WASHINGTON (AP) — Political scandals have strange ways of causing collateral damage, and Republicans are hoping the furor over federal tax enforcers singling out conservative groups will ensnare their biggest target: President Barack Obama’s health care law. But no one appears to have connected the factual dots yet, and it’s unclear whether they will. Continue reading
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Fey's View from the Right: Libertarians might serve Norwich better
The Bulletin recently featured a front page article concerning the Libertarian Party of Connecticuts plan to mount a full-scale campaign to take Norwich City Hall in the next election. Considering that Libertarian candidates rarely poll more than 1 percent of the vote, it may have been a slow news day. But the story was interesting because it revealed a new strategy for Libertarians, who usually grasp for more unattainable brass rings, like the 2nd Congressional District or Libertarian-leaning Rep Continue reading
Waxman Urges Dems to Support Global Internet Freedom Bill
By John Eggerton — Broadcasting & Cable, 4/17/2013 9:57:27 AM The House Energy & Commerce Committee Wednesday unanimously approved a bill establishing a multistakeholder model of global Internet governance as the official policy of the U.S. That came after a phrase was dropped from the bill that had stood in the way of Democrat support. In opening statements on the mark-up Wednesday on H.R. Continue reading
Aerospace executives urged to fight for more help
Published: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 12:01 a.m. They said efforts to enlarge training programs, expand enrollment in college engineering and computer science courses and reform workers compensation, as desired by the industry, are all on the table for action in the final weeks of the legislative session. But with a budget shortfall, and political differences between the House and Senate, they may not all get done unless the aerospace leaders inject themselves aggressively into the debate, lawmakers cautioned. Continue reading
Rep. Justin Amash should stay out of race for Carl Levin’s seat, libertarian blogger says
GRAND RAPIDS, MI Despite glowing praise of U.S. Rep. Continue reading
Moments of Spirituality Can Induce Liberal Attitudes
Newswise People become more politically liberal immediately after practising a spiritual exercise such as meditation, researchers at the University of Toronto have found. “There’s great overlap between religious beliefs and political orientations,” says one of the study authors, Jordan Peterson of U of T’s Department of Psychology. Continue reading
Moments of spirituality can induce liberal attitudes, U of T researchers say
TORONTO, ON People become more politically liberal immediately after practicing a spiritual exercise such as meditation, researchers at the University of Toronto have found. Theres great overlap between religious beliefs and political orientations, says one of the study authors, Dr. Jordan Peterson of U of Ts Department of Psychology. Continue reading
6th District Libertarian candidate announces Senate run
Home > Updates 6th District Libertarian candidate announces Senate run Originally Published on Tuesday, February 05, 2013 By Item Staff BEVERLY Libertarian candidate Daniel Fishman, who ran for Congress in the 6th District, announced Tuesday he will attempt to get on the ballot for the U.S. Senate special election to fill former Sen. John Kerrys seat Continue reading
MANDRYK: MacKinnon misdiagnosed health care
The reaction you may be hearing in the wake of former NDP finance minister Janice MacKinnon’s diagnosis of an ailing health-care system seems based on how people feel about Janice MacKinnon. Those who are conservative-minded love it when a former New Democrat – one who was once thought to be the logical successor to Roy Romanow, no less – comes around to the thinking that public health care is no longer sustainable … even though this isn’t exactly what Janice MacKinnon is saying in her report advocating health-care payments Continue reading
Gov. Jay Nixon's Medicaid proposal would mean millions for health care industry
JEFFERSON CITY Missouri health care providers stand to see a significant boost in payments for treating Medicaid patients under Gov. Jay Nixons proposal to expand the health care program for the poor. The budget proposal Nixon released last week would close a long-standing gap between what Medicaid pays for health care and what providers get on the private market, but it would also add millions to the federal governments tab for the expansion Continue reading
Health care at center of US Senate race
As a growing field emerges in the race to fill Edward M. Continue reading
Phil Ricci pushing effort to organize Libertarian Party in Genesee County
The time might be right for a third party to try to make a difference in Genesee County politics, the way Phil Ricci sees it, so he along with a small group of like-minded residents are working getting the Libertarian Party established locally. The process involves signing up members for the committee, holding a convention and finding a candidate or two to run for local offices. Continue reading
Medicaid, health care issues likely to be contentious at 2013 Legislature
Editors note: This is the third of a four-day series previewing the major issues before the 2013 Montana Legislature, which convenes next Monday in Helena. Continue reading
Atheist Atrocity, Islamic Tyranny, Liberal Lies Kill Innocent Masses with Government Gun Control – Video
Atheist Atrocity, Islamic Tyranny, Liberal Lies Kill Innocent Masses with Government Gun Control The legacy of Atheist and Islamo-fascist governments have a long history of destroying innocent lives for power and control by taking away the freedoms from the people. – cross.tv – After JFK's Assassination by communists inside and outside America, the Democrat Party has been ruled Foreign and Domestic communist interests to over take America from the inside out by using people called “progressives” to trick the average, financially poor, and unaware or easily distracted American to think they were on their side. For example, if you ask the liberal what they really know about issues like gun control, they so many rehearse the communist “Media Matters” talking points they heard from the socialist-affiliated news reporters on CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, CBS or THE NEW YORK TIMES. Continue reading
The Chris Bronson Show (Sat, Dec. 15, 2012) – Video
The Chris Bronson Show (Sat, Dec. 15, 2012) Featuring Dr. Continue reading
Wake County NC GOP Chair Susan Bryant does not know … – Video
Wake County NC GOP Chair Susan Bryant does not know … Wake County NC GOP Chair Susan Bryant spoke at the monthly mtg. Continue reading
A University of Texas Medical School in Austin Nears Reality
Callie Richmond for The Texas Tribune Residents at a hospital in Austin, where a tax increase will support a medical school. Despite its glowing reputation, Austin has faced a gap when compared with other major metropolitan areas: the lack of a medical school and the cutting-edge research it can provide Continue reading
The Libertarian – Michael Skirvin – Video
The Libertarian – Michael Skirvin (Lyrics may not be in order) Officials intervening is just not my way of thinking Regulate almost nothing cause it's all about believing Less gov' lower taxes that's the person whom I'm voting Not Republican or Democrat both parties can be deceiving What difference does it make Gay, straight, or indifferent They cannot regulate Who we choose to fall in love with Foreign policies a joke Keep the focus at home No more war, just hope Do whatever floats your boat Legalize all the dope Smoke some weed and snort some coke If it makes you so happy Shoot it up like it's a hoax I'm the libertarian Stay out of my life This is my business I'll do what I like I'm a libertarian and I'll always be free from themFrom:SkirvinMusicOHViews:0 1ratingsTime:02:40More inMusic Continue reading
Fitzhugh: State Should Embrace Exchanges (TNReport.com) – Video
Fitzhugh: State Should Embrace Exchanges (TNReport.com) Craig Fitzhugh, a Democrat from Ripley and for the last two years the minority leader in the Tennessee House of Representatives, said he'd like to see the state begin devising and implementing a state-run health insurance exchange as soon as possible. Having the state operate the government-run virtual marketplaces — as opposed to leaving it entirely to federal Obamacare managers — would likely give state health care policymakers more flexibility in devising a system tailored for Tennessee, he said Continue reading
DC Libertarian happy despite election loss
WASHINGTON (AP) – Libertarian Bruce Majors says he is happy despite losing the election last week for the District of Columbia’s seat in Congress. That’s because the more than 13,000 votes he earned were enough to get his party on general election ballots for the next four years without having to gather signature for a petition. Bob Johnston, a national Libertarian Party employee who monitors ballot access issues, told the Washington Post (http://bitly.com/W0jnUW) that the district now joins 30 states in granting the party regular ballot access Continue reading