LPM Online
November 28, 2006
- Upcoming Events
- November 29, 2006 - 7:00 PM
- The LPWC will be holding it's College Libertarian night for the U of M College Libs. Pizza and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
- Location: Cottage Inn Restaurant 512 E. Williams St. Ann Arbor map
- Contact: Thomas A. Bagwell Phone: (734) 678-5040 Email: lpwcchair@yahoo.com
- Location: Cottage Inn Restaurant 512 E. Williams St. Ann Arbor map
- November 30, 2006 - 7:00 PM
- Brian Wright
New Pilgrim Chronicles
Book Signing Discussion.
Thursday, November 30, 2006.
7-9 p.m.
Everybody Reads
2019 E. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI
346-9900
Past Sears, about 1 mile, on the right.
www.becauseeverybodyreads.com
- Location: 2019 E. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI Past Sears, about 1 mile, on the right.
- Contact: Brian Wright Phone: 346-9900 Email: www.becauseeverybodyreads.com
- Location: 2019 E. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI Past Sears, about 1 mile, on the right.
- December 03, 2006 - 1:00 PM
- Libertarian Executive Committee meeting at our new HQ. Topics will include post election analysis, and planning the 2007 (pre-convention) Leadership Conference.
- Location: New LPM Headquarters at 2722 E. Michigan Ave., Ste 22, Lansing, just west of US-127 Michigan Ave exit. Park and enter in the back of the building - Ste. 22 is on the lower level. "Xango" office is in the front of the building.
- Contact: Scotty Boman Phone: 313-247-2052 Email: scottyeducation@hotmail.com
- Location: New LPM Headquarters at 2722 E. Michigan Ave., Ste 22, Lansing, just west of US-127 Michigan Ave exit. Park and enter in the back of the building - Ste. 22 is on the lower level. "Xango" office is in the front of the building.
- December 07, 2006 - 7:00 PM
- We will be discussing election results and then plan on strategy for the next election cycle. This is a business meeting but mostly planning and analysis discussion. Some light snacks will be provided.
- Location: *Eric Larson's home. 2215 Cascade Lakes Circle SE Grand Rapids.* Note the new location change.
- Contact: Eric Larson Phone: 616-949-2844 Email: chair@lpwm.org
- Location: *Eric Larson's home. 2215 Cascade Lakes Circle SE Grand Rapids.* Note the new location change.
- December 09, 2006 - 7:00 PM
- LPOC Annual Holiday Party. As usual, all LPM members, their family and friends are invited. Please join us for this festive occasion. There is no charge, just bring yourself a dish to pass, and BYOB.
Please go to http://www.lpocmi.org/Holiday for more information.
- Location: Home of Heather and David Eisenbacher 1863 Lakewood Dr. in Troy
- Contact: Adam Goodman Phone: 248-765-3213 Email: chair@lpocmi.org
- Location: Home of Heather and David Eisenbacher 1863 Lakewood Dr. in Troy
- December 12, 2006 - 7:30 PM
- Monthly meeting of the Capital Area Libertarian Party. Check out the new office and plan for 2007 officer elections and open house. Everyone welcome! Chip in for pizza, subs and beverages.
- Location: LPM Lansing office, 2722 E Michigan Ave., ste 22. Lower level - park and enter in back.
- Contact: Will Tyler White Phone: 517 349-3806 Email: whitewi5@msu.edu
- Location: LPM Lansing office, 2722 E Michigan Ave., ste 22. Lower level - park and enter in back.
- December 14, 2006 - 6:00 PM
- We will be discussing the topics of the day. Public is welcome. Food is optional.
Come if you have the time and enjoy the company!
- Location: The Benton Harbor "International House of Pancakes" (IHOP) on Pipestone Road by I-94. Its just 100 yards West of the interchange.
- Contact: Bill Bradley Phone: (269) 637-4525 Email: wbradley@i2k.com
- Location: The Benton Harbor "International House of Pancakes" (IHOP) on Pipestone Road by I-94. Its just 100 yards West of the interchange.
- More...
- For more events, see the online calendar at:
- http://www.michiganlp.org/lpmonline/events.php
- http://www.michiganlp.org/lpmonline/events.php
- Taxes are not Fair. Especially a 30% Sales Tax — by Scotty Boman
- LEC Meeting to Be Held at New HQ — by Scotty Boman
- 2007 Convention Location Needed — by Scotty Boman
“Ignorance is Strength
Freedom is Slavery
War is Peace”
From the Ministry of Truth in “1984” by George Orwell
Lately, supporters of HR-25 the so-called “Fair Tax” have been contacting Libertarian officers and seeking their support. I oppose this proposal as much, if not more than, any abomination put forth by Republocrats for a number of reasons:
1. While I have heard some complicated (and possibly correct) arguments that this would be a net tax reduction, on the surface it would appear to be a tax increase. Especially for low-income people. The 30% sales tax is enough to make a Marxist salivate. Certainly anyone who is poor enough to get a 100% refund on income tax would face significant hardship from this huge tax hike on them. Thus it would be a PR nightmare. We would solidly position ourselves as the party of large taxes.
2. This proposed tax is 13% higher than the 17% flat tax proposed by several Republican politicians a few years back.
3. The only reason such a rate could be justified is to maintain the current level of federal excess. If such a huge tax was needed after eliminating federal drug laws, ending government subsidies for political campaigns, stopping domestic spying, recalling foreign occupation troops, ending corporate welfare, and releasing all US political prisoners than you might get me to look closer at it.
4. As it is I have already given it far more attention than it has earned from any libertarian (Moderate or otherwise). I suppose accepting a minimal tax to subsidize deficits in the federal operating expenses, and funding prior unpaid obligations may be regarded as moderate. A true Libertarian views no tax as good, and can only except the existence of some taxes as an intermediate step between the present and an ethical future.
For more a more in depth analysis of the fair tax visit:
http://www.jpfo.org/fairtax.htm
Fair Tax
Just War
Friendly Facism…
Etc.
In case the Calendar wasn't enough...
December 03, 2006 - 1:00 PM
Libertarian Executive Committee meeting at our new HQ. Topics will include post election analysis, and planning the 2007 (pre-convention) Leadership Conference.
Location: New LPM Headquarters. Lansing, Michigan.
New LPM Headquarters at 2722 E. Michigan Ave., Ste 22, Lansing, just west of US-127 Michigan Ave exit. Park and enter in the back of the building - Ste. 22 is on the lower level. "Xango" office is in the front of the building. About five miles away from the current HQ.
Now that we have had a moment to exhale, we now must prepare for the next convention. The first order of business is finding a host.
I have composed such a short article because I don't want to overshadow my primary message here.
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