MICHIGAN LIBERTARIAN
October 2022

Volume 51:10

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WOOD TV Promotes 2 Candidates for Governor

By Connor Nepomuceno and Scotty Boman

WOOD TV is in Grand Rapids. Here is Mary Buzuma with the Libertarian Party of West Michigan
WOOD TV is in Grand Rapids. Here is Mary Buzuma with the Libertarian Party of West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI - WOOD TV is excluding two-thirds of the gubernatorial candidates who will appear on the general election ballot. Thousands of voters watch these debates to learn about their options in the general election. Unfortunately, major broadcasters deny them the chance to hear from the entire slate of options, available to them. The Libertarian Party of Michigan believes this is designed to protect the Democrats' and Republicans' virtual monopoly on power.

WOOD TV Draws Protest

Left to right: Greg Stempfle, Mary Buzuma, Connor Nepomuceno, Leah Dailey & Andrew Chadderdon. Photo by Lisa Gioia
Left to right: Greg Stempfle, Mary Buzuma, Connor Nepomuceno, Leah Dailey & Andrew Chadderdon. Photo by Lisa Gioia
The Libertarian Party of Michigan and its candidate for governor, Mary Buzuma, will be protesting the charade of a debate. They will gather outside the WOOD TV studios. They are encouraging their friends and compatriots in the other excluded parties to join them in solidarity against this assault on democracy.

Mary Buzuma not only wants herself to be included; she advocates openning it to all balloted candidates:

Open the debate. More voices. Better choices.
Says Buzuma.

WOOD Excludes Twice as Many Candidates as it Includes

The excluded candidates are: On her website Mary Buzma writes,
I love the people of Michigan and when you love something, you feel compelled to step in and help solve the problems and failings that are hurting the ones you love. As Governor, it would be my honor to serve and help the people of the great state of Michigan...
To join the protest, be at WOOD TV Studio on October 13th at 7:00 PM. 120 College Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503" For more information contact Connor Nepomuceno Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Michigan Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Phone: 508-579-7878.

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Mike Saliba Wants to End the Culture War

By Mike Saliba, District 10 Congressional Candidate

Mike Saliba and supporters after a campaign event.
Mike Saliba and supporters after a campaign event.
For years now, political discourse in our country has been wrapped in a culture war. Heated arguments and deep divisions have resulted from this culture war. So of course, our candidates for public office have chosen to take part. Candidates now go out of their way to make statements or take actions that boil down to "Look at me! I feel the same way you do about this hot button issue!" As a candidate for United States House of Representatives I have one thing to say to those other candidates who seek to make political gains from our divisions, "STOP IT!" and "That isn't your job!"

Mike Saliba Calls for a Truce

I want to declare a truce in this ridiculous culture war. Of course, I have thoughts about the cultural issues were facing. But as a member of Congress, it will not be my job to deal with them and the Constitution certainly doesn't give me or any other member of the Federal government to force them on you.

Culture will take care of culture. People who own public restrooms and their customers will decide who gets to use them. Movie studios the people who buy the tickets will decide who gets cast in the movies. Sports organizations and the athletes they organize will decide who competes. The Federal government doesn't have a say.

Redirecting Federal Actions

What should the Federal government focus on, if not these deeply divisive issues? I have a few issues I'm concerned about. The United States is now ranked 25th on the Index of Economic Freedom. When President Biden won the 2020 election, we were 17th. When President Trump was elected in 2016, we were ranked 11th. Since I first became politically active in 2000 our national debt has gone up over 540%. Interest rates are the highest they've been in my adult life. Inflation is the highest it's been in my entire life. Most frightening, as we continue to flirt with World War 3, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists have set its Doomsday Clock the closest to midnight it has ever been before.

While Republicans and Democrats have been happy to take up sides and arms in the culture war, they have walked hand in hand in a bipartisan effort to bring about all the problems I'm concerned with. And while those who seek to keep us divided have plenty to say about what they think about the skin tone of mermaids or drag queen bingo night, they have almost no explanation why the dollars you've been saving are worth less and less every day or how the limited government defined by our Constitution continues to grow and intrude into your day to day life in ways it never had before.

We The People must stop falling into the trap of divide and conquer.

Readers may contact Mike Saliba's campaign here:

https://www.facebook.com/ElectMikeSaliba

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Officers & Staff

General Contact: Libertarian Party of Michigan: PO Box 27065, Lansing, MI 48909; Phone: 888.FREE.NOW.

Chair: Joe Brungardt. [email protected]
First Vice Chair: Mike Saliba. [email protected]
Second Vice Chair: Mary Buzuma. [email protected]
Secretary: Daniel Ziemba. [email protected]
Treasurer: Norman Peterson. [email protected]
District 1 Rep: Ryan Roberts. [email protected]
District 2 Rep: Steven Fox. [email protected]
District 3 Rep: Jordan Martin. [email protected]
District 4 Rep: Rich Theelon. [email protected]
District 5 Rep: Dave Canny [email protected]
District 6 Rep: Brandon Warzbyok. [email protected]
District 7 Rep: Brian Ellison. [email protected]
District 8 Rep: Joe Hartman. [email protected]
District 9 Rep: Mike Saliba. [email protected]
District 10 Rep: Kyle McCauley. [email protected]
District 11 Rep: Bruce Jacquays. [email protected]
District 12 Rep: Daniel Muehl-Miller. [email protected]
District 13 Rep: Vacant. [email protected]
District 14 Rep: Scotty Boman. [email protected]

Judicial Committee Members

Connor Nepomuceno. [email protected]
Robert Roddis. [email protected]
Joshua Smith. [email protected]

Volunteers

Webmaster: Vacant. [email protected]
Communications Director: Connor Nepomuceno [email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Scotty Boman. [email protected]
Social Media Director: Connor Nepomuceno [email protected]
Historical Committee Chair: Emily Salvette [email protected]

Affiliate Contacts

Capital Area: Luke Sciberras, Chair. 248-302-1064, [email protected]
http://CapitalAreaLP.com
Genesee County: Chair David Canny, [email protected].
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079790292139
Huron-Raisin: Larry Johnson, 734-320-7237, [email protected]
https://lpwc.wordpress.com
Jackson-Hillsdale: Norman Peterson, (269) 330-2980 [email protected]
https://www.jhlp.org
Isabella County (Affiliate Applicant): Stephanie Dunn, 989-572-4450, [email protected]
Lapeer County: Kyle McCauley, (248) 974-5085.
Livingston County: James Weeks II, (810) 422-8769, [email protected]
http://livingstonlp.org
Macomb County: Mike Saliba, [email protected]
https://macomblp.org
Northern Michigan: Corey Dean phone (231) 590-8290 or email [email protected]
Oakland County: Connor Nepomuceno, [email protected] at (508) 579-7878
http://lpocmi.org
Southwest Michigan: Jason Brandenburg. [email protected]
https://swmlp.com
Straits Area: Chair Andy Evans, (231) 625-8403, . [email protected]
straitslp.com or facebook.com/StraitsAreaLP
Upper Peninsula Libertarian Party: Chair Ryan Roberts, (906) 420-2995, UPLP.org. [email protected]
Wayne County: Andrew Chadderdon, [email protected]
https://michiganlpwayne.wixsite.com/index
West Michigan: Steve Fox . (616) 406-7784, Email Steve Fox at [email protected] or call (616) 633-8390.
http://lpwm.org

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Upcoming Events

Please contact local affiliate officers (see above listing) to learn how to get involved in their meetings.

The Michigan Libertarian recommends contacting an affiliate officer or check the Website (or Facebook page) associated with the meeting host (if they have one) before arriving at a meeting. Some meetings can get canceled, or locations can change with short notice.

October 2, 2022 - Lapeer County Monthly Meeting, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
E.G Nicks Grill & Tavern. 825 S Main St, Lapeer, MI 48446.
For more information, contact Kyle McCauley at 248.974.5085.

October 3, 2022 - Mary Buzuma interview, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Joining link: meet.google.com/cvr-euak-ehq.

October 4, 2022 - Southwest Michigan Libertarian Party Affiliate Meeting, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Traveler's Cafe and Pub. 5225 Portage Rd. Portage, MI 49002
For more information, contact Jason Brandenburg email at [email protected]

October 6, 2022 - Livingston County Monthly Meeting, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Brewery Becker. 500 W Main St, Brighton, MI 48116.
For more information, contact James Weeks II at 810.422.8769 or email [email protected].

October 7, 2022 - Meet the Candidates Forum, 10:00 AM - Noon.
Council on Aging and Blue Water CoC. 600 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI 48060
Call the Council at (810) 987-8811
www.thecouncilonaging.org

October 8, 2022 - Greg Stempfle for SOS Eastpointe Door Hanger Distribution, 10:00 AM.
John F Kennedy Park. 24517 Schroeder Ave. Eastpointe, MI 48021.
For more information email Leah Dailey at: [email protected]
stempfle4sos.org

October 12, 2022 - Libertarian Party of Wayne County Monthly Meeting, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Habib's Cuisine, 14316 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA.
Please visit the Libertarian Party of Wayne County's new Website for updates.
For more information, contact Andrew Chadderdon, [email protected]

October 12, 2022 - Libertarian Party of Macomb County Monthly Meeting, Dinner 7:00 PM Business 8:0 PM
b.d.'s Mongolian grill. 1350 Hall Rd. Sterling Heights, MI. 48313.
Please visit the Libertarian Party of Macomb County's website:
https://macomblp.org for updates.
For more information, contact Mike Saliba at [email protected]

October 13, 2022 - Gubernatorial Debate Protest, 7:00 PM
WOOD TV8. 120 College Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
For more information, contact Connor Nepomuceno at (508) 579-7878 or email [email protected].

October 13, 2022 - Huron-Raisin Affiliate Meeting, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Wurst Bar, 705 W. Cross St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197
For more information, contact Larry Johnson at 734-475-9792 or email [email protected] or call (734) 320-7237

October 13, 2022 - Libertarian Party of Isabella County Meeting (Affiliate Applicant), Start time 8:00 PM.
To participate in the meeting email Stephanie Dunn at: [email protected] or call at (989) 572-4450

October 13, 2022 - Walkerville Thrives - Meet the Candidates, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Walkerville Wesleyan Church, 144 176th Ave, Walkerville, MI 49459
For more information, contact Mary Buzuma at email [email protected]

October 15, 2022 - Libertarian Party of Macomb County's semi-annual Adopt a Road clean-up, starts 9:00 AM.
This may be combined with a Saliba for Congress litterature drop.
b.d.'s Mongolian grill. 1350 Hall Rd. Sterling Heights, MI. 48313.
Please visit the Libertarian Party of Macomb County's website:
https://macomblp.org for updates.
For more information Call 586-201-3535 or contact Mike Saliba at [email protected]

October 16, 2022 - Capital Area Affiliate Meeting 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Reno's North (16460 Old U.S. 27) Lansing, MI
Contact Luke Sciberras at 248-302-1064 or email [email protected] for event details and instructions to join.

October 16, 2022 - Lapeer County Monthly Meeting, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
E.G Nicks Grill & Tavern. 825 S Main St, Lapeer, MI 48446.
For more information, contact Kyle McCauley at 248.974.5085.

October 18, 2022 - Upper Peninsula Libertarian Party Affiliate Meeting, 8:00 PM.
The UPLP will be holding this meeting by Zoom Teleconference. Please link to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89324982981
The Meeting ID is 893 2498 2981 and one can call (312) 626-6799, and enter the Meeting ID, to join.
Everyone interested in learning about the UPLP and the Libertarian Party is welcome to join.
If you would like to get involved please contact Ryan Roberts [email protected], (906) 420-2995] or Joshua Jongema.[email protected].
UPLP.org

October 19, 2022 - Rochester Community Schools Candidate Forum (with Mike Saliba - US House District 10), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
This virtual event will be on Zoom.
To contact our candidate email Mike Saliba at: [email protected]
https://Rochester.k12.mi.us

October 19, 2022 - Jackson-Hillsdale Affiliate Meeting 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Steve's Ranch Restaurant. 311 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson, MI
Contact Norman Peterson, (269) 330-2980 [email protected] Guest Speaker: Ms. Haili Gusa, Jackson County Community Organizer for Protect Life Michigan. Topics - Michigan Abortion Laws, Proposal 3, and Canvassing. Literature, Bumper stickers and yard signs will be available.
https://www.jhlp.org

October 19, 2022 - Libertarian Party of Oakland County Affiliate Meeting, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern. 30450 Telegraph Road, Bingham Farms, MI 48025.
Business starts at 7:00 PM. To confirm the meeting email Connor Nepomuceno at: [email protected] or call at (508) 579-7878
https://lpocmi.org/

October 22, 2022 - Greg Stempfle for SOS door hanging event, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Mchattie Park. 474 S. Lafayette St. South Lyon, MI 48178.
For more information email Leah Dailey at: [email protected]
stempfle4sos.org

October 24, 2022 - Libertarian Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 PM
Please contact an LEC officer or LPM affiliate leader for the Zoom link.

October 30, 2022 - Libertarian Party of Genesee County Affiliate Meeting, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
White Horse Tavern. 621 W Court St, Flint, MI, 48503.
Business is from Noon to 2:00 PM. To confirm the meeting email Chair David Canny, [email protected].
Facebook page: LPGM Facebook Profile

October 30, 2022 - Lapeer County Monthly Meeting, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
E.G Nicks Grill & Tavern. 825 S Main St, Lapeer, MI 48446.
For more information, contact Kyle McCauley at 248.974.5085.

November 12, 2022 - Straits Area LP (SALP) Business Meeting
Hoppies @ Pellston Airport. 1395 US-31, Pellston, MI, 49769
For more information, contact Andy Evans at (231) 625-8403 or email [email protected].


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