It's not often that a major paper endorses Libertarian Party candidates. Often, they simply ignore the LP. It looks like things may be changing this election cycle -- for good and bad.
The Houston Chronicle has made it clear that it loves a larger and more intrusive government:
On the ballot for the Nov. 7 general election, several candidates have no major-party opponent but face nominees from the Libertarian Party. The Chronicle recommends that both Republican and Democratic voters cast their ballot for the following candidates: [list of Republican and Democrat candidates follows]
In other words, they say to vote for anyone but the Libertarian candidates. At least they spelled our name correctly.
In Oregon, one endorsement was considerably more encouraging. While the StatesmanJournal endorsed Democratic incumbent candidate Ted Kulongoski over Libertarian Richard Morley, they also suggested that Kulongoski should bring Morley on board as some sort of fiscal adviser:
And we want a governor who will capitalize on Oregonians' good ideas.
The Libertarian candidate for governor, Richard Morley, is a sharp financial mind. He probably has the best plan for making agencies more efficient. If you are re-elected as governor, enlist him as a respected adviser.
Perhaps the Chronicle could learn a lesson from the StatesmanJournal. And perhaps next time, the StatesmanJournal will take it one small step further and endorse the Libertarian candidate.
Now that blogs associated with mainstream media publications are the norm, we Libertarians can score beaucoup points by nailing hypocrisy therein. What better place than a Houston Chronicle blog to point out the fact that both major parties promote larger, more intrusive government, and to offer a rational alternative? Most blog posters, I wager, are far more intelligent and pliable than the average voter/almost-voter and are real thinkers. They can and will influence others. From my college days long ago, I remember the yell, "G-O--F-O--R-I-T."
Sorry to go off-topic here, but does anyone know how I can find the link to the list of speakers at the last LP national convention? In a non-political blog in which I am active, I've drawn some interest from bloggers about my libertarian views. One poster said he used to vote Libertarian, but got tired of seeing nothing but unkempt marijuana-supporters running for office. I want to show these folks the quality of people we have in the party today and that list of speakers was very impressive in that regards.
Now that blogs associated with mainstream media publications are the norm, we Libertarians can score beaucoup points by nailing hypocrisy therein. What better place than a Houston Chronicle blog to point out the fact that both major parties promote larger, more intrusive government, and to offer a rational alternative? Most blog posters, I wager, are far more intelligent and pliable than the average voter/almost-voter and are real thinkers. They can and will influence others. From my college days long ago, I remember the yell, "G-O--F-O--R-I-T."
Posted by: Chip at October 16, 2006 10:32 PM