LPIN: If anyone wants to run for Indiana Congressional District 473, please let us know at http://lpin.org/run-for-office :) #redin

LPIN: LP of Johnson County Elects New Chairman http://lpin.org/node/818 #redin

LPIN: @ericc4 If you're sitting on the sidelines in 2010, and not involved, then it's as bad as voting FOR Socialists, Democrats and Republicans.

LPIN: Texas' gay marriage ban may have banned all marriages http://tinyurl.com/ygydcmb #redin #tcot #tlot

LPIN: The LPIN will only be as strong as the membership allows it to be.

LPIN: "Seize the moment, Libertarians. You're not going to get a better one." You heard them! Quit sitting on the sidelines.

LPIN: "For our democracy to flourish, we need the creative tension of competing ideas, not just stall tactics."

LPIN: Fast Company: How High-Profile CEOs Could Revitalize the Libertarian Party: http://tinyurl.com/yhma4oq #tlot

LPIN: Heading to the Johnson Co LP Convention.. They are electing officers. Come by and get involved! Mi Terra Restaurant at 6:30 PM in Greenwood.

LPIN: LP of Marion County Holding Second Poker Tournament http://lpin.org/node/817 #redin

Libertarian Party of Johnson County Elects New Chairman

Greenwood, IN -- Members of the Libertarian Party of Johnson County met last night to re-activate their County Party. A Convention was held to elect new officers, affirm by-laws, and discuss future plans. The Johnson County Party has been inactive in the last few years, but John Lowe took the lead in reorganizing the County several months ago. 

Erwin Salazar was elected to serve as Chairman. Salazar is a Greenwood resident, and currently works as an air traffic controller for the FAA. John Lowe was elected Vice Chair. Deb Turley will serve as Secretary, and Ed Dilts as Treasurer. 

In the coming months, Salazar has set simple, yet important goals for the organization. The Libertarian Party of Johnson County will work on building a web presence to promote the party and communicate with membership. They are also actively recruiting candidates, and will build the party through several strong State and Local level candidates in 2010.

LP of Marion County Holding Second Poker Tournament

Sunday, December 6, 2009
4pm to 8pm Just Judy's Restaurant 
2210 E 54th Street 
Indianapolis, IN

Initial Buy-in: $100 
Required Registration Deposit: $10 (refundable only if the event is canceled) 
additional buy-in's allowed within the first two hours.

PRIZES (assuming 50 players) 
1st: $1500 (30%) 
2nd: $1000 (20%) 
3rd: $500 (10%)

Blind Schedule

20 minutes per level, 10 minute break every 6 levels

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LP of Marion Couty to Hold Bill of Rights Day Dinner Fundraiser

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Maple Creek Golf and Country Club
Street: 10501 East 21st Street
City/Town: Indianapolis, IN

This is the LPMC's annual year-end fundraiser/celebration, with proceeds benefiting our 2010 race for Secretary of State.

Tickets are $75 per person, or $120 per couple (married, life partner, or "significant other"). To Register, please visit: http://www.indylp.org/BillOfRightsDayDinner

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Reason: UPS vs. FEDEX: Ultimate Whiteboard Remix

The Bell Curve: Can you hear me now?...Are Cell Phones a Right, too?

The current health care debate has generated a lot of discussion on just what constitutes a "right". I've always maintained that our rights cannot conflict with somebody else's rights. That is, if something you consider to be your right requires the initiation of force against another individual, it isn't really a right. I don't think it matters whether you forcibly take some one's property on your own, or whether you designate someone else to take it for you.

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Libertarian Party of Lake County Elects New Chairman

Libertarians in Lake County gathered last night for their annual convention to elect new officers. Jeff Duensing was elected as Chairman of the County Party. Duensing has served as Vice Chairman for the County Organization for the last term, as well as running for Congress in District 1 and as Central Committee Representative. His goals are to recruit candidates for every office in the County, and to increase the party's membership. 
 
Jeanine Kirpec was elected as Vice Chair. Janice Glueckert was elected the new Treasurer, and the Secretary remains Adelbert Bell. 
 
Their first act is to begin the process of holding a fundraising poker tournament.

Has A Local “Advocacy Group” Violated The Public Trust?

Editor's Note: Following a money trail that includes the Marion County Health Dept, Clarian Health Partners, the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians, and Smoke Free Indy 
 

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ABC: Web of Errors: Recovery.org's Bad Math

For more info, visit ABC News.

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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Wayne Allyn Root on MSNBC's Kudlow Report

Wayne Allyn Root jousts with President Clinton's former press secretary, Joe Lockhart, over the TARP bailouts, deficits and jobs on MSNBC's "The Kudlow Report".

LP Monday Message: 167 potential candidates in just two days!

November 16, 2009

Dear Friend of Liberty,

It was so nice to see 167 people respond within two days to last week's call for candidates. I'll remind you again that expressing interest is an important first step in the process of working with our state and local affiliates to get candidates onto the ballot.

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Joe Kennedy running for Massachusetts Senator

Joe Kennedy, a member of the Libertarian Party, is running to fill the unexpired Senate term of the deceased Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy. The special election will be held on January 19, 2010.

David Blau, chair of the Libertarian Party of Massachusetts, says, "While [Mr. Kennedy] will appear on the ballot as an Independent due to a provision of state law, I have spoken with him at length and believe him to be an excellent libertarian candidate."

Visit Joe Kennedy's campaign website.

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An update from LNC Secretary Bob Sullentrup posted on Nov 12, 2009

Delegation Chair’s Manual, 2010

Dear State Chairs, Convention Delegation Chairs and Delegates to the 2010 National Convention:

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LP Monday Message: Here's how to Run for Office

November 9, 2009

Dear Friend of Liberty,

I want you to run for office.

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