You Do Not Want A Trade War

 December 20, 2024

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You Do Not Want A Trade War

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to point out that the only ones who lose out in a trade war are the consumers. Free and open markets are the only way to insure the amount of competition that is required to reduce price and increase quality. Slapping blanket tariffs on everything that moves only insures higher prices, fewer options, or more likely, both.

Canada exported 137 million barrels of oil to the US in September of 2024 alone, accounting for 55% of all of our oil imports that month. China produces at least 25% of the world's output of potatoes, rice, tomatoes, peanuts, and cotton. They are also the #1 producer of over two dozen items that you find in the produce section of your grocery store every day. Much of the off season fruit and vegetables you eat come from Mexican farms.

A trade war can sound good. It is easy to want other countries to, "pay their fair share". Unfortunately, the only ones who pay are American citizens who just want to have something to eat and inexpensive clothes to wear. None of that happens with a blanket 25% tax at the dock or the border.

For more on the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, please visit www.lpwi.org.

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Press Secretary—Tim Johnson

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Statement On Madison Shooting

 December 16, 2024

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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Statement On Madison Shooting

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to all the victims and families of all those affected by the shooting earlier today at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. We condemn all violent acts by one person against another. There will be effects of the stress and trauma of the situation that will last years, and those affected will need support from as many people as can offer their help.

The LPWI would also like to emphasize that this is not the time for politics. There will be plenty of time later to look at what can and should be done to stop these senseless acts. In the coming days, all of our focus should be on helping those affected and bringing them comfort and support.

For more on the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, please visit www.lpwi.org.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin 

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Press Secretary—Tim Johnson

Tax Pain Begins At The Local Level

 December 13, 2024

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Tax Pain Begins At The Local Level

From additional sales taxes to "special assessments" to property assessments, a notable share of your tax burden begins at the local level. Mayors, city/town/village councils, county boards, school boards and more all have a direct impact on your life, yet some of these officials run unopposed year after year.

If you default to freedom and less government, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to talk to you. There is still plenty of time to file all of your paperwork to make a run at a local office. We have the knowledge and resources to help you make a difference in your area.

Don't delay. The window for this opportunity is closing rapidly. Together we can begin to bring liberty back!

For more on the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, please visit www.lpwi.org.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin 

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Press Secretary—Tim Johnson

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Requests Restraint In Regards To Syria

 December 10, 2024

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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Requests Restraint In Regards To Syria

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) calls on the outgoing Biden Administration as well as the incoming Trump Administration to accept a temporary policy of isolationism in the wake of the dissolution of the Al-Bashar regime in Syria.

Not only is it not our responsibility to be a nation builder throughout the world, adding even more of a presence or pressure in an already unstable region is highly irresponsible. With no fewer than four rebel factions vying for land and influence in the nation, the possibility of backing the wrong faction is quite high. Injecting ourselves in regional politics has already had a disastrous effect in the Middle East. Further meddling will only add unnecessary casualties amongst our military personnel.

The LPWI suggests that we withdraw all of our military forces either to the US or to the closest friendly nation and allow Syrians to decide what is best for them and their country. Once the situation stabilizes, we can then renew diplomatic relations with the nation(s) that form from the chaos from this past weekend. We can provide assistance and counsel if asked, but we should otherwise let the Syrian people to embrace their newfound freedom and liberty and decide for themselves what their future holds.

For more on the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, please visit www.lpwi.org.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin 

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Press Secretary—Tim Johnson

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Invites You To Help Clean Up Dane County

 December 5, 2024

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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Invites You To Help Clean Up Dane County

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is proud to announce that our affiliate, the Libertarian Party of Dane County (LPDane) is once again hitting the streets to make Wisconsin a better place. The LPDane is gathering this Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9 am to clean up their stretch of Highway 19 in Token Creek as a part of the state's Adopt-A-Highway program.

The cleanup is open to anyone who wishes to help out. The meetup location is on Pederson Road behind The Shed tavern at 6335 Portage Rd. at 9 am. LPDane will be providing safety vests and bags. Dress for winter in Wisconsin and bring a can do attitude and help the LPDane members leave Wisconsin looking a little bit better than they found it.

For more information on LPDane, please visit their website: lpdane.org.

For more on the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, please visit www.lpwi.org.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin 

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Press Secretary—Tim Johnson

Liberty Needs Defending At Every Level

 December 3, 2024

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Liberty Needs Defending At Every Level

Emergency responders, education, and infrastructure maintenance are just a small sampling of the myriad of services that are organized and controlled by local government, yet few citizens can name more than one or two of the elected officials who are in charge of those decisions. 

This is why the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is making a push for candidates for local elections being held in the spring of 2025. Be they mayors, city/village/town council members, or school board members, these offices make the decisions that affect you every day. In order to return the government at all levels back to the ideals of freedom and liberty, these offices are just as important as federal elections.

If you have ever considered running for office, but didn't know where to start, the LPWI has a great resource page on their website: https://www.lpwi.org/run_for_office . 

If you are an advocate for liberty and think that you have what it takes to run for office, we can help. Email us today at: campaigns@lpwi.org

For more on the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin, please visit www.lpwi.org.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin 

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Press Secretary—Tim Johnson