September Meetup for the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County: Jeanne Seaver – Georgia Grassroots Coalition

Jeanne Seaver participated in launching the Georgia Grassroots Coalition, a statewide organization with a mission to promote unity as one voice to educate, motivate & activate activists, holding our elected officials accountable.

Jeanne has an amazingly extensive resume of proud achievements, which include chairing fundraising organizations, accounting and financial management, business management, and juvenile justice consulting. Come to our September meeting to hear from Jeanne about how you personally can have a big impact for Georgia by means of the Georgia Grassroots Coalition (GGC), and how people from all regions of the political spectrum can participate!

Date: September 16th, 2014
Social Time: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Jeanne Seaver’s Presentation: 7:30pm – 8:00pm
Q&A Time: 8:00pm – 8:15pm

You can RSVP using Meetup.com, and is strongly desired but not required:
http://www.meetup.com/DeKalb-Libertarians-Meetup-Group/events/202326292/

Also see info about the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County, our meetups, and other events on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Libertarian-Party-of-DeKalb-County-Georgia/452634140516

Address:
Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta
3155 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Scottdale, GA 30079

When attending the meeting, please encourage Anthony’s to invite us back by purchasing food and drinks! We encourage you to purchase food and drinks to support us being able to use this facility, but it is not mandatory in order to attend this exciting meetup!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Jason Davis, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County at jasondavislibertarian@gmail.com.

August Meetup for the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County: Left and Right Outreach: “Damn Kids These Days!” Edition

As the government continues to spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars every hour while encroaching on our civil liberties, more and more people are getting turned off by the traditional political party labels. Increasingly, a younger generation of “millennial” voters refuse to identify as either Republicans or Democrats and consider themselves independents. We must reach out to this cohort of voters since they are fed up with the two-party system and are looking for alternatives. It’s time to bring the message of liberty to a new generation!

Our distinguished speaker is Nick Cooper, President of the Atlanta Chapter of America’s Future Foundation and a dedicated supporter of human freedom.

Date: August 19th, 2014
Social Time: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Nick Cooper’s Presentation: 7:30pm – 8:00pm
Q&A Time: 8:00pm – 8:15pm

You can RSVP using Meetup.com, and is strongly desired but not required:
http://www.meetup.com/DeKalb-Libertarians-Meetup-Group/events/162000292/

Also see info about the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County, our meetups, and other events on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Libertarian-Party-of-DeKalb-County-Georgia/452634140516

Address:
Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta (in the Banquet Room)
3155 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Scottdale, GA 30079

When attending the meeting, please encourage Anthony’s to invite us back by purchasing food and drinks! We encourage you to purchase food and drinks to support us being able to use this facility, but it is not mandatory in order to attend this exciting meetup!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Jason Davis, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County at jasondavislibertarian@gmail.com.

July Meetup for the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County: Meet Andrew Hunt for Governor!

The Libertarian Party of Dekalb County is inviting all to our July Meetup! We will enjoy some fun social time and then meet Andrew Hunt – Libertarian candidate for Governor of Georgia! Dr. Hunt is the founder and former CEO of leading nanotechnology company nGimat. He received a PhD in Minerals Science and Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. As a pioneer in the field of nanotechnology, he proudly represented Georgia in national and international forums where world leaders in technology collaborate to solve the most complex challenges on the planet. He says, “I believe the two party system is antiquated and a large percentage of citizens are looking for an alternative whom is progressive and solution oriented.”

Jay Whitney, Chairman of the North Fulton Libertarian Group and co-organizer of the Controversial Topic Discussion group will also be joining us with several members of the Controversial Topic group which includes liberals, conservatives, and all variations in between! The group will participate with the rest of the Dekalb County Libertarian members in asking important questions to Dr. Hunt in regards to his campaign and policy positions.

This is sure to be an exciting evening with Dr. Hunt, so don’t miss out on the fun, Q&A, and social time on July 15th!

Date: July 15th, 2014
Social Time: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Andrew Hunt’s Presentation: 7:30pm – 8:00pm
Q&A Time: 8:00pm – 8:45pm

You can RSVP using Meetup.com, and is strongly desired but not required:
http://www.meetup.com/DeKalb-Libertarians-Meetup-Group/events/162000242/

 

Also see info about the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County, our meetups, and other events on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Libertarian-Party-of-DeKalb-County-Georgia/452634140516

Address:
Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta (in the Banquet Room)
3155 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Scottdale, GA 30079

When attending the meeting, please encourage Anthony’s to invite us back by purchasing food and drinks! There will be a 20% gratuity automatically added to your bill in exchange for letting us use the space without charge – which is a fantastic deal! We encourage you to purchase food and drinks to support us being able to use this facility, but it is not mandatory in order to attend this exciting meetup!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Jason Davis, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County at jasondavislibertarian@gmail.com.

June Meetup for the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County: “Love and Liberty”

The Libertarian Party of Dekalb County is inviting all to our June Meetup! We will enjoy some fun social time and then meet Dan Barber – Business owner, family man, polyamorist, advocate for liberty, and former Libertarian candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia! Mr. Barber has impressed audiences with his ability to engage the incumbent Republican Lt. Governor Casey Cagle on Georgia Public TV in meaningful debates on political philosophy and on issues of liberty.

Mr. Barber will be sharing his presentation of “Love and Liberty”, a political and philosophical journey into the case for how the freedom to choose is one of the highest moralities we can support, whether or not we agree with others’ choices in and of themselves. There will be time for some fun interactive Q&A as well, so make sure to join us on June 17th in the beautiful banquet room at Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta for this exciting, fun, and informative event!

Date: June 17th, 2014
Social Time: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Presentation and Q&A: 7:30pm – 8:15pm

You can RSVP using Meetup.com, and is strongly desired but not required:
http://www.meetup.com/DeKalb-Libertarians-Meetup-Group/events/162000132/

Also see info about the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County, our meetups, and other events on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Libertarian-Party-of-DeKalb-County-Georgia/452634140516

Address:
Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta (in the Banquet Room)
3155 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Scottdale, GA 30079

When attending the meeting, please encourage Anthony’s to invite us back by purchasing food and drinks! There will be a 20% gratuity automatically added to your bill in exchange for letting us use the space without charge – which is a fantastic deal! We encourage you to purchase food and drinks to support us being able to use this facility, but it is not mandatory in order to attend this exciting meetup!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Jason Davis, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County at jasondavislibertarian@gmail.com.

May Meetup for the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County: Meet the Libertarian Candidate for U.S. Senate – Amanda Swafford!

The Libertarian Party of Dekalb County is inviting all to our May Meetup! We will enjoy some fun social time and then meet Amanda Swafford, the Libertarian Candidate for U.S. Senate! Ms. Swafford will share about herself and her campaign and how we can join her in the fight for liberty!

This meetup takes place on primary day as well, so we will be receiving live updates on how the elections are progressing through the evening! So make sure to join us on May 20th in the beautiful banquet room at Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta for this exciting, fun, and informative event!

Date: May 20th, 2014
Social Time: 7:30pm – 8:00pm
Presentation and Q&A: 8:00pm – 8:30pm
Post-Presentation Social Time (while Receiving Election Updates): 8:30pm – 9:45pm

(There will be a brief business meeting from 7:15pm – 7:30pm for Libertarian Party of Dekalb County members.)

You can RSVP using Meetup.com, and is strongly desired but not required:
http://www.meetup.com/DeKalb-Libertarians-Meetup-Group/events/161999972/

Also see info about the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County, our meetups, and other events on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Libertarian-Party-of-DeKalb-County-Georgia/452634140516

Address:
Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta (in the Banquet Room)
3155 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Scottdale, GA 30079

When attending the meeting, please encourage Anthony’s to invite us back by purchasing food and drinks! There will be a 20% gratuity automatically added to your bill in exchange for letting us use the space without charge – which is a fantastic deal! We encourage you to purchase food and drinks to support us being able to use this facility, but it is not mandatory in order to attend this exciting meetup!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Jason Davis, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County at jasondavislibertarian@gmail.com.

Want to support Swafford for Senate while at the same time fashionably representing your Libertarian position? Purchase a Swafford for Senate t-shirt at the following link:
https://www.booster.com/Swaff4SenateNo3

April Meetup for the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County: GeorgiaCarry.Org on Georgia’s HB 60

The Libertarian Party of Dekalb County is inviting all to our April Meetup! We will enjoy some fun social time and then be graced with guest speaker Jerry Henry from GeorgiaCarry.Org. This presentation is sure to generate excitement about current gun rights legislation that will affect you and your family!

HB 60 would allow greater freedoms to carry weapons in a variety of places. Here is the link to the legislation, for those who want to read it: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/display/20132014/HB/60

HB 60 was agreed to and passed (112-58) in the House and has went to the governor’s desk for his signature. This bill will clear the way for some great gun rights improvements in the future. As of this writing, the governor still has to sign the bill into legislation and then we wait until July 1st for the bill to go into effect. It is widely expected that Governor Deal will sign the bill as he has always stated that he will sign any pro-second-amendment bill that reaches his desk, and this fits that definition. This is also a promise he has on his reelection website.

Join us on April 15th to hear more about this exciting (and “controversial”) bill from Jerry Henry at GeorgiaCarry.Org. Mr. Henry will share information about the bill and then we will have some Q&A.

Date: April 15th, 2014

Social Time: 7:00pm – 7:30pm

Presentation Time: 7:30pm – 8:00pm

Q&A Time: 8:00pm – 8:15pm

You can RSVP using Meetup.com, and is strongly desired but not required:
http://www.meetup.com/DeKalb-Libertarians-Meetup-Group/events/161999922/

Also see info about the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County, our meetups, and other events on our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Libertarian-Party-of-DeKalb-County-Georgia/452634140516

Address:
Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta (in the Banquet Room)
3155 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Scottdale, GA 30079

When attending the meeting, please encourage Anthony’s to invite us back by purchasing food and drinks! There will be a 20% gratuity automatically added to your bill in exchange for letting us use the space without charge – which is a fantastic deal! We encourage you to purchase food and drinks to support us being able to use this facility, but it is not mandatory in order to attend this exciting meetup!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Jason Davis, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County at jasondavislibertarian@gmail.com.

March Meetup for the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County: Article V Convention

The Libertarian Party of Dekalb County is inviting all to our March Meetup! We will enjoy some fun social time and then be graced with guest speakers David Guldenschuh and Jacqueline Peterson from the Convention of States (COS) Project. This presentation is sure to generate excitement and provide an opportunity for all to get involved with a monumental, HISTORICAL event of the century!

The Convention of States Project is a US Constitution Article V call for an Amending Convention for the following purposes:  to rein in the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, to impose fiscal restraints upon the federal government and to impose term limits upon federal officials.  We have currently passed our Resolution throughout both the GA Senate (SR736) and the GA House (HR1215) – we expect that the Senate Resolution will pass the GA House this week.  When this happens, Georgia will be the first State in the Nation to have passed it.  There are 13 other States that are also working the COS Resolution through their respective Houses.  We expect there to be a total of 13 – 15 States to pass it this year, with the remaining 19 in 2015 and the actual Convention to be held in 2016.

When attending our meeting, please encourage Anthony’s to invite us back by purchasing food and drinks! There will be a 20% gratuity automatically added to your bill, in exchange for letting us use the space without charge – which is a fantastic deal! We encourage you to purchase food and drinks to support us being able to use this facility, but it is not mandatory in order to attend this exciting meetup!

After David’s presentation, Jacqueline and David will conduct a Q&A session, so this will be an interactive experience that is sure to engage you! Come and feel free to bring your friends who are passionate about the message of liberty!

Date: March 18th, 2014

Social Time: 7:00pm – 7:30pm

Presentation Time: 7:30pm – 8:00pm

Q&A Time: 8:00pm – 8:30pm

You can RSVP using Meetup.com, and is strongly desired but not required: http://www.meetup.com/DeKalb-Libertarians-Meetup-Group/events/161999812/

Also see info about the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County, our meetups, and other events on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Libertarian-Party-of-DeKalb-County-Georgia/452634140516

Address:
Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta (in the Banquet Room)
3155 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Scottdale, GA 30079

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Jason Davis, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County at jasondavislibertarian@gmail.com.

February Meetup for the Libertarian Party of Dekalb County: The 7 Essential Principles of Liberty

The Libertarian Party of Dekalb County is inviting all to our February Meetup! We will enjoy some fun social time and then be graced with Jason Riddle as our guest speaker, who will challenge us with his presentation on “The 7 Essential Principles of Liberty”. This presentation is sure to generate excitement and engaging conversation among all participants! This will be an interactive experience that is sure to engage you! Come and feel free to bring a friend who is passionate about the message of liberty!

About Jason Riddle:
Senior adviser to the Atlanta chapter of America’s Future Foundation and full-time advocate for the message of liberty

Social Time: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Presentation Time: 7:30pm – 8:00pm

Please allow time to find parking.

You can RSVP using Meetup.com, but RSVPing is not required:http://www.meetup.com/DeKalb-Libertarians-Meetup-Group/events/161999392/

Also, see info on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Libertarian-Party-of-DeKalb-County-Georgia/452634140516

Address:
The Square Pub
115 Sycamore St
Decatur, Ga 30030

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Jason Davis at jasondavislibertarian@gmail.com.

Traffic, Transit, and Transportation Taxes

At our monthly meeting  this Tuesday night (the 19th), Transportation Leadership Coalition organizer Bob Jackson will speak out against the T-SPLOST, and will bring the “NO T-SPLOST!” yard signs that we ordered (minimum $4 reimbursement donation per sign requested).  After we hear what Bob has to say, we will spontaneously erupt into a discussion about traffic congestion, HOT lanes, MARTA buses, trains and light rail, taxis, gasoline taxes and sales taxes in the Atlanta area, and will reflect on how government has gotten us into this mess, how privatizing roads and highways would relieve congestion, and steps we as libertarians can take to help foster a free market for transportation in the area.

Since this meeting is about a 10-county regional election, and in fact statewide, this meeting is open to all, whether you live in DeKalb county or not.

As usual, we will meet at The Famous Pub in the Toco Hills Shopping Center at North Druid Hills Road and LaVista Road, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.  Hope you can make it!

In the Shadow of the CDC

At our March meeting we discovered that we have in our midst a retired medical doctor who worked for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.  This year is the 40-year anniversary of that 40-year study, which monitored the health of 399 poor, black men but FAILED TO TELL THEM they had syphilis!  15 years into the study, when penicillin had become standard treatment for syphilis, they also failed to treat them with penicillin! 

For our meeting next Tuesday (the 15th), Don W. Printz, M.D. will speak on his experience with those “in the shadow of the CDC” during the dismantling of the project.  We would like to use this topic as an opportunity to reach out to the black residents of DeKalb and together uncover other instances, both past and present, in which government mistreats poor and minorities.  We will meet “in the shadow of the CDC”, at The Famous Pub in the Toco Hills Shopping Center, at 7:00 PM.