LPIN: New Congressman breaks 4 campaign promises in first hour...http://tinyurl.com/dddnym

LPIN: Report: 237 millionaires in Congress http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29235.html

LPIN: SOMEBODY PLEASE GIVE THESE PEOPLE A COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION: http://bit.ly/3k65a3

LPIN: Bell Curve: Oh yeah, that's a lot better.... Indiana Property tax "solution" destroying Indiana small biz: http://lpin.org/node/810 #redin

LPIN: Please retweet that last post! Thanks!

LPIN: An Easy Way To Email Your Senators on Obamacare and Responsible Energy Policy http://lpin.org/node/809 #redin #tcot #tlot #lptwits #sgp

LPIN: For all you Hancock County folks:, Get Involved! www.hancockwatchdog.blogspot.com #redin

LPIN: RT @daltonsbriefs: Pete Visclosky (IN-Dem) makes "most corrupt" list http://twurl.nl/4tezwt #redin

LPIN: Press Release: Libertarian Party Reaction to Voters Defeating the RTD http://lpin.org/node/808 #redin

LPIN: If you are in Porter and St. Joseph County, don't forget to vote today: That Would be Perfect: Stop the RTA http://lpin.org/node/807 #redin

The Bell Curve: Oh yeah, that's a lot better... Property Tax "solution" Destroying Indiana Small Business

The state legislators property tax solution may be starting to take affect. You may recall the push for a Constitutional amendment to cap property taxes at 1% of the assessed value for residential properties, 2% for agricultural properties, and 3% for business properties.

A lot of Democrats worried that it would limit the government's ability to collect enough money to fund everything they wanted to fund. A lot of Republicans claimed it was the only way to protect property owners. A lot of people, (Libertarians mostly, I think) worried that if the caps took effect, and even if the sales tax was raised 16%, the assessed value could change enough to negate any savings the property owners might temporarily receive.

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An Easy Way To Email Your Senators on Obamacare and Responsible Energy Policy

Editor's Note: Former LPIN Executive Director Brad Klopfenstein is putting together a project to fight for a responsible energy policy, along with an easy way to write Evan Bayh opposing Obamacare. He can be reached via email at klop@att.net if you are interested in participating.

Hi Friends,

I'm working on a project with the Hoosier Energy Forum to compile a list of Hoosiers that are concerned about achieving energy security, and are opposed to new taxes on oil and natural gas.

My goal is to get 100 names, address, and email address. Right now, I'm just collecting the information, but at some point in the future, you may receive an email from the Hoosier Energy Forum, or myself, asking you to send an email to our U.S. Senators Bayh & Lugar. If you have any friends that may be interested, please forward this message on!

Also, I'm organizing a letter writing campaign to Senator Bayh opposing the Health Care Bill currently in Congress. I have several sample letters ready to go! I'll put your name on one, send it to you for approval, and then I will submit a letter on your behalf. Even if you've written one yourself, I will take care of delivering that to Evan Bayh as well! Please email me at klop@att.net.

If you would like more information on either of these, please let me know and I can send some more in-depth talking points.

Thanks for your help!

Brad Klopfenstein
klop@att.net

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Press Release: Libertarian Party Reaction to Voters Defeating the RTD

For Immediate Release:

Libertarian Party Reaction to Voters Defeating the RTD

On November 3, 2009, the voters of Porter and St. Joseph counties voted against the creation of a Regional Transit Authority, and against increasing taxes.

“I am glad that the citizens of these two counties voted against this referendum,” said Ron Cenkush, St. Joseph County resident and an organizer of the effort to stop this tax increase. Cenkush is also seeking the Libertarian Party nomination for House District 5.

Cenkush continued, “This was a convoluted plan to continually raise taxes for a public transportation system that would have been sparsely used. If Northern Indiana residents want a public transportation system, it should use a series of tax incentives for entrepreneurship, not income tax increases. Increasing the cost of living in a region that has been hit hard by the shrinking economy is wrong headed. It’s time for new leadership both here, and in Indianapolis.”

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That Would be Perfect: Stop the RTA

If you are in Porter and St. Joseph County, don't forget to vote today:

Contrary to Popular Belief... There IS an Election TODAY

Many did not expect to go to the polls on November 3, 2009. In most Indiana counties, they won't... But to be sure that you don't miss a vote, contact your county election board. They can tell you a polling location if an election is being held. The General Assembly has approved some school systems and other ballot questions for tomorrow. The LPIN questions the need for these questions to be held in an off-election year, causing county tax payers an expense that has not been budgeted for...

In Porter and St. Joseph County, residents will consider whether or not to increase the County Option Income Tax for the creation of a Regional Transit Authority. Both Lake and LaPorte County will consider this question in 2010 during a scheduled election. The Libertarian County Parties in this region all oppose the question. Find out why at LPIN.org or at http://www.no-rta.com/.

In Marion County, The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County and Wishard Hospital will ask taxpayers to act as collateral for a new hospital. Here is press release from the hospital: Wishard to seek $703 million in bonding to replace deteriorating facilities.

If Lucas Oil Stadium, The Central Library, the Simon Building project, and the IPS School System have Marion County Chairman Tim Maguire questioning the leaders of Indianapolis' newest project, no one should be surprised. Maguire lays out the opposition to Wishard Hospital here.

Several school systems will ask taxpayers to approve either property tax increases, or a raise in the tax levy (which means you get less money back.)

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Maguire: How I will Vote on Wishard This Tuesday

By Timothy Maguire, Libertarian Party of Marion County Chairman

Does Wishard need a new hospital? Is their old one deteriorating? Can Indianapolis survive if Wishard fades away? Will this new referendum increase my taxes?

All good questions. But Libertarians have good cause to mistrust the government’s claims: Its’s needed now, and it won’t cost you anything. Remember the library? The last couple of stadiums built? Bailouts?

I would urge everyone to tell the government “STOP!” this Tuesday, and let’s look at more solutions before we give approval to this new hospital, a building that we haven’t been told how it WILL be paid for.

Wishard’s side of this arguement has been circulated far and wide by the media and the marketing efforts of Wishard themselves. (They’re putting a lot of effort behind it, and they have a lot of money to gain from this referendum).

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Bell: If a picture is worth a thousand words, what's a word worth?...

There's something to said for brevity. The Ten Commandments contain 297 words. The Bill of Rights contains 463 words. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address contains 266 words.

A federal directive written to regulate the price of cabbage contains 26,911 words.

Sometimes governments verbosity is just annoying. Sometimes it's expensive.

The House version of the national health care bill contains 1990 pages, and 400,000 words. With a 10 year cost of $894 billion, that figures out to about $2.24 million per word.

Who ever said that talk was cheap?

Rex Bell is a Wayne County Libertarian that writes a monthly column on events that shape our lives from a libertarian point of view. If you have a comment or question on a particular subject, you can e-mail him at lpwc@msn.com or snail-mail him at 17059 State Road 38, Hagerstown.

Cato: Federal Education Results Prove the Framers Right

By Neal McCluskey of the Cato Institute.

Yesterday, I offered the Fordham Foundation’s Andy Smarick an answer to a burning question: What is the proper federal role in education? It was a question prompted by repeatedly mixed signals coming from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan about whether Washington will be a tough guy, coddler, or something in between when it comes to dealing with states and school districts. And what was my answer? The proper federal role is no role, because the Constitution gives the feds no authority over American education.

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Libertarian Party of Marion County Announces Second Annual Canned Food Drive

From James Majdak, the LPMC Treasurer:

Dear Libertarians,

In the spirit of voluntary charity, the Libertarian Party of Marion County is now collecting nonperishable food for our November food drive and new or gently used clothing for our December clothing drive. Additionally, we will also accept monetary donations this year.

This year’s beneficiary is Second Helpings. Second Helpings not only distributes food and clothing, they also provide job training opportunities. Their website is http://www.secondhelpings.org/.

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Rush County Residents Start Effort to Organize County

RUSH COUNTY, IN -- Paul Morrell has been fed up with the status quo for many years. After patiently waiting for change within the Republican Party, he decided to take a bold action for the Constitution and for liberty. Morrell has decided to actively organize Rush County for the Libertarian Party of Indiana.

Join Morrell and other Libertarian Party members on November 3rd!

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Posey Township Fire Department
Street: 7260 West U.S. 52 Arlington, IN

You can also RSVP on Facebook. Also, be sure to join the Libertarian Party of Rush County Facebook Group.

Thanks from Libertarian candidate in Virginia

From Virginia Libertarian candidate Matt Cholko:

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November 3 election results for Libertarian candidates

These are partial results for Libertarians who were candidates in the November 3, 2009 elections. We will post more results as we learn them.

In Georgia:

Karen Richardson was re-elected to the John's Creek City Council.

Chris Neill, running for Mayor of Marietta, got 14%.

Richard Segal, running for City Council in Douglasville, got 41%.

Jeffrey Sexton, running for City Council in Leesburg, got 22%.

Kellie Weeks, running for School Board in Gainesville, got 32%.

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LP Monday Message: Help us Oppose Health Care Plan

November 2, 2009

Dear Friend of Liberty,

The Republicans had control of the federal government for years, and they used their power to greatly increase the size, scope, and burden of government.

Now the Democrats are in charge and they're doing it too. Their health care plan currently in the works is a serious threat to liberty.

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More Bailout MADNESS!! Are you fed up enough to run for Congress?

I can't believe Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner wants to hand out billions more bailout money to GMAC!

And who knows if we'll be able to stop the Obama government health care takeover? We couldn't stop Bush and the Republican Congress from passing the $400 billion (later $1.2 trillion!) Medicare drug plan.

Are you mad enough to run for Congress as a Libertarian yourself? I hope so!

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Wayne Allyn Root: radio appearances and book

2008 Libertarian vice-presidential nominee Wayne Allyn Root is appearing on two radio programs this week.

Today, at 11:35 AM Pacific Time (2:35 PM Eastern Time), Root will appear on Lou Dobbs's nationally syndicated radio show.

Friday, October 30, at 11:30 Pacific Time (2:30 PM Eastern Time), Root will appear on the Bill Cunningham Show in Cincinnati.

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