The Caucus Pages
In most of the other major categories, we look at what we think the Libertarian
Party should be doing. In this major category, we look inward: at the caucus itself.
Think of these pages as a continuation of the "Home/Our Plans" pages. In these pages
will essays on the following subjects:
What can you do to help us promote the caucus? A lot! This area lists several
ways including:
Link to www.ReformTheLP.org. If you have an appropriate web site, please link
to us. We have images that make useful icons.
Work an event, possibly having a table.
LP state and county conventions are
obvious places to promote the caucus with a table. There are other libertarian
events as well. We have PDFs of handy fliers
here.
Here are open-ended discussion areas for discussing Caucus strategy: Where
should we advertise next? What should be our strategy at the Convention?
Before the Convention? After the Convention? These are members-only discussions.
Is there an event coming up that would
be a good place to promote the caucus? Do you want to communicate with other Caucus
members about setting up a table at this event or doing some other form of outreach?
This is the place to go.
Event: Libertarian Party National Convention by Carl Milsted.
The LP National Convention is July 1-2 (officially), in Portland Oregon.
Event: California LP Convention by Carl Milsted.
California LP convention. February 24-27.
Event: Libertarian State Leadership Conference by Carl Milsted.
Meeting of the State chairs in Phoenix Arizona.
NEW HAMPSHIRE MULTI PARTY CONVENTION by Brendan Kelly.
October 14-16 Libertarian Party of New Hampshire Multi Party Convention.
Advocates for Self Government Conference by John Shuey.
The Advocates for Self Government is holding a conference in Atlanta Thursday, 13 October through Sunday, 16 October.
This is the area for essays on general strategy for the Caucus; that is, ideas
that span multiple phases of our operation.
Is the Libertarian Party Worth Fighting For? by Craig Ashley.
This is a look at the pros and cons of continuing the LRC's effort to reform the Libertarian Party versus the alternative of starting a new party from scratch.
Live Free, Grow........ Or Die? by Tim Crowley.
Presently, purists have been at the top of the hierarchy since the days of the smoke-filled Ayn Rand / Mike Wallace interview. In the name of internal consistency, they have dominated the doctrinal aspects of the party. They have created a hothouse flower environment for themselves at the expense of the Pragmatists and the nation. Purists trivialize the notion of compromise, even though that is the essence of politics.
It Takes Two to Compromise by Kristan Overstreet.
Many people within the Libertarian Party claim that reformers and purists within the Party can work together towards electoral success. Unfortunately the purists and anarchists have no intention of working with us. Indeed, now that they know we reformers exist, they seek to drive us out of the Libertarian Party—by any means necessary.
In the "Our Plans" section under "Home" we outline
how we are to come up with a consensus for platform planks and other actions. This
section is reserved for more detailed articles and discussion: Is approval voting
sufficient? Should web votes be binding? Should we segregate the votes of existing
party members from those who are just thinking about joining the party? And so on..
Is the Libertarian Party Worth Fighting For? by Craig Ashley.
This is a look at the pros and cons of continuing the LRC's effort to reform the Libertarian Party versus the alternative of starting a new party from scratch.
Live Free, Grow........ Or Die? by Tim Crowley.
Presently, purists have been at the top of the hierarchy since the days of the smoke-filled Ayn Rand / Mike Wallace interview. In the name of internal consistency, they have dominated the doctrinal aspects of the party. They have created a hothouse flower environment for themselves at the expense of the Pragmatists and the nation. Purists trivialize the notion of compromise, even though that is the essence of politics.
It Takes Two to Compromise by Kristan Overstreet.
Many people within the Libertarian Party claim that reformers and purists within the Party can work together towards electoral success. Unfortunately the purists and anarchists have no intention of working with us. Indeed, now that they know we reformers exist, they seek to drive us out of the Libertarian Party—by any means necessary.
What should we
do before the convention to promote our decisions? Who do we lobby? How do we
get friendly delegates to the convention? Should we put up a slate of officer candidates?
Setting Priorities: What Changes Do We Push? by Kristan Overstreet.
The national convention of the Libertarian Party is coming up very fast. We have dozens of proposals, proposals to replace, proposals to uphold, proposals to delete. What gets pushed first, and where?
Platform Change: Never Mind the What, Focus on the How! by Kristan Overstreet.
It isn't enough to make proposals for change. As a caucus, we need to have some plan to make sure the changes get made.
What do we do at the Convention?
What are our parliamentary options?
Do we reserve meeting space at the convention? Do we show up early? Do we do
our final mobilization by email? Lot's of details to be worked out. Discussion goes
here.
We do have
standards for this site. Here they are. Meet them and get published. If the members
like your essay(s) then we will act on your ideas. If the members like your
platform proposal(s), then we will work to get it/them into the LP platform.
Want to get the caucus organized in your state?
Here is an area for forums by state.
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