The hearing, November 23 at 5 PM, is open to all LP members and others. It is a Zoom event. The event is the Judicial Committee hearing on the appeal that more than 140 members and 100 National Convention delegates approved, on motions relating to Caryn Ann Harlos. While I am the appellant, we will be represented by a long…
Posts published in November 2024
Warn your Libertarian Friends. Beware hoax messaging proposing to dissolve your libertarian Facebook group. I have seen the same message allegedly from three different people in three different groups. The message reads “I’ve invested years of my time and energy building this group. The recent behavior has caused significant damage to what we’ve built together. The damage that has been…
Two LNC members were absent for the LNC vote. Mr. Redpath, we are told, had a wedding in the family, and had advised the national chair of this conflict well in advance. Mr. Darr was at a meeting of the Texas LP, and knew that his alternate, Mr. Thompson, would cover everything. We are receiving posts claiming that the meeting…
by Chris Powell <okcspowell@gmail.com> There has been a great deal of consternation regarding the LNC acting with complete disregard for any views outside of those of one faction. Leaving discussion of the motives and practices of that group aside for the moment, any Libertarian who finds themselves at odds with the LNC or their state party organization’s approach may want…
Harlos Suspended under Bylaws 6.7. I had video, but no audio. I am told that nothing of any significance beyond the voting was said. McArdle did not vote on these. Darr and Redpath were absent. Darr’s Alternate, Thompson, was present and voted. Redpath was absent without prior warning to the body. Charge 2, Specification 1 No – Rutherford, Nanna, Thompson…
Meeting called to order at 5:10. Each side has several non-LNC representatives for the trial. Absent are Nanna, Johnson, Shawhan, Bracco, Darr, Redpath. Nekhala arrived late. Harlos tries to make a point of order, and is told she is not allowed to do so. Chair recognizes McGee for an extended executive session motion. Motion says that if Harlos chooses to…
I certainly apologize if anyone reading this believes I am going to talk about football. Baseball certainly, but never football. I was raised a Philadelphia boo-bird and I am proud of it. Even Santa Claus fears real boo-birds. Before I go any farther, I need to post one small link. It has been more than a year since my last…
In direct violation of party bylaws, not to mention the recent precedent of some years ago, the entire Harlos Trial will be held in Executive Session. Also, there will be no opportunity for public comment before the trial begins. We quote from the recent message from LNC interim Secretary Malagon: “Greetings All, “This is the final time the registration link…
I will attempt to live-blog the meeting, which is on Zoom. I have not seen an agenda, but the primary topic of he meeting is expected to be the trial procedure against Caryn Ann Harlos. The LNC has elected Adrian Malagon to perform needed secretarial duties for the meeting. Malagon collected the votes on the motion, namely: Appointment of Adrian…
I have heard from the Judicial Committee. See below. Remember that there are eight appeals, [Correction: none of which are appeals of a suspension, because Harlos has not been suspended under Bylaws 6.7], so hypothetical LNC actions on a suspension are not relevant to my appeal. November 6, 2024 Notice to Prospective Respondents and Petitioner: On October 30, 2024, LP…