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Whether they would win, I don’t know. But I expect they would press a claim.

True, but at least the name wouldn’t be misleading. Could the LP actually file suit against the theoretical LPMT/BTPMT?

Would we necessarily have to call it the Montana Boston Tea Party? If what Viverrid describes is true, then could a small number of active libertarians could simply take over the existing party, disaffiliate, and join the Boston Tea Party, all the while keeping the name “Libertarian Party of Montana”?

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I’m not really enthusiastic about sales taxes, as the “fair tax” people seem to be. I agree with getting rid of all the other taxes, though. Which ought to reduce government a bit. And then don’t impose the sales tax, and reduce gov’t even more. Yay.

Many public services in Lithuania, such as charity hospitals, used to be funded by donations. Why should we expect that all government functions have to be funded by taxes? Maybe donations would cover many of the costs. Worth a try.

I think a sales tax is very regressive. It hits people when they are buying necessities. Alaska seems to get along well with a severance tax on oil and other natural resources. Montana has a big mining industry, as does Wyoming. That approach might work well in such states.

Probably because I’m an idiot.

:-/

Thank you!

Just contact someone in the Michigan LP with your offer to help. Join – or start – a local group. Join the state party structure.

I would not count on the national party for help in local party-building, though they may be able to help you with contact information (may). They’re really not in much shape to help. Your best bet is to see who is still active there and see what they are planning. Parallel to that, I would seek out a mentor from an active state/locality for advice on party building. Feel free to email me (hogarth@gmail.com) any questions – I won’t know the answer to all of them, but I will have some idea of who might

Good luck!

Seeing as how the climate in Montana has been very favorable, especially as of late, I’m sure anything you do to capitalize on this potential will help.

Me, personally, I wouldn’t waste time on a failed brand, but then you’re in a smaller state and your actions may have more effect, so more power to you.

Jones is definitely an odd character. He does, however, manage to get coverage in the local media and appears in debates with the current Governor of Montana and his Republican opponent. He also seems less Smurf-like now as his natural skin tone seems to be coming back. I do not think his tax proposal will resonate here, though. As part of his plan, he advocates introducing a sales tax (as a Libertarian!!!) in a state that currently does not have one. I don’t know what to make of that.

Spence,

I will try to help the situation after this election cycle. I have yet to make contact with the state party and don’t know what their plans are. Hopefully it can be salvaged and I would like to be a part of that if possible. It would be great if the National LP could give some guidance on this. Do you know if they have aided efforts like this in the past?