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Having voted to leave the protectionist bloc known as the European Union, was it too much to expect our politicians to carry out the wishes of the people? Fearful of the public response, once again, it is all being done in a devious way, using the need to avoid a hard border in Ireland. The Windsor Framework is a complete betrayal of UK sovereignty and leaves the border in the Irish Sea. Giving EU law primacy in Northern Ireland is going to affect the whole of the UK, incentivising the shadowing of EU laws. We are on the verge of handing back our powers to the EU all over again. Unelected Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, may claim to have been a Brexiteer, but he was one that was so quiet that no one can remember anything he said on the issue. Now he is showing his true WEF colours. Meanwhile, the EU themselves disbursed another €1.5 billion to Ukraine, with Unelected (notice a theme here?) President Ursula von der Leyen saying “(it) puts Ukraine firmly on its EU path by supporting reforms – good governance and financial stability, for example. Together we’re writing Ukraine’s future.” The common problem here, apart from being shackled with leaders that none of us voted for, is the EU’s relentless quest for territorial expansion. It will not just see the biggest democratic vote in this country’s history overturned, but also extend the eastern border right up to Russia. On the day that our puppet Prime Minister decided to send depleted uranium shells and Challenger 2 tanks to Kyiv, when UK forces are struggling for numbers, EU expansionism is proving very dangerous indeed.

The LNC will meet in person over the weekend of March 11-12, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The LNC Secretary will be updating the OneNote for this meeting with the supporting documentation and other information at: https://tinyurl.com/March2023LNCMeeting. Any further questions should be directed to the LNC Secretary Caryn Ann Harlos at 561-523-2250 or secretary@lp.org. Hotel Information Book by Feb 20 for savings Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown – 2020 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 Join us at our Ramada Plaza Albuquerque Midtown hotel for comfortable accommodations near I-25 and I-40. We’re just a few miles from the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and offer a free airport shuttle. Amenities for the Libertarian Party include complimentary parking, free hot breakfast, free high-speed WiFi in rooms & meeting spaces plus use of our fitness center & indoor pool to help you get the most out of your stay. Reserve early by 02/20 & you’ll get a free drink coupon for Dukes Bar & Grill! Hotel Info | Sleeping Room Info: Highly discounted $81 per night for S/D Rooms. Thank you to Robert for working his magic! Reservations: By calling (505) 884-2511 & asking for the Libertarian Party Meeting Rate Group Code 030823LIB or preferably by reserving online using this link: https://tinyurl.com/LNC0323 Full Reservation Link: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/albuquerque-new-mexico/ramada-by-wyndham-albuquerque-midtown/rooms-rates?&checkInDate=03/08/2023&checkOutDate=03/13/2023&groupCode=030823LIB

The EU is in crisis. The prices of emission allowances are still rising. The price of the emission allowance exceeded the threshold of 100 euros. This is a record amount and a big risk for the current industry. Our newly elected vice president, Robert Vlášek, sees the cause of the energy crisis precisely in emission allowances. The increasing price of emission allowances has a large share in the final price of electricity and other energies. At the same time, increased production costs are reflected in food prices. It turns out that the European Union’s climate protection attempts are contributing to the current economic crisis. Further plans within the so-called Green Deal could bring European market competitiveness to the freezing point. As Svobodní, we propose withdrawing from the Green Deal. We believe that banning internal combustion engines and increasing the price of emission allowances will cause significant damage to the economy. In the long term, we consider the European policy for climate protection to be insufficiently transparent and ineffective. Do you see it the same way? Join us! Become our supporter and support us in our work. We will always defend a leaner and more economical state that does not throw sticks under the feet of hardworking people.

That we haven’t seen the benefits of Brexit is down to one thing only – this current embarrassment of a corrupt government. It has spectacularly failed to take advantage of our supposed departure from the protectionist bloc. Where are the trade deals we were promised with the 167 or so nations of the world that are NOT in the EU? Liz Truss made her name by hurtling round the world signing new treaties with countries left, right and centre during the transitory period. There are currently 71, but the vast majority of those were carbon copies of the deals we had in place as a member of the EU. It leaves us without a deal with half the globe. The UK is also being hindered by the woke green agenda, at which we are trying to lead the world, despite having just 1% of its population. Businesses also had the volatility of gas and electric prices to deal with, discouraging investment. Rarely does the Libertarian Party quote a Labour politician, but this one seems appropriate right now; “This island is almost made of coal and surrounded by fish. Only an organizing genius could produce a shortage of coal and fish in Great Britain at the same time.” – Aneurin Bevan. We seem to have found that genius, indeed, more than one of them! But his quite illustrates perfectly just two of the areas where there is massive scope for improvement. It is in no way “green” to keep mines closed in the UK then drag an inferior Chinese product halfway round the world in a diesel-powered ship. Ask Germany, which is relying on coal to keep warm after the issues with Putin’s gas. The power station at Ratcliffe on Soar used to take virtually all the coal mined in Nottinghamshire, so it didn’t travel very far before use. It has an output of 2.116 Gigawatts which is enough to meet the Electricity needs of around 2,000,000 homes. Closing it would be folly. The wind doesn’t always blow, and the sun doesn’t always shine. We need it until (reliable) renewable capacity is always available. As for fish, well, we still haven’t got our waters back under the terms of Theresa May’s diabolical deal. So, when the next “Rejoiner” starts their mindless inane babble about waiting to see the benefits of Brexit, ask them when it is going to happen. Martin Day – Party Secretary

Most of the parties in the Storting want to wind up Norway’s most important industry in the short or long term – without having a concrete plan on how to cover the state’s revenue gap. Typically, a full 20% of the national budget is subsidized by the oil and gas industry. To ensure a sustainable economy, the Liberals want to preserve this industry and the over 150,000 jobs it creates. 👷

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The Zurich cantonal and government elections will take place on February 12, 2023. In contrast to the National Council elections, the LP will not take part in these. This confronts us with the question of an election recommendation. The Libertarian Party Zurich first notes that in the last 3 years, especially with Covid, the big parties have failed over a long distance. Even the so-called bourgeois parties, which ostensibly promote freedom and personal responsibility, were unable to avert the coercive measures or even explicitly supported them. Even if the LP ZH does not share all of Aufrecht’s concerns and views, we are united in the fight against these unspeakable, divisive, misanthropic, state coercive measures. We therefore recommend the joint list of Upright/Free List for election. Aufrecht is a citizens’ platform that was created in the course of the covid coercive measures. The grassroots movement defends itself against state dictates and strives for more freedom and personal responsibility. In addition to the critical questioning of state power, the clear positioning against lobbying and a return to subsidiarity and federalism should be positively emphasized. Patrick Jetzer, entrepreneur in the gold trade, is also a member of the initiative committee of www.notrechtsinitiative.ch, which is chaired by Artur Terekhov. As a result, there is already a selective and valuable cooperation between LP and Aufrecht. We therefore recommend voting Aufrecht/Freie Liste in the Zurich cantonal elections and writing Patrick Jetzer on the ballot paper in the government elections.

Nuclear energy is the standout “clean alternative” to coal and gas for reliable baseload power, the Liberal Democrats say. Liberal Democrats NSW Upper House candidate, John Ruddick, says nuclear energy is the obvious choice to lower carbon dioxide emissions. “Nuclear energy is safe, reliable and produces zero carbon emissions, which is a goal of governments and climate activists who push the ‘net zero’ agenda,” John says. John argues so-called renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar are unreliable, expensive and not even that clean. “These energy sources are subsidised by taxpayers,” John says. “Wind turbines and solar panels have a finite lifespan, and after 10 to 20 years they must be scrapped as toxic waste. This is clearly not sustainable.” John argues many people’s idea of nuclear energy is stuck in the 1950s and hasn’t kept up with the new technology that makes nuclear extremely safe and efficient. “People have a fear of nuclear energy because of past nuclear accidents from very old reactors,” John says. “This is no longer the case with small modular reactors, which need very little space to operate and can generate cheap energy 24 hours a day. They plug straight into the grid and produce next to no waste and are very safe.” “Compare that with wind turbines and solar panel farms, which require a huge amount of land. They don’t produce power when the wind stops blowing or the sun sets.” The Liberal Democrats have long been advocates for nuclear energy. “We are lobbying government to lift the ban on nuclear energy and get out of the way,” John says. “Then private enterprises and researchers can work together to find the most effective way to develop nuclear energy production and plug truly clean power into the grid.” For more information about the Liberal Democrats stand on nuclear energy, go to: https://www.ldp.org.au/cheap_energy Original link: https://www.ldp.org.au/nuclear_power_the_way_to_go_say_lib_dems

December 12, 2022 Original link: https://www.lp.org/its-time-to-take-prison-reform-in-alabama-seriously-by-angela-mcardle/