Are you frustrated by all the random knowledge you have, and nothing to show for it? Do you know about sports, movies, science, politics, or world events? Do you like great food and/or beer? You’re in luck! You can do it all at LPBexar’s trivia night this October. You can come to play, eat, drink, or just hangout with like minded people and learn about Libertarianism. See you there!
Join us as we head into the air conditioner for our July meetup of networking, fun, and camaraderie! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and informal setting.
Date: Tue Jul 18 2023
Time: 18:30:00 (Central Daylight Time)
Location: 13259 Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
Bring your ideas for activism and outreach for the Fall and Winter! We’d love to discuss them!
As the 2023 municipal election season in San Antonio draws near, it is essential that we take a closer look at the candidates running for office and the policies they propose. Your vote in this election will directly impact the future of our city, and it is crucial that you make an informed decision. That’s why we at LPBexar have compiled a comprehensive survey of candidates’ stances on various issues affecting San Antonio.
Our 2023 San Antonio Candidate Survey is a voting guide that features responses from the candidates to multiple issues that are affecting our community. It is designed to help voters make informed decisions by providing them with an unbiased analysis of each candidate’s views on general principles, public safety, local economy, city services, and education.
Our survey is unique in that we have also highlighted the candidates who aligned best with the Libertarian stances on these issues. These accolades are a reflection of our belief that the Libertarian philosophy is the best approach to governance and that candidates who share these values are likely to represent our community’s interests better.
Our survey covers a broad range of topics, including:
General Principles: This section covers the candidates’ positions on individual rights, government size, and scope, among other principles.
Public Safety: This section covers the candidates’ views on law enforcement and criminal justice issues, such as police accountability, criminal justice reform, and the use of force.
Local Economy: This section covers the candidates’ views on economic development, job creation, and business regulations.
City Services: This section covers the candidates’ views on infrastructure, transportation, and public services.
Education: This section covers the candidates’ views on education policy, including school choice, curriculum standards, and funding.
Our survey is a valuable resource for voters who want to learn more about the candidates running for office in San Antonio. We encourage you to take the time to review our survey and consider each candidate’s views on the issues that matter most to you.
We believe that informed voters are the key to a healthy democracy, and we hope that our survey will help you make a more informed decision on election day. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to seeing you at the polls.
LPBexar Chair, JR Haseloff, provides remarks at City Council Public Session, March 22, 2023.
This week, multiple members of the local Libertarian Party affiliate in Bexar County attended a public comment session to provide remarks on the City of San Antonio’s use of eminent domain to take Moses Roses’ Hideout from it’s owner, Vince Cantu.
Taken out of context, this may seem to indicate that the Libertarian Party will resort to violence. It is important to note that the principle of non-aggression is a core belief that has bound Libertarians together since the party’s founding in 1971. This principle asserts that individuals have the right to pursue their own interests without interference from others, as long as they do not initiate force or fraud against others.
Cherry picking sensationalist quotes may drive clicks, but the intent of the remarks as evidenced below is to prevent violence. In ensuring this end is met, it is vital that our politicians have a correct read on the pulse of their constituents. Again, we only pray that City of San Antonio and Texas politicians are receiving this message.
LPBexar’s full COME AND TAKE IT eminent domain rally can be found here:
Dear Members of the City Council, My name is JR Haseloff and I am the Chair of the Libertarian Party of Bexar County. I stand before you today to voice my firm opposition to your eminent domain vote which takes Moses Roses Hideout from Vince Cantu. It is an absolute travesty that you were willing to take it away from him in order to checks notes expand the footprint of the Alamo. The Alamo? A location where grown men found it quite reasonable to fight and die for the ideas of individualism and private property rights and in order to stand against the VERY similar government overreach that you yourselves are exhibiting today. The Alamo is a symbol of freedom and liberty, and as much as your staffers fill your twitter timelines with fake reverence to the ‘great Spirit of Texas’, your actions spit in the face of Texans who truly value what it stands for. Your use of eminent domain is an affront to the very principles of the Alamo and upon which this great nation was founded. I don’t want to parse words… What you are doing is nothing short of theft. You are taking property that does not belong to you and giving it to someone else for their own purposes/profit. This is unacceptable and must be stopped. I call on you, members of the City Council, first, quit hiding behind the City Attorney’s instructions of “Just don’t publicly comment on it”, next, take immediate actions to engage with the Alamo Trust, develop new plans that don’t require the use of stolen property, engage the GLO Office and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, quit letting them bully you. Stand up for what is right protect a private property owner here in San Antonio. This is your job. If you forget your job voters will remember you 24April (as early Voting begins) through May6th, your reelection day. And to the people of San Antonio, I urge you to join us in our fight. Make your voices heard, replace these tyrants on City Council, and signal that the people will not stand for this injustice. Not in Texas, Not in San Antonio, And DEFINITELY NOT on the grounds of the Alamo. To finalize, last week, I was honored to emcee the COME AND TAKE IT eminent domain rally at Travis Park. And while that rally was, out of an abundance of caution, marketed as a “peaceful protest”, I have to testify that grown men, individuals and organizations alike, once again are now signaling that they are prepared to sacrifice much more to prevent your theft of Moses Rose’s Hideout. I can only pray that you and our Texas politicians are receiving this message. In conclusion, let me be clear: we will not stand idly by and watch as you steal the property from our fellow citizens. We will fight back, and we will win. Thank you.
Members of the Libertarian Party of Bexar County conclude a Rally and protest march at Vince Cantu’s Moses Roses Last Hideout.
No formal agenda, no speakers scheduled, just being good patrons of Moses Roses Hideout and discussing next steps. COME JOIN US!
Following LPBexar’s COME AND TAKE IT Eminent Domain Rally, March’s social will be an informal debrief on site to discuss maintaining momentum and important next steps.
There will be pizza!
Come join us and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome to come learn more about the Party, ask questions, and get to know others in LPBexar!
