tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32587317.post115999213398386227..comments2023-10-07T08:32:33.716-07:00Comments on The Wide Net: So Kos is a Libertarian Democrat, Is He?Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14681722942948835582noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32587317.post-1160069417937013342006-10-05T10:30:00.000-07:002006-10-05T10:30:00.000-07:00Truffle,I have no quarrel whatsoever with your ass...Truffle,<BR/><BR/>I have no quarrel whatsoever with your assertions about modern republicans. If you read the short essay in the broader theme, you'll see that I'm taking both major parties to task. My focus, however, is on Moulitsas' view of Democratic politics.<BR/><BR/>Regarding my link on Kos and the <I>Kelo</I> decision, I don't claim that Kos made the comments. I note "kos fans" were delighted with the decision. <BR/><BR/>I stand by that. If you can link me to an article or post by Kos where he clearly rebukes the Kelo decision, I'll note it in an update and give you credit.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681722942948835582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32587317.post-1160065892174523662006-10-05T09:31:00.000-07:002006-10-05T09:31:00.000-07:00You know, here in NYC, it's a REPUBLICAN mayor who...You know, here in NYC, it's a REPUBLICAN mayor who's trying to ban smoking in bars and trans fats in foods. Both things that would make any libertarian cringe. It's a REPUBLICAN government that has let the government balloon in size, given away lots of corporate subsidies, and passed legislation that no civil libertarian would ever condone. <BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, many fiscally responsible and efficient state governors are Democrats. Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas is one good example. President Clinton, whatever his flaws, balanced the budget, reduced government, and left a budget surplus. Kos is a big supporter of Jon Tester, a Democrat who believes in smaller government and hates the Patriot Act. Certainly things that a libertarian can respect, yes?<BR/><BR/>That Daily Kos link you provide re eminent domain was NOT writen by Kos himself. It was written by a DailyKos regular named Hoyapaul. And as you read the comment section, you'll see that a lot of other Kossacks disagree with the ruling. Either way, a DailyKos diary does not and cannot represent the views of Mr. Moulitsas.<BR/><BR/>Intrusiveness is NOT unique to Democrats OR Republicans, of course. But it seems to me that if you are a libertarian, the GOP is NOT your friend. <BR/><BR/>As it turns out, libertarians can find common ground with people in both parties. Why are some libertarians so afraid to accept this fact?The Trufflehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16641173488798036738noreply@blogger.com