Joe Wendt sends letter to help get people to register to vote Libertarian, especially but not only in Florida

Email from Joe Wendt sent to thousands of people by Florida LP. Most of them in Florida, but some like myself in other states. The April Fools Day voter registration promotion, which was started in Florida, has also been picked up by the national LP on its main facebook page and a number of other state LPs.

Would you consider changing your voter registration to Libertarian? I know what you’re thinking: Why? Why do we need a Libertarian Party? The sad fact is, America is in real trouble, and most Americans know it. The great majority of Americans agree: We are on the wrong track.

We have waged war on poverty since the 60s, and people are still poor.

We have waged war on ignorance since the 70s, and our children still cannot read, write, or think critically.

We have gallantly fought the Demon Drugs for decades, and all we have done is put more people in prison for non-violent crimes than any other nation, while funding terrorists who kill people all over the world.

I could go on, but it is depressing. We’ve spent billions on boogeymen created by the Democrats and Republicans, wasting money to pursue a political agenda that helps no one. We, the Libertarian Party, have real solutions that America longs for. Now all we need to do is to put our Libertarian solutions into effect and save America. The first step to help us help America is to encourage as many people as possible to register with the Libertarian Party of Florida (LPF). Register LPF today, and help us spread our solutions and protect your family, money, and freedom.

Sincerely,
Joseph Wendt
Member, LPF Membership Committee
Concerned Citizen

Learn how to change your party affiliation here! REGISTER HERE

paulie April 4, 2015

Here’s another email I received about the registration drive in Florida

I’m very pleased and excited to announce that our quest for liberty in Florida continues to gain serious momentum.
Our candidates received record-breaking vote totals in 2014. Many of our platform policies are gaining popular support, evidenced by the 58% of Floridians who voted for medical cannabis. Our legislative initiatives are being taken seriously, and LPF-supported bills are moving through Tallahassee as we speak. Some, such as the 2013 Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act, have already become law.
All of the sacrifices we have made together, and all of your hard work and dedication, are beginning to truly change the political landscape in Florida. But there is one small thing that I need you to do that will make a VERY big difference.
Though the number of registered Libertarians has grown dramatically in recent years, the Libertarian Party of Florida is still classified by state law as a “Minor Political Party.” Since the laws regarding minor parties in Florida are written by Republicans and Democrats, it’s easy to understand why this puts the LPF at a major competitive disadvantage.
What if the rules for a baseball game were written by one of the teams? What if two candidates in a debate could write the rules to exclude the third? You get the idea. That’s exactly how politics currently work in our state.
But you can help change that. If the number of registered Libertarian voters reaches 5% of the total voters in Florida, then the LPF will be classified by law as a “Major Political Party.” Major party status will truly level the playing field, and give us a real opportunity to achieve economic freedom and individual liberty in our lifetimes.
Imagine living in a state that has a true balance of power, where your voice is just as loud as those of Republicans and Democrats. Imagine our candidates never being excluded from media coverage and debates again. Imagine elected Libertarians casting votes of sanity and principle in legislative bodies across the state and in the capitol.
It can happen. But I need you to do one simple thing to help make this a reality: Register to vote as a Libertarian.
If you’ve already changed your voter registration, then I thank you.
If not, it’s simple to do. You can get a voter registration form at any county supervisor of elections office, your local Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles office, or even your local library.
Fill out the form. If you’d like to help us reach our 5% goal, check the “Minor Political Party” box, and write “Libertarian Party of Florida” on the line next to it. REGISTER HERE
Once you’ve changed your voter registration, or if you’ve already registered, please spread the word in person and on social media. Ask your family, friends, and neighbors to join you in switching their voter registration to Libertarian.
With your help, we can achieve our goal, and make the Sunshine State shine with the light of Freedom.
Sincerely,
Adrian Wyllie
LPF Membership Committee

10 Comments

paulie April 6, 2015
Ok, mandatory snipe at Wyllie, you should’ve known better Paulie, lol
But of course…
Joe Wendt April 5, 2015
Ok, mandatory snipe at Wyllie, you should’ve known better Paulie, lol
1. “Our candidates received record-breaking vote totals in 2014.”
umm… no. Other parties have performed better, with maybe the exception of Wohlsifer (don’t remember off hand).
2. “If the number of registered Libertarian voters reaches 5% of the total voters in Florida, then the LPF will be classified by law as a ‘Major Political Party.’ Major party status will truly level the playing field, and give us a real opportunity to achieve economic freedom and individual liberty in our lifetimes.”
First, in order to get to that 5%, the LPF would have to register 600000 voters. Considering Wyllie himself received slightly over 1/3 of that in the election, how on earth is that a realistic goal.
Second, if we by some miracle obtained that amount new voters, we would lose the right to require members sign the ZAP/NAP pledge in order to be members.
Third, we would have to radically change the bylaws to reflect the requirements State Law places on Major Parties.
Fourth, the LPF would be expected to file quarterly finanical reports, just like the other major parties. They can’t pull the crap they’ve been and not file a report.
These are just the practical reasons why I do not like this 5% campaign. The LPF just does not have the infrastructure, manpower, or the finances at this point. We are putting the cart before the horse, and wasting resources in the process. By the way, this is AFTER 4 years of leadership from the Liberty First Network.
paulie April 4, 2015
Here’s another email I received about the registration drive in Florida
I’m very pleased and excited to announce that our quest for liberty in Florida continues to gain serious momentum.
Our candidates received record-breaking vote totals in 2014. Many of our platform policies are gaining popular support, evidenced by the 58% of Floridians who voted for medical cannabis. Our legislative initiatives are being taken seriously, and LPF-supported bills are moving through Tallahassee as we speak. Some, such as the 2013 Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act, have already become law.
All of the sacrifices we have made together, and all of your hard work and dedication, are beginning to truly change the political landscape in Florida. But there is one small thing that I need you to do that will make a VERY big difference.
Though the number of registered Libertarians has grown dramatically in recent years, the Libertarian Party of Florida is still classified by state law as a “Minor Political Party.” Since the laws regarding minor parties in Florida are written by Republicans and Democrats, it’s easy to understand why this puts the LPF at a major competitive disadvantage.
What if the rules for a baseball game were written by one of the teams? What if two candidates in a debate could write the rules to exclude the third? You get the idea. That’s exactly how politics currently work in our state.
But you can help change that. If the number of registered Libertarian voters reaches 5% of the total voters in Florida, then the LPF will be classified by law as a “Major Political Party.” Major party status will truly level the playing field, and give us a real opportunity to achieve economic freedom and individual liberty in our lifetimes.
Imagine living in a state that has a true balance of power, where your voice is just as loud as those of Republicans and Democrats. Imagine our candidates never being excluded from media coverage and debates again. Imagine elected Libertarians casting votes of sanity and principle in legislative bodies across the state and in the capitol.
It can happen. But I need you to do one simple thing to help make this a reality: Register to vote as a Libertarian.
If you’ve already changed your voter registration, then I thank you.
If not, it’s simple to do. You can get a voter registration form at any county supervisor of elections office, your local Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles office, or even your local library.
Fill out the form. If you’d like to help us reach our 5% goal, check the “Minor Political Party” box, and write “Libertarian Party of Florida” on the line next to it. REGISTER HERE
Once you’ve changed your voter registration, or if you’ve already registered, please spread the word in person and on social media. Ask your family, friends, and neighbors to join you in switching their voter registration to Libertarian.
With your help, we can achieve our goal, and make the Sunshine State shine with the light of Freedom.
Sincerely,
Adrian Wyllie
LPF Membership Committee
Joe Wendt April 2, 2015
If anyone is interested, I am also running for LPF State Chair: https://www.facebook.com/votejoewendt
Matt Cholko April 1, 2015
Baboon like. LOL
Joe Wendt April 1, 2015
IDK why anyone would make a big deal about this. I am flattered for the attention, but it’s unnecessary. Regardless of how I view some in a LPF leadership as corrupt, baboon-like, and a totalitarian A**hole, I am a dedicated Libertarian. I’m a member of the LPF Membership committee, they asked me and others to write a letter, and I submitted one. I want to see the good Libertarians succeed and honor the memory of great Libertarians like Harry Browne and JWS.
Martin Passoli April 1, 2015
All kidding aside kudos and good luck!
Jed Ziggler April 1, 2015
I can confirm, this is real. As Paul said, Wendt might talk a lot of shit, but he is a dedicated LP activist.
Rob Banks April 1, 2015
This does seem a bit hard to believe, given some of Mr. Wendt’s many comments on past IPR threads about this and related matters.
paulie April 1, 2015
I have the original email if ayone doesn’t believe me.

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