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It's Time to End the Tennis Match in Indianapolis
If Mitch Daniels gets effusive praise from Republicans for being a "political genius," why did they ignore their leader? Going in to this legislature, his message was clear: avoid the unnecessary divisive issues. You'll need that political capital for the budget fight.
This is the long session for a reason. The General Assembly must draw up a budget for the next two years. With the bad economy and falling revenues, the reality is that further cuts to government need to be made, and that was going to be a difficult sell to Democrats.
Add Rethinking Redistricting on top of that, and you've got one of the nastiest sessions in memory. One of the worst victims of the House Democrats political stunt was the death of an independent redistricting commission that would take drawing electoral maps out of the hands of politicians. Voters would finally choose their politicians instead of politicians choosing their voters.
Instead the House and Senate Republicans have spent the first half of the session discussing abortion, an addition to the Constitution banning gay marriage, an immigration bill that has the real possibility of fostering discrimination and hurting business, licensing several industries including massage therapists, adding a grocery bag tax, and a commuter tax. Right to Work was just another distraction. Most of these are just intrusions by government in to your personal and economic life by the so-called "party of limited government."
As the Lafayette Journal-Courier wrote today in their piece titled "Shame on both parties at Statehouse" both parties are to blame for this mess:
"To call this bill (Right To Work) overreaching by the Republicans is an understatement. Right to work was not raised as an issue during the 2010 campaign, one that resulted in a GOP majority in the House."
Is this a defense of Democrats? Absolutely not! If you've followed LPIN.org or our facebook page this week, we've had a lot of strong words for their failed leadership. (We've also linked them below, so scroll down.)
Some are calling for the recall, or firing, of the 37 House Democrats. I say they all need to go! I am not sure I've ever seen a better example of why three parties are desperately needed.
Help us elect Libertarians to the Statehouse next year and end the tennis match in Indianapolis by donating $100, $50 or $20, or join the 1994 Society as a monthly contributor to sustain our efforts.We will use this money to recruit and train candidates in House districts across Indiana in 2012!
Members of both parties are tired of the games being played by their leadership, and they are looking for an alternative. We need good candidates. If you are ready to start planning a campaign, organizing a team, and ultimately spreading the libertarian message please contact us by clicking here. Our Executive Director will get in touch with you to lay out the process.
In Liberty,
Sam Goldstein
Chairman
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What does the Indiana Constitution Say About the Democrat's Disorderly Behavior?
Legislators fought to be elected by promising to be the person better to do the job than their opponent. When it comes time to do the difficult work they were hired to perform, where are they?
Read the Entire Article at LPIN.org
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Right to Work Deserved to be Heard on the House Floor
While their actions will undoubtedly make Indiana a sub-heading to Wisconsin's labor stand-off, it is incredibly shameful that this is the tactic our Indiana Democrats choose to take. As one blogger appropriately noted today, it's a case of "Donkey See, Donkey Do." Finish this Article at LPIN.org |
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House Democrats Kill Independent Redistricting Commission That Would End Gerrymandering
One of the worst victims of this political stunt is a nonpartisan redistricting commission, HJR 0001. This would establish a commission to draw electoral districts, and be an enormous step towards ending Gerrymandering. It would take map drawing out of the hands of politicians. Gerrymandering means politicians choose their voters instead of voters choosing their politicians.
Finish Reading This Article At LPIN.org
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LPIN Press Release: House Democrats Show Failed Leadership
Indiana legislators make an annual salary of $22,616, as well as $155 per diem in session or at a committee hearing. They receive $62 in expense pay every other day. (Source: Indianapolis Star)
"House Democrats should refund their per diem to the taxpayers for any days that are missed," said Chris Spangle, LPIN Executive Director. "The message from taxpayers to lawmakers is clear: This was not an excused absence, and it should not be a paid vacation day."
Finish Reading the Press Release at LPIN.org
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Notable Quotes
"Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, only this time more wisely."
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ABOUT THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY
The Libertarian Party is America, and Indiana's, third largest political
party founded in 1971 as an alternative to the two main political
parties. Its vision is for a world in which all individuals can freely
exercise the natural right of sole dominion over their own lives,
liberty and property by building a political party that elects
Libertarians to public office, and moving public policy in a libertarian
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The Libertarian Party of Indiana was formed in 1974, and has maintained
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