As written in 2000-2002 Similar questions may also be raised about the $3333 that the LNC presented as a gift in kind to the Browne campaign. Who was at fault? Once again, blame must go in the first instance to National Committee Treasurer Butler and National Committee Chair Dasbach. Unlike the loan, the gift in kind was not disclosed on…
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Correction: The vote was actually 5-10-1, not the 4-10-1 that I thought I heard. The fifth name we listed, Nanna, was actually a yes vote, not an abstain. The Chair’s vote actually could have had an effect. The LNC is considering how to correct the matter. The LNC refused a motion to object to consideration of National Treasurer Redpath’s motions…
I was six minutes late. They are discussing Malagon motion 7: In summary: No Officer shall serve as Executive Director. The Board may appoint another LNC member as ED or staff position without pay. Motion passes 16-0-0 Motion 8: The Financial S Committee must approve in writing all expenses. Motion passes. Motion 9: The Financial Standards Committee will develop a…
As written in 2001 The terms, conditions and rates under which Browne rented the LNC membership mailing list raise very serious questions about the conduct of the National Party. I have spoken to a series of Libertarians who have rented or proposed to rent lists, including 1995 supporters of an aborted Presidential campaign, two of our other Presidential candidates, and…
LP Member Austin Martin has proposed a series of tactical steps to advance the Libertarian Party. The steps are somewhat reminiscent of those proposed by former Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean to advance his party, the details being different, namely large numbers of boots on the ground tasked with doing party-building. His full proposal appears as Resolution-in-Support-of-PDR (1). Knowledgeable readers…
A recipe for a Libertarian takeover of Congress on a platform of freedom of commerce, freedom of movement, and freedom of choice. Dear Friends, The United States is in a pretty dire state right now politically. Donald Trump’s Republicans are backing him in corruption and violations of the law. Charles Schumer’s Democrats are complaining loudly, but not taking leadership on…
The Libertarian National Committee Directly Funded Harry Browne’s 1996 Nominating Campaign Prior to the nominating convention, LNC, Inc. directly funded Browne’s nominating campaign via loans and a direct cash subsidy. The loans were for $11,185.01. The direct subsidy was for $3,333. The loans were publicly revealed, but are not remarked upon by the LNC in its published Minutes. The subsidy…
How is it that in 1996 that vendors also received large-scale payments via staffers, as Bergland claimed? Did the 1996 campaign outspend the 2000 campaign by, say, $200,000 and not $100,000? At some point it becomes difficult to explain how the smaller 1996 campaign could have outspent the 2000 campaign by so much, particularly when the 1996 spending was for…
Browne did try to work the radio-talk-show circuit. However, the demographics of radio talk shows are not optimal for a Libertarian. Talk radio listeners are often older, politically active, but already committed to another political party. Hosts may convert to the Libertarian Party. What about their listeners? Many listeners who are not committed to another party are extreme conservatives, who…
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire has issued a two-page response to recent criticism. You can read the response here and here.