Ed Rutledge for Lieutenant Governor

LP Illinois to Defend Petitions

Ed — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:11:16 +0000

After filing 48,000+ signatures to secure their place on the ballot, Illinois Libertarians will begin their active defense against a challenge mounted by their GOP opponent aimed at depriving Illinois voters of real choice in November. This defense will begin on August 2nd in Springfield.

03/27 Libertarian Budget Released

Ed — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:06:14 +0000

Lex Green released the proposed Libertarian budget for fiscal year 2011. http://www.electlex.com/issues.php

06/01 – LP Chicago

Ed — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:39:04 +0000

Join the Libertarian Party of Chicago at 7:00 pm at the Lincoln Restaurant, Lincoln, Irving Park and Damen. There will not be a business mtg this time, but there will be a re-cap of the National Convention.

05/24 – Ballot Access

Ed — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:48:52 +0000

We are in the homestretch. Four weeks to go. Keep up the good work, and we'll offer Illinois voters a real choice!

Rule of Law Pledge

Ed — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:46:49 +0000

Ed signed the Rule of Law Revolution Pledge on May 13th, promising to abide by the Constitutions of the United States and of Illinois.

What Is a Libertarian, Anyway?

Ed — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:51:18 +0000

There are plenty of accurate ways of describing what it means to be a Libertarian.

A Libertarian believes that You are better able to manage Your life than a group of politicians.

A Libertarian believes that, while there is a role for government, smaller government is generally more efficient than bigger government, that local government is generally more effective than a distant bureaucracy, and that the proper role of government is to secure your rights.

A Libertarian believes that each of us has an individual and personal responsibility to help those around us, but that compassion must be voluntary, that forced charity is not charity at all. Libertarians believe that You, like most people, are generous and glad to help those in need without government coercion.

Libertarianism is the combination of Freedom (owning yourself, and living your life in any peaceful way you choose), Responsibility (refraining from the use of force against others, except in defense), and Tolerance (honoring and respecting the peaceful choices of others).

The Golden Rule. The non-initiation of force. Live and let live. A Libertarian appreciates and respects these concepts.

In fact, you learned to be a Libertarian back in Kindergarten:

- Don't hurt other people.

- Don't take their things.

- Keep your promises.

If you want to see what a Libertarian looks like, go to a mirror and you will probably see one staring back at you.

Petitioning begins March 23rd

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:23:18 +0000

The Libertarian Party of Illinois has until June 18th to collect 50,000 signatures. If you would like to volunteer to help collect signatures or would like more information, you can select the Ballot Access Petitioning link under support at the top of the page.

Libertarian Candidate Forum Normal

Ed — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:36:20 +0000

Saturday, February 20

12:30-3:30

Illinois State University

Old Main Ballroom

100 N University Street

Normal, Illinois

If you are in the Bloomington-Normal area on February 20th, stop by the Old Main Ballroom to meet the Libertarian Party's slate for the 2010 elections. Candidates will each give a short introduction, followed by a Q&A session.

Libertarian Candidate Forum Urbana

Ed — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:27:37 +0000

Saturday, February 20, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Illini Union, Room 217

1401 W Green Street

Urbana, Illinois

If you are in the Urbana-Champaign area on February 20th, stop by the Illini Union to meet the Libertarian Party's slate for the 2010 elections. Candidates will each give a short introduction, followed by a Q&A session.

New Website

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:38:55 +0000

The website receives a much needed update to the look and feel. We hope that you like it.