Dear Friend of Liberty, The Advocates for Self-Government recently made this very generous offer: FREE OPH KITS FOR LIBERTARIAN STUDENT GROUPS: We’re giving our acclaimed OPH (Operation Politically Homeless) outreach kits to libertarian student groups FREE — if they simply promise to use them a minimum of three times a year and send us photos […]
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LP Monday Message: 193 Libertarian Candidates File in Texas; Other News
January 11, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, January 4, 2010 was the deadline to file for office for the November 2010 elections in Texas. An impressive 193 Libertarians filed. I think several others had hoped to file, but they missed the deadline. Texas has the earliest filing deadline for the November 2, 2010 elections.
Libertarian Party wants open health care negotiations
For Immediate Release Thursday, January 7, 2010 WASHINGTON – The Libertarian Party (LP) calls on President Obama to not break yet another campaign promise by directing Congress to have an open, televised format for all future negotiations on the health care overhaul bills under consideration in Congress. In 2008, then-Senator Obama promised at least eight […]
LP Monday Message: My New Year’s Resolutions
January 4, 2010 Dear Friend of Liberty, I resolve to persevere in the struggle for freedom that many Americans have undertaken tirelessly, and in some cases have given their lives for. I resolve to vote for Libertarian candidates whenever I can. I resolve to keep reminding people that every vote for a Libertarian makes a […]
Libertarians release top 10 disasters of 2009 Obama administration
For Immediate Release Thursday, December 31, 2009 Note similarities to previous administration Top 10 disasters of the 2009 Obama administration (in no particular order): 1. Cash for Clunkers 2. War escalation in Afghanistan 3. Giant government health care expansion bill 4. Post office loses money hand over fist 5. Stimulus package 6. Expansion of “state […]
LP Monday Message: Stop Subsidizing Health Care!
December 28, 2009 Dear Friend of Liberty, You have probably heard lots of politicians in recent months complaining about “the skyrocketing cost of health care.” They wring their hands about how “the United States spends more on health care…” etc. etc. Their solution? More government, of course. But why does the cost of health care […]
LP Monday Message: Happy Holidays – May You Enjoy Religious Freedom
December 21, 2009 Dear Friend of Liberty, It’s the time of year when we see "Happy Holidays!" everywhere. I know some people don’t like that phrase, but I think it indicates the variety of religious practices we have in America, which in turn shows that we enjoy significant freedom of religion.
LP Monday Message: Happy Bill of Rights Day!
December 14, 2009 Dear Friend of Liberty, Tomorrow, December 15, is Bill of Rights Day. I don’t know how much we’ll hear about it in the media, but you and I know how important the Bill of Rights is. The Founders recognized that it was important to be specific about what government must not do. […]
LP Monday Message: Global Warming LP Poll Results
December 7, 2009 Dear Friend of Liberty, Last week we sent a poll asking for your opinions on global warming. If you haven’t already taken it, you can still take the poll here. The poll has proven to be popular. Below is the poll question, responses, and results after one week. Which of the following […]
Libertarians opposed to new war plans for Afghanistan
For Immediate Release Wednesday, December 2, 2009 WASHINGTON – The Libertarian Party (LP) today expressed its opposition to the Afghanistan war plans announced by President Barack Obama last night. Wes Benedict, Executive Director of the LP, said, “Rush Limbaugh should buy Obama a nice cigar. The liberal president has done exactly what the conservative leader […]
LP Monday Message: What are your thoughts on global warming?
November 30, 2009 Dear Friend of Liberty, You may have seen recent headlines that ask whether climate scientists have been open and honest regarding global warming data. I would like to know your opinion on the global warming issue. Please take our latest poll. Even when Libertarians agree on principles, they may disagree on which […]
LP Monday Message: Republicans and Democrats are both terrible for health care
November 23, 2009 Dear Friend of Liberty, I don’t know about you, but I’m getting a little tired of hearing Republicans act self-righteous about this health care bill. Of course it’s a terrible bill that will increase government and taxes and make our health care worse — but let’s take a short trip down memory […]