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From: Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>
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Subject: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Colleagues,
It pains me having to write this out. I opposed motions to censure recently, and although I thought they might have had some merit, they were rapacious and contained everything but the kitchen sink. It made it impossible to take seriously for purposes of accountability, therefore I aim to make this motion concise so as to not suffer the same fate.
I have always wanted to visit New Hampshire. It seems like such a beautiful place with wonderful people, which makes the ugly rhetoric coming out of our affiliate there that much more jarring and unbelievable. I support the Free State Project that has made great strides in NH. I hear that often libertarians are running as Democrats or Republicans as to not be plagued by the broken ballot access and voting methods that styme the Libertarian Party's ability to compete with them fairly nationwide. This dynamic makes me understand why our affiliate might feel the need to adopt even more extreme positions to differentiate itself.
That understanding does not extend to the horrible posts coming out of its social media. I'll be the first to admit that the state I chair, Alabama, also has a social media problem: being next to non-existent. It is something we are working to fix, but I will not allow that shortcoming to prevent me from commenting on these posts that seem hell-bent at augering this party into the ground. LPNH's posts have devolved into low effort rage bait posts, that appear to aim at increasing engagement, and I'm sure they have been very successful at that. But I would take heed of the saying "Nothing worth having comes easy." The audience those posts attracts is toxic, and as some of them join the affiliate, it will only push it further into deplorable rhetoric.
Yesterday's 9/11 post depicting a Hasidic jew piloting a plane heading towards the twin towers stating "We did it," along with the use of homophobic slurs with wreckless abandon is beyond the pale. These posts, this rhetoric, is antithetical to our party's respect of individual dignity.
We cannot allow one affiliate to drag the Libertarian Party's name through the mud without the entire Party suffering. Other affiliates have already been burdened with the consequences of these posts during the election cycles of the past few years. We must act now and protect our reputation, otherwise there won't be much left.
Ergo, I am moving the following and seeking cosponsors:
Whereas, the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire has published posts on social media depicting a Jewish person piloting a plane in connection to the September 11 attacks, and the use of homophobic slurs, which reasonable people would consider antisemitic and bigoted;
Whereas, this behavior diminishes the Libertarian Party's image on the national stage, damaging not only our reputation but also our ability to grow;
It pains me having to write this out. I opposed motions to censure recently, and although I thought they might have had some merit, they were rapacious and contained everything but the kitchen sink. It made it impossible to take seriously for purposes of accountability, therefore I aim to make this motion concise so as to not suffer the same fate.
I have always wanted to visit New Hampshire. It seems like such a beautiful place with wonderful people, which makes the ugly rhetoric coming out of our affiliate there that much more jarring and unbelievable. I support the Free State Project that has made great strides in NH. I hear that often libertarians are running as Democrats or Republicans as to not be plagued by the broken ballot access and voting methods that styme the Libertarian Party's ability to compete with them fairly nationwide. This dynamic makes me understand why our affiliate might feel the need to adopt even more extreme positions to differentiate itself.
That understanding does not extend to the horrible posts coming out of its social media. I'll be the first to admit that the state I chair, Alabama, also has a social media problem: being next to non-existent. It is something we are working to fix, but I will not allow that shortcoming to prevent me from commenting on these posts that seem hell-bent at augering this party into the ground. LPNH's posts have devolved into low effort rage bait posts, that appear to aim at increasing engagement, and I'm sure they have been very successful at that. But I would take heed of the saying "Nothing worth having comes easy." The audience those posts attracts is toxic, and as some of them join the affiliate, it will only push it further into deplorable rhetoric.
Yesterday's 9/11 post depicting a Hasidic jew piloting a plane heading towards the twin towers stating "We did it," along with the use of homophobic slurs with wreckless abandon is beyond the pale. These posts, this rhetoric, is antithetical to our party's respect of individual dignity.
We cannot allow one affiliate to drag the Libertarian Party's name through the mud without the entire Party suffering. Other affiliates have already been burdened with the consequences of these posts during the election cycles of the past few years. We must act now and protect our reputation, otherwise there won't be much left.
Ergo, I am moving the following and seeking cosponsors:
Whereas, the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire has published posts on social media depicting a Jewish person piloting a plane in connection to the September 11 attacks, and the use of homophobic slurs, which reasonable people would consider antisemitic and bigoted;
Whereas, this behavior diminishes the Libertarian Party's image on the national stage, damaging not only our reputation but also our ability to grow;
Whereas, a previous attempt to censure was dismissed, yet the pattern of behavior has only escalated;
Be it therefore resolved, that the Libertarian National Committee censures the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire for its despicable conduct, and invites them to disaffiliate and cease its use of the Libertarian Party name so as to allow another group
more in line with the values of this Party to petition for affiliation.
In Liberty,
In Liberty,
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
I will cosponsor.
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Subject: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
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From: Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Everyone here needs to realize that this knee-jerk motion is reckless and counterproductive.
All this outrage posturing does nothing but feed drama and weaken the Party. Especially when we have a Treasurer who needs to be replaced.
This kind of punitive stunt is a waste of time and credibility.
My position is that you should stop trying to score points by destroying our own.
You are not protecting the Party... you’re embarrassing it.
Actions like this only alienate allies and energize opponents.
Seriously, stop pushing this nonsense before you make things even worse.
Sincerely,
Ben Weir
Region 6 Alt
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Adding public back in to my below response.
Travis L. Bost
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
I am only inclined to consider a censure or other motion regarding LPNH limited to their endorsement of Donald Trump, which is a clear violation of our bylaws & affiliate requirements (if this isn't the case I welcome correction).
You are correct that prior proposals have been overly broad (for example Mr. Redpath's motion combined two different affiliates; I would have moved to divide had their been appetite to consider).
Travis L. Bost
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Subject: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
This, I’m sure, will raise revenue.
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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Good morning,
While my preference is to include more, such as:
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The LPNH's outright endorsement of President Trump.
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Repeatedly off-platform messaging.
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A long-documented history of racism and bigotry.
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Repeated attacks on Libertarian candidates.
Certainly, much more could be added regarding the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire's repeatedly damaging and anti-libertarian actions.
However, as a motion has been submitted, I will gladly co-sponsor.
The Libertarian Party must stand true to its values and be mindful of its public perception. This necessarily includes distancing the Party from repeated damaging messaging.
For context, here is the statement to which Mr. Bohler is referring.
I cosponsor.
Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep
Libertarian Party of Louisiana Communications Officer
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Anyone who votes in favor of this or co-sponsors it is either a COINTELPRO operative or a woke communist infiltrator that needs to leave the Party.
Imagine caring more about this than having a competent Treasurer.
It's like y'all are intentionally trying to tank the Party.
-Ben
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Anyone who thinks Mr. Redpath has caused harm to the party is in error.
Anyone who thinks Mr. Redpath has caused more harm to the Party than the LPNH is intentionally wrong.
Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Such conduct is unbecoming of a state chair and his affiliate.
How you treat others reflects upon who you are as a person.
Our Party deserves better leaders who take their positions seriously.
When you respond in uncouth acrostics, you disrespect yourself and this party.
Social media posts from your affiliate are dragging this party down.
Our affiliates should hold themselves to the highest standards.
Maturity is a necessary quality of a leader.
Everyone is watching you act like a child.
Crassness is not a quality of a good leader.
Liberty also means demanding the respect of others' dignity.
Acting petty only undermines your own defense.
Sorry our membership couldn't have better representation.
Sincerely,
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Censure me too then. IDGAF.
When I asked several of you to help me do something productive and positive for the Party by bringing back regional trainings and doing some fundraising, you were unresponsive and couldn't answer calls.
You care more about virtue signaling then actually doing something positive to bring people together. So tired of y'alls cherade.
Everyone can see right through it. Be genuine or be nothing.
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
If I may steel man the opposition to this motion without all the colorful distractions :
It has long been the position of this committee that rather than distancing ourselves from the affiliate, a censure will only embolden them while drawing more attention to their actions. The other avenue available to us we could not afford then, and certainly
cannot afford now.
I maintain (as mentioned earlier) that a narrowly focused and concrete motion might be of some benefit, but such a motion has yet to be moved.
Travis L. Bost
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
| Censure me too then. IDGAF.
Mr. Weir, I believe you have made this abundantly clear.
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Mr. Weir has been one of the most reasonable and levelheaded members of this committee throughout our many factional disagreements and power struggles, let’s chill please.
Travis L. Bost
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
I do not expect the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire to see this condemnation and think "Well golly, maybe we were wrong."
Many attempts have been made to change their behavior, and those attempts have obviously been rejected.
What I hope to gain from this is some distance from overtly bad messaging, such as their endorsement of President Trump. It will at least provide something to point to when members say we condone such behavior.
That doesn't resolve the matter, but it at least makes it clear we don't condone it.
Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
I will welcome a censure, motion related to their endorsement of President Trump. Thank you, Keith.
Travis L. Bost
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Thank you, Travis.
While I think that would additionally be called for, I also think it's important to distance ourselves from the messaging being addressed with this censure.
As you know, the matter was brought up to the board by a member, and Mr. Weir's response included "Oh well. Lmao."
Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Getting back to the debate of the motion:
Mr. Bost,
Mr. Bost,
I agree that LPNH's endorsement of Donald Trump is certainly a worthy addition, and a clear bylaws violation.
Although I was using Mr. Redpath's original censure motion as reference, which included it, I forgot to add that clause as an oversight.
Although I was using Mr. Redpath's original censure motion as reference, which included it, I forgot to add that clause as an oversight.
Although I agree that is the strongest argument in favor of the censure, I do not believe we can turn a blind eye to the repugnant statements coming out of their affiliate and damaging the Party's image. Fear of escalation from their side, when they have been
escalating on their own, is a detrimental appeasement strategy. It has to be addressed, but I appreciate your willingness to consider a motion to censure at all, and respect your hesitance.
In Liberty,
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Mr. Bost,
As a compromise, maybe we can take inspiration from your desire to divide the prior censure of two affiliates into one per affiliate, and have two motions to censure for LPNH:
1. The endorsement of Trump
2. The motion that started this thread in regards to their conduct on social media
I understand there would be greater support for the first one, and if you oppose the rationale of the second, it still helps us try and hold the affiliate accountable for their actions.
Thank you,
As a compromise, maybe we can take inspiration from your desire to divide the prior censure of two affiliates into one per affiliate, and have two motions to censure for LPNH:
1. The endorsement of Trump
2. The motion that started this thread in regards to their conduct on social media
I understand there would be greater support for the first one, and if you oppose the rationale of the second, it still helps us try and hold the affiliate accountable for their actions.
Thank you,
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
That may be a better arrangement.
Travis L. Bost
LNC At-Large
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
I think it's better to leave them as two distinct issues - as that's what they are.
I believe this one can well stand on its own, and additionally we should condemn their outright endorsement of President Trump.
Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
The other hurdle to cross with the former is whether such a motion related to the 2024 election is still timely.
Travis L. Bost
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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
The best time to have condemned their endorsement of Trump was when it happened.
The second-best time to condemn this outright defection is now.
Keith Thompson
Region 3 South Rep
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Perhaps this should be further workshopped off-line.
Travis L. Bost
LNC At-Large
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
Let’s workshop it please.
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Subject: Re: Motion to Censure the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire
I agree with Mr. Thompson. Bill Redpath
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