In my monthly column, I have tried to avoid discussion of political issues and instead focus on political strategy.  This issue, however, is both a political issue and a strategic issue. Jake Porter States do not have rights over individuals.  You are born with inalienable rights and the American people, through the Constitution, have granted government permission to use force to protect those... 

One of my favorite writers is John Maxwell.  Each month, I read John’s column “Maximum Leadership” in “Success” magazine.  John’s December article “Be a Dealer in Hope” really struck a chord with me and my feelings regarding the Libertarian Party.  In the article, there is a list containing the reactions of people who sense victory and people who sense defeat. When People... 

We often hear complaints and comments that if only the national party did this or that our party would somehow magically become successful overnight.  Unfortunately, there is no get successful quick scheme that we can use despite what many would have you believe. There is no magic bullet when it comes to becoming successful in our political endeavors.  On the other hand, there are many ways in... 

First of all, I am not a candidate and have no plans on becoming a candidate for the LNC Chair’s race during the 2010 LNC elections.  That being said, I have some suggestions for the delegates as to the type of candidate for Chair they should support at the 2010 convention. 2012 Presidential Campaign: First, the 2010-2012 LNC Chair should not under any circumstances be a candidate for our 2012... 

Conversing With Jake By Jake Porter As Libertarians, we know that our candidates do not always get the respect they deserve.  In fact, they are often kept out of debates, and sometimes even denied mention that they are even running for office when the major party candidates are allowed to give detailed profiles in the daily newspaper which is read by thousands. We could complain that we are treated... 

“Yesterday, I won the lottery.  Now, I have to pay taxes on my winnings.  Oprah gave me a brand new car.  Damn her!  Now I have to buy expensive car insurance.”  We have all heard this sort of negative talk, maybe to a less extreme level, by people at work, family, and friends.  Does talking negative win many friends and make others want to be around you or vote for you as a political candidate? ... 

What do you get when you have approximately twenty managers, but only about five staffers to do the work of an organization? The answer is a top down bureaucratic management structure that stifles growth, decreases productivity, and wastes the resources of the organization. Don’t get me wrong, having state and national committees and staff are very much necessary for the future of our party; however,... 

Building local organizations from coast-to-coast is absolutely critical to the success of electing Libertarians to public office where they can work to implement a libertarian agenda which will make every American prosper.  In order to develop local organizations we need candidates, with a record of community involvement, who have in place both a volunteer and a voter base. Candidates: The purpose... 

Shortly after the Bob Barr 2008 Presidential campaign ended, I received many questions regarding both the successes and failures of the campaign. After all, I was an early opponent of Bob Barr, was in Kansas City, Missouri when Bob announced his exploratory committee, and was in Denver when he finally won the nomination. In fact, Bob received my delegate vote every round after George Phillies was...