Labor Party Spring 2014 Convention - New Orleans, LA

[Napoleon]

X Nap

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IDS SENATE:

[X] Maxwell (Democratic-Republican)
[  ] North Carolina Yankee (Federalist)

MIDEAST SENATE:

[  ] Benconstine (The People's Party)
[X] DC Al Fine (Federalist)
[  ] MadmanMotley (Democratic-Republican)

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X Seattle

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I think we should have a discussion on the public ownership planks.

I understand the case for public ownership of the electrical grid, but I'm less aware of why nationalizing energy production would be a good idea, particularly as distributed generation (e.g. solar panels on the roof of a residence) becomes more prevalent.

Public ownership of transportation also leaves me confused. I don't have even a general sense of how that would be implemented or what it would entail. Does this mean nationalizing transportation networks only, or would it mean taking over everything from airlines to shipping?

Also, what problem would public ownership of iron and steel solve? Is there any evidence that the shortages of these materials have limited domestic production?


I'm also concerned about single-payer auto insurance creating perverse incentives. Wouldn't this policy benefit people with vehicles at the expense of those without them? And wouldn't benefit people with more expensive vehicles over those with cheaper vehicles?

Seconded

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We need to strengthen the penalties on members that defy our candidacy rules.

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Nay

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Chair:

[X] Adam Griffin
[  ] Write-in:

Vice-Chair:

[X] TNF
[  ] Write-in:

General Secretary:

[X] Barnes
[  ] Write-in:

Attorney-At-Law:

[X] Write-in: Bacon King

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I'm not sure I understand the issue people have with tactical voting...its a strategy game...all voting is tactical.

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Nay