[Throatpoker]

I'm loving every word of this:

Despite the fact that Ron Paul has indicated yet again that he has no intention of seeking any third party's nomination, the Libertarian Party have stepped up to the plate to support his candidacy in a controversial move.

by Walt Thiessen
(Libertarian)

While a lot is being made of Ron Paul not accepting the Libertarian Party's invitation to run as a Libertarian, we should be more precise and say that his campaign has simply reiterated that he intends to seek no third party nomination. Today, the Libertarian National Committee which governs the LP issued an email to party members urging them to help support Paul's campaign anyway using a Libertarian Party calling tool called the Ballot Base.

This is a controversial move within the party and will likely gain some naysays from some party members. However, it also comes as a welcome surprise to party members like myself who applaud the move. The difficulty is that the party's bylaws specifically prohibit the party from endorsing another party's candidate, even when that candidate happens to be a former Libertarian nominee. But the LNC empowered Executive Director Shane Cory to purchase the New Hampshire voting list and make the Ballot Base system available to party members who would like to make calls to NH Republicans on behalf of Ron Paul.

I am among those who have been critical of Shane Cory in the past, even before I launched this website. However, in this case I have to say he and the LNC are doing the right thing! As he said in his email to party members today, "What we can do is show respect for our Party's history, bylaws and members while making an effort to recognize the revolution that's taking place around the country.... We can no longer stand by and do nothing when such an incredible opportunity exists for the Libertarian Party."

Some commentators (including some columnists on this website) have gleefully jumped on Paul's refusal at this time to run under LP banner, and I can certainly understand and even support their motivations to a large extent. But with the LP itself making such a gracious move to make its own resources available to support the Paul campaign, I believe that a similar nod of approval is also due toward the party.

Libertarian Party members will be able to use the party's telephone campaign resource www.BallotBase.org about which Cory said, "[it] is essentially a decentralized call center. From the comfort of your own home, you can use the system to call voters on behalf of a candidate. It's easy to use and can be incredibly effective."

This is the kind of activity I prefer to see from a freedom-oriented group of people, rather than the more divisive, "my organization or party is better than your organization or party" that some Paul supporters prefer to engage in. Once the Paul campaign runs its course, it will be incumbent upon all of his supporters to find a way to work together rather than to work separately and against each other. This will be a tremendous challenge to achieve. The Libertarian Party, by making their Ballot Base server available for the benefit of the Paul campaign, have effectively served notice that they prefer to stand together rather than to stand separately, even at the risk of their own rank-and-file's displeasure. For that, they deserve the thanks of all Paul supporters.

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I'm trying to resist the urge to consider this a war in the pocket, lol. The Blimp's heading out tomorrow or Friday, we've reached 11.4 million bucks, the Tea Party's this Sunday, Ron has officially won more Straw Polls than every one else (even with the other candidates' cheating), he kicked ass in this debate, the other candidates have started stealing from Ron's stances, the Europeans, Canadians and many other foreigners have our backs, etc. All we need is for Worker's United to embrace Ron, just fuckin' with you.

[Nietzsche13]

This is a positive development. The party affiliation thing is largely a side issue. Ron Paul just happens to be running for President as a republican. Its not a republican issue, its an american issue and Ron Paul's message is the cause of the movement.

[boxer steve]

Where can I get a legitimate run down of the libertarian platform. You know how they stand on issues. I have heard alot but dont always believe what I hear.

I hear they believe you can do what ever you want(That doent effect others) but if you screw up and hurt or kill someone they dont play around with you.

[Throatpoker]

Originally Posted by boxer steve

Where can I get a legitimate run down of the libertarian platform. You know how they stand on issues. I have heard alot but dont always believe what I hear.

I hear they believe you can do what ever you want(That doent effect others) but if you screw up and hurt or kill someone they dont play around with you.

There's a Wiki entry on this political philosophy, check it out.

[kartaron]

Its the best decision for everyone. There isnt a libertarian candidate in the last 10 years with half as much attention as RP has received in the last 12 months.

The GOP leadership is having a stroke as we post.

[kartaron]

Originally Posted by boxer steve

Where can I get a legitimate run down of the libertarian platform. You know how they stand on issues. I have heard alot but dont always believe what I hear.

I hear they believe you can do what ever you want(That doent effect others) but if you screw up and hurt or kill someone they dont play around with you.

From the horses mouth (though each candidate has nuances on the official party line just like any party.

http://www.lp.org/issues/issues.shtml

[boxer steve]

Duh who doesnt like do what you want so long as it doesnt hurt others.

A strange thought came to me when i read about the property. If I own an animal what keeps me from treating it like crap. No humane society under the libertarians

[kartaron]

Originally Posted by boxer steve

Duh who doesnt like do what you want so long as it doesnt hurt others.

A strange thought came to me when i read about the property. If I own an animal what keeps me from treating it like crap. No humane society under the libertarians

RP is a federal candidate. Nothing is stopping your state or local municipality from passing animal cruelty laws.

[boxer steve]

Wow never knew I was a libertarian at heart. Seems like the aclu might have a problem with this so ,I am all for it.

[Throatpoker]

Originally Posted by boxer steve

Duh who doesnt like do what you want so long as it doesnt hurt others.

A strange thought came to me when i read about the property. If I own an animal what keeps me from treating it like crap. No humane society under the libertarians

so do you agree with it?