tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991912174842027011.post6287642862754885907..comments2019-05-09T15:39:59.383-07:00Comments on Jim Collins' Editor's Notebook: Are Libertarian's views mainstream enough to win election?News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991912174842027011.post-40692211192660300862014-09-20T08:15:42.233-07:002014-09-20T08:15:42.233-07:00Jim Collins is right, Dave Joyce is a traditional ...Jim Collins is right, Dave Joyce is a traditional conservative Republican...talks small government during elections, votes big government during the cycle. Very traditional. If we want things to change, we must get out of the D-R paradigm. Both are the same on most all issues. Jim Bridgensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991912174842027011.post-6059372223259750412014-09-07T22:09:31.599-07:002014-09-07T22:09:31.599-07:00I find this article in error for one big reason. J...I find this article in error for one big reason. Jim Collins calls Rep. Dave Joyce a traditional Conservative. Dave Joyce has a Conservative rating hovering around the 48% mark. Dave Joyce is a BIG government establishment Republican.<br /><br />I may not agree with everything Macko stands for but the things I do agree with Dave on, I strongly agree and I have no reason to believe Macko would renege on any of his pledges or promises. carey mascinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991912174842027011.post-649624586872688702014-09-07T18:55:08.362-07:002014-09-07T18:55:08.362-07:00For one thing, Dave Joyce most certainly is not as...For one thing, Dave Joyce most certainly is not as you state "a traditional conservative." Not by a long shot. He consistently only scores at about 50% conservative according to how he votes in congress by several organizations that measure such things. So his claims are false, and the talk is cheap. He also accepts plenty of funding from several unions and other nefariously more liberal leaning sources. So basically we are faced with a choice between two liberal candidate's in district 14, or David Macko who is in fact probably more conservative than Dave Joyce in most regards. I firmly believe that the Libertarian platform is by far more mainstream and in line with what American's believe in this day and age than either of the two establishment parties who by virtue of their own corrupt leadership have been selling out our once free republic to corporate greed and a globalist agenda set on the destruction of our liberty and our very way of life. It most certainly has been destroying our constitutional rights in an ever increasing trend towards socialism. I intend to support David Macko, and will vote for him in November. But then, I always support the best candidate regardless of their party affiliation.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991912174842027011.post-19166879800040851252014-09-07T08:52:41.223-07:002014-09-07T08:52:41.223-07:00Thanks to Jim Collins for his accurate presentatio...Thanks to Jim Collins for his accurate presentation of some of my major positions. Despite our differences as to my electability, the conservatism of the incumbent and a few other matters, which is his right as a blogger and columnist, I appreciate being treated fairly. It is as satisfying as it is unusual.<br />In response to Anonymous 1, I study and discuss conspiracy facts and believe that I have an obligation to be ahead of the crowd, even among my fellow Libertarians.<br />To Anonymous 2, I favor ending the Drug War, abolishing the FDA, the DEA and all federal drug laws, since they advance the police state and are unconstitutional.<br />To Anonymous 3, thank you. If you would like to participate in my campaign see www.mackoforliberty.org and contact me.David Mackohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556511553102820886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991912174842027011.post-44359666961486274262014-08-31T21:51:40.058-07:002014-08-31T21:51:40.058-07:00Succinctly, Libertarians believe in smaller govern...Succinctly, Libertarians believe in smaller government, lower taxes, personal freedom, and a strong national defense. I cannot imagine anything more mainstream. <br /><br />I haven't voted for a Demokrat since the 60s. <br /><br />David Joyce talks a good game (I've visited "hundreds" of employers and workers). My question was, "...and as a result what great innovation have you introduced resulting in more jobs in your district?" Answer was a resounding silence.<br /><br />I'll be voting libertarian in November.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991912174842027011.post-87660221121928079162014-08-30T21:21:39.770-07:002014-08-30T21:21:39.770-07:00I think it depends what state they are running in....I think it depends what state they are running in. For example, their stance on legalizing drugs would play well in Colorado. I'm not sure they could win on a national level. Not yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991912174842027011.post-359542035024922492014-08-29T02:14:00.547-07:002014-08-29T02:14:00.547-07:00David Macko is NOT a mainstream libertarian.
Hi...David Macko is NOT a mainstream libertarian. <br /><br />His conspiracy theories are far-fetched and in no way representative of most libertarians.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com