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As of the past year I have heard from libertarians that democracy should be gotten rid of. No one who says that provides a more reasonable option: a republic, anarchy, or something else. Libertarians who say this kind of rhetoric say phrases that I have heard from the radical left and right.

I'm a little perplexed as we continue to win elections in a democratic system. Who in our larger circles proposed the end of democracy? Never heard that from Ron Paul, Scott Horton, or a retired Barry Goldwater being a proponent of ending democracy.

Thanks

I was banned and called a warmonger by the r/libertarian subreddit. Do you actually allow free discussion of Russia’s anti-libertarian invasion of a sovereign nation?

Trump doesn't need our platform and he isn't going to convince any delegates or viewers to vote for him who weren't already planning to do so. And he knows that. So what does he get out of it?

What Trump gets comes after the convention is over. After it is over, Trump has the biggest megaphone. He will control the narrative. What could he say?

• I'm willing to work with anybody, even if we don't agree on everything. That's why I went to the Libertarian convention. Only unreasonable people won't work with me (hint: Biden/Democrats).

• The Libertarians loved me. They said it was the greatest convention they ever had. Most successful fundraising. Without me it would have been a disaster, they said. A few people didn't like me, on a few issues, but most did. They want to work with me on important issues.

Essentially, Trump will use the LP convention to portray himself as a deal maker willing to work with reasonable people who don't always agree with him and, by contrast, painting Biden and the Democrats as unreasonable people who won't work with anyone. Trump isn't playing for the libertarian vote. He'll use us to play for the political center.

Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe he'll use it to make a play for the disaffected libertarian-ish Republicans turned off by his tariff war and immigration policies. But, regardless of what Trump says, we won't have the capability of disputing anything he says after the convention.

Trump's advisors will tell him to stick to talking about tax cuts, deregulation, taking power away from the Federal Reserve, and not engaging in war with Russia in order to keep the delegates offering polite applause. If Trump isn't prerecorded, he will almost certainly ramble onto other topics where we are at odds, because he can't help himself. When he does, if the delegates respond with silence or very mild grumbling, Trump gets everything he wants, Libertarians are viewed by outsiders as Trump sympathizers or enablers, and at best we stay irrelevant. No one becomes a libertarian if all Trump gets is polite applause or silence. At best, it will be a wasted opportunity, but more likely Trump wins, we lose. If the delegates respond with a lot of noise and near riotous (ungovernable) behavior - enough to make the mainstream news - that is our only chance at turning it into something that could grow the party.

back in 2016, I was first introduced to politics with Trump V Hillary and I was disgusted by it. Through the four years of Trump I became livid so joined the LPUSA. 

Now these Republican pigs have become so salty that we could compete with them that they have hijacked the party from the inside and I'm not taking it.

I want my party back I want the party of David Nolan not to party of the Mises Caucus. We need to take our party back.

Hey everyone,

As a high school senior currently in the deep south and I am deeply fascinated by the principles of democracy and the mechanics of elections, I've always felt a pull towards a career in politics. Whether it's at the federal or local level, the idea of serving the community and advocating for people's rights has always resonated with me.

I've found myself drawn to the Libertarian Party's principles, believing in individual freedom, limited government intervention, and personal responsibility. However, I'm feeling a bit lost and unsure about how to begin my journey into politics. I just don't know what steps to take.

What's driving me is my deep-seated desire to devote myself to helping and defending people, something I've always felt compelled to do in the past. Whether it's standing up for classmates, friends,Family, or community members, advocating for their rights and well-being has been a fundamental part of who I am.

I'm eager to learn from those who have navigated similar paths or have insights into the political realm. How does one begin their journey into politics as a young person? What steps can I take to get involved in local politics, campaigns, or community organizing? Are there any educational or experiential pathways I should consider?

Additionally, I'm planning on taking courses at a local community college to explore whether formal education in political science or related fields is right for me. I believe this will provide me with a solid foundation as I embark on this journey.

I'm open to any advice, resources, or personal anecdotes that can shed light on the process of starting a career in politics, especially from fellow libertarians or individuals with experience in this field. To put it abrupt I'm lost

Thank you all in advance for your guidance and support!

I’m keeping it a buck, I tend to view libertarian’s as bootleg republicans therefore I would like to know more about libertarianism.

Do libertarian’s support trickle down economics???

Oliver?

Rectenwald?

RFK Jr?

Not a poll, just wondering everyone’s thoughts.

Someone else?

Former Libertarian Party of Maine Chair Shawn Levasseur announced on social media that he is seeking the Libertarian National Committee Secretary position at the national convention in Washington, D.C., next month.

Levasseur is the second announced candidate for secretary identified by Independent Political Report. He will compete against incumbent LNC Secretary Caryn Ann Harlos, who announced her intention to seek re-election late last year.

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I recall Angela McArdle actually running a campaign to get elected at convention. I haven't heard anything this year. I haven't even heard her declare to be a candidate again.

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"A new party candidate receives partial public funding after the election if he or she receives five percent or more of the vote. "

https://www.fec.gov/introduction-campaign-finance/understanding-ways-support-federal-candidates/presidential-elections/public-funding-presidential-elections/

Should we use AI to write letters to the editor of newspapers for donations and promote the different forms of libertarianism to readers? How many newspapers can we reach with this?

Massachusetts Libertarians met earlier this month in Greater Boston, including several members of the newly elected Massachusetts Libertarian Party State Committee. Members discussed several topics during the meeting, including potential options for who the state party will place on the ballot as its presidential nominee later this year.

The committee also discussed what it considered a reasonable hypothetical monetary bid for its ballot access in Massachusetts. However, it clarified that no candidate, particularly independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has yet approached it with intentions to bribe the organization, nor was it presenting it as one of the options discussed.

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