http://www.sundwall4congress.org/ Libertarian in upstate New York en Copyright 2008 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:56:03 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss evil speculators. Of course do-gooder lawyers would always reach for the regulatory button when confronted with any problem. It's their job after all. Bob Murphy has a great article about this over at the Mises site. Murphy's point ? The crucial point to remember is that there is nothing magical about government officials. There is no intrinsic reason to expect them to better forecast future disruptions in oil imports. I know this rings hollow for all those afflicted with governmentis, but the idea that the strategic reserve (and even the Federal Reserve) is something that the government can control or eliminate will simply never be on the table for these types. ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2008/06/damn_those_speculators.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2008/06/damn_those_speculators.html Campaign Coverage Gillibrand Oil Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:56:03 -0500 crashed a MoveOn.org event. The purpose and the tone of the event was a criticism of the war on Iraq and a display of the opportunity cost for the district if the tax dollars stayed at home. While we were there to criticize Hillary Clinton and John Sweeney for their support of the war , there were a couple cat calls in regard to the current Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand. She obviously had not taken a strong enough position against the war and the leftists and brave progressives were taking her to task about it. While its not very puzzling strategically to see why the Gillibrand campaign avoided this event, it remains equally dubious that the current mailer her five offices has mailed out amounts to fiddling with the tax code in light of the major crisis that Empire has driven. While it stresses property tax relief, one has to wonder whether the current CongressCritter would have been suited for the Assembly or State Senate instead of waddling around under the auspices of the nation's Capitol. It was a question many asked of me as I was running. My answer was always . . 'the war, the war'. If you're still with with me on this post, which have been rare and infrequent here, here's an in depth criticism of the whole approach. Of course I saved the top shelf stuff for the real blog. This hardly seemed like worthwhile there, but it was something that had to be said in case there are a few willing donors to pop a few grand off a piece for another insurgent effort that dealt with the war and the trillions of dollars of unfunded mandates that our children and grandchildren are stuck with . . . . ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2008/04/paying_the_piper.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2008/04/paying_the_piper.html National Debt War Gillibrand War Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:21:52 -0500 http://capitaloutsider.org ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/09/capital_outsider_website.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/09/capital_outsider_website.html Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:51:18 -0500 ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/09/capital_outsider_warren_redlic.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/09/capital_outsider_warren_redlic.html Redlich Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:13:22 -0500 We hope to refine our skills, presentation and line up new and exciting guests in the months to come. Thanks to Schenectady Public Access for allowing us to start this exciting project. ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/07/capital_outsider.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/07/capital_outsider.html Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:24:21 -0500 Didn't everybody get what they wanted ? Who got left behind ? Helicopters, police details and all types of chicanery are the talk of the town. Nobody that I come across cares or is even paying attention. I'm always embarrassed to be from NY wherever I go. Between Hillary & Chuck and any other typical pol, people in Texas & California are amazed at us and happy they're not here. ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/07/papa_joe_the_rich_kid_too.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/07/papa_joe_the_rich_kid_too.html Sat, 07 Jul 2007 13:48:10 -0500 While there are prominent naysayers in the LP camp over Dr. Paul, the spirit of the Ron Paul supporters is something to be carefully watched. The creative videos and quasi-commercials on the Net may never reach the encrusted GOP'ers in paneling graced family rooms with land lines who get most of those random poll calls, but those willing to go out and reach out is increasing. This seems more so than any other 'second-tier' candidate as some in the elite core of the MSM like to call them. The question for us hardcore LP'ers is not whether we can compete with the Paul campaign, but is whether this enthusiastic rabble in arms not in the clutches of corporatism and special interests will have any interest beyond the brief glimpse and hope that Paul offers in terms of message. ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/07/rabble_in_arms.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/07/rabble_in_arms.html Sat, 07 Jul 2007 09:46:15 -0500 While it's obvious that this doctor of communications and politics is not familiar with the concept of consent withdrawn and its electoral relationship to voters, the underlying theme for Alan on frequent occasions is that even voting third party is wrong when someone as evil and wrong as Bush can assume power and drag us into conflicts like Iraq. In many ways I opted out of voting for Harry Browne a second time for Ralph Nader precisely because of this elitist tripe that is peddled at every opportunity by charlatans like Chartock. ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/07/another_unreasonable_man_alan.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/07/another_unreasonable_man_alan.html Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:54:21 -0500 history and FDR that Fred ignores. Apparently 'ol FDR is being invoked by the broadcasters hall of fame in order to shore up some of the funds necessary to complete their tax payer funded multi-million dollar HQ. Despite having grandparents who lived in the Depression, we never had the resounding statist lessons of FDR or JFK foisted into our impressionable little heads. In fact my one grandfather always called JFK's dad a rum runner and my grandmother always cackled that my generation would never see a dime of Social Security. I'm hoping to send my checks back if I ever reach that age ( 67 now?). Of particular note is FDR's role in Latin America and his role in the Newport RI naval investigations. ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/07/fdr_fud.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/07/fdr_fud.html Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:57:26 -0500 fiscal responsibility. Apparently our freshman Congress person feels like proposing a balanced budget amendment as part of her valuable time in the Washington. While Kirsten may pay lip service to the obvious problems of a 9 trillion dollar debt, little examination is placed on the area of unfunded future mandates (that tune runs over 50 trillion by some conservative estimates). On the campaign trail last year she was touting an Apollo like project for alternative Energy and promising a host of provisions for health care etc. So far she's supported subsidized agri-business (dairy compact) and wage price controls (minimum wage) and there's probably no end to the goodies list her progressive supporters demand on a daily basis. Aside from the general economic theories of debt (see after the jump), one can easily point to another 120 billion wasted in Iraq as part of an effort to placate conservative voters in the district. Will there be any future candidate willing to support lower spending, rather than a convoluted constitutional process ? Unless yours truly considers another bid (that post coming soon) it's doubtful the GOP will field such a candidate. After all, Sandy Treadwell is all about other people's money too. ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/06/kirstens_keynsian_koolaid.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/06/kirstens_keynsian_koolaid.html Liberty Ideas Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:19:44 -0500 Some do. They can appreciate the lacuna between a group that fights a false war and those who call for it's end. When Dr. Paul called out Rudy with principle and reason in the second GOP debate, he remained just as consistent in the third by declaring the doctrine of preemptive war unjust and immoral. As his popularity snowballs in what was the sole province of progressive netroots activism , that group (and others) is now reacting against the libertarian movement in general. While I have few doubts of the libertarian's position (especially the economic ones) and it's ultimate verity, especially in relation to "Progressivism", it's worthy to note that they are indeed reacting where once they may have been conveniently ignored or dismissed as unrealistical, extremist, the Paul candidacy. Some don't get it. They have been hardened by the vitriolic rancor of bi-partisan rule and engage in tactics which seek to vilify and discredit the person rather than the ideas. While it may be possible to review the legislative record of an individual over the years and cherry pick issues that fit into an indignant diary or YouTube post with little regard to the possible reasons or justification. Perhaps us third and fourth tier commentators have little influence on the process which ultimately favors celebrity, money and false hype. There is a realistic eye to be cast on the online fussing about the Paul campaign. One wonders if Kent Snyder has the acumen to grow and develop the effort like Joe Trippi did for the other unknown doctor who rocked the Net in the last POTUS race, polls and plain old regular]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/06/do_progressives_get_it.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/06/do_progressives_get_it.html Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:27:04 -0500 Watching the CNN debates this last week amplified two prominent issues. The GOP seems hell bent on a fence for Mexico's border and the Dems are splitting hairs about universal health care. While neither issue will be as important as the trillion dollar war on terror, each carries its own political baggage . . . ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/06/debating_xenophobia_socialized.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/06/debating_xenophobia_socialized.html Campaign Coverage Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:30:03 -0500 Ron Paul base which may or may not affect the GOP primaries. Libertarian activist Rachel Mills is getting some high views on her YouTube site. Rachel gained some press back in 2003 for her participation in 'Ladies for Liberty', a sort of pinup calendar for libertarians. She's come out as a rather vocal and refreshing voice for liberty with these commentaries/skits. While I'll tow the LP line, especially in an overwhelmingly red state, it will be fun to watch passionate advocates like her succeed in the new medium. Check out her spoof with the Bard. ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/06/rachels_ray.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/06/rachels_ray.html Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:17:11 -0500 law enforcement and media editorials. This New Yorker in the individual freedom wilderness is saying enough is enough. The 1997 movie Gattaca told a story about a future and society that revolved around new eugenics. It's a frightful tale about a young man trying to buck a fixed system in order to achieve the dream of space travel. Like everything else in NY it often heralds a bigger picture for the world, witness seatbelt laws and trans-fat bans. If my potential or future civil disobedience is threatened with a test which could effect employment, life insurenace or any other price to just living in an unfree world, I hereby call for a Genetic Bill of Rights. ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/05/new_yorks_invalids.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/05/new_yorks_invalids.html Wed, 30 May 2007 17:23:00 -0500 Dunce -1577, from earlier Duns disciple "follower of John Duns Scotus" (c. 1265-1308), Scot. scholar of philosophy and theology supposed to have been born at Duns in Berwickshire. By 16c., humanist reaction against medieval theology singled him out as the type of the hairsplitting scholastic. It became a term of reproach to more conservative philosophical opponents c.1527, later extended to any dull-witted student. Aside from the recent announcement of Morris Guller to primary Representative Gillibrand in 2008, apparently the 'progressives' are a little tight about the recent vote to continue the occupation of Iraq despite efforts to deflect criticism by the devoted 'devtob'. Apparently Citizen Action, scheduled a BBQ with representative Gillibrand at Grafton State Park a few weeks ago and she had to face a disappointed group of MoveOn types just after the vote to continue funding. Apparently the good Congresswoman cited her placement on the Armed Services Committee and the possibility of a veto that would only cause the troops to suffer more. It seems that not enough Republicans take the Ron Paul stance of non-interventionist foreign policy and thus are to blame for her vote. It's hard to figure out the extent of their disappointment given the fact that as many as four other anti-war candidates stepped forward rather quickly once Gillibrand's tepid position on the 'war' was revealed after her official announcements early last year. ]]> http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/05/kirsten_dunced_em.html http://www.sundwall4congress.org/2007/05/kirsten_dunced_em.html Tue, 29 May 2007 17:01:12 -0500