Dr. Eric Schansberg, a professor of economics at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, has an article published in the August 16th Muncie Star-Press titled "ERIC SCHANSBERG: A better way to buy health care".
Schansberg was an Indiana Libertarian candidate for Congress in 2008.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Libertarian Candidate for Indiana House 17
Word on the street is that at least one person is considering seeking the Libertarian Party of Indiana nomination for Indiana State House District 17. District 17 consists of portions of LaPorte, Marshall and Starke counties in northern Indiana
Ron Cenkush Seeking Libertarian Party Nomination for Indiana State House District 5
Ron Cenkush of Osceola has opened an exploratory committee for the Libertarian Party of Indiana nomination for Indiana State House District 5.
More Libertarian Party of Indiana County Affiliates
Word on the street is that efforts are underway to re-affiliate the Knox and Vanderburgh County Libertarian Parties, and to form and affiliate county Libertarian Party organizations in Warrick and Martin counties.
Libertarian Party of Howard County Re-affiliated
The Central Committee of the Libertarian Party of Indiana has re-affiliated the Libertarian Party of Howard County. Jerry Titus of Kokomo was elected chair. It will meet on the 3rd Monday of each month.
Doug Horner New District 3 Representative to the Central Committee of the Libertarian Party of Indiana
Former Libertarian Party of Allen County chair Doug Horner is now the District 3 Representative on the Central Committee of the Libertarian Party of Indiana. Doug lives in Fort Wayne.
Chad Roots Again on Central Committee of Libertarian Party of Indiana
Chad "Wick" Roots of Anderson, Indiana has rejoined the Central Committee of the Libertarian Party of Indiana as the District 6 representative. Chad is an appraiser.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Lots of Interest for Running Against Souder
It looks to me as if Indiana's Third District Congressman, Mark Souder, is an opposition candidate magnet. I'm hearing lots of rumors that as many as four qualified individuals are putting out feelers about seeking the Libertarian nomination so they can run against him.
It's a long time until the Libertarian Party of Indiana convention (usually held in late April or May), but it is interesting to see the interest in running against this incumbent, as well as the interest being directed towards the Libertarian Party as a suitable political party from which to seek office.
It's a long time until the Libertarian Party of Indiana convention (usually held in late April or May), but it is interesting to see the interest in running against this incumbent, as well as the interest being directed towards the Libertarian Party as a suitable political party from which to seek office.
Brad Klopfenstein is Tomorrow's Guest Host on WXNT's Abdul in the Morning
Brad Klofpenstein is tomorrow's guest host for Abdul on WXNT 1430 AM. Here's what Brad has to say about tomorrow:
"...We'll be talking to one of the owners of Lifeline Data Centers who owns the old Eastgate Mall to talk about their redevelopment progress at 6:30. We'll then replay Michael Smerconish's interview from today with President Obama at 7 with a little discussion afterwards. Then at 7:30, the segment that everyone anxiously awaits, we'll be talking all things alcohol-bars-liquor stores with our industry experts Bill Smythe from Claude & Annie's and Brad Rider from United Package Liquors. Then at 8:20, we have a very special guest! Lindy Thackston from Versus will be calling in to preview the IRL race at Sonoma this weekend. Then we'll let the show fall all to hell after 8:30 when Matt Socey comes in to discuss all things cinema and film (oh, who are we kidding, he's going to talk about hot actresses that you've never heard of). So be sure to tune in!
Again, it's on Newstalk 1430 WXNT (that's 1430 on your AM dial) from 6-9am. Or, you can listen online at www.WXNT.com.
And if you feel compelled to call in, the numbers are 228-1430 or 1-866-440-1430 ..."
"...We'll be talking to one of the owners of Lifeline Data Centers who owns the old Eastgate Mall to talk about their redevelopment progress at 6:30. We'll then replay Michael Smerconish's interview from today with President Obama at 7 with a little discussion afterwards. Then at 7:30, the segment that everyone anxiously awaits, we'll be talking all things alcohol-bars-liquor stores with our industry experts Bill Smythe from Claude & Annie's and Brad Rider from United Package Liquors. Then at 8:20, we have a very special guest! Lindy Thackston from Versus will be calling in to preview the IRL race at Sonoma this weekend. Then we'll let the show fall all to hell after 8:30 when Matt Socey comes in to discuss all things cinema and film (oh, who are we kidding, he's going to talk about hot actresses that you've never heard of). So be sure to tune in!
Again, it's on Newstalk 1430 WXNT (that's 1430 on your AM dial) from 6-9am. Or, you can listen online at www.WXNT.com.
And if you feel compelled to call in, the numbers are 228-1430 or 1-866-440-1430 ..."
Friday, August 14, 2009
New Web Address for Libertarian Party of Elkhart County, Indiana
The new web address for the Libertarian Party of Elkhart County, Indiana is http://lpec.gqnu.net.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Libertarian City-Council Member Ed Coleman on WISH-TV Tonight
Libertarian Indianapolis City-County councilman Ed Coleman should be on WISH-TV 8 news tonight after 5 pm. He was interviewed today at Smock golf course about his feasibility study on the city golf courses.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tim Maguire on Abdul in the Morning Yesterday
Libertarian Party of Marion County, Indiana Chairman Tim Maguire was on Abdul in the Morning yesterday. He talked about the Indianapolis City-County Council's votes on the Indianapolis hotel tax increase to 10%, one of the highest in the nation, as well as the panhandling ordinance.
Abdul in the Morning is on WXNT 1430 AM in Indianapolis from 5 am to 9 am every week day.
Abdul in the Morning is on WXNT 1430 AM in Indianapolis from 5 am to 9 am every week day.
Libertarian Party of Wayne County, Indiana Garage Sale September 5th - Also Football Season and Time to Man the Concession Stand and Take Tickets
Here's the latest announcement from the Libertarian Party of Wayne County, Indiana:
"Greetings Wayne County Libertarians and Friends;
What would September be without garage sales and football? Probably pretty boring, huh?
In order to alleviate that boredom, the Libertarian Party of Wayne County announces it's 9th Annual LPWC Neat Stuff Garage Sale, and our first concession stand gig of the new school year.
This year's sale will take place on Saturday, September 5th; Sunday, September 6th; and Monday, September 7th, at 17059 State Road 38, Hagerstown.
On Thursday, September 3rd, at 6:00 P.M., we will set up the tents and tables. We need as many people as we can get for an hour or two that evening.
On Friday, September 4th, starting at 8:00 A.M., we will be setting out merchandise. Our garage is already packed, and we have quite a bit more that we have yet to pick up. If you have something to donate to the sale, we would appreciate it if you could keep it until the sale weekend and then bring it in. If that is a problem, call me and we will work something out. We need a lot of help on Friday. Although we are not officially open until Saturday, our reputation for neat stuff brings in a lot of early shoppers, and the bargains they find gives us the much needed room to display more neat stuff.
Saturday, September 5th, is the big sale day. It starts at dawn and ends at dark. It's always a lot of fun. Come and spend as much time helping out and visiting as you would like.
Sunday, September 6th, is Bag for a Buck Day. We open at noon and close at dark.
Monday, September 7th, is Close-out and Tear-down Day. We will open at 7:00 A.M., and will start clean-up and tear down around 9:00 A.M.
This is our main fundraiser of the year, and along with the antics of the current office holders, will give our candidates a great boost in next years election.
Please mark these dates. I will be sending out more information later.
Also, we will be working the concession stand at the Hagerstown/Tri-High Football game on Friday, September 25th. We need 2 ticket takers at 6:00 and 6-8 concession workers at 6:15. Please keep this date open if you can help.
Thanks,
Rex Bell
Chairman, Libertarian Party of Wayne County"
"Greetings Wayne County Libertarians and Friends;
What would September be without garage sales and football? Probably pretty boring, huh?
In order to alleviate that boredom, the Libertarian Party of Wayne County announces it's 9th Annual LPWC Neat Stuff Garage Sale, and our first concession stand gig of the new school year.
This year's sale will take place on Saturday, September 5th; Sunday, September 6th; and Monday, September 7th, at 17059 State Road 38, Hagerstown.
On Thursday, September 3rd, at 6:00 P.M., we will set up the tents and tables. We need as many people as we can get for an hour or two that evening.
On Friday, September 4th, starting at 8:00 A.M., we will be setting out merchandise. Our garage is already packed, and we have quite a bit more that we have yet to pick up. If you have something to donate to the sale, we would appreciate it if you could keep it until the sale weekend and then bring it in. If that is a problem, call me and we will work something out. We need a lot of help on Friday. Although we are not officially open until Saturday, our reputation for neat stuff brings in a lot of early shoppers, and the bargains they find gives us the much needed room to display more neat stuff.
Saturday, September 5th, is the big sale day. It starts at dawn and ends at dark. It's always a lot of fun. Come and spend as much time helping out and visiting as you would like.
Sunday, September 6th, is Bag for a Buck Day. We open at noon and close at dark.
Monday, September 7th, is Close-out and Tear-down Day. We will open at 7:00 A.M., and will start clean-up and tear down around 9:00 A.M.
This is our main fundraiser of the year, and along with the antics of the current office holders, will give our candidates a great boost in next years election.
Please mark these dates. I will be sending out more information later.
Also, we will be working the concession stand at the Hagerstown/Tri-High Football game on Friday, September 25th. We need 2 ticket takers at 6:00 and 6-8 concession workers at 6:15. Please keep this date open if you can help.
Thanks,
Rex Bell
Chairman, Libertarian Party of Wayne County"
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Libertarian Party Worthy of Parody by Robot Chicken
Looks like we've made it! Heads up to John Meuser for pointing out this parody (http://is.gd/2bRK4) of the Libertarian Party by Robot Chicken on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. Being ignored is worse.
Republican Majority Indianapolis City-County Council Votes to Raise Taxes - Libertarian Votes "NO"
The Indianapolis City-County Council voted to raise the hotel tax in Indianapolis to 10%, thereby making it even more difficult for the city to get convention business by making Indianapolis' hotel tax one of the highest in the nation. This was done to raise more money for the Capital Improvement Board, the agency in charge of Indianapolis' public stadiums for corporate welfare scheme.
Here are the councilors who voted for the tax:
Republicans unless otherwise noted.
Cain
Cardwell
Cockrum
Day
Hunter
Lutz
Malone
McHenry
McQuillen
Nytes (Democrat)
Pfisterer
Plowman
Smith
Speedy
Vaughn
Here are the councilors who voted against the tax:
Democrats unless otherwise noted.
Bateman
Brown
Coleman (Libertarian)
Evans
Gray
Lewis
Mahern, B
Mahern, D
Mansfield
Minton-McNeill
Moriarty
Oliver
Sanders
Scales (Republican)
In Indianapolis, the city-council has recently voted to raise taxes both under Democrat and Republican majorities, thus evidencing that both the Democrat and Republican parties are "tax and spend" political parties.
Libertarian councilor Ed Coleman, a vocal opponent of the Capital Improvement Board, corporate welfare and building public palaces for politicians and CEO's, voted "NO".
In my personal experience, it is hard to get organizations to meet in Indianapolis. Granted, these are events for 15 - 200 people and not as large as the NCAA events for example, but they add up if we get lots of them. These organizations and their members are cost conscience too. They do compare tax rates when making a decision on where to meet for their events.
I hope this is not the case, but I suspect that the end result will be fewer tax dollars collected through this tax as smaller groups go elsewhere, such as the suburbs of Indianapolis.
Here are the councilors who voted for the tax:
Republicans unless otherwise noted.
Cain
Cardwell
Cockrum
Day
Hunter
Lutz
Malone
McHenry
McQuillen
Nytes (Democrat)
Pfisterer
Plowman
Smith
Speedy
Vaughn
Here are the councilors who voted against the tax:
Democrats unless otherwise noted.
Bateman
Brown
Coleman (Libertarian)
Evans
Gray
Lewis
Mahern, B
Mahern, D
Mansfield
Minton-McNeill
Moriarty
Oliver
Sanders
Scales (Republican)
In Indianapolis, the city-council has recently voted to raise taxes both under Democrat and Republican majorities, thus evidencing that both the Democrat and Republican parties are "tax and spend" political parties.
Libertarian councilor Ed Coleman, a vocal opponent of the Capital Improvement Board, corporate welfare and building public palaces for politicians and CEO's, voted "NO".
In my personal experience, it is hard to get organizations to meet in Indianapolis. Granted, these are events for 15 - 200 people and not as large as the NCAA events for example, but they add up if we get lots of them. These organizations and their members are cost conscience too. They do compare tax rates when making a decision on where to meet for their events.
I hope this is not the case, but I suspect that the end result will be fewer tax dollars collected through this tax as smaller groups go elsewhere, such as the suburbs of Indianapolis.
Monday, August 10, 2009
County Fairs and the Libertarian Party
The local county Libertarian Party participated in the Tippecanoe, LaPorte, Clark and Floyd county fairs this summer.
Libertarian Candidate Rumors for August 10th
Here's the latest "rumors" I'm hearing about Libertarian candidates for 2010:
Russ Scribner of Fort Wayne is contemplating a run for office.
Ryan Liedtky of Walkerton has recruited five candidates to date to run for the Indiana House of Representatives.
Russ Scribner of Fort Wayne is contemplating a run for office.
Ryan Liedtky of Walkerton has recruited five candidates to date to run for the Indiana House of Representatives.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Four Libertarian Party of Indiana Chairman
At Andrew Horning's going away party in Indianapolis earlier this summer, the current and former chairman of the Libertarian Party of Indiana in attendance posed for a picture. From left to right is Joe Hauptman, 1979-80, 98-00; Sam Goldstein, 2009-present; Todd Singer, 2007-09; Mark Rutherford, 2000-07.
This photograph was taken from current LPIN Executive Director Chris Spangle's Facebook page.
Ryan Liedtky Published in South Bend Tribune
Ryan Liedtky is in yesterday's Viewpoint section of the South Bend Tribune. The piece is titled "We must stop abusing the system to fix healthcare".
Liedtky is the 2nd District Representative on the Central Committee of the Libertarian Party of Indiana.
Liedtky is the 2nd District Representative on the Central Committee of the Libertarian Party of Indiana.
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