Category Archives: Third Party Politics

Chapter 13: Government Employee Unions Gone Wild – CoaL by W.A.R

Posted on September 11, 2009 by eric

With the exception of the obviously inspired chapter title, I actually found myself identifying with this chapter in a moment of weakness. As someone who has lived in the extended shadow of New York’s Capital Region (and the other side … Continue reading →

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Chapter 10: The California Nightmare – CoaL by W.A.R

Posted on September 5, 2009 by eric

Subtitle: Why California Leads the Nation in Deficit, Debt and Out-Migration I was born in California. I visit family there every couple of years and I always have a great time. I can recount tales of Fremont, Steinbeck and Bukowski. … Continue reading →

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Chapter 8: The Nevada Model – CoaL by W.A.R

Posted on September 4, 2009 by eric

Showing America How It’s Done ! Thus begins the second part of the book entitled, ” Let’s Talk Money and Politics ” To hear Root talk about the Nevada economic and political model we should all move there in order … Continue reading →

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Chapter 7 – CoaL by W.A.R

Posted on August 21, 2009 by eric

Chapter 7: God & Government One of the more disturbing moments of the 2008 Presidential campaign for the LP was the Glenn Beck segment with Bob Barr and his questioning of the latter about all the atheists in the LP. … Continue reading →

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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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Day 2: Intro & Chap. 1 – CoaL by W.A.R

Posted on August 13, 2009 by eric

Beyond the admission of an imaginary friend, a swell wife and the tired shtick of the last campaign (SOB – son of a butcher, small businessman, homeschooler, fellow Columbia graduate of Obama, heroes Reagan & Goldwater yadda yadda) WR should … Continue reading →

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Root’s Savage Problem

Posted on May 19, 2009 by eric

The folks over at Reason clipped Libertarian VP nominee, Wayne Root, pretty hard during the last cycle. Just as the final stretch was unfolding in the campaign, the boys caught him at the Republican bar yammering on about Obama being … Continue reading →

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Special Election ?

Posted on January 24, 2009 by eric

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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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