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Entries from January 2009

Libertarian Party of Massachusetts Resolution on Proposition 8

January 17th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Emailed by George Phillies: As passed without opposition by our state committee: WHEREAS individuals have a natural right to associate with whomsoever they choose; WHEREAS this right is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and by the sacred institution of marriage; WHEREAS the definition of marriage continues to be made, regulated, [...]

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Missouri Constitution Party opposes appointment of Linda Martinez by Gov. Jay Nixon as director of Missouri Economic Development Department

January 16th, 2009 · 23 Comments

Jo Mannies in StLToday.com: The Missouri Constitution Party sent out a statement tonight announcing that it opposes the appointment of Linda Martinez by new Gov. Jay Nixon as director of the Missouri Economic Development Department. Why? “While working pro bono for the Bryan Cave Law Firm, Ms Martinez led the fight to repeal duly passed [...]

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Libertarian radio show host is threatened with jail for discussing a Marijuana protest on the air

January 16th, 2009 · 32 Comments

From the LP of Colorado Blog: Ian Freeman, host of the nationally syndicated libertarian/voluntaryist radio show and podcast “free talk live”, broadcast out of Keene New Hampshire where Ian has relocated to in an effort to support the Free State Project. Has been threatened with jail because he discussed and promoted a protest where a [...]

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Astrologer Molly Hall on Cynthia McKinney: ‘Aries women save the world’

January 16th, 2009 · 9 Comments

Excerpt from a column by Molly Hall at astrology.about.com: Georgian and former U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (March 15th) truly ventured into harm’s way for a cause. How many of us are heartsick over the nightmarish images coming out of Palestine? Well, here’s a woman willing to set sail, literally put her life in danger, on [...]

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Kyrgyz Green Party leaders charged with damaging President’s dignity

January 16th, 2009 · 4 Comments

From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: The leaders of Kyrgyzstan’s Green Party have been officially accused of damaging the “dignity and honor” of the country’s president. Police say they found a number of caricatures in Green Party offices of President Kurmanbek Bakiev on January 13. The Prosecutor-General found the caricatures to be damaging to the president’s [...]

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Socialist Party USA: End the massacre in Gaza

January 16th, 2009 · 4 Comments

http://socialistparty-usa.org/statements/gaza010109.html: The Socialist Party USA unequivocally condemns the ongoing Israeli military offensive against the people of Gaza. We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all sides and an immediate end to the blockade of the Gaza strip. We encourage US citizens to assist the process of peace in the region by demanding that [...]

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Tags: Socialist/left parties

Libertarian Barry Cooper to run for Attorney General of Texas

January 16th, 2009 · 12 Comments

Sent by Joey Dauben to contact.ipr@gmail.com: I am one signature away from filing the official paperwork for the candidacy of Barry Cooper (of Never Get Busted fame) for the office of Texas Attorney General. This will be a statewide race, four-year term, and will be – so far – the first announced LP candidate for [...]

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Chuck Baldwin: Praise for Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson

January 16th, 2009 · 52 Comments

By Chuck Baldwin ChuckBaldwinLive.com January is often referred to as “Generals Month” since no less than four famous Confederate Generals claimed January as their birth month: James Longstreet (Jan. 8, 1821), Robert E. Lee (Jan. 19, 1807), Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson (Jan. 21, 1824), and George Pickett (Jan. 28, 1825). Two of these men, Lee [...]

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Libertarian Party: Volunteer appreciation spotlight

January 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment

posted by Austin Petersen on Jan 16, 2009 at LP.org: The Libertarian National Committee would like to recognize Daniel Kamerling as an outstanding and exceptional volunteer. As a person who has been voting Libertarian for almost a decade, Daniel volunteers because he “thinks the Libertarian Party has a lot of good ideas to help America, [...]

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Libertarian Party: Most dangerous part of Bush legacy is what cannot be seen

January 16th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Press release from the Libertarian Party: Libertarian Party Faults Bush Administration With Pushing Idea that Government is an Agent of Good America’s largest third party says the most dangerous part of President George Bush’s legacy is that which cannot be seen. “President Bush leaves office after eight years having pushed the idea that people should [...]

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Video: Wayne Root on Fox Business

January 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Posted to IPR by Paulie

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Libertarian Party Director of Communications Andrew Davis resigns

January 16th, 2009 · 64 Comments

From Rachel Hawkridge: Last night, I was informed that Andrew Davis has resigned. Donny Ferguson has been hired to replace him. Libertarian Party chairman Bill Redpath writes, “Donny brings 15 years of experience as a field activist, campaign manager and fundraiser as well as solid political knowledge. He has volunteered at HQ in the past [...]

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Libertarian Party blog: ‘The skeptics’

January 16th, 2009 · 16 Comments

Posted at LP.org by Andrew Davis: Not everybody is pumped about Obama’s $825 billion stimulus plans, especially the part that includes billions of taxpayer dollars being spent by the government in the hopes of jump-starting the economy.  Here’s what we’ve said about it: If Obama’s Plan Doesn’t Seem to Make Sense, it’s Because it Doesn’t [...]

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Libertarian Party daily poll: Is waterboarding torture?

January 16th, 2009 · 60 Comments

Voting and results at: http://www.lp.org/poll/is-waterboarding-torture Posted to IPR by Paulie

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Ray McBerry to run for Governor of Georgia in 2010

January 16th, 2009 · 27 Comments

Ray McBerry is running in the Republican primary in 2010 for Governor of Georgia. McBerry previously ran in the 2006 Republican primary for Governor of Georgia against Sonny Perdue, who was the incumbent. In 2006, McBerry was endorsed by the Constitution Party of Georgia, the Southern Party of Georgia, and Michael Peroutka.

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Tags: Constitution Party · Right-wing minor parties

Top Independent candidates for U.S. House in 2008

January 15th, 2009 · 7 Comments

Ballot Access News: In the November 2008 election, five independent candidates for U.S. House competed against both a Democrat and a Republican, and still managed to exceed 10% of the vote. They were: 1. David Krikorian in Ohio’s 2nd district got 17.71% 2. Cindy Sheehan in California’s 8th district got 16.17% 3. Burt Saunders in [...]

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2008 Green Party VP candidate Rosa Clemente launches speaking tour

January 15th, 2009 · No Comments

On The Wilder Side: Dear Colleagues, Supporters and Media Allies: A sincere thank you for all your support during mine and Cynthia McKinney’s historic campaign this past year. I am booking now for Black History month, Women’s History month, Latino heritage month, Hip Hop Conferences, Symposiums, and Town Hall meetings. Sincerely, Rosa A. Clemente http://myspace.com/rosaclemente [...]

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Obama will end ‘don’t ask’ policy, aide says

January 15th, 2009 · 14 Comments

Reposted at http://www.constitutionparty.com/news.php?aid=834 by Matthew B. Stannard The San Francisco Chronicle President Obama will end the 15-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy that has prevented homosexual and bisexual men and women from serving openly within the U.S. military, a spokesman for the president-elect said. Obama said during the campaign that he opposed the policy, but [...]

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Obama encourages Big Labor to unite

January 15th, 2009 · 8 Comments

Reposted at http://www.constitutionparty.com/news.php?aid=833 by David Bacon TruthOut.com Unions Need Unity Oakland, California – Twelve unions met in Washington, DC, last week and announced they’re considering rejoining the two labor federations, the American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and Change to Win (CTW), which split apart five years ago. The initiative came from the [...]

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Constitution Party of Oregon calls on U.S. Congress to cease meddling in Middle Eastern affairs

January 15th, 2009 · 3 Comments

mailed to contact.ipr@gmail.com Constitution Party of Oregon The CONSTITUTION PARTY OF OREGON calls on the U.S. Congress to cease meddling in Middle Eastern affairs, and return their attention to the constitutionally authorized business of providing for the common defense of the sovereign states, while securing the blessings of liberty to us and our posterity. The [...]

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