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| Dan Johnson | September 5 and 6 - March on the Mack Liberty Rally and Bridge Walk. Rally on Sunday, Sept. 5 from 5-8:30 pm at Mackinaw Crossings Pavilion, 248 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City 49701. Several of our candidates will be vetted at the rally and the Libertarian Party will have a table-stop by and see us! Do the Mackinac Bridge Walk the next morning with fellow patriots between 7-11 am. See www.marchonthemack.com Contact Dan Johnson, dan.johnson40@gmail.com (This event is not sponsored by the LPM but may be of interest to members.) | | | Dan Johnson | | | | Dan Johnson | To all Libertarians of West Michigan, Libertarians of Michigan and all fellow Patriots. [see for arrangements, too] I regret to announce that Debbie Hemstreet contacted me early this morning to inform me of the passing of her husband Rich. Those of us who knew him were inspired by him. As a human being, Rich was kind, thoughtful and sincere. As a Libertarian, Rich was passionate and patriotic when it came to the ideals of what he believed to be the intent of our Founding Fathers and how the government was to be under control of "We the people". For those of you who did not get to personally know Rich. He was the Libertarian candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District until Thursday of this past week when Jay Gillotte was unanimously voted in by the LPWM LEC/Board and ratified at the state level to replace Rich at Debbie's request. Debbie informed me that at 2:55 this morning, Rich "went to be with his savior". I was both saddened at her loss and the loss of Rich to his family, while at the same time encouraged by Debbie's resolve and realization that Rich has lived a truly inspirational life, and is now in a better place for having lived life the way that he did. With love, compassion and caring for his fellow man and a steadfast faith in his ideological and moral beliefs. Debbie has already mentioned that their will not be an open cask viewing, however, they are tentatively considering having a closed casket service with refreshments and fellowship to be followed by a graveside service on Thursday. However, this has not been confirmed and she will know something most likely later today. On a personal note, I can say having spoken with Rich so many times while also having seen him and his family in the hospital, that he was an amazing man. My wife and I are better people for having known him and I am confident that all who did get to speak with him and Debbie would agree that our lives were made better and that he was a true Patriot in every sense of the word. As I find out more infromation, I will inform all. In the meantime, I encourage you (if you have not already) to read Debbie's blog and if you feel it appropriate, to leave a message for her on her blog regarding Rich. Thank you for your compassion to Debbie and to Rich's family at this difficult time. http://www.hope-challenged.com/?cat=107With great sadness and in liberty,
Dan Johnson
Vice Chair LPM
P.S. Please announce this to as many affiliate members as you can.
Arrangements as of 8/17 p.m.
To those wondering: The committal service (funeral) will be held Thursday, August 19, 12:30 pm, at Grand Valley Baptist Church ( http://www.grandvalleybaptistchurch.com/). In lieu of flowers, please send checks to Baptist Mid Missions, POB 308011, Cleveland, OH 44130, clearly marked for the mission work of John Dannenberg. You can also give an envelope at the visitation tonight or service on Thursday. The church will then take the gifts and combine them to give to Baptist Mid Missions. Thank you. | | | Webmaster_LPM | With regret, LPM State Chair Emily Salvette today called a special meeting of West Michigan LP's executive officers to nominate another candidate for the 2nd US Congressional race. The current LP candidate, Rich Hemstreet, suffered a debilitating stroke in late July that has left him incapacitated. See an account here: http://www.hollandsentinel.com/newsnow/x272790368/2nd-District-candidate-Rich-Hemstreet-suffers-stroke This week, in consultation with Rich's wife, Debbie, it was decided that the best course of action would be to replace him with another Libertarian for the office. An announcement of the replacement candidate will appear soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rich and his family. Rich was a highly motivated candidate who earned endorsements and sought a larger arena for the Libertarian message in which he believed so strongly. He will be truly missed as our candidate and we hope for a positive outcome to the challenge he and his family face. | | | Webmaster_LPM | Bill Hall, Political Director for the Libertarian Party of Michigan, will be a Primary Election day guest on a web cast for Channel 4 in Detroit (NBC affiliate). The web cast at www.clickondetroit.com will air from approximately 11-11:30 am. Hall, a Grand Rapids attorney, has been a Libertarian Party member for over 30 years. He has served as an LP national committeeman and General Counsel to the Libertarian National Committee. He will be discussing minor party politics and Libertarian Party campaigns in Michigan with Channel 4 reporter Jamie Kaye Walters. | | | Webmaster_LPM |
Liberty-Candidates.org has endorsed Rich Hemstreet for Congress in Michigan's 2nd District. With candidates like Rich Hemstreet serving the people at the federal level there is real hope for change in America. Each Liberty-Candidates.Org endorsed candidate champions a return to Constitutional governance in the United States.
| | | Webmaster_LPM | Per the Rockford Squire:
Libertarian candidate Rogers announces election bid
Asserting an unwavering commitment to the residents of Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District, James Rogers has formally announced his bid for election to the 3rd Congressional District of Michigan for the U.S. House of Representatives....
Full Story:
| | | Scotty Boman | His new proposal would legalize marijuana in Detroit.
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| | | Bill Hall |
The Libertarian Party is fielding 83 candidates for office on Michigan's November 2, 2010 ballot. This is a 46% increase over the number of candidates it placed on the 2006 ballot.
The party nominated its candidates in caucus on Saturday, May 22 in Okemos, and the paper work was filed today with county clerks all across Michigan and the state Elections Bureau in Lansing. The Libertarians will field candidates for Governor, Secretary of State and all other statewide seats and Congressional seats, 15 state Senate seats, 29 state Representative seats, and many county and local offices.
Bill Hall of Rockford, the Party's Michigan political director, says that "Libertarian candidates this year have pledged to work to make our government fair, open and honest. Unfortunately, these are principles most Republican and Democratic politicians abandoned long ago."
The Libertarian Party ( www.lp.org), founded in 1971, is the third-largest political party in America. It is the only political party consistently calling for smaller government, lower taxes, and individual rights. ### | | | Bill Hall | The May 11 filing deadline and May 14 withdrawal deadline have come and gone for the major party primaries. And this year, four Michigan State Representative districts will only have one major party candidate on the ballot, a Republican: District 58 (Hillsdale and Branch Counties); District 90 (southern Ottawa County, west of Grand Rapids); District 98 (near Midland); and District 104 (Grand Traverse and Kalkaska Counties).
Jay Longtain is seeking the Libertarian Party nomination in District 98, so that is covered. The Libertarian Party of West Michigan has been working hard to fill the District 90 and 104 slots and is optimistic it may have those filled. Does anyone know a good libertarian in District 58 who might run? This is a golden opportunity to be THE opposition to the Republican bail out agenda. Contact LPM Political Director Bill Hall at politics@mi.lp.org or 616-460-9516.
| | | Scotty Boman | Tim Beck (2008 LPM candidate for State Rep.). Recieved exclusive coverage in the May 6th Detroit Free Press for putting Marijuana legaliztion on Detroits ballot:
Detroiters may vote on legal marijuana, proposal heads for ballot
Crusader for pot reform is no stereotypical stoner
| | | Emily Salvette | BAN THREATENS FREEDOM: Drivers will become targets for police
| | | Bill Hall | Friends: FYI, we have a serious contested race for the LP nomination in the 3rd Congressional District. It appears we may also have a contested race in the 12th CD, and possibly the 4th CD (though we are trying to shift one of those candidates to a State Senate District). I also expect at least one, and possibly two potential Governor candidates other than Ken Proctor to show up at the convention to seek our nomination.
I understand that last night the LPWM had a "candidate paperwork night" to sign up candidates and ended up with a packed house, adding several candidate prospects beyond the 21 identified at the LPWM convention last month.
The Tri-City Libertarians announced on their Facebook page that they nominated 7 candidates earlier this week (so far, compared to zero 2 years ago).
Should make for an interesting state convention on May 22.
Now is the time to push to sign up as many good libertarian candidates as possible. Don't forget to contact libertarians in your area who have run as candidates in past elections, even if you haven't seen them at a meeting recently. Don't assume (as in many past years we have assumed) that all prospective candidates will just show up at the state convention on May 22 and sign up. Be proactive, get paperwork signed now, and bring it to the state convention. Remember, next Tuesday May 11 is the major party primary filing deadline (withdrawal permitted until May 14), and you will have the opportunity to identify races lacking one or both major party candidates in the November general election.
I will be sending out reminders and links to the necessary paperwork to all prospective candidates. We have 10 volunteers who are currently following up with phone calls to about 110 people who have expressed an interest in running this year, with the hope of finishing all those phone calls by this coming Saturday, May 8.
Best regards,
| | | Webmaster_LPM | More than 40 prospective Libertarian Party candidates turned out for the Candidate Training Seminar in Brighton, Michigan on the afternoon of Saturday, April 17. Political Director Bill Hall welcomed the enthusiastic crowd and gave a presentation on Campaign Basics, including assembling the campaign team, researching the district and issues, preparing a campaign plan and campaign outreach and other activities.
Full link with pictures:
| | | Scotty Boman |
[Disclaimer: Not an LPM-sponsored event, but we expect it to be of interest to most Michigan Libertarians.]
From the desk of
Tea Party “Rally Call” video ready for your use
As April 15 approaches and thousands of tea party activists are planning events around the country, The Heartland Institute has produced a stunning and inspiriting three-minute video that I think you will find valuable to post on your Web site and send to your allies.
Produced by Heartland New Media Specialist Zack Christenson, “Rally Call” incorporates historical still images and contemporary video backed by a stirring music accompaniment. The video skillfully makes the connection between the courage and ideals of the founders of the United States with the reinvigorated determination of today’s tea party activists to take back their nation and their government.
Zack created the video to stir your patriotism, and I think he succeeds admirably.
You also will find a button to access the code to embed the video on your site.
You also may want to check out Heartland’s Tea Party Tool Box, where you can find a list of publications and other printed material suitable for distributing at tea party events. Heartland is eager to help and will make these materials available to you free of charge. Just let us know what you want and what quantity.
Thanks, and good luck in your efforts.
Dan Miller
Publisher
The Heartland Institute
19 South LaSalle Street #903
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 377-4000 | | | Scotty Boman |
[Disclaimer: Not an LPM-sponsored event, but we expect it to be of interest to most Michigan Libertarians.]
Sunday, April 11th at 10:00 am
Rally Location:
CIVIC CENTER PARK & HISTORICAL VILLAGE
40700 Romeo Plank Rd
Clinton Township, MI | | | Scotty Boman | Tonight (April 8th) 11 PM. Fox Business Network:
Re-airs Saturday at 7pm and 11pm ET,
Sunday at 10pm ET and
Tuesday at Midnight ET. | | | Scotty Boman | LPM Chair, Emily Salvette, was quoted in the Detroit News:
The article, Wary Michigan residents say census treads on privacy by Jennifer Chambers was on the front page of the March 26th issue. | | | Scotty Boman | Pat Clawson has used his investigative skills to save Michigan Taxpayers Millions of dollars.
Articles on the same story:
Clawson was a guest speaker at the 2009 LPM Convention. The topic of his speach was: "Getting Positive Press." | | | Brian Wright | Join former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson on February 25, 2010 for a discussion of the economy and freedom issues, as we continue working to reclaim our Republic and restore our Constitution. [Disclaimer: Not an LPM-sponsored event, but we expect it to be of interest to most Michigan Libertarians.]
Johnson--A passionate defender of limited government and individual liberty, Johnson was the first governor of New Mexico elected to a second term. After being term-limited from running for a third term, Johnson continued to fight for sensible drug policy as a board member of Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Johnson is also a triathelete and Mt. Everest laureate.-- will appear at the Kellogg Center at Michigan State University, from 4:30—5:30pm.
This event is sponsored by Students for a Free Economy ( http://michigansfe.org/). Directions to the Kellogg Center are as follows:
The event will take place at the Kellogg Center, located at 55 South Harrison Avenue in East Lansing.
From Dublin Square: Turn right on Abbott Road toward the MSU campus. Make a right on Grand River Ave and a quick left onto Michigan Ave. Turn left on S. Harrison Road. The Kellogg Center will be the on the left, just past the hotel.
From Detroit: Take I-96 toward Lansing to 496/127 North. Stay with 127 when it splits off with 496. Take exit 77 on route 127 to eastbound E. Kalamazoo Street, toward campus. Make a left on S. Harrison Road. The Kellogg Center will be on the right.
From Grand Rapids: Take I-96 toward Lansing, exit onto eastbound (North) I-69 at the junction. Take I-69 to 127 South. Take exit 77 on route 127 to eastbound E. Kalamazoo Street, toward campus. Make a left on S. Harrison Road. The Kellogg Center will be on the right.
From Southwest: Take I-94 if needed to I-69 North. Follow I-69 to 127 South. Take exit 77 on route 127 to eastbound E. Kalamazoo Street, toward campus. Make a left on S. Harrison Road. The Kellogg Center will be on the right.
From Northeast: Take I-69 toward Lansing. Take exit 94 to "business I-69" a.k.a. Saginaw Highway. Take Saginaw Highway into town, making a left on N. Harrison Rd. The Kellogg Center will be on the left, just past Michigan Ave. | | | Jim Fulner | Convention to be held at normal meeting place, Sila's in Berkley, at 7:30 p.m., after normal county meeting. Regular meeting in February (2/10: 6:30: Sila's), candidates please atttend.
Finally, we would like to add a note inviting Michgian Libertarian interested in re-writing a section of the Michigan Constitution contact Nathan Allen. trustynathan08@yahoo.com248-891-3003 Any questions let me know, contact info below.
"Restore the constitution, join the Libertarian Revolution"
| | | | See Event Schedule for details:
| | | Scotty Boman | Michael is doing well. Interview on YouTube:
We have been thinking of Michael and his family at this time after his recent heart attack. He is reportedly making progress towards recovery:
Michael Badnarik was the 2004 Libertarian Presidential candidate. He was hospitalized for a heart attack on December 22nd. | | | Scotty Boman | Michigan’s Senate Judiciary Committee to take testimony on bills impacting Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Act
As you no doubt are aware, 63% of Michigan voters – and at least 50% of voters in every Michigan county – approved the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) in 2008. That kind of resounding support should send a clear message to politicians in Lansing that the people of Michigan support compassionate care for those suffering from debilitating illnesses. We need to make sure Lansing got the message.
A package of bills have been introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30), Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom, (R-34), and Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32) that could render the MMMA ineffective. The bills are scheduled for a hearing this Tuesday, January 19, at 1:00 p.m. before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which Sen. Kuipers chairs.
(For members in Senate districts 30, 33, 1, 7, 36, 23, and 8: Your senator is a member of the Judiciary Committee. Please click here to contact him or her and ask them to oppose this legislation. )
If you live in the Lansing area, or are able to attend this hearing, please join fellow supporters of medical marijuana by showing up to express your support for the MMMA. Remember that committee hearings are formal proceedings, so please dress and conduct yourself accordingly.
What: Senate Judiciary Committee meeting to consider Senate bills 616-18.
When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 210, Farnum Building, 125 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933
So how does this legislation unravel the MMMA? At first glance, the idea seems innocent. The proposals, Senate Bills 616-18, would reclassify medical marijuana (not marijuana generally) as a "Schedule II" substance in Michigan and change the distribution system to require it to be dispensed through pharmacies.
The problem is that under federal law doctors cannot prescribe and pharmacists cannot dispense marijuana. However, doctors do have a First Amendment right to recommend marijuana, which is how the MMMA works. If this bill passes, no doctor or pharmacist would risk losing their license — or worse, going to prison — by violating federal law.
In other words, passage of this bill would mean patients would be denied the medicine their doctor has recommended. As if that weren’t enough, the bills would prohibit home cultivation, preventing patients and their caregivers from growing their own medicine.
Don’t let your vote be ignored. You passed this law just a little over a year ago, and we now need to defend it. Make your voice heard by showing your support for the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act you helped pass. And don’t forget to forward this on to a friend!
Thank you,
Dan Riffle signature
Dan Riffle
Legislative Analyst
Marijuana Policy Project
| | | Stephen Ross |
Note: Though not an LPM sponsored event, we expect the rally to be of general interest to Michigan Libertarians
The Southeast Michigan 9.12 Project has invited all Michigan Tea Parties and allied grassroots organizations to come to a rally starting at the southeast corner of Big Beaver and Coolidge, at the Somerset Mall in Troy, Michigan on January 16, 2010 at noon.
The Southeast Michigan 9.12 Project is a non-partisan, non-profit organization of concerned citizens. Our belief is that we must strive to put hostility aside, and address our nation’s very real challenges in an atmosphere that will truly give us hope, and that will lead to honest change. While we will be exercising our Constitutional rights by rallying, our mission is 3 fold: education, political activism, and organizing disenfranchised American citizens.
Our peaceful rally’s purpose is to express our concern and indignation with our elected representatives in Washington D.C. Congress and the President have failed to acknowledge that fellow citizens of the United States are concerned that the 2,000 pages plus bill will soon be passed into law. The result of this law will ultimately force everyone into a Federally mandated health care program. This one size fits all bill that is laden with pork, and is being forced upon the citizens of the United States does not remedy the problem. There are other alternatives. Congress and the President have refused to consider those alternatives all during the 2009, and now are recklessly deconstructing the best health care system in the world.
We are asking everyone to come as a family. We are asking everyone to ask their friends to come, and then to ask their friend’s friends to come. Come and learn more.
We will also be handing out our early releases of the State of the State and State of the Union Addresses.
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| | | Scotty Boman | If you missed the event you can see it on you tube:
or read the article:
Videos and write-up by Greg Stempfle. | | | Bill Hall | Andy LeCureaux was re-elected to the Hazel Park City Council, coming in second of six candidates for four seats.
9 of 9 Precincts Reporting Hazel Park City Council (elect 4)
Name Percent Votes
Jeffrey A. Keeton 18.65% 817
Andy LeCureaux 18.81% 824
Richard A. Matkin 10.32% 452
Jan Parisi 20.57% 901
Donna Vance 12.99% 569
Michael Webb 18.40% 806
WRITE-IN 0.25% 11
Total 4,380
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Mark Byrne was defeated in his re-election to the Port Huron City Council, coming in 10th of 14 candidates for seven seats, falling only 60 votes short.
The council winners are Pauline Repp (2411 votes), Steven Miller (2146), James Fisher (1834), Alan Lewandowski (1782), Domingo Ruiz (1738), Brian Moeller (1736) and Sherry Archibald (1575).
Edged in the race were: Marty Doorn (1563), Ken Harris (1554), Mark Byrne (1516), B. Mark Neal (1333), Chad Noetzel (822), Irene Michels (565), Edison Palmer Jr. (559), Anthony America (16).
Total voters: 3,601, or 17.3%
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CITY OF BIG RAPIDS GENERAL ELECTION
COMMISSIONER – Vote for 2
Owen Bruce Everitt - 169
Bob Hendrickson - 199
Tom Hren - 97
Lorraine James - 286
Jim Nystrom - 145
Dan A. Rothstein - 306
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State Senate -- 95 of 100 precincts reporting (95%)
19th District Partial Term
Mike Nofs 18,848 61% (X)
Martin Griffin 10,822 35%
Greg Merle 377 1%
Steven Mobley 1,085 3%
| | | | If you want Michigan to have a strong voice at the next national Libertarian Party Convention, RENEW YOUR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP NOW.
The party is shaped by the votes of the delegates. The size of the Michigan delegation is based on the number of dues ...paying sustaining members. The count will be based on the membership count at the end of October.
Give Michigan a strong voice in the 2010 platform and bylaws discussion.
| | | Scotty Boman | Michigan Senate and House concurrent resolution No. 4 passed! These resolutions were officially supported by the Libertarian Party of Michigan at its 2009 Convention.
The Michigan Affiliate of Campaign for Liberty lobbied vigorously to make this happen.
| | | Scotty Boman | Greg Merle is running for State Senate in the special election in the 19th district [November 3, 2009], in the Battle Creek – Jackson area of South Central Michigan. This is a race with no incumbent, in a district regarded as “safe” for neither the Republican nor Democrat candidate. To help Greg rock the boat, contact him at kanemaster@mac.com.
Better yet, visit him on Facebook:
He has recieved TV coverage. His interview is close to the end of this program:
| | | Webmaster_LPM | There will be a bus going from Madison Heights for the Big Washington D.C. Tea Party on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. The bus will depart from the Home Depot on 12 Mile in Madison Heights on Friday, Sept 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm. We'll drive all night and arrive in Washington on Saturday morning for the Tea Party. Please bring your signs and all who want to join us. Our bus will depart from Washington Saturday evening, about 8:00 pm, drive all night, and arrive back in Madison Heights Sunday morning Sept. 13. The bus has adjustable, reclining seats, designed for sleeping, and rest room facilities on board.
The cost is $95 per person for the round trip, and does not include food. We may stop for breakfast Saturday morning and possibly for dinner in the evening on Saturday. We are still working out the details. We are suggesting you bring lunch for Saturday & snacks. Payment for the trip must be received by Saturday, August 8, 2009.
Mail checks to Sharon Snyder, 31758 Edgeworth Drive , Madison Heights , MI 48071 . If you have questions, call me at (248) 588-8741 or e-mail me at sharonsnyder@wowway.com. The day should be great fun and very productive.
Note: this is an item of interest to Libertarians but is not officially sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Michigan
| | | Scotty Boman | Dally in the Ally is huge annual Street fair that was started by residents in an Alley Just South of Wayne State University. It features music, food, vendors, and an eclectic crowd of people who are open to new ideas.... including libertarianism.
[This is an item of interest to our members, not an event sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Michigan]
Music is from Noon to 11:00 PM, but I will need to set up by 8:30 AM, and break down by 9:45 PM.
Volunteers are needed for our "Individual Liberty" information table at this event. There is a special need for volunteers to help set up and keep watch in the morning.
Visit the Dally Web for details:
Location: The block bounded by W. Forest, W. Hancock, Second Ave., and Anthony Wayne. Detroit, MI 48201 Contact: Scotty Boman Phone: 313-247-2052 Email: scottyeducation@yahoo.com | | | | Libertarians who are interested in doing outreach at this event should contact the event organizers ASAP:
Please see attached flier:
[This is an item of interest to our members, not an event sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Michigan] | | | Scotty Boman | SCR 004 / SR 17 and HCR No. 6
were both approved by their commitees!
Way to go!
[This is an item of interest to our members, not an event sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Michigan]
The following is from an email sent by CJ Schuman Campaign for Liberty Wayne County Coordinator. [Campaign for Liberty is non-partisan and has no affiliation with the LPM or any other political party]
To Our Patriot Friends;
Campaign for Liberty has been notified by Michigan State Senator Bruce Patterson that his legislation, SCR 004 / SR 17, Michigan Sovereignty Under the 10th Amendment is scheduled
for hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, August 18, 1:00, Rm 210 Farnum Bldg.
A copy of the resolution is attached ( http://www.michiganlp.org/Shared%20Documents/2009-SICR-0004.pdf ). C4L has been diligently working with Senator Patterson, collecting petitions, making phone calls, etc. in an effort to bring this legislation out of committee, and get it to the Senate floor for debate. We have pledged to "fill the room" when the Committee meets on it.
If you are able to travel to Lansing on this date, please join us for this most important hearing.
Attendees are asked to wear appropriate business attire, remain respectful at all times, and do not disrupt or act in a fashion unbecoming a thoughtful citizen (no signs). Our group will gather at the statue in front of the Capitol Building between noon-12:30, and will proceed to the hearing at 12:45 If you have petitions that need to be turned in, please bring them with you. If you want to double-check the status of the meeting before leaving home, please call Senator Patterson's intern Scott at 517 373-1606.
Those of you who are unable to attend can also do your share. Please call one, two, or all of the Judiciary Committee members, and ask them to support this critical legislation.
With all the new Federal legislative mandates and regulations coming out of Washington, it is more important than ever that we never forget that Michigan is a sovereign state, and we are its sovereign citizens.
The Judiciary Committee members are:
(Chair) Wayne Kuipers (R-30) 517 373-6920
(V Chair) Alan Cropsy (R-33) 517 373-3760 (Co-Sponsor)
Alan Sanborn (R-11) 517 373-7670 (Co-Sponsor)
Bruce Patterson (R-7) 517 373-7350 (Sponsor)
Tony Stamas (R-36) 517 373-7946
(Min VC) Gretchen Whitmer (D-23) 517 373-1734
Hansen Clarke (D-1) 517 373-7346
Ray Basham (D-8) 517 373-7800
Thanks for all you do,
CJ Schuman
Campaign for Liberty
Wayne County Coordinator
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Since the initial post, Tony DeMott (State C4L organizer) found out HCR no. 6 (Anti Real ID) would be heard in the Senate Transportation Committee.
SCR006 (Anti Real ID)
Senators Gilbert (C) (R-25) (517) 373-7708
Kahn (VC) (R-32) (517) 373-1760 (Sponsor)
Van Woerkom (R-34) (517) 373-1635
Basham (MVC) (D-8) (517) 373-7800
Gleason (D-27) (517) 373-0142 (Sponsor)
p.s. feel free to pass this to your liberty-minded friends, family, and neighbors.
| | | | Click here for details:
or
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| | | | Today and throughout the summer months citizens will be working together to melt the Senate switchboard. These calls will likely pertain to at least one of the following issues:
- Stopping the so-called "Cap and Trade" bill.
- Asking Senators to cosponsor "S 604: Federal Reserve Board Sunshine Act of 2009."
- And Stopping the Pass Act (a new accelerated version of "Real ID")
The Senate Switchboard number is:
(202) 224-3121 or toll free at 888-355-3588 or 888-818-6641.
An email and snail mail can serve as a follow-up. Calls, letters and emails are most effective when they focus on one issue at a time.
| | | Webmaster_LPM | Libertarian leaders and Volunteers:
The Tax Day tea parties are a national phenomenon that some argue have been set up by pseudo-libertarian Republican types. Nonetheless, the libertarian reality of those who have been turning out tends to take charge.
While at your party, if you would like to pass out the Libertarian Party´s "political puzzle" brochure (from www.lpstuff.com), please contact Emily, state chair, at chair@mi.lp.org for a supply.
Thank you for your efforts on behalf of liberty.
| | | Scotty Boman | New officers were elected at this years convention. Please see the "Officers and Staff" page for results:
A resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of the delegates, and the following press release was sent out:
| | | Bill Hall | Click here for details:
The Libertarian Party of Michigan will be holding it's annual convention. The convention will be held in Jackson.
1-800-free-now
| | | Scotty Boman | After a well organized campaign (for Mount Clemens Community Schools Board of Education), Libertarian (and Campaign for Liberty activist) John Cruz placed second with 36.6% of the vote behind incumbent Steven Gravlin who won with 46.3% of the vote.
Results of the May 5th election are listed here:
| | | Scotty Boman | Libertarian Bruce S. Gosling was re-elected to Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees:
Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees
(Two elected to six-year terms)
David Allen: 2,100
Bruce S. Gosling: 1,931 (re-elected)
James D. Moshier: 1,914 | | | Scotty Boman | This list is from an email sent out by
Jason Lenz
MICHIGAN TAX DAY TEA PARTIES:
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City: Adrian
When: April 15, Noon
Where: in front of the old court house (corner of Main St and Maple Ave)
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City: Big Rapids
When: April 15, Noon
Where:Post Office
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City: Clair Shores
When: April 15th, 4pm-7pm
Where: North west corner of 11 mile road and Harper
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City: Coldwater
When: April 15, 5:30 p.m. until…
Where: Four Corners Park
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City: Farmington Hills
When: April 15, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
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City: Grand Haven
When: April 15, Noon
Where: City Hall, 519 Washington
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City: Grand Rapids
When: April 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Where:Ah-nab-awen Park, located in front of the Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum
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City: Grayling
When: April 15, 5:00pm
Where:Grayrock Cafe
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City: Grosse Point
When: April 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms
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City: Holland
When: April 15, Noon
Where: Centennial Park (corner of 10th and River)
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City: Houghton County
When: April 15, Noon
Where: Houghton County Courthouse
Contact: :906-483-3840
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City: Hudsonville
When: April 15, Noon - 1:00
Where: Gemmen’s parking lot
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City: Jackson
When: April 15, 6:00 pm
Where: Under the Oaks Park (Corner of Second & Franklin Sts.)
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City: L’anse
When: April 15, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Waterfront Park on Lake Superior
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City: Lapeer
When: April 15, 12:00 Noon
Where: Lawn of the Historic Courthouse
Other Info: Danette Starr Lowery 810-614-8878
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City: Lansing
When: April 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Where: Michigan State Capitol, 100 N Capitol Ave
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City: Livonia When: April 15th, 2009 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Where: Stand on sidewalks on Haggerty Road between 7 & 8 Mile Road Other Info: Bring signs, cell phones to call politicians Contact: patriots04freedom@yahoo.com————-
City: Midland
When: April 15, 6:30pm
Where: Main Street in front of Court House
Other Info:Enough is Enough! Let’s protest the war on Prosperity!
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City: Monroe
When: April 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: St. Marys Park, corner of Elm and Monroe Streets
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City: Muskegon
When: April 15, 12:00 noon - 2:00pm
Where: Heritage Landing Park, 7th St and Western at the Pavillion
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City: Plymouth Where: April 15th, 2009, 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Where: Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth, Michigan Event info: Guest speakers, live music, drama Other info: Signs, cell phones to call politicians Contact: patriots04freedom@yahoo.com————-
City: Port Huron
When: April 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: In front of Grove Mall at the end of I-94, Pine Grove between Garfield & Sanborn
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City: Rives Junction
When: April 15, 12:00 noon
Where: 11625 Clinton Rd., Tompkins Center (12 mi. West of Jackson on M-50 (Clinton Rd.)
Contact: EMAIL
Other Info: Bring: American Flag(s), Poster(s), Friends
Phone: 517-569-3820
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City: St Paul
When: Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Capitol
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City: Troy
When: April 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Where: Sidewalk along Big Beaver Rd in front of the Troy City Hall (500 W. Big Beaver)
-------------------- | | | Scotty Boman | In a recent email update, Campaign for Liberty activist, and LP member John Cruz told supporters "I'm pleased to report that things are going great!" In reference to his run for Mt. Clemens School Board.
His first mailing went out this morning to the absentee voters to deliver his message of common sense education. A general mailing to the general election voters will go out soon, depending on how much money he can still raise. He also completed his lit drop today.
Cruz announced that his campaign is the only campaign committee for Mt. Clemens School Board to no longer have a waiver: meaning They are the only campaign out of all the board members to raise and spend over $1,000!
He is still accepting donations at:
Cruz also has signs available for Mt. Clemens voters. In his update he reported,
"I'm ecstatic with the way they look. Thanks to the people @ www.signs365.com in Macomb Township for doing such an awesome job, we're going to really PAINT THE TOWN RED with these."
Those interested in a sign, can let John know either by email ( john@electjohncruz.com) with your address or call him at 586 354 8735 so he can make a drop. He had 50 at last count, but he can always order more if he (hopefully) runs out.
Cruz concluded his recent update saying,
"Thanks to everyone for your dedicated support. It means more than you will ever know.
In Liberty,
John Cruz"
| | | Scotty Boman | Dear Friend of Liberty:
I am sending this email to urge you to support my friend John Cruz. I first met Mr. Cruz while working with him on the Ron Paul for president campaign. Since that time I have found him to be a steadfast advocate of individual liberty and Constitutional government.
Now he is a candidate for the Mount Clemens Schools Board of Education. I urge you to visit his website at:
Please consider supporting him in any way you can.
He will have a fundraiser this Sunday:
What: Bowling Fundraiser for John Cruz
When: 03/22/09, 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Where: Where: Rec Bowl in Mount Clemens, 40 Crocker Blvd, Mt Clemens, MI - (586) 468-7746
In Liberty,
Scotty Boman | | | Bill Hall | Dear Friends of Liberty,
Students for a Free Economy and the Michigan State University's Young Americans for Liberty are proud to bring Susette Kelo to Michigan State University to tell her story of government abuse and what she's doing about it.
Susette is the owner of the now famous little pink house that the city of New London, Connecticut took from her so they could move forward on their "development plans" on the property. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that taking private property from one person and giving it to another was OK, as long as government was doing it for the "public good" - in this case to get higher tax revenues from a larger development.
The Kelo decision sparked a national outrage as groups from the Institute for Justice to the NAACP opposed it. Citizens in many states pushed efforts to limit such government abuse, but the fight continues...
Susette will be sharing her experiences and her new book will be available for sale and signing.
The event is free and open to all, so come support the most fundamental human rights - property rights.
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009, 7 p.m.
MSU Student Union Parlor C on the 2nd floor.
The MSU Student Union is located on the corner of Grand River Ave. and Abbott in East Lansing, MI.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Moore
MSU Young Americans for Liberty | | | Scotty Boman |
| | | Scotty Boman |
| | | Webmaster_LPM | This afternoon the House began debate on the Democratic-drafted $825 billion economic stimulus package (H.R. 1) with a vote expected on Wednesday, January 28.
All Americans who are concerned over the fiscal irresponsibility of Congress and the inflationary effects of its trillion dollar deficits, trillion dollar bailouts, and trillion dollar stimulus package, must contact their representative immediately in opposition to H.R. 1, the economic stimulus package.
Please go to the following page (the John Birch Society does a fine job of explaining via Ron Paul's arguments why the act is so awful) and send an email or a snail mail to your Congressperson:
| | | Scotty Boman | At this year's Liberty Fest (January 24th) attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a man who helped make legal medical marijuana a reality in Michigan. He is Charles Snyder III. Mr. Snyder has played an integral role in passing multiple local initiatives as well as Proposal 1.
He is not only an activist but also a patient: He has a bone disorder call Nail Patella Syndrome (NPS). Seven years ago he discovered that the federal government was supplying 5 remaining patients with 300 marijuana cigarettes a month, and, one of the five also had NPS. George McMahon has been receiving his marijuana for over 20 years. Immediately Mr. Snyder made up his mind to turn this seeming curse into a blessing by showing the inconsistency between how Mr. McMahon was treated compared to himself being persecuted.
Having co-founded Flint Coalition for Compassionate Care (FCCC), Mr. Snyder speaks fluently about both medical and political aspects of medical cannabis from personal experience. Mr. Snyder should be an inspiration to all who seek a more free Michigan.
Seating is limited, so register early to make sure you don't miss out on this opportunity.
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Other Liberty Fest (2008 Defender of Liberty Awards Presentation) information:
Date: 1/24/2009
Time: 5:15 PM to 8:40 PM
Description: A cash bar will be available and dinner is served family style. We will need to take advanced reservations...
Please link to
To reserve tickets. Early registration is essential since we must submit a count 2 weeks prior to the event.
Location: Dimitri's on the Avenue, 14316 Michigan Avenue. Dearborn, MI
Contact: Scotty Boman
Phone: 313-247-2052
| | | Scotty Boman | Leon Drolet is chair of the Michigan Taxpayer's Alliance as well as recently being County Commissioner for Macomb County, Michigan. He was also Treasurer of Michigan Recalls who sought the recalls of several state legislators for their vote in favor of a tax increase during Michigan's spending crisis in 2007.
In 2008 Mr. Drolet spearheaded an effort by the recall Michigan Speaker of the Michigan house Andy Dillon. While Dillon survived November's recall vote, the effort put Michigan's lawmakers on notice. They now no that any tax increase will be noticed, and there will be political consequences.
From 2000 to 2006 Drolet served in the Michigan House of Representatives. Drolet also served as a Macomb County, Michigan county commissioner from 1999-2000.
In the 2006 election he acted as state-wide Chair of the successful Michigan Civil Rights Initiative. The Libertarian Party of Michigan was the only party to endorse the initiative. The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative used the petition process to place a state constitutional amendment (Proposal 2 of November, 2006) before voters that prohibits governments in Michigan from discriminating against, or giving preferential treatment to, any citizen on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity or national origin in the operation of government hiring, contracting, or state university admissions. The amendment was approved by 58% of voters despite the fact that proponents were heavily outspent in the campaign by opponents who supported race-based government preference programs.
During his final term in the state legislature, Drolet co-authored a state constitutional amendment that prohibited governments in Michigan from using their power of eminent domain to seize citizens private property and turn it over to new owners for their private use. This proposed amendment was Proposal 4 in the November, 2006 election and was overwhelmingly adopted by voters.
But Mr. Drolet is best known among Libertarians for introducing HB5237 on October 16th, 2001. This bill made it easier for a party to remain on the ballot. Prior law required it to poll the needed number of votes for its candidate who was listed closest to the top of the ballot (president in presidential election years, and governor in mid-term years, are the offices closest to the top of the ballot). The bill now lets a party meet the vote test by the vote for any of its statewide candidates. The bill became law on May 30th 2002.
| | | Scotty Boman | There is an urgent need for attendance by citizens to ensure compliance with the voter's wishes.
Begin: 1/5/2009 9:00 AM
Description: Meetup Description: The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) will be holding a public hearing on January 5 at 9:00 a.m. in Lansing. Please let me know at Karen@mpp.org if you are interested and able to attend. It is particularly important that qualifying patients, doctors, and attorneys speak out at the hearing. If you are able to attend, please remember to be respectful and polite and to dress appropriately for a government hearing.
Thank you for supporting the Marijuana Policy Project. Please pass this message on to other supporters of Proposal 1 so we can ensure that the law is implemented faithfully.
Background: Draft medical marijuana rules need to be revised
On December 5, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) issued draft rules for Michigan's new medical marijuana law, Proposal 1. The draft rules go much further than the department's role under Proposal 1 and in several areas conflict with it. The MDCH has a comment period, and based on the comments will consider revising the rules. We need your help to make sure they do.
Please take the time to write and submit a comment urging the MDCH to bring the rules in line with the law. Be sure to be respectful and polite in your letters, which are due by 5:00 p.m. on January 9.
Proposal 1 tasked the MDCH with issuing state registry ID cards to qualifying patients, which will protect them from arrest. It gave the MDCH authority to issue rules about processing applications, adding additional qualifying conditions, and setting fees. But these draft rules go much further and seek to rewrite new and unreasonable requirements into the voter-enacted law. Here are some of the provisions of the draft rules that conflict with Proposal 1 and need to be revised:
The draft rules would require patients and caregivers to submit inventory reports on their marijuana cultivation each year. The law does not require any such records, and the department does not have the authority to require them. Inventory reports would be self-incriminating since they would document violations of federal law.
The draft rules indicate that all marijuana must be kept in an enclosed locked facility, when the law only requires that marijuana plants be stored in an enclosed, locked facility. There is no similar restriction for potentially deadly medications like prescription morphine, oxycontin, or methamphetamine.
The draft rules provide for monitoring, inspections, and reporting by the department that is not provided for in the act.
The draft rules seek to define a "public place" where marijuana cannot be used to include anywhere "visible to the public." This could include a front porch or the inside of a patient's house, if the patient is near the window.
| | | Webmaster_LPM | The Libertarian Party election results are completely detailed in this PDF file:
| | | | Two candidates (Tom Bagwell and Larry Johnson) were elected Ypsilanti Township Park Commissioners...
For the Full Story link to:
or
| | | Webmaster_LPM | 4:00 p.m.
Teleconference.
| | | Webmaster_LPM | From David Gillie:
Federal Reserve Office Building 1600 East Warren about 3 blocks east of I-75 Detroit, Michigan This Saturday November 22 (Date of JFK assassination and Jekyll Island meeting) Activities begin at 2 PM, but come a little early. Make your own signs or just join us. There will be plenty of extra signs. If you live in another State, see site for a rally near you: http://www.endthefed.us/See list of who's endorsing this National Rally (panel on left)...great videos too! Disclaimer: This event sponsored by End the Fed USA http://www.endthefed.us/. The announcement of this event by the LPM does not mean the LPM endorses or sponsors the event or its organizers.
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From Greg Stempfle here is a table of past LP presidential performance:
2008 Primary Ron Paul 54,475 6.27%
(Ron Paul ran as a Republican in 2008)
2004 Michael Badnarik 10,548 0.22%
2000 Harry Browne 16,711 0.39%
1996 Harry Browne 27,980 0.70%
1992 Andre Marrou 10,121 0.24%
1988 Ron Paul 18,567 0.50%
1984 David Bergland 10,055 0.26 %
1980 Ed Clark 41,597 1.06 %
1976 Roger MacBride 5,406 0.15 %
1972 John Hospers not on ballot | | | Brian Wright | You are cordially invited to the
2008 "American Economy in Crisis" SYMPOSIUM
at the MACOMB UNIVERSITY CENTER
9 a.m. - noon, Saturday, November 1, 2008
44575 Garfield Road,UC-1
Clinton Township, Michigan
Featured speakers include:
Joseph A. Weglarz, senior lecturer at UDM on
"The Winners and the Losers"
Ryan Mackinder, financial associate at Thrivent
Financial on "Capital Based Macro-Economics"
David R. Breuhan, vice president and portfolio
manager at Gregory J. Schwartz and Company, Inc. on
"Capital Markets: An Overview"
Harry C. Veryser, senior lecturer at UDM on
"A Program for Monetary Reform"
Paul M. Veryser, vice president of PMA on
"Manufacturing: Requirements for Recovery"
*** Seating is limited!! RSVP to Maryrose Patrick at 313-993-1589.***
*** This event is sponsored by the University of Detroit Mercy, Department of Economics, Macomb University Center, Clinton Township, Michigan and the UDM Center, Michigan Council on Economic Education***
| | | | Grand Rapids broadcasters, WOOD TV 8 and WZZM TV 13 both interviewed Libertarian Candidate Scotty Boman, and broadcast the interview early in their evening newscasts.
The lead story on the WOOD web page was titled:
"Libertarian candidate protests Senate debate"
The WZZM story emphasized accuracy with the title:
The event was also mentioned on MSNBC:
| | | Brian Wright | Is it worth five minutes of your time, to get Scotty Boman in a debate with Carl Levin and Jack Hoogendyk? If so, now is the time to take action. General Manager Michael Walenta, at WGVU ( walentam@gvsu.edu), has told me I will not be included in the October 19th Senatorial "Debate" because I don´t have a visible campaign. Well let´s show him how visible we can be.
WGVU is a publicly supported TV station. Excluding any balloted candidate from the event amounts to the use of your tax dollars to promote some candidates at the expense of others.
Please Email him at walentam@gvsu.edu with the message that I have a visible campaign. Then email everyone on your list and ask them to do the same. We can make this go viral.
Finally, follow it up with a phone call at: (616) 331-6666. If he says I don´t have a visible campaign, tell him about some of the things this campaign has done:
* We posted a billboard on I-96 that will be seen by tens of thousands of commuters.
* We printed over a thousand lawn signs, most of which are posted.
* We have printed over 12,000 "slim-Jims" most of which have already been distributed, by volunteers, to their neighbors.
* We have a dominant online presence. This includes; online advertisements, a first rate web page, a meetup group, coverage in online news articles and blogs, a YouTube channel with videos about my campaign, interviews with online broadcasters, and the promotion of my campaign on social networking sites.
* I have made campaign stops throughout the state, including the Upper Peninsula, and I intend to make more. I have had literature booths at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, Hillsdale County Peace and Justice Festival, gun shows and other events. I marched in the "Shields Lions Club Parade." I have already attended several campaign forums (at which Levin and Hoogendyk were no-shows).
* We have reached thousands of liberty-minded voters with professionally produced direct mail.
* I have had interviews on radio talk shows in Traverse City, Lansing, and Kalamazoo.
If he says I haven´t done well enough in the polls, ask which statewide polls even asked about me. If there are any let me know. He couldn´t identify any when I asked him.
In liberty,
Scotty Boman
| | | | A forum in which Kenneth Proctor, MI 7th Congr. District is appearing. Linda Lumley is in charge of this event, which is sponsored by the Battle
Creek branch, American Association of University Women.
Here are the details:
Monday October 6, 7:00p.m.
A Candidates' Forum
Public Invited
Burnham Brook Community Center
200 West Michigan
Battle Creek
Candidates who have committed to appearing:
7th District, U.S. House of Representatives: Tim Walberg (R),
Kenneth Proctor (Libertarian), Sharon Renier (D, write-in)
62nd District, Michigan House: Greg Moore (R), Kate Segal (D)
63rd District, Michigan House: Jase Bolger (R), Phyllis Smith (D) | | | Scotty Boman | DON'T BAIL OUT (THE BANKERS); THROW OUT (THE INCUMBENTS)
9/26/08
CONTACT: Libertarian Party of Michigan Chair Bill Hall, 616-460-9516 or Media Coordinator Mark Norrod, 616-902-0086
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE ISSUED BY ALL 16 LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF MICHIGAN CANDIDATES FOR US CONGRESS –
Scotty Boman US Senate; Daniel W Grow, US House District 1; Dan Johnson, District 2;
Erwin J Haas, District 3; Allitta Hren, District 4; Leonard Schwartz, District 5; Greg Merle, District 6; Kenneth Proctor, District 7; Will Tyler White, District 8; Adam Goodman, District 9; Neil Kiernan Stephenson, District 10; John J Tatar, District 11; John Vico, District 12; Greg Creswell, District 13; Rick Secula, District 14; Gregory Scott Stempfle, District 15
Libertarian Scotty Boman, candidate for U.S. Senate, joined Michigan’s candidates for all 15 U.S. House of Representative seats to renounce the proposed financial bail out of the mortgage banking system. "These problems were caused by the Republican and Democratic politicians in DC and the Federal Reserve!" Boman continued, "They created the government monopolies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They required them to insure no-money-down loans at artificially low rates to people without the ability to pay them back. They inflated the money supply, driving down interest rates, and artificially inflating home and asset values. Giving the same incompetent government regulators even more control over the market would be insane."
Leonard Schwartz, US House candidate for Michigan’s 5th District expressed similar outrage. He summarized the situation, "These firms made loans, which is naturally a risky business. They made a lot of money on most of those loans. Now they want us to pay for the ones that went bad. This situation is the same as if a casino wanted to keep all the wagers they won, but wanted taxpayers to cover all their payouts."
"Their proposals are simply wrong," stated Daniel Grow, 1st District candidate for U.S. Congress. "Banking is already highly regulated." Mentioning the Securities and Exchange Commission, the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and prosecutions by the US Department of Justice, Grow added, "Loose monetary policy and efforts to expand home ownership caused this crisis, and further regulation will not fix anything." Attacking the bail-out proposals, Grow said, "Pumping in more money will at best only temporarily delay necessary adjustments, ultimately bringing a worse crisis, and is a thinly veiled effort to seek short-term political gain."
Dan Johnson, candidate for the 2nd District, declared, "It is us hard-working Americans who work, save to buy a home, and pay our bills who are being asked to mortgage not only our future, but our children's and grandchildren's future to pay for this. We need to stop this now, and we need to elect a Libertarian Congress in November. Otherwise, we risk further federal manipulation of our economy, which will ultimately fail and drive us into a deeper and longer depression than will occur naturally without further manipulation. Should this bailout go through, we will have handed the inmates the keys to the asylum."
Scotty Boman offered this proposal: "The fastest way out of this mess is to free those hard-working Americans who have demonstrated they are responsible with their finances to continue to work hard, invest in our economy, and create jobs. We must not tax, regulate and penalize them to bail out those on Wall Street and Main Street who have demonstrated they are not responsible, and will likely do the same thing again, and expect yet another bail out."
| | | Scotty Boman | On Wednesday, Ron Paul held a televised press conference, in which he said,
"The strongest message can be sent by rejecting the two-party system, which in reality is a one-party system with no possible chance for the changes to occur which are necessary to solve our economic and foreign policy problems. This can be accomplished by voting for one of the non-establishment principled candidates—Baldwin, Barr, McKinney, Nader, and possibly others."
All four of these candidates were invited and given an opportunity to represent their party.
For Paul's full statement, visit:
Items of agreement:
The video of the complete conference can be viewed at:
or
| | | | Zogby Poll: Majority Want Libertarian Bob Barr Included in Presidential Debates.
Majority of Independents - 59% - also favor inclusion of Ralph Nader in debates this fall.
UTICA, New York - More than half of likely voters nationwide - 55% - want Republican-turned-Libertarian Bob Barr to participate in presidential debates this fall, while nearly half - 46% - said they think Ralph Nader should be allowed into the on-stage fray, the latest Zogby Interactive polling shows...
For the full story, link here:
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Libertarian Presidential candidate Bob Barr will be appearing at the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus this Friday, August 8th at noon.
Barr will be speaking in the Kochoff C Room in the University Center on campus.
This is the only appearance Mr. Barr is currently scheduled for during his two day visit to Michigan that is open to the general public.
I encourage anyone who is free on Friday afternoon to bring a friend, family member, or co-worker to hear our Presidential candidate. This will be a unique outreach opportunity for college students as well. Presidential candidates attract a lot more attention and are often the first Libertarian many people are exposed to.
This event is sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Wayne County. Campaign materials will be available (bumper stickers, yard signs, tri-folds).
Directions to the University of Michigan (Dearborn)
Campus Map
Bob Barr
Libertarian Party candidate for President
Kochoff C Room
University Center
University of Michigan-Dearborn campus
4901 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
Friday, August 8, 2008
12:00 pm
| | | | Boman endorsed by Ruwart:
Times Herald Op-Ed (By Councilman Byrne) on FISA, Obama, and McCain supports Boman and Barr as alternatives.
| | | Scotty Boman | Detroit News: "The Democrats have a strong group of candidates: Charles Findlay, an Oak Park commercial loan company owner; Andy LeCureaux, a business owner and city council member from Hazel Park; Ellen Cogen Lipton, an intellectual property attorney from Huntington Woods; Mark Richardson, a Macomb County assistant prosecutor from Berkley; and Kevin Weeden from Hazel Park. Our nod goes to Andy LeCureaux , who has fly-specked local government operations to help save money, including as a former chairman of the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority. LeCureaux says he would work with Republicans on money-saving measures, such as contracting out food services for the state prisons. "
Mirror Hometown: "Five Democrats and two Republicans are hoping to succeed term-limited Andy Meisner as state representative for District 27, which includes Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge and Hazel Park. They're on the Aug. 5 primary ballot.
Andy LeCureaux, 46, of Hazel Park is our top choice for the Democratic nomination."
Link to the article at:
| | | Scotty Boman | | | | Scotty Boman | Videos of the 2008 LP National Convention are posted on the current newsletter page.
| | | Scotty Boman | | | | Bill Hall | So far, the Convention appears to be very-well attended. The 14-way race for the Presidential nomination and controversies over the Platform apparently have piqued the interest of Libertarians all across the nation. As of last night, 552 delegates and 10 alternates had arrived and obtained credentials, and a lot more are expected to arrive today.
Platform debate continues today (Saturday). Tomorrow (Sunday) are the Presidential and Vice Presidential nominations, which may be covered by C-Span. The convention is crawling with Press. As of late Thursday, more than 40 news organizations and 70 individuals from those organizations had requested and received credentials, ranging from CBS to NPR to Fox News and CNN.
Tonight is the debate among the leading candidates for the LP Presidential nomination, on C-SPAN from 7 to 9 pm MDT (9 to 11 pm Eastern). As the candidates must collect endorsements from at least 10% of the delegates by 1 pm MDT today to participate in the C-SPAN debate, it's crunch time for the candidates to do so. Rumor has it that so far only Mary Ruwart, Wayne Root and Bob Barr have collected sufficient of these endorsement "tokens" to assure inclusion in the debate.
Bob Barr appears to be adopting a "Rose Garden" strategy in his campaign, refusing to debate other candidates. He never officially announced his candidacy until all the state conventions (and pre-Convention debate opportunities) had concluded. He was the only Presidential candidate who avoided the "All-Inclusive" Presidential candidate debate yesterday evening. Hence, tonight will be the first time of which I am aware when he has debated his opponents. It should be very interesting!
I have been very impressed with the quality of the leading candidates for our Presidential nomination and will enthusiastically support our nominee, whoever it may be. Please join me in doing the same.
Bill Hall
Chair, LP of Michigan
Denver, CO
May 24, 2008 at 940 am MDT | | | Scotty Boman | If you are already a dues paying member of the Libertarian Party, you can update your membership any time before the Convention and still vote.
New members: In order to be a voting delegate at the Libertarian Party of Michigan 2008 Convention, you must join the LPM today.
One may use this link to access the membership form:
| | | Scotty Boman | | | | Scotty Boman | Libertarians should show up with lots of literature for one simple reason: There will be thousands of people who agree with us on one of our more controversial issues, and we are the only party that recognizes their right to be left alone. It’s an election year so let’s get busy!
More information posted here:
| | | Scotty Boman | "former Alaska Senator Mike Gravel, appears to have found a new party – and perhaps a route onto the ballots of November voters. " Read the full article at:
| | | Bill Gelineau | | | | Scotty Boman | The Libertarian Party of Michigan, represented by the ACLU, today (March 26) won its federal lawsuit to overturn the portion of the Michigan Presidential Primary law that required the State of Michigan, at taxpayer expense, to compile presidential primary voter lists recording whether voters voted Democrat or Republican, and provide them exclusively to the Democratic and Republican Parties. The effect of the ruling is that voter privacy will be preserved, as the lists may not be distributed to anyone.
See
For the Full article. | | | Brian Wright | An article in Wednesday's Detroit Free Press reports that, "A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Proposal 2, the statewide referendum that banned race and gender affirmative action in public university admissions and government and public school hiring and contracting." (Detroit Free Press)
| | | James Allison | Local newspaper speaks highly of our newly elected Port Huron Councilman Mark Byrne.
| | | James Allison | Our candidate training seminar is just around the corner!
| | | Ed. |
Ken Howe has moved away.
The Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of West Michigan, Steve Nickelson, has succeeded to Chair. For the website, affiliate manual and newsletter affiliate contacts, his email address is sknickelson@gmail.com and his phone number is 616-364-5450. | | | Scotty Boman |
- Former Mayor Pro-Tem Mark D. Owen retains a seat on the Owosso City Council.
- Former Mayor Pro-Tem Andy LeCureaux retains a seat on the Hazel Park City Council.
- Mark Anthony Byrne was elected to the Port Huron City Council.
- David Eisenbacher was elected to the Troy City Council (with the highest vote total for that position).
| | | Bill Hall | At its October 7 meeting, the Libertarian Party of Michigan Executive Committee will select the LPM's representative to the 2008 Libertarian Party National Convention Platform Committee. Any LPM member interested in the appointment should submit their request for appointment and a resume setting forth their qualifications to LPM Secretary Emily Salvette at salvette@umich.edu no later than Wednesday, October 3. The Platform Committee will meet in Las Vegas February 15-17 at the annual Libertarian State Leadership Alliance Conference, to prepare its preliminary report to delegates, and then again in Denver prior to the National Convention, which will be held May 21-25, 2008. | | | Scotty Boman | St. Patrick's day festivities were over-shadowed by gatherings around the country commemorating the fourth anniversary of the Iraq occupation.
This is a time to reflect on the price we pay for our freedom, it is modest when compared to the much greater price (measured in body counts) that we (Americans and Iraqis) pay for unrestricted government. | | | Scotty Boman | Registration forms and information pertaining to the 2007 Libertarian Party of Michigan Convention are available at:
http://lpwm.org/stateconvention
This is on the Libertarian Party of West Michigan's Web page. The LPWM has been gracious enough to host this important annual gathering.
Registration (and other payments) will be possible online in within a couple of days. Please check in on
http://lp.mi.org
to see if a link to our online form is yet posted.
Important information for would-be delegates: "A person who has never been a member of the Libertarian Party of Michigan must become a member at least 30 days prior to a State convention before being allowed to vote at that convention."
-LPM Bylaws-
If you recently joined the national organization, you may not yet be an LPM member. So make sure to join the Michigan Party too. Dues must be current at the time of the convention to vote there.
| | | Christine Smith | [Note from the Chair: All Libertarian Presidential Candidates are welcome to submit articles.]
GET TO KNOW LP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE CHRISTINE SMITH
I invite Michigan Libertarians to listen to the recent 30-minute interview with me on Angela Keaton's Liberated Space Radio Show. The March 1, 2007 interview is archived at
http://blogtalkradio.com/hostpage.aspx?show_id=12084
I also invite you to listen to the WNYU-New York interview (approx. 5-10 minutes) archived at http://www.wnyu.org/archives Click the Thursday, Feb. 22 "Feature" archive.
Michigan Libertarians may read about me at my campaign website: http://www.LibertarianForPresident.com
I have received numerous invitations to Libertarian state conventions and other events nationwide. I have already attended or will be attending the San Diego LP Convention, the Oregon LP Convention, the New Mexico LP Convention, the California (in San Ramon) LP Convention, and others across the country are now being planned.
MICHIGAN LP TRIP FUNDRAISER: The Michigan LP Convention sounds very interesting as I would welcome having the opportunity to meet all of you. However, due to our limited campaign budget, the expense of trips we've already planned, and recent campaign advertising costs, I need to raise a nominal $600 in order for me to commit to attending the Michigan LP Convention. ($600 is just a nominal amount, but it will help defray the travel expense for myself and a campaign assistant.)
Those wishing to help make my campaign trip to Michigan possible should designate their contribution for the Michigan trip.
If for any reason I am unable to attend (or if the $600 isn't raised), all contributions which were made for the Michigan trip will be promptly refunded. Again, contributors should clearly state that their contribution is for the Michigan trip.
Want to help? Visit http://www.libertarianforpresident.com/id7.html for complete details on how to contribute. With just a little help from you, I'll be able to accept the invitation to participate in your state convention in May.
Thank you,
Christine Smith
Paid for by Christine Smith for President
| | | Scotty Boman | I received this information in an email from Rose Bogaert of the Wayne County Taxpayers.
Send a virtual teabag to your State Legislators to remind them of the Boston Tea Party and ask them not to raise your taxes. Pass this on to others in your address book. www.wctaxpayers.org | | | Scotty Boman | To assure a smooth running business meeting at the convention, please submit bylaw proposals by email, in advance, to the committee.
Time is limited, and priority will be given to proposals submitted in advance.
The 2007 Bylaws Committee is as follows:
Will White, whitewi5@msu.edu
Macomb: Jim Allison, marthos1776@comcast.net
Leonard Schwartz, Leonard@LeonardSchwartz.us
Larry Johnson, MichLibertarian@comcast.net
Greg Stempfle, stempfle@hotmail.com
Ken Howe, kenneth.howe@comcast.net
| | | Scotty Boman | If this looks familiar, it is because I am resubmitting it in case interested activists missed it the first time:
For the convenience of all concerned, the 2007 leadership conference will be held on Sunday April first at the headquarters in Lansing. It will be held in conjunction with the regular LEC meeting which is commonly held on the first Sunday of every other month.
This year we are asking affiliate leaders and other party activists to arrive with specific concerns and ideas. This is an excellent time for the membership of this party to develop ways for us to work smarter, not harder.
To last and grow, an organization must have a structure that can survive significant changes in membership and leadership. We are individualists, but the needs of the members should not be loaded on to the shoulders of any one individual.
April 1st isn't just for fools anymore! | | | Scotty Boman | Last weeks version of this article contained an error. The correction is...
People should call 407-859-2711 to make reservations for the conference.
Though I am state chair, I will not be able to attend this conference, but for anyone interested in combining a vacation in Orlando, with some excellent Libertarian training, it's a great opportunity...
2007 LSLA (Libertarian State Leadership Alliance) Conference
Open to all Libertarian Party supporters, activists, and state leaders.
For additional details contact Florida state chair Doug Klippel ( dougklippel@aol.com , 904-363-9698) Friday March 16 – Libertarian National Committee (LNC) meeting (first meeting with former US Congressman Bob Barr)
Saturday March 17 – LSLA Conference, Banquet
Sunday March 18 – LSLA Conference concludes at 12:00 noon
Registration:
$99 until March 1
$115 until March 15
$130 at the conference
$40 for lunch or dinner banquet alone
Send payment to LSLA treasurer:
LSLA and LNC HOTEL INFORMATION:
Orlando International Airport Hotel and Conference Center
3835 McCoy Road
Orlando FL 32812
407-859-2711
HOTEL FEATURES: 2 miles from the Orlando International Airport (airport code MCO), complimentary airport shuttle, free parking, pool/spa/fitness center, business center, on site-restaurant, close to other restaurants and shopping, complimentary continental breakfast
ROOM RATES: Standard Double Bed Room = $72 per night; Executive Room with King Bed = $89 per night -- room rates will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after our event (so, from 3/13 to 3/21)
TO REGISTER: CALL THE HOTEL AT 407-859-0380, AND BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE "LP GROUP RATE"
LSLA 2007 Conference Agenda
Friday March 16
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM: LNC Meeting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Socializing in hotel lounge
Saturday March 17
8:30 AM: Introduction
Time Room 1 Room 2
9:00 Ballot Base FEC Compliance/Avoidance
10:00 Candidate Tracker Executive Director's Panel
11:00 Marketing Conflict Management
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Break
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Lunch presentation “The Future of the Libertarian Party”
Time Room 1 Room 2
2:00 Issue Coalition Building Candidate Recruiting
3:00 Managing Legislative Campaigns Fundraising 1
4:00 Campus Organizing Fundraising 2
5:00 Local Office panel Conventioneering
7:30 PM: Banquet with Presidential candidates
Sunday March 18
Time Room 1 Room 2
9:00 Ballot Access Planning Database management
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM: State Chair’s business meeting
12:00 AM: Adjourn
LSLA 2007 Conference
Detailed Agenda
All registrants may attend any of the sessions for the conference. Registration is open and not restricted to state leaders. The Sunday business session will only restrict speaking and voting to state leaders.
Friday March 16
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Libertarian Party National Committee (LNC). This will be the first LNC meeting with its newest member, former US Congressman Bob Barr from Georgia. The meeting is open to visitors to attend and witness.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: LNC members, state leaders, and attendees can gather in the hotel lounge for informal socializing.
Saturday March 17
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Introduction and instructions for the weekend from LSLA Chair Pat Dixon. Update from the LP National Chairman Bill Redpath and Political Director Stephen Gordon.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, ROOM 1: Ballot Base is an application for helping volunteers contact voters. Stewart Flood, developer of the Ballot Base application, will present the features and capabilities of this popular tool and answer questions.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, ROOM 2: Questions about the McCain-Feingold restrictions and FEC compliance have raised concerns among many state affiliates. This panel discussion will help state leaders understand how to avoid or comply with these restrictions. Panelists include:
M Carling: M is a member of the LNC and has researched ways of avoiding the FEC filing efforts
Bill Hall: Bill has serves as legal counsel to the LNC and has advised the committee and affiliates on FEC compliance.
Jeff Dimit: Jeff is the treasurer for the Libertarian Party of South Carolina and handles filing reports with the FEC
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, ROOM 1: Candidate Tracker is a means for providing LP members with information about active Libertarian candidates. LP national staff will present Candidate Tracker and answer questions.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, ROOM 2: A few state affiliates have executive directors that work full time for their state party. Two executive directors will share their experience and advice:
Richard Burke: Richard is the longest tenured executive director and serves in Oregon. Richard will share his successes and challenges.
Wes Benedict: Wes was hired by the Texas LP in 2004 and will share his methods for success.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, ROOM 1: LNC member Jeremy Keil from Wisconsin will share some of the work he has done with marketing experts to come up with a brand for the LP and to identify the best targets for outreach and growth.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, ROOM 2: Occasionally Libertarians disagree. Imagine that! Oregon LP Executive Director Richard Burke discusses some of the conflicts that have occurred in their state and how they have managed to survive.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Break
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Lunch presentation “The Future Direction of the Libertarian Party”. Where are we going? Where will we be when we get there? When will we get there? This panel will discuss the future of our party and its role in the political process. Lunch will be provided with sandwiches and other provisions.
Speakers include:
Bill Redpath: National Chair, Libertarian Party
Shane Cory: Executive Director, Libertarian Party
Congressman Bob Barr: LNC Representative Region 4
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, ROOM 1: How do you build a coalition and get people motivated to defeat big government and promote liberty? Missouri LP state chair Darla Maloney will tell you how.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, ROOM 2: How do you recruit more candidates than ever before. Texas LP executive director will explain how he placed a record number of Libertarian candidates on the ballot in 2006.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, ROOM 1: Would you like to get influence legislation in your state? The Libertarian Party of Colorado’s Legislative Director Richard Randall will tell you how they have managed campaigns to promote a libertarian agenda in their state government.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, ROOM 2: Raising funds is a core activity of any successful political organization. A presentation will be made describing the Target America database that identifies contacts that are most likely to provide your state organization with the funds you need.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, ROOM 1: Studies have proven that younger generations are the most receptive to the Libertarian message. There is no better resource for organizing student libertarian organizations than Dr Jim Lark. Dr Lark will present the latest updates and advice on promoting these student groups.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, ROOM 2: Direct mail is a fundamental means of raising funds from your supporters. This session will focus on the best methods for getting you letters to the most receptive audience and getting the best results.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, ROOM 1: Would you have the courage to stand up to intimidation, downsize government, and relieve city workers of their jobs in your community? Libertarian Jack Tanner will tell you how he stood his ground on the Lee Soil & Water Conservation District Board.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, ROOM 2: LNC Secretary Bob Sullentrup will present his popular session on Conventioneering.
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: The Libertarian Party already has a crowded field on candidates for the 2008 Presidential nomination. Take this opportunity to vet the candidates at the dinner banquet.
Sunday March 18
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Room 1: A political party needs candidates. Candidates need to be on the ballot. The Libertarian Party constantly fights to put its candidates on the ballot. One of the great leaders in gaining ballot access for Libertarian candidates is LP National Chair Bill Redpath. Bill will discuss methods for the best success in getting your candidates on the ballot.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Room 2: There has been much discussion and concern over the data sharing between the national party and state affiliates. This discussion will help address some of these issues and build consensus for future data sharing policies.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: The business meeting of state leaders will provide a follow up of issues raised during the conference and actions to be taken. All registrants may attend but participation and voting is limited to state leaders.
LSLA 2007 Conference
Speakers
Congressman Bob Barr: Former Congressman Bob Barr from Georgia is the newest member of the Libertarian Party National Committee.
Bill Redpath: Bill is a long serving supporter of the Libertarian Party. He has served as a party officer, campaigned for office, led efforts for ballot access, and supported proportional representation voting such as IRV. He is currently the national chairman.
Dr Jim Lark: Dr Lark is the primary resource for libertarian student organizations. He is a professor at the University of Virginia and former national chair of the LP. He continues to serve on the LNC.
Jack Tanner: Jack leads a Libertarian majority on the Lee Soil & Water Conservation District Board. They recently received much attention from their vote to eliminate a mobile irrigation lab and reduce their government staff.
Stephen Gordon: Stephen was campaign manager for the Aaron Russo campaign and a state LP leader in Alabama. He now serves as Political Director for the national party.
Stewart Flood: The developer of the Ballot Base application, Stewart is a representative n the LNC from South Carolina.
Bill Hall: Attorney Hall is the legal counsel to the LNC. He has a law office in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jeff Dimit: Jeff is Treasurer of the Libertarian Party of South Carolina. He files the FEC reports for the state party.
M Carling: M is a representative on the LNC and has researched ways to avoid FEC filing and reporting efforts.
Richard Burke: The longest tenured Executive Director in the Libertarian Party, Richard works for the Libertarian Party of Oregon.
Wes Benedict: Wes was hired by the Libertarian Party of Texas in 2004 as Executive Director. He is a regional representative on the LNC and county chair in Austin.
Jeremy Keil: Jeremy serves on the LNC and as Treasurer for LSLA.
Shane Cory: Shane is the Executive Director of the national Libertarian Party.
Darla Maloney: Darla is the state chair of the Missouri LP and has led efforts to build coalitions to fight government growth and promote liberty.
Richard Randall: Richard serves as the Legislative Director for the Libertarian Party of Colorado.
Bob Sullentrup: Bob serves as the LNC Secretary and is the foremost Cardinals fan on the committee.
| | | Scotty Boman | Though I am state chair, I will not be able to attend this conference, but for anyone interested in combining a vacation in Orlando, with some excellent Libertarian training, it's a great opportunity...
2007 LSLA (Libertarian State Leadership Alliance) Conference
Open to all Libertarian Party supporters, activists, and state leaders. For additional details contact Florida state chair Doug Klippel ( dougklippel@aol.com , 904-363-9698) Friday March 16 – Libertarian National Committee (LNC) meeting (first meeting with former US Congressman Bob Barr)
Saturday March 17 – LSLA Conference, Banquet
Sunday March 18 – LSLA Conference concludes at 12:00 noon
Registration:
$99 until March 1
$115 until March 15
$130 at the conference
$40 for lunch or dinner banquet alone
Send payment to LSLA treasurer:
LSLA and LNC HOTEL INFORMATION: Orlando International Airport Hotel and Conference Center 3835 McCoy Road Orlando FL 32812 407-859-0380 www.bestorlandoairporthotel.com (NO WEB REGISTRATION AVAILABLE) HOTEL FEATURES: 2 miles from the Orlando International Airport (airport code MCO), complimentary airport shuttle, free parking, pool/spa/fitness center, business center, on site-restaurant, close to other restaurants and shopping, complimentary continental breakfast.
ROOM RATES: Standard Double Bed Room = $72 per night; Executive Room with King Bed = $89 per night -- room rates will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after our event (so, from 3/13 to 3/21)
TO REGISTER: CALL THE HOTEL AT 407-859-0380, AND BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE "LP GROUP RATE"
LSLA 2007 Conference Agenda
Friday March 16
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM: LNC Meeting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Socializing in hotel lounge
Saturday March 17
8:30 AM: Introduction
Time Room 1 Room 2
9:00 Ballot Base FEC Compliance/Avoidance
10:00 Candidate Tracker Executive Director's Panel
11:00 Marketing Conflict Management
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Break
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Lunch presentation “The Future of the Libertarian Party”
Time Room 1 Room 2
2:00 Issue Coalition Building Candidate Recruiting
3:00 Managing Legislative Campaigns Fundraising 1
4:00 Campus Organizing Fundraising 2
5:00 Local Office panel Conventioneering
7:30 PM: Banquet with Presidential candidates
Sunday March 18
Time Room 1 Room 2
9:00 Ballot Access Planning Database management
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM: State Chair’s business meeting
12:00 AM: Adjourn
LSLA 2007 Conference
Detailed Agenda
All registrants may attend any of the sessions for the conference. Registration is open and not restricted to state leaders. The Sunday business session will only restrict speaking and voting to state leaders.
Friday March 16
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Libertarian Party National Committee (LNC). This will be the first LNC meeting with its newest member, former US Congressman Bob Barr from Georgia. The meeting is open to visitors to attend and witness.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: LNC members, state leaders, and attendees can gather in the hotel lounge for informal socializing.
Saturday March 17
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Introduction and instructions for the weekend from LSLA Chair Pat Dixon. Update from the LP National Chairman Bill Redpath and Political Director Stephen Gordon.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, ROOM 1: Ballot Base is an application for helping volunteers contact voters. Stewart Flood, developer of the Ballot Base application, will present the features and capabilities of this popular tool and answer questions.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, ROOM 2: Questions about the McCain-Feingold restrictions and FEC compliance have raised concerns among many state affiliates. This panel discussion will help state leaders understand how to avoid or comply with these restrictions. Panelists include:
M Carling: M is a member of the LNC and has researched ways of avoiding the FEC filing efforts
Bill Hall: Bill has serves as legal counsel to the LNC and has advised the committee and affiliates on FEC compliance.
Jeff Dimit: Jeff is the treasurer for the Libertarian Party of South Carolina and handles filing reports with the FEC
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, ROOM 1: Candidate Tracker is a means for providing LP members with information about active Libertarian candidates. LP national staff will present Candidate Tracker and answer questions.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, ROOM 2: A few state affiliates have executive directors that work full time for their state party. Two executive directors will share their experience and advice:
Richard Burke: Richard is the longest tenured executive director and serves in Oregon. Richard will share his successes and challenges.
Wes Benedict: Wes was hired by the Texas LP in 2004 and will share his methods for success.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, ROOM 1: LNC member Jeremy Keil from Wisconsin will share some of the work he has done with marketing experts to come up with a brand for the LP and to identify the best targets for outreach and growth.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, ROOM 2: Occasionally Libertarians disagree. Imagine that! Oregon LP Executive Director Richard Burke discusses some of the conflicts that have occurred in their state and how they have managed to survive.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Break
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Lunch presentation “The Future Direction of the Libertarian Party”. Where are we going? Where will we be when we get there? When will we get there? This panel will discuss the future of our party and its role in the political process. Lunch will be provided with sandwiches and other provisions.
Speakers include:
Bill Redpath: National Chair, Libertarian Party
Shane Cory: Executive Director, Libertarian Party
Congressman Bob Barr: LNC Representative Region 4
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, ROOM 1: How do you build a coalition and get people motivated to defeat big government and promote liberty? Missouri LP state chair Darla Maloney will tell you how.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, ROOM 2: How do you recruit more candidates than ever before. Texas LP executive director will explain how he placed a record number of Libertarian candidates on the ballot in 2006.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, ROOM 1: Would you like to get influence legislation in your state? The Libertarian Party of Colorado’s Legislative Director Richard Randall will tell you how they have managed campaigns to promote a libertarian agenda in their state government.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, ROOM 2: Raising funds is a core activity of any successful political organization. A presentation will be made describing the Target America database that identifies contacts that are most likely to provide your state organization with the funds you need.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, ROOM 1: Studies have proven that younger generations are the most receptive to the Libertarian message. There is no better resource for organizing student libertarian organizations than Dr Jim Lark. Dr Lark will present the latest updates and advice on promoting these student groups.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, ROOM 2: Direct mail is a fundamental means of raising funds from your supporters. This session will focus on the best methods for getting you letters to the most receptive audience and getting the best results.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, ROOM 1: Would you have the courage to stand up to intimidation, downsize government, and relieve city workers of their jobs in your community? Libertarian Jack Tanner will tell you how he stood his ground on the Lee Soil & Water Conservation District Board.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, ROOM 2: LNC Secretary Bob Sullentrup will present his popular session on Conventioneering.
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: The Libertarian Party already has a crowded field on candidates for the 2008 Presidential nomination. Take this opportunity to vet the candidates at the dinner banquet.
Sunday March 18
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Room 1: A political party needs candidates. Candidates need to be on the ballot. The Libertarian Party constantly fights to put its candidates on the ballot. One of the great leaders in gaining ballot access for Libertarian candidates is LP National Chair Bill Redpath. Bill will discuss methods for the best success in getting your candidates on the ballot.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Room 2: There has been much discussion and concern over the data sharing between the national party and state affiliates. This discussion will help address some of these issues and build consensus for future data sharing policies.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: The business meeting of state leaders will provide a follow up of issues raised during the conference and actions to be taken. All registrants may attend but participation and voting is limited to state leaders.
LSLA 2007 Conference
Speakers
Congressman Bob Barr: Former Congressman Bob Barr from Georgia is the newest member of the Libertarian Party National Committee.
Bill Redpath: Bill is a long serving supporter of the Libertarian Party. He has served as a party officer, campaigned for office, led efforts for ballot access, and supported proportional representation voting such as IRV. He is currently the national chairman.
Dr Jim Lark: Dr Lark is the primary resource for libertarian student organizations. He is a professor at the University of Virginia and former national chair of the LP. He continues to serve on the LNC.
Jack Tanner: Jack leads a Libertarian majority on the Lee Soil & Water Conservation District Board. They recently received much attention from their vote to eliminate a mobile irrigation lab and reduce their government staff.
Stephen Gordon: Stephen was campaign manager for the Aaron Russo campaign and a state LP leader in Alabama. He now serves as Political Director for the national party.
Stewart Flood: The developer of the Ballot Base application, Stewart is a representative n the LNC from South Carolina.
Bill Hall: Attorney Hall is the legal counsel to the LNC. He has a law office in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jeff Dimit: Jeff is Treasurer of the Libertarian Party of South Carolina. He files the FEC reports for the state party.
M Carling: M is a representative on the LNC and has researched ways to avoid FEC filing and reporting efforts.
Richard Burke: The longest tenured Executive Director in the Libertarian Party, Richard works for the Libertarian Party of Oregon.
Wes Benedict: Wes was hired by the Libertarian Party of Texas in 2004 as Executive Director. He is a regional representative on the LNC and county chair in Austin.
Jeremy Keil: Jeremy serves on the LNC and as Treasurer for LSLA.
Shane Cory: Shane is the Executive Director of the national Libertarian Party.
Darla Maloney: Darla is the state chair of the Missouri LP and has led efforts to build coalitions to fight government growth and promote liberty.
Richard Randall: Richard serves as the Legislative Director for the Libertarian Party of Colorado.
Bob Sullentrup: Bob serves as the LNC Secretary and is the foremost Cardinals fan on the committee.
| | | Scotty Boman | For the convenience of all concerned, the 2007 leadership conference will be held on Sunday April first at the headquarters in Lansing. It will be held in conjunction with the regular LEC meeting which is commonly held on the first Sunday of every other month.
This year we are asking affiliate leaders and other party activists to arrive with specific concerns and ideas. This is an excellent time for the membership of this party to develop ways for us to work smarter, not harder.
To last and grow, an organization must have a structure that can survive significant changes in membership and leadership. We are individualists, but the needs of the members should not be loaded on to the shoulders of any one individual.
April 1st isn't just for fools anymore! | | | Eric L Larson | This is a brief press release that I received from Christine Smith who is seeking the Libertarian nomination for president. As chair of the state convention committee, she contacted me about attending and asked that I pass along this brief message for her. The following is not an endorsement of her campaign.
PRESS RELEASE
-------------------------------------------------------
I would like to introduce myself to Michigan Libertarians.
Thus, I invite you to my campaign website:
http://www.LibertarianForPresident.com
As Libertarian candidate for president, I am interested in learning more about the history and current work and strengths of the Michigan LP as well as learning more about your individual county/regional chapters.
I want to get to know more Michigan Libertarians. So, I invite Michigan Libertarians who are willing to share about the Michigan LP, and who are interested in discussing their ideas to contact me.
I look forward to hearing from you...talking with you...and hopefully meeting many of you during my campaign travel.
Christine Smith
Paid for by Christine Smith for President
15400 W. 64th Ave., E9-105
Arvada, Colorado 80007
(303) 532-4185
campaign@christinesmithforpresident.com
| | | Leonard Schwartz | A medical marijuana proposal is on the ballot in Flint. Please ask friends who live in Flint to go to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 27, and vote yes for medical marijuana.
| | | Scotty Boman | Be sure to read all the way to the end!
Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.
Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule
Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.
Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.
Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.
Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries, then
Tax his tears.
Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass
Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.
When he screams and hollers,
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.
Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.
Put these words
upon his tomb,
"Taxes drove me
to my doom..."
When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Co rporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax,
Fuel permit tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Interest expense
Inventory tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service charge taxes
Social Security Tax
Road usage taxes
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone federal excise tax
Telephone federal universal service fee tax
Telephone federal, state and local surcharge taxes
Telephone minimum usage surcharge tax
Telephone recurring and non-recurring charges tax
Telephone state and local tax
Telephone usage charge tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
Now let's blame the donkey's or the elephants. Good idea.
COMMENTS: Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago,
and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class
in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What happened?
And I still have to "press 1" for English
I hope this goes around the country 10 times
Rene Portales
| | | Leonard Schwartz | The Libertarian Party of Oakland County, at its annual convention on January 24, selected the following officers:
Chair: Adam Goodman
Vice-chair: Jim Young
Secretary: Leonard Schwartz
Treasurer: Dianne Szabla
Communications director: Brian Kelly
Membership director: Nathan Allen
Development director: vacant
Anyone interested in becoming the development director should contact Adam Goodman, 248-765-3213, goodman582@hotmail.com. | | | Scotty Boman | The 2007 State Convention has been scheduled for the weekend of Saturday May 5th in Grand Rapids. It will be in the Hilton Hotel. Please stay posted for more details.
| | | Scotty Boman | If you missed this in Sunday's Detroit News paper, you may wish to visit this link:
Another feature appeared in the Saturday Free Press:
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