A famous libertarian novel made its way into a debate on Monday: U.S. Senate candidates Ron Johnson and U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold clashed sharply Monday night on Ayn Rand’s famous novel “Atlas Shrugged” about an economy crumbling under the weight of government intrusion and regulations. See, Hot novel ‘Atlas Shrugged’ stars in Senate debate –…
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Republican Candidate in Ohio Took Part in Nazi War Reenactments
by JOHN ADAMS •
Astonishing and disgraceful: Before he launched a campaign for Congress in northwest Ohio, Republican candidate Rich Iott took part in World War II reenactments dressed in the uniform of Nazi Germany’s Waffen SS. Iott was involved with a group called Wiking, which reenacts the exploits of the 5th SS Panzer Division, mainly on the Eastern…
Libertarians, Politics, Wisconsin
Libertarian Terry Virgil Runs for Lt. Governor (and Governor!) of Wisconsin
by JOHN ADAMS •
Freedom of Speech, Laws/Regulations, Liberty, Politics
Camp Politics: Training the Next Generation of Censors Since 1974!
by JOHN ADAMS •
Libertarians, Politics
U.S. Senate Candidate Ron Johnson: Republican or Libertarian?
by JOHN ADAMS •
Official Misconduct, Politics
Video: Scott Walker’s Good Friend (Update 22 in a Series)
by JOHN ADAMS •
One sometimes hears that all political ads are exaggerations. Not all of them — sadly, this one from the Barrett Campaign about Republican Scott Walker’s failure to clean house after abuses at the MIlwaukee County Mental Health Complex is true. (H/t to the Journal Sentinel.) Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tK2RgmPhg4 I’ve posted about Chianelli’s policy, and the tragedy…
Politics, Wisconsin
WI Republican Candidate Ron Johnson’s Testimony Against Child Abuse Bill
by JOHN ADAMS •
There’s a video now available on YouTube of Republican senate candidate Ron Johnson’s testimony against a Wisconsin bill that would have made it easier for victims of child abuse to sue their abusers. (The bill was defeated.) The video (h/t to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) is revealing for more than one reason. Superficially, it shows…
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CNN Poll: Only quarter of public trusts government
by JOHN ADAMS •
Unsurprising, as officials’ and politicians’ claims have been too grand, too self-serving, and in contrast with actual, often mediocre performance. Sensible people just don’t believe vainglorious declarations about public service, in which officials describe themselves as though they were saints, and every project as though it were a cathedral. A new poll indicates that only…
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Wisconsin State Journal: Election season brings Haley Barbour, Joe Biden to Wisconsin
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Politics
Wisconsin State Journal: Looking for Tom Barrett’s campaign site? Look carefully
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Libertarians, Politics
“Murkowski not seeking Libertarian spot” – ktuu.com
by JOHN ADAMS •
Here’s a better title: DEFEATED BIG-GOVERNMENT REPUBLICAN, APPOINTED BY HER FATHER TO A UNITED STATES SENATE SEAT, UNWANTED BY LIBERTARIAN PARTY She’s not seeking what the Alaska LP executive committee unanimously denied her: a chance to run on the LP ticket. They denied her a line on the LP ballot because there’s nothing remotely libertarian…
Libertarians, Politics
RealClearPolitics – In Blow to Murkowski, Alaska Libertarian Nominee Will Stay on Ballot
by JOHN ADAMS •
Haase should stay — Murkowski is not a libertarian and did not belong on the Libertarian Party line. Ending weeks of speculation, Alaska Libertarian Party Senate nominee David Haase told RealClearPolitics on Monday that he would not allow Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski to replace his name on the general election Senate ballot. Via RealClearPolitics –…
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Wisconsin State Journal: Tips on casting a primary ballot correctly
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Government Spending, Politics, Taxes/Taxation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Next Wisconsin Governor Faces Big Deficit
by JOHN ADAMS •
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has a story on Wisconsin’s difficult fiscal situation entitled, Next Wisconsin governor faces big deficit. The story has detail and analysis of all three major party candidates’ (Barrett, Walker, Neumann) views. Here’s a summary from the story: The gubernatorial candidates have unveiled plans to deal with a $2.7 billion projected shortfall…