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We do not aim to be popular.
We aim to be true and correct.
Sometimes that means your feelings will be hurt because you're wrong.
That's not us being assholes, that's you rejecting reality. Simple as...
A Veterans’ Day Message
From The Arizona Libertarian Party Chairman
We honor our Veterans (and all enlisted) by respecting their lives and not carelessly sacrificing them for special interest and exploitative gain.
The most recent data* out of the VA (The U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs) notes that, after accounting for age differences, the ARIZONA Veteran suicide rate WAS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER than the national Veteran suicide rate and WAS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER than the national general population suicide rate. Someone I love struggles with this issue every minute of every day. They joined the Marine Corps because of their grandfather, my father, who served in WWII. They enlisted willing to sacrifice their life for honor and patriotism and came home feeling lied to. This story is far too common, and decades of hindsight regarding the negative repercussions of war have not informed present-day representatives sufficiently to avoid making the same mistakes with the lives of our younger generations.
Once the most decorated Marine General, Smedley D. Butler wrote: "War is a racket. It always has been. It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, surely the most vicious. It is the only one international in scope. It is the only one in which the profits are reckoned in dollars and the losses in lives." With General Butler, I say, "There are only two things we should fight for. One is our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights."
As I express my respect and appreciation for our Veterans (and enlisted who will one day be Veterans) I echo U. S. Army Air Force pilot, George McGovern's words, "I'm fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in."
DEFEND THE GUARD ACT
The Arizona Libertarian Party calls for an end to The War Party – “The United States should both avoid entangling alliances and abandon its attempts to act as policeman for the world.” (Libertarian Party Platform). Congress must reclaim its collective power to restrain the Executive Branch as was intended by The U.S. Constitution and its Founders.
“The Constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore, no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.” -George Washington
“The Constitution supposes, what the History of all Governments demonstrates, that the Executive is the branch of power most interested in war, and most prone to it. It has accordingly with studied care vested the question of war to the Legislature.” -James Madison, The Father of the Constitution
“We have already given in example one effectual check to the dog of war by transferring the power of letting him loose from the Executive to the Legislative body. . .” and “Considering that Congress alone is constitutionally invested with the power of changing our condition from peace to war, I have thought it my duty to await their authority for using force in any degree which could be avoided.” -Thomas Jefferson, The author of the Declaration of Independence
The Arizona Libertarian Party continues to support the Defend The Guard Act, and will continually strive for the just treatment and care of those individuals who offered to or actually made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their fellow countrymen and women.
The American Legion daily toast to Veterans every day at 7pm:
To Those That Went!
To Those That Are There Still!
To Those That Have Not Returned!
To Those That Never Will!
We salute you.
In Liberty,
Dru Heaton, AZLP Chairman
*2026 report is based on 2024 data.
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Arizona had a cottage food law come up two years in a row.
It was known locally as the tamale bill 🫔
1st year it was rejected because of petty politics.
2nd year it passed quietly.
Sometimes good policy shouldn't have a spotlight on it until after passing.
Small businesses deserve room to grow. Whether you make jam, candy, spice blends, bread, or other cottage foods, local stores should be an opportunity to reach more customers.
The Libertarian Party of Washington proposes changing RCW 69.22.010(1), RCW 69.22.020(2) and (4), and WAC 16-149-040 to open a path for cottage food resale through licensed Washington businesses, including wholesale and consignment.
Keep packaged products clearly labeled and limit unpackaged food service to food-permitted establishments. Give small producers more ways to grow, local shops more products to offer, and customers more choices.
Follow us for more policy proposals to support small businesses, expand opportunity, and make Washington more affordable.
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I swear conservatives have never read the constitution.
The Constitution does not authorize impeachment for a Secretary carrying out the orders of the Executive. That would give Congress direct power over Executive functions
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Article II, Section 4 subjects all civil Officers, including Cabinet secretaries, to impeachment for high crimes and misdemeanors. No exception for following presidential orders. Belknap (1876) and Mayorkas (2024) were impeached.
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In spite of all other objections, it is a genuinely good thing that young people are obtaining office.
Boomers have been in power for far too long.
ASU is ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for graduate employability, but our students aren't waiting until graduation to make an impact. At 19, sophomore Sebastian Matta has been elected Maricopa County Clerk of Superior Court. Congratulations, Sebastian! nytimes.com/2026/11/07/us/po…
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If I have to wait to be shot to shoot back that's suicide by any other name. Defensive use of force is utilized to eliminate a threat to life liberty and property.
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Libertarians are not suicidal pacifists. We believe in defense wich includes defending against clear and present danger, of which threats apply.
Nope. Nobody makes you react except you, therefore it's your own action and reaction and not a NAP violation.
If I say I'm going to punch you in the nose, that's just words until I actually do it, at which point a defensive response to the action of punching you in the nose is warranted. But responding to just words is "He hit me back first!" which is aggression and a NAP violation.
According to libertarian ethics the only thing that wouldn't fall under free speech is a directed threat of force.
