As stated in my announcement of candidacy, I expect the first phase of my presidential campaign — probably well into 2010 — to be largely internal to the libertarian movement and to the Libertarian Party and Boston Tea Party.…
Posts published in December 2008
Libertarian Party 2012 presidential campaign
By PJO on December 18, 2008 4:54 AM
I have today contacted six active or prospective 2012 Libertarian presidential candidates — Michael Jingozian, Angela Keaton, Thomas Knapp, Robert Milnes, Wayne Allyn Root, and Barbara “Joy” Waymire — offering them the chance to “tell IPR readers what your plans are for 2009 and beyond” in 500 words or less.…
Alternative newspaper examines Connecticut clean elections law
By PJO on December 18, 2008 3:44 AM
Connecticut’s New Haven Advocate, a progressive weekly, writes, “Only the Green Party could complain about a state law that gives them keys to a campaign war chest with more cash inside than they’ve ever dreamed of.…
New Zealand Greens discover police informant in their Parliamentary offices
By paulie on December 17, 2008 6:58 PM
Article by Patrick Gower in the New Zealand Herald
The police-paid spy Rob Gilchrist passed officers information about an anti-Taser rally organised by the Green Party.
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Communications Director Andrew Davis: ‘We (the Libertarian Party) do believe government has a function in the economy’
By paulie on December 17, 2008 6:37 PM
Posted at LP.org:
Government’s Role in the Economy
posted by Andrew Davis on Dec 17, 2008
When we say that we want to keep government out of the economy, people often ask, “Isn’t that economic anarchy?”
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Maricopa County, Arizona Libertarian Party passes modified version of David Nolan’s resolution condemning Bob Barr
By paulie on December 17, 2008 6:16 PM
Mike Renzulli writes:
The Maricopa County Libertarian Party held its bi-annual convention, elected new officers and passed some resolutions.
Specifically, the MCLP is now on record in opposing the death penalty, has passed a modified version of the Barr resolution rejected by the LNC at their meeting in San Diego last week (Except paragraphs 1 and 2 were replaced with:
WHEREAS, Former U.S.
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Libertarian Party on Calamity and Consequence
By paulie on December 17, 2008 4:31 PM
Posted by Andrew Davis at LP.org
It doesn’t take much to go from "bad" to "really bad" when government gets involved. This is especially true when those in power have the philosophy that, "If it’s broken, government can fix it."…
Void ballot access laws in Ohio still not replaced
By paulie on December 17, 2008 4:23 PM
From Ballot Access News
The Ohio legislature elected in 2006 is still in session, but it expects to adjourn on Thursday, December 18. A few days ago it passed an election law bill, SB 380, which relates to early voting.
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Phoenix to host Constitution Party Fall National Committee meeting
By paulie on December 17, 2008 3:43 PM
Posted at Freedom Arizona:
The Constitution Party determined in Orlando this weekend the 2009 Fall National Committee meeting is planned for the Phoenix, Arizona area .
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