jct74
11-13-2016, 12:18 AM
Lewis won the election in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district and will be replacing the retiring John Kline.
http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/democrat-angie-craig-bests-republican-jason-lewis-minnesotas-2nd-district
Here are his views on secession, which he strongly supports:
The Republican congressional candidate for Minnesota’s second district wants a constitutional amendment to allow his home state, or any other state, to be able to leave the union.
In his 2011 book “Power Divided is Power Checked: The Argument for States’ Rights,” Lewis pushes for strong state and local powers that would allow for “any state to peaceably leave the union.”
The book also contains Lewis’ proposed constitutional amendment on the subject: “It is also hereby established that any state whose inhabitants desire through legal means and in accordance with state law to leave this union of the several states shall not be forcibly refrained from doing so by the federal government of these United States.”
In 2011, before his bid for public office, The Daily Caller interviewed Lewis on his views (http://dailycaller.com/2011/02/07/thedc-interview-with-libertarian-talk-radio-host-jason-lewis/), where he defended what’s been called “extreme federalism.” States and individuals, Lewis insists, should have the right to free association. Abraham Lincoln, who Lewis insists was the first “big government” president because he prevented secession, and tipped the ultimate power balance toward the federal government.
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/31/meet-jason-lewis-the-pro-secession-candidate-for-congress/
on foreign policy:
Lewis is also one of very few Republicans who support the Obama administration’s nuclear deal with Iran.
Although he’s not an Obama supporter by any means, he made clear on an episode of the Bob Davis podcast that “I am in favor of the Iranian Deal. I am.”
Lewis voiced his issue with the United States being the “world policeman,” and said that short of a direct threat from a foreign nation, he disapproves of military intervention.
Below is a couple of op-eds he wrote on the drug war, which he is very critical of. He basically compares it to alcohol prohibition, denounces civil forfeiture laws, dismisses the "gateway" theory, and says the drug war exists partly to provide employment for the prison industry.
Drug war is a failure, so let's experiment -- Without being rash, can we at least appraise the impact of prohibition? (http://www.startribune.com/jason-lewis-drug-war-is-a-failure-so-let-s-experiment/126040478/)
Next on Minnesota's social agenda: Marijuana -- (In which we ponder the nanny state and harm done.) (http://www.startribune.com/next-on-minnesota-s-social-agenda-marijuana/216228691/)
He also appears to be big into Ayn Rand, and started a social media network called galt.io.
Lewis left the radio business in 2014. He made a short film presenting a fictionalized account of his decision to quit called “Going Galt.”
The phrase “Going Galt” refers to the novel Atlas Shrugged by libertarian philosopher Ayn Rand. In the book, John Galt is the leader of a group of elite industrialists who refuse to contribute to a society run by collectivists intent on mooching off their greatness. To “go Galt” means to righteously remove yourself and your wealth from society—and, most importantly, avoid paying taxes.
Lewis seems pretty enamored with Rand’s creation. He’s even formed a social network/cryptocurrency for people choosing to Go Galt called Galt.io:
http://fusion.net/story/335105/minnesota-jason-lewis-gop-nomination/
I don't know if he will stick to this stuff now that he's in office, but it will be interesting to keep an eye on. Also another bonus is that's he replacing John Kline, who was a big government Republican, at least when it comes to the drug war (http://www.marijuana.com/blog/news/2016/08/marijuana-reform-supporter-could-be-next-gop-congressman/).
http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/democrat-angie-craig-bests-republican-jason-lewis-minnesotas-2nd-district
Here are his views on secession, which he strongly supports:
The Republican congressional candidate for Minnesota’s second district wants a constitutional amendment to allow his home state, or any other state, to be able to leave the union.
In his 2011 book “Power Divided is Power Checked: The Argument for States’ Rights,” Lewis pushes for strong state and local powers that would allow for “any state to peaceably leave the union.”
The book also contains Lewis’ proposed constitutional amendment on the subject: “It is also hereby established that any state whose inhabitants desire through legal means and in accordance with state law to leave this union of the several states shall not be forcibly refrained from doing so by the federal government of these United States.”
In 2011, before his bid for public office, The Daily Caller interviewed Lewis on his views (http://dailycaller.com/2011/02/07/thedc-interview-with-libertarian-talk-radio-host-jason-lewis/), where he defended what’s been called “extreme federalism.” States and individuals, Lewis insists, should have the right to free association. Abraham Lincoln, who Lewis insists was the first “big government” president because he prevented secession, and tipped the ultimate power balance toward the federal government.
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/31/meet-jason-lewis-the-pro-secession-candidate-for-congress/
on foreign policy:
Lewis is also one of very few Republicans who support the Obama administration’s nuclear deal with Iran.
Although he’s not an Obama supporter by any means, he made clear on an episode of the Bob Davis podcast that “I am in favor of the Iranian Deal. I am.”
Lewis voiced his issue with the United States being the “world policeman,” and said that short of a direct threat from a foreign nation, he disapproves of military intervention.
Below is a couple of op-eds he wrote on the drug war, which he is very critical of. He basically compares it to alcohol prohibition, denounces civil forfeiture laws, dismisses the "gateway" theory, and says the drug war exists partly to provide employment for the prison industry.
Drug war is a failure, so let's experiment -- Without being rash, can we at least appraise the impact of prohibition? (http://www.startribune.com/jason-lewis-drug-war-is-a-failure-so-let-s-experiment/126040478/)
Next on Minnesota's social agenda: Marijuana -- (In which we ponder the nanny state and harm done.) (http://www.startribune.com/next-on-minnesota-s-social-agenda-marijuana/216228691/)
He also appears to be big into Ayn Rand, and started a social media network called galt.io.
Lewis left the radio business in 2014. He made a short film presenting a fictionalized account of his decision to quit called “Going Galt.”
The phrase “Going Galt” refers to the novel Atlas Shrugged by libertarian philosopher Ayn Rand. In the book, John Galt is the leader of a group of elite industrialists who refuse to contribute to a society run by collectivists intent on mooching off their greatness. To “go Galt” means to righteously remove yourself and your wealth from society—and, most importantly, avoid paying taxes.
Lewis seems pretty enamored with Rand’s creation. He’s even formed a social network/cryptocurrency for people choosing to Go Galt called Galt.io:
http://fusion.net/story/335105/minnesota-jason-lewis-gop-nomination/
I don't know if he will stick to this stuff now that he's in office, but it will be interesting to keep an eye on. Also another bonus is that's he replacing John Kline, who was a big government Republican, at least when it comes to the drug war (http://www.marijuana.com/blog/news/2016/08/marijuana-reform-supporter-could-be-next-gop-congressman/).