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Private Spaceflight One Step Closer to Space

snowdog2012 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:35:17 +0000

“We will be going to space at the end of this year,” Mr. Branson said in a telephone interview after the test flight over Mojave, Calif. Or, he added, possibly in the first quarter of next year. He and his children are to be passengers on that first flight.

4/20 bankrolled by B.C. lottery winner Bob Erb

rockasoo — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:37:57 +0000

As the pungent scent of marijuana wafts over communities across Canada to mark 420 Day on Saturday, Bob Erb will be smiling. Erb — yes, that's his real name — is the B.C. man who won a $25-million Lotto Max …

Man who hit cop in self-defense is acquitted by jury

dissident — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:09:27 +0000

California man admittedly hit CHP officer, but was not convicted by the jury who viewed it as self defense.

JAGTV, A New Libertarian TV Network, to Launch Fall of 2013

LibertarianMan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:05:58 +0000

Libertarian/voluntaryist Jennifer Grossman tells The Libertarian Republic that that she's looking to have JAGTV, a new libertarian TV news network, launch this fall 2013.

Utopia in Denmark?

brazguy — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:59:01 +0000

Danish city of Christiania defies both local and European governments and declares to be a free town.

Broad Coalition Releases Anti Drone Initiative.

muslimsforliberty — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:15:20 +0000

In conjunction with The Williamsport Tea Party, AntiWar.com, Silver Circle, Defending Dissent Foundation, The Florida Tenth Amendment Center, United National Antiwar Coalition, Restore the Republic, WESPAC Foundation, The Libertarian Review, Peace Action New York State, LibertyCandidates.com, Vote Nobody, Upstate NY Coalition to Ground the Drone and End the Wars, Guardians of the Constitution, and the International Action Center; Muslims for Liberty is proud to announce the Clear Skies Initiative

Animal Farm George Orwell Animated Classic

marktotten2504 — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:34:14 +0000

Never knew this existed until I came across it in a Pawn Shop a few weeks ago - great way to explains the dangers of communism to kids with an animated movie. Not as good as the book of course - but still good!

Police officer wraps $100 bill inside traffic ticket

snowdog2012 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:59:27 +0000

A traffic stop in Plano ended unlike any you’ve ever heard about before.

First Nonviolent Drug Offender Released Under CA Prop 36

RevolutionNewsDotUS — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:18:23 +0000

http://RevolutionNews.US - Kenneth Corley, 62, had been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in 1996 after being convicted of drug possession for sale. His previous two felony "strikes" were convictions for burglary and attempted burglary. Per Prop 36, he was entitled to seek resentencing, and a San Diego judge resentenced him to 15 years and ordered him released with time served.

House Bill Would Defer to State Control in Marijuana Legislation

wtfk — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:29:56 +0000

Republican Mike Coffman, A64 opponent, to back federal exemption bill, which would require the federal government to respect state's and citizens' rights with regard to "marijuana"--essentially ending the war on pot in states which choose to do so.

18 States Petition to Secede from US

Jed I. Knight — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:15:32 +0000

As of Sunday, November 11, 2012, 18 states have petitioned the Obama Administration for withdrawal from the United States of America in order to “create its own new government”. These petitions were created just days after the 2012 presidential election.

Volokh Conspiracy - Republican Liberty Caucus

sirgranitehead — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:10:20 +0000

The Republican Liberty Caucus and libertarian-Republicans out-performed generic Republicans in the 2012 election.

Colorado legalizes recreational use and sale of marijuana

GinsingSullivan — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:12:30 +0000

By Sadie Gurman

Denver Post
Posted: 11/06/2012 08:40:44 PM PST

An amendment that would make it legal in Colorado for individuals to possess and for businesses to sell marijuana for recreational use has passed.

The Denver Post made the call at approximately 9:15 p.m.

"Nobody For President" Signs Turning Heads

snowdog2012 — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 19:53:30 +0000

Several political signs in Transylvania County are causing some voters to stop and think about this year's presidential race.

"Nobody For President" signs are along Highway 280 in Brevard. Who put the homemade creations in ground is unknown at this time. But the signs are creating voters to think about this year's election

China Shines Brightly as Photovoltaic Prices Plunge for Consumer

snowdog2012 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:50:51 +0000

"The price of PV modules (Solar Photo voltaic) has fallen by 75 per cent since 2008, and some 45 per cent in 2011," said Kobad Bhavnagri, lead clean energy analyst, Australia, for Bloomberg New Energy Finance. "Every time global production of PV modules has doubled, the cost has fallen by 24 per cent," he said.

Larry King to Moderate Third-Party Presidential Debate 10/23 9:00pm

comicsaredead — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:49:57 +0000

Free and Equal Elections Foundation, the only organization offering a platform to every major candidate, today announced that Larry King, host of Larry King Now on Hulu.com and Ora TV, will serve as moderator for its special 2012 Presidential debate. Hosted by Free and Equal, this debate will take place on October 23 at 9:00pm EDT at the Hilton Chicago. Ora TV, Russia Today, and the Free and Equal Elections Foundation will broadcast the debate live on the Internet.

Secessionist wave sweeps Belgium

reinkefj — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:02:26 +0000

Flemish nationalists made sweeping gains across northern Belgium in local elections on Sunday, a success that will bolster separatists’ hopes for a break-up of the country.

An idea, who's time has come? If we can't have no gooferment, good government, or effective / efficient government, then maybe we should settle for small local government. Benjamin Martin: Why trade one tyrant 3000 miles a way for 3000 tyrants one mile a way? Cause you can kill them!

Gary Johnson Vs. Jill Stein - 3rd party debate

pod99966 — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:43:36 +0000

3rd Party Candidate Debate: Gary Johnson is the Libertarian Party's nominee. Jill Stein is the Green Party's nominee. They joined moderator — and host of weekends on All Things Considered — Guy Raz for a debate focusing on domestic issues: the economy, health care and the role of government.

A brilliant market solution to the student debt crisis

James D. — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:46:31 +0000

A brilliant market solution to the "student debt crisis." People volunteer time and others donate money to pay down their debts. A solution that doesn't involve the government just giving people money after they were fiscally irresponsible.