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Upcoming event of interest to Vermont Libertarians…

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“Taxpayers Gather To Protest Deficit Spending, Increasing Taxes, Loss of Liberties and Alternatives”

** Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
** Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
** Location: State House Lawn Montpelier, Montpelier, VT
** Phone: 8022791261
** Email: capitolteaparty@gmail.com
** More Info: http://www.vermontteaparty.com/

** Description:

- John McClaughry, former Senior Policy adviser to Ronald Reagan and VT State Senator and current president of the Ethan Allen Institute will be speaking about “Vermont’s Long Slide Toward Less Liberty” – what has happened over the past 40 years and what we can do about it.

- Matt Cropp, of VT Campaign For Liberty, American Socialism for the Rich and the Bank Users Strike Team will talk about credit unions and how they benefit users and the communities they serve.

- Jim Hogue, blogger, farmer and radio host will be discussing the Federal Reserve and how this private banking cartel took control of the American Taxpayer.

- Stewart Skrill, farmer and former VT and US House of Reps. candidate, will be speaking about the 10th Amendment of the US Constitution.

- Vermonters For Economic Health will also be providing us a speaker.

Please bring at least 3 tea bags with you to the rally. We will have 3 crates set up near the Federal building in which you should deposit your tea bags. The crates will then be delivered to the offices of Rep. Welch and Sens. Leahy and Sanders. I am asking for volunteers who would be willing to make these deliveries (especially to Welch as his office is in Burlington).

**UPDATES**

Be sure to pack a lunch and bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. There is no vending on the State House Lawn, though the cafeteria will be open. Again, this is a peaceful, family-friendly event. No pets allowed unless they are service animals.

Vermonters For Economic Health will be making a presentation “vermont’s Unsustainable Future” immediately following the Tea Party at 2pm in the AIV conference room. This presentation is free and open to the public. Having seen this presentation before I highly recommend making time to attend. For more information please visit http://www.vermontersforeconomichealth.org/

The “We The People” Food drive at the Tea Party will benefit the Salavation Army Emergency Food Shelf. TJ Michael’s will be helping me coordinate this effort. Please make sure to bring a non-perishable food item.

Again, we have a websitewww.vermontteaparty.com and comments can be made at this site:www.taxdayteaparty.com/vermont

And don’t forget– the Legislature is in session! Be sure to allow time for yourself to stop in and say hello. Let your Representatives and Senators know where you stand!

** Parking:

Parking in Montpelier can be a challenge! Most of the parking lots are permitted and many of the meters have a 2 hour limit. Here is a link to parking info from the City of Montpelier: . There is a map and listed below that are the names and locations of lots. There is also a parking garage located at the City Center on the corner of Main and East State Sts behind La Brioche. I really encourage everyone to try to carpool and arrive early. Again, to help coordinate carpoolers we have set up this email: teapartycarpool@gmail.com. If you have room or need a ride send an email. This is a courtesy and we can’t be held liable if problems arise from your choice to carry passengers or ride in someone else’s car.

Rain date April 18 noon-2pm

Announcing a new Meetup for The Vermont Campaign for Liberty Meetup Group!

What: Vermont Campaign for Liberty Convention

When: January 24, 2009 10:00 AM

Where: Click the link below to find out!

Meetup Description: The Vermont Campaign for Liberty is proud to announce that a State-wide Convention is scheduled for January 24, 2009 10 am to 4 pm at the Vermont State House. The Convention is open to members of the Campaign for Liberty and persons interested in the Campaign. There will be several speakers from inside and outside of the Campaign as well as an opportunity to meet other members.

As many of you know, the Campaign for Liberty is dedicated to educating the public on issues concerning Personal Liberty, Fiscal Responsibility, and Limited Constitutional Government. The goals of the Vermont Campaign for Liberty is to create an informed electorate and create a political atmosphere supportive of liberty-minded candidates, regardless of party affilitation. The message of the Campaign for Liberty is the same as the message of Dr. Ron Paul’s campaign of 2008. We hope to build on his success and carry that message into the future.

Please come help us build this important movement and help carry its powerful message to world.

The convention is BYOL (bring your own lunch) and bring a friend who may be interested in learning more about the Campaign for Liberty.

Steven J. Howard
Interim State Coordinator
Vermont Campaign for Liberty

Learn more here:
http://www.meetup.com/VermontC4L/calendar/9341324/

Go to show page

Below are the general election results for Vermont Libertarians…

The Woodchuck Report is a new tv show on Channel 17.  The show is hosted by two local Libertarians, Bonnie Scott and Ruel Wheelock.

The show runs monthly, the second Friday of the month.  They have done two shows so far and a new show is comes out today, 6/13.

Scott and Wheelock explore the Libertarian view of local and national politics on the show.

The last show on 5/9/2008 had topics including State legislature ajorns, national popular vote plan, potholes, vermont gubernatorial race, Catamount Health, activists arrested at General Dynamics, War deployment, The Intervale/ fines, ground water access, 4 year terms for Governor.

Below is the video archive of the show…