[Lnc-business] Apologies

[Caryn Ann Harlos]

Thank you Craig.  Rumour-mongering doesn't help anyone.  But burying facts
doesn't either so it is good you came out.

-Caryn Ann

On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 8:46 PM, Craig Bowden via Lnc-business <
lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:

> I like him on a personal level as well. He was great to talk to over the
> 2016 campaign. The endorsement wasn't the issue at all for me. I also do
> not want fingers pointed. As I mentioned, someone contacted me earlier to
> help. I cannot stress enough that I don't want this to be a point of
> division. I know how politics work sometimes, and it could very well be
> something that he isn't aware of and was insulated from. I used to be one
> of those operatives back in my Republican days, insulating my candidate
> that hired me.
>
> I wanted to clear the air so that I didn't have to walk on eggshells in
> here wondering if it was someone I worked with. Even if it was, it is now
> known and I feel more comfortable with everyone. I don't want to suspect
> people I am supposed to work with. That is the biggest thing.
>
> I have been attacked and supported non stop, and this stuff is now being
> weaponized against other members, which is killing me, because that is not
> what I wanted. It's why I informed extremely early in the morning.
> Unfortunately, some individuals have been spreading screen shots and are
> going after others in spite of my pleading.
>
> So, please. Don't spend time speculating on it. The "what ifs" drove me
> crazy.
>
> Craig Bowden
>
>
> On 2018-08-17 17:01, brent.olsen at lp.org wrote:
>
>> This is terribly disappointing.  I actually like Bill Weld quite a lot
>> (which some of my friends in the liberty movement may find
>> surprising).  But it is disappointing to learn that he, his campaign,
>> or others within this movement would fail to endorse your campaign
>> because they want to "flip" your opponent who is in the GOP, who is
>> not even remotely libertarian.  Despite the fact that I was a
>> supporter of Austin Petersen during his 2016 presidential run I
>> personally called for Libertarians to vote for our candidate Japheth
>> Campbell rather than the GOP libertarian Austin Petersen.  I always
>> support our candidates if they truly represent our ideals.  So it is
>> very disappointing to hear that others in positions of authority
>> within the party may be opposing one of our best candidates in order
>> to convince a non-libertarian to flip for electability...  I hope
>> whoever is part of this makes themselves known.
>>
>> -Brent
>>
>>
>> On 2018-08-17 05:52, Craig Bowden via Lnc-business wrote:
>>
>>> To All:
>>>
>>> I must apologies to everyone. The last few days I have been bitter and
>>> argumentative with several of you. A couple of times in this forum and
>>> others through other communication platforms.
>>>
>>> I have allowed something to become personal, and while it cuts deep, I
>>> should have addressed it in a better way.
>>>
>>> I had originally planned on not blowing the whistle on this issue and
>>> using it to some sort of advantage in the future, but I do not want to
>>> be the next Frank Underwood (House of Cards).
>>>
>>> It has come to my attention that there is an element within our party
>>> that is actively working to recruit Mitt Romney to the Libertarian
>>> Party. That we are seeking him out during an election in which there
>>> is a Libertarian candidate facing him, and he is one of the least
>>> Libertarian politicians out there right now.
>>>
>>> I was informed this was one of the reasons why Bill Weld would not
>>> endorse my candidacy. Because we had to be "politically correct" and
>>> not rock that boat.
>>>
>>> I find this beyond disturbing and I am not going to stay silent on
>>> this any longer. Screw the boat. It is going to get rocked.
>>>
>>> It is part of why I have felt resentful toward others because I do not
>>> know who to trust. I do not know who this individual(s) is trying to
>>> go behind the back of a Libertarian candidacy, but it would have to be
>>> someone at a higher level doing the negotiating to try to bring him
>>> in.
>>>
>>> Part of trust is that I also need to communicate with people who are
>>> on the same team, so that is what I am doing today.
>>>
>>> I apologize if I have offended anyone in the wake of trying to deal with
>>> this.
>>>
>>> Respectfully,
>>> Craig Bowden
>>> Region 1 Alternate
>>>
>>
>


-- 
-- 
*In Liberty,*
*Caryn Ann Harlos*
Libertarian Party and Libertarian National Committee Secretary - Caryn.Ann.
Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org> or Secretary at LP.org.
Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee - LPedia at LP.org

A haiku to the Statement of Principles:
*We defend your rights*
*And oppose the use of force*
*Taxation is theft*
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   Thank you Craig.  Rumour-mongering doesn't help anyone.  But burying
   facts doesn't either so it is good you came out.
   -Caryn Ann

   On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 8:46 PM, Craig Bowden via Lnc-business
   <[1]lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:

     I like him on a personal level as well. He was great to talk to over
     the 2016 campaign. The endorsement wasn't the issue at all for me. I
     also do not want fingers pointed. As I mentioned, someone contacted
     me earlier to help. I cannot stress enough that I don't want this to
     be a point of division. I know how politics work sometimes, and it
     could very well be something that he isn't aware of and was
     insulated from. I used to be one of those operatives back in my
     Republican days, insulating my candidate that hired me.
     I wanted to clear the air so that I didn't have to walk on eggshells
     in here wondering if it was someone I worked with. Even if it was,
     it is now known and I feel more comfortable with everyone. I don't
     want to suspect people I am supposed to work with. That is the
     biggest thing.
     I have been attacked and supported non stop, and this stuff is now
     being weaponized against other members, which is killing me, because
     that is not what I wanted. It's why I informed extremely early in
     the morning. Unfortunately, some individuals have been spreading
     screen shots and are going after others in spite of my pleading.
     So, please. Don't spend time speculating on it. The "what ifs" drove
     me crazy.
     Craig Bowden

   On 2018-08-17 17:01, [2]brent.olsen at lp.org wrote:

     This is terribly disappointing.  I actually like Bill Weld quite a
     lot
     (which some of my friends in the liberty movement may find
     surprising).  But it is disappointing to learn that he, his
     campaign,
     or others within this movement would fail to endorse your campaign
     because they want to "flip" your opponent who is in the GOP, who is
     not even remotely libertarian.  Despite the fact that I was a
     supporter of Austin Petersen during his 2016 presidential run I
     personally called for Libertarians to vote for our candidate Japheth
     Campbell rather than the GOP libertarian Austin Petersen.  I always
     support our candidates if they truly represent our ideals.  So it is
     very disappointing to hear that others in positions of authority
     within the party may be opposing one of our best candidates in order
     to convince a non-libertarian to flip for electability...  I hope
     whoever is part of this makes themselves known.
     -Brent
     On 2018-08-17 05:52, Craig Bowden via Lnc-business wrote:

     To All:
     I must apologies to everyone. The last few days I have been bitter
     and
     argumentative with several of you. A couple of times in this forum
     and
     others through other communication platforms.
     I have allowed something to become personal, and while it cuts deep,
     I
     should have addressed it in a better way.
     I had originally planned on not blowing the whistle on this issue
     and
     using it to some sort of advantage in the future, but I do not want
     to
     be the next Frank Underwood (House of Cards).
     It has come to my attention that there is an element within our
     party
     that is actively working to recruit Mitt Romney to the Libertarian
     Party. That we are seeking him out during an election in which there
     is a Libertarian candidate facing him, and he is one of the least
     Libertarian politicians out there right now.
     I was informed this was one of the reasons why Bill Weld would not
     endorse my candidacy. Because we had to be "politically correct" and
     not rock that boat.
     I find this beyond disturbing and I am not going to stay silent on
     this any longer. Screw the boat. It is going to get rocked.
     It is part of why I have felt resentful toward others because I do
     not
     know who to trust. I do not know who this individual(s) is trying to
     go behind the back of a Libertarian candidacy, but it would have to
     be
     someone at a higher level doing the negotiating to try to bring him
     in.
     Part of trust is that I also need to communicate with people who are
     on the same team, so that is what I am doing today.
     I apologize if I have offended anyone in the wake of trying to deal
     with this.
     Respectfully,
     Craig Bowden
     Region 1 Alternate

   --
   --
   In Liberty,
   Caryn Ann Harlos
   Libertarian Party and Libertarian National Committee Secretary
   - [3]Caryn.Ann. Harlos at LP.org or Secretary at LP.org.
   Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee - LPedia at LP.org
   A haiku to the Statement of Principles:
   We defend your rights
   And oppose the use of force
   Taxation is theft

References

   1. mailto:lnc-business at hq.lp.org
   2. mailto:brent.olsen at lp.org
   3. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org