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Dallasfan65
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« on: February 26, 2010, 09:38:49 PM »
I would like to announce the formation of the Liberty Caucus. I know there have been other incarnations of this in the past, or at least its ideals, but I think it deserves one more shot.

This caucus is founded on, basically, the belief that government is capable of doing much more harm than good, and should be as small as possible. This caucus would like to welcome all liberty-leaners, regardless of party, to unite in hopes of reducing the scope of government in Atlasia.

One key issue in Atlasia that is central to this caucus is the HAEV. It is the belief of anyone joining this caucus that the HAEV represents nothing more than a government body that decides who can or can’t vote. It is a body formed with the intent of disenfranchising certain voters, yet leaving others’ rights intact. Some of its nominations have little reasoning other than voting patterns, or ideology. It seems to be nothing more than a tool to protect incumbency. It is nothing more than a tool in a witch-hunt, a cog in a machine.

This caucus would like to push for cuts to the income tax, payroll tax, and the gasoline tax. We recognize that some taxation is necessary to fund the government, but much like government itself, should be small and non-encumbering.

I recognize that there are those who would favor a more encroaching policy to civil liberties yet claiming to adhere to a small government philosophy. I welcome your membership, but know that this caucus was not formed with the intent of turning a blind-eye towards civil liberties, and will not be used to advance such ideals.

I would like our platform to be small, but if anyone has anything they’d like to add I’m open ears. One last thing that should be included is that it is our official policy to write-in Chuck Norris if NOTA is endorsed. (Written by Dallasfan65, co-authored by Jbrase, aka Freedom, aka Chuck Norris)

Would anyone like to join?


P.S: One thing that might be useful is electing a chairman, but I suppose we should negotiate that after there are some members.
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CatoMinor
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« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2010, 09:50:00 PM »
« Edited: February 26, 2010, 09:51:38 PM by JBrase »
I would like to join this epic piece of freedom.
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« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2010, 10:00:31 PM »
     I would also like to join.
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#CriminalizeSobriety
Dallasfan65
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« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2010, 10:03:19 PM »
« Edited: March 16, 2010, 11:38:15 AM by Dallasfan65 »
Registration

Dallasfan65
Jbrase
PiT (The Physicist)
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(will simply be edited as more join)
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« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2010, 10:23:21 PM »
I'd like to throw my hat into the liberty ring. Wink
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« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2010, 11:08:27 PM »
Count me in!
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2010, 11:20:56 PM »
I was a member in 2005. I'll join this one. (Didn't someone start one a month or so ago?)
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« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2010, 11:39:39 PM »
Quote from: SE Gov. Brandon H on February 26, 2010, 11:20:56 PM
I was a member in 2005. I'll join this one. (Didn't someone start one a month or so ago?)

I attempted to make one, but it never really got started. There was pretty much 6 pages of infighting over the name.

I'd like a membership too please.
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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2010, 01:44:57 AM »
I wish to join!
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« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2010, 01:52:51 AM »
I would also like to join.


The Liberty Foundation we founded last month is not the same thing; it's more of an advocacy group. We're going to get started with that when this election cycle is over.
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« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2010, 02:33:08 AM »
Aww hell, I'll join.
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« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2010, 08:00:36 AM »
I'm in.
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Dallasfan65
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« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2010, 09:34:29 AM »
Excellent! Names will be added to the roster. Cheesy

Quote from: Lt. Gov and Rep. Libertas on February 27, 2010, 01:52:51 AM
I would also like to join.


The Liberty Foundation we founded last month is not the same thing; it's more of an advocacy group. We're going to get started with that when this election cycle is over.

Yeah, what happened to that? I noticed the thread got locked.
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« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2010, 11:53:50 AM »
I'll join too.
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« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2010, 01:56:57 PM »
although I may not agree with all in specifics (such as that part about Chuck Norris) I believe this to be a worthy endeavor and would very much like to join
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Dallasfan65
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« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2010, 09:54:16 PM »
Excellent. I still welcome members, but I would like to allow the members to make nominations for chairman. Members may either nominate themselves, or other members of the caucus.

Voting will end tomorrow, 10:00 PM EST.
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« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2010, 10:05:33 PM »
Count me in!
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« Reply #17 on: February 27, 2010, 10:58:35 PM »
I nominate Dallasfan65 for chairman, if he is willing to serve.
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« Reply #18 on: February 27, 2010, 11:04:03 PM »
« Edited: February 28, 2010, 06:33:36 PM by JBrase »
I nominate:
Dallasfan
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« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2010, 11:05:19 PM »
I'm in!
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« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2010, 11:06:59 PM »

I nominate dallasfan65!
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« Reply #21 on: February 27, 2010, 11:10:35 PM »
Count me in.
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« Reply #22 on: February 27, 2010, 11:13:28 PM »
Sorry, I'm not clear on the standard procedure.
Are we having a period of nomination followed by a period of voting? Or does a nomination count as a vote?
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« Reply #23 on: February 27, 2010, 11:16:11 PM »
Quote from: shua on February 27, 2010, 11:13:28 PM
Sorry, I'm not clear on the standard procedure.
Are we having a period of nomination followed by a period of voting? Or does a nomination count as a vote?
Nominating, then voting
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Dallasfan65
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« Reply #24 on: February 27, 2010, 11:16:32 PM »
Quote from: shua on February 27, 2010, 11:13:28 PM
Sorry, I'm not clear on the standard procedure.
Are we having a period of nomination followed by a period of voting? Or does a nomination count as a vote?
We're actually just nominating. I'd like to hold a vote in 24 hours though.

Hopefully someone here is good with the IRV math.
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