CAN WE PLEASE LIMIT THE GENERAL DISCUSSION ON THIS GROUP?

There are enough RLC discussion groups.

Thanks!


--- In RLC-Action@yahoogroups.com, "Bruno Behrend" <davincicg@s...>
wrote:
> Chuck wrote:
>   Oops, it appears that the World's Smallest Political Quiz is
copyrighted
> by the Advocates.  So this particular version of the chart
shouldn't be used
> on RLC literature unless a release has been obtained.
>
>   Bruno writes:
>
>   Yet another example of the idiocy of our overly "protective"
copyright &
> patent laws.  The idea that some organization can "copyright" a few
> questions so that we all need their "permission" to ask a few
questions is
> absurd.
>
>   Limit all copyright and patent to 3-5 years, after which it all
goes into
> the public domain.  This is neither bad policy, nor
unconstitutional.  These
> concepts are nothing more than government conferred monopolies, and
the huge
> time frames allowed do not make sense in a digital and networked
world.

----- Original Message -----

From: greenspj

 

CAN WE PLEASE LIMIT THE GENERAL DISCUSSION ON THIS GROUP?

There are enough RLC discussion groups.

Thanks!

Congrats, Jeff! Very cool.

If you can pop me a copy of your PM file, I'd be glad to have it here
in Virginia.


On Tue, 4 Jan 2005 13:06:10 -0500, Jeff Palmer <jap@...> wrote:
> Check out http://www.TheAdvocates.org.  The North Carolina & Florida RLC's
> efforts at the 2004 Southern Republican Leadership Conference are featured
> on the front page.  [Take notice New Hampshire...  It's not size that
> matters; it's what you do with it that counts!  ;>  ]

I don't have PageMaker, but I'm sure I can take a download on a floppy
over to Kinko's, where I can use one of their computers to make any
state specific adjustments and then get it printed. Please send me the
file and accept my hearty thanks.

I'm happy to hear folks talking about PR in terms of being proactive. No
one is going to come to you to ask for your input or photos -- you have
to send out press kits if you want to be in the news. Most press kits
will get tossed in the garbage, but some will get ink.

I was the editor of a glossy, monthly leisure magazine. It had a section
for local events, and I really appreciated the folks who actively sent
me photos of recent events. There is no way I could have solicited
information from the thousands of potential sources, so when I got good
photos with a full description of the people and event, I'd print them
if I had the room for them. If the photos were out of focus, too dark or
overexposed, or if the photos' were not clearly identified, I'd toss them.

Take good photos of people -- backs of heads don't make the grade. Don't
use the automatic date stamp -- it screws up the picture and creates an
"expiration date." Clearly identify all the persons in the photograph --
including names SPELLED CORRECTLY (Don't rely on your ears, but ask for
the correct spelling, or risk: Smith, Smyth, Brown, Braun, etc.), title,
organization, etc. Don't worry about providing too much information --
the publication's editor will cut what he doesn't need, but he can't
invent data to fill in a blank spot. Clearly explain the event,
including venue, date, name of the event. Don't try to include a banner
hanging behind the people at the expense of being able to identify the
people. Understand that the editor will crop a photo to show the people
-- not the banner -- so make sure you are getting the people, with their
eyes open, without a fork in their mouths, and without annoying
background objects that seem to be sticking out of their heads.
Understand that the editor may have several press kits to choose from.
He will select the best of those at hand to fill the available space,
even if it means tossing out five of the six and blowing up the one
photo. He is not going to thumbnail all six to get them in. Make your
press kit better than the rest ... it's tough enough to get ink as it is.

These are just a few off-the-cuff tips. Maybe someone can recommend a
suitable source for further information. A "How to Create Effective
Press Kits" book would be good.

Doug Harrison

Would there be any interest by the Washington State RLC to ask Vance for his
resignation?

http://www.americandaily.com/article/6132

--- Guy McLendon <guy@...> wrote:

> Would there be any interest by the Washington State
> RLC to ask Vance for his
> resignation?
>
> http://www.americandaily.com/article/6132


I've forwarded this to Ernie Hancock down in Phoenix.
His "L Factor" has been working to do the exact same
thing in Arizona as the Libertarians have done in
Washington state.

The heart and soul of the true Republican Party is the
combined forces of the RLC and the Libertarian Party.
It is going to take many more election losses by these
neoconservative statists before the Republican Party
wakes up from its control-freak, empire-building,
big-government nanny-state fantasies.  Right now the
Republican Party thinks it can do no wrong, and is on
top of the world.  This is exactly when they are going
to start losing it.

WWBD?  What Would Barry Do?  He'd be in the RLC or the
LP, move easily between the two (as Ron Paul does),
and  would never kow-tow to these
socialists-theocrats.

Alan R. Weiss
Austin



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This is a fun way of putting out your political opinion. We will
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On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 12:47:58 -0000 "marcshefelton2005"
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>
>
> A Yahoo political simulation group, USA Sim, is up and running and
> we need Republican Senators.
>
> This is a fun way of putting out your political opinion. We will
> fill a 100 seat Senate and those who join after the 100 seats are
> filled will be put in the House. So if you like politics and current
>
> events you will find this political simulation a fun way to express
>
> your political opinion with the support of others who share your
> opinion. You can be as involved as much as you want or have time
> for.
> The most we ask is that you take a second and vote -- a couple of
> minutes to go to our sight and vote.
>
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Hello RLC friends,

I hope everyone of you, reading this note, is doing well, and I hope
that there is RLC networking going on in your state.

On Monday I will step down as RLC Vice Chairman and move back to
concentrating on the RLC at the state level in Texas.

It's been a fun experience with National.  I enjoyed working with
every single person on the RLC National Committee and others, and I
will continue our fine friendship for as long as possible.  There
isn't any hidden agenda for my resignation.  It's just a personal
decision on my part to spend more time on local matters.

I sincerely hope that someone reading this will step forward to take
over in my place.

If you'd like to help state RLC organizations get off the ground and
you'd also like to help with the coming RLC convention that will be
taking place this year, then you are the person for the position,
because this is exactly what I did as Vice Chairman.

Please contact me and Bill Westmiller if you'd like to act as Vice
Chairman of the National RLC.

Sincerely,

John Reed

-----Original Message-----
From: westmiller@... [mailto:westmiller@...]
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 12:14 AM
To: RLC-Action@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [RLC-Action] RLC Project: CPAC Presence

    If any RLC members are planning or able to attend the

CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) Feb 17-19

in DC, it's an excellent opportunity to promote the Caucus.

    Although it's too late to arrange a booth, it seems that

there are a fair number of libertarian organizations that have

done so and may be willing to offer RLC brochures.

    I can provide brochure files and membership apps for

printing, as well as e-mail addresses for all our DC members

and prospects ... if someone is willing to take the time to

do printing, make contacts and coordinate.

http://cpac.org/AGENDA.ASP

 

Bill

Jeff Palmer - jap@...
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----- Original Message -----

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Subject: ARP Press Release: Coalition Call

Please feel free to foreward this Press Release on to anyone you feel may be interested.  It will take everyone working on this effort together to make this a possibility.  I have also attached the Word document should you wish to utilize it that way.

Anthony

ARP Coalition Call: Press Release

We the members of the American Reform Party (ARP) believe that now, more than ever, there is a need for a popular uprising in America. Under the "two-party" system, America has become a polarized nation, leaving those of us in the middle wondering whose side we should be on. The focus of the major parties on issues that divide us has prevented us from focusing on the issues of real reform that our country desperately needs. We believe that it is time for a Centrist Revolution, and are calling on all other interested parties to come to the negotiation table and collaborate on those issues that we hold to be most important to us all. We are not interested in bogging ourselves down with issues that are inherently divisive. We are willing to work together, compromise, and negotiate with other activist organizations in an effort to liberate the United States of America from the duopoly that has produced an extremely elite, powerful group of individuals who control our Nation with fascist-like methodology.

This is a call for action from the People of America. For too long we have been complacent because that’s "just the way it is". We believe that it is our duty as citizens to provide the fourth and final "check and balance" on our government. The centralization of wealth and power in America is threatening our individual rights. Our public airwaves have been corporatized so that a handful of media moguls control the information that we base our votes on. Our healthcare system has turned into the most profitable industry in America, yet we have worse healthcare than ever. Everywhere we look, it is apparent that "We the People" are no longer the most important factor in America. It is time for us to unite, and take this nation back. We hope to diversify politics and broaden the political voice so that there are more than just the narrow "two parties". There are a myriad of viewpoints and opinions that all deserve to be heard, and shared, yet the "two-party system" chokes out that diversity. Now is the time for Americans to stand up to the corruption that is eating away at the very foundations of our America.

Together, we can build a Coalition that will work to elect independent and third party candidates in the 2006 elections, and field a Presidential candidate in 2008 that will truly represent "We the People". We are not a nation of extreme leftists, or rightists. We are not a nation of people who smear each other with political propaganda. We are a nation of good, honest, hard working people who want to live rich, full lives and spread our joy and happiness by example, not by force. Americans, unite about what we agree on. Stop letting the divisive cloud of judgement and opinion stand in the way of common sense reform and policy.

To become involved, and work together, please contact the ARP Coalition Committee Chair, Anthony Partin at: anton.cwith@...

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Greetings from Michigan,

Allow me to introduce myself.  I'm a 21 year old student at the
University of Michigan where I study economics and history, and was
recently State Rep. Leon Drolet's Campaign Manager.  I'm involved in
my campus YAF group, College Republicans, and College Libertarians.

Like most young people, I'm not sure what to do when I get out of
school next year, but I do know that for the time being, I want to
spread the word that you can be a "radical-libertarian extremist" and
still be a part of the Republican Party.  You've got to love the Ron
Paul model.

I'm happy to be on board.

Jon

Enforcement, indeed. We in Minnesota already have a "health care service
tax" added to our medical bills. That is, each time we visit our
doctors, there is a surcharge added to the cost of services in order to
pay for uninsured or nonpaying users of health care services. It is only
a matter of time before some liberal thief requires that all health
insurance policies include a surcharge to provide insurance for all
those who do not obtain their own insurance. We here in Minnesota are
already penalizing owners of vehicle insurance policies by charging them
additional fees for "uninsured motorists" and "under insured motorists."
An additional and separate fee is charged for each class of miscreant
driver -- I say "miscreant" because it is unlawful to operate an
uninsured vehicle in Minnesota. So, if you get in an accident with
someone who has no insurance (usually an uninsurable drunken driver),
your insurance carrier will be compensated for its unrecoverable losses.
You pay for yourself and you pay for the drunk! The same thing will
happen with medical coverage. No matter how illegal it is to lack proper
insurance coverage, there will be people who do not have coverage, and
the state will require surcharges on everyone else's policies to cover
the uncovered. You go to the doctor and you pay for yourself and you pay
for the the other guy, too. What a bunch of bullshit!

So, penalties will not accrue to the uninsured -- they will be added
onto those who acquire their own medical insurance. Redistribution of
wealth is alive and well in Kalifornia as well as Moneysota.

Doug Harrison

Enforcement, indeed. We in Minnesota already have a "health care service
tax" added to our medical bills. That is, each time we visit our
doctors, there is a surcharge added to the cost of services in order to
pay for uninsured or nonpaying users of health care services. It is only
a matter of time before some liberal thief requires that all health
insurance policies include a surcharge to provide insurance for all
those who do not obtain their own insurance. We here in Minnesota are
already penalizing owners of vehicle insurance policies by charging them
additional fees for "uninsured motorists" and "under insured motorists."
An additional and separate fee is charged for each class of miscreant
driver -- I say "miscreant" because it is unlawful to operate an
uninsured vehicle in Minnesota. So, if you get in an accident with
someone who has no insurance (usually an uninsurable drunken driver),
your insurance carrier will be compensated for its unrecoverable losses.
You pay for yourself and you pay for the drunk! The same thing will
happen with medical coverage. No matter how illegal it is to lack proper
insurance coverage, there will be people who do not have coverage, and
the state will require surcharges on everyone else's policies to cover
the uncovered. You go to the doctor and you pay for yourself and you pay
for the the other guy, too. What a bunch of bullshit!

So, penalties will not accrue to the uninsured -- they will be added
onto those who acquire their own medical insurance. Redistribution of
wealth is alive and well in Kalifornia as well as Moneysota.

Doug Harrison

F Worley wrote:
> The plan is to "Require" by law that all citizens of California carry
> health insurance, along the same lines as required vehicle insurance.

I haven't heard about this but would like to know details.  What is the
penalty for non-complying?  And how will the state handle people who
have been unable to get health insurance?  Will the state insure them,
or just parcel them out to companies through some kind of "assigned
risk" plan like the existing one for auto insurance?

F Worley wrote:
> The plan is to "Require" by law that all citizens of California carry
> health insurance, along the same lines as required vehicle insurance.

I

Greetings from Michigan,

Allow me to introduce myself.  I'm a 21 year old student at the
University of Michigan where I study economics and history, and was
recently State Rep. Leon Drolet's Campaign Manager.  I'm involved in
my campus YAF group, College Republicans, and College Libertarians.

Like most young people, I'm not sure what to do when I get out of
school next year, but I do know that for the time being, I want to
spread the word that you can be a "radical-libertarian extremist" and
still be a part of the Republican Party.  You've got to love the Ron
Paul model.

I'm happy to be on board.

Jon

I was a previous member a while back and have come back to get a
little more involved.

I am currently an LP member and registered Libertarian here in
Florida.  I want to run in 2008 for state senate but am torn between
running as an LP candidate or switching back to the GOP.

Over the last two election cycles, the LP candidates here in Florida
have been garnering increasing numbers of votes, but still get ignored
in the media as being non-viable or candidates with positions that are
not "mainstream".

I feel that if I remain as an LP candidate that I will be ignored like
most minor party candidates and not get asked to debates or other
public appearances where the incumbent GOP senator will be.

Am seeking honest advice and input before I file my paperwork.  I am
prepared to change registration back to GOP in order to run, but want
some seasoned advice on the practicality of doing so.

What does the RLC offer to candidates as far as assisting with
campaigns, helping with fundrasing, advertising, etc?  Any resources
that you can point me to would be great.

I will cross post this to the RLCFL group as well.

Yours in Liberty,
Joe Haynes
Seminole, FL

Joe,

This depends on what you are looking for.

Is your goal to make the LP more acceptable? If so, run as a
Libertarian and demand attention during your race, even if it means
you stand a big chance of losing.

Is your goal to get elected and enact libertarian policies? If so,
switch to the GOP and drag them back to their pro-freedom roots from
the inside.

Personally, I favor the latter -- the goal should be to enact good
legislation. Whether this is accomplished by people with a little (L)
or a little (R) next to their name is irrelevant.

Sean

--- In RLC-Action@yahoogroups.com, "Joe Haynes" <conpharm@t...> wrote:
>
> I was a previous member a while back and have come back to get a
> little more involved.
>
> I am currently an LP member and registered Libertarian here in
> Florida.  I want to run in 2008 for state senate but am torn between
> running as an LP candidate or switching back to the GOP.
>
> Over the last two election cycles, the LP candidates here in Florida
> have been garnering increasing numbers of votes, but still get
ignored
> in the media as being non-viable or candidates with positions that
are
> not "mainstream".
>
> I feel that if I remain as an LP candidate that I will be ignored
like
> most minor party candidates and not get asked to debates or other
> public appearances where the incumbent GOP senator will be.
>
> Am seeking honest advice and input before I file my paperwork.  I am
> prepared to change registration back to GOP in order to run, but
want
> some seasoned advice on the practicality of doing so.
>
> What does the RLC offer to candidates as far as assisting with
> campaigns, helping with fundrasing, advertising, etc?  Any resources
> that you can point me to would be great.
>
> I will cross post this to the RLCFL group as well.
>
> Yours in Liberty,
> Joe Haynes
> Seminole, FL