The New Hampshire Liberty Alliance has just released their annual Liberty Report Card. The Report Card rates Representatives and Senators on their votes for selected "liberty" issues. Liberty, as defined by the NHLA, is an absence of laws that restrict personal and economic freedoms and that bar the practice of good government.
I would like to congratulate Rep. Richard Barry for being this year's Legislator of the Year. He was the only representative to receive an "A+" rating. I would also like to congratulate the other 18 reps. that received "A" ratings.
We still have a lot of work to do, however. There were numerous "F" ratings and even a handful of "Constitutional Threats"! I hope we can get them voted out in '08!
Finally, I would like to report that my own representative (the man that defeated me last fall), Bob Matheson, received a rating of "D". That mean that he voted against liberty almost 75% of the time! Thornton and Woodstock could have had better, but alas, the Democratic tsunami swept the state last fall. I hope that the voters of these two communities will realize that they deserve better.
In Libertate,
Tyler
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
Liberty Activist of the Year
I would like to thank the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance for choosing me as their Activist of the Year. It is a humbling honor to receive this distinction from New Hampshire's #1 promoter of liberty. I couldn't have been so involved if it weren't for the NHLA and all of the other liberty activists throughout the state. They give me courage and motivation when it seems that all hope is lost. I thank all of you.
The important thing I have learned from my political activism is that ideas do not die. The message of liberty is eternal and can never be silenced. By the same token, however, liberty cannot be spread to all corners of New Hampshire without its tireless supporters. I see myself merely as a symbol of all the hard work and dedication that goes into preserving and expanding liberty.
I feel a great sense of sadness that I will be leaving New Hampshire to continue my education. I hope that I can return permanently in a few years with a greater depth of knowledge and a stronger drive to accomplish my goals.
Freedom is the greatest end that can be achieved in society. I will expound the message of liberty on my college campus and return to New Hampshire to aid all of the other great activists that are working to preserve our "Live Free or Die" way of life.
In Libertate,
Tyler
The important thing I have learned from my political activism is that ideas do not die. The message of liberty is eternal and can never be silenced. By the same token, however, liberty cannot be spread to all corners of New Hampshire without its tireless supporters. I see myself merely as a symbol of all the hard work and dedication that goes into preserving and expanding liberty.
I feel a great sense of sadness that I will be leaving New Hampshire to continue my education. I hope that I can return permanently in a few years with a greater depth of knowledge and a stronger drive to accomplish my goals.
Freedom is the greatest end that can be achieved in society. I will expound the message of liberty on my college campus and return to New Hampshire to aid all of the other great activists that are working to preserve our "Live Free or Die" way of life.
In Libertate,
Tyler
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Fred Thompson the War Monger
I have said that we Ron Paul supporters really have no reason to fear competition from Fred Thompson. But we do need to fear him as a government official. This article by Fred Thompson is further proof why Ron Paul does not share a base with Thompson and why he should be feared:
http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/FredThompson/2007/06/14/the_castrochavez_axis
"America is facing a growing threat from Latin American totalitarianism and we need to call on those who are most familiar with it to lead the resistance." - Fred Thompson
We know that Thompson supports the Iraq War and will probably help to provoke a neocon war of aggression against Iran, but this article shows that he also has his eyes on Latin America. We've meddled in Latin American politics before and it wasn't very productive.
Remember the Bay of Pigs invasion? Around 1,500 Cuban expatriates (trained and supplied by the CIA) invaded Cuba in the hopes of deposing the reign of terror of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. Needless to say, they ran out of ammo after three days of fighting and the invasion failed. JFK's special counsel, Robert Goodwin, met with Che Guevara after the failure at the Bay of Pigs: "[Che] went on to say that he wanted to thank us very much for the [Bay of Pigs] invasion - that it had been a great political victory for them - enabled them to consolidate."
It is partially the fault of our policy in Cuba that has allowed Fidel to stay this long! Castro and Chavez want us to attack. We will be seen as the aggressors and everyone will come to the aid of the poor defenseless Latin American country.
Fred Thompson and the rest of the neocon candidates must be stopped!
http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/FredThompson/2007/06/14/the_castrochavez_axis
"America is facing a growing threat from Latin American totalitarianism and we need to call on those who are most familiar with it to lead the resistance." - Fred Thompson
We know that Thompson supports the Iraq War and will probably help to provoke a neocon war of aggression against Iran, but this article shows that he also has his eyes on Latin America. We've meddled in Latin American politics before and it wasn't very productive.
Remember the Bay of Pigs invasion? Around 1,500 Cuban expatriates (trained and supplied by the CIA) invaded Cuba in the hopes of deposing the reign of terror of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. Needless to say, they ran out of ammo after three days of fighting and the invasion failed. JFK's special counsel, Robert Goodwin, met with Che Guevara after the failure at the Bay of Pigs: "[Che] went on to say that he wanted to thank us very much for the [Bay of Pigs] invasion - that it had been a great political victory for them - enabled them to consolidate."
It is partially the fault of our policy in Cuba that has allowed Fidel to stay this long! Castro and Chavez want us to attack. We will be seen as the aggressors and everyone will come to the aid of the poor defenseless Latin American country.
Fred Thompson and the rest of the neocon candidates must be stopped!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Video from New Hampshire Debate
Here is a video that shows the support for Ron Paul before and after the debate, as well as Dr. Paul's amazing performance during the New Hampshire GOP debate. I believe that this is the "official" Ron Paul 2008 video of the St. A's debate, seeing that it is the front page video on Dr. Paul's YouTube page. Enjoy, and remember to visit RonPaul2008.com!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Ron Paul TV
I recommend you all check out Ron Paul TV. The station plays a string of Ron Paul videos in succession to help inform those who are curious about Dr. Paul. There are some great videos on there and we can all learn more about the Good Doctor.
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Ron Paul Rally and Debate Party
The rally for Dr. Paul was amazing! I would take a guess that we had at least 150 people there. That was about twice as many supporters as any other candidate. We were a lot louder, also. The Ron Paul supporters drowned out the Rudy McRomney drones with very enthusiastic, and quite original, chanting.
After the rally we all went to Murphy's Taproom in Manchester to watch the debate. I won't delve into the particulars of the debate, but I will say that Dr. Paul did very well given his lack of time compared to the "Big Three".
The real highlight at Murphy's was when Ron Paul showed up at about 10:30 (after an hour and a half of the press bombarding him with questions!) to say Hi to all his supporters. The Good Doctor seemed a little overwhelmed, and rightly so. The place was packed wall-to-wall with frantic supporters that cheered and chanted as Ron squeezed in.
I think this is a sign that Dr. Paul does have a strong base of support, especially in New Hampshire. Here is a montage of the rally and after party:
After the rally we all went to Murphy's Taproom in Manchester to watch the debate. I won't delve into the particulars of the debate, but I will say that Dr. Paul did very well given his lack of time compared to the "Big Three".
The real highlight at Murphy's was when Ron Paul showed up at about 10:30 (after an hour and a half of the press bombarding him with questions!) to say Hi to all his supporters. The Good Doctor seemed a little overwhelmed, and rightly so. The place was packed wall-to-wall with frantic supporters that cheered and chanted as Ron squeezed in.
I think this is a sign that Dr. Paul does have a strong base of support, especially in New Hampshire. Here is a montage of the rally and after party:
Monday, June 04, 2007
Ron Paul Rally
The first New Hampshire Republican debate will be held tomorrow night starting at 7. There will be a rally for Ron Paul at St. Anselm College (where the debate is being held) preceding the debate. The rally will start at 4/4:30 and last until about 6:30, when we will go watch the debate at another location.
Signs and what not will be supplied! All you need to bring is your person. Use the inter-web to get directions to St. A's.
In Libertate,
Tyler
Signs and what not will be supplied! All you need to bring is your person. Use the inter-web to get directions to St. A's.
In Libertate,
Tyler
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Stepping Outside the Political Party Box for the Best Candidate
A recent guest commentary in the Record Enterprise by my very own mother. I taught her well!
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Presidential contenders are already aggressively marketing themselves to voters. After watching the last several debates and doing my own research, I've made up my mind. Congressman, Dr. Ron Paul (R-Texas), will get my vote in the primary.
Who's Dr. Paul, you ask?
Ron Paul graduated from Gettysburg College and the Duke University School of Medicine. He served our country as an Air Force flight surgeon before going into private practice as a specialist in obstetrics/gynecology. Dr. Paul is a refreshingly straightforward and principled member of Congress and a leading advocate for freedom. Largely ignored by the mainstream media (even after outpolling most of the other candidates post-debates), Dr. Paul has an ever-growing grassroots support system. Unlike the slick and polished Rudy McRomney candidates who will tell you what they think you want to hear, Dr. Paul proudly and openly works and votes for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies. Former Treasury Secretary William Simon, said that Dr. Paul is the "one exception to the Gang of 535" on Capitol Hill.
As you might guess, Dr. Paul's limited-government ideals have not been popular in Washington. In 1976, he was one of only four Republican congressmen to endorse Ronald Reagan for president. Congressman Paul's consistent voting record prompted one of his congressional colleagues to say, "Ron Paul personifies the Founding Fathers' ideal of the citizen-statesman. He makes it clear that his principles will never be compromised, and they never are." Another colleague observed, "There are few people in public life who, through thick and thin, rain or shine, stick to their principles. Ron Paul is one of those few."
He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.
He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.
I spent 30 years voting the Democratic party line. No more. I now vote for the best candidate for the job – regardless of party affiliation. I urge you to step outside the political party box and research the individual
candidates. Learn more about Dr. Paul at www.ronpaul2008.com.
Jan Stearns lives in Thornton.
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Presidential contenders are already aggressively marketing themselves to voters. After watching the last several debates and doing my own research, I've made up my mind. Congressman, Dr. Ron Paul (R-Texas), will get my vote in the primary.
Who's Dr. Paul, you ask?
Ron Paul graduated from Gettysburg College and the Duke University School of Medicine. He served our country as an Air Force flight surgeon before going into private practice as a specialist in obstetrics/gynecology. Dr. Paul is a refreshingly straightforward and principled member of Congress and a leading advocate for freedom. Largely ignored by the mainstream media (even after outpolling most of the other candidates post-debates), Dr. Paul has an ever-growing grassroots support system. Unlike the slick and polished Rudy McRomney candidates who will tell you what they think you want to hear, Dr. Paul proudly and openly works and votes for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies. Former Treasury Secretary William Simon, said that Dr. Paul is the "one exception to the Gang of 535" on Capitol Hill.
As you might guess, Dr. Paul's limited-government ideals have not been popular in Washington. In 1976, he was one of only four Republican congressmen to endorse Ronald Reagan for president. Congressman Paul's consistent voting record prompted one of his congressional colleagues to say, "Ron Paul personifies the Founding Fathers' ideal of the citizen-statesman. He makes it clear that his principles will never be compromised, and they never are." Another colleague observed, "There are few people in public life who, through thick and thin, rain or shine, stick to their principles. Ron Paul is one of those few."
He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.
He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.
I spent 30 years voting the Democratic party line. No more. I now vote for the best candidate for the job – regardless of party affiliation. I urge you to step outside the political party box and research the individual
candidates. Learn more about Dr. Paul at www.ronpaul2008.com.
Jan Stearns lives in Thornton.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Ron Paul Wins Debate
Ron Paul steps into national spotlight
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 4, 2007
ARLINGTON, VA - Congressman Ron Paul finished first in the MSNBC poll following the GOP primary debate last night held at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Paul received 43 percent, beating the second-place finisher by five points, and crushing the rest of the field.
"Last night, Americans met Ron Paul and loved what they heard," said Ron Paul 2008 campaign chairman Kent Snyder. "Dr. Paul's message of freedom and limited government resonates with Republicans hungry for a return to their party's core values."
"Ron Paul is the only true conservative in the GOP race. Americans saw that last night," continued Snyder. "The campaign looks forward to further debates and opportunities so even more Americans will discover Dr. Paul's message of freedom, peace and prosperity."
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Despite ruling the internet and dominating the nation's first debate, Dr. Paul has been largely ignored by the mainstream media. The major news outlets still only focus on Romney, Giuliani, and McCain. I also hear endless stories on Fred Thompson.
Note to Mainstream Media: Romney, Giuliani, and McCain floundered in the debate and Fred Thompson isn't even a candidate! They should be focusing on the only real conservative in the race: Dr. Ron Paul.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 4, 2007
ARLINGTON, VA - Congressman Ron Paul finished first in the MSNBC poll following the GOP primary debate last night held at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Paul received 43 percent, beating the second-place finisher by five points, and crushing the rest of the field.
"Last night, Americans met Ron Paul and loved what they heard," said Ron Paul 2008 campaign chairman Kent Snyder. "Dr. Paul's message of freedom and limited government resonates with Republicans hungry for a return to their party's core values."
"Ron Paul is the only true conservative in the GOP race. Americans saw that last night," continued Snyder. "The campaign looks forward to further debates and opportunities so even more Americans will discover Dr. Paul's message of freedom, peace and prosperity."
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Despite ruling the internet and dominating the nation's first debate, Dr. Paul has been largely ignored by the mainstream media. The major news outlets still only focus on Romney, Giuliani, and McCain. I also hear endless stories on Fred Thompson.
Note to Mainstream Media: Romney, Giuliani, and McCain floundered in the debate and Fred Thompson isn't even a candidate! They should be focusing on the only real conservative in the race: Dr. Ron Paul.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Virginia Tech: Not a Reason for More Gun Laws
The recent events at Virginia Tech have horrified the nation. The day saw 32 students murdered in cold blood. Another 21 students were wounded in this heinous act. Unfortunately, many gun control advocates are using this rampage as a reason to have more laws preventing Joe-citizen from possessing a weapon for self defense.
The Virginia Assembly had considered a law that would allow law-abiding individuals to carry weapons on the campuses of state schools, which would include Virginia Tech. The bill was killed and the powers-that-be at Virginia Tech praised the defeat: "I'm sure the university community is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions because this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus."
Maybe they all felt safe, but in reality they were not any safer. On the contrary, everyone on the campus was even more vulnerable to an attack like the one that happened earlier this week. Just because the school says "no guns" doesn't mean that a criminal person will not bring a gun.
Dr. John Lott, author of More Guns, Less Crime, is the author of the largest study of gun control laws ever. He concluded that mass public shooting almost never occur in areas with more lax gun laws.
A perfect example of how guns save lives is available right here in New Hampshire. A disgruntled club patron, who was ejected from the club, returned with a pistol. He was ready to shoot the bouncers that threw him out. After the man shot a few rounds, an innocent bystander pulled out his concealed handgun and shot the criminal twice. If it weren't for that man with a gun, there could have been more people shot.
If students and faculty were allowed to defend themselves with weapons, maybe this whole tragedy could have been avoided. But we will never know.
The Virginia Assembly had considered a law that would allow law-abiding individuals to carry weapons on the campuses of state schools, which would include Virginia Tech. The bill was killed and the powers-that-be at Virginia Tech praised the defeat: "I'm sure the university community is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions because this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus."
Maybe they all felt safe, but in reality they were not any safer. On the contrary, everyone on the campus was even more vulnerable to an attack like the one that happened earlier this week. Just because the school says "no guns" doesn't mean that a criminal person will not bring a gun.
Dr. John Lott, author of More Guns, Less Crime, is the author of the largest study of gun control laws ever. He concluded that mass public shooting almost never occur in areas with more lax gun laws.
A perfect example of how guns save lives is available right here in New Hampshire. A disgruntled club patron, who was ejected from the club, returned with a pistol. He was ready to shoot the bouncers that threw him out. After the man shot a few rounds, an innocent bystander pulled out his concealed handgun and shot the criminal twice. If it weren't for that man with a gun, there could have been more people shot.
If students and faculty were allowed to defend themselves with weapons, maybe this whole tragedy could have been avoided. But we will never know.
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