LPM Online

April 1, 2008

  1. Upcoming Events

    April 01, 2008 - 6:00 PM
    Annual Convention of the Libertarian Party of West Michigan to elect LPWM officers and begin nominating candidates for public office. Social hour/dinner starts at 6 p.m., with business meeting starting at 7 p.m.
    Location: Brann's Steakhouse - just East of I-96 on South Side of 28th Street, in Kentwood
    Contact: Tom Quinn Phone: 616-887-3053 Email: mrtomq@yahoo.com

    April 05, 2008 - 12:00 AM
    The first Saturday of April is upon us, and so is the annual right of spring and celebration of Liberty that has come to be called the “Hash Bash.” The event has had very little to do with “Hash” and a lot to do with Cannabis and individual rights, but the name rhymes and has followed the event for 37 years. In any case, Libertarians should show up with lots of literature for one simple reason: There will be thousands of people who agree with us on one of our more controversial issues, and we are the only party that recognizes their right to be left alone. It’s an election year so let’s get busy! If you have duplicated literature for me to distribute email me.
    Location: The Diag at the U of M in Ann Arbor Michigan
    Contact: Scotty Boman Phone: 313-247-2052 Email: scottyeducation@yahoo.com

    April 08, 2008 - 7:00 PM
    Capital Area Libertarian Party monthly meeting. Bring a friend and your favorite beverage for a spirited discussion of the upcoming election and the Voters Bill of Rights.
    Location: Lansing Libertarian Office, 2722 E. Michigan Ave., lower level Suite 22. Park and enter in back.
    Contact: Will Tyler White Phone: 517 349-3806 Email: whitewi5@msu.edu

    April 09, 2008 - 7:30 PM
    Join us for information on all LP Candidates for President of the United States. The meeting starts at 7:30 but please join us for dinner at 6:30. Speakers to be announced at next posting.
    Location: Sila's Restaurant, on 12 Mile Rd, 1 blk East of Greenfield, in Berkley, MI
    Contact: Bruce Hoepner Phone: 248-219-3303 Email: bahoeps@sbcglobal.net

    April 20, 2008 - 1:00 PM
    The Libertarian Party of Michigan Executive Committee will meet via teleconference to address party business. If you are a party member who would like to listen in, you may do so by joining Chair Bill Hall at his office at 111 Lyon Street, NW, Suite 900, Grand Rapids. Alternatively, contact another member of the LEC in your area and ask to meet with them and listen in to the teleconference.
    Location: 111 Lyon Street, NW, Suite 900, Grand Rapids.
    Contact: Bill Hall Phone: 616-460-9516 Email: whall@wnj.com

    May 22, 2008 - 00:00 AM
    Libertarian National Convention 2008
    May 22nd to May 26th
    Every four years, Libertarians meet to choose who will represent them in the upcoming presidential elections. This is typically a very exciting event filled with debate, intrigue and celebration.
    http://www.lpconvention.org/index.php
    Location: Adam's Mark. Denver, Colorado.
    Contact: Natcom CSR Phone: 1-800-ELECT-US Email: info@lp.org

    June 07, 2008 - 08:00 AM
    State Convention which will include the nomination of 2008 Candidates for office. Registration 8:00 AM Convention starts 9:00 AM There will be a hosted luncheon, and a banquet in the evening. The Libertarian Party of Wayne County will host the Hospitality Suite. The suite will host a few events such as Relaxation and Refreshments, fundraising, accepting donations on pop, munchies of various sorts (that doesn’t require a license), and Notary station. The “post-election” LEC will hold their traditional 1st meeting in this room at 4 pm. Possible photo opportunities with our Presidential Nominee in the HS. Candidate photos.
    Location: Best Western Gateway Hotel, 9191 Wickham Road, Romulus , Michigan 48174
    Contact: Bill Gelineau Phone: 888-Free-Now Email: wgelineau@firstam.com

    More...
    For more events, see the online calendar at:
    http://www.lpmich.org/lpmonline/events.php

  2. Become a Delegate to the Libertarian National Convention — by Bill Hall

    The 2008 Libertarian Party National Convention will be held in Denver, Colorado over Memorial Day weekend, from May 22 to May 26, 2008. During the convention, nearly 1,000 delegates from around the nation will gather to select the Libertarian Party's Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees. Recently, Libertarian activist and author Mary Ruwart announced her candidacy for the Presidential nomination, as did former US Senator Mike Gravel from Alaska, and the speculation is that former Congressman Bob Barr may also join the crowed field of 16 announced candidates. In addition, delegates will elect new national LP officers and debate possible changes to the national Platform and Bylaws. If you haven't attended a National Convention in the past, be prepared for an incredibly exciting event, packed into a convention hall with a thousand exuberant Libertarians meeting to chart the Libertarian Party's future course and launch its 2008 political campaign. Outside the Convention hall you'll have the opportunity to schmooze and party with delegates and others from all across the country, and meet our prospective Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and national LP leaders personally. Whether or not you want to serve as a voting delegate at the Convention, this is a great opportunity to have some fun. For more information or to register, go to http://www.lpconvention.org/ For more information on becoming a delegate, contact your local affiliate chair or LPM Secretary Emily Salvette, at salvette@umich.edu

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  3. Hash Bash Provides Opportunity for Outreach — by Scotty Boman


    Actor David Arquette at the 2007 Hash Bash in Ann Arbor Michigan.

    The first Saturday of April is upon us, and so is the annual right of spring and celebration of Liberty that has come to be called the “Hash Bash.” The event has had very little to do with “Hash” and a lot to do with Cannabis and individual rights, but the name rhymes and has followed the event for 37 years.

    While many things have changed. Some have remained constant, not the least of which is the University of Michigan Establishment’s wish that the rally just go away. In keeping with this tradition, they have scheduled another event at the Diag. An event sponsored by a secret organization other than U of M NORML (which had been planning on sponsoring the event).

    There is a catch though, and it is a big one. The Diag is a public place and remains open to the public. Since people migrate to this event every year (without checking for any sanction), the Diag will be flooded with hemp legalization advocates who will proceed to celebrate as they have every other year. Furthermore, John Sinclair may make an appearance. Sinclair can be viewed as the founder of the event. Apparently, the poet was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of two joints. The Rally served as a protest of sorts for his incarceration, and he was released after a rally “Ten for Two” that included John Lennon and the MC5.

    Rumor has it that the “undisclosed” group is actually a band. So this years Hash Bash may feature a live band.

    In any case, Libertarians should show up with lots of literature for one simple reason: There will be thousands of people who agree with us on one of our more controversial issues, and we are the only party that recognizes their right to be left alone. It’s an election year so let’s get busy! If you have duplicated literature for me to distribute email me at: Scottyeducation@yahoo.com.

    For more information visit:

    John Sinclair:
    http://johnsinclair.us/10for2/

    Freedom Activist:
    http://www.freedomactivist.net/hashbash.html

    U of M NORML
    http://uuis.umich.edu/maizepgs/view.cfm?orgID=10003796

    Michigan Daily
    http://media.www.michigandaily.com/media/storage/paper851/news/2008/03/27/AnnArbor/Hash-Bash.Might.Not.Be.Able.To.Secure.Diag-3286793.shtml

    Cannabis News
    http://cannabisnews.com/news/23/thread23789.shtml

    Media Awareness Project
    http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v08/n334/a04.html
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  4. Peace Forum Draws Crowd — by Scotty Boman

    After driving through a thick snow blizzard, I arrived at the 11th hour for Peace / Iraq Moratorium Event, “HOW SHOULD CONGRESS END THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ? What should we the people do to force them to act? —Panel Discussion” which was held in Royal Oak on Friday, March 21st. In spite of the bad weather the event was packed with over 100 people.
    It was a fabulouse outreach opportunity for Libertarians as well as an opportunity to share ideas on how to get out of this tragic war. I encourage all Libertarian candidates to get involved in forums of this kind. Many people expressed feelings of betrayal by the Democratic party, and were open to alternatives.

    As you can see (at the link), yours truly was on the panel.

    If you weren’t there, you can still watch it on video:

    11th Hour 4 Peace Web Page:
    http://11hour4peace.org/past_events_3.html
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