So I'm doing something that I normally don't do on a normal basis - discuss politics.
Along with religion, it's one of those things you usually just don't bring up all the time.. but the more I read about the Libertarian party, the more I can't help but want to talk about it!
As the two major political parties become more and more similar, you just can't help but wonder what the point is anymore. Democrat, Republican.. Obama, McCain.. it's almost like these two could run together (well, once McCain "catches the hope"). Both parties have increased government's size, along with its spending. While government just keeps getting bigger, our liberties and freedoms keep getting smaller. When will the time come for us to take matters into our own hands and control our own life? Ahem, social security reform... (oh, maybe THAT'S why a universal health care system wouldn't work... social security funds will probably be depleted by 2041).
Do we really want g'vt running both of these? Or do we perhaps look for reform in other places? Chile seemed to get out of the government-run system pretty nicely.. why can't we?
When I decided to research the Libertarian Party and its platform on issues, I was amazed to see how well it fit with me. Of course, you will have extremes in any political party; but for the most part, Libertarians seem to be the best fit for me. Advocating a high degree of both personal and economic liberty - unlike Dems or Republicans. Protecting personal liberties and being socially tolerant, all while being responsible for each and every decision we make.
I won't ramble on too long about this, as you can find out more info on your own time if interested. I recommend going to bobbar2008.com - see what the Libertarian candidate is endorsing and how it stacks up to other other candidates. Go find out what it would be like to have the power put back into our own hands.
As Ronald Reagan once said,"You and I have the ability and the dignity and the right to make our own decisions and determine our own destiny."
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