Libertarian Presidential candidate Bob Barr will speak at Doherty Hall on the CMU campus on Friday, Oct 10. Doors open at 5, speakers start at 5:30, goes until 6:30 with a book signing afterward.

I should be introducing Rep Barr, so that should be interesting.

Things we need to do:
1. Put up posters...I made up a poster that will probably piss everyone off, check the files section.
2. Get our candidates there to hand out their lit.
3. Fill up the hall with sign-waivers (I've got the signs).
4. Hand out our C4L lit and recruit!

We're also going to try and have an event at Pitt earlier if we can get a room (anyone with a good idea for a restaurant with a nice meeting room email me please), a radio interview (KQV AM 1410), and in the evening have a fundraiser in Andy Tepper's house in Wexford ...if anyone is interested get in touch w/me.

Hope to see a lot of activists there!
-DaveP

You are cordially invited to a special evening event with information on the future of American Health Care from National Experts.

Health Care Solutions for Americans: A Compassionate and Common Sense Approach - American Ingenuity vs Centralized Planning

1. Evaluation of the Presidential Candidate Proposals
2. Cutting-Edge American Reform Successes Already in Place
3. An Historical Perspective with American Values

Special Pre-event Questions: You are invited to email your questions prior to the event for consideration by the moderator and speakers to eudrup3891@verizon.net.

Internet Video: the event will be recorded and available at www.sepp-online.com

Sponsor: Society for the Education of Physicians and Patients (SEPP) (www.sepp-online.com)

When: Wednesday October 8th, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Where: Duquesne University Power Center Ballroom, Park in the Forbes Street
Garage and take the elevator to the top Floor. Cross the Skywalk above
Forbes Street and enter the ballroom. (campus map)

Moderator: Jerry Bowyer Chief Economist for BenchMark Financial Network

Presenters:
* Michael Tanner of the Cato Institute (www.cato.org) - "Fork in the Road: McCain, Obama, and Health Care"
* Greg Scandlen of Consumers for Health Care Choices at the Heartland Institute (www.chcchoices.org) - "Free Market Health CareThe Revolution has Already Begun"

Reservations Required
email: cmiller@sepp-online.com or
Phone: 724-872-2236

Costs: None, but you must reserve ahead of time and parking is on your own.

Contact: Hans F Lessmann, OD, FCOVD, SEPP President hansflessmann@verizon.net or 412-448-6187

We are meeting to help campaign for Jim Barr who is running for represent in District 20 in PA. Jim received the required number of signatures and will be appearing on the ballot in the November election as a constitution party member.

Jim has made up reading materials for us to distribute to the public in order to get his name out there. We need to let people know that Jim is running!
This event will consist of volunteers getting together and going door to door with canvassing material for Jim. Registered voter lists will be provided to everyone at the Dave P's house.
Over the next 37 days we hope that enough people can lend some of their free time to his campaign. There is no Republican running and Jim has only 1 opponent. Thus Republicans should favor him and very probably, many independents. It's just about getting his name out there! Even if he does not win it will set him up for a later election and will give third parties more exposure. It is up to us to make this happen. This is what RP is hoping we can do. Hope to see you there!

Click here for details on the protests taking place in downtown Pittsburgh.

Or, if you do not live near the city, go to this site to search for organized rallies in your area.

http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/ :
Bailout foes plan day of protests
Posted: 12:24 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The public backlash against the Bush administration's proposal to use tax dollars to bail out Wall Street could spill into the streets Thursday.
"People all over the country are up in arms about this," said David Elliot, a spokesman for grassroots advocacy group UsAction. "Our members are livid, and they're hitting the streets."

At present, there are 220 events planned in more than 30 states, according to organizers at TrueMajority.com. A number of organizations have contributed to the planning of the protests, including Democracy for America, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) and labor unions.

Thanks for the heads up Crystal!

Here's some literature for distribution courtesy of the Campaign for Liberty:
Crisis on Wall Street Flyer, Slim Jim

September 20-21, 2008
Begins Noon Saturday with candlelight vigil at dusk
Closing ceremony 2 pm Sunday
Show your patriotism and honor the POWs and MIAs by bearing the U.S. flag for 15 minutes during the 26 hour Vigil.

Soldiers and Sailors Hall
4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh 15213

Event Flyer
News Release and Agenda

For more details go here.