Save the LP by changing its name<br>by Scott Bieser

5-30-2008 • The Time Sink

The good news from the Libertarian Party National Convention in Denver this past weekend was, Big Head Press sold a big pile of books. Also, my friend L. Neil Smith got to meet up with a dozen or so friends he hasn’t seen in years, and I got to hang

3 Comments in Response to Save the LP by changing its name<br>by Scott Bieser

Comment by scottbieser

Entered on: 5/31/2008 9:39:00 AM

This headline doesn't really say what I'm trying to say in the article. So I'll see if I can spell it out more simply: The LP cannot be "saved" in its present form, and should not be. We need a different sort of vehicle, not a political party, to advance our goals. But if we can we should save the "libertarian" brand for that new vehicle. Let the Barristas have the Party, but persuade them to relinquish the name.

Comment by Fascist Nation

Entered on: 5/30/2008 8:58:47 AM

see also:
http://www.tuccille.com/blog/2008/05/barr-none.html

Comment by Fascist Nation

Entered on: 5/30/2008 8:23:44 AM

see also:
http://www.bradspangler.com/blog/archives/980

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