While I understand the frustration and disappointment at some of the national messaging over the past year, and the changes to the language on abortion and bigotry in the Platform at the 2022 convention, I don’t think giving up on the Libertarian Party is a good idea at this time. As I see it, the current divisions in the party…
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A report from the Classical Liberal Caucus
An essay from Stewart Flood Saturday night I read a comment on Third Party Watch’s sister site that made my blood boil. Yes, my blood pressure went through the roof, but for me these days that means 114/68 and not some number others normally consider high. I thought about a quick and snappy response, but then thought better of it…
A commentary from Stewart Flood: All good advice. But I believe there is an important issue that you did not directly address. What about the old national committee that is likely to still exist — and may still have fangs and claws to attack with? A new national party has to be built correctly. You covered many of the major…
Tasks for a New National Committee I originally wrote this in 2000. I’ve edited it, because parts of it are only of historical interest. Some parts needed less editing than others, because some matters have repeated. The new national committee under consideration is the new national committee of some libertarian party, but I am not saying which libertarian party. We…
A column by Stewart Flood, posted by George Phillies: I understand that TPW is intended as more of a commentary and opinion site as IPR evolves into primarily news, so here is an opinion starting with a question: Is “retaking” the LP really the best solution? I have been thinking about this a lot over the past half year or…
Toward a Granite State Party Conversations with New Hampshire libertarians who conclude that Libertarian Party of New Hampshire’s antics have irretrievably damaged the good name of the Libertarian Party in that state have identified an alternative, namely launching a new political organization. This would not be a Libertarian Party. The proposed name is “Granite State” leading toward the “Granite State…
Opinion: Toward an Organizing Committee for a Classical Liberal Party Recent changes in the Libertarian Party have gravely damaged its image, organizational soundness, and fundamental platform. One readily finds people saying that the Republican Party could not have done a better job of wrecking the Libertarian Party than the Libertarian National Committee has done to itself. An alternative interpretation of…
“I’m active in my local party”, you ask, “why should I care about national affinity groups? For that matter, what is an affinity group?” An affinity group is a collection of people with a particular interest, like the National Rifle Association or the National Abortion Rights Action League. Affinity group members have a real interest other than politics. They also…
Local Organization Issue Outreach Local Campaigns Most members are surprised to learn how little money the national party invests on supporting local political activities, either through direct investment or by providing supporting materials and structures. Notice that I have not proposed to spend money to recruit more members for the national party. I am delighted that Americans choose to join…