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The Republican Liberty Caucus makes two Big Senate Endorsements: John Hostettler in Indiana, Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania
The National Board of the Republican Liberty Caucus, which represents the libertarian wing of the GOP, met in conference call and voted to endorse two high profile candidates for US Senate.
INDIANA
According to RLC Board Member Aaron Bitterman of Wisconson, and Metro-DC:
U.S. Senator Evan Bayh (D) decided to retire this year, leaving Democrats to hope that Blue Dog Brad Ellsworth can win statewide. Because of where Ellsworth is from in the state and the political climate, Republicans in Indiana would be best served to select former Congressman John Hostettler to face him in the upcoming May primary.
Hostettler favors the dissolution of the Department of Education, and voted against the No Child Left Behind Act because he believes education is a state matter. He also voted against most federal health care bills with the view that health care is a private or state matter. He maintains that many federal environmental laws and regulations infringed on individual property rights. He is active in promoting issues of freedom of religion and expression. He supported repeal of the estate tax, capital gains tax, and marriage tax penalty. Hostettler was recently endorsed by Congressman Ron Paul, and his supporters are having a MoneyBomb tomorrow.
He’s not a perfect candidate, as he opposes a Balanced Budget Amendment and term limits, supports a closed border, and is too conservative on most hot-button social issues (but doesn’t usually believe the federal government should be involved).
PENNSYLVANIA
More from Bitterman:
The Republican Liberty Caucus also endorsed Pat Toomey for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania. Toomey’s Republican primary opponent is Peg Luksik, who is affiliated with the far-right [social conservative wing] of the Republican Party. His general election opponent will likely be Republican-turned-Democrat Arlen Spector.
Pat Toomey is a former Congressman who upheld his term limits pledge in 1998 to only serve three terms. While in Congress, Toomey voted to reduce the capital gains tax, to eliminate the estate tax, to cut small business taxes and to eliminate the marriage penalty. He publicly opposed the stimulus package passed in 2009 and supports a Balanced Budget Amendment.
Toomey takes a libertarian position on Roe v. Wade, believing it should be overturned and returned to the states.
Pat Toomey would be a competent and pro-liberty Senator for Pennsylvania.
Wyoming Republicans try to out Anti-Fed each other
by Michael W. Dean, Libertarian Punk
I LOVE livin’ in the Cowboy State.
In a debate on Thursday night of Wyoming Gubernatorial Republican candidates Matt Mead, Rita Meyer and Ron Micheli (candidate Simpson didn’t bother showing up) and Libertarian Party candidate Mike Wheeler, they all tried to out-do each other on how anti-Fed each one is.
This is a nice contrast. In my former state, California, the candidates generally praise Washington DC and talk about how if elected (or re-elected), they will enact more programs and entitlements. In Wyoming the candidates talk about calling out the Wyoming National Guard against the federal government (RLC-endorsed candidate Rita Meyer), and taking federal land in Wyoming away from the Feds (RLC-endorsed candidate Ron Micheli). Statist Matt Mead even talked boldly about “securing the nation’s borders.” (Not really a bold issue for a non-border state gov candidate, but hey…more conservative than some RINOs would try to get away with.)
I love it. So far Wyoming has no Democrat announced for the November election, and the Republicans are fighting on a platform of who hates the Feds more. I find it refreshing.
Editor's Note - Dean is Coordinator of the Wyoming Republican Liberty Caucus. The WY RLC recently held a meeting at the public library and 8 interested individuals showed up. They are also planning to have an information table at an upcoming Gun Show in Casper.
Oklahoma City Bombing – Muslim Terrorist Connection, ignored by Mainstream Media
Press would rather demonize Tea Partiers
From Pamela Geller:
If you suffered through Sunday's morning news shows on the alphabet networks, David Gregory, particularly pompous and moronic, posited yet again that the real threat to America is the threat of one man, one terror attack -- well over a decade ago, Timothy McVeigh. The 15,000 Islamic attacks across the world since 911 are "fringe." Lord knows, nudnik Napolitano's bowels are all in an uproar over the threat of McVeigh.
Last weekend was the terrible anniversary of the Oklahoma Federal building bombing. Worse still is the Democrats' exploitation of OKC to demonize patriots, tea partiers, senior citizens and great Americans working to save this great nation from the scourge of the party of treason and, worst of all, the cover-up of the OKC Islamic connection.
Hussein-al-Husseini, an Iraqi soldier in Saddam Hussein's Army, sat beside Timothy McVeigh in the Ryder truck financed by Ramzi Youseff (Khalid Sheik Muhammad's nephew). The Oklahoma City bombing, 15 years ago, was the first heinous Islamic terror attack on American soil.
See the Chairman's Report "The Oklahoma City Bombing: Was there a Foreign Connection" by Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, Chairman, 2007, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House International Relations Committee. Excerpt:
Committee Chairman's Report, Cong. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA)
There is serious, yet in some cases circumstantial, evidence that suggests a possible Middle Eastern connection to the Oklahoma City bombing (named “OKBOMB” by federal investigators):
For example, of all the cities in the world, convicted terrorist Ramzi Yousef and Terry Nichols were in Cebu City in the Philippines at the same time three months before the Oklahoma City bombing. Yousef was the perpetrator of the first World Trade Center attack as well as the mastermind behind the planning of other high-profile attacks on Americans. Furthermore, Ramzi Yousef’s phone records, from the months before he detonated the first World Trade Center bomb in early 1993, show calls placed to the Filipina neighbor and close friend of Terry Nichols’ in-laws in Queens, New York. The opportunity for interaction between American terrorist, Nichols, and al-Qaeda terrorist,Yousef, is evident.
One indicator that this terrorist act had broader implications came directly from Abdul Hakim Murad, Yousef’s roommate, childhood friend, and fellow convicted terrorist. On the day of the bombing, Murad claimed responsibility for this terrorist act from his jail cell in New York. He bragged to his prison guards, verbally and in writing, that the bombing of the Murrah federal building was the work of the “Liberation Army.” His confession was similar to the one Yousef had made two years earlier in the immediate aftermath of the first attempt to destroy the Word Trade Center. Hours after he drove a Ryder truck into the garage of the north tower of the World Trade Center and detonated the deadly bomb, Yousef called the FBI from a pay phone in Newark International Airport and boasted that the “Liberation Army” had conducted the attack. He then boarded a plane and escaped, ending up in Manila, Philippines.
Note: the Oklahoma City Bombing followed a similar pattern to the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center —a rental truck loaded with ammonium-based explosives, using similar detonation devices, based on the strategy of driving a vehicle into or near a target.
Another possibility of Islamic terrorist involvement in the Oklahoma City bombing was pursued by Jayna Davis, a local Oklahoma City television reporter. Davis did extensive research in the immediate and long term aftermath of the crime and concluded that a small group of recent Iraqi émigrés living in the Oklahoma City area helped McVeigh bomb the Murrah building. She documented multiple witnesses who placed Timothy McVeigh with a foreign-looking person (and/or persons) in the days leading up to, as well as the day of, the Oklahoma City bombing. Her witnesses offer substantial support to the theory of a Middle Eastern connection and relate directly to the existence of John Doe Two. The FBI, much to the frustration of some of its own investigators, discarded the possibility of the existence of John Doe Two, two months into the investigation.
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Ross Perot: Lower Taxes on the Wealthy best course
Ross Perot was interviewed about the Tea Party, by the Associated Press at an appearance for Veterans in Kansas City. He had some generally positive remarks on the movement. but offered, "Time will tell how effective it is..."
However, his comments on the economy are also drawing great attention. Perot defended wealthy Americans as job creators.
From AP:
The tea party movement generally unites on the fiscally conservative principles of small government, lower taxes and less spending — also Perot's ideals.
Perot said it would be wrong to increase taxes to increase the size of government. Perot recommended lowering taxes on the wealthy to stimulate job creation.
Note - many of Ross Perot's earliest supporters in his 1992 campaign for president were members of the Libertarian Party, particularly in Florida, where his campaign was launched. In 2008, his campaign manager from 1992, Russ Verney served as campaign manager for Libertarian Bob Barr for President.
Libertarian Party of New York State Convention to nominate Governor candidate this Weekend: Davis vs. Redlich
Developing...From Eric Dondero:
The New York Libertarian Party will holds it statewide convention this weekend in Albany at the Hilton Garden Inn. At issue is the nomination of their slate of candidates for state offices, most notably governor.
Warren Redlich, a local town councilman, looks to be the favorite. Kristin Davis, Manhattan Madam, is his main challenger. Efforts have been made by various Libertarian Party officials within the last two weeks, both on the state level and nationally to work out a compromise whereby Redlich would seek the AG's spot allowing Davis and an as-of-yet un-named celebrity candidate as her running mate. Redlich had previously indicated an interest in that position, and he is an attorney. But Libertarian Republican has learned, that talks have broken down.
The Campaign Manager for Davis, Roger Stone and Redlich have had fiery conversations. At main issue allowing candidates seeking the nomination to send out a mailing to delegates using the state party list.
Additionally, Redlich has accused Stone of having dual loyalties, also supportive of rival Republican candidate for Governor, Tea Party-affiliated Carl Paladino of Buffalo. Stone has been critical of Redlich's tone, and also charging that some associates of Redlich are restricting new delegates from participating in the convention.
Ironically, both Stone and Redlich have strong Republican affiliations. Stone is a well-known top GOP strategist who has managed numerous campaigns for over two decades. He has long been described in the media going back to the 1980s as from the "libertarian wing" of the GOP. His former wife is Republicans for Choice President, and two-time Republican Liberty Caucus convention speaker Anne Stone. Redlich was first elected to the Guiderland Town Council as a Republican. In addition to the Libertarian nomination, he is currently seeking the Republican nomination for Governor, as well. He is challenging former Congressman Rick Lazio, Suffolk County Commissioner Steve Levy, and ironically, Carl Paladino for that nomination.
No word yet from the Davis camp if she will bow out, still seek the nomination at the convention, or launch a separate independent Libertarian bid for Governor.
Libertarian Republican hopes to have more news as the situation develops.
Statement from the Editor: This blog has been, and remains supportive of both candidates, and wishes the best for the Libertarian Party of NY, for Kristin Davis, for Warren Redlich, and the overall libertarian movement in the Empire State.
Massachusetts Republican ticket for Governor – Kennedyesque
Fiscally Conservative/Socially Tolerant
Republican Nominating Convention, April 18, Boston. Charlie Baker for Governor/Richard Tisei for Lt. Governor.
“After-Hours” with all Hoosier Libertarians
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Visiting libertarians will get to see our “After-Hours” in action, and local libertarians will get a chance to [...]
Another Republican champion for Marijuana Reform in the State Legislatures
Idaho Rep. Tom Trail - It's a "fairly libertarian" thing to do
The Maryland Senate recently passed a medical marijuana bill thanks to the advocacy of a Republican State Senator. Now Idaho is joining the fray.
From Stephen C. Webster of True Slant:
The first rumblings of the Plan can be heard in Boise, where Republican legislator Tom Trail (R-Moscow) is leading the “compassionate conservative” charge to legalize medical marijuana.
Expect this to become a trend among libertarian-minded statehouse members. Trail is just the beginning of elected Republicans...
Rep. Trail was a guest speaker at an unlikely event for Republicans over the weekend; a Pro-Marijuana Rally. From The Argonaut Univ. of Idaho:
This year’s speaker lineup also has a special addition. Rep. Tom Trail from the Idaho House of Representatives will announce his proposal to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes in the state of Idaho, making it the 15th state in the nation to do so.
Trail became interested in the proposal almost three years ago when several patients approached him and said medical marijuana was the only way to relieve their pain.“The local doctor in Moscow prescribed medical marijuana, and the patients got it across the border in Washington,” Trail said. “… it became apparent that medical marijuana seemed to be the only thing that would help relieve pain. So I thought somebody should move ahead and try to make it legal.”
The patients had also used morphine, a legal substance often necessary for pain management, but Trail said it can ruin the kidneys over time.
“I’ve got case studies from all over the state of people needing medical marijuana for their pain, but they’re afraid of being arrested,” Trail said.
He said it would cost half a million dollars to get a ballot initiative in Idaho, so the legislative process is a better option. He has talked with numerous doctors, patients, law enforcement officers, legislators, representatives and the Dept. of Health and Welfare, as they would be the agency responsible for administering the proposal. Now he will speak at Hemp Fest and other events throughout Idaho to educate the public and gain support.
“The (Moscow) community is generally very supportive … I’ve gotten e-mails from all over the state and phone calls in support,” Trail said.
In a conservative state such as Idaho, proposals of this nature are often denied. But Trail said it’s important to remember it is a bipartisan issue. He said states like New Jersey and Maryland had Republican leadership and the same legislation passed with large bipartisan support.
“It presents a fairly libertarian and conservative point of view,” Trail said. “If we are successful, that would be a surprise to many. It is controversial, no question about it. There are folks out there who see things in black and white, good and evil.”
Note - additionally, Libertarian Republican State Senator Bob Hedlund of Weymouth, Massachusetts is a longtime advocate of medicinal marijuana, and has spoken to numerous NORML rallies over the years.
Troll’s Remorse IRL
Even soldiers are human. I really like this letter, because it shows that even the cogs can wake up and repent. The evil is not in the people, it is in the system. I wonder if the Iraqis will ever be able to forgive the Americans for what they have done?
AN OPEN LETTER OF RECONCILIATION & RESPONSIBILITY TO THE IRAQI PEOPLE
From Current and Former Members of the U.S. MilitaryPeace be with you.
To all of those who were injured or lost loved ones during the July 2007 Baghdad shootings depicted in the “Collateral Murder” Wikileaks video:
We write to you, your family, and your community with awareness that our words and actions can never restore your losses.
We are both soldiers who occupied your neighborhood for 14 months. Ethan McCord pulled your daughter and son from the van, and when doing so, saw the faces of his own children back home. Josh Stieber was in the same company but was not there that day, though he contributed to the your pain, and the pain of your community on many other occasions.
There is no bringing back all that was lost. What we seek is to learn from our mistakes and do everything we can to tell others of our experiences and how the people of the United States need to realize we have done and are doing to you and the people of your country. We humbly ask you what we can do to begin to repair the damage we caused.
We have been speaking to whoever will listen, telling them that what was shown in the Wikileaks video only begins to depict the suffering we have created. From our own experiences, and the experiences of other veterans we have talked to, we know that the acts depicted in this video are everyday occurrences of this war: this is the nature of how U.S.-led wars are carried out in this region.
We acknowledge our part in the deaths and injuries of your loved ones as we tell Americans what we were trained to do and what we carried out in the name of "god and country". The soldier in the video said that your husband shouldn't have brought your children to battle, but we are acknowledging our responsibility for bringing the battle to your neighborhood, and to your family. We did unto you what we would not want done to us.
More and more Americans are taking responsibility for what was done in our name. Though we have acted with cold hearts far too many times, we have not forgotten our actions towards you. Our heavy hearts still hold hope that we can restore inside our country the acknowledgment of your humanity, that we were taught to deny.
Our government may ignore you, concerned more with its public image. It has also ignored many veterans who have returned physically injured or mentally troubled by what they saw and did in your country. But the time is long overdue that we say that the value of our nation's leaders no longer represent us. Our secretary of defense may say the U.S. won't lose its reputation over this, but we stand and say that our reputation's importance pales in comparison to our common humanity.
We have asked our fellow veterans and service-members, as well as civilians both in the United States and abroad, to sign in support of this letter, and to offer their names as a testimony to our common humanity, to distance ourselves from the destructive policies of our nation's leaders, and to extend our hands to you.
With such pain, friendship might be too much to ask. Please accept our apology, our sorrow, our care, and our dedication to change from the inside out. We are doing what we can to speak out against the wars and military policies responsible for what happened to you and your loved ones. Our hearts are open to hearing how we can take any steps to support you through the pain that we have caused.
Solemnly and Sincerely,
Josh Stieber, former specialist, U.S. Army
Ethan McCord, former specialist, U.S. Army
Flood gates open
Wheatears on the move
Willow Warblers arrive in good numbersFriday 23rd April comments:
Move aside seabirds, it was the turn of the summer migrants as the day proved fruitful and somewhat unexpected. Following a series of ‘blocking’ northerly airflow's, the wind eased and switched directions and in they came. First a few Willow Warblers, then more, followed by a scattering of Wheatears with a reasonable supporting cast. The islands had livened up (not that they need livening up!) with singing Willow Warblers although a late Redwing reminded us that we had only just said goodbye to winter.
The seabirds continue to settle with ever increasing Sandwich Terns (up to 380 now) whilst our old friend; the Arctic Tern has finally arrived, as six were seen over Inner Farne. It won’t be long before they are pecking our heads again, and I can’t wait…honest.
Highlights: Pink-footed Goose 60N, Greylag Goose 1N, Red-throated Diver 12N, Red-breasted Merganser 7N, Teal 5N, Common Scoter 80 Inner Sound, Shelduck 7N, Swallow 25N, Sand Martin 10N, Wheatear 18, Blackbird 2, Redwing (late), Dunnock 2, Willow Warbler 28, Chiffchaff 2 and Blackcap 2.
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