Eric H. Smith: Archive

An open letter to NC Republicans

I have been a Republican since I was 18 years old except for a brief period between 2002 and 2006 when I was a member of the Libertarian Party. When I came back to the GOP I was treated like a traitor and still get snide comments even today from members of the GOP. There are plenty of former Democrats that have joined our party and some have even been elected to office and hold positions in...

Jan 15th

iPhone 4S

First post with it…

Dec 24th

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Maybe he will quit singing now...

bradandbritt: It’s a stone cold miracle: Barry Manilow (hearts) Ron Paul

Sep 16th

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Talk about a twist...

So the NC legislature is in special session spending $50K per day in these economic times to put out some great legislation. They are discussing Senate Bill 514 originally known as “Nutrient Management Plan Only For NSW.” Here is the original text of the bill: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT to provide that a nutrient management plan shall not be developed, adopted, or implemented for...

Sep 13th

I've really

got to Tumbl more.

Sep 13th

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Watch

Ron Paul is correct that Freedom is taking responsibility for yourself and accepting the consequences that come with it. shortformblog: producermatthew: Several members of the audience shouted their approval when CNN’s Wolf Blitzer asked GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul if he’d rather let a 30-year-old man in a coma die due to lack of health care coverage over mandating health insurance...

Sep 13th

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May 22nd

Government will take care of me.

I work part time as a mechanic at a small local amusement park. It is a decent and fun part time job on most days and I enjoy fixing things as a general rule. We have a go kart track and that is where I spend 90% of my time welding the metal bands on the track and keeping the karts running. When I don’t have anything “down” I usually observe the karts and see if there are any...

May 22nd

Code of Ethics for Theatre.

If you have time to read the full article http://www.lastagetimes.com/2009/08/a-1945-code-of-ethics-for-theatre-workers-surfaces/ If not then just read these simple rules. 1. I shall never miss a performance. 2. I shall play every performance with energy, enthusiasm and to the best of my ability regardless of size of audience, personal illness, bad weather, accident, or even death in my...

May 18th

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Intrusion

I have been having heated debates on freedom in an online message board. The debates have covered economic and personal freedom between Democrats and Republicans. I have figured out that both sides want to restrict freedom in one way or another. This post will give an insight on what the debates have been about and how I have responded. The proposition that CEO’s earn more than their...

Jan 17th

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Tragedy in AZ

The events yesterday that led to the senseless death of 6 people and the serious wounding of a sitting United States Congresswoman have really opened up some debate. Less than 24hrs after the shooting people are already in heated discussion from gun control to Sarah Palin. I can tell you that Sarah Palin had nothing to do with the shooter going crazy and more gun control laws would not have...

Jan 9th

DEFEAT ROBIN HAYES →

We can not afford to have Robin Hayes as Chairman of the GOP.

Jan 8th

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Immigration

There has been some heated debate on the Dimitri945 Facebook page about the AZ Immigration bill. There seems to be a consensus that this is a good idea. Well, I want to explain why it is a bad idea and I won’t use the so called “liberal” talking points to do so I will use a Conservative argument. Please read the entire article before you comment. Conservatives and Tea Party...

Jan 3rd

New Year

Same ole same ole will be the result of 2011. 2010 was an OK year for me for the most part. Other than my mother getting cancer it was pretty much the same as all the other years. I am thinking I will just treat tomorrow like another day and tonight not as a reason to drink but just another night I drink…

Dec 31st

Dec 23rd

DADT

I don’t see the big deal with this legislation. It actually is Constitutional and my Tea Party friends should realize that. This is LESS government and that is what they want, RIGHT? Well, it seems as if some (most) are complaining about it and it is starting to piss me off. I don’t ask folks to agree with the gay lifestyle but at least respect people’s decision to live as...

Dec 21st

Falling behind

Yes, yes, yes„„ It has been a short while but I promise I will try to do better soon.

Dec 21st

I want this phrase

as a window decal where the old “Safety Inspection” decal went. This vehicle not intended for use on Public Streets and Highways and does not conform to Vehicle Safety Standards

Dec 9th

Libertarians oppose Republican plans to hang onto...

WASHINGTON - Incoming Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor has said that Republicans now want to keep two significant parts of Obamacare: forcing insurance companies to offer coverage for people up to age 26 under their parents’ policies, and forcing insurance companies to issue coverage for pre-existing conditions. Libertarian Party (LP) Chair Mark Hinkle commented, “This switch is...

Dec 3rd

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Liberty quote

It is the invariable habit of bureaucracies, at all times and everywhere, to assume that every citizen is a criminal. Their one apparent purpose, pursued with a relentless diligence, is to convert the assumption into a fact. They hunt endlessly for proofs, and, when proofs are lacking, for mere suspicions. The moment they become aware of a definite citizen, John Doe, seeking what is his...

Nov 29th

Rest in Peace David Nolan →

I never met him but respected him deeply. For a man to take on the task of forming a new political party and that party becoming the largest party out of the mainstream took courage.

Nov 22nd

Nov 15th

So while living in a “free country” we are required to obtain a License if we want to be a beggar or sell Avon. From my understanding of the law this will also include kids selling magazine subscriptions, Girl Scout Cookies, Worlds Finest Chocolate and other things. I know there are folks out there that think this is a good idea and it would be if we didn’t live in a free...

Nov 13th

Council Changes Greensboro Panhandler's Ordinance... →

8:43 pm EST November 12, 2010 GREENSBORO, N.C. — The city of Greensboro announced on Friday that it will start requiring panhandlers and door-to-door solicitors to obtain a privilege licensing agreement and display it at all times.City officials said the change will ensure that the solicitors are easily identifiable and have been absent of criminal activity for the past five ...

Nov 13th

Nov 10th

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My Physician posted this to his blog and I wanted to share on mine. Dr. Guarino is a fine doctor and fine conservative. http://guarino.typepad.com/guarino/

Nov 9th

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Nov 8th

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The truck and Obamacare

Well, finally after 3 weeks the new (to me) welding truck is on the road. Took a load of scrap steel to the recyclers today and while on the scales I noticed the truck weighs 8150 lbs without one of the welders and without an O2 tank. So evidently the 6000 lb tag is way under and it looks like I will be getting a 10K tag. This will also change my insurance and therefore either cut into my...

Nov 8th

David Icke - Police State - (The Lion Sleeps No... →

Nov 6th

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Speeders

I just watched this show called “Speeders”. I am not sure who is the dumbest in this show. The folks that actually consent to searches or the cops that think they are “serving society”. I can understand speed laws to a certain degree but some of the laws that are actually on the books that cops are eager to enforce just make me sick. How can we truly think we live in a...

Nov 5th

“I love my Country. I hate my government.”

Nov 4th

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Really?

I will admit I was happy Tuesday night after the election returns came in and I saw the change in control. But after spending a little more than a day pondering it. I am beginning to wonder if we really are going to see a difference. On a national level the Republicans have had control in the past and when they had the opportunity they did not seize the moment and craft any meaningful legislation...

Nov 4th

Slow Internet

So what’s the deal with the Internet being so slow today?

Nov 4th

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Nov 2nd

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Election day 2010

Will it be a repeat of 1994? The polls in 1994 had the GOP dead even with the controlling party. The polls today are leaning heavily to the GOP side. However voters are disenfranchised with the main party that masquerades as two to the point that we may actually see a “wash” with the anti-incumbent mentality.I would like to see the Libertarian Party fair well but I am afraid we will...

Nov 2nd