Oregon Libertarian Party chair Wes Wagner has announced in IPR comments that he intends on running for chair of the Libertarian National Committee (from IPR comments): Well I finally did it. I figured it was time to pay my dues considering that I intend to go to Vegas and run against Mr. Hinkle or any [...]

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George Phillies writes at GoldUSAGroup: In 2010, Libertarians made decisions. They decided that Wayne Root was totally unacceptable as National Chair, and “Anyone But Root” was better. They decided the Aaron Starr was totally and completely unacceptable as Treasurer, and voted him out to raucous cheering from the convention floor when the vote was announced. [...]

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Sent to IPR by Dr. Tom Stevens: Although I did not attend The Future of the Libertarian Political Movement conference in Manchester, New Hampshire on June 19, 2011, I compiled a few details and have written an article about the conference, which included the first Libertarian Presidential Debate: http://drtomstevens.blogspot.com/2011/06/future-of-libertarian-political.html In Liberty, Dr. Tom Stevens A [...]

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Written by George Phillies June Liberty for America The Libertarian Future is Here and Republicans have only bad news incoming. Exciting news from the Pew Trust. They just completed their latest study of American political opinions. They do these every few years, with careful statistical analysis. You can read the whole study at people-press.org/2011/05/04/beyond-red-vs-blue-the-political-typology/ The [...]

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And here is how it is done. The Republican-appointed “Emergency Manager” of Benton Harbor, Michigan, appointed by the Republican Governor of Michigan, has just dissolved the City Government of Benton Harbor in favor of his personal rule as, oh, we need a title, “People’s Commissar”. Or, if you have an alternative opinion of Republicans “Gauleiter”. [...]

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George Phillies’ Liberty for America has come out with a February 2011 issue, which can be read in full at the second link. The headlines, some of which have been already posted as IPR stories, and others which may or may not in the coming days: LSLA Meeting Cancelled LP Oregon Sets State Convention New [...]

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This topic was previously discussed in the comments at LNC In Action, but not yet in an IPR post itself. Although this is always true, since this is a contentious topic, I would like to remind our readers that all opinions expressed are those of the author, in this case Thomas Sipos, not editorial statements [...]

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George Phillies at Gold America Group: Our usual sources provide us with information that we believe to be correct about LNC acts this past month. The LNC added LP Maryland State Chair Bob Johnston to their part-time as their Candidate and Affiliate Support Specialist. The LNC has finally noticed that it had inactive affiliates, that [...]

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by George Phillies at Liberty for All Do you truly believe a President can stop with just one? Last year the Obama Administration took a step without historical precedent. It ordered the assassination of an American citizen. The citizen is Anwar al-Awlaki, described by the New York Times as “an eloquent Muslim cleric.” Anwar al-Awlaki, [...]

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H/T George Phillies; text version is at Gold America Group. The short version is that Rachel Hawkridge says she was unjustly purged from the Libertarian National Convention Oversight Committee. The attachment details her case for anyone who wants the long version: Convention Defense. Some prior discussion of this issue already took place in the election [...]

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For more information: George Phillies 48 Hancock Hill Drive Worcester MA 01609 phillies@4liberty.net 508 754 1859 The Liberty for America Political Action Committee has launched a fund drive for support of New Hampshire Libertarian candidates. “Advertisements are already running” emphasized LfA Chair George Phillies. “If you live in New Hampshire and use Facebook, you are [...]

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On The Wilder Side: Notes from the Wilders: Correct website for Green Party of New York State is www.gpny.org Howie Hawkins tells us about the 1st amendment of the Constitution. Freedom of religion is the cornerstone to what our forefathers envisioned as a free society. With all the troubles of the working class in New [...]

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http://www.cpnys.org/: Conservatives to Con Ed: No Mosque at Ground Zero CPNYS Cordoba ConEd from Howard Lim, Jr. on Vimeo. Watch our new ad, then call Andrew Cuomo CPNYS Mosque Lazio Cuomo from Howard Lim, Jr. on Vimeo. In case you missed Chairman Long debating on the Cordba Mosque on Fox 5 NY this morning, you [...]

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By George Phillies We’re the Libertarian Party. We’re for liberty. We’re against people who believe that the state should be omnipotent, knowing no limits to its powers or deeds. Once again, Mr. Root has missed the boat on positions that a libertarian should take. And when you are on our National Committee, you have a [...]

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Posted by Thomas Sipos at Libertarian Peacenik: Wayne Allyn Root, John Hospers: The LP’s Anti-Libertarian Faces Massachusetts Libertarian Party Chair George Phillies reports on Independent Political Report (comment 148): “I am amused to report that the LNC was contacted by a reporter who wanted to do a story on possible interactions between the Libertarian Party [...]

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By Phil Maymin, 2006 Libertarian candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut’s 4th congressional district. Forwarded by Marc Montoni via email. When it comes to the mosque to be built near Ground Zero in New York City, everyone is pretending to be something they’re not. Perhaps for the first time since Grover Cleveland, a [...]

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Libertarian National Committee Chair Mark Hinkle at Libertarian Party Blog: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20014453-503544.html Libertarian Congressman Ron Paul is breaking with many of his fellow Republicans – among them his son Rand – to support the creation of the planned Islamic cultural center near the former site of the World Trade Center that has come to be known [...]

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Liberty Point: The issue of whether or not to build a mosque near the site of the World Trade Towers terrorist attack has been hijacked for political expediency, said Mike Beitler, Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in an op ed on his website. “To collectively blame every Muslim for the actions of a few is [...]

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OnTheWilderSide: The only way that the Green Party can regain ballot status in NY is to get 50,000 votes for their Governor candidate in 2010. This opportunity comes only once every four years, and it only applies to the Governor’s race. Gaining ballot status will enable the Green Party to run more peace candidates, more [...]

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Originally published August 17, 2010 at http://towneforcongress.com/individual-rights/ground-zero-mosque/ On the front page of today’s Morning Call was an article on the mosque to be located near Ground Zero in NYC. Below is a video statement and transcript of those remarks. My comments were misinterpreted slightly, and I absolutely do not speak for all Muslims – just [...]

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