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Entries from June 2008

Quotes to Make You Think: Patriotism

June 29th, 2008 · No Comments

“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 [...]

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Patriotism: The last refuge of the scoundrel

June 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment

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 — [...]

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Tags: Imperialism · Libertarian · Liberty · National Issues · Privacy Rights

Tell Congress not to give in to the Dark Side

June 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments

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. [...]

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Stop the Drink Tax Activity

June 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

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

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Lobbyists Not Getting Fair Shake?

June 16th, 2008 · No Comments

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

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Tags: Pork · Video

Medical Marijuana and Minors

June 5th, 2008 · No Comments

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 [...]

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