Funny thing happened in my turn at the voting booth — I voted Libertarian (with an “l”). I also voted Bush on the big “R.” But the oddest thing I noticed this time was the lack of Democrat challengers in many of the local races here in North Texas. A state supposedly thick with ‘em. Not being one enamored with a lot of the local political shenanigans around here, I voted for the local Libertarian candidates as a protest vote. I could do no worse.
Personally I wish we could all vote “no confidence” on the ballot if we think none of the candidates are worthy and force a new slate and special election. It has to be the best protest vote of all. It would have prevented the likes of David Dukes from winning. It would also force incumbents to run against their own record. If “no confidence” wins a plurality of the vote; incumbent and your challenger are outta here!
p>To the Libertarians, I think they have some things to offer. Sure their planks on aspects of defense and security need modification. But go read some of the party pronouncements of the major parties in the past and they had some positions just as absurd. But the Libertarians need to concentrate more on the local and state races. Win a governorship or two and get a track record built up in the next two or three election cycles. Given a little pluck and change in positions nationally they could be the party that replaces the Democrats. The Dems are ripe for the plucking at the local and state level. br> — John McGinnis br> Arlington, Texas /p> p> I just read your online article on Libertarians at The American Spectator
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