Libertarian Party of Pittsburgh

Quotes to Make You Think: Patriotism

"Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them...

Patriotism: The last refuge of the scoundrel

Extraordinary Power and Privacy Grab. That's exactly what the FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) is.  FISA empowers the government to spy on U.S. citizens communications -- their emails, phone calls, etc. As Libertarian Presidential Candidate, Bob Barr, notes in the video above, the only requirement some bureaucrat needs to tap into your communications -- phone, email or otherwise -- and record them for posterity is that the other party is located abroad. That person does not n...

Tell Congress not to give in to the Dark Side

Not a big fan of the freedom and privacy grabbing FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) that is cruising through Congress? [Learn more about FISAs Orwellian features by clicking this text.] Here is a draft letter you can send to your Senators (please pass it around!): Dear Senator: I do not support the rewriting of the FISA bill. Exaggerated statements about mushroom clouds aside, the administration has failed to show how the current FISA statutes do not allow sufficient intelligence ...

Stop the Drink Tax Activity

Libertarians are generally not supportive of the selective drink tax.    This event is a great way to spread the message!

Lobbyists Not Getting Fair Shake?

In The Know: Are Politicians Failing Our Lobbyists? Sometimes humor says it best.

Medical Marijuana and Minors

The story of Owen Beck, his bone cancer, and medical professionals recommendations, and state and local government acceptance -- all butting heads with federal government busy bodies, as told by Drew Carey. The video discusses the medicinal value of marijuana by doctors, and the Federal Government's incarceration (with the use armed agents) of a very sick minor who was suffering from the effects of chemo. Really, readers: We required a constitutional amendment to make alcohol prohibitio...

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