:: walterindenver ::

:: Friday, August 30, 2002 ::

Dearth of Blogging on this Site
In large part because of this. Please read it.
Thanks. I've been busy this week, 'cuz I'm one of the unfortunate board members who had to offer judgement on the whole sordid affair. For more detailed information go to Ari's site, where he's got lots of good, accurate info on the whole thing.
So imagine my chagrin, when I today get this e-mail:

Uh oh, you've been linked!
By general acclamation amongst the anarchic Samizdata Team, your site 'Walter in Denver' has received the dubious honour of a permanent link on Samizdata.net.
Regards,
The Samizdata Team

Finally, the Holy Grail, recognition from the grandaddy of libertarian blogs. And from all the way over there across the pond, no less. Just look over there on the left, it's the first link on this page.

And I've got no new content.

:: Walter 9:27 PM [+] ::
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More on Barr's Defeat

From CNN's Inside Politics:

(Emory University political science professor Emory) Black said Linder would probably have prevailed without help from non-Republicans. Nonetheless, he said Linder likely benefited strongly from Libertarian voters, whose party ran a stinging TV ad this month criticizing Barr for opposing the use of medical marijuana.

I guess a few mainstream observers did notice. Democrats and Republicans aren't likely to publicly admit that Libertarians could influence politics inside their parties and primaries. Especially not Republicans.

:: Walter 6:18 PM [+] ::
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Instant Runoff in Alaska
TalkLeft reports the northernmost state is considering adding instant runoff rules to its elections. This is great news for third parties, and for voters, who no longer have to vote for 'the lesser of two evils.' Pick your favorite candidate, instead of voting against your least favorite.
Read how it works here.

:: Walter 7:40 AM [+] ::
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