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Goin’ to a Tea Party April 12, 2009

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On Wednesday, I am heading off to a Tea Party! Apropos April 15, it’s in front of an IRS building. I am trying to decide on a sign slogan. I’d like something which encapsulates a sense of outrage at the recent excesses of spending and abuse of political power. Here’s a few ideas which come close, but I am not totally satisfied with:

Big Government–Big Spending –Big Mistake
(doesn’t seem specific enough, but my favorite so far)

Free People need Free Banks
(no outrage)

Separation of Market and State.
(too nerdy)

Any suggestions?

More Music April 12, 2009

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Easter is supposed to be a time of renewal and hope. These silly clips do wonders for my sense that all is not lost as long as I can smile and laugh as well as protest. As I watch our rights and liberties eroded daily by the government meant to protect them, I need a bit of humor to boost my spirit and energize me to fight the good fight.

Enjoy.

Arlo Guthrie Sings Out April 12, 2009

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Speaking Up through Books April 8, 2009

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I have decided to participate in book campaign this month.  The basic idea is to innundate politicians with copies of Atlas Shrugged, accompanied by a letter which explains why the book’s ideas are important and particularly relevant to today. Choosing the month of April to concentrate the mailings should increase its notability. Details of the campaign can be found by clicking on the banner below.

A secondary effect is to keep sales of Atlas Shrugged in the top ten on best-sellers lists.

Copies can be purchased from Amazon.com for around $10 plus shipping, but I was able to find them a bit cheaper through bookfinder.com: new copies for $8.45 and used for around $6. (These prices include shipping!) The cost adds up, so for right now I am just sending them to President Obama, the 2 California Senators, my representative in the House, and Mr. Geithner. (Lisa K.–I also nabbed a copy for James)
Atlas Shrugged Book Campaign

The essential story is…but I don’t want to give it away. Just let me say, there is a lot about the effects of government trying to run the economy. Yes, the story is fiction, but the theme is not. That man’s life depends on the freedom to use his mind in his own self-interest is the truth which underlies all potential effective solutions–moral and practical–to the problems we face today.
If you haven’t read the book, I would suggest giving it a go–and then let me know what you think!

Stand by me, as my equal in freedom March 29, 2009

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Here’s the feeling:

And here are the ideas:
Stand by me. Side by side. Free from coercion, as equals before the law. Free from a moral claim upon each other requiring acts of self-sacrifice. Free to follow our dreams. Free to work and trade to promote our self-chosen values. In good will, and peace, sanctified and protected by the recognition of each other’s right to live as an end in himself.