Quote of the Day: Neoconservatism vs. Traditional Conservatism Edition
Jason Lewis wrote an opinion piece in the Star Tribune reminding readers that the foreign policy approach of Rand Paul (and even more so, his father Ron Paul) has more in common with 20th century...
View ArticleDonald Trump: Corporatist Bully (Re-post)
I originally wrote the following post in the very early days of the 2012 presidential campaign. At the time, Donald Trump was threatening to enter the race but decided not to do so. A little over four...
View ArticleWhat IS the Difference Between Democrats and Socialists?
The DNC Chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz was asked a very provocative question from a very unlikely person. The unlikely person was Chris Matthews and the unlikely question was the following: “You’re...
View ArticleThe Donald Gets Butthurt from “Not Nice” Questions
Donald Trump’s response to Megyn Kelly’s tough questions during the first 2016 GOP debate (the main event) was quite revealing. “I’ve been very nice to you, although I could probably not be based on...
View ArticleWhy Is Rand Paul’s Campaign Failing And What Can Libertarians Learn From It?
Many people were expecting Rand Paul to be a serious contender for the Republican nomination. However, as of writing Paul averages at just 2.3% support according to Real Clear Politics. What the hell...
View ArticleCruz Ad: ‘Damn, It Feels Good to Be a Clinton’
I’m by no means a Ted Cruz supporter but damn this is clever. If you think you have seen something like this before, this is a parody of that wonderful scene from the movie Office Space. Hat Tip: The...
View ArticleSorry, Donald. Cruz and Rubio are BOTH Eligible for President
If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say that Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are ineligible to run for president because they are not “natural-born citizens,” I would have more money than the...
View ArticleTime to Put Differences of Principle Aside and Unite Behind Donald Trump
After doing some reflecting, I’ve come to the conclusion I have been wrong about Donald Trump. Yes, he’s a loud mouth and he insults people but maybe that’s what we need in a POTUS. And even though...
View ArticleLibertarians Debate on Stossel (Part 1 of 2)
In case you missed it, the first half of the Libertarian Party Presidential Debate aired on Stossel on April 1st (the second half will air on Friday, April 8, 2016). The three participants were 2012...
View ArticleLibertarians Debate on Stossel (Part 2 of 2)
This isn’t by any means an exhaustive analysis of the second part of the Stossel LP presidential debate but I wanted to share the video now before too much time passes and this becomes irrelevant. In...
View ArticleHow to Fix the Nomination Process
Whether you are a Trump supporter, Cruz supporter, Kasich supporter, Sanders supporter, Hillary supporter, or a disinterested observer fed up with the whole thing like myself, we can all agree that the...
View ArticleTLP Roundtable – Contributors React to Trump as the GOP Presumptive Nominee
Donald Trump is the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party. Needless to say, the TLP contributors have a great deal written on this development. Go ahead and take a study break from your Trump...
View ArticleShould Libertarians Worry About Political Refugees Seeking Asylum in the LP?
With the primary phase of the 2016 campaign coming to an end, there’s little doubt that many rank and file Republicans and Democrats are not very pleased with their party’s presumptive nominee. For...
View Article“That Libertarian” Dr. Marc Feldman R.I.P.
I just received the news that Libertarian Party activist Dr. Marc Feldman died earlier today. The LP posted the following press release: 2016 candidate for the Libertarian Party’s nomination for...
View ArticleSafe Spaces Aren’t Just for SJWs
As much as I despise Donald Trump, on some level I understand why he has die hard supporters. The most popular reason for this phenomenon is he seems to be the answer to the political correctness of...
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