In case you needed more evidence that the debt problem in the United States was getting out of control (largely thanks to "conservative" Republican presidents), the national debt clock has run out of room. It is important to note that the "national debt" is not some fictitious figure that the government will one day have […]
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Our First Radio Ad
Dear Libertarian Supporter, Last week, we asked you for ideas on radio ads for the Libertarian Party during the 2008 presidential election.
House Should Stand Firm and Kill the Wall Street Bailout
The people said no and, for once, the Congress listened. But all of the usual suspects, including both Senators John McCain and Barack Obama, rallied behind the administration’s ill-considered Wall Street bailout and pushed it through the Senate. Now the bailout’s supporters are going back to the House and hope to buy off enough votes […]
Where have all our representatives gone?
At first, it was but three pages. Then, it grew to 42. When it was voted on last night, the bill was the size of a novel.
Reason Goes Hollywood
Celebrate 40 Years of Reason at Reason Goes Hollywood! Nothing captures the American imagination like Hollywood—and now, lovers of liberty will gather on the Walk of Fame to explore the ways in which film and freedom converge. Come find out more about the future of American cinema—and join in the party of the year as […]
Radio Ad Contest
Are you ready to be the voice of liberty for the Libertarian Party? If so, you just may have your chance. The election is 36 days around the corner, and the LP is gearing up for our first radio ads of the season, and we’re looking for you, the loyal supporter, for ideas.
Barr Will Save You Money
A study released by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) listed Bob Barr as the most fiscally responsible candidate running for president, noting a Barr presidency would cut federal spending by a whopping $200.9 billion.
Government Says You Owe Wall Street $3,278
Dear American Taxpayer, Like most Americans, I’m sure you were glued to the news about the "financial crisis" and the government’s "fix" for the problem. You probably heard that the government was going to come in and save the mortgage industry by bailing out failing corporations. And, you probably heard both Barack Obama and John […]
“White House Upbeat on Economy, Defends AIG Move”
Did that Miami Herald headline grab your attention? It did to me. So what does the White House think about our economy? Good question. Here is their answer today from Press Secretary Dana Perino: "I recognize that this issue of ‘strength’ (of the economy) has come into the 2008 election," she said. "I’m not going […]
50 Days
Dear Libertarian Supporter, If you check out the front page of the Libertarian Party’s Web site, you will notice there are only 50 days left until the presidential election. Just 50 days until we elect the next president of the United States. It seems just yesterday that Bob Barr, our presidential nominee, took […]
Palin not the first female V.P.
For Immediate Release Friday, August 29, 2008 In the discussion about Sen. John McCain’s pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate, it should be noted that the Libertarian Party vice-presidential nominee Tonie Nathan was the first woman ever to receive an electoral vote. In 1972, Roger MacBride, a Republican elector from Virginia, […]
Biden?
A text message arrived at my phone this morning announced that Democratic Senator Barack Obama had selected Delaware Senator Joe Biden as his running mate. I looked at it, said, "No surprise there," and went back to sleep.