The USS Rebel Crusader, a Star Trek/Sci-Fi fandom ship associated with the Pride Power Imperium, was mentioned in an article published in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, November 23, 2010. The article dealt with a Brooklyn Chili Takedown that took place in Park Slope on Sunday, November 21, 2010.
The article, entitled "In Brooklyn, a Chili in the Air" by Andy Battaglia, can be found at:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704243904575630872363195574.html
The relevant quotation from the article is the following:
Tom Stevens, a lawyer from Queens, learned about the event by way of a "Star Trek"/science-fiction "fan ship" on the internet called the USS Rebel Crusader, for which he serves as Commanding Officer. "My mom is always watching the food channels, so I think that influenced me," Mr. Stevens said of his decision to attend his first food competition. "But I'm very egotistic. I make my own judgments." Asked how he felt after eating so much chili, he replied, "I'm a little hot right now."
The USS Rebel Crusader is a Star Trek/Sci-Fi/Action Hero fandom ship associated with the Pride Power Imperium. It is a time ship equipped with ablative armour, phase cloaking and stealth technology. All members of its genetically enhanced crew have a life span of between 200-250 years and have enhanced strength, intelligence, health, virility and looks. The male members of the crew are also particularly well-endowed. The USS Rebel Crusader holds meetings, sponsors events, goes to movies, attends conventions, and shares sci-fi information as well as hard science news.
The ship's Yahoo Group is located at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USS_RebelCrusader
The USS Rebel Crusader's slogan is "Semper Erectus". Its motto is "Never Go Off Half-Cocked" and its adopted quotation is "Wrong thinking is punishable; Right thinking will be as quickly rewarded!" (The Keeper - Talos IV)
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Alden Link Resigns MLP Membership In Protest To Its Treatment Of LPQC Members Sam Sloan & Dr. Tom Stevens
On November 23, 2010, Alden Link, the Libertarian Party's Candidate for Lt. Governor of New York State in 2010, resigned his membership in the Manhattan Libertarian Party in protest to the way it and the New York Libertarian Party has treated Libertarian Party of Queens County members Sam Sloan and Dr. Tom Stevens.
In an e-mail to Mark Axinn, New York Libertarian Party Chair and Manhattan Libertarian Party Secretary/Treasurer, Alden Link wrote the following:
I am saddened by the dispute between the LPQC and the MLP, with Tom Stevens and Sam Sloan in particular being victimized by the NYLP and MLP.
I feel my continued membership in the MLP is not in my best interests or that of the LPQC. Therefore, I hereby tender my resignation from the Manhattan Libertarian Party.
Should the two groups reconcile their differences with apologies to Tom and Sam, I would certainly reconsider this decision.
Dr. Tom Stevens, LPQC Political Director, responded as follows:
I appreciate Alden Link ending his association with the Manhattan Libertarian Party. The MLP's County Committee declared war on the Queens LP by asking its Political Director to resign his membership and by suspending the membership of Sam Sloan, a prominent LPQC member, who was unanimously elected by the MLP membership to be its State Representative. In addition to that, Mark Axinn, as NYLP Chair, spoke in favor of forming a Special Committee to investigate charges against John Procida, the former LPQC Chair, as a prelude to taking action to suspend Procida's State Party membership, as was just done to former LPQC State Representative Dr. Tom Stevens, and LPQC member Sam Sloan, who the LPQC endorsed as its candidate for governor.
Mark Axinn believes the insults and injuries to the LPQC can just be swept under the rug and that by taking no further aggressive actions against the Queens LP leadership, that all will simply be forgiven. This will not happen!
I can confidently say the Libertarian Party of Queens County seeks peaceful, friendly relations with the Manhattan Libertarian Party. All that is required to restore good relations is an apology to Sam Sloan and myself with an invitation extended to us to rejoin the Manhattan Libertarian Party.
Mark Axinn and the County Committee of the Manhattan Libertarian Party created this situation and it is within their power to resolve it. However, without justice, there can and will be no peace!
Alden Link is a member of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and is Chair of the Hudson River Valley Libertarians (covering Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia & Greene counties), a chapter of Empire State Libertarians.
In an e-mail to Mark Axinn, New York Libertarian Party Chair and Manhattan Libertarian Party Secretary/Treasurer, Alden Link wrote the following:
I am saddened by the dispute between the LPQC and the MLP, with Tom Stevens and Sam Sloan in particular being victimized by the NYLP and MLP.
I feel my continued membership in the MLP is not in my best interests or that of the LPQC. Therefore, I hereby tender my resignation from the Manhattan Libertarian Party.
Should the two groups reconcile their differences with apologies to Tom and Sam, I would certainly reconsider this decision.
Dr. Tom Stevens, LPQC Political Director, responded as follows:
I appreciate Alden Link ending his association with the Manhattan Libertarian Party. The MLP's County Committee declared war on the Queens LP by asking its Political Director to resign his membership and by suspending the membership of Sam Sloan, a prominent LPQC member, who was unanimously elected by the MLP membership to be its State Representative. In addition to that, Mark Axinn, as NYLP Chair, spoke in favor of forming a Special Committee to investigate charges against John Procida, the former LPQC Chair, as a prelude to taking action to suspend Procida's State Party membership, as was just done to former LPQC State Representative Dr. Tom Stevens, and LPQC member Sam Sloan, who the LPQC endorsed as its candidate for governor.
Mark Axinn believes the insults and injuries to the LPQC can just be swept under the rug and that by taking no further aggressive actions against the Queens LP leadership, that all will simply be forgiven. This will not happen!
I can confidently say the Libertarian Party of Queens County seeks peaceful, friendly relations with the Manhattan Libertarian Party. All that is required to restore good relations is an apology to Sam Sloan and myself with an invitation extended to us to rejoin the Manhattan Libertarian Party.
Mark Axinn and the County Committee of the Manhattan Libertarian Party created this situation and it is within their power to resolve it. However, without justice, there can and will be no peace!
Alden Link is a member of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and is Chair of the Hudson River Valley Libertarians (covering Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia & Greene counties), a chapter of Empire State Libertarians.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Sam Sloan Shafted By The Manhattan LP's "Libertarian Ruling Junta"
What happens to a State Representative elected by the membership of the Manhattan Libertarian Party when he is not a member of and chooses to ignore the advice of the MLP's "Libertarian Ruling Junta"? The answer? He gets shafted, suspended and spirited out the door! That is what happened to Sam Sloan, who was unanimously elected by the membership of the Manhattan Libertarian Party at its Annual Convention held in January, 2010 at the Ukrainian East Village Restaurant located in Manhattan.
In late January, 2010, Sam Sloan announced he would run for the gubernatorial nomination of the Libertarian Party against Warren Redlich and Kristin Davis. When Davis and Sloan were denied the opportunity to communicate with the 400+ eligible voting delegates to encourage them to attend the NYLP Annual Convention and to support their candidacies, Kristin Davis dropped out of the "rigged" process and formed her own party, eventually running for governor as the candidate of the Anti-Prohibition Party. After 27 delegates handed Warren Redlich the Libertarian Party's gubernatorial nomination in an election run by Mark Axinn on the "honor system", Sam Sloan instituted two lawsuits, which were eventually dismissed on technicalities.
Ron Moore - Manhattan LP Chair and Mark Axinn - MLP Secretary/Treasurer consider themselves part of the entrenched leadership of the Manhattan LP and refer to themselves affectionately as the Libertarian Ruling Junta reflecting their perception of themselves as an entrenched anti-democratic force. They requested that Sam Sloan, the elected MLP State Representative, terminate his lawsuits, that he stop criticizing Warren Redlich, and eventually that he resign. Sam Sloan sought advice from Dr. Tom Stevens, the elected State Representative from the Libertarian Party of Queens County. Dr. Stevens told Sam Sloan that he was elected by the membership and that he is answerable only to them. Dr. Stevens reminded Mr. Sloan that the County Committee of the Manhattan Libertarian Party did not select him to be the MLP State Representative and that they could not dictate to him what stands he should take, what words he can speak and certainly cannot force his resignation. Article VI, Section 7 of the MLP bylaws provide a procedure for an "officer" to be impeached for good cause by a 3/4 vote of the County Committee but the State Representative is not an "officer" according to the MLP bylaws and is therefore not subject to this provision. Dr. Stevens advised Mr. Sloan to do as he saw fit and to represent MLP members to the best of his abilities and according to his own judgment.
The County Committee then voted to "suspend" Sam Sloan's membership in the Manhattan Libertarian Party, effective August 11, 2010, as a back-door method of shafting him and removing him from his position as the elected State Representative. In an e-mail to Dr. Stevens, Mark Axinn set forth the grounds for Sam Sloan's suspension.
Mark Axinn said:
He was suspended in part because he refused to resign as State Committee rep. when requested to do so. I believe the by-laws are ambiguous on whether the State rep. can be removed like other officers can be, and that is something we must clean up at the next Convention.
Justification for Sam's removal is crystal clear and, unlike the State Committee action against you, I personally supported it without hesitation. I have helped Sam and defended him against others for a long time and his response was to sue the LPNY and me. He has caused me to spend over $5000 of my own time on his two bullshit lawsuits, which even if the claims therein were true (which they are not) does not justify his use of the State against me, the LPNY and its duly nominated choice for Governor.
I warned Sam about a million times what was happening and he ignored me and flouted my advice, perhaps taking the wrong advice from others and perhaps on his own initiative. That was his decision.
The problem is that Article IV, Section 3 of the MLP bylaws allows only three grounds for the suspension of the membership of an MLP member and Sam Sloan was in violation of none of those provisions. The three grounds are:
1. follows a continued public course of action which they should reasonably know to be contrary to the Objectives and Principles of the MLP as set forth in Articles II and III of these By-Laws;
2. claims to represent the MLP while they should reasonably know they have no such authority; or
3. knowingly, seriously and repeatedly disrupts meetings or activities of the MLP.
Clearly Sam Sloan did not represent the MLP without authority and he certainly did not disrupt any meetings or activities of the MLP so what about following a "continued public course of action" contrary to the Objectives and Principles of the MLP? Well let's look at Articles II and III:
Article II: Objectives
The MLP is a political organization that has as its primary objective the extension of individual freedom to its furthest limits, subject to reasonable prohibitions to prevent the initiation of force and perpetration of fraud. In recognition of the fact that the initiation of force by government has been an instrument for the expropriation of individual rights and freedom, which has in turn caused or enable much unnecessary suffering in human society, the MLP enters the political arena for the avowed purpose of limiting the intervention of government to the prevention or violence against person and property, as well as fraud, and the development and protection of property rights.
Article III: Principles
1. That each individual possesses the inalienable right to life, liberty, justly acquired property and the pursuit of happiness.
2. That no person or institution, public or private, has the right to initiate the use of physical force against another absent the justifications mentioned herein.
3. That all individuals are entitled to choose their own lifestyles, as long as they do not forcibly or unduly impose their values on the property or person of others.
4. That the only moral basis of politics is the development, preservation and protection of individual rights.
5. That the voluntary and unrestricted exchange of goods and services is fundamental to a peaceful and harmonious society.
Sam Sloan, the elected State Representative for the Manhattan Libertarian Party, clearly did not engage in a "continued public course of action...contrary to the Objectives and Principles of the MLP" and in fact, you could argue that by instituting lawsuits to expose fraud, he was acting in a manner consistent with the Objectives and Principles of the MLP. In addition, his failing to resign when the Libertarian Ruling Junta asked him to provides no grounds for his membership suspension under the MLP bylaws.
Despite these facts, a Suspension Hearing was held. Majoritarian Tyranny voted to Shaft Sloan and by suspending his membership, the County County effectively removed him as the State Representative of the Manhattan LP, appointing in his place Eric Sundwall, a resident of the Capital District LP, who also was serving as the Campaign Manager of Warren Redlich.
Abuse of power should be condemned especially when it takes place in a Libertarian Party organization. Sam Sloan and the membership of the Manhattan Libertarian Party are owed a formal apology for the authoritarian actions taken by the County Committee of the MLP in violation of the provisions of their own By-Laws.
In late January, 2010, Sam Sloan announced he would run for the gubernatorial nomination of the Libertarian Party against Warren Redlich and Kristin Davis. When Davis and Sloan were denied the opportunity to communicate with the 400+ eligible voting delegates to encourage them to attend the NYLP Annual Convention and to support their candidacies, Kristin Davis dropped out of the "rigged" process and formed her own party, eventually running for governor as the candidate of the Anti-Prohibition Party. After 27 delegates handed Warren Redlich the Libertarian Party's gubernatorial nomination in an election run by Mark Axinn on the "honor system", Sam Sloan instituted two lawsuits, which were eventually dismissed on technicalities.
Ron Moore - Manhattan LP Chair and Mark Axinn - MLP Secretary/Treasurer consider themselves part of the entrenched leadership of the Manhattan LP and refer to themselves affectionately as the Libertarian Ruling Junta reflecting their perception of themselves as an entrenched anti-democratic force. They requested that Sam Sloan, the elected MLP State Representative, terminate his lawsuits, that he stop criticizing Warren Redlich, and eventually that he resign. Sam Sloan sought advice from Dr. Tom Stevens, the elected State Representative from the Libertarian Party of Queens County. Dr. Stevens told Sam Sloan that he was elected by the membership and that he is answerable only to them. Dr. Stevens reminded Mr. Sloan that the County Committee of the Manhattan Libertarian Party did not select him to be the MLP State Representative and that they could not dictate to him what stands he should take, what words he can speak and certainly cannot force his resignation. Article VI, Section 7 of the MLP bylaws provide a procedure for an "officer" to be impeached for good cause by a 3/4 vote of the County Committee but the State Representative is not an "officer" according to the MLP bylaws and is therefore not subject to this provision. Dr. Stevens advised Mr. Sloan to do as he saw fit and to represent MLP members to the best of his abilities and according to his own judgment.
The County Committee then voted to "suspend" Sam Sloan's membership in the Manhattan Libertarian Party, effective August 11, 2010, as a back-door method of shafting him and removing him from his position as the elected State Representative. In an e-mail to Dr. Stevens, Mark Axinn set forth the grounds for Sam Sloan's suspension.
Mark Axinn said:
He was suspended in part because he refused to resign as State Committee rep. when requested to do so. I believe the by-laws are ambiguous on whether the State rep. can be removed like other officers can be, and that is something we must clean up at the next Convention.
Justification for Sam's removal is crystal clear and, unlike the State Committee action against you, I personally supported it without hesitation. I have helped Sam and defended him against others for a long time and his response was to sue the LPNY and me. He has caused me to spend over $5000 of my own time on his two bullshit lawsuits, which even if the claims therein were true (which they are not) does not justify his use of the State against me, the LPNY and its duly nominated choice for Governor.
I warned Sam about a million times what was happening and he ignored me and flouted my advice, perhaps taking the wrong advice from others and perhaps on his own initiative. That was his decision.
The problem is that Article IV, Section 3 of the MLP bylaws allows only three grounds for the suspension of the membership of an MLP member and Sam Sloan was in violation of none of those provisions. The three grounds are:
1. follows a continued public course of action which they should reasonably know to be contrary to the Objectives and Principles of the MLP as set forth in Articles II and III of these By-Laws;
2. claims to represent the MLP while they should reasonably know they have no such authority; or
3. knowingly, seriously and repeatedly disrupts meetings or activities of the MLP.
Clearly Sam Sloan did not represent the MLP without authority and he certainly did not disrupt any meetings or activities of the MLP so what about following a "continued public course of action" contrary to the Objectives and Principles of the MLP? Well let's look at Articles II and III:
Article II: Objectives
The MLP is a political organization that has as its primary objective the extension of individual freedom to its furthest limits, subject to reasonable prohibitions to prevent the initiation of force and perpetration of fraud. In recognition of the fact that the initiation of force by government has been an instrument for the expropriation of individual rights and freedom, which has in turn caused or enable much unnecessary suffering in human society, the MLP enters the political arena for the avowed purpose of limiting the intervention of government to the prevention or violence against person and property, as well as fraud, and the development and protection of property rights.
Article III: Principles
1. That each individual possesses the inalienable right to life, liberty, justly acquired property and the pursuit of happiness.
2. That no person or institution, public or private, has the right to initiate the use of physical force against another absent the justifications mentioned herein.
3. That all individuals are entitled to choose their own lifestyles, as long as they do not forcibly or unduly impose their values on the property or person of others.
4. That the only moral basis of politics is the development, preservation and protection of individual rights.
5. That the voluntary and unrestricted exchange of goods and services is fundamental to a peaceful and harmonious society.
Sam Sloan, the elected State Representative for the Manhattan Libertarian Party, clearly did not engage in a "continued public course of action...contrary to the Objectives and Principles of the MLP" and in fact, you could argue that by instituting lawsuits to expose fraud, he was acting in a manner consistent with the Objectives and Principles of the MLP. In addition, his failing to resign when the Libertarian Ruling Junta asked him to provides no grounds for his membership suspension under the MLP bylaws.
Despite these facts, a Suspension Hearing was held. Majoritarian Tyranny voted to Shaft Sloan and by suspending his membership, the County County effectively removed him as the State Representative of the Manhattan LP, appointing in his place Eric Sundwall, a resident of the Capital District LP, who also was serving as the Campaign Manager of Warren Redlich.
Abuse of power should be condemned especially when it takes place in a Libertarian Party organization. Sam Sloan and the membership of the Manhattan Libertarian Party are owed a formal apology for the authoritarian actions taken by the County Committee of the MLP in violation of the provisions of their own By-Laws.
Dan Halloran - The 1st Governor Elected On The Libertarian Party Line?
New York City Council Member Dan Halloran represents 161,000 constituents and is the highest elected Libertarian Party official in the nation elected from a single district in a partisan race. He ran as a fusion candidate and appeared on the ballot in 2009 as the candidate of the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Libertarian Parties. He credits the Libertarian Party for giving him the votes he needed to win since the number of votes he received on the Republican Party line alone were insufficient to beat his Democratic opponent. What is the next step for Dan Halloran and how might he end up becoming the first Libertarian Party candidate to be elected Governor of a state?
On Saturday, November 13, 2010, Dan Halloran was the guest speaker of the Libertarian Party of Queens County. During that meeting, he mentioned his commitment to serve as a New York City Council Member for only two terms even though he is eligible to serve for three terms under the grandfather clause attached to the amendments to the New York City Charter, which were approved this year. He also mentioned during his speech that he may be called upon to run for State Senate in the 11th Senatorial District since 38 year incumbent Republican Party member Frank Padavan lost that seat this year. If he does run for the State Senate, he will be able to do so in 2012 without risking his City Council seat, which is up for re-election in 2013.
If Dan Halloran won the State Senate seat in 2012, he could run for Attorney General of the State of New York in 2014 and then run for Governor in 2018, at the earliest. While my time line may be off, I believe the path I have spelled out is a reasonable one to give Dan Halloran a shot at becoming Governor of the State of New York. While addressing the Libertarian Party of Queens County, Mr. Halloran stated he believed the Libertarian Party's first Governor would be an individual running as a fusion candidate with our endorsement. Of course, Queens LP members shouted they'd like that person to be Dan Halloran himself.
Dan Halloran is a member of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and the national Libertarian Party. He attended the Libertarian Party's National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri in 2010 as a delegate from New York State.
On Saturday, November 13, 2010, Dan Halloran was the guest speaker of the Libertarian Party of Queens County. During that meeting, he mentioned his commitment to serve as a New York City Council Member for only two terms even though he is eligible to serve for three terms under the grandfather clause attached to the amendments to the New York City Charter, which were approved this year. He also mentioned during his speech that he may be called upon to run for State Senate in the 11th Senatorial District since 38 year incumbent Republican Party member Frank Padavan lost that seat this year. If he does run for the State Senate, he will be able to do so in 2012 without risking his City Council seat, which is up for re-election in 2013.
If Dan Halloran won the State Senate seat in 2012, he could run for Attorney General of the State of New York in 2014 and then run for Governor in 2018, at the earliest. While my time line may be off, I believe the path I have spelled out is a reasonable one to give Dan Halloran a shot at becoming Governor of the State of New York. While addressing the Libertarian Party of Queens County, Mr. Halloran stated he believed the Libertarian Party's first Governor would be an individual running as a fusion candidate with our endorsement. Of course, Queens LP members shouted they'd like that person to be Dan Halloran himself.
Dan Halloran is a member of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and the national Libertarian Party. He attended the Libertarian Party's National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri in 2010 as a delegate from New York State.
Friday, November 12, 2010
John Procida Resigns As LPQC Chair Calling The New York State Libertarian Party "Worthless, Good-For-Nothing & Ineffectual"
John Procida, Chair of the Libertarian Party of Queens County, resigned from his position as LPQC Chair on Saturday, October 9, 2010 after the State Committee of the New York Libertarian Party failed to provide him with the written apology he had demanded. Mr. Procida was upset that the State Committee had formed a Special Committee to investigate whether to suspend his membership in the State Party.
John Procida was the third member of the Libertarian Party of Queens County to be targeted in this manner since June, 2010. Dr. Tom Stevens, LPQC State Representative, was the first LPQC member to have his State Party membership suspended by the State Committee. In response, Dr. Stevens resigned his Life Membership in the New York Libertarian Party. Sam Sloan, an LPQC member who also was the elected State Representative for the Manhattan Libertarian Party, was the second LPQC member who was targeted. His membership was also suspended and he chose not to appeal that decision.
After not receiving the apology he requested, Mr. Procida decided to sever his ties with the State Party, which necessitated his resignation as LPQC Chair since maintaining his State Party membership is a requirement for his serving in that position. When announcing his resignation, he called the State Party "worthless", "good-for-nothing" and "ineffectual".
John Procida announced his resignation as LPQC Chair at the Executive Committee Meeting of the Libertarian Party of Queens County that was held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Bohemian Hall in Astoria, New York.
John Procida was the third member of the Libertarian Party of Queens County to be targeted in this manner since June, 2010. Dr. Tom Stevens, LPQC State Representative, was the first LPQC member to have his State Party membership suspended by the State Committee. In response, Dr. Stevens resigned his Life Membership in the New York Libertarian Party. Sam Sloan, an LPQC member who also was the elected State Representative for the Manhattan Libertarian Party, was the second LPQC member who was targeted. His membership was also suspended and he chose not to appeal that decision.
After not receiving the apology he requested, Mr. Procida decided to sever his ties with the State Party, which necessitated his resignation as LPQC Chair since maintaining his State Party membership is a requirement for his serving in that position. When announcing his resignation, he called the State Party "worthless", "good-for-nothing" and "ineffectual".
John Procida announced his resignation as LPQC Chair at the Executive Committee Meeting of the Libertarian Party of Queens County that was held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Bohemian Hall in Astoria, New York.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Personal Freedom Party Adopts Slogan
On November 11, 2010, the Personal Freedom Party adopted the following Slogan:
Tell Your Children! Fight The Menace! Kill The Devil! Save The Country!
The phrase was used in the song "Reefer Madness" from Reefer Madness: The Musical, which is a musical satire of the 1938 cult movie classic Tell Your Children (now commonly referred to as Reefer Madness).
The Personal Freedom Party was founded by Dr. Tom Stevens on June 6, 2010. Its initial focus is to recruit candidates to run for pubic office in New York State as well as to seek out pro-liberty individuals willing to serve in leadership positions.
The Personal Freedom Party's main objective is to run a full slate of statewide candidates in 2014 and to obtain 50,000 votes for its gubernatorial nominee so the party can obtain "minor party" status under the election law of the State of New York.
Tell Your Children! Fight The Menace! Kill The Devil! Save The Country!
The phrase was used in the song "Reefer Madness" from Reefer Madness: The Musical, which is a musical satire of the 1938 cult movie classic Tell Your Children (now commonly referred to as Reefer Madness).
The Personal Freedom Party was founded by Dr. Tom Stevens on June 6, 2010. Its initial focus is to recruit candidates to run for pubic office in New York State as well as to seek out pro-liberty individuals willing to serve in leadership positions.
The Personal Freedom Party's main objective is to run a full slate of statewide candidates in 2014 and to obtain 50,000 votes for its gubernatorial nominee so the party can obtain "minor party" status under the election law of the State of New York.
Stevens Will Not Organize For Ron Paul This Presidential Election Cycle
Given the high probably that Ron Paul will again seek the nomination of the Republican Party for President in 2012, Dr. Tom Stevens has announced he will not serve as an Organizer or Coordinator on behalf of the Ron Paul Campaign in any official or unofficial capacity.
In 2007 and 2008, Dr. Stevens served as Political Consultant and New York Coordinator for the independent Paul For President Coalition. In that capacity, he formed scores of Ron Paul Meetup Groups throughout the country and ran them until local activists could take them over. He then formed additional Ron Paul Meetup Groups and repeated the process. He provided critical political expertise that resulted in developing extensive grassroots support for the candidacy of Ron Paul. Press Releases were sent out, Conference Calls were held. Yahoo Groups were formed and County Coordinators were appointed throughout the nation. Major fundraising competitions were held and new activists were trained in how to be effective getting out the message to potential voters.
Dr. Stevens also formed the Paul Power organization and Ron Paul's Liberty Corps to promote the Ron Paul Presidential Campaign. These two groups provided the Ron Paul Campaign with many local activists and staffers and they worked to promote the numerous Money Bombs that proved to be so important in getting the message out to potential voters during the Presidential Primary Season.
When making this announcement, Dr. Stevens said:
I do not want my decision to be interpreted as a lack of support for another Ron Paul candidacy. If Dr. Paul won the Republican Presidential Nomination, which is possible, I believe that would be a great advance for pro-liberty political forces in this country. I originally got involved in 2007 to support Ron Paul at a time when no grassroots organization existed. I offered my time and political expertise to build support for his candidacy and in this regard, I believe I made a significant contribution. During this Presidential Election Cycle, I can focus my attention on other political activities I am committed to and can do so with the confidence that others are now in place to do what will be necessary in the weeks and months ahead.
Dr. Tom Stevens is a registered Republican Party member residing in New York State. He is the Founder of Empire State Libertarians and Libertarian Patriots. He is also the Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County.
In 2007 and 2008, Dr. Stevens served as Political Consultant and New York Coordinator for the independent Paul For President Coalition. In that capacity, he formed scores of Ron Paul Meetup Groups throughout the country and ran them until local activists could take them over. He then formed additional Ron Paul Meetup Groups and repeated the process. He provided critical political expertise that resulted in developing extensive grassroots support for the candidacy of Ron Paul. Press Releases were sent out, Conference Calls were held. Yahoo Groups were formed and County Coordinators were appointed throughout the nation. Major fundraising competitions were held and new activists were trained in how to be effective getting out the message to potential voters.
Dr. Stevens also formed the Paul Power organization and Ron Paul's Liberty Corps to promote the Ron Paul Presidential Campaign. These two groups provided the Ron Paul Campaign with many local activists and staffers and they worked to promote the numerous Money Bombs that proved to be so important in getting the message out to potential voters during the Presidential Primary Season.
When making this announcement, Dr. Stevens said:
I do not want my decision to be interpreted as a lack of support for another Ron Paul candidacy. If Dr. Paul won the Republican Presidential Nomination, which is possible, I believe that would be a great advance for pro-liberty political forces in this country. I originally got involved in 2007 to support Ron Paul at a time when no grassroots organization existed. I offered my time and political expertise to build support for his candidacy and in this regard, I believe I made a significant contribution. During this Presidential Election Cycle, I can focus my attention on other political activities I am committed to and can do so with the confidence that others are now in place to do what will be necessary in the weeks and months ahead.
Dr. Tom Stevens is a registered Republican Party member residing in New York State. He is the Founder of Empire State Libertarians and Libertarian Patriots. He is also the Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Personal Freedom Party Adopts Platform
On November 5, 2010, the Personal Freedom Party, founded by Thomas Robert Stevens, announced the adoption of a Platform it intends to use as a candidate recruitment tool and as the basis for future campaigns for public office.
The Personal Freedom Party Platform includes support for the:
Legalization of Marijuana
Decriminalization of Prostitution
Legalization of Gambling
Lowering of the Voting Age
Legalization of Gay Marriage
Elimination of Excessive Taxation
Elimination of Excessive Regulation
The Personal Freedom Party was founded by Dr. Tom Stevens on June 6, 2010. Its initial focus will be to recruit candidates to run for pubic office in New York State as well as to seek out pro-liberty individuals willing to serve in leadership positions.
The Personal Freedom Party's main objective is to run a full slate of statewide candidates in 2014 and to obtain 50,000 votes for its gubernatorial nominee so the party can obtain "minor party" status under the election law of New York State.
The Personal Freedom Party Platform includes support for the:
Legalization of Marijuana
Decriminalization of Prostitution
Legalization of Gambling
Lowering of the Voting Age
Legalization of Gay Marriage
Elimination of Excessive Taxation
Elimination of Excessive Regulation
The Personal Freedom Party was founded by Dr. Tom Stevens on June 6, 2010. Its initial focus will be to recruit candidates to run for pubic office in New York State as well as to seek out pro-liberty individuals willing to serve in leadership positions.
The Personal Freedom Party's main objective is to run a full slate of statewide candidates in 2014 and to obtain 50,000 votes for its gubernatorial nominee so the party can obtain "minor party" status under the election law of New York State.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Dr. Tom Stevens, Objectivist Party Chair, Endorses Tom Tancredo In The Colorado Gubernatorial Race
Dr. Tom Stevens, Founder and Chair of the Objectivist Party, has endorsed Tom Tancredo for Governor of Colorado. Mr. Tancredo is running as the candidate of the American Constitution Party against John Hickenlooper, the Democrat, and Dan Maes, the Republican.
Dr. Stevens has encouraged all Objectivist Party members living in Colorado to cast their gubernatorial votes for Tom Tancredo, in light of the fact that the Objectivist Party of Colorado decided not to run a candidate for Governor this year and because of Tom Tancredo's stands on the issues, namely his support for lowering taxes, limiting state spending, protecting 2nd Amendment Rights and ending illegal immigration.
For more information, visit Tom Tancredo's website at: http://www.tancredoforgovernor2010.org/
Dr. Stevens has encouraged all Objectivist Party members living in Colorado to cast their gubernatorial votes for Tom Tancredo, in light of the fact that the Objectivist Party of Colorado decided not to run a candidate for Governor this year and because of Tom Tancredo's stands on the issues, namely his support for lowering taxes, limiting state spending, protecting 2nd Amendment Rights and ending illegal immigration.
For more information, visit Tom Tancredo's website at: http://www.tancredoforgovernor2010.org/
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Warren Redlich Set To Lead NYLP To Humiliating Defeat
I hope that when Warren Redlich, the Libertarian Party candidate for Governor of New York State, comes in 7th place and possibly 11th place (which is last place) on Election Day that those responsible for this disaster recognize their own political ignorance and inexperience and do the honorable thing, which in my opinion would be to resign from their leadership positions in the Libertarian Party of New York.
From the very beginning, I have vocally opposed the nomination of Warren Redlich because I believed he was lying to us about actively contesting for the Republican Party nomination, which was the basis of the argument of his supporters regarding why he would be a viable candidate and this in the face of his promise not to spend a dime of his own money on his own campaign.
Since then, his supporters and the leaders of the LP in New York State have been lying to you about his chances, saying that momentum is building, telling national this is our best chance in years to obtain 50,000 votes, posting videos that might get him elected President of the Student Council at a High School but certainly not Governor of the State of New York. The response to my criticisms was to attempt to silence my voice on the State Committee, as if that would somehow undermine the legitimacy of my concerns.
We only get one shot every four years to make a mark and to take the Libertarian Party to the next level and yet for over 36 years, the New York Libertarian Party leadership has absolutely failed to obtain "minor party" status for the Libertarian Party and during those years they blew smoke up your ass, lied to you either intentionally or out of ignorance and in so doing, disrespected you.
Let me share with you my political opinion about what I think will happen on Election Day 2010. Warren Redlich will lead the Libertarian Party to a humiliating defeat. He will most certainly come in at least in 7th place and possibly 11th (last) place.
The following six (6) parties will get more votes than he does:
Democrat
Republican
Independence
Conservative
Working Families
Green
Now it's possible he could come in 7th but I think Charles Barron's Freedom Party is poised to do very well in this election. Jimmy McMillan of the Rent Is Too Damn High Party is a very colorful candidate and may beat out Redlich. Kristin Davis of the Anti-Prohibition Party is the only woman in the race plus she's Boobalicious! She is also the only candidate speaking like a true Libertarian. Finally, Carl Paladino's Taxpayer Party line is a complete wild card. If people associate it with the Tea Party, it may do well but if they don't, I think it will fall short of obtaining a significant number of votes.
So there you have it! Warren Redlich will, in my opinion, at least come in 7th place and possibly last place! Will those responsible for this disaster resign from their positions in shame? Don't count on it! You will end up hearing some bullshit excuse for why things turned out the way they did. Don't buy it! This result was predictable from the very beginning for anyone with an ounce of political experience, which excludes most of the leadership of the Libertarian Party in New York.
In Liberty,
Dr. Tom Stevens
Political Director
Libertarian Party of Queens County
From the very beginning, I have vocally opposed the nomination of Warren Redlich because I believed he was lying to us about actively contesting for the Republican Party nomination, which was the basis of the argument of his supporters regarding why he would be a viable candidate and this in the face of his promise not to spend a dime of his own money on his own campaign.
Since then, his supporters and the leaders of the LP in New York State have been lying to you about his chances, saying that momentum is building, telling national this is our best chance in years to obtain 50,000 votes, posting videos that might get him elected President of the Student Council at a High School but certainly not Governor of the State of New York. The response to my criticisms was to attempt to silence my voice on the State Committee, as if that would somehow undermine the legitimacy of my concerns.
We only get one shot every four years to make a mark and to take the Libertarian Party to the next level and yet for over 36 years, the New York Libertarian Party leadership has absolutely failed to obtain "minor party" status for the Libertarian Party and during those years they blew smoke up your ass, lied to you either intentionally or out of ignorance and in so doing, disrespected you.
Let me share with you my political opinion about what I think will happen on Election Day 2010. Warren Redlich will lead the Libertarian Party to a humiliating defeat. He will most certainly come in at least in 7th place and possibly 11th (last) place.
The following six (6) parties will get more votes than he does:
Democrat
Republican
Independence
Conservative
Working Families
Green
Now it's possible he could come in 7th but I think Charles Barron's Freedom Party is poised to do very well in this election. Jimmy McMillan of the Rent Is Too Damn High Party is a very colorful candidate and may beat out Redlich. Kristin Davis of the Anti-Prohibition Party is the only woman in the race plus she's Boobalicious! She is also the only candidate speaking like a true Libertarian. Finally, Carl Paladino's Taxpayer Party line is a complete wild card. If people associate it with the Tea Party, it may do well but if they don't, I think it will fall short of obtaining a significant number of votes.
So there you have it! Warren Redlich will, in my opinion, at least come in 7th place and possibly last place! Will those responsible for this disaster resign from their positions in shame? Don't count on it! You will end up hearing some bullshit excuse for why things turned out the way they did. Don't buy it! This result was predictable from the very beginning for anyone with an ounce of political experience, which excludes most of the leadership of the Libertarian Party in New York.
In Liberty,
Dr. Tom Stevens
Political Director
Libertarian Party of Queens County
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Rashi Grewal Appointed OPNC President
On October 17, 2010, Rashi Grewal was appointed President of the Objectivist Party of North Carolina by the Governing Board of the Objectivist Party.
The Objectivist Party of North Carolina was chartered on October 1, 2008.
It has had four Presidents, who have been:
Robert R. Roland, Jr. - 10/1/08 through 1/7/09
Jason Christopher Cockrell - 1/7/09 through 1/12/10
Marcus B. Bechtol - 1/12/10 through 10/17/10
Rashi Grewal - 10/17/10 to Present
Rashi Grewal formally served as Secretary of the Objectivist Party of New Jersey from January 17, 2010 through September 20, 2010.
The Objectivist Party of North Carolina was chartered on October 1, 2008.
It has had four Presidents, who have been:
Robert R. Roland, Jr. - 10/1/08 through 1/7/09
Jason Christopher Cockrell - 1/7/09 through 1/12/10
Marcus B. Bechtol - 1/12/10 through 10/17/10
Rashi Grewal - 10/17/10 to Present
Rashi Grewal formally served as Secretary of the Objectivist Party of New Jersey from January 17, 2010 through September 20, 2010.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Empire State Libertarians Endorses Carl Paladino In New York State Republican Primary
Empire State Libertarians has endorsed Carl Paladino over Rick Lazio in the New York State Republican Gubernatorial Primary scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. This endorsement was made to provide guidance to libertarians in New York State who have not decided whether to vote for Paladino or Lazio in the primary.
If elected Governor of the State of New York, Carl Paladino has promised to:
1) CUT INCOME TAXES BY 10% BY JUNE 2011: New Yorkers are taxed way too much. Carl won't cap taxes, he'll cut taxes. Capping is gutless; cutting takes courage.
2) CUT THE SIZE OF GOVERNMENT BY 20% BY DECEMBER 2011: New York State government is far too big and spends too much. He'll cut by eliminating entire agencies and departments and trimming unnecessary staff across the government.
3) CUT MEDICAID BY $20 BILLION IN HIS FIRST BUDGET: New York offers more gold-plated Medicaid optional benefits than any other state and this is killing our taxpayers. Carl will cut these optional benefits back to California levels - still the second most expensive Medicaid state in America - saving New Yorkers $10 Billion in taxes.
4) CUT BUSINESS TAXES TO ENCOURAGE JOB RETENTION AND GROWTH: Carl will give New York's existing manufacturers, farmers and other businesses a tax holiday if they reinvest this money to keep or create jobs.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Founder of Empire State Libertarians, said:
Carl Paladino was not given the opportunity to agree with our Candidate Endorsement Statement for 2010. However, after Warren Redlich, the New York State Libertarian Party's Gubernatorial Candidate, came out and endorsed Rick Lazio, I thought it important for Empire State Libertarians to weigh in with its own opinion as to who most represents libertarian political philosophy in that very important race. There is no doubt in my mind that Carl Paladino is that candidate. I encourage all registered Republicans to vote for him in the New York State Republican Gubernatorial Primary.
Dr. Tom Stevens serves as Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and is the Founder of Libertarian Patriots.
If elected Governor of the State of New York, Carl Paladino has promised to:
1) CUT INCOME TAXES BY 10% BY JUNE 2011: New Yorkers are taxed way too much. Carl won't cap taxes, he'll cut taxes. Capping is gutless; cutting takes courage.
2) CUT THE SIZE OF GOVERNMENT BY 20% BY DECEMBER 2011: New York State government is far too big and spends too much. He'll cut by eliminating entire agencies and departments and trimming unnecessary staff across the government.
3) CUT MEDICAID BY $20 BILLION IN HIS FIRST BUDGET: New York offers more gold-plated Medicaid optional benefits than any other state and this is killing our taxpayers. Carl will cut these optional benefits back to California levels - still the second most expensive Medicaid state in America - saving New Yorkers $10 Billion in taxes.
4) CUT BUSINESS TAXES TO ENCOURAGE JOB RETENTION AND GROWTH: Carl will give New York's existing manufacturers, farmers and other businesses a tax holiday if they reinvest this money to keep or create jobs.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Founder of Empire State Libertarians, said:
Carl Paladino was not given the opportunity to agree with our Candidate Endorsement Statement for 2010. However, after Warren Redlich, the New York State Libertarian Party's Gubernatorial Candidate, came out and endorsed Rick Lazio, I thought it important for Empire State Libertarians to weigh in with its own opinion as to who most represents libertarian political philosophy in that very important race. There is no doubt in my mind that Carl Paladino is that candidate. I encourage all registered Republicans to vote for him in the New York State Republican Gubernatorial Primary.
Dr. Tom Stevens serves as Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and is the Founder of Libertarian Patriots.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Empire State Libertarians Endorses Alex Powietrzynski For The New York State Assembly From The 28th A.D.
On August 31, 2010, the Governing Board of Empire State Libertarians endorsed Alex Powietrzynski, who is the Republican Party Nominee for New York State Assembly from the 28th A.D.
Alex Powietrzynski received the endorsement of Empire State Libertarians after indicating to the Governing Board his full agreement with the following Candidate Endorsement Statement for Election Year 2010:
If elected, I will take action to bring about smaller, more efficient, government as well as fewer and lower taxes. I intend to work to stimulate the economy and to create jobs by reducing corporate taxation and bureaucratic regulation. I do not believe it is the government's role to bring about social change. to redistribute wealth, or to pass laws criminalizing conduct that causes no direct harm to others. I will do what I can to bolster the value of our currency, to reduce the national debt, to better defend our borders, to keep our military strong, and to protect those individual rights guaranteed to all Americans in the United States Constitution.
Mr. Powietrzynski also agreed to place the fact of his endorsement by Empire State Libertarians and the Candidate Endorsement Statement on his website. Those references are located at:
http://www.alexforassembly2010.com/latest-news/
After receiving the endorsement of Empire State Libertarians, Mr. Powietrzynski said:
I am proud to be endorsed by Empire State Libertarians. With the national and local calamity in the economy, we are exposing serious problems with the way our government is run. We need to re-examine government involvement in the economy and allow for greater freedom for the private sector in the economy. More importantly, we need to re-examine the level of government involvement in our everyday lives. Our Constitutional rights are paramount and we must ensure that the government respects our rights and does not impede on them through restrictions and regulations. Addressing the structural problems with government involvement in the economy and our individual rights must be our first priority and Empire State Libertarians stands for those priorities.
Alex Powietrzynski has also promised to support:
Lower Taxes
Policies To Create Incentives For Businesses To Hire New Yorkers
Alternatives To The Current Public Education System
A Fiscally Responsible State Government
Dr. Tom Stevens, Founder of Empire State Libertarians, said:
I am very pleased that Empire State Libertarians chose to endorse Alex Powietrzynski for New York State Assembly. He is a charismatic, knowledgeable, intelligent leader who can make a great contribution to the cause of liberty.
Dr. Tom Stevens founded Empire State Libertarians on July 4, 2010.
Alex Powietrzynski received the endorsement of Empire State Libertarians after indicating to the Governing Board his full agreement with the following Candidate Endorsement Statement for Election Year 2010:
If elected, I will take action to bring about smaller, more efficient, government as well as fewer and lower taxes. I intend to work to stimulate the economy and to create jobs by reducing corporate taxation and bureaucratic regulation. I do not believe it is the government's role to bring about social change. to redistribute wealth, or to pass laws criminalizing conduct that causes no direct harm to others. I will do what I can to bolster the value of our currency, to reduce the national debt, to better defend our borders, to keep our military strong, and to protect those individual rights guaranteed to all Americans in the United States Constitution.
Mr. Powietrzynski also agreed to place the fact of his endorsement by Empire State Libertarians and the Candidate Endorsement Statement on his website. Those references are located at:
http://www.alexforassembly2010.com/latest-news/
After receiving the endorsement of Empire State Libertarians, Mr. Powietrzynski said:
I am proud to be endorsed by Empire State Libertarians. With the national and local calamity in the economy, we are exposing serious problems with the way our government is run. We need to re-examine government involvement in the economy and allow for greater freedom for the private sector in the economy. More importantly, we need to re-examine the level of government involvement in our everyday lives. Our Constitutional rights are paramount and we must ensure that the government respects our rights and does not impede on them through restrictions and regulations. Addressing the structural problems with government involvement in the economy and our individual rights must be our first priority and Empire State Libertarians stands for those priorities.
Alex Powietrzynski has also promised to support:
Lower Taxes
Policies To Create Incentives For Businesses To Hire New Yorkers
Alternatives To The Current Public Education System
A Fiscally Responsible State Government
Dr. Tom Stevens, Founder of Empire State Libertarians, said:
I am very pleased that Empire State Libertarians chose to endorse Alex Powietrzynski for New York State Assembly. He is a charismatic, knowledgeable, intelligent leader who can make a great contribution to the cause of liberty.
Dr. Tom Stevens founded Empire State Libertarians on July 4, 2010.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Christopher Cantwell Ends His Bid For Congress After Libertarian Activists Fail To Support His Campaign
On August 17, 2010, Christopher Cantwell, who was nominated by the Suffolk County Libertarian Party for Congress in the 1st C.D., announced he was stepping down from the race due to his failure to gather the necessary number of signatures required to make it onto the ballot. Mr. Cantwell expressed frustration regarding the fact that libertarian activists failed to provide the support he was expecting to receive.
This was not an unexpected development especially since Christopher Cantwell was recently quoted as saying he believed the Second Amendment as currently written guarantees to all citizens the right to privately purchase and possess nuclear weapons and that he was prepared "to use violence in support of the cause of Liberty so long as it would have a worthy impact". While a number of libertarian activists were upset about these statements, others were even more concerned that Christopher Cantwell was an ex-convict who is returning to serve more jail time after the November election. The result was that many people sat on their hands while providing only lip service in support of his campaign.
While announcing his decision not to submit an insufficient number of petition signatures to the Suffolk County Board of Elections, Christopher Cantwell wrote:
For all my talk of responsibility being at the core of all things Libertarian, I let the responsibility for this race rest upon others. I rushed in head first, without organization or structure, without resources or means, without planning or clearly defined purpose. I just went ahead and did and said whatever came to mind at the moment, with the childish idea in my head that it would all work out because I stood for what was right, and good, and just. I cared not whom I offended, I cared not who supported my cause, I cared not for much but the idea in my own mind, which though I knew to be right, I also knew to be not well articulated...
I was angry, and rightfully so, as were most of my supporters, and even many of my detractors. And while I reject the notion that it is never good to come off as angry, I allowed my anger to consume too much of my message, and in the process alienated people with whom I should have been natural allies. I've realized through hard lessons over the course of this campaign, that alliances are necessary to achieve any goal, and while a candidate should not compromise principles, he need not ridicule everyone with whom he disagrees, and should work with people who agree with him enough to work with.
I attempted to run my campaign like a Libertarian would run a government, without central planning or demands. Emailing out electronic copies of petitions and asking everyone to do their best. This is a foolish thing to do in a campaign for office. Libertarianism is a philosophy of government wherein people should not be compelled to servitude by force of the state. But people freely enter into service when they join a campaign, people have the liberty to seek leaders, and those leaders then take on a responsibility of leading them into victory. I have failed in this sense of my responsibility to those who decided to follow me, by not providing them with the leadership they needed.
Long Island Libertarians, a chartered chapter of Empire State Libertarians, recently endorsed Randy Altschuler for Congress from the 1st C.D. in Suffolk County. Mr. Altschuler is a small government conservative who is seeking to obtain the Republican Party's nomination for Congress. Details regarding that endorsement are at: http://drtomstevens.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-island-libertarians-endorses-randy.html
Dr. Tom Stevens, who serves as Chair of Long Island Libertarians, has been in frequent contact with the Altschuler campaign and was convinced that a Cantwell candidacy would be an embarrassment to the Libertarian Party and would only siphon off votes that might ensure an Altschuler election day victory. It appears that the threat of a challenge to the Cantwell petitions alleging fraud may have influenced Cantwell's decision to drop out of the race since his plea bargain may have been revoked forcing him to face 4 years in a state penitentiary.
On this issue, Cantwell wrote:
Not that I fear it, but it is worth a mention that your partner in crime, Tom Stevens, sought to have me prosecuted for said fraud by encouraging the Altschuler campaign to make such threats, knowing that I have taken a plea bargain in my Felony DWI case in which I agreed to be sentenced to 45 days in county jail and plead guilty to a misdemeanor instead of the felony, which would be revoked and my allocution used against me at trial if I catch another charge no matter how frivolous. In other words, I submit insufficient petitions, statists charge me with fraud, lose their case, and I still get subjected to 4 years in prison for a crime that never took place. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Dr. Tom Stevens, Chair of Long Island Libertarians, said:
Many libertarian activists were concerned about Christopher Cantwell's opinion that the Second Amendment as currently written allows citizens the right to privately purchase and possess nuclear weapons and about his recent announcement that he is fully prepared to give his life and to use violence "in support of the cause of Liberty" so long as it would have "a worthy impact". Is Cantwell another Home-Grown Right-Wing Terrorist in the making? He already has a criminal history and often refers to himself as a Sovereign Individual as many extreme, right-wing militia members do. This ex-convict still serves in positions in the Suffolk County Libertarian Party and in the New York Libertarian Party. The only good news is that libertarian activists were aware of the public relations disaster his candidacy for Congress would have been and therefore denied him the support he needed to obtain ballot access. I encourage all Long Island Libertarians to support Randy Altschuler for Congress in the 1st C.D.
Dr. Tom Stevens is the Founder of Empire State Libertarians and Libertarian Patriots of New York. He also serves as Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County.
This was not an unexpected development especially since Christopher Cantwell was recently quoted as saying he believed the Second Amendment as currently written guarantees to all citizens the right to privately purchase and possess nuclear weapons and that he was prepared "to use violence in support of the cause of Liberty so long as it would have a worthy impact". While a number of libertarian activists were upset about these statements, others were even more concerned that Christopher Cantwell was an ex-convict who is returning to serve more jail time after the November election. The result was that many people sat on their hands while providing only lip service in support of his campaign.
While announcing his decision not to submit an insufficient number of petition signatures to the Suffolk County Board of Elections, Christopher Cantwell wrote:
For all my talk of responsibility being at the core of all things Libertarian, I let the responsibility for this race rest upon others. I rushed in head first, without organization or structure, without resources or means, without planning or clearly defined purpose. I just went ahead and did and said whatever came to mind at the moment, with the childish idea in my head that it would all work out because I stood for what was right, and good, and just. I cared not whom I offended, I cared not who supported my cause, I cared not for much but the idea in my own mind, which though I knew to be right, I also knew to be not well articulated...
I was angry, and rightfully so, as were most of my supporters, and even many of my detractors. And while I reject the notion that it is never good to come off as angry, I allowed my anger to consume too much of my message, and in the process alienated people with whom I should have been natural allies. I've realized through hard lessons over the course of this campaign, that alliances are necessary to achieve any goal, and while a candidate should not compromise principles, he need not ridicule everyone with whom he disagrees, and should work with people who agree with him enough to work with.
I attempted to run my campaign like a Libertarian would run a government, without central planning or demands. Emailing out electronic copies of petitions and asking everyone to do their best. This is a foolish thing to do in a campaign for office. Libertarianism is a philosophy of government wherein people should not be compelled to servitude by force of the state. But people freely enter into service when they join a campaign, people have the liberty to seek leaders, and those leaders then take on a responsibility of leading them into victory. I have failed in this sense of my responsibility to those who decided to follow me, by not providing them with the leadership they needed.
Long Island Libertarians, a chartered chapter of Empire State Libertarians, recently endorsed Randy Altschuler for Congress from the 1st C.D. in Suffolk County. Mr. Altschuler is a small government conservative who is seeking to obtain the Republican Party's nomination for Congress. Details regarding that endorsement are at: http://drtomstevens.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-island-libertarians-endorses-randy.html
Dr. Tom Stevens, who serves as Chair of Long Island Libertarians, has been in frequent contact with the Altschuler campaign and was convinced that a Cantwell candidacy would be an embarrassment to the Libertarian Party and would only siphon off votes that might ensure an Altschuler election day victory. It appears that the threat of a challenge to the Cantwell petitions alleging fraud may have influenced Cantwell's decision to drop out of the race since his plea bargain may have been revoked forcing him to face 4 years in a state penitentiary.
On this issue, Cantwell wrote:
Not that I fear it, but it is worth a mention that your partner in crime, Tom Stevens, sought to have me prosecuted for said fraud by encouraging the Altschuler campaign to make such threats, knowing that I have taken a plea bargain in my Felony DWI case in which I agreed to be sentenced to 45 days in county jail and plead guilty to a misdemeanor instead of the felony, which would be revoked and my allocution used against me at trial if I catch another charge no matter how frivolous. In other words, I submit insufficient petitions, statists charge me with fraud, lose their case, and I still get subjected to 4 years in prison for a crime that never took place. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Dr. Tom Stevens, Chair of Long Island Libertarians, said:
Many libertarian activists were concerned about Christopher Cantwell's opinion that the Second Amendment as currently written allows citizens the right to privately purchase and possess nuclear weapons and about his recent announcement that he is fully prepared to give his life and to use violence "in support of the cause of Liberty" so long as it would have "a worthy impact". Is Cantwell another Home-Grown Right-Wing Terrorist in the making? He already has a criminal history and often refers to himself as a Sovereign Individual as many extreme, right-wing militia members do. This ex-convict still serves in positions in the Suffolk County Libertarian Party and in the New York Libertarian Party. The only good news is that libertarian activists were aware of the public relations disaster his candidacy for Congress would have been and therefore denied him the support he needed to obtain ballot access. I encourage all Long Island Libertarians to support Randy Altschuler for Congress in the 1st C.D.
Dr. Tom Stevens is the Founder of Empire State Libertarians and Libertarian Patriots of New York. He also serves as Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Randy Credico, Libertarian Party Candidate For U.S. Senate, Says "I'm Not A Libertarian. I'm A Liberal."
Just hours after the Libertarian Party in New York State filed over 34,000 petition signatures to get Randy Credico on the ballot as its candidate for United States Senate against Charles Schumer, it was reported by Tom Brune of New York Newsday on August 17, 2010 that Mr. Credico recently said, "I just need a #!%^#$& line to be on in the general election. I'm not a libertarian. I'm a liberal."
Gary Popkin, State Representative for the Brooklyn Libertarian Party, said:
Claiming NOT to be a libertarian might be viewed as favorable in some places, such as Manhattan's upper west side, and might get us more votes than it loses, votes against wars, the P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act, bailouts, and corporate welfare.
Jim Lesczynski, Director of Media Relations for the Manhattan Libertarian Party, disagreed:
I don't see how it can be viewed as favorable by anyone for him to announce to the world that he's a Machiavellian jerk who just used us and told us whatever we wanted to hear in order to get our ballot line. Traditionally, politicians wait until after election day to reveal that they're lying weasels.
Former New York State Libertarian Party Chair Richard Cooper said:
I won't waste my vote on Credico. I will write-in John Cain, who should have been our nominee for governor instead of the two egomaniacs (Warren Redlich & Sam Sloan) who were at the convention.
But Mark Axinn, current New York Libertarian Party Chair, defended Credico saying:
Randy came to the Manhattan Libertarian meeting in New York. He won the nomination in Albany. He petitioned for us. He opposes the drug war, the P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, corporate welfare and bailouts. He brings people to the Libertarian Party who never knew of it before. We are not right-wing Republicans and we should not act precipitously based on one rather unfortunate comment in one newspaper one time. I heard him tell people to vote for him on the Libertarian line about a dozen times on Fred Dicker's radio show in Albany two days ago. Does that count? Or, in this age of purifying the Party, do we lop off candidates' heads too?
I am not issuing statements telling people to ignore the choices of the delegates at the Convention. To the contrary, I hope the voters will vote the entire Libertarian line.
If Randy Credico's petition signatures are not successfully challenged, he will be the candidate of both the Anti-Prohibition Party and the Libertarian Party for United States Senate against incumbent Senator Charles Schumer.
Gary Popkin, State Representative for the Brooklyn Libertarian Party, said:
Claiming NOT to be a libertarian might be viewed as favorable in some places, such as Manhattan's upper west side, and might get us more votes than it loses, votes against wars, the P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act, bailouts, and corporate welfare.
Jim Lesczynski, Director of Media Relations for the Manhattan Libertarian Party, disagreed:
I don't see how it can be viewed as favorable by anyone for him to announce to the world that he's a Machiavellian jerk who just used us and told us whatever we wanted to hear in order to get our ballot line. Traditionally, politicians wait until after election day to reveal that they're lying weasels.
Former New York State Libertarian Party Chair Richard Cooper said:
I won't waste my vote on Credico. I will write-in John Cain, who should have been our nominee for governor instead of the two egomaniacs (Warren Redlich & Sam Sloan) who were at the convention.
But Mark Axinn, current New York Libertarian Party Chair, defended Credico saying:
Randy came to the Manhattan Libertarian meeting in New York. He won the nomination in Albany. He petitioned for us. He opposes the drug war, the P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, corporate welfare and bailouts. He brings people to the Libertarian Party who never knew of it before. We are not right-wing Republicans and we should not act precipitously based on one rather unfortunate comment in one newspaper one time. I heard him tell people to vote for him on the Libertarian line about a dozen times on Fred Dicker's radio show in Albany two days ago. Does that count? Or, in this age of purifying the Party, do we lop off candidates' heads too?
I am not issuing statements telling people to ignore the choices of the delegates at the Convention. To the contrary, I hope the voters will vote the entire Libertarian line.
If Randy Credico's petition signatures are not successfully challenged, he will be the candidate of both the Anti-Prohibition Party and the Libertarian Party for United States Senate against incumbent Senator Charles Schumer.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Sam Sloan Loses LP Gubernatorial Nomination Challenges On Procedural Grounds
On Tuesday, August 17, 2010, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division (First Department) rejected two appeals taken with respect to Orders issued by Supreme Court Justice Edmead on cases brought by Sam Sloan claiming the nomination and election process of the New York State Libertarian Party was rigged in favor of Warren Redlich, the eventual nominee. Justice Edmead dismissed Sam Sloan's two gubernatorial nomination challenges on procedural and technical grounds and the Appellate Division's upholding of Justice Edmead's Orders means that the substantive issues raised in Sam Sloan's lawsuits will never be litigated.
Sloan's first lawsuit sought the opportunity to communicate with the 400-500 members of the New York State Libertarian Party so he could send them campaign literature and encourage them to attend the New York State Libertarian Party Convention, which was held in Albany, New York on April 24, 2010. Both Sam Sloan and Kristin Davis, who is now running for governor as the candidate of the Anti-Prohibition Party, were denied the right to campaign and lobby the eligible voting delegates and, as a result, Warren Redlich was handed the nomination with only 27 delegates voting for him. Justice Edmead ruled that since the margin of victory for Redlich over Sloan at the State Convention was more than just a few votes, that the issue was moot. Sloan felt Justice Edmead made an error in law when she ruled in this manner because he argued that if he had the opportunity to lobby all eligible delegates that many more would have attended the convention.
Sloan's second lawsuit sought to set aside the actual vote at the State Convention that handed the nomination to Warren Redlich on the grounds that fraud actually took place during that nomination process. Ignoring the fact that the State Party did not seem to have a complete list of voting delegates, the actual voting process was conducted on the "honor system" with individuals, regardless of whether they had a wristband entitling them to vote, being permitted to submit votes on scraps of paper into a passing hat. Sloan had at least two witnesses who saw people vote more than once, who saw ineligible individuals vote and, who, in one case, saw someone collect another person's ballot and pocket it instead of placing it into the passing hat. Justice Edmead dismissed this lawsuit on the grounds that the New York State Election Law states that challenges to actions that take place at the convention of a party committee must be commenced within ten (10) days of the convention being held. Sloan felt Justice Edmead made an error in law because the New York State Libertarian Party is not a major or minor party in New York State and is, therefore, not subject to New York State Election Law when it comes to issues of internal party structure and rules.
The dismissal of Sam Sloan's appeals means that the substantive issues of whether candidates seeking the nomination of the New York State Libertarian Party have a legal right to communicate with voting delegates to lobby them in advance of the State Convention and whether a nomination process conducted on the "honor system" can be upheld when there is evidence of actual fraud and ballot-stuffing, will never be addressed.
Sam Sloan has said he is in the process of preparing a Motion for Leave to Appeal both cases to the Court of Appeals, New York State's highest Court and that he intends to file that Motion in Albany on August 19, 2010.
Sloan's first lawsuit sought the opportunity to communicate with the 400-500 members of the New York State Libertarian Party so he could send them campaign literature and encourage them to attend the New York State Libertarian Party Convention, which was held in Albany, New York on April 24, 2010. Both Sam Sloan and Kristin Davis, who is now running for governor as the candidate of the Anti-Prohibition Party, were denied the right to campaign and lobby the eligible voting delegates and, as a result, Warren Redlich was handed the nomination with only 27 delegates voting for him. Justice Edmead ruled that since the margin of victory for Redlich over Sloan at the State Convention was more than just a few votes, that the issue was moot. Sloan felt Justice Edmead made an error in law when she ruled in this manner because he argued that if he had the opportunity to lobby all eligible delegates that many more would have attended the convention.
Sloan's second lawsuit sought to set aside the actual vote at the State Convention that handed the nomination to Warren Redlich on the grounds that fraud actually took place during that nomination process. Ignoring the fact that the State Party did not seem to have a complete list of voting delegates, the actual voting process was conducted on the "honor system" with individuals, regardless of whether they had a wristband entitling them to vote, being permitted to submit votes on scraps of paper into a passing hat. Sloan had at least two witnesses who saw people vote more than once, who saw ineligible individuals vote and, who, in one case, saw someone collect another person's ballot and pocket it instead of placing it into the passing hat. Justice Edmead dismissed this lawsuit on the grounds that the New York State Election Law states that challenges to actions that take place at the convention of a party committee must be commenced within ten (10) days of the convention being held. Sloan felt Justice Edmead made an error in law because the New York State Libertarian Party is not a major or minor party in New York State and is, therefore, not subject to New York State Election Law when it comes to issues of internal party structure and rules.
The dismissal of Sam Sloan's appeals means that the substantive issues of whether candidates seeking the nomination of the New York State Libertarian Party have a legal right to communicate with voting delegates to lobby them in advance of the State Convention and whether a nomination process conducted on the "honor system" can be upheld when there is evidence of actual fraud and ballot-stuffing, will never be addressed.
Sam Sloan has said he is in the process of preparing a Motion for Leave to Appeal both cases to the Court of Appeals, New York State's highest Court and that he intends to file that Motion in Albany on August 19, 2010.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Stevens Resigns Manhattan Libertarian Party Membership
On August 16, 2010, Dr. Tom Stevens, former four-term State Representative of the Manhattan Libertarian Party, resigned his MLP membership. He did so at the request of Mark Axinn, MLP Secretary, who wrote the following to Dr. Stevens earlier in the day:
Several officers of the MLP are concerned that some of your recent activities are at variance with the objectives of the Manhattan LP. In particular, you have formed organizations and reserved domain names which are substantially similar to those already in use by the State party, perhaps with the intent to confuse and divert potential supporters of the LPNY. You have publicized and perhaps encouraged some or all of Sam Sloan's recent activities, including his filing of fraudulent petitions at the BOE claiming to be the Libertarian Party candidate. Earlier today, you indicated your willingness to resign your membership in the MLP. I believe that may be in both the MLP's and your best interests at this time and therefor request that you do so.
Dr. Stevens responded to these charges as follows:
I did purchase the domain names lpny.org, lpny.net and lpny.info for the Libertarian Patriots of New York organization I formed on May 31, 2010. Those domain names were not in use and I reserved them. On July 4, 2010, I also formed Empire State Libertarians, which is not a Libertarian Party organization. These domain names and organizational names are not "substantially similar to those already in use by the State party" and I did not form them "with the intent to confuse and divert potential supporters" of the State Libertarian Party.
As for Sam Sloan, I advised him not to file suit against the State Party and I was unaware that any petitions were filed on his behalf. In fact, I believe Sam Sloan was unaware his son was going to file those petitions. I did publicize Sam's actions and lawsuits on my blog because I thought it was newsworthy.
None of my actions are "at variance with the objectives of the Manhattan LP." Nevertheless, I did promise to resign if I was asked to do so and since I am a man of my word, I followed through on the resignation when it was requested. I am sad this request was made and I believe it reflects the latest trend in the State Libertarian Party to suspend and seek to expel all critical voices who have tried to make the party a more effective political entity.
Dr. Tom Stevens is the Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and is the Founder of Empire State Libertarians. He served as the elected State Representative for the Manhattan Libertarian Party from January 10, 2004 to January 8, 2005, from January 8, 2005 to January 21, 2006, from December 11, 2006 to January 20, 2007 and from January 20, 2007 to May 14, 2007.
Several officers of the MLP are concerned that some of your recent activities are at variance with the objectives of the Manhattan LP. In particular, you have formed organizations and reserved domain names which are substantially similar to those already in use by the State party, perhaps with the intent to confuse and divert potential supporters of the LPNY. You have publicized and perhaps encouraged some or all of Sam Sloan's recent activities, including his filing of fraudulent petitions at the BOE claiming to be the Libertarian Party candidate. Earlier today, you indicated your willingness to resign your membership in the MLP. I believe that may be in both the MLP's and your best interests at this time and therefor request that you do so.
Dr. Stevens responded to these charges as follows:
I did purchase the domain names lpny.org, lpny.net and lpny.info for the Libertarian Patriots of New York organization I formed on May 31, 2010. Those domain names were not in use and I reserved them. On July 4, 2010, I also formed Empire State Libertarians, which is not a Libertarian Party organization. These domain names and organizational names are not "substantially similar to those already in use by the State party" and I did not form them "with the intent to confuse and divert potential supporters" of the State Libertarian Party.
As for Sam Sloan, I advised him not to file suit against the State Party and I was unaware that any petitions were filed on his behalf. In fact, I believe Sam Sloan was unaware his son was going to file those petitions. I did publicize Sam's actions and lawsuits on my blog because I thought it was newsworthy.
None of my actions are "at variance with the objectives of the Manhattan LP." Nevertheless, I did promise to resign if I was asked to do so and since I am a man of my word, I followed through on the resignation when it was requested. I am sad this request was made and I believe it reflects the latest trend in the State Libertarian Party to suspend and seek to expel all critical voices who have tried to make the party a more effective political entity.
Dr. Tom Stevens is the Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and is the Founder of Empire State Libertarians. He served as the elected State Representative for the Manhattan Libertarian Party from January 10, 2004 to January 8, 2005, from January 8, 2005 to January 21, 2006, from December 11, 2006 to January 20, 2007 and from January 20, 2007 to May 14, 2007.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
John Procida, LPQC Chair, Grants Permission To LPNY, Inc. To Use The "Libertarian Party" Name
Pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, a newly forming corporation using the name of an existing political party must attach to its Certificate of Incorporation the consent of the chairman of that political party in the county where the new corporation will maintain its principal office. John Procida, the duly elected Chair of the Libertarian Party of Queens County, a chartered chapter of Free Libertarian Party, Inc., the officially chartered New York State affiliate of the national Libertarian Party, recently gave his permission for a new Queens County-based Libertarian Party organization to be incorporated. The name of that new Libertarian Party organization is Libertarian Party of New York, Inc. and it was incorporated pursuant to the laws of the State of New York on August 9, 2010.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Political Director of Libertarian Party of Queens County, commented on the incorporation of Libertarian Party of New York, Inc. as follows:
I do not believe that the consent of John Procida, LPQC Chair, was required for the incorporation of Libertarian Party of New York. Both the words "libertarian" and "party" have been used generically for decades and the "Libertarian Party" as an entity has never obtained "political party" status under New York State Election Law because it has failed to obtain 50,000 votes in any past gubernatorial election. However, just in case the argument is made that a consent was required because the Libertarian Party is a recognized "political party" under the laws of the State of New York, the incorporator of Libertarian Party of New York, Inc. obtained the consent of John Procida, LPQC Chair, to use "Libertarian Party" in the name of this new Queens County-based corporation. I thank John Procida for using his legal authority in a manner that will continue to promote libertarianism more effectively than it has been promoted in the past.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Political Director of Libertarian Party of Queens County, commented on the incorporation of Libertarian Party of New York, Inc. as follows:
I do not believe that the consent of John Procida, LPQC Chair, was required for the incorporation of Libertarian Party of New York. Both the words "libertarian" and "party" have been used generically for decades and the "Libertarian Party" as an entity has never obtained "political party" status under New York State Election Law because it has failed to obtain 50,000 votes in any past gubernatorial election. However, just in case the argument is made that a consent was required because the Libertarian Party is a recognized "political party" under the laws of the State of New York, the incorporator of Libertarian Party of New York, Inc. obtained the consent of John Procida, LPQC Chair, to use "Libertarian Party" in the name of this new Queens County-based corporation. I thank John Procida for using his legal authority in a manner that will continue to promote libertarianism more effectively than it has been promoted in the past.
Sam Sloan Beats Warren Redlich To The New York State Board Of Elections To Claim The "Libertarian Party" Name
On August 12, 2010, Sam Sloan, who has two cases pending in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, contesting the gubernatorial nomination of Free Libertarian Party, Inc., became the first candidate to file an Independent Nominating Petition for Governor of New York State seeking to run under the "Libertarian Party" name. Sam Sloan's petitions list his name as the gubernatorial nominee instead of Warren Redlich but then lists the other statewide candidates that also appear on the Independent Nominating Petition that Warren Redlich has been circulating. When Warren Redlich's team files his petitions, the policy and procedure of the New York State Board of Elections will require them to call Redlich and ask him to select a different party name to run under.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County, explained the possible scenarios that can take place as follows:
It is my legal opinion that the "Libertarian Party" has not obtained "political party" status in the State of New York and is not subject to the provisions of the New York State Election Law because it has never obtained 50,000 votes in a gubernatorial election. As a result of this fact, the corporation known as Free Libertarian Party, Inc., the New York State chartered affiliate of the national Libertarian Party is more in the nature of a private club. It may hold a "convention" to decide who will run but those candidates still need to run for office as "independents" circulating Independent Nominating Petitions, not as the official nominees of a political party recognized under the Election Law. The first to file, in this case Sam Sloan, gets to select his choice of party name and he selected "Libertarian Party". Candidates filing Independent Nominating Petitions for the same office after that first filing, will be asked to select other party names.
It is highly unlikely the New York State Board of Elections will reject the Sloan petition as being inadequate on its face before the deadline for submitting Independent Nominating Petitions has passed since any petition signatures submitted for the other five statewide candidates on the Sloan petition will be added to the signatures submitted for those candidates on the Redlich petition. Even if the New York State Board of Elections ultimately determines after General and Specific Objections that the number of petition signatures submitted on behalf of Sam Sloan as the gubernatorial candidate of the Libertarian Party are insufficient, that does not resolve the issue that Warren Redlich will probably have already been asked to select a different party name. To address this issue, the Redlich team will need to file a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York seeking an injunction against Sam Sloan forbidding him to use the "Libertarian Party" name on the grounds he was not nominated at the "convention" held by Free Libertarian Party, Inc. but that issue is already the subject of two Appellate Division cases currently pending. That lawsuit will also need to name the New York State Board of Elections as a defendant in order to compel them to allow Warren Redlich to run as the Libertarian Party candidate for Governor.
These possible scenarios may or may not happen. They have been constructed based on my legal knowledge and political expertise. How the situation actually pans out may be completely different than we can anticipate or predict. While the number of petition signatures submitted on behalf of Sam Sloan as the Libertarian Party candidate for Governor of the State of New York appear from reports I have received to be short of the number of valid petition signatures necessary to qualify for placement on the ballot, Mr. Sloan's mere filing of a petition has created real legal issues that will need to be resolved.
Dr. Tom Stevens is the Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and the Founder of Empire State Libertarians.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County, explained the possible scenarios that can take place as follows:
It is my legal opinion that the "Libertarian Party" has not obtained "political party" status in the State of New York and is not subject to the provisions of the New York State Election Law because it has never obtained 50,000 votes in a gubernatorial election. As a result of this fact, the corporation known as Free Libertarian Party, Inc., the New York State chartered affiliate of the national Libertarian Party is more in the nature of a private club. It may hold a "convention" to decide who will run but those candidates still need to run for office as "independents" circulating Independent Nominating Petitions, not as the official nominees of a political party recognized under the Election Law. The first to file, in this case Sam Sloan, gets to select his choice of party name and he selected "Libertarian Party". Candidates filing Independent Nominating Petitions for the same office after that first filing, will be asked to select other party names.
It is highly unlikely the New York State Board of Elections will reject the Sloan petition as being inadequate on its face before the deadline for submitting Independent Nominating Petitions has passed since any petition signatures submitted for the other five statewide candidates on the Sloan petition will be added to the signatures submitted for those candidates on the Redlich petition. Even if the New York State Board of Elections ultimately determines after General and Specific Objections that the number of petition signatures submitted on behalf of Sam Sloan as the gubernatorial candidate of the Libertarian Party are insufficient, that does not resolve the issue that Warren Redlich will probably have already been asked to select a different party name. To address this issue, the Redlich team will need to file a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York seeking an injunction against Sam Sloan forbidding him to use the "Libertarian Party" name on the grounds he was not nominated at the "convention" held by Free Libertarian Party, Inc. but that issue is already the subject of two Appellate Division cases currently pending. That lawsuit will also need to name the New York State Board of Elections as a defendant in order to compel them to allow Warren Redlich to run as the Libertarian Party candidate for Governor.
These possible scenarios may or may not happen. They have been constructed based on my legal knowledge and political expertise. How the situation actually pans out may be completely different than we can anticipate or predict. While the number of petition signatures submitted on behalf of Sam Sloan as the Libertarian Party candidate for Governor of the State of New York appear from reports I have received to be short of the number of valid petition signatures necessary to qualify for placement on the ballot, Mr. Sloan's mere filing of a petition has created real legal issues that will need to be resolved.
Dr. Tom Stevens is the Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and the Founder of Empire State Libertarians.
Long Island Libertarians Holds Luncheon At Taverna Kyclades In Queens County, New York
On Saturday, August 14, 2010, Long Island Libertarians hosted a Luncheon at Taverna Kyclades located at 33-07 Ditmars Blvd. in Astoria, New York. Nine people were in attendance including Carl Person, the Libertarian Party's candidate for Attorney General and John Clifton, the Libertarian Party's candidate for United States Senate (against Gillibrand) . Sam Sloan, who is still contesting the nomination of the Libertarian Party for Governor, and Dallwyn Merck, who serves as Vice-Chair of Downstate Libertarians, also attended. The Luncheon was hosted by Dr. Tom Stevens, Chair of Long Island Libertarians.
Long Island Libertarians is a chartered chapter of Empire State Libertarians. It promotes libertarian activism in Kings County, Queens County, Nassau County and Suffolk County. On August 7, 2010, Long Island Libertarians endorsed Randy Altschuler, who is seeking election to Congress from the 1st Congressional District (New York).
Long Island Libertarians is a chartered chapter of Empire State Libertarians. It promotes libertarian activism in Kings County, Queens County, Nassau County and Suffolk County. On August 7, 2010, Long Island Libertarians endorsed Randy Altschuler, who is seeking election to Congress from the 1st Congressional District (New York).
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Libertarian Patriots Of New York Changes Its Name To Libertarian Patriots
On August 9, 2010, the Governing Board of Libertarian Patriots of New York changed the name of the organization to Libertarian Patriots in order to accommodate the patriotic libertarians throughout the country who requested an opportunity to join on the grounds that the issues they face in their states are identical to those faced by patriotic libertarians living in New York State.
Libertarian Patriots of New York (LPNY) was originally founded by Dr. Tom Stevens on May 31, 2010 in response to his anger that a deliberate decision was made by anti-patriotic anarchists not to fly the American Flag at the Libertarian Party's National Convention that was held in St. Louis, Missouri over Memorial Day Weekend and their subsequent negative comments about the United States of America in general.
Libertarian Patriots is a group of proud, patriotic Americans who respect and honor this country, its Founding Fathers, and the United States Constitution, while supporting libertarian principles such as support for a smaller government, lower taxes and more individual freedom.
If you are interested in membership or a leadership position in Libertarian Patriots, contact Dr. Tom Stevens, our Founder, at DrTomStevens@aol.com
More information about Libertarian Patriots can be found at http://www.lpny.org/ and on its Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=111650602215541&ref=ts
Libertarian Patriots of New York (LPNY) was originally founded by Dr. Tom Stevens on May 31, 2010 in response to his anger that a deliberate decision was made by anti-patriotic anarchists not to fly the American Flag at the Libertarian Party's National Convention that was held in St. Louis, Missouri over Memorial Day Weekend and their subsequent negative comments about the United States of America in general.
Libertarian Patriots is a group of proud, patriotic Americans who respect and honor this country, its Founding Fathers, and the United States Constitution, while supporting libertarian principles such as support for a smaller government, lower taxes and more individual freedom.
If you are interested in membership or a leadership position in Libertarian Patriots, contact Dr. Tom Stevens, our Founder, at DrTomStevens@aol.com
More information about Libertarian Patriots can be found at http://www.lpny.org/ and on its Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=111650602215541&ref=ts
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Objectivist Party Holds Two-Day National Convention In St. Louis, Missouri Over Memorial Day Weekend
The Objectivist Party, founded by Dr. Tom Stevens on February 2, 2008, held a two-day National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri over Memorial Day Weekend, 2010.
The first session of the National Convention was held on Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at Show-Me's on The Landing located at 724 North First Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The website is http://www.showmes.com/
The second session of the National Convention was held on Sunday, May 30, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Kitchen Buffet & Bistro (inside Lumiere Place Casino) located at 999 North Second Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The website is http://www.lumiereplace.com/thekitchen_buffet.aspx
During the first session of the National Convention of the Objectivist Party, the delegates in attendance approved of the direction, policies and organizational structure set by the Governing Board for the Objectivist Party and gave the Governing Board full authority to continue to run the Objectivist Party as it has since the party's founding on February 2, 2008. The delegates also unanimously reaffirmed their full confidence in the leadership of the Objectivist Party.
During the second session of the National Convention of the Objectivist Party, the delegates unanimously nominated Thomas Robert Stevens to be the candidate of the Objectivist Party for President of the United States in 2012 and Alden Link to be the candidate of the Objectivist Party for Vice-President of the United States in 2012. Dr. Tom Stevens is currently a resident of New York. Alden Link is currently a resident of both New York and Florida.
Dr. Tom Stevens and Alden Link were the nominees of the Objectivist Party for President and Vice-President, respectively, in 2008. They appeared on the ballot in Colorado and Florida.
More information about the Objectivist Party can be found at http://www.objectivistparty.us/
The first session of the National Convention was held on Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at Show-Me's on The Landing located at 724 North First Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The website is http://www.showmes.com/
The second session of the National Convention was held on Sunday, May 30, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Kitchen Buffet & Bistro (inside Lumiere Place Casino) located at 999 North Second Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The website is http://www.lumiereplace.com/thekitchen_buffet.aspx
During the first session of the National Convention of the Objectivist Party, the delegates in attendance approved of the direction, policies and organizational structure set by the Governing Board for the Objectivist Party and gave the Governing Board full authority to continue to run the Objectivist Party as it has since the party's founding on February 2, 2008. The delegates also unanimously reaffirmed their full confidence in the leadership of the Objectivist Party.
During the second session of the National Convention of the Objectivist Party, the delegates unanimously nominated Thomas Robert Stevens to be the candidate of the Objectivist Party for President of the United States in 2012 and Alden Link to be the candidate of the Objectivist Party for Vice-President of the United States in 2012. Dr. Tom Stevens is currently a resident of New York. Alden Link is currently a resident of both New York and Florida.
Dr. Tom Stevens and Alden Link were the nominees of the Objectivist Party for President and Vice-President, respectively, in 2008. They appeared on the ballot in Colorado and Florida.
More information about the Objectivist Party can be found at http://www.objectivistparty.us/
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Christopher Cantwell, LP Congressional Candidate In New York, Looking Forward To Using Violence To Pursue The Cause Of Liberty
Is former and future ex-con Christopher Cantwell, the Suffolk County Libertarian Party's nominee for Congress in the 1st C.D., a potential right-wing, home-grown terrorist?
There appears little doubt this is true, especially since in a statement made on August 7, 2010, Christopher Cantwell said he wouldn't mind "sacrificing" his "body for Liberty" and "would die for it if it made a worthy impact". Mr. Cantwell recently decided not to use violence against Park Police officers who objected to his petitioning on park grounds but responded as follows when challenged as to why he did not use violence in this instance: "I did not think violence was the most effective way to pursue the cause of Liberty. Though at other moments, it may very well be, and I look forward to participating then."
Mr. Cantwell's full statement was:
I've been beaten before, not that big a deal. Arrested too, I had enough cash for bail. I don't mind sacrificing my time or my body for Liberty. Truly I would die for it if it made a worthy impact. It just so happened, that at this particular moment, I did not think violence was the most effective way to pursue the cause of Liberty. Though at other moments, it may very well be, and I look forward to participating then.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Founder of Empire State Libertarians, responded:
I am very disturbed by the fact that the Suffolk County Libertarian Party has endorsed an individual who looks forward to participating in violence as a means to pursue liberty. Violence is never an effective way to pursue the cause of Liberty and only turns law-abiding people against the right-wing terrorists and their causes. I would think that Christopher Cantwell would have learned that lesson after seeing how the country turned against Timothy McVeigh. The only way to change the hearts and minds of Americans to make them more conscious of the benefits of smaller government, lower taxes and respect for our constitutional principles is through reasoned debate and non-violent political advocacy.
I do not believe Christopher Cantwell is lying about his willingness to turn to violence and become a martyr for the cause of Liberty. This is a man who is an ex-convict and who, in November, will be a convict again; this time to serve a short jail sentence on what could have been a 4-year stint in the state penitentiary, had he not plea bargained at the last moment. I have no doubt, based on the reactions and behavior I have observed, that Christopher Cantwell is serious about looking forward to using violence to pursue the cause of Liberty. I am shocked the Suffolk County Libertarian Party would embrace such a man as a candidate for Congress and that Free Libertarian Party, Inc., the State Affiliate of the national Libertarian Party, would elect such a man to serve on its State Committee as an At-Large Representative.
Dr. Tom Stevens is the Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and is Founder of Empire State Libertarians.
There appears little doubt this is true, especially since in a statement made on August 7, 2010, Christopher Cantwell said he wouldn't mind "sacrificing" his "body for Liberty" and "would die for it if it made a worthy impact". Mr. Cantwell recently decided not to use violence against Park Police officers who objected to his petitioning on park grounds but responded as follows when challenged as to why he did not use violence in this instance: "I did not think violence was the most effective way to pursue the cause of Liberty. Though at other moments, it may very well be, and I look forward to participating then."
Mr. Cantwell's full statement was:
I've been beaten before, not that big a deal. Arrested too, I had enough cash for bail. I don't mind sacrificing my time or my body for Liberty. Truly I would die for it if it made a worthy impact. It just so happened, that at this particular moment, I did not think violence was the most effective way to pursue the cause of Liberty. Though at other moments, it may very well be, and I look forward to participating then.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Founder of Empire State Libertarians, responded:
I am very disturbed by the fact that the Suffolk County Libertarian Party has endorsed an individual who looks forward to participating in violence as a means to pursue liberty. Violence is never an effective way to pursue the cause of Liberty and only turns law-abiding people against the right-wing terrorists and their causes. I would think that Christopher Cantwell would have learned that lesson after seeing how the country turned against Timothy McVeigh. The only way to change the hearts and minds of Americans to make them more conscious of the benefits of smaller government, lower taxes and respect for our constitutional principles is through reasoned debate and non-violent political advocacy.
I do not believe Christopher Cantwell is lying about his willingness to turn to violence and become a martyr for the cause of Liberty. This is a man who is an ex-convict and who, in November, will be a convict again; this time to serve a short jail sentence on what could have been a 4-year stint in the state penitentiary, had he not plea bargained at the last moment. I have no doubt, based on the reactions and behavior I have observed, that Christopher Cantwell is serious about looking forward to using violence to pursue the cause of Liberty. I am shocked the Suffolk County Libertarian Party would embrace such a man as a candidate for Congress and that Free Libertarian Party, Inc., the State Affiliate of the national Libertarian Party, would elect such a man to serve on its State Committee as an At-Large Representative.
Dr. Tom Stevens is the Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Queens County and is Founder of Empire State Libertarians.
Long Island Libertarians Endorses Randy Altschuler For Congress (1st C.D. NY)
On August 7, 2010, Long Island Libertarians, a chartered chapter of Empire State Libertarians, announced its endorsement of Randy Altschuler for Congress from the 1st Congressional District (New York), which is located entirely in Suffolk County. In announcing the endorsement, Dr. Tom Stevens, Chair of Long Island Libertarians, said, "Randy Altschuler is a candidate who believes in smaller government, lower taxes and respect for the constitutional rights of all Americans."
The following are excerpts of statements made by Randy Altschuler regarding his positions on issues:
I am a proud fiscal conservative committed to free market principles. My top priority is to promote proven pro-growth and low tax policies for the First Congressional District and our nation. I know that low taxes, a renewed focus on revitalizing small business and the indefatigable spirit of American ingenuity promises to return our country to economic prosperity. That's why I signed Americans for Tax Reform's "Taxpayer Protection Pledge" -- opposing any effort to raise taxes. As a small businessman, I know firsthand the challenges of starting a business from scratch, meeting a payroll and the pride that comes with creating jobs. Today, hardworking Long Islanders feel the burdensome effect of a Democrat-controlled Congress, with no check and balance on their authority. Their big government model of massive spending and higher taxes has produced anemic growth and few jobs for our struggling economy. We must stop the Washington politicians from spending trillions of dollars we don't have and strapping future generations with massive debt we can't afford. It's essential that we cut the corporate tax rate which serves as a stranglehold on the competitiveness of American companies abroad. Government's proper role in the economy is to facilitate opportunity for individual initiative and entrepreneurship -- not to stifle its growth with ever-increasing financial and regulatory burdens. I believe my experience building companies and creating jobs has prepared me to contribute to changing the culture in Washington from day one.
We must support our nation's military by providing the best training, technology and equipment available. I am committed to ensuring that America stands ready to effectively confront the global security challenges of the 21st Century, such as terrorism and nuclear proliferation. We must ensure: that our military remains the world's strongest and most agile, able to handle traditional and evolving threats; that our intelligence community receives the full backing of the federal government -- in word and deed -- and becomes ever more proficient at anticipating impending danger; and that we continue to nurture the international alliances and relationships that promote peace and security.
I will work tirelessly to preserve the rights of the individual and our state by upholding the constitutional limits and restraints placed on government by our nation's founders. I will fight to defend every law-abiding American's right to protect their family and property.
Randy Altschuler is seeking the nomination of the Republican Party for Congress in the 1st C.D. and is seeking to unseat Tim Bishop, the incumbent Democratic Congressman. Long Island Libertarians considered endorsing Christopher Cantwell, the nominee of the Suffolk County Libertarian Party for Congress from the 1st C.D., but rejected him on many grounds, including the fact that he is an ex-convict and a future convict, and because Mr. Cantwell believes the United States Constitution as currently written entitles United States citizens to purchase and privately own nuclear weapons, a position that caused Jeff Grizlo, a Suffolk County resident, to call him "Kooky Cantwell".
On May 2, 2010, Mr. Cantwell posted the following to a Libertarian Party Yahoo Group:
I’ve had the nuclear 2nd Amendment discussion before and I agree, the Constitution does not define arms, so I see legitimacy to the argument that the 2nd Amendment, as written, would provide such a protection as radical as that may be, a Constitutional Amendment defining arms would be required to outlaw private ownership of nuclear weapons.
On May 6, 2010, Jeff Grizlo, Executive Vice-President of Rising Action who is also a Suffolk County resident wrote:
I am used to people getting elected to Congress who later get arrested. It is an interesting twist in the natural order of things and certainly a change in tactics for the Suffolk County Libertarian Party to consider nominating an ex-con right up front. People deserve second chances but there are a few problems with this particular prospective candidate. While he was incarcerated in the year 2000, he has been very silent about the circumstances that surrounded his arrest and conviction. All he has said is that he did not go to prison for "good behavior" and that if he raped a 4 year old girl, he would like to think the Suffolk County Libertarians would not be considering given him their nomination. I am not so sure. In addition to being an ex-con, there is evidence that he has not been fully rehabilitated. According to recent reports, he is currently awaiting trial on a D.W.I. charge. Finally, I recently criticized Christopher Cantwell for his stated belief that the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution as currently written gives a constitutional right to all citizens to privately own and possess nuclear weapons. For that stand, I called him Kooky Cantwell. So basically, the Suffolk County Libertarian Party is set to endorse an alcoholic, ex-con who believes everyone has a current constitutional right to own and possess nuclear weapons. Perhaps it's the Suffolk County Libertarian Party that should be called kooky!
Dr. Tom Stevens, Chair of Long Island Libertarians, provided this update:
It appears that at the time this discussion was taking place, Christopher Cantwell was facing an upcoming trial on two felony charges that promised to land him in prison for four years. On the eve of trial, he plead guilty to misdemeanor charges and agreed to serve time in jail after Election Day in November.
The following are excerpts from a statement made regarding this issue by Christopher Cantwell on June 22, 2010:
While I was on a date, on Saturday March 7th 2009 at 3:30am, I was pulled over for doing 55mph in a 40mph zone in Easthampton NY. I had been drinking...The officer asked me to exit the vehicle and perform some sobriety tests...His police report stated that I failed all 3 tests...I was taken to the station, and there I was asked, under threat of my license being suspended, and my being arrested, and my vehicle seized anyway, if I would submit to a breath alcohol test...I was charged with one count of felony driving while intoxicated; per se, and one count of felony driving while intoxicated...I have, the entire time, intended to fight these charges, relying on the last hope for Justice in America – a Jury of my peers. But, in the last hours before jury selection a final plea offer was made. The offer was that I would be sentenced to 45 days in the county jail, of which I will serve 30, minus the 1 day I had in from my arrest, and plead guilty to one misdemeanor count of DWI per se. If I was found guilty at trial, I would have faced a felony conviction and up to 4 years in a state penitentiary. The arrangement was worked out so that I will return for sentencing on November 15th 2010, after the election, and my 30th Birthday which is on November 12th. I will be released before Christmas, and before I would take office if elected.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Chair of Long Island Libertarians, said:
After considering the qualifications and positions of all the candidates seeking election to Congress from the 1st Congressional District, there was no doubt in our minds that Randy Altschuler is the candidate who will best represent libertarian principles and who has the credibility to actually get elected to Congress.
Long Island Libertarians is a chartered chapter of Empire State Libertarians representing libertarians and libertarian-minded individuals in Kings County, Queens County, Nassau County and Suffolk County.
The following are excerpts of statements made by Randy Altschuler regarding his positions on issues:
I am a proud fiscal conservative committed to free market principles. My top priority is to promote proven pro-growth and low tax policies for the First Congressional District and our nation. I know that low taxes, a renewed focus on revitalizing small business and the indefatigable spirit of American ingenuity promises to return our country to economic prosperity. That's why I signed Americans for Tax Reform's "Taxpayer Protection Pledge" -- opposing any effort to raise taxes. As a small businessman, I know firsthand the challenges of starting a business from scratch, meeting a payroll and the pride that comes with creating jobs. Today, hardworking Long Islanders feel the burdensome effect of a Democrat-controlled Congress, with no check and balance on their authority. Their big government model of massive spending and higher taxes has produced anemic growth and few jobs for our struggling economy. We must stop the Washington politicians from spending trillions of dollars we don't have and strapping future generations with massive debt we can't afford. It's essential that we cut the corporate tax rate which serves as a stranglehold on the competitiveness of American companies abroad. Government's proper role in the economy is to facilitate opportunity for individual initiative and entrepreneurship -- not to stifle its growth with ever-increasing financial and regulatory burdens. I believe my experience building companies and creating jobs has prepared me to contribute to changing the culture in Washington from day one.
We must support our nation's military by providing the best training, technology and equipment available. I am committed to ensuring that America stands ready to effectively confront the global security challenges of the 21st Century, such as terrorism and nuclear proliferation. We must ensure: that our military remains the world's strongest and most agile, able to handle traditional and evolving threats; that our intelligence community receives the full backing of the federal government -- in word and deed -- and becomes ever more proficient at anticipating impending danger; and that we continue to nurture the international alliances and relationships that promote peace and security.
I will work tirelessly to preserve the rights of the individual and our state by upholding the constitutional limits and restraints placed on government by our nation's founders. I will fight to defend every law-abiding American's right to protect their family and property.
Randy Altschuler is seeking the nomination of the Republican Party for Congress in the 1st C.D. and is seeking to unseat Tim Bishop, the incumbent Democratic Congressman. Long Island Libertarians considered endorsing Christopher Cantwell, the nominee of the Suffolk County Libertarian Party for Congress from the 1st C.D., but rejected him on many grounds, including the fact that he is an ex-convict and a future convict, and because Mr. Cantwell believes the United States Constitution as currently written entitles United States citizens to purchase and privately own nuclear weapons, a position that caused Jeff Grizlo, a Suffolk County resident, to call him "Kooky Cantwell".
On May 2, 2010, Mr. Cantwell posted the following to a Libertarian Party Yahoo Group:
I’ve had the nuclear 2nd Amendment discussion before and I agree, the Constitution does not define arms, so I see legitimacy to the argument that the 2nd Amendment, as written, would provide such a protection as radical as that may be, a Constitutional Amendment defining arms would be required to outlaw private ownership of nuclear weapons.
On May 6, 2010, Jeff Grizlo, Executive Vice-President of Rising Action who is also a Suffolk County resident wrote:
I am used to people getting elected to Congress who later get arrested. It is an interesting twist in the natural order of things and certainly a change in tactics for the Suffolk County Libertarian Party to consider nominating an ex-con right up front. People deserve second chances but there are a few problems with this particular prospective candidate. While he was incarcerated in the year 2000, he has been very silent about the circumstances that surrounded his arrest and conviction. All he has said is that he did not go to prison for "good behavior" and that if he raped a 4 year old girl, he would like to think the Suffolk County Libertarians would not be considering given him their nomination. I am not so sure. In addition to being an ex-con, there is evidence that he has not been fully rehabilitated. According to recent reports, he is currently awaiting trial on a D.W.I. charge. Finally, I recently criticized Christopher Cantwell for his stated belief that the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution as currently written gives a constitutional right to all citizens to privately own and possess nuclear weapons. For that stand, I called him Kooky Cantwell. So basically, the Suffolk County Libertarian Party is set to endorse an alcoholic, ex-con who believes everyone has a current constitutional right to own and possess nuclear weapons. Perhaps it's the Suffolk County Libertarian Party that should be called kooky!
Dr. Tom Stevens, Chair of Long Island Libertarians, provided this update:
It appears that at the time this discussion was taking place, Christopher Cantwell was facing an upcoming trial on two felony charges that promised to land him in prison for four years. On the eve of trial, he plead guilty to misdemeanor charges and agreed to serve time in jail after Election Day in November.
The following are excerpts from a statement made regarding this issue by Christopher Cantwell on June 22, 2010:
While I was on a date, on Saturday March 7th 2009 at 3:30am, I was pulled over for doing 55mph in a 40mph zone in Easthampton NY. I had been drinking...The officer asked me to exit the vehicle and perform some sobriety tests...His police report stated that I failed all 3 tests...I was taken to the station, and there I was asked, under threat of my license being suspended, and my being arrested, and my vehicle seized anyway, if I would submit to a breath alcohol test...I was charged with one count of felony driving while intoxicated; per se, and one count of felony driving while intoxicated...I have, the entire time, intended to fight these charges, relying on the last hope for Justice in America – a Jury of my peers. But, in the last hours before jury selection a final plea offer was made. The offer was that I would be sentenced to 45 days in the county jail, of which I will serve 30, minus the 1 day I had in from my arrest, and plead guilty to one misdemeanor count of DWI per se. If I was found guilty at trial, I would have faced a felony conviction and up to 4 years in a state penitentiary. The arrangement was worked out so that I will return for sentencing on November 15th 2010, after the election, and my 30th Birthday which is on November 12th. I will be released before Christmas, and before I would take office if elected.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Chair of Long Island Libertarians, said:
After considering the qualifications and positions of all the candidates seeking election to Congress from the 1st Congressional District, there was no doubt in our minds that Randy Altschuler is the candidate who will best represent libertarian principles and who has the credibility to actually get elected to Congress.
Long Island Libertarians is a chartered chapter of Empire State Libertarians representing libertarians and libertarian-minded individuals in Kings County, Queens County, Nassau County and Suffolk County.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Empire State Libertarians Endorses Alden Link, Libertarian Party Nominee For Lt. Governor Of New York State
On August 5, 2010, the Governing Board of Empire State Libertarians endorsed Alden Link, who is the Libertarian Party Nominee for Lt. Governor of New York State.
Alden Link received the endorsement of Empire State Libertarians after indicating to the Governing Board his full agreement with the following Candidate Endorsement Statement for Election Year 2010:
If elected, I will take action to bring about smaller, more efficient, government as well as fewer and lower taxes. I intend to work to stimulate the economy and to create jobs by reducing corporate taxation and bureaucratic regulation. I do not believe it is the government's role to bring about social change, to redistribute wealth, or to pass laws criminalizing conduct that causes no direct harm to others. I will do what I can to bolster the value of our currency, to reduce the national debt, to better defend our borders, to keep our military strong, and to protect those individual rights guaranteed to all Americans in the United States Constitution.
Mr. Link also agreed to place the fact of his endorsement by Empire State Libertarians and the Candidate Endorsement Statement on his website. Those references are located at:
http://aldenlink-for-ltgovernor.com/alden-link-candidate-for-lt-governor-of-nys.html
Alden Link has also promised to work to:
Reduce government.
Make the Lt. Governor's job a part time position for half pay.
Reduce or eliminate non-funded State mandates for local governments.
Stop enforcing marijuana laws and make use and possession legal.
Support all second amendment rights.
Provide equal rights for all people regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation.
Clear jails of non-violent drug offenders.
Make property taxes affordable.
Eliminate State government except for infrastructure: roads, bridges, and police.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Founder of Empire State Libertarians, stated:
Alden Link becomes the first candidate formally endorsed by Empire State Libertarians for Election Year 2010. We are proud to offer him our support and wish him the best of luck in his campaign to be elected Lt. Governor of the State of New York.
Dr. Tom Stevens founded Empire State Libertarians on July 4, 2010.
Alden Link received the endorsement of Empire State Libertarians after indicating to the Governing Board his full agreement with the following Candidate Endorsement Statement for Election Year 2010:
If elected, I will take action to bring about smaller, more efficient, government as well as fewer and lower taxes. I intend to work to stimulate the economy and to create jobs by reducing corporate taxation and bureaucratic regulation. I do not believe it is the government's role to bring about social change, to redistribute wealth, or to pass laws criminalizing conduct that causes no direct harm to others. I will do what I can to bolster the value of our currency, to reduce the national debt, to better defend our borders, to keep our military strong, and to protect those individual rights guaranteed to all Americans in the United States Constitution.
Mr. Link also agreed to place the fact of his endorsement by Empire State Libertarians and the Candidate Endorsement Statement on his website. Those references are located at:
http://aldenlink-for-ltgovernor.com/alden-link-candidate-for-lt-governor-of-nys.html
Alden Link has also promised to work to:
Reduce government.
Make the Lt. Governor's job a part time position for half pay.
Reduce or eliminate non-funded State mandates for local governments.
Stop enforcing marijuana laws and make use and possession legal.
Support all second amendment rights.
Provide equal rights for all people regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation.
Clear jails of non-violent drug offenders.
Make property taxes affordable.
Eliminate State government except for infrastructure: roads, bridges, and police.
Dr. Tom Stevens, Founder of Empire State Libertarians, stated:
Alden Link becomes the first candidate formally endorsed by Empire State Libertarians for Election Year 2010. We are proud to offer him our support and wish him the best of luck in his campaign to be elected Lt. Governor of the State of New York.
Dr. Tom Stevens founded Empire State Libertarians on July 4, 2010.
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