by Ian | Nov 5, 2014 |
According to a handy list compiled by “Free State Project Watch“, a project by pro-state group “Granite State Progress“, at least 15 people they alleged to be Free State Project participants have won the 2014 general election!!!
This is huge news. The previous counts of Free Staters in the state house were 12 in 2010, 11 in 2012, and now at least 15! It’s impressive that so many have won elected office already and the official move for the Free State Project has yet to even happen. (The FSP move doesn’t officially start until we reach 20,000 participants and we’re currently over 16,000.)
Not only that, but it’s extra impressive in that the FSP haters put in quite a bit of time, money, and effort to try to stop us. Untold thousands of dollars were spent on hitpiece flyers sent to countless households “outing” candidates as “Free Staters”.
Sure, some candidates lost, but others, like Free State Project participant and democrat Elizabeth Edwards in Manchester, got first place. Edwards even got more votes than did the incumbent!
I don’t know everyone on the list provided by GSP, so presuming it’s accurate – they claim to have done their homework – then it’s safe to say that at least 15 Free Staters are victorious this year, which is a new record high!
If that wasn’t enough good news, the majority of New Hampshire Liberty Alliance–endorsed candidates won tonight as well! (NHLA-endorsed candidates vote for liberty more often than not – they aren’t necessarily principled libertarians.)
Are you still living outside of New Hampshire? How did the libertarians do in your area? Likely they weren’t even on the ballot or did very poorly. Why not move to where liberty has a chance? Move to New Hampshire and join over 1,600 early movers with the Free State Project and help us achieve liberty in our lifetime!
by Ian | Nov 4, 2014 |
Where else in the United States or the Earth besides New Hampshire are libertarians making an impact on the elections? Nowhere that I’ve heard of. Here’s a piece from Reason.com acknowledging our impact. Keep in mind, the official move for the Free State Project has yet to even begin.
by Ian | Nov 3, 2014 |
Rich Paul, Carla Gericke, and James Cleaveland – Keenevention 2014’s Keynote Speakers
The final day of Keenevention 2014 featured a keynote from heroic civil disobedience and juror rights activist Rich Paul, panels covering Secession, Direct Action, Bitcoin, and Technology. That evening, dozens attended the longest-running social event for liberty folk in the Shire, “Social Sundays”.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped out with the event – you made this a success! Interestingly, we had more pre-event tickets sold this year than last, but fewer walk-ins resulted in a smaller overall turnout. Multiple people had informed us that the weekend prior to the election was a tough time to have the event, due to last-minute political campaigning. So, that was likely a big factor as to why the event was a little smaller in attendance compared to 2013. Nonetheless, a great time was had, with attendees already posting accolades on Facebook. Here’s what the Outlaw Josie Wales had to say about Keenevention 2014:
“Words can’t even begin to describe this weekend, but I’ll try. (more…)
by Ian | Nov 3, 2014 |
Tomorrow is the general election in New Hampshire and the polls are open 8a-7p. Here is more info on how to vote in Keene.
Candidates worth voting for:
- Varrin Swearingen (State Rep, All Wards)
- David Crawford (State Rep, Ward 1)
You may also want to write-in Chris Rietmann for Sheriff.
by Ian | Nov 3, 2014 |
If you’re going out to perform a public demonstration, you can expect to be spoken-to by people. You shouldn’t be upset by inquiries, they should be appreciated. After all, aren’t protesters trying to get out a message of some sort? Apparently some protesters in Keene would rather mindlessly chant than engage in dialog. In this video from last week, Chris Cantwell is kicked off the Keene State College campus for simply asking protesters about their protest:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoJiSjieRy4
by Ian | Nov 2, 2014 |
This afternoon at Keenevention will feature the Bitcoin panel at 1:30pm, the Tech panel at 2:30pm, and keynote speaker Rich Paul at 3:30pm at the Best Western’s ballroom. Admission is free, so if you’ve been wanting to come check out the event, this is a great chance, plus you’ll learn a lot about Bitcoin and more!
by Ian | Nov 2, 2014 |
The First-Ever HALLOWKEENE Costume Dance Party
Saturday at Keenevention began bright-and-early at Keene Cinemas with a movie premiere event, saw more attendees throughout the day and had an amazing costume dance party at night, HALLOWKEENE. Daylight discussions included the informative Filmmakers, Media, and Charity panels and James “Robin Hood” Cleaveland gave a moving keynote speech and received a standing ovation!
Dozens were in attendance for HALLOWKEENE and awards for best costume were given. The party was great, the lasers by Bill D. were amazing, and the costumes were excellent. Big thanks to Derrick J, Danica, Renee, and Johnson for putting it together!
I write this as the Secession panel kicks off Sunday’s full and final day of events. Come on out!
James “Robin Hood” Cleaveland delivers a moving keynote at Keenevention 2014.
