Libertarians forming a NEW shape for the Grand OLD Party

Posted May 17th, 2009 by cyndezu

“It’s not about taxes,” Valentine said, stressing the final word. “It’s not just about bailouts. It’s not just about welfare. It’s not just about socialism.

“It’s about all of it. And it’s about being fed up and doing something about it.”
There it was. The studio’s six phone lines lit up in rapid fire,

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Bottom line on the line

On May 20th, 2009 Impailed4x says:

THE BIG mistake is NOT GETTING started NOW....BUILD it, they WILL come...There is NO alternative but SUBMISSION.
you-no

Cry havoc

On May 18th, 2009 SSgT_AF says:

The old guard must fall. For if they do not NO third party will ever be heard.
Big mistake walking away from an opponent while they're on the ropes.

Big Mistake

On May 18th, 2009 DrKrbyLuv says:

I think it is a big mistake for Libertarians to cast their future with the GOP. The GOP is as corrupt as the Democrats and they will plot against any candidate that goes against the status quo.

Larry

END the FED before it ENDS US

That's because it IS a big mistake

On May 20th, 2009 Tannim says:

We have too many GOP infiltrators in the LP now, and all it's gotten us is chaos and destruction.

The LP needs less reactionary conservatives and more moderate libertarians. The political center is where it's at, and you won;t find either the radical left or the reactionary right there.

NOT for this kids future anymore

On May 20th, 2009 Impailed4x says:

GEE, have I been with you so long that you want to return to your middle ground vomit...Middle ground is WHY the GOP went down..Middle ground is = to becoming your ENEMY ...Middle ground might win an election but it stands for NOTHING,,
you-no

Ha! cyndezu :o)

On May 18th, 2009 henri says:

75 digg's. Good to see you, hope all is well! Thanks for the thread

Why redefine the GOP?

On May 18th, 2009 royarellano says:

Why should it be the effort of Libertarians and those opposed to the banking and corporate hold on our government to redefine any of these two major parties? Why not stand on innovative principles which provide a balance to the existing parties.

cant beat them in a system

On May 18th, 2009 troy says:

can't beat them in a two-party system. imagine football with 3 teams on the field with only two endzones. the third team can't score.

besides, we are not collapsing on any thing. we are merely showing them the way.

As of Yesterday

On May 18th, 2009 TheWayofPeace says:

My only goal is to destroy the GOP.

Lindsey declared WAR..

I believe in that analogy, the third team cant be scored ON...

On May 18th, 2009 dlind says:

but you're correct that we cant beat them in the system that they and the Democrats have designed. Its not a level playing field.

Co-opting one of the large parties is a better way to go-- we avoid incurring the startup costs associated with creating a party from scratch.

Start-Up Cost?

On May 19th, 2009 royarellano says:

I hear yah, but that point is moot with the access of the technology channel. Even this website is an example of how a properly packaged message can get out and attract many. You take a small amount from the many who bring it to the table and we can do away with the control the few have...right?

It is in our nature to stand-up in the face of such injustices, in my humble opinion.

Sports & Governance of Our Republic not the same

On May 18th, 2009 royarellano says:

We cannot just simplify the governance of a Republic...especially our great Republic to our favorite pass-time. I mean I see your point, but it’s not that simple. A third party free from Corporate/Banking influence; standing truly for the People and by the People, is the only energy which can slow the back and forth swing of the two party system pendulum.

No matter what, we have to agree that both these two parties are being run by an aristocracy supported by the few...the same damn few.

Liberty is the unending pursuit...while Happiness has yielded apathy.

Nothing is new in the problems we are all seeing…it’s a page right out of history.

whats the difference

On May 18th, 2009 troy says:

whats the difference between calling yourself a Republican or a Libertarian or a Constitution party or an Independant, if you are the one in charge of defining yourself?

A name is just a name.

A Party Will Not Define Me

On May 19th, 2009 royarellano says:

I agree with your point, a party should not be what defines an individual; but merely an approach to use. However, innovation in approach is the only path to success... Good point.

I would like to see Libertarian leadership of the party.

On May 17th, 2009 iehuvihs says:

I think it would be a more productive use of your energy. Get involved and run for office, become a party activist and nudge out the bad weeds.
But why stop with Republicans, if you are in a Democratic district get involved and educate them with Libertarian ideals as well. We are all in this together.
grant