C reedom August 2004 The official publication of the Libertarian Party of California Whirlwind CA Weekend for Presidential Candidate

whirlwind of campaign appearances, interviews, A and inspiring activists

with words of wisdom has kept Floyd Terry Photo: Libertarian Presidential candi-

date Michael Badnarik on the Elizabeth C. Brierly Photo: go since his May nomination. Activists in the Bay Area allowed no exception to this, arranging a weekend packed with fund raisers and a key public appearance for the man almost no one expected to win the arduous but rewarding opportunity to carry the Libertarian torch nationwide. • Lady Liberty Sandy Pierre waves to camera as car carrying • Michael Badnarik was the only Pres. candidate at S.F. Pride. Supporters gathered on the Libertarian candidates parades down S.F. ‘s Market Street. This banner compared opponents' views on gay marriage. evening of Friday, June 25 on LPers proudly displayed Badnarik buttons & signs and one the patio of Westover Vine- Presidential hopeful. These in- (District 9) and David Rhodes urging “regime change” (below). Order your Badnarik for yards, a Spanish–style winery cluded U.S. Congressional can- (3), State Assembly candidates President buttons from RadicalButtons.com/ tucked into the Palomares didates Mark Stroberg (District Ron Colfer (District 18), Kevin campaign2004.html. Canyon of Castro Valley. Curt 13), Harland Harrison (12), O'Neal (14), Christopher Maden Cornell, Chair of the East Bay and Jim Eyer (9), State Senate (12), and Frank Manske (11), paigns’ platforms, activities, Libertarian Party, emceed, in- candidates Peter Von Pinnon along with Starchild, running and goals. Mr. Badnarik told troducing about a dozen Bay for San Francisco School Board, stories from his campaign trail Area candidates, who served as and Scott Wilson, running for eloquently and good–na- a worthy warm–up act for the the Mt. Diablo Healthcare turedly, and Allen Hacker, the District board. Each candidate enthused about their cam- • See CA Weekend page 5 Photo: Terry Floyd Photo: Mike Laursen Mike Photo: Campaign 2004 Photo: Mike Laursen • From left: Candidates LWV to Exclude Gray from Debate Zander Collier (State Assembly, All Supporters Can Help—Petition Now! District 24) and David Rhodes ew organizations succeed non–partisan group that says it not invited to his race’s debate, (State Senate, in doing right in our believes in an open discussion scheduled for August 10. Why? Dist. 3) were also F world like the League of of issues now tells us that The LWV’s stated reason is that in the parade. Women Voters (LWV). But this Libertarian Judge is only parties who received 10% in the last election would be al- lowed to participate. This arbitrary barrier has no basis in history or regulation. Judge Gray is the only excluded candidate in this race conduct- ing a full–fledged, statewide Communication seminars campaign, with fundraising come to California and a paid staff. He has myriad supporters and broad media Badnarik campaigning coverage, even nationally. In here with Judge Gray! fact, this campaign is so vital and viable that our Presidential 2004 is pivotal moment; candidate, Michael Badnarik, vote party–line for Pres! will be devoting two weeks this month to campaigning here Browne's bible of sound alongside Judge Gray. bites for candidates • Bay Area libertarians listen to local candidates and anticipate the arrival of presidential America’s founders believed nominee Michael Badnarik at a June 25 fund raiser at Westover Vineyards, in the scenic government should represent New talk show launched Palomares Canyon near Castro Valley, in Alameda County. Westover is owned by libertarian by Bill Smyth. More coverage of this event on page 8. Photo: Elizabeth C. Brierly • See Gray Denied page 5 PAGE 2 • California Freedom • August 2004 © 2004 All rights reserved Dangerous Doublespeak:

Vol. 2 • Issue 8 • August 2004

California Freedom More Choice = Less Choice is the official monthly newspaper of the Libertarian otherwise. Before the U.S. mously corrupt former governor. has already set a ceiling on bal- Party of California. Opinions, Supreme Court declared such a This didn’t happen just be- lot access requirements. Aspir- articles, and advertisements scheme unconstitutional, cause it was Louisiana. It is the ing lawyers wishing to review published herein do not FROM THE CHAIR California used the “blanket” mathematics of this corrupt the cases should read Lendall necessarily represent official primary in 1998 and 2000. scheme that result in the worst vs. Jernigan, 433 U.S. 901 (a party positions unless so he so–called Voter Choice From 1999 through 2002 the possible outcome. A large field summary affirmance in 1977 indicated. Open Primary will actually California legislature was com- of mainstream candidates can- from Arkansas), Storer vs. T reduce the choices avail- posed of people who had been nibalize each other’s votes, Brown, 415 U.S. 724 (1974) and PUBLISHER able to Californians. Today, vot- elected via the blanket primary clearing the way for a Williams vs. Rhodes, 393 U.S. 23 Libertarian Party of California ers get to choose from amongst system. That was a legislature fruit–loop candidate, who can (1968). To summarize the 14547 Titus Street, Suite 214 candidates of a variety of polit- as partisan as any we have make it into the runoff with as Court’s thinking, if a candidate Panorama City, CA 91402-4935 ical parties. If Proposition 62 seen. Not once during this pe- little as 15–20% of the vote. has voter support in excess of Web site: www.LPC.org becomes law, not only will vot- riod was a budget passed on This can happen here. 5%, and he or she meets the Telephone: (818) 782-8400 ers have to choose between time, and the relationship be- And though it’s hard to constitutional requirements to Facsimile: (818) 782-8488 only two candidates for each tween Governor Gray Davis and imagine, the Voter Choice Open hold the office, and is not a office in a general election, the Democrat majority in both Primary would actually be “sore loser” (a term with no EDITOR those two candidates often will houses was downright ugly. worse than Louisiana’s system. meaning in this initiative, since Elizabeth C. Brierly be from the same old political Louisiana has used a system In Louisiana, at least voters parties would no longer actually E-Mail: [email protected] party in gerrymandered dis- similar to—though not quite as could vote for any candidate in nominate candidates), then that STATE CHAIR tricts, and never from a newer, bad as—the Voter Choice Open November, a month with candidate cannot be barred Aaron Starr, CPA “third” party. Who would have Primary, for state offices since heartier voter turn–out, and if from the November ballot. Telephone: (805) 583-3308 thought one–party rule possi- 1975 and for Congress since a runoff was needed, it would Let’s preserve maximum E-Mail: [email protected] ble in America? 1978. Louisiana’s system has take place in December. The al- choice for voters in our elec- The proposition’s proponents produced perhaps the worst ternative offered here in tions by voting down this un- GRAPHIC DESIGN AND LAYOUT argue that changing the way gang of elected officials in the California would have the first fair, corrupt, and unconstitu- Muffet Laurie Brown primaries are conducted will country and has presented voters election in March, when very tional measure. E-Mail: [email protected] improve California government. with Hobbesian choices. Their few voters take to the polls. Vote NO on Proposition 62! WEBMASTER But common sense and actual 1991 gubernatorial runoff elec- Not only is this proposal Bruce Dovner E-Mail: [email protected] experience in California argue tion, for example, was between poorly thought out, it would white supremacist David Duke not likely survive a court chal- ADVERTISING SALES and Edwin Edwards, the infa- lenge. The U.S. Supreme Court Aaron Starr, Chairman E-Mail: [email protected] Telephone: (818) 782-8400

CONTRIBUTORS M Carling Bruce Cohen CA has problems, LP has Answers Terry Floyd Allen Hacker Mike Laursen elected, [Schwarzenegger] con- of endorsements. Let’s release of the woods at Westover Richard Newell vinced me that he [would] put the nonviolent offenders whom Vineyards on June 25) and will David Nolan Rob Power a hard spending limit on the voters had never intended to return in August for two weeks Aaron Starr November ballot, and he talked put away for decades. As re- of stumping with Gray. Bill Winter tough with Democrats. I was ported by S.F. Chronicle (3/5), Badnarik, the only Presiden- wrong. Arnold has gotten into “One in four [inmates in the tial candidate to have marched SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: Libertarian Party bed with the Democrats, aban- state prison system]…are serv- this June 27 in San Francisco’s 2600 Virginia Ave. NW, Suite 100 doning his party and his ing life terms under…three– “Pride” parade (begun in 1970 Washington, D.C. 20037 FROM THE EDITOR avowed interest in controlling strikes. [Since 1994] about $4.7 as Gay Pride) said on July 15 (202) 333-0008 x223 spending.” billion has been spent to house that “the Senate did the right SEND NEWS, LETTERS, I, however, place economy Rider continues: “If Arnold convicts whose third strike was thing by rejecting a proposal to ESSAYS, PHOTOGRAPHS OR among the first and most were serious about limiting not…violent.” ban gay marriage…When two ADVERTISING TO: important republican virtues, state spending, he could have Nonviolent offenses account people say ‘I do,’ the govern- Elizabeth C. Brierly had his budget vetoes upheld for 57 percent of the third ment has no business saying: Editor, California Freedom and public debt as the greatest P.O. Box 611021 of the dangers to be feared. by the G.O.P. lawmakers. His strikes, and those nonviolent ‘Oh no you don’t!’” San Jose, CA 95161-1021 ability—unique among gover- offenses include, in large part, The measure to allow a vote Tel./fax: (408) 272-3191 – nors—to go to voters to win Drug War–related violations. on a constitutional amendment E-Mail: [email protected] propositions is a fearsome Doing more than his part to to limit marriage, supported by SUBMISSION DEADLINES fter vehemently promis- weapon against the Big quash that war is Judge James President Bush and most All news stories, editorials, and ing to cut spending dur- Spenders.…Part of his scam is P. Gray, armed with the con- Republicans, failed July 14 in announcements are due six weeks prior ing the Recall Davis that taxes won’t directly go up viction that “every vote cast for the U.S. Senate, getting just 48 to the month of publication: A campaign, Gov. Arnold Schwar- this year—but his borrowing of Gray is a clear message to end of the 60 votes needed. • October 2004: Due 08.20.04 • November 2004: Due 09.20.04 zenegger is reported as having billions to fund operations is the failed War on Drugs.” In this issue we share the • December 2004: Due 10.20.04 “reward[ed] employees with just another form of taxa- California, with its important excitement of the Presidential higher pay” (Sacramento Bee tion….As the LPC predicted in bid by the well–respected Gray race and invite you to become Advertising orders and artwork are 6/29), and that his “budget opposing Propositions 57 and to unseat incumbent U.S. involved in making a difference due eight weeks and four weeks, respectively, prior to the month of deals irk G.O.P. lawmakers” 58, we taxpayers got the debt, Senator Barbara Boxer (D.), is in your own way this election. publication. We reserve the right to (San Jose Mercury News 7/3). and we also got the shaft.” key for the LP this year. This time it matters; this refuse advertising. LPC’s tax fighter extraordi- That is dangerous debt, as Considered one of the LP’s most time it’s possible! naire Richard Rider confesses, Jefferson forewarned us to fear. promising candidates nation- COPYRIGHT NOTICE Articles, copyright 2004 by their “While I badmouthed Schwarz- To save ourselves billions we wide, Gray has been partnered author(s) and/or Libertarian Party of enegger during the Davis recall can amend the “Three Strikes” by the Michael Badnarik California, except where stated as a campaign—making my case for law. Citizens Against Violent Presidential campaign, which reprint. All rights reserved. voting for Tom McClintock (R.) Crime have qualified their has focused efforts here in June Elizabeth C. Brierly or Ned Roscoe (L.)—once measure for Nov. and won a raft (He’s pictured above in my neck Editor Libertarian Party of California California Freedom • August 2004 • PAGE 3

Web Watch Web Watch World’s Smallest Political Quiz Welcome Reaches 3 Million Aboard! www.TheAdvocates.org The LPC is pleased to welcome 20 individuals who joined the ranks of our Party of Principle during June. They in- he world’s most popular most accurate and unbiased takers, 30.1% scored Centrist, clude software engineer Nathan Laredo, investment profes- on–line political quiz has on–line political quiz. In 2001, 34.9% Libertarian, 19% Liberal, sional John Zarchen, teacher Frank Schoolmaster, dentist T gotten more popular. the Washington Post reported, 7.4% Conservative, and 8.6% Carson Stewart, attorney Robert Karwin, and Maria Steward, On July 8, the number of “The Quiz has gained respect as Statist. a self–employed office administrator. We hope you’ll all par- people who have taken the a valid measure of a person’s The on–line Quiz’s popular- ticipate soon in a local LP meeting or event and introduce on–line World’s Smallest political leanings.” The ity has grown steadily: It took yourselves to your political soulmates and neighbors! Political Quiz passed 3,000,000. Suite101.com web site called it 4-1/2 years for 1 million people “This milestone means that “the most concise and accurate to take the Quiz; almost 3 years Ken Martin ...... Santa Maria 3 million people will never look political quiz out there.” to hit 2 million; and just over Nathan Laredo ...... San Jose at politics in quite the same More than 13,400 web sites 10 months to pass 3 million. Jeff Hurwitz ...... Chula Vista way again,” says Sharon Harris, link to the World’s Smallest Advocates for Self– Brent Wheelock ...... Auburn president of the Advocates for Political Quiz, and every day Government is a nonprofit, Andrew Chadwick ...... Mountain View Self–Government, which cre- more than 4,000 people take nonpartisan, libertarian educa- John Zarchen ...... Santa Monica ated the Quiz. “It also rein- the on–line version of the Quiz. tional organization. To take the Maria Steward ...... Bakersfield forces the Quiz’s reputation as (Over 7,000,000 copies of the Quiz, go directly to Carson Stewart ...... Bakersfield the most irresistible, ubiqui- printed version of the Quiz www.TheAdvocates.org/quiz.html. Frank Schoolmaster ...... Walnut Creek tous, and well–respected politi- have also been distributed.) The Advocates’ web site also Sharon Washburn Deuel ...... Bakersfield cal quiz on the Web.” The Quiz has been incorpo- offers an abundance of libertar- John Artoux ...... La Mesa rated into the curriculum of ian publications, information Kate Woods ...... Paicines college and high school politi- on the organization’s awards John Sullivan ...... Lancaster cal science classes nationwide, programs as well as seminars Rachelle Schmitt ...... Santee and has appeared in numerous and workshops, subscriptions Colleen Rice ...... Ramona magazines, books, and newspa- to both print and e–mail Natalie Benoit ...... El Cajon pers. In 2000, one of the na- newsletters, and if you want to Robert Karwin ...... Sun City tion’s leading polling firms, know whether your favorite Laurie Cantagallo ...... San Francisco Rasmussen Research, used the celebrity is a libertarian, they Gil Shafir ...... San Diego Quiz to conduct a scientific sur- have a page for that, too.• Nicholas Gerber ...... Moraga vey of American voters. • Above: A man helps his The World’s Smallest Political friends take the “famous” Quiz was the first political quiz quiz at SF Pride on June 27. to go beyond the traditional Below: U.S. Congressional left–right model of politics. candidate Jim Eyer helps Letter to the Editor Participants answer ten short chart the results. questions about personal and economic issues, and the inter- Reagan was Right Wing, not Libertarian active Quiz instantly pinpoints their political position on a eeing Ronald Reagan re- could find much of the same, for us, and associates us with five–way chart that includes ferred to as “arguably the like “The era of Big Government what many see as the intoler- Conservative, Liberal, Centrist, S most libertarian[–lean- is over,” etc., that also sound ance and bigotry of the ex- Libertarian, and Statist. ing] President” in a press re- Libertarian. Are we going to treme right wing. “The Quiz offers a broader, lease and a article in California start saying he was a I have worked hard to make more diverse way of looking at Freedom gives me, as a Libertarian now too? the Libertarian Party a place for politics,” Harris says. “It also long–time Libertarian, great As Southern Vice Chair of all people who oppose force For perspective, the 3 mil- gives people a fast, accurate concern. Reagan grew the gov- the LPC, I received many com- (except in self–defense), not lion number is larger than the way of determining who politi- ernment at about 6% per year, plaints about this from our just the right wing and dis- population of 21 states and cally agrees with them most. about twice the rate of big Regional Chairs [and] candi- gruntled Republicans. The greater than the population of For 3 million people, the Quiz government socialist Bill dates, as well as rank and file Libertarian Party has tradition- all but two cities in the USA. has been an educational, Clinton. Supporters of Reagan Libertarians. Referring to a ally been made up of 1/3 Having first appeared on eye–opening, and enjoyable ex- often like to cite libertarian– person who escalated the drug ex–Democrats, 1/3 ex–Republi- the Web in the summer of 1995, perience.” sounding quotes from Reagan war, gave us huge tax raises, cans, and 1/3 people who it is widely considered to be the While not a representative speech writers, but I am sure if and more than doubled the would not bother to vote if it original Internet political quiz, sample of the American public, we looked through Bill Clinton deficit as [being] in some way were not for the Libertarian and has been hailed as the of the 3 million on–line Quiz speeches written for him we libertarian is not a good image Party. I joined the Libertarian Party because I thought it was • LP candidates Harland Harrison (U.S. Rep., a place open to everyone and I District 12) and Zander Collier (State want to keep it that way. In the Assembly, Dist. 24) entice passersby with future, I hope we will keep our the unusual opportunity to have their publications left–right neutral photo taken with a Presidential candi- so we can continue to draw date—the only one to attend S.F. Pride from a broad base of support and one who supports getting the govern- rather than just a narrow band ment out of every- on the political right. one's marriage. Rob Power served • An activist’s sign (above) at –Mark Selzer as photographer S.F. Pride promotes LP candi- Southern Vice Chair for this outreach date Badnarik, OutrightSF.org, Libertarian Party of California effort. and explores a new twist on the Reagan legacy. All photos this page: Elizabeth C. Brierly PAGE 4 • California Freedom • August 2004 © 2004 All rights reserved Persuasion Power! CA Seminars for Activists to Enhance Communication

alifornia Libertarians who just–published book, Secrets of “Intellectual Judo” against discuss communication problems and techniques. The California want to become more Libertarian Persuasion. In 2000, big–government supporters; schedule is: C compelling communica- he won the Libertarian Party’s answer common objections to Los Angeles August 21–22 Hilton, L.A. Airport tors will get that opportunity Thomas Paine Award as the ; give more effec- San Francisco October 16–17 Venue TBD at three upcoming seminars most effective Libertarian com- tive speeches; and avoid com- San Diego October 23–24 Venue TBD hosted by the Advocates for municator in America. mon communication mistakes. The seminars run from 8:30 A.M.–6:30 P.M. on Saturday, and Self–Government. “The Art of “Michael is a They will cover all areas of 8:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. on Sunday. A book signing/social will be held Libertarian Persuasion” pioneer in teach- communication, from speeches following Saturday's session. seminars start this month in ing powerful to writing to face–to–face con- Admission for the seminars is $250 at the door, and a dis- Los Angeles. libertarian com- versation. counted pre–registration price of $195 is available. Since it is an election year, munication,” “The seminars are The Advocates for Self–Government is a non–profit, non–parti- the seminars will be especially Harris said. fast–paced, intensive, and san organization that teaches libertarians how to be more effective useful for LP candidates, said “We’re delighted interactive,” Harris said. communicators, and encourages the public to understand and em- Advocates President Sharon to be able to bring • Michael “Attendees find they learn brace libertarian ideas. Harris. Party spokespeople, let- his expertise to Cloud, techniques that produce results For more information about the Art of Libertarian Persuasion ter–to–the–editor writers, and California liber- seminar the next day!” Participants will seminars, or to register, call (800) 932-1776, or visit outreach activists will also find tarians.” leader be able to ask questions and www.TheAdvocates.org/seminars.htm.• them helpful. Also leading “Anyone who wants to per- workshop segments will be suade others to embrace liber- Harris herself, along with tarian ideas will benefit , two–time LP LPC 2005 Convention immensely,” she said. “Whether presidential candidate and au- you’re brand new to libertarian- thor of Liberty A–Z: 872 FEB 2005 ism or have been a libertarian Libertarian Soundbites You Can Save the date! 18 19 for decades, you will leave Use Right Now. 20 Elizabeth C. Brierly Photo: When: February 18–20, 2005 these seminars a far more effec- The curriculum includes how Where: Sheraton Gateway Hotel tive, persuasive salesperson for to: make people more receptive at Los Angeles International Airport the ideas of liberty.” to libertarian ideas; give the 6101 W. Century Blvd. The seminar leader will be best libertarian answer to ques- Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 642-1111 Michael Cloud, author of the tions; open closed minds; use • A simple statement of lib- ertarian ideas at SF Pride.

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• Guy Wilson, LPC's 2002 Gray Denied CA Weekend candidate for State Assembly, continued from page 1 continued from page 1 Dist. 55, traveled from L.A. to help the Outright Liber- the people. For decades, California Coordinator for the tarians explain Libertarian Americans ignored candidates Badnarik campaign, skillfully principles to parade-goers. not on the Democrat or persuaded the friendly crowd to Republican ticket. The result: a contribute what reached a opportune time for Mr. succession of career politicians healthy net profit of donations. Badnarik, Outright Libertar- Photos: Elizabeth C. Brierly without our best interests in Two singers and plenty of wine ians, and a bevy of northern After all the hoopla, an in- mind. But this time it matters! tasting rounded out the event. Calif. candidates to show their formal pizza party was in order, There simply cannot be a The elegant Carnelian Room passion for individual rights but that didn’t stop the fund full debate of today’s issues high in San Francisco’s Bank of and their goal of ousting gov- raising. Mr. Badnarik met with without the participation of America tower was the setting ernment from everyone’s mar- supporters at a Redwood City the Libertarian candidate. for Saturday’s successful riage. The contingent grinned pizza parlor, where an intimate Without Gray, many of his con- $250–per–plate fund raising and waved to the receptive but committed group of 17 stituent groups are left without dinner. Mr. Badnarik, who’d ap- crowds lining the parade route, donors contributed more than • Allen Rice, candidate for a voice in the political world. peared on Don Crawford’s shouting “Badnarik for $2,500. State Senate, District 11, Neither of Gray’s main two “Flipside” radio show before the President” and flashing color- marches with a sign saying opponents, incumbent Barbara dinner, was joined in address- fully designed signs with mot- • See CA Weekend page 8 “Pro–Choice on Everything!” Boxer (D.) and Bill Jones (R.): ing this group by Michael tos such as “Outright • represent people who op- Denny, 2003 candidate for Libertarians: Pink, not Pinko.” pose the attack upon our civil Mayor of this city. Notorious for outrageous and Love to Write? liberties represented by the “Out for Justice” was the skimpy costumes—if any—this so–called “PATRIOT” Act, or theme for Sunday’s 34th an- year’s parade was no exception, Join the LPC Writers’ Bureau! • would allow marijuana to niversary of S.F. Pride, which making the Libertarian contin- Newspapers need good Op–Ed articles. The be treated like alcohol, or celebrates lesbian, gay, trans- gent seem to be the conserva- LPC will invite newspaper editors to join a • favor amending the “Three gender, and bisexual tive ones. Throughout the weekly distribution list of Op–Ed pieces Strikes” law to count only Americans. With legislators weekend, the Outright written by…you! those convictions of violent threatening to impose federal Libertarians also manned an crimes, as the voters intended. constraints on consenting Operation Politically Homeless The focus will be on how governmental policies Only Judge Gray represents adults’ right to marry, it was an booth. affect small business owners in California. people from the Middle East We have found four great writers to take turns penning a who face unequal treatment weekly column, and we’d like one more to join the team be- with regard to immigration fore we go ahead with our new Writers’ Bureau. matters. Only Judge Gray is a To participate in this opportunity to see your column printed voice for the Islamic–American in newspapers throughout the state, contact LPC Chair community in showing that Aaron Starr at [email protected]. they are not terrorists, but Elizabeth C. Brierly Photo: law–abiding, successful, and patriotic Americans. Only Judge Gray is speaking out for our soldiers and veterans to be sure our government keeps the com- Shopping mitments we have made to them. To revitalize the democratic forahome? process, we must make our Tap into the brand new Libertarian voices heard now. Intervention • Jeffrey Schwartz, M.D., of the LP of San Francisco captured Network of Realtors and help boost by an informed public is our income to the LPC! only chance to open the 2004 the spirit of both S.F. Pride and the principles of the debates beyond the duopoly. Libertarian Party with this colorful sign that says it all. We ask our supporters to em- Flanking him are Terry Floyd (left), and Sandy Pierre. Longtime Libertarian and Chair of Gold Country Libertarians, bark upon a massive communi- Al Segalla, with his 25 years of experience as a Realtor, has created a way for you to work with Libertarian Realtors cation campaign so the League while benefiting the LPC. It’s a Libertarian Realty Network! of Women Voters will change its Dynamic Duo! As directed by you, their Libertarian customer, Network shortsighted decision. LP Presidential nominee Michael Badnarik will tour California Realtors will donate 20% of their Network This strategy can work! The commissions to the LPC or any other for two weeks during August, joining forces with Judge Gray to Libertarian cause you endorse. 1996 Presidential debate com- reach as many of California’s abundant libertarian and lib- mission was forced to change erty–minded voters, supporters, and contributors as possible. their standards after an outcry Allen Hacker, California Coordinator for the Badnarik for Tap in! Visit www.BambiLand.com/ from around the country. So President campaign, pointing to evidence showing that 18% of NetWork.html the commission had to allow Americans are libertarian, says that California voters need to see Ross Perot in the debates. The these “two astute faces of the word ‘Libertarian.’” With so many Libertarians same happened with Jesse Join the candidates as they hit these cities: in California, this could yield Ventura, and we all know how several hundred Network that turned out! With your Sacramento Aug. 17 transactions each year. help, this will happen again! Redding Aug. 18 Act now! For a sample letter Oakland, S.F., San Jose Aug. 19–21 you can use to write the LWV, Healdsburg Aug. 22 Albert J. Segalla, Realtor Bakersfield Aug. 23 visit www.JudgeJim.com; click Chair, Gold Country Libertarians San Luis Obispo Aug. 24 on the “Gray–A–Grams” button; Santa Barbara Aug. 25 then click on “JUDGE JIM Los Angeles, Anaheim Aug. 27–28 GRAY–a–GRAM #10.” San Diego Aug. 29 Badnarik Gray Financial contributions are Venues and times will be posted at www.lpty.net/campaigns/badnarik/. needed too! Call (949) 253-4036 3224 Skunk Ranch Road • Murphys, CA 95247 To volunteer to assist in this exciting co–campaign opportunity, or (888) JudgeJim. (209) 728-2887 • [email protected] e–mail Allen Hacker at [email protected]. Together, we can change www.bambiland.com Photos: Elizabeth C. Brierly America!• PAGE 6 • California Freedom • August 2004 © 2004 All rights reserved

Campaign 2004 The Time is Ripe for Critical Mass to Tip to LP

by David F. Nolan Individual Now, I suspect that Lowell not be certain. Most likely be- where the voters passed refer- Liberty (ISIL) did not really mean there is cause this is roughly the length enda to legalize such use. Co–Founder, LP f ounder only one moment in history at of a healthy human’s lifespan, The Bush Administration’s Vince Miller. which a man, or a nation, faces and after that amount of time record in every area—growth of s those of you who know Maybe there’s a transcendent choice between has passed, memories of past government, curtailment of me are aware, I am not a something good and evil. But I do believe choices and their consequences civil liberties and foreign inter- A religious man. So it may special about that occasionally there are such fade from a society’s memory, ventionism—is a complete and at first seem strange that my that date! moments, and that this is one and lessons that might have unmitigated disaster. remarks this evening draw their • David Nolan In re- of them. been learned are lost. There Everything that Harry Browne inspiration from a hymn, “Once searching the For many years now, I have may also be reasons related to predicted four years ago has To Every Man and Nation,” background of “Once To Every been promulgating the idea astrophysical cycles; the happened, and then some! written by James Russell Man and Nation,” I was pleased that there is a real and discern- 12–year calendar used by the Clearly, if America is to triumph Lowell. Lowell was an outspo- to learn, from LewRockwell.com, able 72–year cycle in U.S. poli- Chinese clearly corresponds to in the ongoing struggle be- ken opponent of slavery here in that Lowell’s hymn was much tics. The three great turning the orbital period of Jupiter, tween good and evil, truth and the , and was also beloved by another great liber- points in our nation’s history to which affects solar tides and falsehood, George W. Bush must strongly anti–war. The hymn tarian, the late Murray Rothbard. date have been 1788, 1860, and thus, indirectly, life on Earth. be defeated. that I will quote from was in Here are the words that 1932—the years in which we But whatever the reason(s), But a simple defeat for Bush fact written as an expression of Lowell wrote, 159 years ago: elected George Washington, the 72–year cycle seems real. is not sufficient. If he loses to his opposition to the U.S. War Once to every man and nation, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin And as those of you who are , with no significant with Mexico, and first appeared comes the moment to decide, D. Roosevelt as Presidents. quick at mental math have al- vote cast on behalf of less gov- in the Boston Courier on In the strife of truth with falsehood, Whatever you may think of ready figured out, 2004 is the December 11, 1845. their policies and their actions, next major “turning point” for the good or evil side; For evil to be December 11, of course, is Some great cause, some great there is little doubt that these year...a “moment to decide” be- the day on which our Party was three Presidents shaped our na- fore the “choice goes by for- decision, vanquished, founded some 126 years later. offering each the bloom or blight, tion’s history more than any ever”...or at least for another It is also the birthday of And the choice goes by forever, other men who have held the 72 years. Bush must lose George Mason, and of ’twixt that darkness and that light. office. The choice that faces us now International Society for Why a 72–year cycle, I can- is painfully clear: shall we, as a because a large nation, re–elect a President who has taken us further to- bloc of voters ward collectivism and a police state than any other President abandons the in memory, or shall we repudi- G.O.P. and ate him and all the evils that he represents: massive spend- swings its sup- ing increases, the USA PATRIOT Act, and an unconstitutional, port toward the unjustified, tragically failed war? Party of Liberty. If George W. Bush is re–elected, it will be taken as a ernment, it will be seen as just ratification of his actions. The another hand–off in the relay Republican Party will have offi- race toward fascistic socialism. cially abandoned, once and for For us to succeed, and for all, even the slightest pretense evil to be vanquished, Bush that it is a party of less govern- must lose because a large bloc ment. After all, Federal spend- of voters abandons the G.O.P. ing has increased far more in and swings its support toward the three–plus years of Bush’s the Party of Liberty. Already a Presidency than it did under few astute members of the news eight years of Clinton. His media have begun speculating Attorney General, John that this may happen—and Ashcroft, has shown a greater their speculations are disregard for civil liberties than well–founded. anyone to hold that post since Many, many Republicans A. Mitchell Palmer. Despite with whom I have spoken have Bush’s “states’ rights” rhetoric expressed their dismay and dis- during the last Presidential gust with George W. Bush. They campaign, the Federal Drug cannot bring themselves to Warriors have aggressively pur- vote for a Democrat, but they sued crackdowns on medical marijuana patients in states • See Turning Point page 7

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Book Review ijuana: “No one ever died from smoking marijuana, but mil- lions of people have died by be- Liberty A–Z: Adroit to Zestful lieving politicians. So why is marijuana outlawed while Reviewed by Bill Winter politicians are still legal?” As this quick overview prob- Liberty A–Z: 872 Libertarian Soundbites You Can Use Right Now. Published by the Advocates for ably makes clear, there are Self–Government. Trade paperback, 192 pages, $13.95. Available at www.TheAdvocates.org. dozens of good uses for Liberty A–Z. For a libertarian candi- uestions? Sure, every lib- tial campaigns. Answers would Browne’s persuasion tech- date, it’s an indispensable ref- ertarian gets asked ques- pop into his head during inter- niques are as varied as his top- erence tool, to be consulted Q tions about the freedom views, and he would later write ics. For some issues, he uses before any interview. For liber- philosophy. But few libertarians them down, tweak them, im- facts to convince. For others, you are asked a question about tarian spokespeople, it can fur- have been asked as many ques- prove them—and then memo- metaphors. Or historic parallels. a topic you know little about, nish new arguments and tions, by as many people, as rize them, to be used again and Or aphorisms. Or questions. Or or if you are pressed about an ripostes. For libertarian writers, many times, in as many forums, again. (Browne humor. (For example, when apparently “successful” govern- it’s a brainstorming tool, to be as Harry Browne. didn’t stop asked how big government ment program. One example of used before penning an op–ed During his 1996 and 2000 after the cam- should be, Browne says: “I want Browne’s fall–back answers: or letter to the editor. For a Libertarian Party presidential paign; there a government small enough to “You may feel this program newcomer, it’s a good general campaigns, Browne partici- are also sound- fit inside the Constitution.”) does something good. But does introduction to libertarianism. pated in over 1,000 radio and bites about Philosophically, a majority of that justify forcing other peo- For an old–timer, it’s a fast, TV interviews. He attended topics as re- the answers are permeated by ple to pay for it? If the program comprehensive reminder of why countless press conferences, cent as 9/11 Browne’s futilitarianism—the is so wonderful, why couldn’t you’re already a libertarian. editorial board meetings, and and the war in idea that government doesn’t you entice people to support it Answers? Every libertarian debates. At all those events, he • Harry Iraq.) work, and that turning to voluntarily?” Good stuff. has his or her personal answers was peppered and strafed with Browne The title, A confession: There are a about the freedom philosophy. questions. He was quizzed and Liberty A–Z, is handful of soundbites in the But few libertarians have interrogated. He was verbally no misnomer. The book literally An indispensable book that didn’t impress me. In crafted as many ingenious, per- grilled and sautéed. starts with A (Abortion) and a few cases, I think Browne suasive, and eloquent answers Remarkably, Browne rarely ends with Z (Zero, flat tax rate reference tool, to used weak arguments, or cited as Harry Browne has. Liberty seemed to be at a loss for of). In between, Browne ad- be consulted be- a flimsy set of facts, or recycled A–Z is proof of that—no ques- words. No matter how tough, dresses a Balanced Budget, his “government doesn’t work” tion about it.• hostile, or offbeat the question, Campaign Finance, Defense and fore any interview. argument once too often. But he had a smooth, well– the Military, Education, Federal do you know what? It doesn’t Bill Winter was the editor of LP thought–out, persuasive an- Spending, Gun Control, Health matter. For every soundbite I News, the Libertarian Party’s na- tional newspaper, from 1997 to swer. Now we know why. Care, Immigration, Jobs, Liber- politicians for solutions will didn’t like, there were a hun- 2004. In his new book, Liberty tarianism, Morality, National never be as effective as relying dred I did. For example, here’s A–Z: 872 Libertarian Soundbites Interest, Oil, Pornography, on individuals, charities, Browne on the dangers of mar- You Can Use Right Now, Browne Quotas, Republicans, Social non–profits, and communities. shares his personal file of argu- Security, Terrorism, Utopian In Liberty A–Z, Browne does- ments and answers to almost Thinking, Victimless Crimes, n’t confine himself just to spe- every question that any liber- Welfare, Young People—and cific issues. One of the most tarian will ever be asked. As he hundreds of other issues. If useful sections of the book dis- explains in the introduction, Browne missed a major topic cusses what he calls Fall–Back Harry compiled these sound- (other than the letter X), I did- Positions. In it, he offers bites during his two presiden- n’t notice it. “all–purpose” answers to give if

Turning Point continued from page 6 friends. The choice is ours: bloom or blight, good or evil. will vote Libertarian if they can Libertarian we know to get in- When you reach for your check- be convinced that it is not a fu- volved. book or credit card, keep this tile gesture. You may think that I am ex- in mind. Give the most you can, If the national polls show aggerating the importance of before the choice goes by for- Michael Badnarik receiving a this particular election. After ever • significant level of support, all, partisans in every election particularly in states where the always try to portray it as the Excerpted from Mr. Nolan’s speech margin is narrow, the media most important ever. But my to the banquet at the Libertarian Party National Convention in will start to cover us seriously; analysis of history and the Atlanta, GA, May 30, 2004. money will flow in; and more gathering storm of horrors per- voters will abandon George W. petrated and planned by the Bush. And if the votes cast for Bush Administration lead me to David F. Nolan was the prime mover Michael Badnarik cost Bush the the inescapable conclusion that behind the 1971 founding of the Libertarian Party. He earned a politi- election, we will get the same this is the “moment to decide.” cal science degree from M.I.T., and degree of attention that Ralph If things go in the wrong di- his career has included work in pub- Nader received four years ago, rection this year, there may lishing, advertising, and marketing. when it was widely perceived well be no chance to turn Nolan was the Party’s first national that he cost Al Gore the things around, ever. Under a chair, and in 1996 he received the Presidency. USA PATRIOT Act II or III, Lib- Party’s Thomas Jefferson Award for But in order to achieve that ertarians and others who stand lifetime achievement in advancing critical mass, we’re going to up for individual rights and lib- the cause of liberty. He originated need money, starting right now. erties may be rounded up and the “Nolan Chart,” a two-dimen- sional map that has replaced the The dollars we raise now will hauled off to detention camps. left–right linear political spectrum in enable us to move forward with It happened to Japanese– showing how different political sys- vigor and credibility. It’s up to Americans during World War II, tems relate to one us to take this first step, and and it can happen to us. another. then to motivate every These are perilous times, my PAGE 8 • California Freedom • August 2004 © 2004 All rights reserved Fun and Fund Raising Communications at the Wonderful Westover Winery 2000 VP Candidate Launches Constitutional limits. In his Internet Talk Show speeches, he warned that it Photo: Elizabeth C. Brierly Photo: rt Olivier, the Libertar- ment libertarian ideals such as was not a ian nominee for Vice privatizing city services, such question of A President in 2000, has as tree trimming, crossing whether gone full circle with a new guards, street sweeping, and America Internet talk show, “The the Building Department, cut- • Art Olivier would suffer a Political Money Trail.” ting taxes, such as the lighting major terrorist Shortly after discovering the tax assessment, and stopping attack because of our interven- Libertarian Party in 1990, eminent domain. tion in foreign affairs, but when Californian Olivier produced a After serving as Bellflower’s we would be hit. cable TV show by the same mayor in 1998–99, Olivier be- The new “Political Money • Candidates Mark Stroberg (13th Congr. District, whose name. That show helped to pro- came Presidential candidate Trail” deals with the root incumbent since 1972 is Democrat Pete Stark), and Scott pel him into local politics and Harry Browne’s highly visible causes of political decisions by Wilson (Mount Diablo Health Care District), enjoy the gar- in 1994 he was elected to the running mate for Vice President looking into who financially den at Westover Vineyards. In the background, singer city council of Bellflower (pop. in 2000. Olivier’s campaign fo- benefits from government ac- Michael Kay and M.C. Curt Cornell, Chair of the LP of the 70,000), a Los Angeles suburb. cused on reducing the size of tion. According to the show’s East Bay, prepare for the evening's program. Addressing He used this position to imple- the federal government to its the gathering that evening, Wilson (right) explained his “This show gets strategy for what he terms the “redundant” health care beyond the spin district: “Three [nonpartisan] seats are up for election this Nov. I am running three candidates all singing the same and explores how song: ‘Shut ‘em Down!’ If we all win, we will have an in- stant majority on the Board.” political decisions are really made.”

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