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Entries from April 2011

Libertarian Party of NY State Convention: Report and photos

April 30th, 2011 · 9 Comments

The Libertarian Party of New York State held their annual convention in Babylon, Long Island, New York today. This post includes some highlights and a link to photos. Please add your info and thoughts in the comment section.

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Talk Radio Host Jody Hice to Address Constitution Party of Georgia State Convention

April 29th, 2011 · 12 Comments

Atlanta – Radio talk show host and religious liberty activist Dr. Jody Hice stated, “The problem of lawlessness, injustice, and graft in our government is rooted in a cultural rejection of God and His moral law.  The belief in God calls each of us to a higher authority than ourselves. When our elected officials reject [...]

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Jim Burns: Democracy? (Part 2)

April 29th, 2011 · 1 Comment

From an article sent to IPR by Jim Burns: During my youth, teachers employed by the government told me that the government is us. If that were true, I lived in bad neighborhoods – run by bullies, thieves, and murderers because these are some of the actions of government. Experience has shown me that my [...]

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‘Get Serious’ About Green Tech

April 29th, 2011 · 2 Comments

GREEN PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES http://www.gp.org For Immediate Release:   Friday, April 22, 2011 Contacts: Scott McLarty, Media Coordinator, cell 202-904-7614, mclarty@greens.org Starlene Rankin, Media Coordinator, 916-995-3805, starlene@gp.org On Earth Day, the Green Party urges the US to get serious about global warming, clean energy, and transition to a carbon-free, nuclear-free economy • Green Party [...]

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RI: Moderate-RI Party to Legislature: Fix our roads – suspend Legislative Grants

April 29th, 2011 · No Comments

From Ken Block <kblock@moderate-ri.org>: Everyone is concerned about the state of Rhode Island’s finances.  Areas of concern include a large budget deficit, unfunded pension liabilities in the multiple billions of dollars, and funding for programs as diverse as our state education funding formula to fixing our disintegrating roads and bridges. I have a suggestion for [...]

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Tags: Non-left/right parties

IN: Libertarian Party of Indiana to Hold Annual Convention April 30, 2011

April 29th, 2011 · 1 Comment

LAPORTE, IN – Indiana Libertarians will gather this Saturday for their annual nominating convention in LaPorte, IN. In lieu of a taxpayer-funded primary, Indiana’s third-largest party nominates candidates conventions. On April 30th, members of the party will select candidates for local races, attend training workshops, and will elect state officers for a term of two [...]

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Alan Keyes: The Liars Lost – Who Won?

April 29th, 2011 · 16 Comments

Here is Alan Keyes’ newest World Net Daily Column: On Wednesday this week, after refusing the simple request for several years; after expending several million dollars in lawyer’s fees to battle anyone who dared pursue it; after vindictively engineering the court-martial and imprisonment of an honorable soldier who stood by his sworn oath to defend [...]

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Unnamed Presidential Candidate to Announce at CTLP Convention

April 29th, 2011 · 7 Comments

From James Mosher: A Libertarian Party of Connecticut member is expected to announce his intention to run for the U.S. presidency during the party’s convention in New London next month. A press release Wednesday didn’t identify the potential candidate. “I am pleased to announce that we have a surprise guest at our convention,” Chairman Dan [...]

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Alan Keyes Says Obama’s Long Form Birth Certificate is a Fake

April 28th, 2011 · 70 Comments

Today I received the following e-mail from one time candidate for the Constitution Party Presidential nomination Alan Keyes. Here is a taste: Alert: Proof Positive has uncovered indisputable evidence that the “long form birth certificate” produced by Barack Obama is a forgery! There is a reason forgers always get caught; paper trails are nearly impossible [...]

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KY GOP Chair Threatens Over LP Candidate

April 28th, 2011 · 7 Comments

Phil Moffett and John T. Kemper III, Republican candidates for Governor and Auditor, respectively, had signed a petition which would allow Libertarian Party candidate for State Treasurer Ken Moellman a place on the ballot

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CA: Green Party March in Los Angeles on May 1st for Worker’s Rights!

April 28th, 2011 · 16 Comments

From a notice sent to IPR by Edy Alvarez <valleycollegegreens@msn.com> All Green Party supporters are encouraged to come out and protest alongside other Green Party supporters in solidarity with Immigrants and Workers, in conjunction with the worldwide event of International Worker’s Day.The march will begin at 10am in downtown Los Angeles. Green Party members will [...]

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Free & Equal: Kentucky GOP Chair threatens Republican primary candidates

April 28th, 2011 · No Comments

From a media release by Free & Equal: CONTACT: Christina Tobin, Founder and Chair Phone: 312-320-4101 Email: christina@freeandequal.org Web: www.freeandequal.org NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kentucky GOP Chair threatens Republican primary candidates Even as Texas Governor and Republican Governors Association Chair Rick Perry encouraged Republican unity in the Kentucky gubernatorial race, saying that “there are [...]

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Wayne Root: The Marxist in the Mirror

April 28th, 2011 · 48 Comments

It’s official. President Obama has declared war on capitalism, which is funny because he never officially declared war on Libya. But our fearless Marxist-in-chief reserves a special brand of hatred for capitalism, entrepreneurship and rich people. Just days ago, Mr. Obama publicly blamed “speculators” for the rising price of gas. Mr. Obama publicly announced a [...]

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Rachel Hawkridge Replaced on LP National Committee

April 28th, 2011 · 41 Comments

By unanimous vote, Vicki Kirkland was elevated from the Alternate position to that of Region Representative.

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Ralph Nader working to have group of progressive Democrats challenge Obama in primaries

April 27th, 2011 · 13 Comments

From POLITICO: Nader told POLITICO on Wednesday that he is working on bringing together about half a dozen presidential candidates who could “dramatically expand a robust discussion within the Democratic Party and among progressive voters across the country.” Each would focus on a specific issue where the far left says Obama hasn’t done enough, including the [...]

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Tags: Green Party · Independents

A. J. Arias: Announcement – Search is on for an Independent-Internet Liberty Presidential Candidate!

April 27th, 2011 · 8 Comments

Dear Liberty Friends, America needs an Independent Liberty candidate for the office of the President. Although I support Ron Paul for the Republican Nomination, the Congressman’s decision to NOT run Independent will have serious ramifications on the future of our country and our Liberty. I believe that the Republican National Convention will once again shut [...]

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Libertarian Party:”20 issues trump birth certificate circus”

April 27th, 2011 · 17 Comments

WASHINGTON – In the wake of the much-discussed release of President Obama’s long-form birth certificate, Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle had this to say: “Instead of wasting so much ink on this birther story, the press should be giving a lot more attention to the many real disasters of the Obama administration. The Libertarian Party [...]

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N.C. GOP vice chair endorses ballot access reform bill

April 27th, 2011 · 6 Comments

CHARLOTTE (April 26) – The vice chairman of the N.C. Republican Party has endorsed passage of House Bill 32, the Electoral Freedom Act of 2011, a ballot access reform bill supported by a coalition of groups from across the political spectrum. In a statement, Tim Johnson said, “House Bill 32, The Electoral Freedom Act of [...]

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Lee Wrights: Another president blindly taking us “knee deep in the big muddy”

April 27th, 2011 · 1 Comment

by Lee Wrights And so it begins. After dropping thousand of tons of bombs and missiles on Libya in an ineffective and inefficient effort to bring about regime change, President Obama has decided to send $25 million in “non-lethal” assistance to the Libyan rebels, including vehicles, fuel trucks, protective vests and non-secure radios. On top [...]

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NPR reports: Ron Paul To Join 2012 White House Race Today

April 26th, 2011 · 72 Comments

Politico reports: “Ron Paul will move one step closer to a long-shot presidential bid Tuesday, when he announces the formation of an exploratory committee in Iowa.”

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