I had my article posted on Gather.com today and I was very excited, but I wasn't so sure how much attention it would get as it was a very small piece of writing, but I've got 42 comments and a lot of discussion from people, some positive and a bunch negative.
I think the longest running argument in the thread, and the last comment sum up the plight of the libertarian party very well: No one really knows what the LP stands for, and there are a lot of people with very occluded understandings of its key tenants. I think the most important thing for me to do is to keep talking about the party with people, to keep doing more outreach, and to keep the professionalism high while doing that.
I am going to reiterate another point I know I've made before, specifically in regards to the Democrats and Republicans: what is the philosophical basis for the existence of your parties? What informs your legislation, what informs your actions and choice of candidates? I've asked a lot of Democrats and Republicans those questions and I have never heard an answer, good or bad, yet.
Anyway, here's the link to my article on Gather.com.
Maurice:
I'm glad to see you are making time to write. Congratulations on your piece at gather.com. It was well-written, informative, and thought provoking. Excellent job. I only wish I had time to keep up with you.
Miss you, the kids, and Heather. Be sure to give the little ones hugs and kisses for me and give Heather my best.
That was a lively interaction that your article sparked, Maurice! I enjoyed your writing as well.
Hope to see more of your stuff on Gather.com, and some of my stuff, too (it Will happen... IT WILL HAPPEN!) :)
Props from the dawg-poun': WOOF! WOOF! WOOF! :)