<div dir='auto'><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">John,</span><div dir="auto" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">I do not believe that this motion will bind a future LNC, as much as it binds those of us currently on the LNC from potentially leveraging influence and personal relationships with remaining board members for financial gain in the future should we leave the board following this term. <div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Some examples, I am leaving the board at the conclusion of this term.</div><div dir="auto">There is at least one staff position, which should it become vacant, I would be seriously interested in applying for. </div><div dir="auto">Also, I own a Clothing fullfillment service with dropshipping integration that could potentially automate the functions of the LP Store, and would not oppose the possibility of contracting these services with the LP at a future date. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">However, as a soon to be former board member, I believe it would be an issue if I were hired for that staff position, or given a contract for product fullfillment, without express authorization of the next LNC, because I would be in a much stronger position to leverage connections ove made on this board to secure such things. </div></div><br><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Justin O'Donnell<br>LNC Region 8 Representative</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On May 5, 2020 11:16 AM, john.phillips@lp.org wrote:<br type="attribution" /><blockquote class="quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto">Dear Colleagues,</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div>While in theory I understand some thoughts behind this. I have a few thoughts.<div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">1. That we have had several objections in the past to motions that bind a future LNC, particularly this close to our terms ending. As such this seems like something that might be best left for them to decide. If I am re-elected and if it comes before us then I would likely vote yes with some small modifications.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">2. I m done playing games. I m going to start calling crap out. This is nothing more than an attempt to stick a finger in the eye of our outgoing chair based on rumors he might push for another form of employment by the party. An attempt made in a backroom conversation made by the same people who scream about backroom deals being made. </div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Now I understand that concern given previous actions. I even somewhat agree. Though I also know that Mr Sarwark has far more lucrative and powerful options in front of him than to mess with this penny ante garbage.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">However take reason 1, and combine it with the fact I am tired of and done with these piles of disingenuous power game bullshit...</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto"> I vote no, and will continue to do so on any motion that I feel comes from a similar place/motive. Tho I might change my mind if someone had the testicular fortitude to just come out and say all this bullshit they are playing in these little whisper campaigns. </div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto"> By the way you all can quit coming to me with those. Take them and shove it.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Don't bother calling me out on my inappropriate response, I know it is, and I don't honestly care anymore. Plus as far as I am concerned I am responding in kind.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Sincerely, with not one regret,<br /><br /><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">John Phillips<br />Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative<br />Cell 217-412-5973</div></div></div><div><br /><div class="elided-text">On May 5, 2020 9:09 AM, "justin.odonnell--- via Lnc-business" <lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:<br type="attribution" /><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 0.8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">Yes<br /><br /><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Justin O'Donnell<br />LNC Region 8 Representative</div></div><div><br /><div class="elided-text">On May 5, 2020 9:22 AM, Richard Longstreth via Lnc-business <lnc-business@hq.lp.org> wrote:<br type="attribution" /><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 0.8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><p dir="ltr">Yes
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> > Motion: Please see attached. The formatting is not conducive to pasting
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> > * In Liberty,*
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> > * Personal Note: I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome
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> > <Policy Manual Amendment - Eligibility to Engage in Financial
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