tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14779913.post473429590503575623..comments2023-09-27T11:16:10.764-04:00Comments on Rutherford Report: Libertarians Must Start Applying for the Mail Room FirstMark W. Rutherfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970323195039101487noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14779913.post-88769339337058907892008-11-09T19:53:00.000-05:002008-11-09T19:53:00.000-05:00What is a shame (to me , at least) was that there ...What is a shame (to me , at least) was that there was a golden opportunity for this to happen this past spring, yet there were only a handful of people savvy enough to recognize that, and way too many people who allowed their immaturity and emotions interfere.<BR/><BR/>Far too many people get involved with the LP thinking they are just going to jump right in, since they are so smart and understand the issues better than the voters.<BR/><BR/>They nearly always fail to realize that people need to understand why they are supporting you, and very rarely is it because your ideas are better. Just ask Andy Horning, who was reminded of that...for the fifth time.<BR/><BR/>And before anyone jumps on me for "attacking Andy", few of you have sacrificed as much for Andy's causes or fought in the trenches alongside him as long as I have. I've earned the right to make that observation.Jacob Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659919624213074419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14779913.post-61771908860446839582008-11-09T15:11:00.000-05:002008-11-09T15:11:00.000-05:00I think the progress of the Free State Project in ...I think the progress of the Free State Project in New Hampshire should be noted. They managed to elect 5 Free Staters to the state house this year. They look beyond the party name, and go with what's best for liberty. The same could be done in Indiana.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14779913.post-66670412815786050862008-11-09T13:00:00.000-05:002008-11-09T13:00:00.000-05:00At first glance, I would agree. It takes a founda...At first glance, I would agree. It takes a foundation to build a house. But don't ask Mayor Ballard who bypassed the mail room about starting at the bottom because it coincides with my agreement with Ed when opportunity strikes, albeit rare, go for it. Ed's words "well-prepared,qualified and credible" are half the formula. The rest is building consensus, building an electorate machine & war chest, starting early, using multimedia for communication, blogs and websites that are daily updated and not left stagnant. The underlying caution for libertarians is not to be alarmists or broadcasters of tearing down our government but instead speak with one voice about the virtues of a better way of governing, while waging a giant struggle to fight against the Santa Claus handouts from 2 traditional giveaway parties. Do we turn away from ballot access each year? This is a matter for the LPIN and pacs to decide. The LPIN needs to walk past the mail room and head toward the break room for a conversation and some serious introspection. Candidates have sacrificed energy, time, and money, and deserve more than a pat on the head. They need a defined plan and concentrated backing. Where is it?Patriot Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986604576219564749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14779913.post-32119948309100252008-11-09T10:39:00.000-05:002008-11-09T10:39:00.000-05:00Well stated, but we must also model the entreprene...Well stated, but we must also model the entrepreneur, recognizing each opportunity to advance our ideals when it presents itself. When one of the two major parties fails to contest a General Assembly seat, we should not sit on the sidelines. We need to put forward well-prepared, qualified and credible candidates. In this manner the electorate and media will be more receptive to candidates run at the lower levels of government.Ed Angletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12606364230189529343noreply@blogger.com