[RJCogburn]

Pretty fair treatment by the press.

[concerned about politics]

“The pragmatist would not abolish the system of education as we see it now. The purist would in a heartbeat. The purists don’t understand the politics — the fact that there are some things you just can’t do.”
..............“You really have a hard time selling this concept of freedom,” he said.

Freedom for his way only? No parential choice for whats best for their kids? No wonder people don't grasp the concept.
Heck, why not vote for Hitler? Gee, no wonder no one votes for them.

[concerned about politics]

“Then I think the excitement level of the population will increase, because then we would have somebody on the mountain, as it were, using it as a pulpit.

How about the anti-christ? He'd do real well in the libertarian party.

[Judai]

To put that much energy into a politcal party, that brags about winning single digits is wasteful. Most Republicans are more conservative than our politicians end up. That is partly the media and the bias that exists and the reality of actually passing legislation.

Idealists should stay away from running for office. Duh?

[palo verde]

Hi RJ
thanks for posting this article
I found it interesting
it's true there are more registered independents now than either registered dems or pubs
there's also a lot of people who never voted before
(Governor Ventura picked up a lot of those in his win)
I don't think freedom is hard concept to sell, who does not love freedom
What Jesse Ventura had going for him is he believed he was gonna take this thing
As soon as Libertarians believe they're gonna win, and mobilize for it, they'll have momentum
I'm starting to think process is everything tho, it's gonna be a turbulent next two years, if Libertarian Party offers haven for passion and idealism
we can keep our heads high, our focus clear, and sail right thru it
maybe sail into Office too
Love, Palo