{"id":13111,"date":"2024-07-26T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grumblingsmedia.com\/newgmweb\/?p=13111"},"modified":"2025-02-18T15:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T20:27:12","slug":"libertarian-party-leadership-kiss-the-ring-or-gtfo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grumblingsmedia.com\/newgmweb\/libertarian-party-leadership-kiss-the-ring-or-gtfo\/","title":{"rendered":"Libertarian Party Leadership: Kiss the Ring or GTFO!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br>In this episode of Free For All, Big John discusses the ongoing controversy within the Libertarian Party, specifically state affiliates that refuse to support the chosen candidates, and calls for adherence to party bylaws. He also delves into Joe Biden&#8217;s decision to drop out of the presidential race and its potential implications. Overall, Big John raises concerns about the direction and effectiveness of the Libertarian Party under McArdle&#8217;s leadership.<br><br>Join pioneering podcaster <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grumblingsmedia.com\/newgmweb\/sports-grumblings-founder-john-t-georgopoulos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Big John<\/a><\/strong> as he plots to take over the world, then leave you the Hell alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Libertarian Party Leadership | Kiss the Ring or GTFO!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jdz5rsgoWNo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" 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view video<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chapters:<\/strong><br>00:00:00 Opening <br>00:01:19 Impact of Joe Biden Dropping Out of the Presidential Race <br>00:12:28 Controversy Within the Libertarian Party <br>00:15:26 Adhering to Party Bylaws and Supporting Chosen Candidates <br>00:19:43 Confirmation of Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat on the Colorado Ballot <br>00:25:47 Choosing Between Adherence and Resignation <br>00:39:12 Internal Conflicts and Leadership Issues <br>00:53:47 Financial Challenges and Donor Loss <br>01:01:17 What is the Role of Michael Heise? <br>01:02:13 Controversial Fundraising Strategies <br>01:09:44 The Need for Change in Leadership<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of Free For All, Big John discusses the ongoing controversy within the Libertarian Party, specifically state affiliates 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