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Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Sincere joins Coy Barefoot

2.17.11 Political commentator and former chairman of the Libertarian Party of Virginia Rick Sincere joins Coy to discuss his recent visit to CPAC. Sincere was lucky enough to attend the day of the Conservation Political Action Conference during which Ron Paul addressed the audience, and he recounts what the day was like and what big names were in attendance. At the beginning of today’s conversation, Sincere also explains the addition of a new voting precinct in Charlottesville. He describes the process behind earning this 9th precinct, which will be the first new one in Charlottesville since 1920, and commends the community for being so politically engaged.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Sincere joins Coy Barefoot

1.26.11 Former Chairman of the Libertarian Party of the State of Virginia Rick Sincere joins Coy to discuss last night’s State of the Union Address. Sincere first comments on the declining viewership of the Address, and he characterizes it as part of the dark era of Woodrow Wilson. As for the speech itself, Sincere says it was very well written, and he breaks down the major themes hit upon including the need for competitiveness in American business and alternative energy sources. Also included in today’s conversation is an update on the proposal to have marijuana legalized in Virginia.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Rick Sincere and David Swanson join Coy Barefoot

12.28.10 Former Chair of the Libertarian Party of Virginia Rick Sincere and Author David Swanson join Coy to recap 2010. Two well known voices in Central Virginia, Swanson and Sincere touch on what they view to be the most significant national political stories from the almost finished year- including the financial state of our country, American military involvement abroad, and the growing sense of “Big Brother” in the United States. Be sure to check out David’s newest book War is a Lie.

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Charlottesville–Right Now: Libertarian author Rick Sincere joins Coy Barefoot

11.18.10 Former Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Virginia Rick Sincere joins Coy to discuss the TSA full-body scanners. Special Bonus Guest: Coy’s brother Bo Short. These newly implemented search techniques in airport security are creating serious backlash from citizens, and the conversation addresses a wide range of issues including the heavy costs, the reactionary attitude being taken, and the racial/ psychological profiling tactics. In addition, a local connection as made when Coy compares the scanners to the new red-light camera in Charlottesville.