Top 100 of 2010 (61-70)

From GD's Top 100 of 2010:

61. Injustice at Nolan Chart! Nov. 23, 2008. 302.

62. Third-party debate Oct. 19. Oct. 13, 2008. 298.

63. Ron Paul's No-Third-Party Deals. Nov. 14, 2008. 296.

64. Rare Ron Paul footage in new Barr video. Jul. 27, 2008. 294.

65. Pure Bunk. Apr. 17, 2008. 293.

66. Libertarian kittens. Jul. 7, 2008. 293. 

66. Bob Barr on climate change. Jul. 25, 2008. 291.

68. At Last it can be said: Bob Barr for President. May 13, 2008. 280.

69. No, Ron Paul has Not Dropped Out! Mar. 11, 2008. 271.

70. Operation RonDemption for Idaho. May 2, 2008. 253.

Top 100 of 2010 (71-80)

From GD's Top 100 of 2010:

71. YouTubing the Libertarian Race. May 16, 2008. 245.

72. Kirchick, Paul, and Anti-Semitism. Feb. 7, 2008. 241.

73. Paul - McCain negotiations reported. Sep. 2, 2008. 240.

74. Ron Paul Endorsements Keep Pouring In ... Mar. 12, 2008. 240. 

75. Chinooks of change. Jun. 21, 2008. 239.

76. Smokin'. Jun. 10, 2008. 238.

77. Boston Tea Party endorses Phillies for President. Aug. 12, 2008. 236.

78. Barr blasts Bush on Iraq, Bailout bill. Oct. 7, 2008. 233.

79. Ron Paul supporter Bob Barr to declare for President. Apr. 3, 2008. 231.

80. Trouble in Boston Tea Paradise. Oct. 27, 2008. Oct. 24, 2008. 227. 

Top 100 of 2010 (81-90)

from: GD's Top 100 of 2010

81. A Libertarian on George Phillies. Apr. 5, 2008. 224.

82. Debating Jim Davidson (I). Jul. 21, 2008. 218.

83. Huckabee's Back in the Race? -- Why? May 15, 2008. 215.

84. Poll -- What Should Ron Paul Do? Jun. 9, 2008. 211.

85. THE "NEWSLETTERS" FAQ ver. 1.2. Feb. 4, 2008. 206.

86. Vince Miller RIP. Jun. 29, 2008. 202.

87. Barrwatch -- Barr takes 6% in GA poll. Jul. 9, 2008. 202.

88. Review: Canadian Poetry from World War I. May 3, 2009. 199.

89. "Snubgate" Scandal Spreads. Sep. 12, 2008. 196.

90. Barr on Obama (I): Iraq. Nov. 28, 2008. 193.

Top 100 of 2010 (91-100)

From: GD's Top 100 of 2010 

91. Sestina: Gardeners of Eden. Dec. 31, 2008. 193.

92. Barr on Obama (II): FISA. Nov. 30, 2008. 185.

93. rEVoLution or Reaction? May 23, 2008. 184.

94. Health Care vs. Pizza. July 6, 2008. 177.

95. The Party of Choice. Aug. 2, 2008. 173.

96. Bob Barr denounces dog-killing drug raid. Aug. 14, 2008. 172.

97. Greenwald on Barr and Political Realignment. Aug. 4, 2008. 177.

98. By the time of Super Tuesday ... Feb. 11, 2008. 174.

99. Barrwatch -- Barr polls at 6% in NC. Jun. 2, 2008. 168.

100. Ron Paul Gets 16% in PA. Apr. 23, 2008. 154.

Counting down my Top 100 of 2010.

As those who know me know, I'm a chart person; have been since I was a boy copying down the weekly top 40. So it's no surprise that, for the third year in a row, I've prepared a chart of my best-read Nolan Chart  articles of the past year.
However, there is a change this year. I think that long articles (and this one is a Top 100, double the size of last year) tend to be skimmed; with the consequence that most of the links tend to not be explored. So, this year, I've decided to run a "countdown" the way top 40 radio used to. Each day for the next ten days will feature 10 articles, starting with (91-100) today, and climaxing at (1-10) in ten days' time. At that time the full Top 100 will be posted as a page, to stay up for the balance of 2011.
I hope this proves a more enjoyable and accessible way to present my Top 100.

Privatize the FAA

Cato @ Liberty; "Privatize the FAA" - Chris Edwards, Dec. 27, 2010:

"Bloomberg is reporting more bad news for the nation’s air traffic control system, which is run by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA is $500 million overbudget and six years behind schedule on a $2.1 billion technology upgrade project....

"There is a better way to run air traffic control — a private sector way, as Canada has been demonstrating. In 1996, Canada converted its government air traffic control system to a private nonprofit corporation. Nav Canada has been a smashing success, providing an excellent model for possible U.S. reforms.

" A December 24 story in the Financial Post describes how Nav Canada is a world leader in efficiency, safety, and technology under private management. 'A once troubled government asset, the country’s civil air traffic controller was privatized 14 years ago and is now a shining example of how to create a global technology leader out of a hulking government bureaucracy.' It really is an impressive story of pro-market reform."

Grand Rapids Examiner calls for 'campaign to unseat' Justin Amash

What Now? Reassessing the Amash Win and Its Impact on Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids Political Buzz | Examiner.com, Dec. 11, 2010:

"Like most libertarians, Rep-elect Amash views almost every government action as an infringement on some personal liberty. In the mind of Mr. Amash, government is and always will be the problem. This mentality chooses to ignore the positive actions of past administrations and governments while obstructing the present government’s ability to enact necessary legislation....

"It is still December, the new year is not yet upon us, and Mr. Amash has not yet officially begun to serve. Nevertheless, it is in the best interests of the City of Grand Rapids to already begin the campaign to unseat him."