Category Archives: New York Politics

Days 3,4 & 5 – Chap 2-5 CoaL by W.A.R

Posted on August 17, 2009 by eric

The book gets harder to read not withstanding high local temperatures, a myriad of social events and a rare self-employed sick day. The platitudes, silly anecdotes and contrived conclusions really start to stack up and repeat . . . Chapter … Continue reading →

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How to abolish your government

Posted on June 9, 2009 by eric

For most people, the idea of eliminating the government is tantamount to chaos, destruction of the planet and the end of human kind. While it may take several hours to dissuade any given individual their own prejudices in this regard, … Continue reading →

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The Albany Libertarian Examiner

Posted on June 8, 2009 by eric

Legend has it that when Henry Hudson came up the river later named after him, that a group of native children came out to greet the Halfmoon, his vessel, on a sandy hook now known as Stuyvesant. In Dutch, this … Continue reading →

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Special Election ?

Posted on January 24, 2009 by eric

Please leave thoughts and comments over here . . .

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BTM: Break the Matrix

Posted on December 18, 2008 by eric

I’ll be on the Kurt Wallace show tomorrow, it’s called “Wake up America”. Starts at 9 AM. I’m thinking it’s either the Wayne Root thing or maybe my cynical BTM remark. Maybe both. Hopefully some party and movement stuff. Hopefully … Continue reading →

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The Wes Benedict Challenge

Posted on December 17, 2008 by eric

If it’s not too illegal we can let members bet on the outcome. Winner takes home the kiddy ? I propose we schedule it for the LSLA in Charleston. Queen’s rules or whatever works. This will either morph or die here, so no rush for rules, terms, etc. I always bolt for these types of meetings, so I’ll promise to stick around for beers this time.
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The Coronation of Caroline

Posted on December 17, 2008 by eric

The ‘upstate’ tour is already being planned. Anybody not Democrat and cares will be inundated by local news coverage of the visit, like HIllary in 2000. Like most upstaters, my indifference will manifest itself by simply not showing up. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Dean Barkley Didn’t Do It . . .

Posted on November 5, 2008 by eric

Was it the Return of Jason that brought IPR down the morning after ? Is the Last Free Voice that of Elf Ninos Dad ? Poor Third Party Watch, does anyone care anymore ? How did George do up in … Continue reading →

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A Wistful Response

Posted on November 1, 2008 by eric

Generalissimo Paterson petitioned the weary Congressfolk with confessions of destitute coffers in Albany. Citing the voluminous needs of the State, namely myriads of infrastructure needs left neglected for the crime of a well fed and bloated bureaucracy. Nary admitting that … Continue reading →

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The Fanciful Last Days

Posted on November 1, 2008 by eric

As this cycle of the American electoral farce closes, a colleague writes; Governor David Patterson appeared to taking steps toward bringing a little bit of fiscal sanity to New York State. Recognizing that the meltdown of the financial markets, combined … Continue reading →

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