1Declaration: Free Markets, Free People, Free Minds

Republican Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter whom has been serving in the same position since Ronald Reagen was in the White House announced today that he would be running in the Democratic Primary in 2010. He cited reason for the switch was due to the Republicans hard shift to the extreme right in recent years. Perhaps he has seen a shift many others have failed to take notice of. Perhaps it was the out of control spending, erosion of civil liberties, terrible economic decisions like the Troubled Asset Relief Program, misguided wars, or bailout of the automakers by the George Bush administration and Republicans in Congress over the last decade.

Last I checked however the new Barack Obama administration has followed the Bush administrations lead on greater intrusion into the economy, more bailouts, more spending, more debt, an increase in troops on the ground in Afghanistan, and a continued erosion of civil liberties. What is the difference? Last I checked these were all liberal left wing positions. The Senator has been a liberal for years and is finally telling the truth.

Perhaps his reason for switching parties was not due to a shift to the right in the Republican Party, which has already been debunked as a complete myth, but because of his desire for power. He cited specifically falling poll numbers and Rasmussen Reports backs this reason up. In the lastest Rasmussen Reports polling data for the 2010 Republican Primary, Arlen Specter trails challenger Congressmen Pat Toomey 51%-30%. The Senator has higher approval rates among Democrats than Republicans, which he clearly stated today as his only legitimate reason for switching parties.

In the end Republicans must ask themselves if losing Arlen Specter is bad for the Republican Party. If they didn't figure out the question yet then it is quite clear Republicans have not yet learned there lesson. Republicans, I'll give you a hint: it is you shift to the center by the entry of members such as Arlen Specter that have led to your downfall from power.

Many Republicans are labeling Specter as Benedict Specter in reference to Benedict Arnold, an American Revolutionary War officer who turned his back on America during one of its most crucial times. Republicans, wake up! Specter is not a traitor to your own party but the American people as his voting record over his decades in service prove. Instead be glad your party has been purged by one of its most liberal members that has helped lead to your downfall.

Senator Specter, instead of switching parties and continuing to support devastating policies for America, please do all Americans a favor and retire! Your press conference was quite clear in that your primary reason for switching parties is your desire and fondness for power. You are simply another sound argument in favor of passing term limits for America's legislative branch!

I have another hint for Republicans, if you are lucky several other members of your party will follow Specters lead. Do I really need to name any names?

Source: FoxNews.com: Longtime GOP Sen. Specter Joins Democratic Party

On April 15th 2009, perhaps the most dreaded day most Americans will face this year, hundreds of thousands of outraged Americans joined together out of there own free will in a grassroots movement organized not by the likes of Fox News, Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, Neal Boortz, or any other entrenched and well known voice of opposition to governmental growth, but by ordinary Americans outraged by the growth and boldness of government. The protests were not in opposition to Barack Obama or minority groups as celebrity Janeane Garofalo brazenly and ignorantly stated calling the tea party goers "a bunch of teabagging rednecks," adding "this is about hating a black man in the White House. This is racism straight up." CNN reporter Susan Roesgen of CNN completely ignored the grievances of the tea party participants and insulted the events calling them "not really family viewing." You can view the video below though I am sure most of you have already seen it.



The Tea Parties were a refreshing movement by the people of America showing that we have finally been pushed to far by the growing recklessness and boldness of the United States government. The federal government is far from the only governmental body in the United States but is the primary offender. Minnesota is refusing to destroy blood samples from infants defying court orders to destroy the blood samples in accordance with Minnesota law. Instead the Minnesota legislature attempting to pass a new law to allow the holding of blood samples permanently that could be used later when genetic testing can be used to determine the future health of an individual. This would give the government the availability to run genetic testing to determine survivability rates into the future of an individual because of genetic markers that are in place that would indicate the development of fatal diseases. With the possibility of a government run health care system with a government bureaucracy that determines the cost effectiveness of an individuals treatment that seems all but inevitable at this point, this is a scary thought. The government will be able to deny you, your child, your family, or anyone treatment because the cost versus potential benefit is too great. As PJ O'Rourke said, "[i]f you think health care is expensive now, wait until it's free."

Governmental boldness has no bounds. I could list numerous events, circumstances, or programs to back my claims from redistributive policies that attempt to equalize society financially, but instead build dependence and enslave individuals mentally and financially, to the War on Drugs, which costs billions of dollars every year for no measurable effect on either a decline on drug availability or drug usage and imprisonment of non-violent crimes. Governmental boldness is an attack on individual Liberty. Most Americans will not complain about the removal of individual Liberties until it is too late.

From spying on its own citizens without warrant in defiance of the Constitution, the devaluation of money through overprinting, out of control government spending on unconstitutional legislation, corrupt politicians, a fascist movement to gain greater control of the economy, unconstitutional welfare programs, a poor and unconstitutional government controlled education system, to a desire to decide medical treatments without individual choice, and eliminate the greatest freedom of all the right to "keep and bear arms" as the Constitution ensures.

Governmental boldness and the desire for the acquisition of greater power has no bounds by the very politicians we elect. If we as Americans do not wake up and realize that Democrats and Republicans alike are both destroying our country we will wake up tomorrow in a land where Liberty is outlawed, the economy is destroyed, and the future is no longer a time of anticipation but instead dread and despair.

The Tea Parties were a start but without continued action they were just a meaningless event in American History. A small group can do great things and the proof is in our own countries founding. Only 1/3rd of Americans at the time were believed to support the American Revolution. Thankfully the third of colonial America did not succumb to seemingly insurmountable odds!

Continue the new American Revolution and take a stand for Liberty!

It has been several months since I have updated this blog, but no worries I have a new blog post coming out in the next day or two on the increasing boldness of the US government and more generally all levels of government in the United States.

Check out this blog post by Donny Ferguson from the Libertarian Party. 173 years ago the Republic of Texas declared there independence from a tyrant, Generalissimo Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna who was removing Liberty, forcefully seizing wealth, taking lives unjustly, and ignoring civil liberties.

In today's political era the lessons of the past must be remembered. Liberty is always worth fighting for and is always under threat. Even a few people can make a difference in standing up against a Goliath. So on this day of the Texas independence remember what the founders of this now state gave their lives, blood, and sweat for and keep their sacrifice in the front of your mind. Liberty is always worth fighting for and is never worth sacrificing.

LP Monday Message: Happy Texas Independence Day! What that matters to you.

If you to believe that Liberty and not personal ambition or legalized theft is the best form of government then join the only political party in the United States today that supports free people, free minds, and free markets. Join the Libertarian Party today!

I have been silent for nearly a month and a half, but the silence is coming to an end. Barack Obama has taken over the presidency with an ideology that the Communist Party of the United States is more than happy to see stating "[i]n any case, we have our work cut out for us. But I think we can confidently say that change is coming. And we will build a more perfect union. Yes we can." To say the least this is extremely concerning regarding the future Liberty of Americans and to the survival of the greatest country the world has ever seen.

A spending bill that will cost future generations over $1 trillion is on its way to be passed purposely mislabeled as "stimulus" or an economic "recovery" bill. A universal health care system where the government instead of the doctor or the individual will be the ultimate decision maker regarding your life is already on its way. Labor union's power to intimidate is becoming a reality. The full fledged socialization of America is underway despite the Constitution's clear prohibition of this level of government action.

America's future is in limbo. Now is not the time for silence or apathy. It is time to ensure that Liberty will continue to be the guiding principle of American governance.

May you all have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas! Please keep the troops overseas in your prayers. May they come home safely and without haste. Finally, let us not forget those that have made the ultimate sacrifice and the families they have left behind.

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." (KJV)

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (KJV)