LibertySlate Platform

LibertySlate 2010 Platform: The Five Fundamental Issues

Spending

LibertySlate 2010 supports candidates who favor reduced federal spending. Many modern Republicans talk about lowering taxes. Without a reduction in spending, a lower tax burden is meaningless. LibertySlate 2010 therefore endorses candidates who pledge to reduce spending.

Debt/Economy

LibertySlate 2010 supports candidates who support policies favorable to economic prosperity for all Americans. Without a strong commitment to balanced budgets, consistent adherence to free-market principles, and a respect for sound monetary policy, Americans will continue to burden future generations with insolvent economic policies. LibertySlate 2010 therefore endorses candidates who pledge to reduce government involvement in the economy.

Foreign Policy

LibertySlate 2010 supports reduced involvement in military affairs abroad. To keep America strong, including our commitment to a strong National Defense, LibertySlate 2010 supports candidates who favor reduced foreign aid and entanglements, bringing American troops home from Iraq as soon as possible, free trade, diplomacy, and a strong National Defense. LibertySlate 2010 opposes U.S. involvement in the UN.

Civil Liberties

LibertySlate 2010 supports candidates who favor abundant civil liberties for all law-abiding American citizens. Recognizing that a free society respects the rights of individuals, LibertySlate 2010 endorses candidates who oppose the USA Patriot Act, the REAL ID Act, and policies of torture and who support property rights, protection of personal privacy, and the protections of the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments.

Entitlement Programs

LibertySlate 2010 supports candidates who oppose entitlement programs as a policy solution. This includes opposition to bailouts and stimulus plans. Entitlement programs are costly, inefficient, bureaucratic, ineffective, and generally cause more problems for the people who need the most help. LibertySlate 2010 endorses candidates who support free-market or private health care solutions, privatization or phasing out of Social Security, and reduction in other federal entitlement programs.