Category Archives: Third Party

Musings about what a third party in America might embrace, and what it might need to do to have a real chance to impact the country

Taxpayer Money Supporting Abortion Groups

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Tim

There was much ado during the health care debate about whether or not taxpayer money could be used under the new legislation to directly fund abortions. The truth is, its all smoke and mirrors, and it was that way long … Continue reading →

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“Neither Liberty or Safety”

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Tim

Friedrich Hayek, in The Road to Serfdom, wrote the following in 1942. The quote from Benjamin Franklin seems quite apropos today. (The underline is mine.  Its amazing how prescient his thoughts are today.) “Some security is essential if freedom is … Continue reading →

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Real Money, 2008

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Tim

In the post Minimal Money and a Third Party, I threw out a figure (rather haphazardly, in all honesty) of $100 million dollars as the amount it might take to launch a legitimate third party quest to gain several House … Continue reading →

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Minimal Money and a Third Party

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Tim

Assume for a moment that the last post is correct, and that the current uncertainty in the country makes the emergence of a third party a real possibility. If we accept the possibility, what then is the first step in … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Path to a Third Party

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Tim

Up until very recently, I never would have given a third party a serious chance at becoming a force in American politics. The history of the Democrats goes all the way back to Jefferson.  The history of the Republicans, to … Continue reading →

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Am I Still A Republican?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Tim

In the cycle leading up to Mr. Obama’s election, there was considerable angst within Republican ranks about the performance of President George W. Bush, and about whether or not the party should publicly distance itself from his shortcomings.  In the … Continue reading →

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