by Runaway Slave | Oct 22, 2008 | Essays & Articles, Libertarian Curmudgeon, Politics, Republicrats, Voting
The only reason I can think of to vote for John McCain is Barack Obama. And the only reason I can think of to vote for Barack Obama is John McCain. On the horns of such a dilemma, the choice between a fascist or a communist megalomaniac, my write-in vote for Ron Paul...
by Runaway Slave | Aug 9, 2005 | Essays & Articles, Libertarian Curmudgeon, Liberty, Politics, Republicrats
“You’re not a liberal, are you, Hal,” he said. His remark was disarming, refreshingly non-judgmental, as if he were noticing the peculiarities of an oddly hued gecko. He is a charming local gentleman whom I have known for at least 20 years. We ran into each other...
by Runaway Slave | May 16, 2004 | Essays & Articles, Libertarian Curmudgeon, Politics, Republicrats, Voting
Because I so often heap richly deserved ridicule on the moronic notions held by the clueless, pinko, half-wits who lead the Democratic Party, people often assume I favor the thinking of Republicans. This can only be because people pay little attention to what...
by Runaway Slave | May 6, 2004 | Democracy, Essays & Articles, Libertarian Curmudgeon, Politics, Republicrats
“Of all the tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victim may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some...
by Runaway Slave | Mar 30, 2004 | Democracy, Essays & Articles, Libertarian Curmudgeon, Republicrats, TSA, Voting
I seldom vote. This gives the legions of those who find my opinions objectionable a measure of smug satisfaction. It provides them a welcome opportunity to deplore my civic sloth and political indifference. Secure on the moral high ground they hurl accusations of...
