Happiness Bunny

Today was the last day that veteran freedom activist Claire Wolfe will post an entry on her blog.

Fittingly, it was the conclusion to the 'Hardyville' saga, stories of the people who live in the town of Hardyville. Due to the fact that there are no major roads or nearby towns, the FedGov has simply 'forgot' that the town and surrounding land exists. Much like Galt's gulch, the simple people of Hardyville pay no taxes, openly carry any weapon, and use any drug they please.

Published in the excellent homesteading magazine Backwoods Home, Ms. Wolfe's stories and articles were a major factor in my political and intellectual growth. As a Republican who was interested in sustenance farming(during the millennial EndTimes-yeah, I used to believe that), I bought the magazine not expecting that it was the start of a wild ride that has lasted these past 8 years.

Her articles introduced me to some new ideas from Vin Suprynowicz, James Bovard, Wendy McElroy, and some guy named L. Neil Smith. The Libertarian Enterprise, which Mr. Smith publishes, ran an article by some guy named Jason Sorens, which through the magic of the internet became the Free State Project.

I got to meet Ms. Wolfe in 2003 in Montana at the Great Western gettogether, when the FSP was in the process of determining the future 'Free state'.

Along the way, I joined the Libertarian Party, served as Secretary of the LPMN for two years out of the four I was a member. I went from timidly explaining libertarian philosophy at my junior college and promoting Harry Browne in 2000, to working on Micheal Badnarik's 2004 campaign, actively working on his MN events.

I've been in NH now for a little over a year, doing minor helpful things along the way.

I hope Ms. Wolfe enjoys her retirement!

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