Eminence Front & Center
My parents house was built prior to the American Revolution. It might be a prime property for one of these gentrified Bed & Breakfasts that pop-up in historical rural areas. After the Kelo case in the Supreme Court, many home and business owners are reacting to it on a local basis. 
If the government can now decide your house or business is worth more in tax revenues than you can manage, off you go. Fortunately Libertarians in NY are against this taking and will defend the rights of property owners pretty much without doubt or regret. Here's the latest version of 'Hardfire', featuring Richard Cooper, chair of the LPNY . . .
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All the hemming and hawing about tax returns could easily be countered by asking the Congressman what is the specific law that requires me to pay income tax ? While typically relegated to the ethereal realm of conspiracy, Aaron Russo's new documantary, America:From Freedom to Fascism is 
My favorite recollection of a NY governor was Hugh Carey after his hair turned orange. As I listen to the MSM AG debate, I shudder at the Cuomo voice coming back at me. As a lad in Middle School I joined the Conservative chorus against him because he was forcing me to use my seatbelt when I was finally old enough to drive. After that it was just waste money and try to cleverly rationalize with a uber-moralizing tone. When George came the speed limit went back up and nothing ever changed after that . . . Now here comes a new cape crusading part time King . . . Help quality people fight the system in the next four years - Vote Clifton Silberger ! 
Ultimately I find this stuff for more interesting then some of the internal rifts in the Liberty movement. We'll get to that stuff after the election. Until then it seems so obvious what the simple immediate solution might be. Hang on to your hats this maybe a long one . . . 
A shame really. The voters are denied a fundamental aspect of the democratic process. We organized a debate in early June that was avoided by both the heavies in this race. Citizen Action sponsered a healthcare forum in July that we were invited to. Despite what I knew to be an obvious hijack of free market values, I took the hit for the ertswhile Congressman who apparently was in town that day. Here's the video archive I made of that event. At least some vestige of debate is preserved from this looney race. 
Not too sure it will help or have any effect on things. the culture of the power elite is petrified of open and honest debate. Give it a try. As they say when they try to invoke the Math Tax (the lottery) - Ya never know. This is not an ideological driven message or idea. Notice the diversity of interests on the list. BTW - Vote Third Party anyway. 
While I know Chris Garvey from my work in the party, I did have the opportunity to participate in the Eminent Domain Rally in Albany in April with Rachel Treichler. Not sure who the Socialists guy is, but hey, who gave him the opportunity to promote his anti-capitalist message ? Libertarians of course ! Here's the new HardFire episode featuring the People's candidates: 
This photo of Don and me is at the Catskill Bi-Centennial this last summer. We also worked the Rhinebeck Fireman's parade with Thomas Ruks a few weeks before this. Ruk's once referred to Don as the 'fire' of the LPNY. Don is twice my age and I had trouble keeping up with him during petitioning. He simply asked every human being he came across for the right to be on the ballot. Don's bid for Lt. Governor includes this latest HardFire episode. The cool part about the Net is that this show hasn't even aired yet and will now be available before the Sunday morning yappers start their thing. I miss David Brinkley, he was Don's era also. 
Libertarians in Georgia in fact took credit for his defeat at the polls in 2002. Despite his accolades as a drug warrior he's often cited as 
Here's our back and forth. They may very well have been discussing the pledge or platform while we were doing this, Barry was kind enough to sit and discuss issues. Hopefully this interview and the speech that follows is not too late to help his effort in Arizona. With any luck we get some future help from Barry & Mr. Hancock breaking up the ballot access requirements in New York. Yes, that's 'StarChild' in the background . . . 
I was happy to see Phil Maymin in CT get into 
You have to be nice in court. An empty, large intriquely wood paneled room with classic pewter ordornments, black marble compliments, sleek video screens and microphones. Everybody jumps up like a sargent in a room full of officers when the man in black enters. In the end the judge seemed very sympathetic and hoped we had luck on up the line. Walk the line. 
TRO's, complaints, affadavits and all that other whoha that the preisthood likes to throw around and dance with. Whatever court time I see we'll make sure it gets clogged in my filter and shot back here at the 'ol blog. Boxes of paper work, special blue forms, yellow ones. All the news trucks are down there today for the big terrorist case. My shoes have metal in them. 
Much like the early days of CNN, these programs talk about issues without commerical interruption and the incessant opinions of obnoxious hosts. This programing offers a unique insight into many of the LP's positions. Join the guests and hosts in an informative talk show format not constrained by media conglomerates or a tepid producer. Watch as we cut to real issues, now. Here's a sample of some recent shows with current candidates. 
For the most part we tried to answer all of them, despite what we would consider the hidden agendas. We had a good experience with the debate we organized in June and that the local LWV 'moderated'. They were responsive and very professional. We tend to think that had we made it through the ballot process, we would not be invited to debate because of the unreasonable 10% threshold that they demand from candidates. Here's our response to their last questionnaire;