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| Renee Lewis | We still need help for organizing the 2012 LPM Convention!
The next LPM Convention Committee conference call will be Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7 p.m. If you know of anyone else that wants to help with the planning or even the day of the convention, please forward their contact info to me, ask them to contact me or join our next call. To join the call on February 8th, please dial (559) 546-1000, then use the Participant Access Code: 499838#.
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| | It's up to your representative in Congress to stop the detention provision of S. 1867. If the House and President allow the bill to become law, the military could be ordered to arrest Americans.
Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle has said, "Now, in the latest National Defense Authorization Act, Congress is trying to give the president power to imprison Americans indefinitely, without charges or respect for habeas corpus, if he claims they are terrorists."
The House version is called H.R. 1540:
Here are some links:
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| Nick Sundquist | The House Health Care Policy Committee will have a public meeting for taking testimony on the passage of SB 693, the creation of a Michigan Health Care Exchange mandated by "Obama Care" : Date: 1/19/2012 Time: 9:00 AM Place: 519 House Office Building, 124 N Capitol Ave Lansing, MI.
Here is a very informative Webpage from the Grassroots Activist, encouraging as many Libertarians and libertarians as possible to flood the public hearing in the House:
Chairwoman Haines strongly urges citizens to attend the public meeting. The consensus in the House currently is to wait until the Supreme Court rules however, Chairwomen Haines, the Committee and those who oppose SB 693 are under tremendous pressure from the Governor to rush the process. Chairwoman Haines needs to hear from YOU the citizen. We need to pack the Committee hearing room!
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| | Confirmed senatorial candidates: Scotty Boman, Clark Durant, Gary Glenn, Randy Hekman, Peter Konetchy, Chuck Marino, and Rick Wilson.
The event is sponsored by five Tea Party groups: Rattle With Us, Lakes Area Tea Party, ReTake Our Gov, Brighton Tea Party, and the Tea Party Patriots of West Oakland County.
The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the event begins at 7:00 p.m. Matt Clark from WAAM 1600 will moderate.
A straw poll will be done at the end of the evening.
Location: Baker's Banquet Facility
Street: 2025 S. Milford Road
City/Town: Milford, MI 48380
[Not an LPM event, but may be of interest to LPM members] | |
| Scotty Boman |
Time: November 22, 2011 from 4pm to 5:30pm Location: Detroit office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Street: 1600 E Warren Ave. City/Town: Detroit, MI Website or Map: http://www.meetup.com/ronpaul… Phone: 313-247-2052 Event Type: rally, /, protest Organized By: Scotty Boman | |
| Jim Fulner | Looking for liberty-leaning folks up in the Grand Blanc area who'd be willing to run as a Libertarian. With Rep. Paul Scott being recalled Tuesday, there will need to be a special election and a great opportunity to promote libertarian ideals in an election without a lot of other distractions going on.
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| Webmaster_LPM | Congressman Ron Paul will attend the Michigan GOP/CNBC Presidential Debate at Oakland University, Rochester, MI.
Fellow Ron Paul Supporters will gather together at the main entrance of Oakland University at University Drive and N. Squirrel Rd. in front of the Kresge Library to give Ron Paul a Hero’s Welcome to Michigan!
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October 31 – National Membership Delegate Count Deadline – Michigan’s delegate allocation to the national Libertarian Party Presidential Nominating Convention will be based on how many active national members we have on this date. Join the LP or renew your membership today! https://www.lp.org/membership | |
| Webmaster_LPM | President Obama’s American Jobs Act Speech before Congress on 9/8/11. Sounds good if you don’t examine Obama’s proposals closely. The proposal has 1 Fatal Flaw: Small Business Creates the New Jobs, and Obama fails to provide any help or incentives to small business. Here are Obama’s proposals for creating jobs, followed by the reasons why his proposals won’t work:
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| J. Longtain | The winner of the Big .50 For Liberty raffle is Mr. Matt Kassuba. 250 tickets were sold, reverting the prize to 50/50. Congratulations to Mr. Kassuba. Thank you to all who purchased tickets. Your participation is greatly appreciated and every penny helps us in the fight to preserve our liberties.
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| J. Longtain | The Great Lakes Bay Libertarian Party is conducting the "Big .50 for Liberty Raffle". Winner will receive an Armalite AR50-A1 rifle, outfitted with a Leupold Mark 4 optic and a Prince bi-pod.
2500 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Winner need not be present to win. Those interested in purchasing tickets, may contact Jay Longtain at jlongtain@yahoo.com or (989) 573-0297.
Drawing will be held September 5th, 2011, 7:30pm at Damon's restaurant - Saginaw, MI. In the event 2500 tickets are not sold by the draw date, winner will receive cash value of 50% of total ticket sales. Winner must be at least 18 years of age and be able to legally possess firearms.
Thank you,
J. Longtain | |
| | For complete press release link here:
The complete results were:
Scotty Boman 30
Gary Glenn 19
Clark Durant 6
Peter Konetchy 6
Jimmy Shiel 4
Randy Hekman 3
Rick Wilson 1
Pete Hoekstra 1
Debbie Stabenow and Chad Dewey received no votes. | |
| Webmaster_LPM | [Not an LP event, but of general libertarian interest]
Michigan Campaign For Liberty
3rd Annual Liberty Festival
Honored Guest: Benny the Pig
Dear Michigan Friends of Liberty,
Unless you're a very privileged member of Congress, you might never get the chance to roast Ben Bernanke. But now the time is almost upon us. The 3rd Annual Liberty Festival to be held in Manchester, Michigan is on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Come out to enjoy Benny the Pig served on a platter, together with all the side effects.
More than just a hog roast, it's a festival! While getting your fill of a superbly inflationary meal and meandering around our secluded 15-acre location with fields and woods overlooking a beautiful pond, be sure to...
• Listen to the live bands playing blistering hot rock 'n' roll. Benny won't mind the distraction.
• Browse through vendors' tables offering information on gold & silver coins and a variety of other topics of interest to freedom-loving people. Benny's competition, that is.
• Michigan Senate Straw Poll.
• No need to drive home, feel free to pitch a tent in the open area with family and friends. Make your own little housing bubble. Limited spots available so please indicate camping when purchasing your ticket.
• Put your kids or yourself on the hay ride. No baleouts.
• Enjoy great conversation with your fellow human beings! Warning: This activity is not centrally planned.
Tell your friends, your family, your neighbors, except for those who hate their freedom.
Click here to get your tickets now -- only $10 per person and children are free!
Liberty Festival
7727 Sharon Hollow Road
Manchester, Michigan 48158
Map
Saturday, August 27, 2011
12 Noon Until ??
In Liberty,
Tony DeMott
Michigan State Coordinator
Campaign for Liberty
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| Paul Giuliano | Fellow Libertarians,
It’s that time of the year again when the LPWC represents your local Libertarian Party affiliate and your libertarian ideals with a booth at the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival from Friday, August 19th to Sunday, August 21st! You can help us by volunteering to staff the booth… this could include setting up, passing out literature, selling t-shirts, chatting about politics, or taking down in the evening.
You can see our Volunteer Schedule here, http://lpwc.wordpress.com/heritage-fest/ , and you can sign up for any of the time slots by clicking the “Sign Up Now!” link on the website and specifying how you’d like to help or by emailing the Chair, Paul Giuliano ( paul.giuliano@gmail.com), with your volunteering plans. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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| | Please disregard the meeting location listed in the July Newsletter.
The LPWM will be having a meeting the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. Due to the unexpected closing of Perkins they will be having the meeting at Brann's Steakhouse & Grille. 401 Leonard Street NW. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 till further notice. | |
| Paul Giuliano | It's that time of the year again when the LP of Washtenaw County represents your local Libertarian Party affiliate and your libertarian ideals with a booth at the Ann Arbor Art Fair from Wednesday, July 20th to Saturday, July 23rd! You can help us by volunteering to staff the booth... this could include setting up, passing out literature, selling t-shirts, chatting about politics, or taking down in the evening.
You can see our Volunteer Schedule here, http://lpwc.wordpress.com/art-fair/ , and you can sign up for any of the 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm, 4pm-7pm, or 7pm-9pm slots by either 1) replying to me via this email or 2) clicking the "Sign Up Now!" link on the website and specifying how you'd like to help!
Thank you for all of your hard work and we hope to see you at the booth (near Seva) soon! (And please let me know if you have any questions.)
Cheers,
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| | The LPWM will be having a meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 PM. Due to the unexpected closing of Perkins they will be having the meeting at Brann's restaurant on 28th street, just down the street (to the East) from Perkins. They will then determine where to hold meetings in the future. The LPWM has several events coming up in the next few months, please join them to find out more. | |
| | WASHINGTON - John Hospers, the Libertarian Party's first presidential nominee in 1972, died on June 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 93.
Full story here:
Hospers became the Libertarian Party's first nominee for U.S. President at its first national convention in Colorado on June 18, 1972. Hospers and his running mate, Tonie Nathan (1st woman to receive an electoral vote), each received one electoral vote in the 1972 election from Roger MacBride, a renegade elector in Virginia.
Hospers was a professor of philosophy at several universities, including the University of Southern California. | |
| | Dr. Jack Kevorkian died last Friday June 3rd.
In 1993, he was given the “Freedom Fighter of 1993” award by the LPM. His late sister, Margo, accepted the award on his behalf. This award began the annual tradition that came to be called the “Defender of Liberty Awards.” Kevorkian also provided end of life services for a sister of Libertarian author and activist Mary Ruwart.
A public memorial service will be held in his honor at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, MI at 9:30 AM this Friday June 10th:
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| Webmaster_LPM | Nathan Allen of Commerce Towship has died from cancer. Nathan was a vital member of the Libertarian Party of Michigan, helping in many campaigns and always a source of hard work and enthusiasm. We will post more details as we receive them:
Visitation: 3PM to 8PM Thursday, May 26
Donelson Johns And Evans Funeral Home Inc.
5391 Highland Road (M-59)
Waterford, MI 48327
Phone Number: (248) 673-1213
Service: Friday at 11AM
Our deepest condolences to friends and family. | |
| Emily Salvette | Nathan Allen of Commerce Towship has died from cancer on Sunday May 22nd. Nathan was a vital member of the Libertarian Party of Michigan, helping in many campaigns and always a source of hard work and enthusiasm. Our deepest condolences to friends and family.
Resolution adopted in Convention, April 30, 2011
Whereas, Nathan Allen has been a valuable member of the Libertarian Party since June 2000 helping build the party in Michigan for over a decade;
Whereas, Nathan Allen has served with distinction as the State Chair of the Libertarian Party of Michigan, as Chair of the Oakland County Libertarian Party, as state convention chairman, as a national convention delegate from Michigan, as campaign manager of numerous candidate campaigns, and as a candidate for the Libertarian Party five times;
Whereas, Nathan Allen has approached each Libertarian Party effort with professionalism, enthusiasm, principle, and tact;
Resolved, That the Libertarian Party of Michigan honors and expresses its gratitude to Nathan Allen for all he has done in behalf of liberty in Michigan and for the Libertarian Party.
The certificate was delivered to his wife Barbara by Emily Salvette former chair.
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At the time this resolution was adopted, Nathan was under hospice care at his home in Commerce Twp. For flowers or words of encouragement, use address: Barbara Allen, 1712 Point St, Commerce Twp 48382. | |
| Webmaster_LPM | The Great Lakes Bay Region affiliate of the Michigan Libertarian party has elected J. Longtain ( jlongtain@yahoo.com) to succeed Al Chia Jr. as Chair. We thank Mr. Chia for his service to our organization. We look forward to strong affiliate growth in the coming year. | |
| | Let's use the next few weeks to identify friends and other kindred spirits to come to the LPM convention this year. The main events will take place on April 30, 2011-with possible expanded fun on Friday and/or Sunday.
Visit our Convention page for more information:
New members must join by March 30th to be convention delegates. | |
| | Atlas Shrugged (pt. 1)
based on the Novel by Ayn Rand
is now playing at several Michigan locations:
This is not an LPM event, but may be of interest to some of our members. | |
| Webmaster_LPM | 2012 Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson Comes to Speak!
March 31 at 5:30pm
Location: S. Kedzie Rm. 107
Michigan State University, E. Lansing
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| Webmaster_LPM | Free. All Libertarian Party of Michigan activists are invited to discuss leadership, strategies, and the future of the Libertarian Party of Michigan. Contact Emily Salvette chair@mi.lp.org, 734-645-5809. March 12
LPM Leadership and Strategy Meeting
1 - 4 pm
Hampton Inn Lansing
525 N Canal Rd
Lansing
(off I-96 at Saginaw).
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| Webmaster_LPM | For 2010 Liberty Activists
Defender of Liberty Awards to be presented at the LibertyFest Banquet in 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
@ Holiday Inn Gateway Center
5353 Gateway Centre, Flint, MI 6 p.m.to 10 p.m.
Program
Social time with cash bar: 6 - 7 p.m. Plated dinner: 7 p.m. Libby Awards: 7:45 - 8:30 Speaker: 8:45
Guest Speaker: Charles Earl
Communications Director LP of Ohio
Former State Representative for Ohio
Cost
$50 basic level (Offer extended to January 28th)
$70 sponsor level (name appears in program)
$95 Friend of Liberty level (name appears in program, reserved preferred seating, and free drink
Reservations by phone 1-888-FreeNow (mention LibertyFest reservations)
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| | The registration deadline for the LibertyFest Banquet has been extended to January 28th. Register here:
2010 Defender of Liberty Awards will be presented at this February 5, 2011 event.
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| | Detroit Opt Out Day has recieved a lot of media coverage, but volunteers are still needed to print flyers and pass out lit.
Visit the Meetup here for details:
[This is not an official LPM event but it may be of interest to Libertarians] | |
| Scotty Boman | Press Release:
Biography:
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| Bill Hall | Highlights:
LPM ballot access retained in Michigan for next 2 years.
Scotty Boman's vote total for Secretary of State earned the LP ballot position #3 (moving up from #5) for the next 4 years.
Balance of power in 1 state rep district: 39 (Oakland County - Nathan Allen)
Andy LeCureaux received 7.5% in his 3-way race for Oakland County Commission (25)
Emily Salvette received 21% in her 2-way race for Ann Arbor City Council
Robert Hornbrook received 18.3% in his 2-way race for Ionia County Commission (6)
Jay Longtain received 14% in his 2-way race for State Rep (98)
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| Webmaster_LPM | Come out and party with some fellow West Michigan Libertarians as we watch the numbers come in. The gathering will be at the University Club in the Fifth Third building,111 Lyon Street, N.W., Grand Rapids.
When parking in the Fifth Third parking lot, no payment is required if you tell the attendant you are attending the LP Election Night Party hosted by Bill Hall at the University Club.
After entering the Fifth Third building, take the elevator to the basement level and follow the LP signs to the athletic club dining room.
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| Webmaster_LPM | Lansing Area: Will White, 517-349-3806
Oakland County: Adam Goodman, 248-765-3213
See following:
Lansing Area:
Everyone is invited to the
Travelers Club Restaurant in Okemos
2138 Hamilton at the corner of Okemos Road, for historic
Election Night coverage from 9 p.m. until ?
this TUESDAY, 11-2-10
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FIRST!
See how quickly Virg the Angry Mayor concedes to Rick the Nerd!
Be entertained by other "insightful" news reports!
Surprising outcomes! Spinning! Pathos and Posturing!
Prognostications and Pronouncements!
Will the D's lose the House to the R's?
Will Massachussettes slash taxes?
Will cannabis be legalized in California?
Live feeds from fumbling propagandists! Oh the humanity!
See you then -- refreshments are available and some snacks will be provided
Will Tyler White, CALP treasurer, 349-3806
Oakland County:
When: Tuesday, Nov. 2; 7-11 pm
Where: Adam Goodman's house
1118 Englewood
Royal Oak MI 48073
BYOB
Please bring food to share
Also post that we won't have regular monthly meetings in November & December.
[I now also have new information for the LPOC holiday party to add to the LPM calendar:
Libertarian Party of Oakland County holiday party
When: Saturday, Dec. 11; 7-11pm
Where: home of Dianne & Randy Szabla
32034 W. 13 Mile
Farmington Hills MI 48334
west of Orchard Lake Road
BYOB. Please bring food to share.
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| Will Tyler White | MSCL and MSU YAL Host:
The Most Dangerous Politican in America (Gary Johnson)
[He's a Republican, but of strong libertarian ilk.] Friday, October 29 at 7:00pm Location: South Kedzie Room 107 Info: whitewi5@msu.edu | |
| | Interviews with some Libertarian candidates are scheduled to air on HOMTV and CAMTV (Meridian Twp, Okemos, and Haslett) this week. They can be streamed live at www.homtv.net.
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| | The Scotty Boman interview is scheduled to air on HOMTV and CAMTV (Meridian Twp, Okemos, and Haslett) on Saturday, 10/9 at 11:30 am and 10:00 pm and it can be streamed live at www.homtv.net.
Then beginning next week, all HOMTV and CAMTV election programs should also be available to stream on demand. | |
| Scotty Boman | Scotty Boman gets mention in Chicago Tribune:
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| Scotty Boman | Scotty Boman was the guest on the WHFR (89.3 FM) program, "The New WHFR Journal" at 1:00 PM on Friday September 17th. If you missed it, you can still listen to the podcast at:
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| Scotty Boman | Scotty Boman will be a guest on WCAR 1090 AM Radio at 4:00 PM on Friday September 10th. | |
| Dan Johnson | September 5 and 6 - March on the Mack Liberty Rally and Bridge Walk. Rally on Sunday, Sept. 5 from 5-8:30 pm at Mackinaw Crossings Pavilion, 248 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City 49701. Several of our candidates will be vetted at the rally and the Libertarian Party will have a table-stop by and see us! Do the Mackinac Bridge Walk the next morning with fellow patriots between 7-11 am. See www.marchonthemack.com Contact Dan Johnson, dan.johnson40@gmail.com (This event is not sponsored by the LPM but may be of interest to members.) | |
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| Dan Johnson | To all Libertarians of West Michigan, Libertarians of Michigan and all fellow Patriots. [see for arrangements, too] I regret to announce that Debbie Hemstreet contacted me early this morning to inform me of the passing of her husband Rich. Those of us who knew him were inspired by him. As a human being, Rich was kind, thoughtful and sincere. As a Libertarian, Rich was passionate and patriotic when it came to the ideals of what he believed to be the intent of our Founding Fathers and how the government was to be under control of "We the people". For those of you who did not get to personally know Rich. He was the Libertarian candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District until Thursday of this past week when Jay Gillotte was unanimously voted in by the LPWM LEC/Board and ratified at the state level to replace Rich at Debbie's request. Debbie informed me that at 2:55 this morning, Rich "went to be with his savior". I was both saddened at her loss and the loss of Rich to his family, while at the same time encouraged by Debbie's resolve and realization that Rich has lived a truly inspirational life, and is now in a better place for having lived life the way that he did. With love, compassion and caring for his fellow man and a steadfast faith in his ideological and moral beliefs. Debbie has already mentioned that their will not be an open cask viewing, however, they are tentatively considering having a closed casket service with refreshments and fellowship to be followed by a graveside service on Thursday. However, this has not been confirmed and she will know something most likely later today. On a personal note, I can say having spoken with Rich so many times while also having seen him and his family in the hospital, that he was an amazing man. My wife and I are better people for having known him and I am confident that all who did get to speak with him and Debbie would agree that our lives were made better and that he was a true Patriot in every sense of the word. As I find out more infromation, I will inform all. In the meantime, I encourage you (if you have not already) to read Debbie's blog and if you feel it appropriate, to leave a message for her on her blog regarding Rich. Thank you for your compassion to Debbie and to Rich's family at this difficult time. http://www.hope-challenged.com/?cat=107With great sadness and in liberty,
Dan Johnson
Vice Chair LPM
P.S. Please announce this to as many affiliate members as you can.
Arrangements as of 8/17 p.m.
To those wondering: The committal service (funeral) will be held Thursday, August 19, 12:30 pm, at Grand Valley Baptist Church ( http://www.grandvalleybaptistchurch.com/). In lieu of flowers, please send checks to Baptist Mid Missions, POB 308011, Cleveland, OH 44130, clearly marked for the mission work of John Dannenberg. You can also give an envelope at the visitation tonight or service on Thursday. The church will then take the gifts and combine them to give to Baptist Mid Missions. Thank you. | |
| Webmaster_LPM | With regret, LPM State Chair Emily Salvette today called a special meeting of West Michigan LP's executive officers to nominate another candidate for the 2nd US Congressional race. The current LP candidate, Rich Hemstreet, suffered a debilitating stroke in late July that has left him incapacitated. See an account here: http://www.hollandsentinel.com/newsnow/x272790368/2nd-District-candidate-Rich-Hemstreet-suffers-stroke This week, in consultation with Rich's wife, Debbie, it was decided that the best course of action would be to replace him with another Libertarian for the office. An announcement of the replacement candidate will appear soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rich and his family. Rich was a highly motivated candidate who earned endorsements and sought a larger arena for the Libertarian message in which he believed so strongly. He will be truly missed as our candidate and we hope for a positive outcome to the challenge he and his family face. | |
| Webmaster_LPM | Bill Hall, Political Director for the Libertarian Party of Michigan, will be a Primary Election day guest on a web cast for Channel 4 in Detroit (NBC affiliate). The web cast at www.clickondetroit.com will air from approximately 11-11:30 am. Hall, a Grand Rapids attorney, has been a Libertarian Party member for over 30 years. He has served as an LP national committeeman and General Counsel to the Libertarian National Committee. He will be discussing minor party politics and Libertarian Party campaigns in Michigan with Channel 4 reporter Jamie Kaye Walters. | |
| Webmaster_LPM |
Liberty-Candidates.org has endorsed Rich Hemstreet for Congress in Michigan's 2nd District. With candidates like Rich Hemstreet serving the people at the federal level there is real hope for change in America. Each Liberty-Candidates.Org endorsed candidate champions a return to Constitutional governance in the United States.
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| Webmaster_LPM | Per the Rockford Squire:
Libertarian candidate Rogers announces election bid
Asserting an unwavering commitment to the residents of Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District, James Rogers has formally announced his bid for election to the 3rd Congressional District of Michigan for the U.S. House of Representatives....
Full Story:
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| Scotty Boman | His new proposal would legalize marijuana in Detroit.
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| Bill Hall |
The Libertarian Party is fielding 83 candidates for office on Michigan's November 2, 2010 ballot. This is a 46% increase over the number of candidates it placed on the 2006 ballot.
The party nominated its candidates in caucus on Saturday, May 22 in Okemos, and the paper work was filed today with county clerks all across Michigan and the state Elections Bureau in Lansing. The Libertarians will field candidates for Governor, Secretary of State and all other statewide seats and Congressional seats, 15 state Senate seats, 29 state Representative seats, and many county and local offices.
Bill Hall of Rockford, the Party's Michigan political director, says that "Libertarian candidates this year have pledged to work to make our government fair, open and honest. Unfortunately, these are principles most Republican and Democratic politicians abandoned long ago."
The Libertarian Party ( www.lp.org), founded in 1971, is the third-largest political party in America. It is the only political party consistently calling for smaller government, lower taxes, and individual rights. ### | |
| Bill Hall | The May 11 filing deadline and May 14 withdrawal deadline have come and gone for the major party primaries. And this year, four Michigan State Representative districts will only have one major party candidate on the ballot, a Republican: District 58 (Hillsdale and Branch Counties); District 90 (southern Ottawa County, west of Grand Rapids); District 98 (near Midland); and District 104 (Grand Traverse and Kalkaska Counties).
Jay Longtain is seeking the Libertarian Party nomination in District 98, so that is covered. The Libertarian Party of West Michigan has been working hard to fill the District 90 and 104 slots and is optimistic it may have those filled. Does anyone know a good libertarian in District 58 who might run? This is a golden opportunity to be THE opposition to the Republican bail out agenda. Contact LPM Political Director Bill Hall at politics@mi.lp.org or 616-460-9516.
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| Scotty Boman | Tim Beck (2008 LPM candidate for State Rep.). Recieved exclusive coverage in the May 6th Detroit Free Press for putting Marijuana legaliztion on Detroits ballot:
Detroiters may vote on legal marijuana, proposal heads for ballot
Crusader for pot reform is no stereotypical stoner
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| Emily Salvette | BAN THREATENS FREEDOM: Drivers will become targets for police
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| Bill Hall | Friends: FYI, we have a serious contested race for the LP nomination in the 3rd Congressional District. It appears we may also have a contested race in the 12th CD, and possibly the 4th CD (though we are trying to shift one of those candidates to a State Senate District). I also expect at least one, and possibly two potential Governor candidates other than Ken Proctor to show up at the convention to seek our nomination.
I understand that last night the LPWM had a "candidate paperwork night" to sign up candidates and ended up with a packed house, adding several candidate prospects beyond the 21 identified at the LPWM convention last month.
The Tri-City Libertarians announced on their Facebook page that they nominated 7 candidates earlier this week (so far, compared to zero 2 years ago).
Should make for an interesting state convention on May 22.
Now is the time to push to sign up as many good libertarian candidates as possible. Don't forget to contact libertarians in your area who have run as candidates in past elections, even if you haven't seen them at a meeting recently. Don't assume (as in many past years we have assumed) that all prospective candidates will just show up at the state convention on May 22 and sign up. Be proactive, get paperwork signed now, and bring it to the state convention. Remember, next Tuesday May 11 is the major party primary filing deadline (withdrawal permitted until May 14), and you will have the opportunity to identify races lacking one or both major party candidates in the November general election.
I will be sending out reminders and links to the necessary paperwork to all prospective candidates. We have 10 volunteers who are currently following up with phone calls to about 110 people who have expressed an interest in running this year, with the hope of finishing all those phone calls by this coming Saturday, May 8.
Best regards,
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| Webmaster_LPM | More than 40 prospective Libertarian Party candidates turned out for the Candidate Training Seminar in Brighton, Michigan on the afternoon of Saturday, April 17. Political Director Bill Hall welcomed the enthusiastic crowd and gave a presentation on Campaign Basics, including assembling the campaign team, researching the district and issues, preparing a campaign plan and campaign outreach and other activities.
Full link with pictures:
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| Scotty Boman |
[Disclaimer: Not an LPM-sponsored event, but we expect it to be of interest to most Michigan Libertarians.]
From the desk of
Tea Party “Rally Call” video ready for your use
As April 15 approaches and thousands of tea party activists are planning events around the country, The Heartland Institute has produced a stunning and inspiriting three-minute video that I think you will find valuable to post on your Web site and send to your allies.
Produced by Heartland New Media Specialist Zack Christenson, “Rally Call” incorporates historical still images and contemporary video backed by a stirring music accompaniment. The video skillfully makes the connection between the courage and ideals of the founders of the United States with the reinvigorated determination of today’s tea party activists to take back their nation and their government.
Zack created the video to stir your patriotism, and I think he succeeds admirably.
You also will find a button to access the code to embed the video on your site.
You also may want to check out Heartland’s Tea Party Tool Box, where you can find a list of publications and other printed material suitable for distributing at tea party events. Heartland is eager to help and will make these materials available to you free of charge. Just let us know what you want and what quantity.
Thanks, and good luck in your efforts.
Dan Miller
Publisher
The Heartland Institute
19 South LaSalle Street #903
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 377-4000 | |
| Scotty Boman |
[Disclaimer: Not an LPM-sponsored event, but we expect it to be of interest to most Michigan Libertarians.]
Sunday, April 11th at 10:00 am
Rally Location:
CIVIC CENTER PARK & HISTORICAL VILLAGE
40700 Romeo Plank Rd
Clinton Township, MI | |
| Scotty Boman | Tonight (April 8th) 11 PM. Fox Business Network:
Re-airs Saturday at 7pm and 11pm ET,
Sunday at 10pm ET and
Tuesday at Midnight ET. | |
| Scotty Boman | LPM Chair, Emily Salvette, was quoted in the Detroit News:
The article, Wary Michigan residents say census treads on privacy by Jennifer Chambers was on the front page of the March 26th issue. | |
| Scotty Boman | Pat Clawson has used his investigative skills to save Michigan Taxpayers Millions of dollars.
Articles on the same story:
Clawson was a guest speaker at the 2009 LPM Convention. The topic of his speach was: "Getting Positive Press." | |
| Brian Wright | Join former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson on February 25, 2010 for a discussion of the economy and freedom issues, as we continue working to reclaim our Republic and restore our Constitution. [Disclaimer: Not an LPM-sponsored event, but we expect it to be of interest to most Michigan Libertarians.]
Johnson--A passionate defender of limited government and individual liberty, Johnson was the first governor of New Mexico elected to a second term. After being term-limited from running for a third term, Johnson continued to fight for sensible drug policy as a board member of Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Johnson is also a triathelete and Mt. Everest laureate.-- will appear at the Kellogg Center at Michigan State University, from 4:30—5:30pm.
This event is sponsored by Students for a Free Economy ( http://michigansfe.org/). Directions to the Kellogg Center are as follows:
The event will take place at the Kellogg Center, located at 55 South Harrison Avenue in East Lansing.
From Dublin Square: Turn right on Abbott Road toward the MSU campus. Make a right on Grand River Ave and a quick left onto Michigan Ave. Turn left on S. Harrison Road. The Kellogg Center will be the on the left, just past the hotel.
From Detroit: Take I-96 toward Lansing to 496/127 North. Stay with 127 when it splits off with 496. Take exit 77 on route 127 to eastbound E. Kalamazoo Street, toward campus. Make a left on S. Harrison Road. The Kellogg Center will be on the right.
From Grand Rapids: Take I-96 toward Lansing, exit onto eastbound (North) I-69 at the junction. Take I-69 to 127 South. Take exit 77 on route 127 to eastbound E. Kalamazoo Street, toward campus. Make a left on S. Harrison Road. The Kellogg Center will be on the right.
From Southwest: Take I-94 if needed to I-69 North. Follow I-69 to 127 South. Take exit 77 on route 127 to eastbound E. Kalamazoo Street, toward campus. Make a left on S. Harrison Road. The Kellogg Center will be on the right.
From Northeast: Take I-69 toward Lansing. Take exit 94 to "business I-69" a.k.a. Saginaw Highway. Take Saginaw Highway into town, making a left on N. Harrison Rd. The Kellogg Center will be on the left, just past Michigan Ave. | |
| Jim Fulner | Convention to be held at normal meeting place, Sila's in Berkley, at 7:30 p.m., after normal county meeting. Regular meeting in February (2/10: 6:30: Sila's), candidates please atttend.
Finally, we would like to add a note inviting Michgian Libertarian interested in re-writing a section of the Michigan Constitution contact Nathan Allen. trustynathan08@yahoo.com248-891-3003 Any questions let me know, contact info below.
"Restore the constitution, join the Libertarian Revolution"
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| Scotty Boman | Michael is doing well. Interview on YouTube:
We have been thinking of Michael and his family at this time after his recent heart attack. He is reportedly making progress towards recovery:
Michael Badnarik was the 2004 Libertarian Presidential candidate. He was hospitalized for a heart attack on December 22nd. | |
| Scotty Boman | Michigan’s Senate Judiciary Committee to take testimony on bills impacting Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Act
As you no doubt are aware, 63% of Michigan voters – and at least 50% of voters in every Michigan county – approved the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) in 2008. That kind of resounding support should send a clear message to politicians in Lansing that the people of Michigan support compassionate care for those suffering from debilitating illnesses. We need to make sure Lansing got the message.
A package of bills have been introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30), Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom, (R-34), and Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32) that could render the MMMA ineffective. The bills are scheduled for a hearing this Tuesday, January 19, at 1:00 p.m. before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which Sen. Kuipers chairs.
(For members in Senate districts 30, 33, 1, 7, 36, 23, and 8: Your senator is a member of the Judiciary Committee. Please click here to contact him or her and ask them to oppose this legislation. )
If you live in the Lansing area, or are able to attend this hearing, please join fellow supporters of medical marijuana by showing up to express your support for the MMMA. Remember that committee hearings are formal proceedings, so please dress and conduct yourself accordingly.
What: Senate Judiciary Committee meeting to consider Senate bills 616-18.
When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 210, Farnum Building, 125 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933
So how does this legislation unravel the MMMA? At first glance, the idea seems innocent. The proposals, Senate Bills 616-18, would reclassify medical marijuana (not marijuana generally) as a "Schedule II" substance in Michigan and change the distribution system to require it to be dispensed through pharmacies.
The problem is that under federal law doctors cannot prescribe and pharmacists cannot dispense marijuana. However, doctors do have a First Amendment right to recommend marijuana, which is how the MMMA works. If this bill passes, no doctor or pharmacist would risk losing their license — or worse, going to prison — by violating federal law.
In other words, passage of this bill would mean patients would be denied the medicine their doctor has recommended. As if that weren’t enough, the bills would prohibit home cultivation, preventing patients and their caregivers from growing their own medicine.
Don’t let your vote be ignored. You passed this law just a little over a year ago, and we now need to defend it. Make your voice heard by showing your support for the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act you helped pass. And don’t forget to forward this on to a friend!
Thank you,
Dan Riffle signature
Dan Riffle
Legislative Analyst
Marijuana Policy Project
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| Stephen Ross |
Note: Though not an LPM sponsored event, we expect the rally to be of general interest to Michigan Libertarians
The Southeast Michigan 9.12 Project has invited all Michigan Tea Parties and allied grassroots organizations to come to a rally starting at the southeast corner of Big Beaver and Coolidge, at the Somerset Mall in Troy, Michigan on January 16, 2010 at noon.
The Southeast Michigan 9.12 Project is a non-partisan, non-profit organization of concerned citizens. Our belief is that we must strive to put hostility aside, and address our nation’s very real challenges in an atmosphere that will truly give us hope, and that will lead to honest change. While we will be exercising our Constitutional rights by rallying, our mission is 3 fold: education, political activism, and organizing disenfranchised American citizens.
Our peaceful rally’s purpose is to express our concern and indignation with our elected representatives in Washington D.C. Congress and the President have failed to acknowledge that fellow citizens of the United States are concerned that the 2,000 pages plus bill will soon be passed into law. The result of this law will ultimately force everyone into a Federally mandated health care program. This one size fits all bill that is laden with pork, and is being forced upon the citizens of the United States does not remedy the problem. There are other alternatives. Congress and the President have refused to consider those alternatives all during the 2009, and now are recklessly deconstructing the best health care system in the world.
We are asking everyone to come as a family. We are asking everyone to ask their friends to come, and then to ask their friend’s friends to come. Come and learn more.
We will also be handing out our early releases of the State of the State and State of the Union Addresses.
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| Scotty Boman | If you missed the event you can see it on you tube:
or read the article:
Videos and write-up by Greg Stempfle. | |
| Bill Hall | Andy LeCureaux was re-elected to the Hazel Park City Council, coming in second of six candidates for four seats.
9 of 9 Precincts Reporting Hazel Park City Council (elect 4)
Name Percent Votes
Jeffrey A. Keeton 18.65% 817
Andy LeCureaux 18.81% 824
Richard A. Matkin 10.32% 452
Jan Parisi 20.57% 901
Donna Vance 12.99% 569
Michael Webb 18.40% 806
WRITE-IN 0.25% 11
Total 4,380
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Mark Byrne was defeated in his re-election to the Port Huron City Council, coming in 10th of 14 candidates for seven seats, falling only 60 votes short.
The council winners are Pauline Repp (2411 votes), Steven Miller (2146), James Fisher (1834), Alan Lewandowski (1782), Domingo Ruiz (1738), Brian Moeller (1736) and Sherry Archibald (1575).
Edged in the race were: Marty Doorn (1563), Ken Harris (1554), Mark Byrne (1516), B. Mark Neal (1333), Chad Noetzel (822), Irene Michels (565), Edison Palmer Jr. (559), Anthony America (16).
Total voters: 3,601, or 17.3%
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CITY OF BIG RAPIDS GENERAL ELECTION
COMMISSIONER – Vote for 2
Owen Bruce Everitt - 169
Bob Hendrickson - 199
Tom Hren - 97
Lorraine James - 286
Jim Nystrom - 145
Dan A. Rothstein - 306
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State Senate -- 95 of 100 precincts reporting (95%)
19th District Partial Term
Mike Nofs 18,848 61% (X)
Martin Griffin 10,822 35%
Greg Merle 377 1%
Steven Mobley 1,085 3%
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| | If you want Michigan to have a strong voice at the next national Libertarian Party Convention, RENEW YOUR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP NOW.
The party is shaped by the votes of the delegates. The size of the Michigan delegation is based on the number of dues ...paying sustaining members. The count will be based on the membership count at the end of October.
Give Michigan a strong voice in the 2010 platform and bylaws discussion.
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| Scotty Boman | Michigan Senate and House concurrent resolution No. 4 passed! These resolutions were officially supported by the Libertarian Party of Michigan at its 2009 Convention.
The Michigan Affiliate of Campaign for Liberty lobbied vigorously to make this happen.
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| Scotty Boman | Greg Merle is running for State Senate in the special election in the 19th district [November 3, 2009], in the Battle Creek – Jackson area of South Central Michigan. This is a race with no incumbent, in a district regarded as “safe” for neither the Republican nor Democrat candidate. To help Greg rock the boat, contact him at kanemaster@mac.com.
Better yet, visit him on Facebook:
He has recieved TV coverage. His interview is close to the end of this program:
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| Webmaster_LPM | There will be a bus going from Madison Heights for the Big Washington D.C. Tea Party on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. The bus will depart from the Home Depot on 12 Mile in Madison Heights on Friday, Sept 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm. We'll drive all night and arrive in Washington on Saturday morning for the Tea Party. Please bring your signs and all who want to join us. Our bus will depart from Washington Saturday evening, about 8:00 pm, drive all night, and arrive back in Madison Heights Sunday morning Sept. 13. The bus has adjustable, reclining seats, designed for sleeping, and rest room facilities on board.
The cost is $95 per person for the round trip, and does not include food. We may stop for breakfast Saturday morning and possibly for dinner in the evening on Saturday. We are still working out the details. We are suggesting you bring lunch for Saturday & snacks. Payment for the trip must be received by Saturday, August 8, 2009.
Mail checks to Sharon Snyder, 31758 Edgeworth Drive , Madison Heights , MI 48071 . If you have questions, call me at (248) 588-8741 or e-mail me at sharonsnyder@wowway.com. The day should be great fun and very productive.
Note: this is an item of interest to Libertarians but is not officially sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Michigan
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| Scotty Boman | Dally in the Ally is huge annual Street fair that was started by residents in an Alley Just South of Wayne State University. It features music, food, vendors, and an eclectic crowd of people who are open to new ideas.... including libertarianism.
[This is an item of interest to our members, not an event sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Michigan]
Music is from Noon to 11:00 PM, but I will need to set up by 8:30 AM, and break down by 9:45 PM.
Volunteers are needed for our "Individual Liberty" information table at this event. There is a special need for volunteers to help set up and keep watch in the morning.
Visit the Dally Web for details:
Location: The block bounded by W. Forest, W. Hancock, Second Ave., and Anthony Wayne. Detroit, MI 48201 Contact: Scotty Boman Phone: 313-247-2052 Email: scottyeducation@yahoo.com | |
| | Libertarians who are interested in doing outreach at this event should contact the event organizers ASAP:
Please see attached flier:
[This is an item of interest to our members, not an event sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Michigan] | |
| Scotty Boman | SCR 004 / SR 17 and HCR No. 6
were both approved by their commitees!
Way to go!
[This is an item of interest to our members, not an event sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Michigan]
The following is from an email sent by CJ Schuman Campaign for Liberty Wayne County Coordinator. [Campaign for Liberty is non-partisan and has no affiliation with the LPM or any other political party]
To Our Patriot Friends;
Campaign for Liberty has been notified by Michigan State Senator Bruce Patterson that his legislation, SCR 004 / SR 17, Michigan Sovereignty Under the 10th Amendment is scheduled
for hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, August 18, 1:00, Rm 210 Farnum Bldg.
A copy of the resolution is attached ( http://www.michiganlp.org/Shared%20Documents/2009-SICR-0004.pdf ). C4L has been diligently working with Senator Patterson, collecting petitions, making phone calls, etc. in an effort to bring this legislation out of committee, and get it to the Senate floor for debate. We have pledged to "fill the room" when the Committee meets on it.
If you are able to travel to Lansing on this date, please join us for this most important hearing.
Attendees are asked to wear appropriate business attire, remain respectful at all times, and do not disrupt or act in a fashion unbecoming a thoughtful citizen (no signs). Our group will gather at the statue in front of the Capitol Building between noon-12:30, and will proceed to the hearing at 12:45 If you have petitions that need to be turned in, please bring them with you. If you want to double-check the status of the meeting before leaving home, please call Senator Patterson's intern Scott at 517 373-1606.
Those of you who are unable to attend can also do your share. Please call one, two, or all of the Judiciary Committee members, and ask them to support this critical legislation.
With all the new Federal legislative mandates and regulations coming out of Washington, it is more important than ever that we never forget that Michigan is a sovereign state, and we are its sovereign citizens.
The Judiciary Committee members are:
(Chair) Wayne Kuipers (R-30) 517 373-6920
(V Chair) Alan Cropsy (R-33) 517 373-3760 (Co-Sponsor)
Alan Sanborn (R-11) 517 373-7670 (Co-Sponsor)
Bruce Patterson (R-7) 517 373-7350 (Sponsor)
Tony Stamas (R-36) 517 373-7946
(Min VC) Gretchen Whitmer (D-23) 517 373-1734
Hansen Clarke (D-1) 517 373-7346
Ray Basham (D-8) 517 373-7800
Thanks for all you do,
CJ Schuman
Campaign for Liberty
Wayne County Coordinator
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Since the initial post, Tony DeMott (State C4L organizer) found out HCR no. 6 (Anti Real ID) would be heard in the Senate Transportation Committee.
SCR006 (Anti Real ID)
Senators Gilbert (C) (R-25) (517) 373-7708
Kahn (VC) (R-32) (517) 373-1760 (Sponsor)
Van Woerkom (R-34) (517) 373-1635
Basham (MVC) (D-8) (517) 373-7800
Gleason (D-27) (517) 373-0142 (Sponsor)
p.s. feel free to pass this to your liberty-minded friends, family, and neighbors.
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- Stopping the so-called "Cap and Trade" bill.
- Asking Senators to cosponsor "S 604: Federal Reserve Board Sunshine Act of 2009."
- And Stopping the Pass Act (a new accelerated version of "Real ID")
The Senate Switchboard number is:
(202) 224-3121 or toll free at 888-355-3588 or 888-818-6641.
An email and snail mail can serve as a follow-up. Calls, letters and emails are most effective when they focus on one issue at a time.
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| Webmaster_LPM | Libertarian leaders and Volunteers:
The Tax Day tea parties are a national phenomenon that some argue have been set up by pseudo-libertarian Republican types. Nonetheless, the libertarian reality of those who have been turning out tends to take charge.
While at your party, if you would like to pass out the Libertarian Party´s "political puzzle" brochure (from www.lpstuff.com), please contact Emily, state chair, at chair@mi.lp.org for a supply.
Thank you for your efforts on behalf of liberty.
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| Scotty Boman | New officers were elected at this years convention. Please see the "Officers and Staff" page for results:
A resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of the delegates, and the following press release was sent out:
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| Bill Hall | Click here for details:
The Libertarian Party of Michigan will be holding it's annual convention. The convention will be held in Jackson.
1-800-free-now
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| Scotty Boman | After a well organized campaign (for Mount Clemens Community Schools Board of Education), Libertarian (and Campaign for Liberty activist) John Cruz placed second with 36.6% of the vote behind incumbent Steven Gravlin who won with 46.3% of the vote.
Results of the May 5th election are listed here:
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| Scotty Boman | Libertarian Bruce S. Gosling was re-elected to Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees:
Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees
(Two elected to six-year terms)
David Allen: 2,100
Bruce S. Gosling: 1,931 (re-elected)
James D. Moshier: 1,914 | |
| Scotty Boman | This list is from an email sent out by
Jason Lenz
MICHIGAN TAX DAY TEA PARTIES:
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City: Adrian
When: April 15, Noon
Where: in front of the old court house (corner of Main St and Maple Ave)
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City: Big Rapids
When: April 15, Noon
Where:Post Office
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City: Clair Shores
When: April 15th, 4pm-7pm
Where: North west corner of 11 mile road and Harper
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City: Coldwater
When: April 15, 5:30 p.m. until…
Where: Four Corners Park
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City: Farmington Hills
When: April 15, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
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City: Grand Haven
When: April 15, Noon
Where: City Hall, 519 Washington
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City: Grand Rapids
When: April 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Where:Ah-nab-awen Park, located in front of the Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum
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City: Grayling
When: April 15, 5:00pm
Where:Grayrock Cafe
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City: Grosse Point
When: April 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms
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City: Holland
When: April 15, Noon
Where: Centennial Park (corner of 10th and River)
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City: Houghton County
When: April 15, Noon
Where: Houghton County Courthouse
Contact: :906-483-3840
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City: Hudsonville
When: April 15, Noon - 1:00
Where: Gemmen’s parking lot
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City: Jackson
When: April 15, 6:00 pm
Where: Under the Oaks Park (Corner of Second & Franklin Sts.)
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City: L’anse
When: April 15, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Waterfront Park on Lake Superior
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City: Lapeer
When: April 15, 12:00 Noon
Where: Lawn of the Historic Courthouse
Other Info: Danette Starr Lowery 810-614-8878
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City: Lansing
When: April 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Where: Michigan State Capitol, 100 N Capitol Ave
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City: Livonia When: April 15th, 2009 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Where: Stand on sidewalks on Haggerty Road between 7 & 8 Mile Road Other Info: Bring signs, cell phones to call politicians Contact: patriots04freedom@yahoo.com————-
City: Midland
When: April 15, 6:30pm
Where: Main Street in front of Court House
Other Info:Enough is Enough! Let’s protest the war on Prosperity!
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City: Monroe
When: April 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: St. Marys Park, corner of Elm and Monroe Streets
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City: Muskegon
When: April 15, 12:00 noon - 2:00pm
Where: Heritage Landing Park, 7th St and Western at the Pavillion
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City: Plymouth Where: April 15th, 2009, 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Where: Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth, Michigan Event info: Guest speakers, live music, drama Other info: Signs, cell phones to call politicians Contact: patriots04freedom@yahoo.com————-
City: Port Huron
When: April 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: In front of Grove Mall at the end of I-94, Pine Grove between Garfield & Sanborn
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City: Rives Junction
When: April 15, 12:00 noon
Where: 11625 Clinton Rd., Tompkins Center (12 mi. West of Jackson on M-50 (Clinton Rd.)
Contact: EMAIL
Other Info: Bring: American Flag(s), Poster(s), Friends
Phone: 517-569-3820
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City: St Paul
When: Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Capitol
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City: Troy
When: April 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Where: Sidewalk along Big Beaver Rd in front of the Troy City Hall (500 W. Big Beaver)
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| Scotty Boman | In a recent email update, Campaign for Liberty activist, and LP member John Cruz told supporters "I'm pleased to report that things are going great!" In reference to his run for Mt. Clemens School Board.
His first mailing went out this morning to the absentee voters to deliver his message of common sense education. A general mailing to the general election voters will go out soon, depending on how much money he can still raise. He also completed his lit drop today.
Cruz announced that his campaign is the only campaign committee for Mt. Clemens School Board to no longer have a waiver: meaning They are the only campaign out of all the board members to raise and spend over $1,000!
He is still accepting donations at:
Cruz also has signs available for Mt. Clemens voters. In his update he reported,
"I'm ecstatic with the way they look. Thanks to the people @ www.signs365.com in Macomb Township for doing such an awesome job, we're going to really PAINT THE TOWN RED with these."
Those interested in a sign, can let John know either by email ( john@electjohncruz.com) with your address or call him at 586 354 8735 so he can make a drop. He had 50 at last count, but he can always order more if he (hopefully) runs out.
Cruz concluded his recent update saying,
"Thanks to everyone for your dedicated support. It means more than you will ever know.
In Liberty,
John Cruz"
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| Scotty Boman | Dear Friend of Liberty:
I am sending this email to urge you to support my friend John Cruz. I first met Mr. Cruz while working with him on the Ron Paul for president campaign. Since that time I have found him to be a steadfast advocate of individual liberty and Constitutional government.
Now he is a candidate for the Mount Clemens Schools Board of Education. I urge you to visit his website at:
Please consider supporting him in any way you can.
He will have a fundraiser this Sunday:
What: Bowling Fundraiser for John Cruz
When: 03/22/09, 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Where: Where: Rec Bowl in Mount Clemens, 40 Crocker Blvd, Mt Clemens, MI - (586) 468-7746
In Liberty,
Scotty Boman | |
| Bill Hall | Dear Friends of Liberty,
Students for a Free Economy and the Michigan State University's Young Americans for Liberty are proud to bring Susette Kelo to Michigan State University to tell her story of government abuse and what she's doing about it.
Susette is the owner of the now famous little pink house that the city of New London, Connecticut took from her so they could move forward on their "development plans" on the property. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that taking private property from one person and giving it to another was OK, as long as government was doing it for the "public good" - in this case to get higher tax revenues from a larger development.
The Kelo decision sparked a national outrage as groups from the Institute for Justice to the NAACP opposed it. Citizens in many states pushed efforts to limit such government abuse, but the fight continues...
Susette will be sharing her experiences and her new book will be available for sale and signing.
The event is free and open to all, so come support the most fundamental human rights - property rights.
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009, 7 p.m.
MSU Student Union Parlor C on the 2nd floor.
The MSU Student Union is located on the corner of Grand River Ave. and Abbott in East Lansing, MI.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Moore
MSU Young Americans for Liberty | |
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| Webmaster_LPM | This afternoon the House began debate on the Democratic-drafted $825 billion economic stimulus package (H.R. 1) with a vote expected on Wednesday, January 28.
All Americans who are concerned over the fiscal irresponsibility of Congress and the inflationary effects of its trillion dollar deficits, trillion dollar bailouts, and trillion dollar stimulus package, must contact their representative immediately in opposition to H.R. 1, the economic stimulus package.
Please go to the following page (the John Birch Society does a fine job of explaining via Ron Paul's arguments why the act is so awful) and send an email or a snail mail to your Congressperson:
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| Scotty Boman | At this year's Liberty Fest (January 24th) attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a man who helped make legal medical marijuana a reality in Michigan. He is Charles Snyder III. Mr. Snyder has played an integral role in passing multiple local initiatives as well as Proposal 1.
He is not only an activist but also a patient: He has a bone disorder call Nail Patella Syndrome (NPS). Seven years ago he discovered that the federal government was supplying 5 remaining patients with 300 marijuana cigarettes a month, and, one of the five also had NPS. George McMahon has been receiving his marijuana for over 20 years. Immediately Mr. Snyder made up his mind to turn this seeming curse into a blessing by showing the inconsistency between how Mr. McMahon was treated compared to himself being persecuted.
Having co-founded Flint Coalition for Compassionate Care (FCCC), Mr. Snyder speaks fluently about both medical and political aspects of medical cannabis from personal experience. Mr. Snyder should be an inspiration to all who seek a more free Michigan.
Seating is limited, so register early to make sure you don't miss out on this opportunity.
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Other Liberty Fest (2008 Defender of Liberty Awards Presentation) information:
Date: 1/24/2009
Time: 5:15 PM to 8:40 PM
Description: A cash bar will be available and dinner is served family style. We will need to take advanced reservations...
Please link to
To reserve tickets. Early registration is essential since we must submit a count 2 weeks prior to the event.
Location: Dimitri's on the Avenue, 14316 Michigan Avenue. Dearborn, MI
Contact: Scotty Boman
Phone: 313-247-2052
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| Scotty Boman | Leon Drolet is chair of the Michigan Taxpayer's Alliance as well as recently being County Commissioner for Macomb County, Michigan. He was also Treasurer of Michigan Recalls who sought the recalls of several state legislators for their vote in favor of a tax increase during Michigan's spending crisis in 2007.
In 2008 Mr. Drolet spearheaded an effort by the recall Michigan Speaker of the Michigan house Andy Dillon. While Dillon survived November's recall vote, the effort put Michigan's lawmakers on notice. They now no that any tax increase will be noticed, and there will be political consequences.
From 2000 to 2006 Drolet served in the Michigan House of Representatives. Drolet also served as a Macomb County, Michigan county commissioner from 1999-2000.
In the 2006 election he acted as state-wide Chair of the successful Michigan Civil Rights Initiative. The Libertarian Party of Michigan was the only party to endorse the initiative. The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative used the petition process to place a state constitutional amendment (Proposal 2 of November, 2006) before voters that prohibits governments in Michigan from discriminating against, or giving preferential treatment to, any citizen on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity or national origin in the operation of government hiring, contracting, or state university admissions. The amendment was approved by 58% of voters despite the fact that proponents were heavily outspent in the campaign by opponents who supported race-based government preference programs.
During his final term in the state legislature, Drolet co-authored a state constitutional amendment that prohibited governments in Michigan from using their power of eminent domain to seize citizens private property and turn it over to new owners for their private use. This proposed amendment was Proposal 4 in the November, 2006 election and was overwhelmingly adopted by voters.
But Mr. Drolet is best known among Libertarians for introducing HB5237 on October 16th, 2001. This bill made it easier for a party to remain on the ballot. Prior law required it to poll the needed number of votes for its candidate who was listed closest to the top of the ballot (president in presidential election years, and governor in mid-term years, are the offices closest to the top of the ballot). The bill now lets a party meet the vote test by the vote for any of its statewide candidates. The bill became law on May 30th 2002.
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| Scotty Boman | There is an urgent need for attendance by citizens to ensure compliance with the voter's wishes.
Begin: 1/5/2009 9:00 AM
Description: Meetup Description: The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) will be holding a public hearing on January 5 at 9:00 a.m. in Lansing. Please let me know at Karen@mpp.org if you are interested and able to attend. It is particularly important that qualifying patients, doctors, and attorneys speak out at the hearing. If you are able to attend, please remember to be respectful and polite and to dress appropriately for a government hearing.
Thank you for supporting the Marijuana Policy Project. Please pass this message on to other supporters of Proposal 1 so we can ensure that the law is implemented faithfully.
Background: Draft medical marijuana rules need to be revised
On December 5, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) issued draft rules for Michigan's new medical marijuana law, Proposal 1. The draft rules go much further than the department's role under Proposal 1 and in several areas conflict with it. The MDCH has a comment period, and based on the comments will consider revising the rules. We need your help to make sure they do.
Please take the time to write and submit a comment urging the MDCH to bring the rules in line with the law. Be sure to be respectful and polite in your letters, which are due by 5:00 p.m. on January 9.
Proposal 1 tasked the MDCH with issuing state registry ID cards to qualifying patients, which will protect them from arrest. It gave the MDCH authority to issue rules about processing applications, adding additional qualifying conditions, and setting fees. But these draft rules go much further and seek to rewrite new and unreasonable requirements into the voter-enacted law. Here are some of the provisions of the draft rules that conflict with Proposal 1 and need to be revised:
The draft rules would require patients and caregivers to submit inventory reports on their marijuana cultivation each year. The law does not require any such records, and the department does not have the authority to require them. Inventory reports would be self-incriminating since they would document violations of federal law.
The draft rules indicate that all marijuana must be kept in an enclosed locked facility, when the law only requires that marijuana plants be stored in an enclosed, locked facility. There is no similar restriction for potentially deadly medications like prescription morphine, oxycontin, or methamphetamine.
The draft rules provide for monitoring, inspections, and reporting by the department that is not provided for in the act.
The draft rules seek to define a "public place" where marijuana cannot be used to include anywhere "visible to the public." This could include a front porch or the inside of a patient's house, if the patient is near the window.
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| Webmaster_LPM | The Libertarian Party election results are completely detailed in this PDF file:
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| | Two candidates (Tom Bagwell and Larry Johnson) were elected Ypsilanti Township Park Commissioners...
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| Webmaster_LPM | From David Gillie:
Federal Reserve Office Building 1600 East Warren about 3 blocks east of I-75 Detroit, Michigan This Saturday November 22 (Date of JFK assassination and Jekyll Island meeting) Activities begin at 2 PM, but come a little early. Make your own signs or just join us. There will be plenty of extra signs. If you live in another State, see site for a rally near you: http://www.endthefed.us/See list of who's endorsing this National Rally (panel on left)...great videos too! Disclaimer: This event sponsored by End the Fed USA http://www.endthefed.us/. The announcement of this event by the LPM does not mean the LPM endorses or sponsors the event or its organizers.
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From Greg Stempfle here is a table of past LP presidential performance:
2008 Primary Ron Paul 54,475 6.27%
(Ron Paul ran as a Republican in 2008)
2004 Michael Badnarik 10,548 0.22%
2000 Harry Browne 16,711 0.39%
1996 Harry Browne 27,980 0.70%
1992 Andre Marrou 10,121 0.24%
1988 Ron Paul 18,567 0.50%
1984 David Bergland 10,055 0.26 %
1980 Ed Clark 41,597 1.06 %
1976 Roger MacBride 5,406 0.15 %
1972 John Hospers not on ballot | |
| Brian Wright | You are cordially invited to the
2008 "American Economy in Crisis" SYMPOSIUM
at the MACOMB UNIVERSITY CENTER
9 a.m. - noon, Saturday, November 1, 2008
44575 Garfield Road,UC-1
Clinton Township, Michigan
Featured speakers include:
Joseph A. Weglarz, senior lecturer at UDM on
"The Winners and the Losers"
Ryan Mackinder, financial associate at Thrivent
Financial on "Capital Based Macro-Economics"
David R. Breuhan, vice president and portfolio
manager at Gregory J. Schwartz and Company, Inc. on
"Capital Markets: An Overview"
Harry C. Veryser, senior lecturer at UDM on
"A Program for Monetary Reform"
Paul M. Veryser, vice president of PMA on
"Manufacturing: Requirements for Recovery"
*** Seating is limited!! RSVP to Maryrose Patrick at 313-993-1589.***
*** This event is sponsored by the University of Detroit Mercy, Department of Economics, Macomb University Center, Clinton Township, Michigan and the UDM Center, Michigan Council on Economic Education***
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| | Grand Rapids broadcasters, WOOD TV 8 and WZZM TV 13 both interviewed Libertarian Candidate Scotty Boman, and broadcast the interview early in their evening newscasts.
The lead story on the WOOD web page was titled:
"Libertarian candidate protests Senate debate"
The WZZM story emphasized accuracy with the title:
The event was also mentioned on MSNBC:
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