[Lnc-business] EMAIL BALLOT 200524-01: Authorize Signing of Orlando Contract

[Sam Goldstein]

Steven,

We can just do that tonight if Mr. Hall is on the joint COC/LNC call.

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Sam Goldstein, At Large Member
Libertarian National Committee
317-850-0726 Cell

On 2020-05-25 12:07, Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business wrote:
> I agree wholeheartedly Mr Nekhaila
> 
> Richard Longstreth
> Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY)
> Libertarian National Committee
> richard.longstreth at lp.org
> 931.538.9300
> 
> Sent from my Mobile Device
> 
> On Mon, May 25, 2020, 08:59 Steven Nekhaila <steven.nekhaila at lp.org> 
> wrote:
> 
>> I would suggest that the LNC meet with Oliver Hall, our legal council,
>> under executive session in order to be briefed on any concerns and
>> insights that we should be made aware. At that point, the body could
>> consult with the CoC in a separate session, and then come to a
>> conclusion on our next course of action. Once we have all of the
>> information, from all sides, then we can make the best 
>> recommendations.
>> 
>> In Liberty,
>> 
>> Steven Nekhaila
>> Region 2 Representative
>> Libertarian National Committee
>> 
>> Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt
>> "Those without power cannot defend freedom"
>> 
>> On 2020-05-25 11:31 AM, Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business wrote:
>> > I change my vote to no.
>> >
>> > This motion came quickly and after combing through and reviewing
>> > mountains
>> > of emails received throughout this weekend, I see the discrepancies
>> > noted
>> > by Mr O'Donnell. Further, I misunderstood this motion. I took it to
>> > read
>> > that any officer could sign when the time was appropriate, not to sign
>> > now.
>> >
>> > While Nick has made it clear that he will not sign the contract to me
>> > based
>> > on his remarks and behavior at the e-convention, authorizing anybody to
>> > do
>> > so right now is a mistake until it is fully finalized and all concerns
>> > addressed. If that happens before this vote expires, I will change back
>> > to
>> > yes. I realize the convention was busy for many and encourage all on
>> > this
>> > body to read the relevant emails to gain a full understanding of where
>> > we
>> > stand. I don't think we are ready to sign yet.
>> >
>> > Richard Longstreth
>> > Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY)
>> > Libertarian National Committee
>> > richard.longstreth at lp.org
>> > 931.538.9300
>> >
>> > Sent from my Mobile Device
>> >
>> > On Mon, May 25, 2020, 08:07 justin.odonnell--- via Lnc-business <
>> > lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>> >
>> >> I vote No
>> >>
>> >> At 4:17 PM sunday, Mr. Hayes sent us all an email admitting that this
>> >> contract had not yet been reviewed. As the revisions had just been
>> >> recieved, despite his insistance while speaking during the convention
>> >> that
>> >> it was rock solid and had been reviewed and cleared.
>> >>
>> >> Mr. Goldstein has been posting on social media and on this list upset
>> >> about the leak of confidential contract information, claiming its an
>> >> issue
>> >> because the contract is still being negotiated and we dont have a
>> >> final
>> >> version yet.
>> >>
>> >> The contract that was provided to the LNC Via Email on Saturday
>> >> morning
>> >> was quickly followed by remarks from Mr. Hall, the LNC's retained
>> >> council,
>> >> advising of what was in his opinion an incredibly unfavorable contract
>> >> with
>> >> regards to riak assignment to the LNC given the circumstances.
>> >>
>> >> I could be convinced to change my vote to yes, but not until the
>> >> members
>> >> of the CoC get on the same page and start spinning the same story
>> >> consistently at least, rather than insisting the contract is fine and
>> >> ready
>> >> during public debate but admitting it hasnt been reviewed privately.
>> >>
>> >> I will also wait until the contract is returned with a favorable
>> >> review
>> >> from our attorney, Mr. Hall.
>> >>
>> >> On a side note, Region 8 will be holding an election for my
>> >> replacement
>> >> electronically next Week, I wish I could say it had been a pleasure to
>> >> serve with everyone on this board, but unfortunately that would not be
>> >> displaying the same level of honesty I'll asking of the CoC members.
>> >> The
>> >> last few months this board has been torn apart with childish
>> >> factionalism
>> >> and idiotic conflicts of personal natures. Many on this board could
>> >> benefit
>> >> from a re-reading of Non-Violent communication, and a realization that
>> >> you
>> >> dont need to be so quick to throw a noose over the branch at every
>> >> percieved slight. I'm embarrased to have been part of this board the
>> >> past
>> >> few months, and I'm ashamed for the members of our party who have to
>> >> explain our conduct.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Regards,
>> >> Justin O'Donnell
>> >> LNC Region 8 Representative
>> >>
>> >> On May 25, 2020 10:38 AM, Steven Nekhaila via Lnc-business <
>> >> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I vote Aye.
>> >>
>> >> In Liberty,
>> >>
>> >> Steven Nekhaila
>> >> Region 2 Representative
>> >> Libertarian National Committee
>> >>
>> >> Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt
>> >> "Those without power cannot defend freedom"
>> >>
>> >> On 2020-05-25 09:56 AM, joshua.smith--- via Lnc-business wrote:
>> >> > I vote yes.
>> >> >
>> >> > -Joshua
>> >> >
>> >> > On May 25, 2020 12:11 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business
>> >> > <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> We have an electronic mail ballot.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Votes are due to the LNC-Business list by May 31, 2020 at 11:59:59
>> >> >> pm
>> >> >> Pacific time.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Co-Sponsors:  Bilyeu, Goldstein, Harlos, Longstreth, Mattson,
>> >> >> Merced,
>> >> >> Nekhaila, Phillips, Smith
>> >> >>
>> >> >> =============================================
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Motion: Move to authorize any Party officer to execute the Orlando
>> >> >> convention contract recommended by the Convention Oversight
>> >> >> Committee.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> =============================================
>> >> >>
>> >> >> THRESHOLD REQUIRED: Simple Majority
>> >> >>
>> >> >> You can keep track of the Secretary's manual tally of votes here:
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >>
>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VntkXkkuQouUiWbt9bnI_TjSMKDiTaDDpvsYtTmJdhE/edit#gid=1074776901
>> .
>> >>
>> >> >> Votes are noted with a link to the actual ballot cast for
>> >> >> verification. You
>> >> >> can find the time that the manual tally was last updated at the
>> >> >> bottom of
>> >> >> the sheet.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Please notify me of any discrepancies.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> *  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
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>> >> >> faux
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>> >>
>> >>
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