Resources
The items below range from serious links to educational resources for those wanting to know more about libertarianism and the Libertarian Party, to humorous parodies and videos depicting, some of which provide some interesting insight.
If you have questions about Libertarians, our ideals and principles, or just wonder how things would work in a Libertarian society of small government and personal responsibility,
this is an excellent resource to read.
The home page of the National Libertarian Party.
The philosophy of liberty is based on self-ownership. This simple but elegant and hard-hitting animation will explain exactly what that means.
Dr. Mary Ruwart, a Libertarian candidate for the Presidency in 2008, has written this book and made it available freely online as an eBook. It describes very well the problems that we face today as a result of our own aggression through the advocacy of government force, and provides real-world solutions. I highly recommend it!
Tim Slagle, a Libertarian comedian, has this excellent take on taxes. It's a wonderful method for teaching your kids about what to expect when they enter "the real world."
The job description, powers, and procedural functions are described in Article I of the US Constitution. In addition, Congressmen take the following oath when entering office:
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the
Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and
domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that
I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or
purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the
duties of the office on which I am about to enter.
A good Congressman would be one who would make good on this oath and following the procedures outlined for them in Article I of the US Constitution.
Even though he's unlikely to win the Republican Party's nomination at this point in time, Ron Paul is the greatest presidential candidate we've seen in our lifetime because his words carry tremendous amounts of truth. His candidacy has cured the apathy of millions by waking them up to the message of freedom and limited government, and the "Ron Paul Revolution" will continue well beyond the presidential election of 2008.
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