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Back when I used to enjoy discussing politics in here and defending libertarianism I used to make the argument (well, it's really the Libertarian argument) that unlike virtually every other political party the Libertarians based their positions on principle (and God knows I don't want to debate...

I was getting my morning dose of skeptomasicism on the way to work this morning listening to the radio talk shows. They were primarily talking about Amendment 2 here in Missouri with deals with stem cell research. It got me to thinking. If I were going to create my own third party, what...

Some are claiming that Lieberman's loss in last week's primary is evidence of the Democrats "purging" their party of moderates in favor of radical leftists. Incumbents lose primaries all the time. Why all of the sudden are some folks claiming that the Dems are purging/self-destructing? What...

http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2006/06/post_14.html Look what Chuck Schumer, chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee said today. Lieberman is looking increasingly in danger in the Democratic primary. I think he has always worked against the interest of his...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060530/od_nm/dutch_pedophiles_dc;_ylt=AgUnbG4Zp8ZVnauOs96ZXG.s0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3ODdxdHBhBHNlYwM5NjQ- How special.

The big political wet dream, that things are so bad with the other party their office-holders start to switch sides, is starting to bubble up in my imagination. Sure the Jim Jeffords switch (R to I, caucusing with D's) didn't unleash a avalanche, but the dissatisfaction with current situation...

I just re-registered to vote, this time identifying myself as a member of the party I was raised to despise. Although I do not regret my decision, I feel somewhat like a traitor. See, I just moved from Illinois to California, and while I looked forward to the change in climate (it's so sunny...

Interesting editorial by interesting person Kevin Phillips:

It could be yours, if the price is right!

This thread came about as a result of this thread: http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1370421 As stated, my views are all over the place. I can't describe myself as conservative or liberal. I've never been a member of any political party, and seriously doubt I ever...

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1119320278358 Oooh, I bet I could have raised $3000 for this guy!

In S.F., Dean calls GOP 'a white Christian party' Howard Dean: "I Hate Republicans" Who did Ann Coulter have to sleep with to get Dean elected as leader of the Democratic party?

APRIL FOOLS!!!! :p

"... Michael's Moore's political screed "Fahrenheit 9/11" ...(was) roundly snubbed in the Oscar nominations.... The film, which cost just six million dollars to make, has raked in more than 220 million dollars around the world, becoming by far the most successful documentary in history. "...

Five members of each party serve on the House ethics panel and under the current system, a tie vote would launch an ethics probe. Under the new rule, a tie or failure to make a decision within 45 days would mean no action would be taken. A partnership of watchdog groups calling itself the...

OK, so my daughter goes to a private school - a christian one, 'cause it's less expensive and my wife still believes in some of that stuff (just not the intolerant stuff). And my wife is "room mom" for the class and is supposed to set up the xmas party this Friday. So the teacher askes her to...

Anyone up for a private poker party? When in Vegas, do as the Vegasians do. Buy in could be $20 or $100, depending on participation. Games can either be dealer calls it or Texas Hold 'em. Either reply or PM if you are interested. Game night is up in the air and up for suggestion.

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Libertarians believe strongly in market forces. From this is derived a belief that a government agency like the FDA is unnecessary because if somebody makes a bad drug, people won’t buy it. And the industry would self-regulate by creating something akin to Underwriters’ Laboratories whose...

I was wondering if anyone here could actually think of a good reason for God to flood the earth instead of just killing everyone that he didn't like. It seems like it would have been much easier and have infinitely less clean up. What would the flood benefits be?

Does this, in fact, summarize your own impression of what a legislator is supposed to do, i.e. do what their leader orders them to do? Or, perhaps, is "party discipline" actually a form of extortion?

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Ok I would be slightly supprised if anyone other than the extreamist christians we get here from time to time voted for them but in case you missed it here their platform. http://www.constitutionparty.com/party_platform.php#AIDS I'm still not sure weather to put them to the left or right of Bush.

I saw GWB on TV last night where he referred to the "Democrat Party". What's with this? Are we to call his the Republic Party.

Who's interested? First, let's give it a name. We need some ideas. How about "Put your X here"? How about "None of the above"? How about "Competence plus integrity"? How about "Kinder Gentler Party"?

For the first time ever, it looks like the UK ruling party (Labour, in this case) will come in third place in the local elections. Current projections are : Conservative : 38% Liberal Democrat : 30% Labour : 26% Not bad enough to cause Labour to lose the General Election I think, but an...

There was a big uproar up in Boston when Kerry floated the idea of delyaing his nomintaion so he coudl do more fund rainsing. Local officals complained that to do so would mean the convention would be nothing more than a big pep rally. Isnt that what they are anyway?? GW and Kerry are locks...

There has been some excellent discussion here about the affect that third (and fourth etc.) parties have had on elections, especially in the US. I propose a simple solution which would cost virtuallly nothing and reflect the will of the people even more. In addition, it would encourage the...

The test I'm Green, moreso than I thought.

I think that this party is controlled by people who, on most major issues, lack common sense. It would make a good third party. Any ideas on why there is so much support for Democrats?