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Neal Boortz says "later" to the Libertarian Party. "I�ve found that when I�m trying to sell someone on the libertarian philosophy I usually have around 10 seconds to make that first impression. If I say the wrong thing in those 10 seconds, I�ve lost them. If someone asks me �what do you people believe in?� and I respond, �Legalizing marijuana!� I�m written off as a kook. One convert lost.

But what if I respond to that initial query with something like; �Well, Libertarians believe that if you make $1000 a week your paycheck every other Friday should be for $2000.� OK � now you have their attention. That idea has universal appeal, and you have just been granted an extra few minutes to make the sale. Or you could respond; �Libertarians believe that the government shouldn�t be allowed to condemn your home, seize it, and turn it over to a developer for a fancy new condo project.� Once again, you have their attention ..

After the nominating speeches are concluded, and after the delegations present their votes in writing, there�s a lull in the action while votes are tabulated. This is a prime opportunity for the Libertarian Party to sell itself to the C-Span viewers. So, what do we get? .. Predictably, some rocket scientist at the Libertarian Party decides to fill this void with a feature on � what else! � medical marijuana! Here comes that �legalize drugs� thing again .. ". MORE Neal Boortz: "Blowin' smoke". Posted by Greg Ransom | TrackBack