In the Albany Times Union, columnist Mark Dalton argues that libertarian control of the government would result in chaos. As right-wing libertarians rolled back state regulation agencies, no one would be left to protect the consumer. Individuals’ only recourse would be to sue. Sue they would, resulting in overflowing courts. Although Dalton doesn’t mention it, […]
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If a man claims the right to dictate your life to you, and you laugh in his face, are you giving up your right to self-defense? That’s what Libertarian Party member Morey Straus claims in his essay The trouble with voluntaryists. What separates anti-political libertarians from principled partyarchs is the advocacy of a vulgar form […]
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I’ve Evolved … into an Anarchist
I never questioned the legitimacy of governments. Their history is rife with examples of some people using them to initiate violence against others, but I just thought they needed reform – and I thought “mine” was better. How misguided I was. Despite the nationalistic propaganda we’re endlessly fed in schools and the media, the US […]
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Angela Keaton to Resign from the LNC
The anti-Keaton crowd won at last weekend’s LNC meeting. No, they didn’t have the spine or the votes to formally remove Ms Keaton. Sadly, they also lacked the intestinal fortitude to declare the charges for what they are: complete and unmitigated FAIL. The LNC Abstained from Choice Instead, they removed Ms Keaton with uncertainty and […]
A few weeks ago I stated my intention to form an LP Transparency Caucus. I’d like to form a Transparency Caucus in the LP in order to identify what concrete and specific steps we can take to be more open and to restore people’s trust as well as to field a slate of candidates for […]
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Watching the San Diego LNC Meeting
Not in San Diego but want to keep up with the LNC meeting? Watch it live and chat about it at justin.tv/tannim123. Watch Mike Seebeck’s live-blog, or Angela Keaton‘s. There is also ongoing coverage at independentpoliticalreport.com. Both sides are reportedly confident that they have the votes to get their way on the Keaton brouhaha. Update: […]
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Navigating the Keaton-LNC Brouhaha
If you’re confused and feeling overwhelmed by all the bile being spilled around the issue of disciplining Libertarian National Committee At-Large Representative Angela Keaton, you’re not alone. Flood Fails to Show Harm to LP LNC Region 4 Representative Stewart Flood is accusing Ms Keaton of disloyalty to the LP, engaging in reckless behavior, violating executive […]
The minutes from the last LNC meeting were finally posted to lp.org today. This last meeting ended 81 days ago. There are only 9 days to go before the start of the next LNC meeting. The Membership Effectively Shut Out Add to this the fact that the minutes are a 64-page tome. How is anyone […]
After the September Libertarian National Committee (LNC) meeting and the resulting hubbub about executive session, I decided to approach LNC members – current and former – to see what their thoughts were on their own use of executive session. I contacted all current LNC members via email but only eight of twenty-five chose to respond. […]
Back in July when I created LibertarianPartyCandidates.us, my goal was to help LP candidates get a little more exposure. The national LP was busy with ballot access and people were upset that only a select few candidates were listed on lp.org. I was eager to be a part of the fight for liberty. I’d Call […]