The Official e-newsletter of the Philadelphia Libertarian Party - March 2010

News, views, events and more.

Featured Articles:
State Convention!
The Mayor's Fizzy Budget Ideas
Arlen Specter (D) vs. Pat Toomey (R) - A run for Pennsylvania Senate

State Convention!

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2010 LPPA CONVENTION - AVAILABLE PACKAGES
Full Convention Package Price: $79

Friday, 3/26/10 - 7e:30pm -
Reception in Market Sq. Cafe
Light Hors d'oeuvres and One Drink Ticket $12
Seriously reduced draft & house wine prices

Saturday, 3/27/10 - 7e:00am
Breakfast Buffet $18

Saturday, 3/27/10 - 12pm
Lunch Buffet with Dr. Julian Heicklen $22

Saturday, 3/27/10 - 7pm
"Liberty Banquet" with Sen. Mike
Folmer, Matt Brouillette as MC. An "open to all" liberty lovers
banquet, sponsored by LPPA, C4L Harrisburg, 9-12 Project (Carlisle
/ York / West Shore), We The People and Many More of our Friends.

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The Mayor's Fizzy Budget Ideas
by Anthony Perrella II

In his recent presentation of the new city budget, Mayor Nutter quoted Thomas Paine: "These are the times that try men's souls." But no soul in city hall is going to be tried. Just anyone who drinks soda or throws out trash. This amounts to only - oh, just about everyone.

Nutter names the new sweetened drink tax the "Healthy Philadelphia Initiative", which sounds like an oxymoron in the making. He wants to impose a 2-cent per ounce tax on these drinks so we will drink less of them.

Surely we'll all lose weight when we wash down our staple 1,200 calorie cheesesteaks with bottled water instead of soda. That, plus ideas like the previously proposed gym tax, and we'll stop being one of the country's fattest cities in no time.

If the idea of the soda tax is to deter people from having sweetened drinks, what is Nutter trying to discourage with the garbage tax (not an oxymoron)? Throwing out trash? What will drive people out of the city faster: stinky apartments or cheaper soda in Jersey?

Want to know what really needs reduction? The city budget. If only we could tax city hall.

Arlen Specter (D) vs. Pat Toomey (R) - A run for Pennsylvania Senate Seat
by Nicole Koenitzer

A five-term Senator since 1980, over the years it is unclear where Specter stands one way or the other. Democratic or Republican, he has flip flopped not only which party he ran for, but also on issues. But one thing is clear and that is where he stands TODAY. To quote Obama "...he was a great senator when he was a Republican; he's going to be an even better senator now that he's a Democrat." In full support of the Economic Recovery Act (in fact, he was the deciding vote) and also a supporter of Obama's health care program, he can be summed up with a general, whatever Obama is for, Arlen is for.

Official Website: http://specter2010.com/about/bio/

Toomey wants to get the government out of businesses so the businesses can take care of their own, opposing all the bail-outs, and never voting for tax increases. He consistently tries to lower our ever growing debt. Health care issues include encouraging individuals to get their own health care instead of going through their employer. He also sees benefits to allowing people to choose healthcare outside of their own state. He wants to focus on the lawsuits concerning doctors. He believes if these are curtailed, the overall cost of health care will be lowered. On immigration, he is against amnesty. He believes in rewarding legal immigrants with the same rights as any other citizen. However, illegal immigrants should not be rewarded for breaking the American law. He is pro-life, believing abortion should not be funded by the government. He believes marriage is defined by a sacrament between a man and a woman. He is a proponent of gun rights and has the same foreign policy ideas of that of Bush.

Official Website: http://www.toomeyforsenate.com/

Well, it looks like we have a generic Democratic versus a generic Republican. What did they do - read the manual and follow the rule book exactly? Toomey would be much better if it was not for his pro-life, lack of gay rights and terrible foreign policy ideas; and Arlen would be fine if it was not for all his economic ideas. I just do not get it? Can't we combine the two to make the perfect Party? Oh, that would be the Libertarian Party...

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Articles reflect the views of the authors and not necessarily those of the Philly LP.

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Quick Links:
Forum
Meetup Calendar
Events:
"Let's Create a Job"
Lppa Annual Convention
Michael Badnarik's Famous Constitution Classppa Annual Convention
End the Fed March and Rally

Libertarian
Minded Events:

LPPhilly Monthly Meeting

Check out our monthly meetings!
The Libertarian Party is about limited government, lower taxes, and more freedom, but it's also about people! We meet each month to keep our members involved and informed about our local party. This year we'll have presentations, guest speakers, and special viewings, as well as discussions about local and national politics. The monthly meetings are a great opportunity to meet other local Libertarians and talk about subjects your are particularly interested in, and upcoming events, rallies, and more. There's not many Libertarians in Philly so we have to stick together! We hold our monthly meeting the 3rd Monday of each month (switched from 3rd Tuesday). Meetings are held at the Raven Lounge (17th and Sansom), start at 8p and last about an hour. If it's your first time, please arrive 15 minutes early. Come out and join us!

Where: The Raven Lounge, 2nd Floor
17th and Sansom Streets
When: March 15, 2010 | 8:00 PM regular members, If you are new please arrive at 7:45pm and meet with an LP officer so we can answer any questions you may have.
Short Description: Get involved, volunteer, or meet up with fellow
libertarian minded folk.
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DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER BACK IN FEBRUARY THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTHS MEETING - MARCH 15th
Special guest speaker for March 15th meeting!
Tony Perrella, Sr

"Let's Create a Job"

For decades politicians have campaigned on the promise they will "create jobs". In the current economic climate, the promises and rhetoric are reaching new levels. Can government really create jobs? Tony Perrella, Sr. explains how the three common government mechanisms for financing new jobs result in no net increases. He further offers a simple solution to significantly curb such chicanery by elected officials and the corruption so prevalent in government at all levels.

Tony Perrella, Sr. spent his working career as an engineering economist with a major petroleum company. His efforts involved economic evaluation of company and government programs, planning and evaluation of corporate research projects and development of alternative energies. In retirement he has become a self declared "political animal" firing off letters to editors and politicians.

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2010 LPPA State Convention - 3/27/10
Where: Harrisburg, PA
When: March 27, 2010
Short Description: Join Pennsylvania Libertarians at the Annual 2010 Libertarian Party of Pa State Convention. Events will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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3/28 in Harrisburg: Michael Badnarik's Famous Constitution Class
Where: Harrisburg Hilton | 1 N 2nd St | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
When: Sunday, March 28, 2010 | 9:00
Short Description: Michael Badnarik is teaching his class on Sunday, March 28 at the Harrisburg Hilton.
For anyone not familiar with Michael, he is the president of the 2009 Continental Congress, he was the 2004 Libertarian Party candidate for president. Ron Paul declared Michael's book Good To Be King: The Foundation of Freedom to be "a constitutional primer that will edify and entertain schoolchildren and seasoned libertarians alike."

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MICHAEL BADNARIK'S FAMOUS CONSTITUTION CLASS
Where: Harrisburg Hilton | 1 N 2nd St | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
When: Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Short Description: This event is hosted by Truth, Freedom, Prosperity. Think you know the philosophy of individual liberty and the U.S. Constitution? Think again! This is the highly-acclaimed 8-hour class taught by author and Constitutional scholar, Michael Badnarik. In 8 hours, Mr. Badnarik covers far more than you learned in years of high school or college, in a way you'll never forget! You simply won't find a higher quality education relating to the U.S. Constitution anywhere else. This is your one chance, so grab it while you still can!.
More Info: www.constitutionpreservation.org


END THE FED - MARCH, RALLY, & CONCERT
Where: 10:00AM Gathering (west side of City Hall)
When: April 24, 2010
Short Description: This is the official "END-THE-FED" March & Rally for Philadelphia. Including Special Guest Speakers Jordan Page & Michael Badnarik.
More Info: meetup page

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