LibertyDad
Liberty as the message of all your freedom all the time; Dad as the delivery that how we engage today determines our influence on people tomorrow.
Episodes
I continue my dive into counts of Libertarian candidates compared against national party delegate counts (from the last national convention). In this episode I look at states in the West, and compare against the South Eastern United States.
Libertarian Party Delegate Counts
Libertarian Party Candidates
Kicking of three days of Friendly Fire, I dive into some counts of Libertarian candidates compared against national party delegate counts (from the last national convention) in the South Eastern United States.
Libertarian Party Delegate Counts
Libertarian Party Candidates
Kyle joins me to discuss his run for Alabama state Senate District 6.
Bill Review:
We discuss potential changes to the Alabama state Constitution--apparently the world's longest constitution.
Specifically, we focus on potential benefits and drawbacks of updating language as this article discusses.
An unfortunate communication error left me without a candidate to speak with last moment (Kyle Garrison understood the time as 7:30PM while I 7:30AM).
I came across the Libertarian Party of Alabama's website and realized--to my pleasant surprise--that they has 64 candidates running throughout the state.
Needing content last minute, I decided to highlight every name and the position they were running for.
A technical issue had me s...
Steven joins me to discuss his past run for Key West City Commissioner. The election was August 23rd, and we'll discuss what he learned from running, and more.
Steven's Website
I've been wanting to have an open conversation with someone from the trans community for some time now. And when I say open conversation, I mean ask questions that maybe I'm not supposed to ask. Or maybe provide my perspective when it's all the rage to tell me I should not.
Sara Higdon joins me and is willing to provide her perspective on the matter. The conversation won't be hostile but I hope to just put all the ca...
Brian joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for US Senate for CO.
Bill Review:
CHIPS Act
CNN Clip
White House Statement
Sources / Referenced Material:
Brian Peotter Website
Fact Check This Podcast appearance
Tim joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for Lt. Governor of PA.
Bill Review:
We broadly discuss Defend The Guard legislation
Sources / Referenced Material:
Tim McMaster website
A late last-minute cancellation had me wondering what to do. I reached out to someone I trust and asked if they'd join me for a rather unique episode. They agreed.
My surprise guest is a candidate running for office and instead of me asking them tough question we turn the tables and they hold my feet to the fire. In light of various controversies within the Libertarian Party, my mystery guest will ask me to account for my tweets...
Johnny joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for a US Congress seat.
Bill Review:
CAFTA & Exempting tips and gratuity from income tax
Sources / Referenced Material:
John Cochran website
Matt joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for City Commission.
Bill Review
Woodland Crossings Planned Development Amendment
Sources / Referenced Material:
Matt Johnson website
West Volusia Beacon: Chairman of conservative organization joins DeLand City Commission race
Ben Weir joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for Sheriff of Merrimack County, NH. We discuss his views on laws that should and should not be enforced, his #DeputizeEveryone campaign, and HR 1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.
Bill Review:
HR 1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
Sources / Referenced Material:
Ben Weir website
Previous Appearances
Naturalist Capitalist
Liberty Block
Erik Gerhardt joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for US Senate in Pennsylvania.
Bill Review:
Instead of an existing bill, Erik has chosen to discuss a bill he would like to propose, Small Business Tax Break Proposal.
Sources / Referenced Material:
Erik Gerhardt website
Small Business Tax Break Proposal
Dennis Misigoy joins me to discuss his run for US Senate in Florida. We talk about his run, how he compares to his two major challengers, and even take a couple audience questions.
Bill Review:
2023 National Defense Authorization Act
Sources / Referenced Material:
Dennis Misigoy website
Prior podcast appearance
When Will We Learn? - Harry Browne
Tracy Robison joins me as a local city council candidate for District 8 in Jacksonville, FL. Because he and I both live in Jacksonville, he joined me live in-studio. The conversation was great and I look forward to his success.
Bill Review:
Tracy chose a referendum for a 1-mill school tax increase.
Sources:
Referendum
Prior podcast appearance
Due to a last minute cancellation, DL discusses what's going on in the liberty community (libertarians doing work in and outside of the party).
Hector Roos, Libertarian candidate for Florida Governor, comes on as the inaugural Libertarian candidate on Friendly Fire. While I support Hector in his run for Governor this hour I set aside my support to ask him some tough questions.
Bill Review:
Hector chose Florida Senate Bill 7026 - "Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act"
Sources:
SB 7026
Liberty Lockdown w/Clint Russell
SwampCast Network
Josh and I discuss whether disassociating with bigots is in the best interest of the Libertarian Party. My issue revolves around the definition of the word and, more importantly, whether it actually is consistent with our philosophy and purpose.
Bill Review:
We review Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent Executive Order, 21-81 titled, “Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports.”
Cited Material:
White Right: Meeting the Enemy (Deeyah Khan...
I discuss whether disassociating with bigots is in the best interest of the Libertarian Party. My issue revolves around the definition of the word and, more importantly, whether it actually is consistent with our philosophy and purpose.
Bill Review:
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent Executive Order, 21-81 titled, “Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports.”
Cited Material:
White Right: Meeting the Enemy (Deeyah Khan)
FirstCoastNews Cli...
Josh joins me to discuss President Biden's speech on gun violence and how he intends to address it. We focus specifically on the five items the President presents:
1) Ghost guns
2) Firearms trafficking
3) Stabilizing braces
4) Red flag laws
5) Establishing director to ATF
Bill Review:
No bill review this episode as we discuss the merits of what President Biden intends to do with Executive Orders.
Used Material:
Washington Post video rec...
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