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General / Politicians heads up their asses, Christy Mihos Ad for Governor
« on: October 05, 2006, 04:49:18 AM »229
General / Frodo For Congress
« on: October 04, 2006, 09:03:51 PM »
They want "the precious"
Anyone who's familiar with the Lord of the Rings can understand that most people in politics are after the ring of power.
I believe J. R. R. Tolkien's story was trying to tell us the danger of central power. Those who knew Tolkien said the ring stood for "the machine". That's politics, in my book.
Typical politicians want the ring.
Never mind that the ring will only corrupt them and make them a slave to its power.
Never mind that the ring will not work for us (why so many things in America are a mess).
The two "machine" parties in America want the Ring. One ring to control them all.
And what is the ring in real life?
Control of every state in the union from behind the black gates of Washington, DC.
So, it's not Washington, DC. It's MORDOR!! And someone must go and destroy the ring (give back the power to the states).
http://www.frodoforcongress.com/
Anyone who's familiar with the Lord of the Rings can understand that most people in politics are after the ring of power.
I believe J. R. R. Tolkien's story was trying to tell us the danger of central power. Those who knew Tolkien said the ring stood for "the machine". That's politics, in my book.
Typical politicians want the ring.
Never mind that the ring will only corrupt them and make them a slave to its power.
Never mind that the ring will not work for us (why so many things in America are a mess).
The two "machine" parties in America want the Ring. One ring to control them all.
And what is the ring in real life?
Control of every state in the union from behind the black gates of Washington, DC.
So, it's not Washington, DC. It's MORDOR!! And someone must go and destroy the ring (give back the power to the states).
http://www.frodoforcongress.com/
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General / Be the Smart Cow!
« on: September 27, 2006, 10:10:54 PM »Quote
Smart Cow Problem
The Smart Cow Problem describes how, when a group of individuals is faced with a technically difficult task, the method for surmounting this task only needs to be discovered once. Having been solved once, an easily repeatable method may be developed, allowing non-technically proficient entities to accomplish the task. The Smart Cow Problem is usually stated as "It only takes one smart cow to open the latch of the gate, and then all the other cows follow."
Be the Smart Cow!
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General / You Might Be a Statist If ...
« on: September 27, 2006, 04:19:09 AM »
You Might Be a Statist If ...
by Daylan Darby
* your notion of justice forces victims to provide, in part, the criminal's room, food, and entertainment.
* you believe that those in government employ have never lied; or if they did it was for our own good.
* you confuse the proper role of society (provide needs) and government (enforce rights).
* you assume legislation can successfully and/or permanently change the laws of supply and demand.
* you loan your money (at 0%) to the government all year and happily anticipate a tax refund.
* you assert guns cause crime, foods cause obesity, schools cause education, or states create wealth.
* your answer to "love thy neighbor" is to force taxpayers to be the good Samaritan.
* you want to constrain the right of self-defense, expression, worship, or association.
* you believe a tax rate of X is acceptable, but a tax rate of 2X is somehow wrong or immoral.
* you feel more secure after standing in line for hours followed by groping and harassment by strangers.
* you want a government subsidy for arts, sports, farmers, corporations, foreign governments, etc.
* you wouldn't personally, but believe the government should, punish others for growing certain plants.
* you believe government has claim to our lives, liberties, and property – for the "common welfare."
* you have ever said, "it's for the children," "there ought to be a law," or "I work for the government."
* you're aghast by 10 seconds of broadcast indecency, but slight pictures of war-dead children.
* you place fascism and communism (rather than anarchy and tyranny) on opposite sides of the scale.
* you assume that the common man is a liar, yet believe the common politician tells the truth.
* you are scared of the idea of consenting adults engaging in free trade; especially if they are not taxed.
* you are willing to punish those who have done no harm to others or pardon those that have.
* you label people "wacko," "paranoid," or "conspiratorial" for considering or expressing "cui bono?"
* you say "democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on dinner," then vote for bond issues.
* you think people should be limited to doing business with state-approved individuals and companies.
* you believe that warfare is more effective than free markets in promoting democracy or goodwill.
* you advocate private property rights, unless the owner is "open for business."
* you believe that as long as we can vote (for the tyrants of our choice), that we are free.
* you engage in thousands of ruler-less acts a day, but believe anarchy is bad.
* you think "our" team are heroes, and their's are villains, regardless of the situation.
* you want government to solve social problems, economic inequalities, or foreign imbalances.
* you are not aware that most regulations are in place to protect existing companies from competition.
* you vote for the politician who promises to provide (steal from the taxpayers) the most.
* you swear fidelity to a made-made idol, or wrap yourself in it to show others your nationalism.
* you've been seduced to believe that central planning and central parties are essential.
* you firmly believe in "thou shalt not kill or steal," unless performed by a government representative.
* you could solve poverty, crime, or ignorance, by taking just a little bit more from the wealthy.
* you expect others to compromise their principles, so that we can all just get along.
* you defer or submit to the authority of others, simple because of their titles or riches.
* you equate those desiring less government with those longing for the past, isolation, or less technology.
* you don't comprehend that public schools, public roads, and public welfare are all forms of socialism.
* you claim separation of church and state, then vote a tax on others to enforce your beliefs and values.
* you affirm that rights come from government or that groups have more rights than individuals.
* you are unprepared to defend or provide for yourself; you expect government to solve your problems.
* you threaten those who express an opposing opinion; violence is your preemptive solution.
* you have never read any articles posted on LewRockwell.com.
by Daylan Darby
* your notion of justice forces victims to provide, in part, the criminal's room, food, and entertainment.
* you believe that those in government employ have never lied; or if they did it was for our own good.
* you confuse the proper role of society (provide needs) and government (enforce rights).
* you assume legislation can successfully and/or permanently change the laws of supply and demand.
* you loan your money (at 0%) to the government all year and happily anticipate a tax refund.
* you assert guns cause crime, foods cause obesity, schools cause education, or states create wealth.
* your answer to "love thy neighbor" is to force taxpayers to be the good Samaritan.
* you want to constrain the right of self-defense, expression, worship, or association.
* you believe a tax rate of X is acceptable, but a tax rate of 2X is somehow wrong or immoral.
* you feel more secure after standing in line for hours followed by groping and harassment by strangers.
* you want a government subsidy for arts, sports, farmers, corporations, foreign governments, etc.
* you wouldn't personally, but believe the government should, punish others for growing certain plants.
* you believe government has claim to our lives, liberties, and property – for the "common welfare."
* you have ever said, "it's for the children," "there ought to be a law," or "I work for the government."
* you're aghast by 10 seconds of broadcast indecency, but slight pictures of war-dead children.
* you place fascism and communism (rather than anarchy and tyranny) on opposite sides of the scale.
* you assume that the common man is a liar, yet believe the common politician tells the truth.
* you are scared of the idea of consenting adults engaging in free trade; especially if they are not taxed.
* you are willing to punish those who have done no harm to others or pardon those that have.
* you label people "wacko," "paranoid," or "conspiratorial" for considering or expressing "cui bono?"
* you say "democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on dinner," then vote for bond issues.
* you think people should be limited to doing business with state-approved individuals and companies.
* you believe that warfare is more effective than free markets in promoting democracy or goodwill.
* you advocate private property rights, unless the owner is "open for business."
* you believe that as long as we can vote (for the tyrants of our choice), that we are free.
* you engage in thousands of ruler-less acts a day, but believe anarchy is bad.
* you think "our" team are heroes, and their's are villains, regardless of the situation.
* you want government to solve social problems, economic inequalities, or foreign imbalances.
* you are not aware that most regulations are in place to protect existing companies from competition.
* you vote for the politician who promises to provide (steal from the taxpayers) the most.
* you swear fidelity to a made-made idol, or wrap yourself in it to show others your nationalism.
* you've been seduced to believe that central planning and central parties are essential.
* you firmly believe in "thou shalt not kill or steal," unless performed by a government representative.
* you could solve poverty, crime, or ignorance, by taking just a little bit more from the wealthy.
* you expect others to compromise their principles, so that we can all just get along.
* you defer or submit to the authority of others, simple because of their titles or riches.
* you equate those desiring less government with those longing for the past, isolation, or less technology.
* you don't comprehend that public schools, public roads, and public welfare are all forms of socialism.
* you claim separation of church and state, then vote a tax on others to enforce your beliefs and values.
* you affirm that rights come from government or that groups have more rights than individuals.
* you are unprepared to defend or provide for yourself; you expect government to solve your problems.
* you threaten those who express an opposing opinion; violence is your preemptive solution.
* you have never read any articles posted on LewRockwell.com.
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General / I resolve that Freetalklive is good talk radio
« on: September 21, 2006, 06:24:01 PM »233
General / FDR Promoting Liberty (By Banning Gold)
« on: September 21, 2006, 03:28:00 PM »
By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 5(B) of The Act of Oct. 6, 1917, as amended by section 2 of the Act of March 9, 1933, in which Congress declared that a serious emergency exists, I as President, do declare that the national emergency still exists; That the continued private hoarding of gold and silver by subjects of the United States poses a grave threat to the peace, equal justice, and well-being of the United States; and that appropriate measures must be taken immediately to protect the interests of our people.
Therefore, pursuant to the above authority, I herby proclaim that such gold and silver holdings are prohibited, and that all such coin, bullion or other possessions of gold and silver be tendered within fourteen days to agents of the Government of the United States for compensation at the official price, in the legal tender of the Government. All safe deposit boxes in banks or financial institutions have been sealed, pending action in the due course of the law. All sales or purchases or movements of such gold and silver within the borders of the United States and its territories, and all foreign exchange transactions or movements of such metals across the border are herby prohibited.
Your possession of these proscribed metals and/or your maintenance of a safe-deposit box to store them is known to the Government from bank and insurance records. Therefore, be advised that your vault box must remain sealed, and may only be opened in the presence of an agent of The Internal Revenue Service.
By lawful Order given this day,
the President of the United States.
**********
Wow. Private possession of metal is a "grave threat" and therefore it must all be confiscated to "protect the interests of our people."
Note the big-brother-esque "we know who you are" threats.
This doesn't even pass the giggle test, yet FDR was hailed for this bold move.
Therefore, pursuant to the above authority, I herby proclaim that such gold and silver holdings are prohibited, and that all such coin, bullion or other possessions of gold and silver be tendered within fourteen days to agents of the Government of the United States for compensation at the official price, in the legal tender of the Government. All safe deposit boxes in banks or financial institutions have been sealed, pending action in the due course of the law. All sales or purchases or movements of such gold and silver within the borders of the United States and its territories, and all foreign exchange transactions or movements of such metals across the border are herby prohibited.
Your possession of these proscribed metals and/or your maintenance of a safe-deposit box to store them is known to the Government from bank and insurance records. Therefore, be advised that your vault box must remain sealed, and may only be opened in the presence of an agent of The Internal Revenue Service.
By lawful Order given this day,
the President of the United States.
**********
Wow. Private possession of metal is a "grave threat" and therefore it must all be confiscated to "protect the interests of our people."
Note the big-brother-esque "we know who you are" threats.
This doesn't even pass the giggle test, yet FDR was hailed for this bold move.
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General / Hugo Chavez Gives a speech to the UN
« on: September 21, 2006, 03:05:02 AM »
Ogads this is hilarous:
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The Polling Pit / Do Badnarik or Smither have a Chance in Texas?
« on: September 11, 2006, 08:56:40 PM »
(L) Badnarik is running for House Rep against incumbent (R) McCaul in district 10 of Texas. This is right next to staunch Republican Libertarian Ron Paul's District, in fact since it has been redrawn recently, it contains a large chunk of Paul's previous libertarian leaning voters. Badnarik is also facing opposition from (D) Ted Ankrum who, seems to be gaining a little momentum. Think he has a chance? Badnarik ran for LP President in 2004.
(L) Bob Smither is facing opposition from only the Democratic Party on the ballot as DeLay caused the Republicans to not be listed in Texas District 22. The R's however have produced a write-in candidate, although she has not unified the GOP as she still has internal opposition. If Smither can unite Republican voters he has a golden opportunity to be the first Libertarian Party member of Congress.
(L) Bob Smither is facing opposition from only the Democratic Party on the ballot as DeLay caused the Republicans to not be listed in Texas District 22. The R's however have produced a write-in candidate, although she has not unified the GOP as she still has internal opposition. If Smither can unite Republican voters he has a golden opportunity to be the first Libertarian Party member of Congress.
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General / Bill of Rights or Bust - An Educational Film
« on: August 28, 2006, 04:04:28 PM »
It's New -- It's Fun -- It's
Bill of Rights or Bust
an educational film
Some people think:
The Bill of Rights is a retirement plan
The Fifth Amendment is a movie title
Double Jeopardy is a quiz show
The Tenth Amendment is a New York City bar
Rights are the opposite of Wrongs
The “free exercise” clause applies only to football players
Do You Agree?
Invest just a few minutes to learn about AmericaÂ’s amazing charter of human freedom: The Bill of Rights.
This made-for-TV educational film brings the Bill of Rights to life with live interviews, patriotic and meaningful visuals, and accurate descriptions of every right. The DVD contains special features, including penetrating questions to stimulate lively discussion, and a spotlight on government agencies that may be violating the Bill of Rights every day. Watch "Bill of Rights or Bust" and help bring America back to America!
...
"Your film on the Bill of Rights should be viewed by school children all over America. As a matter of fact it should be seen by every adult as well... "
Aaron Russo
Producer of America: From Freedom to Fascism
...
http://www.your10rights.com/
It won the 2005 Communicator Award and the 2006 Videographer Award of Excellence
Bill of Rights or Bust
an educational film
Some people think:
The Bill of Rights is a retirement plan
The Fifth Amendment is a movie title
Double Jeopardy is a quiz show
The Tenth Amendment is a New York City bar
Rights are the opposite of Wrongs
The “free exercise” clause applies only to football players
Do You Agree?
Invest just a few minutes to learn about AmericaÂ’s amazing charter of human freedom: The Bill of Rights.
This made-for-TV educational film brings the Bill of Rights to life with live interviews, patriotic and meaningful visuals, and accurate descriptions of every right. The DVD contains special features, including penetrating questions to stimulate lively discussion, and a spotlight on government agencies that may be violating the Bill of Rights every day. Watch "Bill of Rights or Bust" and help bring America back to America!
...
"Your film on the Bill of Rights should be viewed by school children all over America. As a matter of fact it should be seen by every adult as well... "
Aaron Russo
Producer of America: From Freedom to Fascism
...
http://www.your10rights.com/
It won the 2005 Communicator Award and the 2006 Videographer Award of Excellence
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General / Vote NO on 82 in CA!
« on: August 22, 2006, 10:26:28 PM »
Vote NO to raise tobacco tax $2.60 in CA with prop 82! Make your voice heard and attach your libertarian messages!
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General / Boot the BATFE!
« on: August 19, 2006, 05:43:22 AM »Quote
We gun owners routinely say to one another that we have the "right" to keep and bear arms. Honestly, though: what kind of "right" do we have if we are afraid to use it?
There is one federal agency whose job is to instill fear into gun owners and dealers. That agency is BATFE.
When we're afraid to make a purchase at a gun show, own an interesting collection of firearms, or effectively protect our own home and family, then we've already lost most of the right to keep and bear arms.
Notice the key word: afraid. Simple fear of being investigated or prosecuted is enough to deter honest citizens from having, owning, using, or even taking an interest in firearms. When you realize the staggering cost of legal defense against even a bogus federal prosecution, you have every reason to be afraid. And the BATFE has always relied on our fear.
EXPOSING THE TRUTH -- IT WORKS!
You may know that JPFO, in partnership with courageous gun-maker Len Savage, has been holding the BATFE's feet to the fire for the last year. We've documented their chain of abuses, their capriciousness, and -- yes -- their vindictiveness when cornered. Just check out our "BATFE: Exposing the Threat" page.
To show you the impact we're having, the Congressional Research Memo (http://jpfo.org/ATFguntests.pdf) repeatedly references articles published by JPFO! Our work is being noticed at the very top! For months, the Department of Justice attempted to bury the information. Why? Because DOJ and BATFE were themselves afraid that gun owners and gun makers will finally be angry enough -- and armed with enough facts -- to oppose them publicly and effectively. After decades of futile complaints about this brutal, out-of-control agency, the tide has turned. The momentum is on our side. We have the BATFE on the run! It's now up to you to keep the momentum going.
GUN OWNERS CAN WIN THIS ONE
We have literally taken on this dangerous, vindictive federal agency. And we have had encouraging successes. This fight against the BATFE abuses has cost money -- more money than we planned. But that's no reason to stop. In fact, this battle cannot stop. We must now take it to the next level -- and that means placing ads in national publications to "wake the choir" and get gun owners roaring. We must tell gun owners that, after all these terrible decades of abuse, a handful of crusaders have put the BATFE on the run -- and that it's now up to all of us to pursue the BATFE with facts, knowledge, and courage until it is dismantled and no longer a terror to American gun owners.
...Quotehttp://jpfo.org/bootbatfe.htm
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General / KFI Conservative Los Angeles Station Show Host Endorses Libertarian Candidate
« on: August 14, 2006, 06:57:35 AM »
JZ "Endorses" Libertarian Candidate For GovernorÂ
John Ziegler has conditionally endorsed Art Olivier the Libertarian candidate for Governor. The endorsement is intended as a way of sending a message to Governor Arnold that his sprint to the left and pandering to the pro-illegal lobby is not acceptable. Since Californians only have two liberals to choose from for Governor, Ziegler hopes that those who are frustrated with the Governor will find the Olivier candidacy a viable symbolic alternative. You can find out about Art's policy positions (including his VERY strong stance against illegal immigration) at the http://www.electart.com/ link. Â
http://www.johnziegler.com/news.php?a_id=120
listen: http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/LOSANGELES-CA/KFI-AM/Ziegler0727067P.mp3
John Ziegler has conditionally endorsed Art Olivier the Libertarian candidate for Governor. The endorsement is intended as a way of sending a message to Governor Arnold that his sprint to the left and pandering to the pro-illegal lobby is not acceptable. Since Californians only have two liberals to choose from for Governor, Ziegler hopes that those who are frustrated with the Governor will find the Olivier candidacy a viable symbolic alternative. You can find out about Art's policy positions (including his VERY strong stance against illegal immigration) at the http://www.electart.com/ link. Â
http://www.johnziegler.com/news.php?a_id=120
listen: http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/LOSANGELES-CA/KFI-AM/Ziegler0727067P.mp3
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BUSTED realistically depicts the pressure and confusion of common police encounters. In an entertaining and revealing manner, BUSTED illustrates the right and wrong ways to handle different police encounters and pays special attention to demonstrating how you, the viewer, can courteously and confidently refuse police searches.
www.flexyourrights.org
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NmC5wHfCdM
www.flexyourrights.org
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NmC5wHfCdM