June 27, 2005
Carnival of Liberty #1
Libertarians, anarcho-capitalists, and general anti-government types have long had a serious problem: we spend more time arguing amongst ourselves than arguing against the state. But Kelo has reminded us that while we argue, the government isn’t getting any smaller. And Kelo has pushed us over the edge, it’s time to fight back.
So, without further ado, let me introduce the first Carnival of Liberty. This is a collection of posts for those who believe that our current government has overstepped its bounds and is now stepping on our toes. Unsurprisingly, we’re striking our first blow on the Fourth of July.
Here’s how it works. Submit your posts to the above link, email them to carnivalofliberty@gmail.com, or submit them to me in a comment to this post or at Eric’s post here. Please submit your entries by 3PM on Sunday, July 3.
As this week’s host, I will choose a winner, as well as second and third place. All entries will be linked on the Life, Liberty, Property Group Blog, linked in a post here, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them linked at Eric’s or Quincy’s blogs. (BTW, future Carnivals may or may not be a competition with a winner, that will be up to the host that week.)
For my readers, and for libertarian-minded blogs all around, I ask that you do what you can to help publicize this first Carnival. If you’ve got a post you particularly like, submit it. Finally, I’d like to thank Eric, Quincy, and NZ Bear for all work they’ve done to kick off the Life, Liberty, and Property community, and for allowing me to host the Carnival in its inaugural week. My only regret is that as the first host, I can’t submit any of my own posts for consideration!
Life, Liberty, and Property Group Blog linked with Carnival of Liberty Guidelines
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Well, you can, and should, include your own posts. But, if you are going to have best post awards it would kind of smell if your post won.
I’m looking forward to the first ever Carnival of Liberty!
Actually, Brad, I’ll submit your “Peak Liberty” post, which really deserves a place in this carnival.
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Eric,
I may add a post in there if I actually write something meaningful this week (the mother-in-law is in town, so I might be a little busy). But obviously, I wouldn’t consider my post as an entry for top honors
Quincy,
I’m saving that post for next week
Last night, Eric suggested that someone submit a post to the Carnival about this wonderful news story out of New Hampshire. So here’s my post on the subject:
Developer seeks Souter home
Not much commentary from me, but the story is just priceless as it is.
As I said above, the Souter post I submitted doesn’t have much original content. So, I’m thinking that this Kelo-related post would make a meatier Carnival entry:
Don’t count on conservatives
It’s a fairly substantial rant against the pro-Kelo arguments of Carl Frank (No Oil for Pacifists), who represents the “judicial restraint” point of view that’s pretty common among conservatives.
If someone has a better post about the Souter home story, forget mine.