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Troubleshooter · 06-11-2004, 04:27 PM

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The Libertarian Party Stays the Course
Reports from a political convention full of both surprises and the status quo
Brian Doherty

"We fight for freedom, which everyone wants, so why are we nowhere?" asked Libertarian Party (LP) presidential nomination hopeful Aaron Russo to a room of 30 or so supporters and potential supporters at the 2004 Libertarian Party National Convention in Atlanta on Saturday. On Sunday, he won the first and second ballot for the nomination, only to lose the third.

06-11-2004, 04:45 PM

I especially liked this paragraph:

"Then there was indefatigable San Francisco libertarian activist Starchild visually letting his freak flag fly, alternately appearing in druid's robes with staff, a tight silver half-vest and short shorts with pink platform boots and fairy wings, and some straightforward leopard-skin drag. This sort of acting out doesn't win the hearts of many libertarians fearful about what the folks back home will think—having not yet concluded that their political ideas are usually quite enough to turn off most voters, San Francisco outrageousness notwithstanding."

Those Libertarians, so droll! I think they're just having a little fun with the rest of us, probably laughing their heads off in private that anyone thinks they're serious.

DanaC · 06-11-2004, 04:53 PM

Oh Marichiko dont be so cynical! *smiles* Dont you think RADAR would suit leopardskin drag?.....or is he the other kind of libertarian?....*blinks vaguely* Either way he'd suit leopardskin drag

06-11-2004, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by DanaC
Oh Marichiko dont be so cynical! *smiles* Dont you think RADAR would suit leopardskin drag?.....or is he the other kind of libertarian?....*blinks vaguely* Either way he'd suit leopardskin drag

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DanaC · 06-11-2004, 05:09 PM

*adopts British Bobby voice* Oy! Your nicked sunshine! kind of like that?

Radar · 06-11-2004, 05:32 PM

Actually I happen to know Starchild and seen him in full drag and butterfly wings, and I've met Gary Copeland who wears the Druid outfit and who spit on a reporter.

Given the fact that our party represents freedom for everyone, it attracts those who want to exercise it the most flamoyantly. I would honestly prefer if they would stop showing up at conventions or at least act with a little bit more decorum, only because I'd like media to focus more on our views on the issues rather than looking for the freakiest among us to put on camera. I fully support their right to be as strange as they choose, but I think they should be willing to "normal" it up a bit for the team.

DanaC · 06-11-2004, 05:36 PM

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Given the fact that our party represents freedom for everyone, it attracts those who want to exercise it the most flamoyantly. I would honestly prefer if they would stop showing up at conventions or at least act with a little bit more decorum, only because I'd like media to focus more on our views on the issues rather than looking for the freakiest among us to put on camera. I fully support their right to be as strange as they choose, but I think they should be willing to "normal" it up a bit for the team.

*Chuckles* yes, I can see how irksome that might be.

06-11-2004, 06:06 PM

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Originally posted by Radar
Actually I happen to know Starchild and seen him in full drag and butterfly wings, and I've met Gary Copeland who wears the Druid outfit and who spit on a reporter.

Given the fact that our party represents freedom for everyone, it attracts those who want to exercise it the most flamoyantly. I would honestly prefer if they would stop showing up at conventions or at least act with a little bit more decorum, only because I'd like media to focus more on our views on the issues rather than looking for the freakiest among us to put on camera. I fully support their right to be as strange as they choose, but I think they should be willing to "normal" it up a bit for the team.

Oh, Radar! You love me again! I'm so happy you are reading my posts. I knew it was just a little lover's spat!

Radar · 06-11-2004, 06:20 PM

I should also mention that Brian Doherty (the author of that piece of shit article) is a jerkoff who couldn't find his ass with both hands.

Undertoad · 06-11-2004, 06:48 PM

So what's the over-under? I'll give anyone even money on less than 400,000 votes, and 4 to 1 on less than a million votes.

lumberjim · 06-11-2004, 06:53 PM

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Originally posted by Radar
I fully support their right to be as strange as they choose, but I think they should be willing to "normal" it up a bit for the team.

oh the irony.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-11-2004, 07:03 PM

I've yet to see any policical convention that didn't attract some embarassing constituents.

DanaC · 06-11-2004, 07:15 PM

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I've yet to see any policical convention that didn't attract some embarassing constituents

Thats true.....At some of the socialist conventions I have been to there have been a few odd bods......*blinks*

Happy Monkey · 06-16-2004, 04:58 PM

Huh. According to this Daily Kos diary entry, the Free State Project is actually gaining some momentum, in influence if not in numbers.

06-11-2004, 04:27 PM	#1
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Reason and libertarians... Full Article The Libertarian Party Stays the Course Reports from a political convention full of both surprises and the status quo Brian Doherty "We fight for freedom, which everyone wants, so why are we nowhere?" asked Libertarian Party (LP) presidential nomination hopeful Aaron Russo to a room of 30 or so supporters and potential supporters at the 2004 Libertarian Party National Convention in Atlanta on Saturday. On Sunday, he won the first and second ballot for the nomination, only to lose the third. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

06-11-2004, 05:32 PM	#6
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Actually I happen to know Starchild and seen him in full drag and butterfly wings, and I've met Gary Copeland who wears the Druid outfit and who spit on a reporter. Given the fact that our party represents freedom for everyone, it attracts those who want to exercise it the most flamoyantly. I would honestly prefer if they would stop showing up at conventions or at least act with a little bit more decorum, only because I'd like media to focus more on our views on the issues rather than looking for the freakiest among us to put on camera. I fully support their right to be as strange as they choose, but I think they should be willing to "normal" it up a bit for the team. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

06-11-2004, 06:20 PM	#9
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	I should also mention that Brian Doherty (the author of that piece of shit article) is a jerkoff who couldn't find his ass with both hands. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

06-11-2004, 07:03 PM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I've yet to see any policical convention that didn't attract some embarassing constituents. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-16-2004, 04:58 PM	#14
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Huh. According to this Daily Kos diary entry, the Free State Project is actually gaining some momentum, in influence if not in numbers. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

06-11-2004, 04:45 PM	#2
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	I especially liked this paragraph: "Then there was indefatigable San Francisco libertarian activist Starchild visually letting his freak flag fly, alternately appearing in druid's robes with staff, a tight silver half-vest and short shorts with pink platform boots and fairy wings, and some straightforward leopard-skin drag. This sort of acting out doesn't win the hearts of many libertarians fearful about what the folks back home will think—having not yet concluded that their political ideas are usually quite enough to turn off most voters, San Francisco outrageousness notwithstanding." Those Libertarians, so droll! I think they're just having a little fun with the rest of us, probably laughing their heads off in private that anyone thinks they're serious.

06-11-2004, 04:53 PM	#3
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Oh Marichiko dont be so cynical! smiles Dont you think RADAR would suit leopardskin drag?.....or is he the other kind of libertarian?....blinks vaguely Either way he'd suit leopardskin drag

06-11-2004, 05:09 PM	#5
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	adopts British Bobby voice Oy! Your nicked sunshine! kind of like that?

06-11-2004, 06:48 PM	#10
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	So what's the over-under? I'll give anyone even money on less than 400,000 votes, and 4 to 1 on less than a million votes.

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