A run-off system, or second candidate vote is a very un-Libertarian idea, not to mention unconstitutional. Could I vote Republican and Democratic? What if I ...
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dr_bobbs
Dec 1, 2000 8:43 pm
Yes, it's unconstitutional, and so would require an amendment; but we're just talking about a change in technical details, not anything contrary to the ideals...
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dr_bobbs
Dec 1, 2000 9:03 pm
Harry Browne has already announced that he will not run again, so as not to make the LP too heavily associated with a single personality. Besides, much as we ...
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Pookey_Shaffer
Dec 1, 2000 9:47 pm
Thanks for the considerate reply. I didn't know Mr. Browne had bowed out of the next Presidential election. I agree that if he isn't getting elected, then ...
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dr_bobbs
Dec 1, 2000 11:24 pm
Yes, I would also love to see Harry Browne in a high position of some sort.<br><br>Besides the differences in content, the GOP and LP platforms differ greatly...
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LEOZD
Dec 3, 2000 7:27 pm
Hello everyone and thanks for joining-being Libertarian voices. I recently read through a message string in another club, which was a debate over Public ...
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Pookey_Shaffer
Dec 4, 2000 12:39 am
I'm in favor of separation of school and state. Like most things the state does, it does education poorly. I don't mean that teachers or administrators are ...
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torlax
Dec 4, 2000 2:14 am
I held an extensive debate over this topic in another club, where I proposed that all schools be privatized, but for at least the transitive period, the ...
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trwellerjr
Dec 4, 2000 8:25 am
Tough is not the word for this subject. Our system of "government" is based on the principle that our citizens have an opportunity to become educated. Even...
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trwellerjr
Dec 4, 2000 8:33 am
Survival of the fittest is beginning to happen, the current trend of accountability through standardized testing is just the first wave of reforms that the...
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airled
Dec 4, 2000 8:36 pm
I have been an advocate for the privatization of the public school system for years. If have been in the public school system, both inner city and ...
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dr_bobbs
Dec 4, 2000 9:50 pm
I don't understand the following statement from the post by trwellerjr:<br>"The government that governs the public school system is US!"<br>I don't feel that I...
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dr_bobbs
Dec 4, 2000 9:59 pm
I believe that almost all Libertarians would like to see an end to government-run (which is a more accurate way of labeling them than "public") schools. The ...
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LEOZD
Dec 5, 2000 5:14 am
I will have to agree with that drbob. Though as you indicated the situation with vouchers could go sour with govrn. intrusion in private edu. Inst.'s. A sort...
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LEOZD
Dec 7, 2000 8:59 am
I recently subscribed to the Liberator Online, and it has been a daily read for me since, with news and tips for how to properly advocate Libertarianism. I...
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airled
Dec 7, 2000 7:25 pm
I agree, I have been subscribed for about a year now and it is one of my favorite things to recieve via e-mail....
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LEOZD
Dec 7, 2000 10:20 pm
I am looking for good basic and advanced Libertarian Books./.authors.(?). I would like to hear some recommendations, also, fictional books!-L...
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Pookey_Shaffer
Dec 8, 2000 8:42 pm
I've heard a good basic book is:<br><br>Libertarianism In One Lesson, by David Bergland. Sells for $10.95 in large paperback format.<br><br><a...
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dr_bobbs
Dec 8, 2000 9:16 pm
Here are some really good ones I've read:<br><br>Why Gov't Doesn't Work, by Harry Browne. Easy reading, simple explanations of why we need a Libertarian ...
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LEOZD
Dec 8, 2000 10:03 pm
Thank you for your recommendations. I am actually reading Atlas right now. I have noted the recommended readings also. I am trying to develop my debating...
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LEOZD
Dec 8, 2000 10:04 pm
great link! Thanks !!>eom<...
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dr_bobbs
Dec 9, 2000 6:56 pm
To developing debating skills, oral or written, you really should get Michael Cloud's tape set "The Essence of Political Persuasion". Advocates for Self Gov't...
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dr_bobbs
Dec 9, 2000 7:02 pm
I was glad to hear LEOZD mention promoting libertarianism on the Web, since I hope all of us are doing this through e-mails, message boards, chat rooms, etc. ...
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LEOZD
Dec 9, 2000 9:46 pm
dr bobbs,<br> Thank You!! eom...
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LEOZD
Dec 12, 2000 10:55 pm
If your state does not have a Libertarian Club at yahoo, start one and send out some invites! I will allow you to advertize it here or at my other club (140 ...
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aadedicke
Dec 13, 2000 3:12 am
I recommend that all libertarians check out a local Toastmasters group. Toastmasters helps people develop public speaking skills in small supportive groups. I...
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LEOZD
Dec 14, 2000 8:36 pm
For some reason that web site ,Toastmasters, does not exist according to my CPU. Can you check again?...
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aadedicke
Dec 15, 2000 2:54 am
My apologies- I misremembered the address- the CORRECT address for Toastmaster's International is <a href=http://www.toastmasters.org...
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aadedicke
Dec 15, 2000 3:20 am
The most important thing you can do as a libertarian is to start or join a local chapter. Getting involved locally will help develop the membership of the ...
