Ways the CLPVA differs from Republicans: Law and Order, Economics, Principles

Ways the CLPVA differs from Republicans: Law and Order, Economics, Principles. The podcast returns from Memorial Day break to discuss areas where the modern right could improve, acknowledging that finding common ground has become more challenging due to a gap between words and actions. The panel explores various issues including police mission creep, economic policies, and the need for firm political principles, while emphasizing the importance of questioning motivations and evaluating policies objectively rather than based on tribal loyalty. Specific topics include:Police Priorities and Resource MisallocationPolice Repurposing for Crime PreventionTrump's Economic Policy ShiftConservative Goals Through Liberal MeansTrump's Pardon Undermines Law and OrderThe discussion concludes with an examination of political polarization and the need for political reform, including better voting systems and ballot access, to enable more diverse political representation. Relevant links to today’s episode:Central Planning Won Big on Election NightEven Trump reportedly questioned Musk’s $1 trillion DOGE cuts: ‘Was it bulls***?’Trump's Pardon for Former Virginia Sheriff Who Exchanged Badges for Cash Makes a Mockery of 'Law and Order.' Other items in the news:Virginia: How local police are using LPR surveillance cameras. Nearly 25% of LPR searches from one police department’s audit used “Other” as the reason to access data from over 10,000 cameras.New Orleans called out for sketchiest use of facial recognition yet in the USGeorge Floyd’s death prompted calls for police reform. What changed in Virginia? Dems’ lieutenant governor candidates split over Tysons casino, skill games at debate Tensions flare at Loudoun County School Board meeting amid Title IX investigationVirginia poll shows public against tariffs, DOGE cuts Virginia Republicans worry about their gubernatorial candidate who invoked slavery when criticizing DEIYoungkin vetoes are invalid, Va. clerk says, as governor digs inTexas House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms; Abbott expected to signFDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say We’re all over Bluesky!CLPVA on Bluesky: @clpvirginia.orgLiberal Party USA on Bluesky: @liberalpartyusa.bsky.socialBrian on Bluesky: @biodoss.bsky.socialChris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.socialAndy on Bluesky: @andyjabbour.bsky.social More:Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.orgLiberal Party USA: ⁠https://www.liberalpartyusa.org⁠Facebook: Classical Liberal Party of VirginiaInstagram: classicalliberalpartyvaX, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginiaChris Frashure: The Open ModeAndy’s Substack: America’s Awesome