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  • May15th

    the SAME-SEX SETUP

    Posted in: Articles, Features, Left Cover

    Last Wednesday President Obama made a bold campaign move by supporting same-sex marriage. Much like other statements from the election of yore, his rhetoric is surely meant more for bolstering his appeal to specific demographics, in this case the youth and gay vote, than an indication of his intention to enact the “change” he vocally supports. While liberals and social libertarians undoubtedly applaud the tolerant position (your author included) it’s dangerous for anyone to assume he should have the power to legalize such personal interactions.

    By the influx of over one million dollars in donations within 90 minutes of the announcement, and his well timed new line of LGBT Pride swag it looks like Obama is banking on the public making precisely this assumption. Granted he did (to my utter surprise) admit it is an issue that should be left to the states, you can bet your bottom dollar (not referring to the mode of payment for male strippers) that his constituency either: A. Tuned out during their prostration to herr Obama, or B. Has no idea what that even means…

    All according to plan! [insert diabolical laugh here] Continue reading “the SAME-SEX SETUP” »

  • April26th

    PEOPLE WATCHING COACHELLA STYLE

    Posted in: Short, Trans-Partisan Coverage

    Every year in the desert of Indio California there is an eclectic gathering of music lovers for the three day party known as Coachella. While I did completely geek out on all the amazing music and seizure inducing stage design, that is not what I am here to talk about.

    Anyone who knows me can tell you I am an avid people watcher. I love to interact with wide varieties of people and sometimes throw out an odd subject to see how they respond. Here are a few stories and observations from my weekend amongst the future of our country (and yes in a lot of cases I shutter to say that). Continue reading “PEOPLE WATCHING COACHELLA STYLE” »

  • March27th

    ILJ4: the PLEASANCE of DISCOVERING your PRIORITIES

    Posted in: the Individual Liberty Journal

    Let me start off the first Individual Liberty Journal entry in over a month with an onomatopoeia describing my current state of mind… “Sheesh!”

    Mother said there would be days like this. But she never said anything about a whole month! When running the perpetual wheel within the rat-race construct, there are times when the wheel inexplicably outpaces the rhythm of your step. One small misstep and you find yourself tumbling, wondering which side is up. This was one of those months constricted by a tight budget (thanks to the rising cost of gas and other essentials), long hours manning the cubicle (demotivated by ever diminishing returns) and more events, engagements and obligations to juggle than I have phalanges to grip them with.

    However, in every tumble there is a lesson. Here is what I learned this month:

    Continue reading “ILJ4: the PLEASANCE of DISCOVERING your PRIORITIES” »

  • March7th

    FREEDOM isn’t FREE, BUT it’s CHEAPER than YOU’D THINK

    Posted in: Features, Trans-Partisan Coverage

    There is a distinct honor that comes with serving in the armed forces. It is hard not to be extremely proud of the service that our soldiers have provided in defense of our great nation. Freedom isn’t free! is a popular bumper sticker that captures this sentiment. Undoubtedly the majority of Americans would say that our country is much better off thanks to their sacrifice and devotion. It is true. We are a brave and loyal, yet sometimes misguided nation.

    Chances are, those who think freedom only comes from the barrel of a gun are also the ones to pass the buck on every other issue by saying “I’m just one person. What can I do?”

    Must our freedom only be payed for in the currency of bombs and blood though? This is a high price to pay, and it seems the ante is always going up. What if, instead the sticker read Freedom isn’t free, but it’s cheaper than you’d think?

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    Continue reading “FREEDOM isn’t FREE, BUT it’s CHEAPER than YOU’D THINK” »

  • February20th

    HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY from TOM WOODS

    Posted in: Short, Trans-Partisan Coverage

    In observance of President’s Day I would like to share with you this little bit of fried gold from historian Thomas E. Wood Jr.

    It is truly baffling the unquestioning reverence, deification even, of our various Federal Executives. The sentiment hearkens back to the blind admiration of Kings and Queens by their downtrodden subjects. Like little girls idolizing fictional Disney princesses. In reality these leaders have done little for us. And if you believe they have you are applying an undue anointment, bordering on dictatorship to this select group of human beings. Think of it this way. The Executive is only one of three branches of Government. But do we have a Congress Day or a Judicial Day? These institutions have as much, if not more influence on change (positive and negative) as any president. So why should we bare such regard for a single figure of authority?

    I like my comparison to royalty. However I think Tom Woods’ Wal-Mart metaphor more precisely describes this delusion. Take it away Tom…

    Side note: That is why I like Ron Paul. Because he would use his appointment as President to reign in the out of control powers of all three branches of Government. Not perpetuate, and certainly not expand them. That is a leader worthy of praise.

  • February15th

    the FINAL JUDGMENT: NO ROOM for TRUTH on FOX

    Posted in: Short, Trans-Partisan Coverage

    On February 14th the Fox Business channel aired more truth in just under five minutes, than they have in the Fox network’s entire history. No it wasn’t a Valentines Day gift to their adoring viewers. It was the closing statement from their token libertarian’s final show. Judge Napolitano of Freedom Watch held nothing back when proclaiming the real state of modern politics.

    The themes he covered could be the manifesto for the newly emerging “TransPartisan” paradigm. The Freedom Movement, as some call it, can be described as the disassociation from the established lesser-of-two-evils system of political railroading. In every case our current system leads to larger government, more debt, and fewer individual liberties. The transpartisans, as I like to call them are the growing segment of the citizenry who aren’t afraid to ask difficult questions, dig through layers of bullshit and lies, and demand their independence back.

    This is the message I fight to disseminate every single day. Judge Nap just so happened to precisely and eloquently diagnose this American political dysfunction in a way that can only be described as “going out with a bang”.

    Some may ask, with such a radically pro-freedom message how the Judge stayed on FAUX as long as he did? I ask, how did they give him a show in the first place? Either way, he is anticipated to have a long and successful career in the alternative media for some time to come.

    We love you, and we welcome you with open arms Judge!

  • February13th

    ILJ3: the BRIDGE to NOWHERE

    Posted in: Inspiration, the Individual Liberty Journal

    Climbing the final rocky crest, white art deco struts and pillars appeared out of the ground like the most convincing mirage. A sense of accomplishment came over me which was amplified by the rare occurrence of met expectations.

    However, for as much as I valued standing before our destination at the peak of the expedition, it was the 4.5 mile hike up the mountain, through rivers and over endless rocky faces that was the real prize of this weekend’s outdoor excursion.

    Continue reading “ILJ3: the BRIDGE to NOWHERE” »

  • January31st

    ILJ2: a WEEK of CHOICES

    Posted in: the Individual Liberty Journal

    In the week or so since my last (and first) Individual Liberty Journal entry a good amount of progress has been made. Undertaking this personal project has filled me with a new sense of motivation to tackle the things that I have put off for far too long. Like any mass which is gaining momentum the pace has not exactly been blinding thus far. But it is important to bite off only what I can chew. Particularly given the fact that this activist is a single father with a full time job. Continue reading “ILJ2: a WEEK of CHOICES” »

  • January23rd

    ILJ1: SQUARE ONE

    Posted in: the Individual Liberty Journal

    This will be my first journal-style post chronicling my experiences as I try to reshape my life to embody my social an political convictions. Like Gandhi said. “Be the change you want to see in the world.” So I am doing just that… then writing about it. Continue reading “ILJ1: SQUARE ONE” »

  • January17th

    PLUGIN TODAY, STOP SOPA TOMORROW

    Posted in: Inspiration, Short, Trans-Partisan Coverage

    Yes this image has been posted without consent of the rights holder. But I doubt they'd care.

    If you are reading this it’s not January 18th. That’s because this site and thousands of others will be participating in a massive one day online protest to educate people about one of the most dangerous bills to be considered in the halls of Congress. The Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA.

    For my fellow WordPress users there is a great plugin that will allow you to join the fun. It’s called SOPA STRIKE, and for one day it will divert all traffic to SopaStrike.com as well as add your site to the list of bloggers and web masters who are joining the fight to save the internet.

    Will you join us?

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