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Age of Consent – A More Holistic Libertarian Perspective Apr 12, 2019

At all times and in all things a Libertarian has to be able to say, "I did the right thing." That is a strong burden, far more strict than any set of laws would ever be able to provide. There is a high incidence of addiction among Libertarians. I am an addict. I am addicted to talking about social philosophy. So gripping is this addiction that I find myself in embarrassing situations. For instance the other day I had to break off a rousing conversation about hidden taxes in products we buy when I was reminded by the clerk at...

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CA Libertarian Radicals Rout GOP Takeover Apr 10, 2019

Citing wide spread use of threats, affiliate hijacking and election fraud Libertarians in California stave off another takeover attempt by GOP agents. You have to wonder what is in the heads of Republicans in California. They are clearly shaken. They are also up to their old tricks. A Party ACTUALLY Stripped of its Principles At the 2019 California Libertarian Party Convention this weekend (April 5-7 2019) a hostile takeover was thwarted when newcomers using familiar tactics tried and failed to replace the third party's platform. They also failed in their bids to take key party offices and restructure the party....

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Vermin Supreme, shirtless holds up his "The police are your friends" in front of some heavily armored and armed friends.

Political Satire and Humor Wins Elections Feb 14, 2020

It takes a rare wit to do something like that and to pull it off. Whatever the magic, that zany, hard to listen to commercial with multi-layered irreverent anti-statist scoff made people look; and when they looked, Jeff Hewitt looked GOOD!

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Libertarian Jeff Hewitt is blowing away establishment politics in California.

Libertarian in High Office – Jeff Hewitt Pulls Away – He Can’t Lose Dec 2, 2018

Libertarian Jeff Hewitt has pulled decisively ahead in his race for Riverside County Supervisor in California - He can't lose!

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The Decline of Healthcare Availability Jul 24, 2017

Did the adoption of a soft form of fascism send healthcare into decline? An examination of legislation in the 20th century charted against medical access.

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California Loves Johnson Dec 8, 2016

California Volunteers for Johnson Weld 2016 have quite a story to tell. Two of the hardest working Libertarian Party's field organizers share their secrets.

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Dude, California Radical Mar 17, 2016

I am hoping for a presidential cage death match for Friday Night. I've sent like 15 letters to the convention committee recommending it.

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Vermin Supreme pinches a guest

Vermin Supreme – The Nation’s Funniest Presidential Candidate Jan 3, 2016

Not just a perennial wacky satirical Presidential Candidate, Vermin Supreme is a true showman, a professional; and as I have had the pleasure to find out, he is serious about his mission.

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The Libertarian Party SoCal Conference Opens Tickets to Activists First Dec 29, 2015

The Libertarian Party in Southern California Holds its Seventh Annual Conference The Libertarian Party Southern California Regional Conference has been a fun and fantastic experience for seven years running. This coming year's tickets have finally gone on sale and organizers are encouraging stalwart attendees to get tickets now. No speakers have been announced yet but early purchase tickets have been made available to Libertarian activists ahead of time to allow pre-purchase. There is some concern this year that the conference may out-sell it's venue with some big names. Last month internet sensation Vermin Supreme did a fund raiser for the...

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McAfee For President

McAfee and Libertarian Party Appearances Dec 29, 2015

We need people who want to join in the circus that is an insurgent movement, we need to make it fun, and we need to make it effective in one thing: Winning people over to liberty and building our base.

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