Archive for March, 2010
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Don't Just Say "No"
Voters! You must step back and look at the big picture. You must look at the actions and not the words of our current one party political system. The big picture is that both the Republicans and Democrats mean to grow government and control your lives in ways that were unimaginable even 20 years ago. […] -
Interesting Battle Brewing Over Eminent Domain
The government practice of eminent domain, the forceful seizure of land by the government under the auspices of “highest and best use”, has been the bane of many Libertarians and property rights activists over the last few decades. Recently in Utah, however, we are seeing a newly emerging front in the debate. Utah Governor Gary Herbert (R) […] -
The Rich Can't Pay For ObamaCare
Alan Reynolds at The Cato Institute launched this scathing attack on the funding mechanism for Obama’s new health care legislation in the New York Times. The article is well-worth the read and can be read here. The president intends to squeeze an extra $1.2 trillion over 10 years from a tiny sliver of taxpayers who already […] -
Indiana's 5th District Republican Primary – Brose McVey and a Constitutional Convention Should Scare You
The Republican Primary is coming up and there are some interesting candidates in the field who desire to unseat long-serving 5th District Congressman Dan Burton. Certainly, many would say he has served far too long, has a tarnished image and maybe isn’t the kind of leader they would like to see. Those people may have […] -
Libertarian Party of Indiana Leadership Appears on Abdul in the Morning
State Chairman Sam Goldstein, Executive Director Chris Spangle, and Hamilton County Chairman Mike Kole appeared recently on Abdul in the Morning to discuss the importance of third parties and the growth of the Libertarian Party in the last year. Spangle used to serve as producer to Abdul’s show before taking on his role Executive Director. […] -
Notice: Libertarian Party of Indiana Bylaw changes due April 16th
Changes to the Libertarian Party of Indiana Bylaws are brought to the floor of the annual convention each year. If there are any bylaw change proposals, please submit those to Executive Director Chris Spangle via email at lpinhq@lpin.org by April 16th. The proposed change must be in the proposed language. -
Nominations for Libertarian Party of Indiana Awards are Now Open
Every year we recognize the hard work and passion of those involved in growing the party. Awards are presented at the Libertarian Party of Indiana convention each year. With the exception of one award all winners are granted their award by a vote of the LPIN membership at the convention. We need your nominations! Below, […] -
The Real Cost of An Employee
CNN.com has posted this great article on their website that discusses in no uncertain terms the true cost of an employee to a business. When all of the hidden costs of an employee are taken into account, the “loaded rate” (or wage) of an employee is in true dollars anywhere from 35-40% higher than that […] -
Rebecca Sink-Burris Announces a Run for At-Large LNC Seat
Fellow Libertarians, I am extremely pleased to announce the candidacy of a long-time LPIN activist, candidate and financial supporter for the position of Libertarian National Committee At-Large representative at the upcoming LP Convention at St. Louis. Rebecca Sink-Burris has been a Libertarian Party member since the 1970’s and has served the LPIN in many capacities […] -
Student and Youth Pricing Significantly Dropped for 2010 Libertarian Party Convention
It’s important to us to have all the members of your family and young people attend our meetings and conventions. After all, they have to pay for everything anyways, right? We have significantly lowered the price for those under 24, and for students. Check it out: http://www.lpin.org/convention