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| Upcoming Events. - The final regular meeting of the year will be held this coming Tuesday at the Raven Lounge, we'll likely be on the third floor. On Sunday the 22nd there is a big End the Fed Rally at City Hall. Next Month we will not be holding a reg | John Karr | Nov 14, 2009 |
MAJOR EVENT: Constitution Revolution TEA PARTY in Philadelphia! (Nov. 22nd) - [b]ATTENTION:[/b] This event is hosted by the unadulterated meetup group [url=http://www.meetup.com/Tru th-Freedom-Prosperity][b]T[/b]RUTH, [b]F[/b]REEDOM, [b]P[/b]ROSPERITY[/url].
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J. Hammer | Nov 9, 2009 |
| 10/19 in Philly: FEDERAL BALLOT ACCESS CASE HEARING - Preview not available | James Babb | Sep 27, 2009 |
| Rescheduled Meeting - Our host the Raven Lounge was closed today. Freedom to Fascism Part I will be postponed till next month. If you happen to get this on your way over, we're at the Mahogony Room 1524 Walnut. If anyone can suggest another meeting place, I'm | John Karr | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Freedom to Fascism Showing at Meeting - Over the next several meetings we're going to be showing Aaron' Russo's Freedom to Fascism. Starting with Part I in September and Part II in October, Part III in November, if we have a holiday party in December Part IV will held for January. Th | John Karr | Sep 11, 2009 |
| Meetup Cancelled: The Philadelphia Libertarian Party August Meetup - The Philadelphia Libertarian Party August Meetup, scheduled to occur on August 18, 2009 8:00 PM has been cancelled. Please update your plans accordingly. If you have further questions, you can email me through the "Contact Organizer" | John Karr | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - Bickering wouldn't be necessary if it were a free market activity, instead of a government one, which kinda confirms my reasoning for getting out of the LP. ;) On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 6:07 PM, Michael wrote: > Ok, that's al | George Donnelly | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - When I was Chair, I tried to institute an Oath/Pledge but was fought on this by current leadership, pretty much for the reason of keeping the platform flexible. | Michael | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - NIF= Non Initiation of Force --- On Wed, 7/29/09, Rob <[address removed]> wrote: | Michael | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - I'm saying that LP leadership should honor the oath required for membership. Jim On Jul 29, 2009, at 3:44 PM, Adam Lang wrote: > It would seem to imply, by your stance, that supporters of the > Libertarian Reform Caucus shouldn't be t | James Babb | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - Preview not available | Bill Boyle | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - Preview not available | Taso Niarchos | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - It would seem to imply, by your stance, that supporters of the Libertarian Reform Caucus shouldn't be talking about Libertarian policy? On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 3:33 PM, James Babb < | Adam Lang | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - At least you have heard of it. Jim On Jul 29, 2009, at 3:23 PM, Adam Lang wrote: > All the references I have seen have the acronym as NIOF. > > On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 3:09 PM, James Babb wrote: > NIF = Non-Initiation o | James Babb | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - All the references I have seen have the acronym as NIOF. On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 3:09 PM, James Babb < [address removed] > wrote: | Adam Lang | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - NIF = Non-Initiation of Force principle I incorrectly assumed that Libertarians are familiar with that. Go figure. Jim On Jul 29, 2009, at 3:00 PM, Rob wrote: > Yeah NO KIDDING. What a bunch of nonsense. Right on Adam! James your > | James Babb | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - Yeah NO KIDDING. What a bunch of nonsense. Right on Adam! James your statement is a total contradiction to our views of personal liberty and not meddling in oth | Rob | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - Man, I didn't know I had to donate to the New Israel Fund to push libertarian views ... On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 11:34 AM, James Babb < [address removed] > | Adam Lang | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - I HAVE ATTEMPTED 4 TIMES TO BE TAKEN OFF THIS LIST PLEASE HELP!!!!!! Ron Paul '12 ;) --- On Tue, 7/28/09, James Babb <jamesbabb@mac. | Rob | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - Preview not available | James Babb | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - Who said I don't believe in it? And I don't officially represent the LP anymore, so there ya go. --- On Tue, 7/28/09, James Babb <jamesb | Michael | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - Preview not available | James Babb | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - Preview not available | James Babb | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - It tricky to talk about a free market health care system because we don't have a free market, and reversing health care isn't going to make it one. The bo | Michael | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - What truth? What is the "lie" in something like food stamps? The failure is that you seem to refuse to realize that there are some things that people, not just some people, but an overwhelming majority of the population, are ok with government | Adam Lang | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - On Jul 28, 2009, at 9:37 AM, David Jahn wrote: > You will need to > show they fail to do that or that there is a more economical free > market > alternatives in order to bring a compelling argument to the lefties. I doubt that you can do that | James Babb | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - On Jul 28, 2009, at 9:36 AM, Adam Lang wrote: > How much of a percent of the vote do you think you will get on a > platform of "we should end food stamps!"? Those type of arguments > is what makes it very hard for libertarians to be taken seri | James Babb | Jul 28, 2009 |
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RE: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps -
Jim,
Your argument that
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"Based on the success of food-stamps at reducing poverty and increasing
freedom, I propose a new health-stamp program that will be just as
successful." Do I have that right?
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David Jahn | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - For starters, food stamps is not a program to end poverty. Food stamps is a program to help keep poor people from starving. Any program can be a failure if you grade it against a result it is not intended to achieve. You have just put forth a g | Adam Lang | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - On Jul 28, 2009, at 8:58 AM, Adam Lang wrote: > I think a stance of "we aren't saying to get government completely > out of the picture; we are saying to implement a program that gives > people a significant level of freedom of choice". Is it | James Babb | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - I think what he is trying to get at is, there are times when you discuss the full "ideology" package and there are times where you are best just trying to change the direction of thought on policy. I think it is an accurate assessment tha | Adam Lang | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - Preview not available | Michael | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Re: healthcare food stamps - Preview not available | George Donnelly | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Re: healthcare food stamps - | John Karr | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] New Meetup: Democracy Unplugged Healthcare Forum featuring LP Philly Chair - Because Democracy Unplugged is a far-left, hippy organization, I would focus exclusively on the the need for a non-violent solution. Good luck. Jim On Jul 27, 2009, at 1:54 PM, James Babb wrote: > John, > > Please don't waste time wit | James Babb | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] New Meetup: Democracy Unplugged Healthcare Forum featuring LP Philly Chair - John, Please don't waste time with non-libertarian "solutions" like healthcare "food" stamps. There is plenty of material to support a 100% free-market system from both moral and practical perspectives. If you don't feel qualified to defend | James Babb | Jul 27, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Democracy Unplugged Healthcare Forum featuring LP Philly Chair - Announcing a new Meetup for The Philadelphia Libertarian Party Meetup Group! What: Democracy Unplugged Healthcare Forum featuring LP Philly Chair When: July 30, 2009 7:00 PM Where: Providence Friends Meeting 105 | John Karr | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Meetup Cancelled: The Philadelphia Libertarian Party July Meetup - The Philadelphia Libertarian Party July Meetup, scheduled to occur on July 21, 2009 8:00 PM has been cancelled. Please update your plans accordingly. If you have further questions, you can email me through the "Contact Organizer" link | John Karr | Jul 20, 2009 |
| Hey - Preview not available | Marcia | Jul 13, 2009 |
| 4th of July Libertarian Events - I wanted to pass word along about some of the activities that will be happening this weekend. There are two Tea Party Protests at Independence Mall on July 4, with speakers featured in the afternoon event. They are really one long all day Tea Party with a | John Karr | Jul 2, 2009 |
| Sunday June 14, Volunteers needed for the Pride Festival at Penn's Landing - We have obtained a table at next weekend's Pride Festival in conjunction with Outright Libertarians and need volunteers to help with the table. The Festival starts at 10AM. Volunteers will receive free admission to the festival. Please contact me directly | John Karr | Jun 7, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Drexel University Student Liberty Front: The Destruction of American Federalism - Announcing a new Meetup for The Philadelphia Libertarian Party Meetup Group! What: Drexel University Student Liberty Front: The Destruction of American Federalism When: May 28, 2009 7:30 PM Where: Click the link below to f | John Karr | May 19, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Volunteers Needed for Equality Forum / Sunday Out Street Fair - Announcing a new Meetup for The Philadelphia Libertarian Party Meetup Group! What: Volunteers Needed for Equality Forum / Sunday Out Street Fair When: May 3, 2009 10:00 AM Where: Click the link below to find out! | John Karr | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Meetup details changed: End the Fed Rally - The announcement (out of many in my inbox) I copied from to create the event had the wrong date. It is Saturday the 25th. I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: | John Karr | Apr 9, 2009 |
| Meetup details: End the Fed Rally - The Federal Reserve is a Government Agency owned by the Banks. It is unconstitutional and inherently corrupt, and a key player in creating both the current financial crisis and the Great Depression of the 1930s. Ron Paul's bill to Audit the Fe | John Karr | Apr 9, 2009 |
| John Stossel and David Boaz speaking at Drexel tommorrow. - Sorry for the short notice, but I just found out that John Stossel and David Boaz will be speaking at Drexel tomorrow. Student Liberty Front will host John Stossel (above left), journalist and anchor for ABC's 20/20, and David Boaz (above righ | John Karr | Apr 6, 2009 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Watch the Barr-Nader Debate! - I sent a bulletin On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 1:30 PM, John Karr < [address removed] > wrote: | Nicole Koenitzer | Oct 30, 2008 |
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Watch the Barr-Nader Debate! - Bob Barr and Ralph Nader will be debating the economy today at 4:30PM. You can watch it live at: http://fms.uakron.edu/applications/city_club_of_clevel
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John Karr | Oct 30, 2008 |
| Fwd: END THE FED! - Preview not available | J. Hammer | Oct 27, 2008 |
| Canvassing for Bob Barr - | John Karr | Oct 9, 2008 |
| BLOG BOMB for Barr Tommarow October 1st - Hello, I know that this is late noticed. My name is Nicholas Hillman and I am writing to you today as a supporter to ask all of you to help with the Bob Barr campaign. It is very important that we step up our campaign efforts, and we s | Nichlas | Sep 30, 2008 |
| New Meetup: Neither Red Nor Blue: Libertarian Voters in the 2008 Presidential Election - Announcing a new Meetup for The Philadelphia Libertarian Party Meetup Group! What: Neither Red Nor Blue: Libertarian Voters in the 2008 Presidential Election When: October 2, 2008 6:30 PM Where: Annenberg Center for E | Chuck Moulton | Sep 26, 2008 |
| Watch Bob Barr's Response to Tonight's Debate - Even though Bob Barr has been excluded from tonight's Debate, Reason Magazine will be broadcasting his response tonight beginning at 9:00 PM. You can watch it at | John Karr | Sep 26, 2008 |
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I.O.U.S.A. Premiere Event - I've added this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://libertarian.meetup.com/16/calendar/8576959/ When: August 21, 2008 8:00 PM Where: The Bridge:
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John Karr | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Petitioning Help Strongly Needed for Sunday - Dear Michael, Although we have never met, I applaud your efforts, passion and desire to craft a vibrant grassroots organization. | user 7476373 | Jul 26, 2008 |
| Petitioning Help Strongly Needed for Sunday - Everybody, If you would like to see a Philadelphia Libertarian on the Ballot who actually stands a chance of making a really decent showing and might even even win (considering the only opponent is a Democrat who loves Gun Control) then it is u | Michael | Jul 26, 2008 |
| New Meetup: Petitioning for a Last Minute Candidate. - Announcing a new Meetup for The Philadelphia Libertarian Party Meetup Group! What: Last Minute Petitioning. When: July 27, 2008 1:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meetup Description: We have a last | John Karr | Jul 25, 2008 |
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Summer Brunch July 13, additional guest added: US Senate Candidate Jason Scheurer - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://libertarian.meetup.com/16/calendar/8066528/ When: July 13, 2008 12:00 PM Where: Liberties
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John Karr | Jul 7, 2008 |
| Free and Easy way to help the Libertarian Presidential Campaign. - Right now there is an easy and *FREE* way to contribute to the campaign. Add Bob Barr on FaceBook and MySpace, and whatever other Social Networking site that you’re on. Subscribe to his channel and rate his videos a 5. Dig him on digg. Send the | John Karr | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Don't forget to get your Reservations in for our Summer Brunch! $25 Special Expires Monday! - Just a reminder that the $25 Advance Registration Special for Meetup Members ends on Monday! Get out your date-books and make it a commitment for Sunday July 13. Take care of business at: | John Karr | Jun 28, 2008 |
| Correction to email about Special Brunch Price. - There were two errors in my email earlier, one is that I kept looking at June on the Calendar and seeing the First as Sunday, July First is a Tuesday. To take advantage of the Special your payment must be received by Monday, June 30. The previously | John Karr | Jun 25, 2008 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] Meetup Special for Summer Brunch $25 by July 1. - What's the difference between the $25 and the $35? On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 12:15 PM, John Karr wrote: > It's Summer there's lots to do and many people are away. We have a great > event scheduled for July 13 and need people to | Adam Lang | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Help the Campaign by Joining the Bob Barr YouTube Channel! - Bob Barr isn't included on the YouTube You Choose 08 page: http://youtube.com/youchoose We have limited time to get this campaign kick-started and the campaign has put out an urgent cal | John Karr | Jun 24, 2008 |
| New Guest Confirmed for July 13 Brunch! - Libertarian Attorney General Candidate Marakay Rogers has confirmed that she will be at our event on July 13. P.S. Another oops, there was an error on the date in the body of the last message, so ignore that date. | John Karr | Jun 20, 2008 |
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Meetup date changed: LPPHL Summer Brunch now on July 13. - We've had to reschedule the Summer Brunch Event, it will be on Sunday July 13. I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://libertarian.meetup.com/16/
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John Karr | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Saturday's Brunch still time to get the early bird price of $35. - Please reserve your places at Saturday's Brunch by noon today. We need to provide the restaurant with a head count. Today is your last chance to reserve at the advance price of $35. Full Details are at | John Karr | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] June Meeting and Survivial discussion - It's a bar, we're upstairs but usually convene downstairs until we're ready. The Raven Lounge 1718 Sansom st. --- On Tue, 6/17/08, Ed | Michael | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Re: [libertarian-16] June Meeting and Survivial discussion - Sorry if I didn't catch this earlier/elsewhere, but what is the location? On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 12:07 AM, Michael wrote: > Hi liberty lovers. Just a reminder that our monthly meeting is tonight, Tues > 6/17, and the t | Ed H | Jun 17, 2008 |
| June Meeting and Survivial discussion - Hi liberty lovers. Just a reminder that our monthly meeting is tonight, Tues 6/17, and the time has been changed to 7:30. After the meeting: This month's Urban Survival Discussion is "Short Term Living without Utilities" hosted by Mi | Michael | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Event Fundraiser for June 21 - Dear Friend of Liberty, I would like to invite you to Brunch with the Libertarian Party of Philadelphia on Saturday June 21. In addition to the opportunity to meet other Activists and our Local Candidates, we have two exci | Michael | Jun 5, 2008 |
| Collecting Signatures for Our Candidates - We are currently collecting signatures to place our candidates on the November ballot. If you would like to help us out by collect signatures, please contact John Karr via email at [address removed] or 267.514.3184 If you would like to hel | Michael | May 19, 2008 |
| Election Day is Tommorrow - The Ballot Propositions up are very minor, and there is no Libertarian Primary. But if you go out to a busy voting place (particularly early morning and after 5), you will have a great opportunity to collect signatures for Ballot Access. The p | John Karr | Apr 21, 2008 |
| Tonights Meeting/ Tax Day Activities - Hi all, just a reminder about tonights meeting. We will be having a brief meeting at the Raven @ 8pm as usual, then heading over to the post office to collect signatures and hand out flyers. Feel free to bring a protest sign of your choosing. | Michael | Apr 15, 2008 |
| New Meeting: Motivation: First Senate Ditrict Candidates Forum - We need a serious candidate for State Senate. The first District covers the heart of Philadelphia (Center City and South Philly). This race will be contested between 2 Democrats in November. We need a Libertarian in it. Major Ca | John Karr | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Important Campaign Update - The race for Libertarian Presidential Nomination is heating up. The Nominating Convention is Memorial Day in Denver. Monday is an important deadline for local elections. We need candidates for 3 races. Philadelphia's two Congression | John Karr | Mar 23, 2008 |
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