[Lnc-business] Director of Development

[Justin O'Donnell]

The date of that Podcast, and Larry's remarks, was October 7th.

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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 2019-10-29 10:19, Caryn Ann Harlos wrote:
> What was the timing of that podcast?
> 
> I’m aghast at how Mr. Chastain has been treated.  However, it’s
> not fair to use an event after the fact as a reason for denial in
> favour of a nonParty member without the requisite experience.
> 
> And I’ll say it until I’m blue in the face.  We HAD a great DD and
> did nothing to keep her.
> 
> On Tue, Oct 29, 2019 at 7:54 AM Justin O'Donnell via Lnc-business
> <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> ---
>> Yours in Liberty,
>> 
>> Justin O'Donnell
>> LNC Region 8 Representative
>> Candidate for US Senate, NH
>> www.justinodonnell.me [1]
>> www.odonnell2020.com [2]
>> 
>> Renew your membership today at https://www.lp.org/wethepeople/?f=jod
>> !
>> 
>> 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. *
>  --
> 
> 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. _
> 
> 
> 
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