Yes, it probably will. Are you saying it will win the next presidential election? Even that would be more likely than Phillies being the next LNC chair. After all there’s more time left for things to change drastically between now and November 2012 than between now and this coming May.

” They’re too far off the mainstream to win. They alienate welfare recipients, social security pensioners, people on both sides of the immigration debate, both sides of the abortion issue, the 80% of Americans that can’t or won’t understand Austrian economics, the Bible Belt …the list goes on and on.”

All true.

“Interestingly, your list of offended parties consists of minority factions of negligible importanc”

In what alternative universe? Among likely LP delegates, they easily add up to a majority. This is why Phillies gets about 5% every time he runs for chair (4 times now if I am remembering it right) as well as last year for presidential nomination.

“The current party leadership, I understand, is almost universally reviled for their distance from their constituents, fiduciary incompetence, questionable morality, ineffectual policy, and cliquishness.”

Almost universally? Who did this polling? Is it available somewhere for review of results and methodology?

“Yet most have enjoyed multiple terms and it is estimated that those seeking to perpetuate their incumbency in St. Louis stand a good chance at success.”

How could that be true if they are “almost universally reviled”? Could it be that the reviling is actually, a noisy minority of the party? Or perhaps that those who seek reelection will go down in flames? It must be one or the other, I just don’t see how they would have a good chance of reelection if they are almost universally reviled.

“At least Mr. Phillies can propose a solution or an alternative.”

He can certainly propose it. My estimate is that he will not be the one to attempt implementing it, though. Do you have reason to believe otherwise?

Your argument is absurd, especially when viewed in the context of third-party politics.

“The Libertarian Party will get it’s usual >1%. They’re too far off the mainstream to win. They alienate welfare recipients, social security pensioners, people on both sides of the immigration debate, both sides of the abortion issue, the 80% of Americans that can’t or won’t understand Austrian economics, the Bible Belt …the list goes on and on.”

Interestingly, your list of offended parties consists of minority factions of negligible importance and embarassing obstreperousness.

The current party leadership, I understand, is almost universally reviled for their distance from their constituents, fiduciary incompetence, questionable morality, ineffectual policy, and cliquishness. Yet most have enjoyed multiple terms and it is estimated that those seeking to perpetuate their incumbency in St. Louis stand a good chance at success.

At least Mr. Phillies can propose a solution or an alternative.

The Massachusetts LP is not exactly the powerhouse it was 10 years ago, apparently a lot of the former leadership felt they could not work with Phillies and are off doing other things such as Center for Small Government, Campaign for Liberty, Free State Project, etc.

We can be sure that GP will NEVER take a limo on the LP’s dime

Truth on, Bro ………..

Intuiting IS guessing.

1. Eliminate the expense of the DC office. Between the staff and office a large percentage of the budget goes to this. A nimble and intelligent LNC could do without most of those expenses with little damage to the current ‘operations’.

2. Hold LNC meetings via something the equivalent of WebX. The LPNY holds monthly meetings via a free teleconference service and is able to conduct 99.9999% of its business that way. I’ve also partaken in such meetings for the LNC and everybody gets their say it seems. My biggest problem attending LNC meetings wasn’t the money, though that is a factor, it’s the time. While it is nice to meet face to face on occasion, doing so isn’t imperative.

More money to assist particularly painful ballot access affiliates would do a lot for the party. I would support George in these two regards and wish him luck with all the meaningless forays that follow.

I infer/intuit based on his words and statements.

Robert: “You are impugning the character of a fellow L “

There’s nothing magical or sacred about having an L before someone’s name. Some fine and honest L’s, D’s, R’s, G’s, C’s, and independents out there. And some dishonest folk in all categories. People are people.

It’s so childish — even cultish — to treat an L as something sacred. Yet some Libertarians (Reformers and Radicals) do this. Some are sincere, some do it to please their audience.

Well, I give no special deference to the letter L, and I expect no deference because I have an L before my name. I expect to be judged on my individual actions and words, not on the Magic L.

We Libertarians are not special. We’re not better or more honest than other Americans. The libertarian philosophy is better, but people are just people. I’ve known too many Libertarians in my life to stereotype L’s as all good or all bad.

Root impugns D’s, and many Libertarians find this pleasing. I impugn individuals from every political background. If that upsets some Libertarians, then tough.

That’s not cool, IMO. Critiquing someone’s position is fair game, attacking them personally, not.

IMO.

You make it sound as if I were seeking an argument with you.

Recall, I stated my views on Root, then you jumped in to ask about my mind reading abilities.

That’s fine, but I’m merely responding to your questions and points.

Allen Hacker already has that job.

I say this not to tear Paul down…I admire what he’s done and doing. Root ain’t “perfect,” either…he’s like everyone…doing his best.

Perhaps we should learn to agree to disagree sometimes. Or elect Sipos as Inter galactic Emperor!

We agree that Paul and Phillies are both virtuous advocates for liberty. But do you honestly intuit that Dr. Paul didn’t know who the ghostwriter of the Newslettergate material was? If so, can I interest you in some FL swampland?