Press Releases and Party News
Telecom immunity fails to render justice to the American people
For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Obama had chance stand for liberty, but did not The Libertarian Party says that Republicans and Democrats have failed the American people by allowing telecommunication companies complicit in the Bush administration’s illegal wiretap program to go without punishment. “Civil liberties were violated, and only 28 senators cared to […]
Mocha-flavored capitalism
When Starbucks announced that it was shutting the doors on 600 stores across the United States, American coffee-drinkers took a second while sipping on their caramel macchiatos and skinny mocha lattes to reflect upon a very real manifestation of our current economic woes. For many, a cup of coffee that now cost as much as […]
Record low in Congressional approval 'a dire prognosis for the future of the political establishment'
For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 8, 2008 Party says Republicans and Democrats are barely distinguishable “Single digit approval ratings for Congress are a dire prognosis for the future of the political establishment,” says Libertarian Party National Chairman William Redpath, referring to today’s Rasmussen poll that gives Congress the worst approval rating since Rasmussen began tracking […]
A July 4th Message
Dear Libertarian Patriot:
Libertarian Party says 'Iran should not be the new Iraq'
For Immediate Release Thursday, July 3, 2008 Says attacking Iran would be opening Pandora’s box The Libertarian Party is calling for restraint in words and actions when dealing with Iran. “The charged rhetoric from the Bush administration regarding Iran is very similar to that which was common in the lead up to the war with […]
Differences in Denver
Libertarian National Convention in Denver Democratic National Convention in Denver Purely by coincidence (as that we picked first), Denver will play host to both the Libertarian National Convention and the Democratic National Convention this year. Libertarians descended on Denver at the end of May, enjoying the relaxed and libertarian-friendly environment of Colorado’s capital city. Absent […]
Call talk radio!
From the Libertarian Party’s Volunteer Coordinator, Austin Petersen: “They said that there were only about two or three dozen spammers out there, and it looks like there’s a lot more," said Texas Congressman Ron Paul in a speech to 5,000 people in Philadelphia.
Party mourns passing of International Society for Individual Liberty President
For Immediate Release Monday, June 30, 2008 Offers gratitude for Miller’s service in his work for more liberty The Libertarian National Committee expresses our sorrow on the passing of Vince Miller, president of the International Society for Individual Liberty (ISIL). His many accomplishments include the founding in 1980 of Libertarian International, which subsequently merged with […]
'Go, Bob, go!'
For Immediate Release Friday, June 27, 2008 This is a great article on our Presidential candidate Bob Barr from Politico . Click here to read the article by Politico’s Terry Michael. “Like a number of small-government Republicans who came to Washington in the Republican Revolution of 1994, Barr’s separation from the corrupting influences of K […]
Obama, McCain don't get free passes on gun issue
For Immediate Release Friday, June 27, 2008 Both candidates share questionable past on gun rights Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain both share a spotty history on gun rights and should not be granted a free pass with their recent rhetoric, says the Libertarian Party. “McCain and Obama are no friends to the Second […]
Republican Gun-Grabbers
McCain’s tepid relationship with the NRA hasn’t always been as smooth as McCain has tried to make it seem on the 2008 campaign trail. Today’s ruling on Heller and the response from McCain almost seems laughable given the tongue-lashing McCain has received in the past from gun rights advocates.
