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Archive for January, 2018

The political establishment’s betrayal of the Republic

31 Jan

My op-ed is published in The Record today. 

The promise of America was to create a Republic in which the people would live as free and independent citizens in a compact of states – “laboratories of democracy” – with the federal government having a few responsibilities and limited role in the lives of Americans.

Before the states ratified the Constitution, Benjamin Franklin, a delegate to the constitutional convention, was asked which would it be, “a Republic or Monarchy?”  Franklin was reputed to have replied, “A Republic if you can keep it.”

But it was not meant to be.  America has been transformed into a one-party system with two wings, Democrats and Republicans, who vie for political power but have the same agenda, corporate welfare for their contributors and enough welfare dollars to keep the masses in check.

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U.S. Senate Campaign…Peace, Liberty, Prosperity

25 Jan

Nearly three weeks ago I received an email from the leadership of the New Jersey Libertarian Party inquiring if I would consider seeking the Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate this year.

After weighing the pros and cons of becoming a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2018 with my wife and many close friends and colleagues, I decided on Tuesday to seek the Libertarian Party’s nomination at the March 24th convention, which will be held at Rutgers University.

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Announcement

20 Jan

Until further notice I am suspending my blog to concentrate on completing a manuscript on the welfare state, social entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

In addition, I am weighing the pros and cons of accepting the Libertarian Party’s invitation to become its nominee for the U.S. Senate this year to challenge Senator Menendez.  I will make a decision very soon and post it on the blog.

In the meantime, stay safe, healthy and warm.

Murray

 
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