About Michael Cloud
Michael Cloud is Co-founder of the Center For Small Government. In 2002 he also ran for US Senate against 2004 Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, winning 19% of the vote — the highest vote for a Libertarian US Senate candidate ever. Michael Cloud was C.E.O. of the 2000 Carla Howell for U.S. Senate campaign. In 1996 he organized the Harry Browne for President campaign, and was fund-raiser and advisor for both his 1996 and 2000 campaigns. Michael Cloud has been politically active since 1976 and has raised over $8 million for small government candidates, projects, and initiatives. Michael Cloud is a speechwriter and the Master of libertarian communication. He writes the Persuasion Power Points column for over 70,000 readers of the Advocates for Self-Government Liberator Online and is author of the powerful book Secrets of Libertarian Persuasion.
Proposals, Essays, and Articles by Michael Cloud
6 Simple Ways to Dramatically Cut Costs of Medical Care — at Zero Expense to Taxpayers
What if it were possible to cut your medical care costs by 20% or 30% or even 50% now — while keeping current levels of quality and service — by repealing and removing government-created burdens and barriers?
Would You Push the Button to Make Government Small?
If you could make government small, would you want it? The “push the button” test is more than a “Yes” or “No” litmus test. It helps each of us zero in on concerns, problems, and obstacles we need to handle as we dismantle Big Government Programs.
The Small Government Proposal for Education Funding and Choice
We can dramatically boost educational quality and choice in America while reducing costs, waste, and taxes. This small government proposal is designed to turn school property taxes into user fees. A $3,000 tax cut for homeowners.
An Open Letter to the Massachusetts State Legislature From Carla Howell and Michael Cloud, Sponsors of the 2008 Massachusetts End the Income Tax Ballot Initiative
Basic Economics teaches: “If you want more of something, subsidize it; if you want less, tax it.” ENDing the sales tax now could guarantee that Massachusetts will break out of the Recession first and get a head start toward America’s next economic boom.
The Forgotten Truth About the Original Boston Tea Party — and Why We Desperately Need it Today
Carla Howell delivered this speech on April 15, 2009 at the TEA Party Event in Boston, Massachusetts.
Will You Sign the New Declaration of Independence?
The Small Government PledgeSM: I vote small government. Every issue. Every time. No exceptions. No excuses.
The BIGGIB Glossary: Ways Big Government Advocates Try to Con Voters
Seemingly benign statements contain various types of bias — whether deliberately or unconsciously — that advocate Big Government policies and proposals. We call them BIGGIBS (BIG Government Instances of Bias).
Deficit or Overspending: the Difference One Word Makes
Does the Federal Government have a Deficit Problem or an Overspending Problem? Your answer to this question makes a profound difference in how you think about, talk about, and deal with government revenue and expenditures.
Why Small Government Is Beautiful
Small government is a night watchman. A skeleton crew. A tiny institution restricted to defending our lives, liberty, and property.
The Five Iron Laws of Big Government
What’s the matter with government? Why doesn’t Big Government work? Why don’t the politicians fix it? Why can’t we run it like a business? It’s not because the wrong people are in charge. It’s not because we have the wrong policies. It’s not because we’ve failed to implement the right reforms. Big Government is the [...]