Posted by Steve Rogers on 02/20/10

Lately I been wondering why, if the Minnesota GOP wants new members to participate in the political process, and based on the radio ads prior to the recent caucuses I will assume that they do, that they do not make much of an effort to ensure that these new members feel a part of the process. For example, at my recent convention several newcomers approached me feeling lost and not understanding the basics of how a convention worked.

In response, several folks from the Minnesota Campaign for Liberty and myself created a video series on understanding the basics of parliamentary procedure. This gives a solid overview of the basics of conventions with its primary focus on Robert's Rules of Order, so as to help newcomers to the political process not only be more comfortable, but also better able to fulfill their role as a delegate.

I am frankly astonished that no such tool, even a paper handout, is made available by the MNGOP, and to my understanding none of the other major political parties, to their convention delegates. Is it any wonder that politics in any party is run by "the old guard"? In my short involvement in the game, I have seen a large percentage of newcomers fail to return, often not even coming to the next convention to which they were elected. While there are many reasons to be disgusted by politics, this, at least, is correctable rather easily.

Along with the video series, we have also made available a powerpoint presentation and a one page table of motions that is a very handy reference to have at a convention.

I hope you find this helpful, and if so, please feel free to pass it along as we go into the spring convention season.

Links to the vids and the files can be found at http://www.mnc4l.org/parliamentary-procedure/

 
Posted by dwahlstedt on 11/18/09

Here's a link to an event this Sunday, 11/22, that you won't want to miss!

http://www.meetup.com/thegreenanchor/calendar/11656276/

Please RSVP to me at dwahlstedt@gmail.com if you will be attending so we make sure to have enough seating.

Dave Wahlstedt
612-281-7611 

 
Posted by dwahlstedt on 10/27/09

From Kris Broberg, GOP-endorsed candidate for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 13:

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I was just informed of a report that rates Minneapolis precincts for
voter fraud.

Believe it or not many of the WORST precincts for VOTER FRAUD in the
city are in WARD 13.

If you do nothing else to help the campaign, I think assuring an
honest and fair election for all is a worthy achievement.

If you can be a poll challenger please let me know.  I will get you in
touch with Kaylea and get you some training.  We have two volunteers
so far but we have 10 precincts.  I would really like people who could
do the whole day, but you can do half days.

15% of all votes in the city come from Ward 13 so it is in the
interest to help our city wide candidates as well.

PLEASE HELP!

kris@krisbroberg.org
612-423-8848

or Kaylea
651-964-5435
klc@mngop.com

Tell Kaylea you want to be a challenger in Ward 13 for Kris.

 
Posted by minnesotachris on 10/26/09

A nice radio appearance by Dr. Paul on the Jason Lewis Show, KTLK 100.3 in Minneapolis/St. Paul:

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Y3PbEh-xU

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHWRNgVE6fY

 
Posted by messenja on 08/25/09

Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve must for the first time identify the companies in its emergency lending programs after losing a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit.

Manhattan Chief U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska ruled against the central bank yesterday, rejecting the argument that loan records aren't covered by the law because their disclosure would harm borrowers' competitive positions.

Video Report Here