81. In Praise Of The Libertarian Party as though I would choose a political party or organization of any kind in the This should be the major purpose of any libertarian political campaign. http://www.harrybrowne.org/articles/PraiseLibertarianParty.htm

In Praise of the Libertarian Party by Harry Browne June With the Libertarian Party (LP) on television last weekend choosing its presidential nominee, it’s time for the smug, superior types to come out of the woodwork and tell us what a sorry spectacle the party is. Every four years around this time we get statements like these from libertarians who aren’t in the party: " The Libertarian Party has finished its regularly scheduled exercise in futility ." " The LP has displayed a genius for assigning itself a role in American politics akin to irrelevance ." As though that weren’t bad enough, disgruntled party members also level broadsides when they don’t get what they want: " The LP attempted to shoot itself in the foot by not nominating [Aaron Russo] for president ." I recently received an email message from someone asking, "If the LP was a stock that you (or I) had bought 20 years ago, based on its performance would you still be holding onto it?" as though I would choose a political party or organization of any kind in the same way I would choose a stock.

82. Libertarian Party Of Wisconsin Thompson will focus on deciding whether he will run for future political office, The libertarian party of Wisconsin, LPWI, has given it’s 2004 Liberty http://www.lpwi.org/

W isconsin Libertarian Headlines Libertarians Elect New State Officers The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin elected new officers at its convention held March 19 at the Pallas Restaurant in West Allis. Arif Khan, 2004 candidate for US Senate, was elected by a large majority. Outgoing chair Ed Thompson, 2002 candidate for Governor, did not seek re-election. Thompson will focus on deciding whether he will run for future political office, as well as running his Mr. Ed's Tee-Pee restaurant in Tomah. Click here for complete listing Prosecution of Adam Raisbeck First, John Bensen condemned the prosecution of Adam Raisbeck. Then, Ed Thompson condemned the prosecution of Adam Raisbeck. Now, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin condemns the prosecution of Adam Raisbeck. Read Entire Press Release Kerkman Recipient of 2004 Liberty Award been the unofficial secretary of the LPWI.

83. The Volokh Conspiracy - But even a handful of political activists in local and state party organizations Whatever one thinks of the initial creation of the libertarian party, http://volokh.com/posts/chain_1109171094.shtml

The Volokh Conspiracy Contact Subscribe Features ... Search Randy Barnett February 23, 2005 at 10:04am 25 Trackbacks Possibly More Trackbacks Libertarians and Republicans: There is an interesting exchange between Ryan Sager and Ramesh Ponnuru about the role of libertarians in the Republican coalition (Instapundit has the links here ). This is a complicated subject about which I would have a good deal to say if I had the time to compose a careful post. But I do want to make one point. In hindsight, I think that the creation of the Libertarian Party has been very detrimental to the political influence of libertarians. Some voters (not many lately) and, more importantly, those libertarians who are interested in engaging in political activism (which does not include me) have been drained from both political parties, rendering both parties less libertarian at the margin. Put another way, in proportional voting parliamentary systems, there are many political parties and governments are often formed by organizing a coalition in which they must cater to smaller parties, especially when holding a only slim paliamentary majority. In a winner-take-all first-past-the-post electoral systemlike we have in elections for both Congress and the presidencythe major parties are each themselves coalitions of political interests. To win an election, they need to gather a coalition of voters to get over 50% of the vote, so the marginal voters become important to them. Of course, they cannot make efforts to reach marginal voters that completely alienate their "base" (which is one the problems facing Democrats at the moment).

84. California Online Voter Guide -- 1998 General Election -- Political Parties There are eight qualified political parties in California. We asked each party what they stand for Keep the libertarian party on the California ballot http://www.calvoter.org/voter/elections/archive/98general/parties.html

CALIFORNIA'S POLITICAL PARTIES When you sign up to vote, you choose whether you want to join a political party. There are eight qualified political parties in California. We asked each party what they stand for and what their priorities are. Here's what they said: AMERICAN INDEPENDENT This party has about 276,000 members in California Contact Information phone: address: P.O. Box 180 Durham, CA 95938 email: MertFly@aol.com web: www.wordpr.com/aip/ WHAT THEY STAND FOR The American Independent Party stands for traditional moral values and the God-given rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This party believes government should uphold the United States Constitution, including protection of life and property and a strong national defense. TOP PRIORITIES End Federal income tax Do away with the Federal Reserve which increases the national debt Bring back parent and local control of children's education DEMOCRATIC This party has about 6.8 million members in California. Contact Information phone: address: 911 20th Street Sacramento, CA 95814-3115

85. American Civil Liberties Union : ACLU And Libertarian Party Ask Court To Correct Under the law, major political party candidates will be labeled by party We Libertarians are proud of our political point of view and want to establish http://www.aclu.org/VotingRights/VotingRights.cfm?ID=10305&c=32

86. The San Diego Libertarian Party : SDLP The SDLP boasts more members than any other libertarian party chapter in the Please join us for one of our many political or social special events such http://www.sdlp.org/

Register to Vote Join an Email List Letters to the Editor Purchase Merchandise ... Home Join our low volume annoucement list. Name (optional): Email address: World's Smallest Political Quiz Where do you fit? Welcome to the SDLP Web Presence The SDLP boasts more members than any other Libertarian Party chapter in the nation. It's also the most active. In 2004 we had quality candidates running in every single partisan race in the county. In fact, we had more candidates running in San Diego County than the San Diego Republicans! Please join us for one of our many political or social special events such as our annual April 15th income tax protest, summer beach party, 4th of july BBQ, or Christmas party. We have a Liberty toastmasters club which meets weekly, as well as a weekly television show. Join us for our monthly hike, or exciting supper club which features high profile speakers. And be sure to check out our monthly newsletter and join our low-volume email announcment list to always keep up to date on important San Diego events. The public interest is best served by the free exchange of ideas.

87. The Libertarian Party Is Missing The Boat But, where is the libertarian party? After all, the libertarian platform espouses Few are sure whether libertarianism represents a political party or a http://users.aol.com/mrjeffchlg/libboat.htm

The Libertarian Party is Missing the Boat The American Electorate is dissatisfied with the two major political parties. Recent polls suggest that a majority of Americans yearn for a viable third party that reflects their values and better serves their interests. With great fanfare, Ross Perot and his supporters established the Reform Party in California in eighteen days; they expect similar success in other States. But, where is the Libertarian Party? After all, the Libertarian platform espouses most of the tenets of the so-called "Republican Revolution," and the Libertarians were saying it first. The libertarian philosophy is gaining wider acceptance throughout America, especially in the West. The Libertarian Party, however, suffers from disorganization and parochialism. The Party has thus failed to assume its proper role as the real alternative to the Democrats and Republicans. Libertarianism emphasizes individual freedom, small government, and low taxes. Libertarians stress personal responsibility, with minimal government intrusion on the individual's ability to succeed or fail. Established in 1971, the Libertarian Party has gradually swelled to a national registry of 120,000 citizens; 70,000 of these registered Libertarians live in California. The Party faithful comprise 12,000 dues-paying members, 2,000 of which reside in California. With their focus on the individual, however, Libertarians tend to distrust government and other social institutions. This philosophy impedes Party growth; it's difficult to build a political party with members who don't believe in political parties. Therefore, most Libertarian Party policy is shaped at the local level, with little coordination between County Chapters or oversight by State and National leaders.

88. Third Party Independents Libertarian Group Plotting To Take The problem with the libertarian party is that they show the obvious flaws in http//www.lp.org America s third largest political party larger than http://www.watchblog.com/thirdparty/archives/000030.html

89. Third Parties And Battleground States By contrast, the libertarian party successfully placed its 2000 presidential candidate The Evolution of American political Parties in the PostWar Era. http://www.apsanet.org/content_5253.cfm

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90. Magnifisyncopathological: My First Political Party! I get the sense that this problem of wishing to debate political issues interferes in Also there was a rep from the national libertarian party on hand. http://www.drizzten.com/blargchives/000506.html

Magnifisyncopathological Quot homines tot sententiae The opinions of a libertarian anarchist in Austin, TX. Magnifisyncopathological Monthly Archives Recent Entries September 03, 2003 My First Political Party! Updates below. So I went to the September Business Meeting of the Travis County Libertarian Party , the first time I've ever made the effort to get this close to political activism. I made the decision to do this after finally choosing to act upon a message from the Austin Liberator e-mail list. The message promoted the next event in the Distinguished Speaker Series : Ed Clark from Austin Energy , who'll be speaking about deregulation, the California energy mess, the recent northeast blackout, and other things. After calling Rick McGinnis (a very friendly guy) to confirm a slot, I figured I should check out the TCLP and get a personal feel for the people there. They usually meet at the Old Quarry Library on 7501 Village Center Drive off Far West Blvd from 6:45pm till 8. I screwed up and didn't find the place in time back last year when I resolved to check them out, but I got there early and made it fine tonight. The atmosphere was relaxed and mostly productive. Patrick Dixon, the TCLP Chair, got things moving. Having the attitude I have towards formal organizations, it took me a bit to adjust to the format of the proceedings. Recognizings, reports, agendas, minutes, and all that. I apparently picked a good night to drop by, as several folks mentioned attendance was the highest they'd seen in some time.

91. Libertarian Party Of Delaware The libertarian party is the thirdlargest political party in the United States as well as the State of Delaware. Our party stands on a strong platform of http://www.de.lp.org/

Libertarian Party of Delaware P.O. Box 1472; Dover, DE 19903-1472 - (302) 659-1920 Home Calendar Events News ... Register to Vote Welcome The Libertarian Party is the third-largest political party in the United States as well as the State of Delaware. Our party stands on a strong platform of limited government, personal freedom and responsibility, and privacy. Please feel free to browse our site for the latest news about the Libertarian Party in the State of Delaware and all across the nation, or request more information What do Libertarians Believe In? Libertarians believe in free markets and free minds. We don't believe that anyone should initiate force against another person to achieve their goals. This means that it's as wrong to take tax money from someone to fund a welfare program as it is to hold someone up at gunpoint to steal their wallet. To us, force is force, whether it's a gun or a law. Libertarians believe government's only purpose is to protect people from violence and coercion. They value individual responsibility, and tolerate economic and social diversity. Are you a libertarian?

92. Libertarian < Political Party < Government < United States < : News Feed libertarian political party Government United States news feed. http://schema-root.org/region/americas/north_america/usa/government/political_pa

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93. Libertarian Party FAQ: Commonly Asked Questions the libertarian party is the third largest political party in America. libertarian themes are part of contemporary political discourse. 9. http://www.faqs.org/faqs/libertarian/party/common-questions/

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94. BatesLine: Does The Libertarian Party Hurt Libertarianism? I agree with the comment on how libertarians (or any other political action or Our twoparty political system, though imperfect, has been an effective http://www.batesline.com/archives/001367.html

BatesLine Reflections on the news by Michael D. Bates, a software engineer and neighborhood leader in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. Comment on this weblog by e-mailing "blog" at this domain (batesline.com). « Adding Tulsa bloggers to the blogroll Main Take the Slauson cutoff (you know what to do next) » February 24, 2005 Does the Libertarian Party hurt libertarianism? Randy Barnett, writing at the Volokh Conspiracy, urges libertarians to refocus on getting libertarian candidates to succeed within the two-party system: Libertarians should stop thinking of parties as teams and think of them instead as the playoffs. In NFL football terms, The Democrats are the AFC and the Republicans the NFC. To get into the Superbowl, you have to survive the season and the playoffs in your respective conference. In effect, Libertarians want to form their own league which no one but themselves is interested in watching. And they assure themselves of never making the playoffs much less the Superbowl. The analogy is apt, especially because of ballot access laws that institutionalize the two parties in many states (Oklahoma, particularly), the way legislative bodies organize themselves into majority and minority caucuses, and a voting system that penalizes third-party votes vote for a third-party candidate in our first-past-the-post system and you probably help your least favorite candidate. In another post , he points out that the existence of the Libertarian Party drains libertarian activists from the two major parties, giving them less influence.

95. CNN.com Specials The libertarian party favors minimizing the federal government s authority While once a prominent national political force, the Socialist party USA now http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/special/president/candidates/third.parties.html

International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports THIRD PARTIES Election Results Electoral Map The Candidates: George W. Bush John Kerry Ralph Nader Third Parties Showdown States: Pick state: Colorado Florida Iowa Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania West Virginia Wisconsin Poll Tracker Candidate Tracker Campaign Ads Electoral Rating ... The Debates The Conventions: Democratic Republican The Primaries Timeline Pick state: Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut DC Delaware Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada N. Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island S. Carolina S. Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Virgin Islands Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Blogosphere Election Express Campus Vibe Inside Edge While the Democrats and Republicans dominate the headlines, many other political parties have eyes on the White House. Check out the parties below which have run presidential campaigns in the recent past and those that could contend this election season. Party Web site Constitution In an anticipated move, the Constitution Party nominated Maryland attorney and anti-abortion activist Michael Peroutka for president at its national convention June 23-26 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The Constitution Party supports a strict constitutional interpretation limiting the federal government's roles, fighting the "corruptive influence of political parties" and bolstering the Bible's influence in public life, particularly the U.S. legal system. Chuck Baldwin, a Baptist pastor and syndicatd talk radio host, is Peroutka's running mate.

96. Political Parties, Philosophies & Poppycock -- Dan.tobias.name Discussions and links related to political movements, parties, ideologies, etc. libertarian party national site; Harry Browne was the libertarian party http://dan.tobias.name/controversies/parties.html

"You have two paths before you. One path leads to utter destruction. The other path leads to total annihilation. We pray you have the wisdom to choose well." Woody Allen Keyword Search: dan.tobias.name All my sites Other Sites dan.tobias.name Controversies Dan's Political and Controversial Site: Right ... Seccessionists This section links to various groups, individuals, and sites representing various sides in the political debate. If you're not sure what side you're on, try these quizzes to see where you stand: World's Smallest Political Quiz Political Compass Politopia The Right... Do they have the Right Stuff? Do you want a smaller and less intrusive government, except for the parts that peek into your bedroom to enforce standards of "decency," intervene overseas to make sure the "right" dictators stay in power (instead of being overthrown by the "left" ones), and line the pockets of the military-industrial complex? Then check out these sites... The Christian Coalition periodically attempts to flex its political power. This political organization using a religious name is seeking a right-wing, "family-values" platform, claiming to speak for all Christians of America, though there are many Christians of various denominations who disagree with this platform, not to mention the many non-Christians who are also citizens of the U.S.A. and who would rather this not be declared a "Christian Nation." (The Senate and President Adams endorsed a treaty, early in the history of the U.S., that declared that "The government of the United States is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion.")

97. Green-Libertarian Politics And Theory It has two aspects 1) A political party, 2) A Theoretical Aspect. The goal of ecolibertarian theorizing is merely to determine which political system is http://www.efn.org/~bsharvy/ecolibparty.html

Green-Libertarian Politics and Theory Political Systems for a Small Planet A word on words: The term for the political philosophy under discussion here varies from "Eco-Libertarian" to "Socialist-Libertarian" to "Eco-Socialist-Libertarian." They all refer to the same philosophy. The problem is that the most natural names for this philosophy have been consistently used by other groups: "Socialist-Libertarian" is used by Noam Chomsky and his groupies, and "Eco-Libertarian" tends to denote the position that the environment will be adequately protected by a system of strong property rights and no government regulation. So I am left with "Eco-Socialist-Libertarian." Yech. If you think of something better, let me know. ("Green-Libertarian"? Glibertarian?) Ben Sharvy Articles Green-Libertarianism for Dummies: A Simple Introduction Green-Libertarian Theory (under development, may not exist at this Web site yet) Green-Libertarian Policies and Examples The First Green-Libertarian: John Locke (1632-1704) Beauty Refutes the Liberal NEW! Spare Me All the Longwinded Philosphical Gorp Quicky summary of a pivotal point.

98. Libertarian Party Of Hawai'i is the Hawaii affiliate of The libertarian party of the United States. The libertarian party is the only political party dedicated to both individual http://www.hi.lp.org/

Libertarian Party of Hawaii Newsletters Meetings We'd love to see you at our next meeting. Here's how to find it. Audio MP3 Robert LeFevre's audio commentaries About Us Things your mother never told you about the Libertarian Party Quiz Are you a closet Libertarian? Take our 2-minute quiz to find out. Join LPH Join or donate to the only party that really wants to stop Government spending Testimony Directory of Hawaii Libertarian Party Testimony to the Hawaii State Legislator. SpeedCams Just say No to Speed Cameras. Take Action Now. Priority Challenge Determining What is a Priority Challenge for Lawmakers By Lowell L. Kalapa Contact Info Contact info for your congressional representatives. All you need is your zip code and zip plus. Guns on Planes Guns on Airlines Quiz for Politicians Hard Questions for Politicians Too Much Government? Why Libertarians think there's too much government, and what we want to do about it. Also, Constitution of the United States of America Education See how one Hawai'i Libertarian views current education issues Forum A Libertarian Slant on current local and national issues Database Survey Please fill out our Member/Non-Member Database Survey Email Lists Add your email address to our Announcement List and/or our Discussion List (or remove it, if you must)

99. The Federalist Patriot - Major American Political Party Platforms Major American political party Platforms. 2004 Democratic Republican - libertarian - Constitution; 2000 Democratic -Republican - American Reform - http://federalistpatriot.us/histdocs/platforms/

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100. CSU Libraries Colorado Political Parties February 13 Last day to affiliate with a political party in order to participate in Green party Official site for the Green party; libertarian party http://lib.colostate.edu/news/election2004/

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