August 2017 - Lnc-business - Moellman Enterprises Email

first draft of 8/19/17 LNC minutes
by Alicia Mattson 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

Attached are the first draft minutes from the August 19-20, 2017 LNC meeting. Please note that comments from the LNC on the minutes are due by September 9. -Alicia

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updated Policy Manual
by Alicia Mattson 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

Attached is a new version of the Policy Manual, updated to reflect the addition of the Candidate Support Committee. Staff, please post to the website when you get a chance to do so. -Alicia

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approved 8/8/17 EC minutes
by Alicia Mattson 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

Attached are the now-approved minutes from the 08/08/17 Executive Committee meeting. Staff, please post to the website when you get a chance to do so. -Alicia

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Fwd: Proposal for Libertarian Party (from Chairman of Mississippi)
by Arvin Vohra 27 Aug '17

27 Aug '17

Hi all, please consider the following proposal from Aaron Barksdale: Mr. Vohra; Aaron Barksdale, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Mississippi, here wanting to offer a proposal that is win-win for the LP and myself. I am writing you using a personal e-mail because this is not connected to the MSLP. In case you are not aware, the Secretary of the MSLP and I wrote a book called *Libertarianism in a Nutshell*. Please review the proposal enclosed and contact me if you have any questions or counter offers or to proceed with the proposal. Thank you, Aaron Barksdale cell: (228)238-7844 -- Arvin Vohra www.VoteVohra.com VoteVohra(a)gmail.com (301) 320-3634

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Motion - seeking cosponsors
by Arvin Vohra 27 Aug '17

27 Aug '17

I would like to make the following motion: Motion: The Chair is authorized by the LNC to sign the following two petitions on behalf of the LNC https://www.counterpunch.org/2017/07/31/close-all-us-militar y-bases-on-foreign-soil/ https://foreignpolicyalliance.org/a-call-to-reform-u-s- foreign-policy/resolution/ -- Arvin Vohra www.VoteVohra.com VoteVohra(a)gmail.com (301) 320-3634

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Pledge-only members
by Caryn Ann Harlos 25 Aug '17

25 Aug '17

A member brought to my attention that it is not immediately obvious how to join at a zero-dues level. I know we have this page ( https://www.lp.org/freemembership/) but it isn't under join. Also the facebook preview for that page says "fill out my Wufoo form!" that default text needs to be changed. -- *In Liberty,* *Caryn Ann Harlos* Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado <http://www.lpcolorado.org> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: *We defend your rights* *And oppose the use of force* *Taxation is theft*

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A product for us to carry?
by Starchild 24 Aug '17

24 Aug '17

Something like this would be a cool product for us to sell on the LP Store website, either Libertarian branded or as-is: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shonin/shonin/ Notice by the way how much money the creators have already raised in their campaign to develop this. For us, carrying such a product wouldn't be just a way to raise money for the party, but providing activists with a valuable tool to help expose police abuse and other government wrongdoing. Not to mention protecting people who find themselves in threatening encounters with government agents who might be less inclined to engage in rights violations if they know footage is being live-streamed online. Love & Liberty, ((( starchild ))) At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee RealReform(a)earthlink.net (415) 625-FREE @StarchildSF

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Re: [Lnc-business] Email Ballot 2017-17: FPA Resolution
by Arvin Vohra 24 Aug '17

24 Aug '17

Yes On Aug 24, 2017 6:12 PM, "Whitney Bilyeu" <whitneycb76(a)gmail.com> wrote: Aye. Whitney Bilyeu Region 7 Representative On Aug 24, 2017 5:02 PM, "Caryn Ann Harlos" <carynannharlos(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Yes > > On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 3:54 PM, Alicia Mattson <agmattson(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> We have an electronic mail ballot. >> >> >> *Votes are due to the LNC-Business list by September 3, 2017 at >> 11:59:59pm Pacific time.* >> *Co-Sponsors:* Vohra, Bittner, Harlos, Demarest, Bilyeu >> >> *Motion:* The Chair is authorized by the LNC to sign the following >> petition on behalf of the LNC: https://foreignpolicyalliance. >> org/a-call-to-reform-u-s-foreign-policy/resolution/ >> >> --------------------Resolution Text-------------------- >> >> A Call to Reform U. S. Foreign Policy >> >> 1. Whereas, American military personnel are being killed and wounded, and >> civilian casualties inflicted, in wars fought for purposes unrelated to >> America’s vital security interests, which the U.S. Government defines too >> broadly; >> >> 2. Whereas, America’s military interventions in other countries have led >> to costly blowback and unintended consequences; >> >> 3. Whereas, outdated Cold War alliances create tripwires that could >> compel the use of U.S. military force to resolve conflicts; >> >> 4. Whereas, escalating tensions between the U.S. and other nuclear powers >> are moving our nations toward military confrontation and potential nuclear >> war; >> >> 5. Whereas, erosion of civil liberties long held dear by Americans, >> including freedom from warrantless surveillance, searches and seizures, has >> accelerated with passage of the USA Patriot Act in 2001, the National >> Defense Authorization Act of 2012, and the USA Freedom Act of 2015; >> >> 6. Whereas, in a post-Cold War era, the U.S. can safely reduce its >> security budget by developing a new and more relevant strategy for >> right-sizing the military to better deal with 21st century security needs; >> and >> >> 7. Whereas, a healthy U.S. economy is critical to an effective security >> program but is now put at risk by the trillion dollar annual national >> security budget that contributes to an $18 trillion plus national debt; >> >> THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Government of the United States >> should immediately begin a transition to a foreign policy that includes: >> >> 1. Rejecting the role of “policeman of the world,” ceasing military and >> covert intervention in the affairs of foreign countries, and using military >> force only when absolutely necessary to protect U.S. sovereignty, >> territory, and vital interests, narrowly defined; >> >> 2. Substantially reducing the more than 700 U.S. military installations >> around the world; >> >> 3. Curtailing the bloated military budget, allowing resources to be >> redirected towards cutting the deficit, cutting taxes, investing in >> America, or any other use as Americans see fit; >> >> 4. Reducing the size of the U.S. nuclear arsenal to a minimum deterrent >> level, and fully supporting the implementation of the Nuclear >> Non-Proliferation Treaty; >> >> 5. Emphasizing diplomacy, law, and cooperation in international relations >> and dispute resolution; >> >> 6. Upholding civil liberties guaranteed by the Constitution; and >> >> 7. Reining in executive military action, recognizing that war powers >> reside solely in the legislative branch. >> >> ---------------End of Resolution Text--------------- >> >> -Alicia >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Lnc-business mailing list >> Lnc-business(a)hq.lp.org >> http://hq.lp.org/mailman/listinfo/lnc-business_hq.lp.org >> >> > > > -- > *In Liberty,* > *Caryn Ann Harlos* > Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, > Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. > Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> > Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado > <http://www.lpcolorado.org> > Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee > > A haiku to the Statement of Principles: > *We defend your rights* > *And oppose the use of force* > *Taxation is theft* > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Lnc-business mailing list > Lnc-business(a)hq.lp.org > http://hq.lp.org/mailman/listinfo/lnc-business_hq.lp.org > > _______________________________________________ Lnc-business mailing list Lnc-business(a)hq.lp.org http://hq.lp.org/mailman/listinfo/lnc-business_hq.lp.org

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[Bylaws-committee] Contact Info
by David Demarest 24 Aug '17

24 Aug '17

Robert, Per discussions with Wes, Nick and Joshua, please add the following contact information to my committee membership positions, including Bylaws & Rules Committee, Affiliate Support Committee and Committee to Solicit Bids for Reviewing 2016 Campaign (AKA Empowered Future Committee). Also, please correct my name to read David Pratt Demarest on all three committee listings. Thanks Robert! ~David Pratt Demarest

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Re: [Lnc-business] Displeasure with the LP
by Sam Goldstein 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

Mr. Shearburn, The Libertarian Party did not attack Mr. Diest and Mr. Woods, Mr. Sarwark's comments were on his own time and his own nickel. The LP is not in the business of attacking anyone, our business is running candidates and building a political party to challenge the old parties who are ruining our country. By the way, how much money have you already donated to the LP over the years? Are you actually a member of the party? If you are then please attend the LP National Convention at New Orleans next July to voice your support for a Chair candidate other than Mr. Sarwark, if he chooses to run for another term. Live Free, Sam Goldstein Libertarian National Committee Member at Large On Tue, Aug 22, 2017 at 10:11 PM, Ryan Shearburn <ryan.shearburn(a)gmail.com> wrote: > To whom it may concern, > I am writing this letter to express my displeasure with the recent actions > of the Libertarian Party. I am specifically speaking about the recent > ridiculous attacks of Jeff Diest and Tom Woods. The accusations made by the > L.P. against these two would be laughable if they weren't so damaging to > the cause of liberty. I will not be donating money to the LP until Sarwark > has resigned and the above mentioned champions of liberty are apologized > to. > > Sincerely, > Ryan Shearburn >

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