
Hope and Change as it actually occurred once upon a recent time
Obama as Britney Spears; Paris Hilton
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: July 31, 2008
If it takes a John McCain to call him out, so be it.
A Respectful Suggestion to Dr. David Kelley and the Board of Directors of The Atlas Society
by Nickalis N. Tower (libertarian)
Published: July 26, 2008
This article ponders the nature of Dr. Kelley's personal championing of Individualism and of Rational Libertarianism during his past twenty years. Nick Flint offers his suggestion as to the new possible names (and brands) under which The Atlas Society, which currently brands itself as being "The Center for Objectivism", might carry on the late Ayn Rand's fight for Individual Liberty into the 21st Century and beyond, distinguish itself from ARI, and grow Objectivism in both the American and world culture.
Moral Individualism and Objectivism for Liberty
by Nickalis N. Tower (libertarian)
Published: July 23, 2008
Dr. David Kelley and William Thomas plan to form new intellectual alliances at the Cato Institute Wednesday, July 30th, by sponsoring an event to discuss Individualism and Liberty from a Rational point of view.
Debating Jim Davidson (I)
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: July 21, 2008
The national chair of the Boston Tea Party replies to my earlier criticism of his candidate, by criticizing Bob Barr.
Vote Selling Protected By Natural Rights
by Steven M. Paquin (libertarian)
Published: July 13, 2008
Why Max Sanders should not be prosecuted for trying to sell his vote for president.
The Pilgrim's Progress
by Josh Koch (libertarian)
Published: July 7, 2008
An appeal to LP purists on behalf of Bob Barr from a recovering Republican in full remission.
Independence Day Is Not For Patriots
by Steven M. Paquin (libertarian)
Published: July 6, 2008
Independence Day's truly selfish character.
John McCain's $300 Million Battery
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: July 3, 2008
If there is a way to negate a good idea, the bureaucrats will find it.
The Nature of Anarchism
by Dan Clore (libertarian)
Published: July 2, 2008
A brief explanation of anarchism.
Phillies slams Paul and Barr at state meeting
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: July 1, 2008
Former candidate calls Ron Paul "the candidate of the party of racism," accuses Bob Barr of trying to instigate a "pogrom", and claims the national Libertarian Party is "in the grip of southern white bigots".
Unconstitutionality Of Executing Child Rapists Decided By Popular Demand
by Steven M. Paquin (libertarian)
Published: June 30, 2008
A revealing of amorality within the Supreme Court's decision of Kennedy v. Louisiana.
Musings of a "Mature" Libertarian
by Josh Koch (libertarian)
Published: June 27, 2008
Charles Wheelan, statist propagandist, mocked libertarianism. I'm responding on behalf of the ill-used straw man.
Chinooks of change
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: June 21, 2008
The national Libertarian parties in Canada and the U.S. change leadership and strategy.
New Hampshire Libertarians passivity towards Bob Barr insures their continued irrelevency
by Tully (libertarian)
Published: June 14, 2008
The party's political operatives decided to gather those signatures prior to the Libertarian Party convention. They gathered signatures for George Phillies...not Barr
Ron Paul, Stop Signs, Shotguns, And The Jizz-Of-Is...
by Scott from Oregon (libertarian)
Published: June 12, 2008
Just what in the Ron Paul Ding Dang Deelio are we growing for?
Selling Liberty
by Josh Koch (libertarian)
Published: June 12, 2008
Selling liberty to your neighbor requires sacrifice. You have to be willing not to judge and keep people out to sell freedom to your friends.
Common Objections to Liberty (III): But who would take care of the roads?
by Jeremy West (libertarian)
Published: June 10, 2008
Probably the most common question asked when talking about a world without a government is: But who would take care of the roads? I don’t dismiss this question out of hand. I, in fact, believe that there probably would be far less roads if government hadn’t built them.
Anarchy in the GOP!
by Orwell1984 (libertarian)
Published: June 9, 2008
Tom Delay admits that the GOP is falling apart!
Parsing the Libertarian Party Platform (I)
by Jack Galway (libertarian)
Published: June 5, 2008
The 2008 Platform is a beautiful piece of work! Why won't the left and right adopt more of it?
The Second Coming
by Jack Galway (libertarian)
Published: June 4, 2008
If the gop and the punditry do not convert mccain into the second coming of ron paul -- quickly -- they will be watching the next 4 years on tv!
rEVOLution or Reaction?
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: May 23, 2008
Much more hangs on the outcome of the Libertarian Party presidential nominating race than a simple choice of nominee.
Libertarianism and Local Government
by Lou Poumakis (libertarian)
Published: May 18, 2008
The effectiveness of Libertarianism at different levels of government
You Tubing the Libertarian Race
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: May 16, 2008
Never mind delegate polls. How are the Libertarian Party candidates for President doing on You Tube?
A party going on?
by Jack Galway (libertarian)
Published: May 13, 2008
To what extent is the Libertarian cause aided by partisanship, by emulating the big parties?
Common Objections to Liberty (II): There are too many stupid people in the world
by Jeremy West (libertarian)
Published: May 13, 2008
“I would agree with libertarianism if it weren’t for the fact that there are so many stupid people in the world.”
Vote for who you want to win!
by John Crosley (libertarian)
Published: May 12, 2008
Strategy to win the White House that I think everyone can agree with and would actually work.
The Suspense is Over, or Maybe Not
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: May 12, 2008
Bob Barr has finally announced that he is seeking the Libertarian nomination for President.
Common Objections to Liberty (I): Who would pay for medical research in a libertarian world?
by Jeremy West (libertarian)
Published: May 12, 2008
In a world where money is not confiscated by the force of government, many are afraid that no one would pay for medical research for projects such as curing cancer. This is simply not the case.
The Revolution has already Begun
by John Crosley (libertarian)
Published: May 10, 2008
Its time to pick Ron Paul's successor who can best lead the revolution into the white house in 2008.
Relight the Flame of Freedom in Denver - End WAR
by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster (libertarian)
Published: May 8, 2008
The scum who float to the top are congealing in the LP. Time to scoop them off.
A Wife's Review of a Macanudo Gold Label Cigar
by Sarah Joy Albrecht (libertarian)
Published: May 4, 2008
A wife's review of a Macanudo Gold Label cigar - from a Libertarian perspective, of course.
Libertarianism, Liberty and Christianity
by Lou Poumakis (libertarian)
Published: April 30, 2008
Differing opinions within Libertarianism. How can liberty, once realized, be maintained?
Truck Nutz and the Libertarians
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: April 29, 2008
How is a man supposed to write deadly serious political commentary from a prone position, engulfed in giggles?
V For Viability: A Libertarian Series
by Spencer Jayden (libertarian)
Published: April 27, 2008
A preface to my column which will employ both opinion and reason into maximizing the Libertarian Party's presence.
For Goodness Sake: Madonna Embraces Ron Paul
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: April 26, 2008
The funnel queen buys Ron Paul's pro-people argument, at least so far as starving Malawi is concerned.
The Libertarian Party: Is it Time for a Woman President? YES!
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: April 21, 2008
The Libertarian Party this year has a superabundance of good candidates. Two of the candidates stand out .
Avoiding Revolution with Ron Paul and the Libertarians
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: April 16, 2008
Revolution is an avoidable disaster if libertarians carefully sift their ideas and promote the best of them.
Robert Poole and Privatization - Enemies of Freedom
by Melinda Pillsbury-Foster (libertarian)
Published: April 14, 2008
You knew that Cato had a covert agenda aimed at selling us into serfdom. But you may have missed what happened on the way to privatizing America. The Troll of the Roads, Bob Poole is coining money on the program that includes the Real ID, the NAU, and globalization. You need to know.
FLDS and Texas Play Nice, Averting New Ruby Ridge, Waco
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: April 8, 2008
In a show of admirable self-restraint, the polygamist Mormon sect and Texas law officers defuse potential gunplay.
Six Candidates and one on the verge
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: April 7, 2008
The Libertarian Party held its Heartland Conference in Kansas City this weekend. Six candidates debated, but the media concentrated on the keynoter.
A Libertarian on George Phillies
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: April 5, 2008
George Phillies has invited Ron Paul supporters to support the Libertarian Party (and presumably his candidacy). However, his record suggests that that support will not be mutual.
George Phillies on Libertarians and Conservatives
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: April 5, 2008
A Libertarian candidate for President with a caveat for conservatives
No Pizza Hut at Ron Paul Parties
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: April 2, 2008
A gun to his head, a Pizza Hut driver shoots down the armed robber and is rewarded with a pink slip.
The Great Nipple-Ring Caper; Ron Paul Supporter Gets it Off His Chest
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: March 28, 2008
Stalwart TSA agents defend American travelers from the peril of metallic boobery.
Good Plan, Wrong Target, Poor Timing
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: March 26, 2008
The Granny Warriors seek support for their April 15 rally. I can't give it to them
For they're hanging men and women there for the Wearin' o' the Green
by Jack Galway (libertarian)
Published: March 18, 2008
This song was written deliberately with a jaunty tune and meter so that when sung in Gaelic, the Brit oppressors would not know it as the protest that it was.
Tasan, Nineteenth Century Korea's Paleo-Confucian Classical Liberal
by Joshua Snyder (libertarian)
Published: March 18, 2008
A profile of the last great Korean Confucian scholar and his affinities with Catholicism and Classical Liberalism.
Eliot Spitzer: The Emperor's Club Dip
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: March 10, 2008
This is Libertarianism? This is Self-Reliance?
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: March 9, 2008
An awful lot of the response to Representative Paul's effectively ending his campaign seems to be divided between despondance, dependence, and delusion.
The State of the Movement
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: March 9, 2008
Libertarianism and anti-statism at another crossroads as Ron Paul readies himself to resume the battle as a congressman.
Small Steps
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: March 5, 2008
If Ron Paul is to be an historical footnote, let's make it a good one
Christian Libertarianism Makes Sense for Ron Paul And for Me
by creator (libertarian)
Published: March 4, 2008
Are Libertarianism and Christianity fundamentally incompatible? Ron Paul is a Christian politician with distinctly libertarian views. He does not "push" his Christianity on others. Neither do I.
Christian Libertarianism Is An Oxymoron.
by Scott from Oregon (libertarian)
Published: March 3, 2008
How can submission and liberty coexist in the same brain?
Blind Illogical Hatred
by Logical Premise (statist)
Published: February 27, 2008
What's the point of "discussion"
WFB, RIP
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: February 27, 2008
Farewell to a Notable Anti-Statist
Small Steps
by Kishi (centrist)
Published: February 26, 2008
The larger Revolution is won by countless smaller revolutions in the thinking of the people. It falls to Libertarians to make it happen. Here are some thoughts on how.
Super-short
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: February 22, 2008
Just a little post-debate rant
Statism on Steroids
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: February 18, 2008
Felony, felony; all is felony.
Libertarian wisdom
by Jack Galway (libertarian)
Published: February 14, 2008
This is my collection of quotations that are a good fit with libertarian principles -- with links to the sources.
The Closed Opening
by Kishi (centrist)
Published: February 13, 2008
McCain is winning, dragging one endorsement after another. The Conservatives don't want this man. Why isn't Ron Paul getting anywhere with this?
The Iron Curtain
by Random Outlier (libertarian)
Published: February 10, 2008
Libertarian arguments crumble in a marketplace of our natural allies, conservative voters with a stake in state welfarism.
Look Locally
by an existentialist (libertarian)
Published: February 9, 2008
Win or lose, we must start recapturing liberty at the local and state levels.
How Do We Stay Together If Ron Paul Loses?
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: February 7, 2008
I need to disagree with two of my friends on the future course for Libertarians. I want to tell my other friends why, and get your respons
Thinking About the Conditions of Liberty
by Steven Yates (libertarian)
Published: February 6, 2008
What are the conditions of liberty and freedom? This is a question libertarians need to think about and have an answer to before they can expect to move forward. How do we control power; and how do we encourage necessary vigilance?
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