[Lnc-business] Motion: Assemblyman Moore - request for co-sponsors
Caryn Ann Harlos
carynannharlos at gmail.com
Sun Oct 23 17:16:56 EDT 2016
Great summary Whitney.
On Sunday, October 23, 2016, Whitney Bilyeu <whitneycb76 at gmail.com> wrote:
> As I recall...
>
> The decision to make this contribution came after some deliberation. The
> discussion included comments on the merits and risks of such an
> investment. Historical references, current situations, as well as future
> controversies were considered, and ultimately the vote was 12 to 3, in
> favor.
>
> Discussion notes/factors considered:
>
> -LNC funds are not expended on ballot access for Nevada, as they are in
> many other states...at amounts well above $10,000...and likely without
> winning candidates in those fields.
> -John Moore is an incumbent, in a state WITHOUT straight-ticket voting.
> -John Moore took a risk by joining us, and we can honor that risk with our
> support.
> -John Moore has raised a substantial amount of money on his own,
> indicating commitment.
> -An elected Libertarian is a necessity.
> -If precedent is set by this decision, it should be based on the specific
> circumstances in this case.
>
> Whitney
>
> On Oct 23, 2016 3:28 PM, "Sam Goldstein" <goldsteinatlarge at gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','goldsteinatlarge at gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Ken,
> >
> > I would not have voted for this motion if the LNC had not contributed to
> Moore's campaign. You are correct in that
> > the LNC has no business interfering in the internal affairs of an
> affiliate for any reason, but the contribution made it
> > our business.
> >
> > I was not at the meeting where the contribution was approved so I
> didn't hear the presentation in favor
> > of it. Can a member who was present give a synopsis?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > Sam Goldstein
> > Libertarian National Committee
> > Member at Large
> > 8925 N Meridian St, Ste 101
> > Indianapolis IN 46260
> > 317-850-0726 <317-850-0726> Phone
> > 317-582-1773 <317-582-1773> Fax
> >
> > On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 4:20 PM, Ken Moellman <ken.moellman at lpky.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ken.moellman at lpky.org');>> wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >>
> >>
> >> Thank you on the clarification on who's asking for the censure. I do
> think it would hold a bit more weight if the affiliate was officially
> asking. This body's interference in affiliate matters has caused problems
> before.
> >>
> >> My greatest concern, after considering this for days, is the setting of
> precedent. Who's to say that a future LNC might censure for something far
> less; for something legitimately disputed in the party or within the
> broader philosophy?
> >>
> >> I don't recall the LNC ever censuring a candidate. In 2008, we had an
> issue with a candidate in KY. We took care of it our way, and we didn't
> look to the LNC to do anything, though many others did ask the LNC to
> intervene. In that scenario, we were able to block the candidate from the
> ballot line and that was that.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ---
> >>
> >> Ken C. Moellman, Jr.
> >> LNC Region 3 Alternate Representative
> >> LPKY Judicial Committee
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 2016-10-22 00:04, Caryn Ann Harlos wrote:
>
>
> >>>
> >>> The goal is for Libertarian candidates to not completely fundamentally
> betray basic principles in such a flagrant manner and sabotaging the
> efforts in a specific issue of the Party (the affiliate in this case). The
> Motion itself says what we hope - for the candidate to take Libertarian
> stances in the future. If he cannot, then switching to an affiliation that
> accurately reflects his principles is a choice he would have to make. That
> isn't our goal. But it certainly isn't our goal to assist a betrayal of
> the affiliate and principles.
> >>>
> >>> I do not know if we have before. And if there is censurable behaviour
> to a candidate that we have spent members' funds supporting, then yes. That
> is something we should consider doing. Once again, we are the "party of
> principle" and if voting for a 750 million dollar crony capitalist subsidy
> isn't a censurable violation then we have truly lost our way. Asking for a
> bright line rule is once again appropos to my pornography analogy. There
> are a host of factors, and we know it when we see it.
> >>>
> >>> The LPNV has spoken to the candidate. He has given a public
> explanation. This is public accountability.
> >>>
> >>> The affiliate has not officially asked National to censure. Some LPNV
> members have. As have members elsewhere.
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 9:48 PM, Ken Moellman <ken.moellman at lpky.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ken.moellman at lpky.org');>> wrote:
>
> >>>>
>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> I would submit that prior to censure, a conversation might be in
> order to get more information. We don't even have all of the facts.
> Here's what we know:
> >>>>
> >>>> 1. We have a candidate who is an elected official, was approved by an
> affiliate to run as an L, and to which the LNC gave money.
> >>>> 2. The candidate voted for 2 tax increases, the latter of which is to
> entice a franchise in a monopoly to come to his district.
> >>>> 3. The candidate claims 60% of his constituents supported the latter
> one.
> >>>> 4. The affiliate that nominated him is angry, has censured the
> candidate, and has asked National to censure as well.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Now, if the goal is to get Moore to switch to some other affiliation
> or to Independent, then certainly censure would be a good start. But I
> think it might be good to speak to the elected official first.
> >>>>
> >>>> And the question about "what's the line for this body?" is extremely
> relevant. Has this body ever censured a candidate or elected
> Libertarian before? Is this a practice we want this body to make more
> regular?
> >>>>
> >>>> Again, I'm not in favor of this cronyist garbage, and after
> Cincinnati signed a similarly-stupid deal with the Bengals, and tied
> revenue to an increased local sales tax, I just avoid buying things in
> Cincinnati when possible.
> >>>>
> >>>> ---
> >>>>
> >>>> Ken C. Moellman, Jr.
> >>>> LNC Region 3 Alternate Representative
> >>>> LPKY Judicial Committee
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On 2016-10-21 23:22, Caryn Ann Harlos wrote:
>
>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> And I would distinguish greatly a state candidate from our national
> candidate which was ratified and consented to by delegates at a national
> convention. A state candidate is ratified by those delegates (in most
> states and in normal circumstances which do not involve a mid-term Party
> affiliation switch). In such a case I give great deference to the
> affiliate that welcomed and championed. And once again, Nevada has made
> their absolute displeasure and sense of betrayal clear.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 9:19 PM, Caryn Ann Harlos <
> carynannharlos at gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','carynannharlos at gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
> >>>>>>
>
> >>>>>> I find what if's and mining the subjunctives to be unhelpful
> personally. I do not know what kind of transgression would warrant in a
> "what if" situation. I would say yes, we should always be willing. Our
> duty is not to any elected person but to the Party itself and the
> principles for which we stand. This is a clear egregious violation which
> is somewhat like what some say about "pornography" - I know it when I see
> it. I would ask if someone commits to be a Libertarian and acts completely
> against Libertarian principles and received money from the National
> Committee of said Party is that committing fraud against the body? If the
> constituents feel defrauded (particularly since they elected a Republican,
> not a Libertarian) then it is up to them to deal with, not us. Our
> standing and duty is to the LP and the members.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> This isn't a minor issue. This was major with a capital M. And
> Nevada has made clear how they feel about it.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> The minute was have the "uncensurable" we are doomed. We are the
> "Party of Principle" and we need to have the backbone to at some point say
> enough is enough, particularly when we spent $10K of our members' money.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 9:12 PM, Ken Moellman <
> ken.moellman at lpky.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ken.moellman at lpky.org');>> wrote:
>
> >>>>>>>
>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I'm glad that the dilemma is understood. And you did bring up the
> other question I had, after further consideration; would we, as a body, be
> willing to censure an elected Libertarian President Johnson? If this is
> the case, how bad would the transgression need to be before this body
> rebukes its own first elected President?
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> We really need to help give our candidates and elected officials,
> to the limited extent that they exist, be successful champions for liberty.
> And by "we", I mean every person who says they're a libertarian. If we
> can't go out and help convince other people's minds, then we're failing as
> activists and supporters. IMO, the root problem here is that 60% number.
> Why do 60% of the people in Moore's district support this?
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> As I further discussed this with a few others this afternoon and
> evening, I had another thought. If someone is elected to represent the
> people of his district and fails to do so, would that person be engaging in
> fraud against the constituents?
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Every candidate and elected official has negatives. I personally
> prefer to focus on a candidate's positives, rather than dwelling on their
> negatives. If the negatives exceed the positives, then I start looking for
> an alternate course of action.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> ---
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Ken C. Moellman, Jr.
> >>>>>>> LNC Region 3 Alternate Representative
> >>>>>>> LPKY Judicial Committee
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On 2016-10-21 16:05, Demarest, David P. wrote:
>
>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Ken,
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Thank you for your honest and thoughtful devil's advocate
> response regarding the proposed censure of John Moore. We can, however,
> view Assemblyman Moore's two egregious votes as an golden opportunity for
> LNC members to think outside the box to examine root causes and design
> short and long term solutions to the difficult dilemma faced by all
> Libertarian politicians. The dilemma is how to reconcile the dictates of
> one's Libertarian conscience with the realities of our current political
> environment that is rife with the cronyism necessary to get elected or
> reelected. The choice is between voting your conscience at the risk of not
> being reelected or violating your conscience to get reelected and live to
> fight another day in office.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> I would submit that Moore's violation of his conscience to get
> reelected makes him part of the problem of spiraling cronyism that is
> inexorably destroying our way of life and accelerating our economy and
> society down the path of destruction that history demonstrates is the
> inevitable fate of all compulsory territorial governments. Most of us
> support Gary Johnson in spite of specific misgivings because it is obvious
> that Gary is so much better than the other choices and would undoubtedly
> make things far better than the other candidates. If Johnson is elected,
> however, we know that despite his honestly about his platform, many of his
> decisions will give us heartburn. Our short-term act of censuring Moore
> will send a clear and unambiguous message that statist actions by
> Libertarian officials to save political seats are unacceptable violations
> of conscience that will not be tolerated. The proposed censure of Moore
> will serve as an educational message for all present and future Libertarian
> officials including those who switch from other parties.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Long-term solutions require that we understand that cronyism does
> not fare well in the competitive context of the free-market. By contrast,
> cronyism is aggressively fostered in our current compulsory authoritarian
> majority rule system. We as Libertarians face an uphill battle if we choose
> to rely solely on a top-down legislative authoritarian approach to rescue
> us from the tsunami of cronyism that will swamp our ship of state if we do
> not reverse course promptly and with a sense of urgency.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> The crushing curse of cronyism will not be reversed until we
> change the context of government to minimize instead of fostering cronyism.
> To get straight to the point, that change in context to discourage cronyism
> will not occur until we achieve competitive governance and competitive
> social services. I would further submit that we must supplement our
> top-down legislative strategy with a robust, bottom-up entrepreneurial
> peaceful freedom revolution fueled by peer-to-peer technology. Then and
> only then will we create the political climate necessary to elect
> Libertarian officials to all levels of government and establish the
> environment of competitive governance and social services that is an
> absolute prerequisite if we seriously intend to minimize cronyism and save
> our way of life for future generations.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Thoughts?
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> The War on Majority Rule Authoritarian Cronyism Begins Now
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> ~David Pratt Demarest
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Region 6 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (IA, IL,
> MN, MO, ND, NE, WI)
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Secretary Pro Tem, LNC Affiliate Support Committee
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Secretary, Nebraska Libertarian State Central Committee
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Nebraska State Coordinator, LP Radical Caucus
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> From: Caryn Ann Harlos [mailto:carynannharlos at gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','carynannharlos at gmail.com');>]
> >>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2016 12:50 PM
> >>>>>>>> To: ken.moellman at lpky.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ken.moellman at lpky.org');>;
> lnc-business at hq.lp.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','lnc-business at hq.lp.org');>
> >>>>>>>> Cc: William Redpath; Demarest, David P.
> >>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Motion: Assemblyman Moore - request for co-sponsors
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> We have enough cosponsors for a ballot. I will argue for it in
> the ballot.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> It was an LPNV who last broached this action
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> with me - I believe it has the support of the aggrieved affiliate
> - and members- who's money we spent.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> The second vote was expressly against something the LPNV was
> opposed to actively for years.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> This is a betrayal of the LPNV. And I certainly did not vote
> (and I argued zealously) to support a candidate - out of many worthy
> candidates - who would take such crony capitalist anti/libertarian power.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On Friday, October 21, 2016, Ken Moellman <ken.moellman at lpky.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ken.moellman at lpky.org');>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Please allow me to take the Devil's Advocate position, since I
> probably won't have a vote that counts anyway. I realize that this
> position is unlikely to be popular.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Politics and philosophy can be a tough balancing act. Certainly,
> there are instances of this problem with our presidential ticket (bake the
> cake, for example) and probably every other campaign out there (vaccination
> debate, etc.). Elected officials, and indeed individuals, are faced with
> tough decisions between philosophy and reality all the time. Perhaps the
> most famous was Jefferson's opposition to slavery while also owning slaves.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Assemblyman Moore reported that a poll of the constituents of his
> district showed that about 60% of the constituents supported the deal,
> including the associated taxes. Certainly, there could and should have been
> a coordinated effort by the opposition to stop this deal by educating the
> public. Based on the level of support reported within Assemblyman Moore's
> district, those efforts were obviously unsuccessful.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Even taking what was said above into account, I personally
> think Assemblyman Moore's greatest failing in this situation came was in
> how he supported the deal. A statement about "While I personally do not
> support this deal, I voted in favor because my constituents wanted me to do
> so" could have been a very good moment. It would have provided an
> opportunity to educate the public about the negatives of the deal and
> hopefully prevent this type of situation from happening the next time.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> So I ask these questions: Do you think that what John Moore did
> was driven by philosophy, or by politics? Do you believe that John Moore
> wanted higher taxes? As an elected representative, should he represent the
> people of his district, or ignore those people in favor of his own
> philosophy? Is it more wise to go against the constituency, especially
> this close to election day, or is it more wise to fight another day when
> your "army" is more organized and can help you win the day?
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Just something to think about. I'm not pleased at the idea of
> yet another billionaire getting a taxpayer-funded stadium and I don't
> believe they create enough economic activity to offset the costs. At least
> the team name is appropriate.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> ---
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Ken C. Moellman, Jr.
> >>>>>>>> LNC Region 3 Alternate Representative
> >>>>>>>> LPKY Judicial Committee
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On 2016-10-21 09:27, William Redpath wrote:
>
>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> I will also co-sponsor, as I was opposed to the $10,000 motion
> at the LNC meeting in July 2016. Bill Redpath
> >>>>>>>>> --------------------------------------------
> >>>>>>>>> On Thu, 10/20/16, David Demarest <dpdemarest at centurylink.net
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','dpdemarest at centurylink.net');>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Lnc-business] Motion: Assemblyman Moore - request
> for co-sponsors
> >>>>>>>>> To: lnc-business at hq.lp.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','lnc-business at hq.lp.org');>
> >>>>>>>>> Cc: david.demarest at firstdata.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','david.demarest at firstdata.com');>
> >>>>>>>>> Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016, 9:20 PM
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> #yiv9175739729
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> >>>>>>>>> #yiv9175739729 Caryn, I will co-sponsor your
> >>>>>>>>> motion to censure John Moore and request that he return the
> >>>>>>>>> $10,000 campaign contribution from the LNC. Mr. Moore's
> >>>>>>>>> two votes were egregious. Thoughts? Celebrate Life, Set the
> Bar High
> >>>>>>>>> and LIVE FREE! The Invisible Hand of
> >>>>>>>>> Self-Interest is Mightier Than the Sword of
> >>>>>>>>> Government! ~David Pratt Demaresthttp://www.lpne.org
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> >>>>>>>>> secretary at lpne.orgdpdemarest@centurylink.net
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> >>>>>>>>> david.demarest at firstdata.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','david.demarest at firstdata.com');>
> >>>>>>>>> Cell: 402-981-6469Home: 402-493-0873Office: 402-222-7207
> From: Lnc-business
> >>>>>>>>> [mailto:lnc-business-bounces at hq.lp.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','lnc-business-bounces at hq.lp.org');>] On
> Behalf Of
> >>>>>>>>> Caryn Ann Harlos
> >>>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday,
> >>>>>>>>> October 20, 2016 7:45 PM
> >>>>>>>>> To:
> >>>>>>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','lnc-business at hq.lp.org');>
> >>>>>>>>> Subject:
> >>>>>>>>> [Lnc-business] Motion: Assemblyman Moore - request for
> >>>>>>>>> co-sponsors
> >>>>>>>>> Multiple
> >>>>>>>>> party members including region 1 members have acted that the
> >>>>>>>>> LNC take action regarding Assemblyman Moore. While normally,
> >>>>>>>>> I would say that is solely an issue for the state party to
> >>>>>>>>> handle, unless possibly, a Federal candidate, but in this
> >>>>>>>>> case, we spent National Party member's direct monies,
> >>>>>>>>> and thus I do agree this is our responsibility. As someone
> >>>>>>>>> who advocated for the funds allocation, I believe it is my
> >>>>>>>>> responsibility to address this once members raised a
> >>>>>>>>> concern:
> >>>>>>>>> Whereas Nevada Assemblyman John
> >>>>>>>>> Moore, a former Republican who in January 2016 switched to
> >>>>>>>>> the Libertarian Party while in office, has during the past
> >>>>>>>>> month voted not once but twice in the span of as many days
> >>>>>>>>> to raise taxes on his constituents, including a vote to
> >>>>>>>>> support a "More Cops" tax which the Libertarian
> >>>>>>>>> Party of Nevada has tirelessly and thus far successfully
> >>>>>>>>> opposed, and a vote to provide a $750 million subsidy to
> >>>>>>>>> finance a billionaire-owned sports stadium at the expense
> >>>>>>>>> of, among others, indigent persons renting weekly rooms in
> >>>>>>>>> motels; and Whereas the elected leaders of our
> >>>>>>>>> state affiliate party in Nevada have rightfully voted to
> >>>>>>>>> censure Assemblyman Moore for these egregious votes;
> >>>>>>>>> and Whereas we wish to convey a strong
> >>>>>>>>> message to all and sundry that while we welcome sitting
> >>>>>>>>> legislators in the Republican or Democrat parties who
> >>>>>>>>> decide to switch to the Libertarian Party as an act of
> >>>>>>>>> conscience, we do not welcome them if they
> >>>>>>>>> intend, as members of our party, to continue voting and
> >>>>>>>>> acting like Republicans or Democrats; Therefore be it resolved
> that the
> >>>>>>>>> Libertarian National Committee hereby censures Assemblyman
> >>>>>>>>> Moore for his recent votes in support of tax increases,
> >>>>>>>>> requests that he return the $10,000 campaign contribution
> >>>>>>>>> which the LNC this season voted to send him, and admonishes
> >>>>>>>>> him to henceforward be a better champion of the values held
> >>>>>>>>> by members of the political party with which he has chosen
> >>>>>>>>> to affiliate if he intends to remain a
> >>>>>>>>> Libertarian.
> >>>>>>>>> --
> >>>>>>>>> In
> >>>>>>>>> Liberty,Caryn Ann
> >>>>>>>>> HarlosRegion 1 Representative,
> >>>>>>>>> Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado,
> >>>>>>>>> Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
> >>>>>>>>> Harlos at LP.orgCommunications Director, Libertarian Party of
> >>>>>>>>> ColoradoColorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party
> >>>>>>>>> Radical Caucus
> >>>>>>>>>
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> >>>>>>>>
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> >>>>>>>> --
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> >>>>>>>> In Liberty,
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Caryn Ann Harlos
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) -
> Caryn.Ann. Harlos at LP.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org');>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
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> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
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> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
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> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
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> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>> In Liberty,
> >>>>>> Caryn Ann Harlos
> >>>>>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) -
> Caryn.Ann. Harlos at LP.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org');>
> >>>>>> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
> <http://www.lpcolorado.org>
> >>>>>> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> --
> >>>>> In Liberty,
> >>>>> Caryn Ann Harlos
> >>>>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) -
> Caryn.Ann. Harlos at LP.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org');>
> >>>>> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
> <http://www.lpcolorado.org>
> >>>>> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> In Liberty,
> >>> Caryn Ann Harlos
> >>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) -
> Caryn.Ann. Harlos at LP.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org');>
> >>> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
> <http://www.lpcolorado.org>
> >>> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
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--
*In Liberty,*
*Caryn Ann Harlos*
Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona,
Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org>
Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
<http://www.lpcolorado.org>
Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
<http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org>
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