[Lnc-business] Director of Development

[Justin O'Donnell]

I'm just curious, has Larry Sharpe apologized or walked back the 
comments he recently made on his "Sharpe Way " Podcast attacking some of 
the LNC's larger donors calling them out by name, and insulting them, 
calling them "bullies" and such because they wouldn't donate to his or 
Maj Toure's campaigns?

Larry may have ran a great campaign, but I believe he's smart enough to 
not have publicly trashed our donors if he actually wanted the position 
as Development Director, as opposed to pitching to redefine the 
position's scope to include public appearances that would utilize Party 
Resources to promote Larry Sharpe.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of Larry, and think he largely does great 
work for the movement, but publicly insulting LNC Donors is something he 
shouldn't have done if he wanted to give the impression that He would 
have been a good fit for this position.

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Yours in Liberty,

Justin O'Donnell
LNC Region 8 Representative
Candidate for US Senate, NH
www.justinodonnell.me
www.odonnell2020.com

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On 2019-10-28 12:31, Joshua Smith via Lnc-business wrote:
> I find it hard to believe that you were worried that someone who quite
> literally trains C level executives as his profession would not
> understand the nuts and bolts of development and team building. Or
> fundraising for that matter. Especially considering the amount of
> money he was able to raise in his race. Much of which came directly
> from his face to face time with donors.
> 
> Larry was able to train tons of people to be better campaign
> volunteers, and amassed quite an amazing team during his Gubernatorial
> campaign.
> 
> He is a born leader with a huge national following and donors on speed
> dial.
> 
> I am very upset to hear that he was passed over for someone that
> hasn't put any time in to building our party, or building
> relationships with our donors.
> 
> I agree that this needs to have time on the schedule for the LNC
> meeting.
> 
> -Joshua
> 
> On Oct 28, 2019 9:26 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business
> <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> 
>> EVH.  We are not familiar and I request you stick to formalities.
>> You are
>> completely out of bounds and are no expert.  And telling someone to
>> not
>> exercise their rights is also out of bounds.
>> 
>> I want no further interaction with you on this topic.
>> 
>> On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 9:49 AM Elizabeth Van Horn
>> <elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Caryn Ann, as I stated in my reply to your private email back in
>> July, one
>>> of my sons was diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder in 4th
>> grade.
>>> (I also have a nephew with moderate to severe autism)
>>> 
>>> I've advocated on behalf of those with autism for decades.
>>> 
>>> This exchange is happening because you reacted to someone pointing
>> out
>>> that you were rude.   Yet, you persist with threats and
>> accusations.
>>> 
>>> If you seriously want guidance, and disregard fellow LNC members
>> pointing
>>> out perceived rudeness, than perhaps the guidance you need is
>> beyond our
>>> ability.  You may wish to seek guidance elsewhere.
>>> 
>>> Meanwhile, please stop with the threats and accusations.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ---
>>> Elizabeth Van Horn
>>> LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 2019-10-28 11:31, Caryn Ann Harlos wrote:
>>> 
>>> I will be writing Ms. Sexton privately.
>>> 
>>> At the risk of further ridicule, I have autism.  I am hyper aware
>> that I
>>> can be unintentionally blunt.  My email signature is a request for
>> help.
>>> The public bullying and shaming is abusive and if I were a
>> statist,
>>> completely violative of my "civil rights."
>>> 
>>> There is some serious education needed here about productive ways
>> to deal
>>> with people with my disability.  EVH is completely over the top
>> but Mr.
>>> Bishop-Henchman's consistent habit of reading the worst possible
>> intent
>>> into things I say is completely prejudicial.  I've tried to talk
>> to him
>>> privately about  it and he ignores every attempt.
>>> 
>>> For anyone who cares to be understanding here is some education.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
> https://www.crisisprevention.com/Blog/September-2012/Tips-for-Interacting-With-People-With-Autism
>>> Point number 4 is pertinent in all communication.  Number 8 is as
>> well.
>>> 
>>> https://nationalautismassociation.org/its-not-rude-its-autism/
>>> https://researchautism.org/ten-things-autism-isnt/
>>> 
>>> I am not going to stand for this abuse.
>>> 
>>> I AM NOT asking to be excused from perceived rudeness.  I am
>> asking for
>>> the perfectly reasonable and ethical accommodation of guidance.
>>> 
>>> And no this is not a threat but I have reached out to a
>> disability
>>> advocate lawyer.  I WILL be treated with the human dignity I
>> deserve.
>>> 
>>> On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 9:14 AM Erin Adams <erin.adams at lp.org>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> While I can certainly see where the comment directed at Alternate
>> Sexton
>>>> crossed a line, I also think some of the response to it did as
>> well.
>>>> "Fault" isnt always a one way street.
>>>> 
>>>> To the matter at hand, after reading the most recent email from
>> Mr.
>>>> Fishman I am not anymore comfortable with this current decision
>> nor the
>>>> perceived circumstances surrounding this hire.
>>>> 
>>>> Im disgusted by the recent chain of events and flabbergasted that
>> I seem
>>>> to be in the minority in feeling so.
>>>> 
>>>> On Oct 28, 2019 9:37 AM, Elizabeth Van Horn
>> <elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Erin, I agree.  I would suggest though, that someone speak to our
>> LNC
>>>> secretary about attacks on LNC members on this list.  If she
>> hadn't gone
>>>> and lobbed rudeness at Paige Sexton, there would be no exchange.
>> I'm not
>>>> going to stand by why an LNC member does that, nor be silenced
>> when it
>>>> happens.  This is a pattern, and the beginning has a source.
>>>> ---
>>>> Elizabeth Van Horn
>>>> LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)
>>>> 
>>>> On 2019-10-28 09:26, Erin Adams wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I would very much like to get back to the topic of this
>> discussion and
>>>> perhaps handle personal disagreements in another email chain.
>>>> The personal back and forth above distracts from the very serious
>> issue
>>>> at hand imo
>>>> 
>>>> On Oct 28, 2019 3:13 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business <
>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Take it to the proper channels.  Thank you.
>>>> 
>>>> On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 1:58 AM Elizabeth Van Horn <
>>>> elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>> 
>> *In Liberty,*
>> 
>> * Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's
>> Syndrome
>> (part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
>> communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If
>> anyone
>> found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social
>> faux
>> pas), please contact me privately and let me know. *