As far as Romney bashing gays – ONE citation, Fred. After 17,000 citizens signed two seperate petitions to define marriage, and eliminate the Goodrige decision by our court (btw – did you know that the two gay plaintiffs had split up?), after EIGHT YEARS of trying to allow the electorate to have a say as is their RIGHT under the Massachusetts Constitution – Romney said he thought the vote should proceed. THAT is called gay bashing in Massachusetts!

And THAT my friends, is how a one-party Dem legislatue works.

Not only will there be an immediate impact (lower property taxes, for example) to excite the voters and educate them towards the Libertarian position, but this will also provide the training ground for a large and critical mass of legislators to learn their trade before setting off to the Congress.

A solid base of accomplishment will be needed before Libertarianism can ascend to the national stage. Even if a sub critical mass is achieved, this will either result in the GOP “stealing” the best ideas and people for themselves, or allowing the Libertarians to become the dominent force inside the Republican tent. This is probably a program for a generation.

Actually, the gang that can’t shoot straight did pass one. Unfortunately, time will tell if this bill will actually accomplish something and this is probably it on the limited government front.

Name one libertarian-oriented policy decision that President Bush has made this year. Again, just one.

Zip, nada, zilch, just like the other four years.

When you have the House GOP leadership pushing a bill to raise the minimum wage, what value is it if the only Republican who votes against it is Ron Paul ?

We’ll see if Ron Paul is the only one.

The GOP was a great place for libertarians in the days of Reagan and the Contract with America, but that certainly isn’t true now.

The problem is that today, I’m not sure that Reagan and even Newt Gingrich could win the Republican primary. The 2008 presidential primaries will probably determine the course and the fate of the GOP and whether or not limited-government supporters can call it home or not. Unfortunately, it’s not looking good at this point with George Allen, John McPain, and Mitt Romney as the front-runners (the only thing these three have in common is they stand for nothing).

Can only believe that I’am the object of your affliction, since I was the most abusive toward those you apparently commune with. While you protest that you are, in fact, a “loyal, honestly democratic American” me thinks you protest too much and, therefore, in fact, are not what you claim to be. Let me put you to a test; a short, painless question: ‘Should the U.N. Flag fly above the U.S. flag?’ Please be honest. Even the slightest wavering will be indicated on microscopic examination of your typed response.

I’d ask you for evidence to support your argument, but its rather obvious you don’t have any.

Name one libertarian-oriented bill that the Republican Congress has passed this year. Just one.

Name one libertarian-oriented policy decision that President Bush has made this year. Again, just one.

When you have the House GOP leadership pushing a bill to raise the minimum wage, what value is it if the only Republican who votes against it is Ron Paul ?

The GOP was a great place for libertarians in the days of Reagan and the Contract with America, but that certainly isn’t true now.

Friends! Romans! Countrymen! Lend me your ears!…

American “third”, “fourth”, “fifth”, “etc.”, parties buck the current, they swim up stream against a torrent, they encounter rock after rock and knock themselves out trying to punch each and every one out of their way. They get no where!

Once upon a time! In the late 1930′s. A fellow named Hitler invaded Poland. One thing led to another and on another day he also invaded a country called the USSR. In the USofA, in those days, a bunch of extremist groups decided they needed to melt into the woodwork of American party politics. So all (well nearly all) of the American “Commies” and “Anarchists” became invisible. Most joined the Democratic Party. Several became Republicans. As the years went by they became trusted and loyal Democrats and Republicans –though they still kept in touch via mail and in “professional”, “civic” and “social” organizations. Many became Teachers, and later Professors. Many became Lawyers; over time, the best and brightest became Judges.. Many worked hard and advanced within their party’s organization; some were elected to local and state office, a few made it to Congress. Some became Ministers and Preachers, Rabbi’s and Priests; they too advanced within their calling, and attained more and more power over the direction of their congregations. Many were already in Labor Organizations, they too bit their lips and advanced over time. Many joined the organizations of the Civil Rights Movement; they, too, worked hard and advanced. Many of the children of these hard working people went on to follow their parents. They, too, became believers and hard working apostles of the Gospel of Marx. Many of them founded or joined new groups like the Black Panthers, or Women’s Lib, Inc., or Gay Rights, Inc., etc. Needless to say, they were all very successful. When the opportunity presented itself, in the late-1960′s, they began to make their push to take full control of the Democratic Party. The rest is… (history?)

Suggestion: Take over, and TAKE BACK, the Democratic Party! We DO need two parties in this country; both of which are “American” and believe in a traditional, non-European, non-Communist, non-”All Power and Glory to the U.N.” philosophy. You may also want to cover your bets and keep increasing your strength in the GOP as well. Unless the two major parties are both “American”, we’re sunk.

With the likes of Ted “The Red” Kennedy, Crazy Howard Dean, Nancy Pill-o-si, etc., etc., ad nauseam, you shouldn’t want for motivation. “History” really is a strange teacher, isn’t she? If the “bad guys” could make it happen once, it’s possible the “good guys” can also make it work for them. Right? Left? Si?

Let’s Roll.

For one example, Mike Bozarth was elected to the St. Joseph City Council just this April as a Democrat. Before joining the Democratic Party, Mike was very active in the Libertarian Party of Missouri.

I also find it ironic that Eric is bold enough to throw out Ron Paul as an example of an elected libertarian Republican when he’s made calls for him to be defeated by a ‘true’ pro-war libertarian.

For a List of Elected and Appointed libertarians currently holding office nationwide, all as either Republicans or Libertarian Party members, (Not a single libertarian in any state holds office under the Democrat banner) go to:

http://www.mainstreamlibertarian.com

Have you not heard of Texas Congressman Ron Paul, or Cong. Jeff Flake of Arizona?

How about State Representatives Leon Drolet in Michigan, Vic Kohring in Alaska, Bob Hedlund in Massachusetts, Ken Lindell in Maine, Toby Nixon in Washington State, Jerry O’Neil in Montana, most of whom are currently or have in the past been affiliated with the Libertarian Party, but who are now all Republicans.

Kind of odd that one would asset that the “Republican Party is no longer a home for libertarians,” just at the precise time that more libertarians hold more elected offices as Republicans than ever before?