Thursday, November 6, 2008
Journal Entry: What Makes an American
American is bad English and sports and hot dogs (but not badminton). Its about being able to see into the future and know that you can make a difference and influence the future. Its about attaining dreams and living the good life without worry. American people are proud and arrogant, knowing a lot but never the real truth. Hate us or love us, Americans don't care. Were too proud to see any wrong in our doing be it war or peace. One Love. That is American. A symbol of power and peace; an eagle holds an olive branch, the 1 finger salute, a poisoned rose. That's What makes US AMERICAN.
What is your party: Libertarian
History:
The Libertarian Party was formed in Colorado Springs in the home of David Nolan on December 11, 1971
The first national convention, attracting 89 delegates from 23 states, was held that June in Denver, Colorado.
Status:
As of 2006 it was the fifth largest party in the United States in terms of registered members, with 235,000, following the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, the Constitution Party and the Green Party
Most votes than any other party except the main 2
2008-Several candidates sought to become the party's 2008 presidential nominee. Ron Paul, who was the party's 1988 nominee and at the time, was seeking the Presidential nomination of the Republican Party, had been mentioned as a possible nominee as well, but officially denied any intent to run under any third-party banner. On December 12, 2007, the Party adopted a resolution requesting Paul to run on the Libertarian ticket if he did not win the Republican Party nomination. On March 25, 2008, Mike Gravel changed from the Democratic Party to the Libertarian Party. On May 12, 2008, ten days before the 2008 Libertarian National Convention, Bob Barr a former Republican U.S. Congressman, announced that he would seek the nomination. On May 25, after six ballots, the Libertarian Party chose Barr as their official nominee for president, and Root as his running mate.
As of September 23, 2008, the Libertarian Party is on the ballot in the following 46 states for 2008
Symbol / Name / ETC
1972 = Libertarian Party /Rather than New Liberty Party
Old =There Ain't No Such Thing as a Free Lunch (TANSTAAFL)
New = The Party of Principle
Tennessee, North Carolina, Utah, Hawaii, Delaware and Iowa have LP as mascot
Ideals:
Minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration across borders, and non-interventionism in foreign policy that respects freedom of trade and travel to all foreign countries.
Economy: reduce the state's role in the economy
Minimal government bureaucracy: Only get involved for fraud and other governmental issues
People: privacy protection, freedom of speech, freedom of association, and sexual freedom
No Government Interference: Abortion, prostitution, driving without a seatbelt, use of controlled substances, how business run (smoking / work hours), self-defense,
Other: protection of property rights
"Statement of Principles," "We hold that all individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their own lives, and have the right to live in whatever manner they choose, so long as they do not forcibly interfere with the equal right of others to live in whatever manner they choose."
The Libertarian Party was formed in Colorado Springs in the home of David Nolan on December 11, 1971
The first national convention, attracting 89 delegates from 23 states, was held that June in Denver, Colorado.
Status:
As of 2006 it was the fifth largest party in the United States in terms of registered members, with 235,000, following the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, the Constitution Party and the Green Party
Most votes than any other party except the main 2
2008-Several candidates sought to become the party's 2008 presidential nominee. Ron Paul, who was the party's 1988 nominee and at the time, was seeking the Presidential nomination of the Republican Party, had been mentioned as a possible nominee as well, but officially denied any intent to run under any third-party banner. On December 12, 2007, the Party adopted a resolution requesting Paul to run on the Libertarian ticket if he did not win the Republican Party nomination. On March 25, 2008, Mike Gravel changed from the Democratic Party to the Libertarian Party. On May 12, 2008, ten days before the 2008 Libertarian National Convention, Bob Barr a former Republican U.S. Congressman, announced that he would seek the nomination. On May 25, after six ballots, the Libertarian Party chose Barr as their official nominee for president, and Root as his running mate.
As of September 23, 2008, the Libertarian Party is on the ballot in the following 46 states for 2008
Symbol / Name / ETC
1972 = Libertarian Party /Rather than New Liberty Party
Old =There Ain't No Such Thing as a Free Lunch (TANSTAAFL)
New = The Party of Principle
Tennessee, North Carolina, Utah, Hawaii, Delaware and Iowa have LP as mascot
Ideals:
Minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration across borders, and non-interventionism in foreign policy that respects freedom of trade and travel to all foreign countries.
Economy: reduce the state's role in the economy
Minimal government bureaucracy: Only get involved for fraud and other governmental issues
People: privacy protection, freedom of speech, freedom of association, and sexual freedom
No Government Interference: Abortion, prostitution, driving without a seatbelt, use of controlled substances, how business run (smoking / work hours), self-defense,
Other: protection of property rights
"Statement of Principles," "We hold that all individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their own lives, and have the right to live in whatever manner they choose, so long as they do not forcibly interfere with the equal right of others to live in whatever manner they choose."
Political Platform
- Iraq: Add more troops to finish what we started and the leave. Don't let it drag out. Just hurry and finish and bring our troops back.
- Economy: Leave to the economic advisers.
- Health Care: People who have jobs should be able to receive health care for free. People who don't have jobs have to find a health care provider and pay for health care.
- Education: Get government out. Let self-competition bring out the better students and schools. But make it fair so all have a chance to succeed.
- Energy: Oil in America until alternate energy source that is reliable and better for the environment is found. Look at it from a environmental viewpoint instead of a economic one.
- Housing: Who cares. I could live in a cardboard box and so should everyone else.
- LGBT: Let people do what they want.
- Abortion: Let people do what they want.
- Immigration: regulate the amount of people who come from different places.
- Guns: Let people do what they want. (Only with no criminal records)
Personal Issues: See Libertarian Party
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