tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966255816488656670.post4194524735667629298..comments2023-10-28T01:40:19.006-07:00Comments on Let Liberty Ring: Radley Balko: "Rather Fond of Bob Barr"Todd Andrew Barnetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08326847219909577374noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966255816488656670.post-79422242782741995922008-05-29T09:28:00.000-07:002008-05-29T09:28:00.000-07:00You know, I left a smart-aleck comment defending t...You know, I left a smart-aleck comment defending the "nutjob" comment, and praising Balko, but then I thought: I generally hate trolls, and I generally hate trolls who come to my site and bust my chops. So I deleted it. <BR/><BR/>Still, I think that it's wholly valid to label Ruwart a "nutjob" for her comments about the economic incentives for parents to exploit their children via rape and filmed rape. Does this happen in society? Yes, sadly, and there's many documented cases of it. Is it strictly linked to economics? <BR/><BR/>No, it's not, and I think that's where Ruwart misses the point, and badly. She presupposes that economics are the sole determinant between selling one's child for rape or the filming of rape, and I think that's a gross underestimation, not to mention a rather shallow examination of a very real issue that likely does have some economic incentives for some segments of society.gorjushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184937227327518682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966255816488656670.post-5210185455182707562008-05-29T09:22:00.000-07:002008-05-29T09:22:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.gorjushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184937227327518682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966255816488656670.post-34887392888129294202008-05-29T01:27:00.000-07:002008-05-29T01:27:00.000-07:00I guess I'm just a little confused as to how this ...I guess I'm just a little confused as to how this writer might think those of us who supported Mary Ruwart somehow "sold out" or were "starstruck" by Bob Barr's nomination.<BR/><BR/>I'd have to imagine the obviously-not-in-attendance writer has his/her head other than on their shoulders.<BR/><BR/>Not only did I warn the delegates (in the Sunday morning Keynote) to let a Libertarian bear the Libertarian standard, give a nominating speech for Mary, but with the help of Ernest Hancock--grilled Mr. Barr (after his nomination and into the wee hours with a large crowd as witness') on exactly where he stood on the issues with no holds barred.<BR/><BR/>I give Mr. Barr credit for staying--it took a lot, it really was a hot seat for him. But we made it very clear that he would not get our support unless or until he gave us the promised position statements.<BR/><BR/>Starstruck? Yeah, right. <BR/><BR/>While I can't speak for Tom Knapp, and the others, I am confident the others defamed by such drivel would echo my sentiments.<BR/><BR/>As always, I remain at your service--<BR/> Barry HessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966255816488656670.post-24285646899081356752008-05-28T18:17:00.000-07:002008-05-28T18:17:00.000-07:00Her arguements don't make her a nut job. Thinking...Her arguements don't make her a nut job. Thinking she could publicly make those arguements and then not be destroyed by the media (and probably the LP with it) while running for president make her a nut job. I guess it all depends on if you are into theoretical discussion or having a chance to change government from the inside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966255816488656670.post-62308235338292574852008-05-28T17:54:00.000-07:002008-05-28T17:54:00.000-07:00I guess Ernie Hancock got "star struck" sometime b...I guess Ernie Hancock got "star struck" sometime between Goyette's show this morning and now.<BR/><BR/>http://freedomsphoenix.comBloodyMaryBreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911573149284544763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966255816488656670.post-37125256397083023002008-05-28T17:14:00.000-07:002008-05-28T17:14:00.000-07:00Roderick Long answered the "Ruwart as nutjob" char...Roderick Long answered the "Ruwart as nutjob" charge before Balko made it:<BR/><BR/>http://praxeology.net/blog/2008/04/25/ruwart-on-childrens-rights/David Houserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763800393498414157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966255816488656670.post-10909603139707514282008-05-28T14:55:00.000-07:002008-05-28T14:55:00.000-07:00Balko is part of (works for "Reason") the goons th...Balko is part of (works for "Reason") the goons that are behind the Ruwart smears, and subsequent hijacking of the LP.<BR/><BR/>http://www.amconmag.com/blog/2008/04/02/matt-welch-neocon-mouthpiece/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com