[Lnc-business] Fwd: Proposal for Libertarian Party (from Chairman of Mississippi)
Arvin Vohra
votevohra at gmail.com
Wed Jun 29 19:45:11 EDT 2016
Hi all - Endorsement by the LNC seems tricky to me, but I would support the
following:
1. Individual LNC members endorsing whatever book they like. I've
personally done this several times in the past.
2. Having a link to libertarian books somewhere on LP.org or facebook. I
think this should probably be relatively open to books that are highly
relevant, professionally written and produced, and pass APRC approval.
-Arvin
On Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 12:05 AM, Starchild <sfdreamer at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Excuse me – I misspoke in the email below. I just realized that I actually
> already have a copy of *Libertarianism in a Nutshell *which someone
> (Aaron Barksdale?) gave me at the convention! I will give it a read.
>
> Love & Liberty,
> ((( starchild )))
> At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee (2016-2018)
> RealReform at earthlink.net
> (415) 625-FREE
>
>
> On Jun 24, 2016, at 2:19 AM, Starchild wrote:
>
> I appreciate the creative thinking behind this offer, and Aaron
> Barksdale's interest in seeking a mutually beneficial arrangement with the
> Libertarian Party over the sale of his book. Having neither read this book
> myself nor being acquainted with the views of the authors however, I can't
> vote for an endorsement at this time.
>
> If the authors or their publisher wish to send me a review copy for
> purposes of making this offer, I will read it and after reading, donate the
> book to the party (to avoid any conflict of interest). If Aaron wishes to
> have the LNC vote to endorse the book on behalf of the party, I would
> suggest that providing review copies to members of the LNC on this basis
> would be in order, so that we will be better informed to make an
> evaluation.
>
> If we do decide that a book promotion deal on a libertarian book is
> something we'd like to enter into, I believe we should also let our
> membership know that we are in the market for making a deal of this sort on
> a libertarian book. It could be that other Libertarians (or libertarians)
> may have authored (or be prepared to write) books on which they might be
> willing to offer the party a more attractive deal (not that we are limited
> to making a single deal, of course). Certainly the quality of the book
> would matter too – hence my interest in actually reading it before voting
> on this contract – but I think an open, competitive bidding process is in
> the interest of the Libertarian Party whenever we are looking to enter into
> some type of contract or employment relationship.
>
> One further somewhat unrelated idea: I'd like to see us hold conventions
> in locations where we have sufficient space at our disposal for which we do
> not have to pay anything, so that we can offer vendors such as Aaron
> Barksdale and his co-author or their publishing company to have booth space
> at no cost. I believe that maximizing the number of vendors present rather
> than seeking to make money via charging each individual vendor would be in
> the party's interest for the following reasons:
>
> • It would likely expose convention attendees to many pro-freedom
> materials they would not otherwise encounter
>
> • It would create gratitude toward the LP from vendors who would be
> afforded a valuable sales opportunity at no cost to themselves
>
> • Some of those attending a convention as vendors would likely end up
> paying for speakers or meals, or donating money or materials to the party,
> in appreciation of being given the free opportunity to sell their
> merchandise
>
> • If not already libertarians, persons attending as vendors would be
> exposed to libertarian ideas via interacting with convention attendees even
> if they do not check out any speakers or other events
>
> • The presence of hundreds or thousands of vendors instead of the mere
> dozens (at most) that we attract now would significantly boost our overall
> convention attendance numbers, increasing the visibility and clout of our
> conventions
>
> • The presence of hundreds or thousands of vendors offering materials they
> believe will be of interest to Libertarians would create a unique shopping
> experience that in and of itself would become a specific additional draw
> for other convention-goers
>
> Love & Liberty,
> ((( starchild )))
> At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee (2016-2018)
> RealReform at earthlink.net
> (415) 625-FREE
>
>
> On Jun 22, 2016, at 3:03 PM, Arvin Vohra wrote:
>
> Hi all, please consider the following proposal from Aaron Barksdale:
>
> Mr. Vohra;
>
> Aaron Barksdale, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Mississippi, here
> wanting to offer a proposal that is win-win for the LP and myself. I am
> writing you using a personal e-mail because this is not connected to the
> MSLP.
>
> In case you are not aware, the Secretary of the MSLP and I wrote a book
> called *Libertarianism in a Nutshell*. Please review the proposal
> enclosed and contact me if you have any questions or counter offers or to
> proceed with the proposal.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Aaron Barksdale
> cell: (228)238-7844
>
> --
> Arvin Vohra
>
> www.VoteVohra.com
> VoteVohra at gmail.com
> (301) 320-3634
> <LP_Proposal.pdf>
>
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Arvin Vohra
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(301) 320-3634
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