tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108460972024-03-07T11:26:50.923-08:00Karl Hess ClubAffiliated with Los Angeles's libertarian <a href="http://www.karlhessclub.org">Karl Hess Club</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-57508718554781033572022-11-20T00:29:00.007-08:002022-11-20T00:31:13.307-08:00Edward L. Plumb, R.I.P.Edward L. Plumb, a past guest speaker at the Karl Hess Club, died on March 5, 2021 at the age of 64.Edward L. Plumb was a producer and writer known for The Vampire Hunters' Club, Her Morbid Desires, and The Boneyard Collection.
He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild and other industry trade
associations. He lived and worked in the greater Los Angeles area.
He is credited with Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-14469685149245441802022-11-18T01:01:00.000-08:002022-11-18T01:01:06.622-08:00Sharon Presley, R.I.P.Sharon Presley, a frequent guest speaker at the Karl Hess Club, died on October 31, 2022 at the age of 79.Presley had a Ph.D. in social
psychology which she received from the City University of New York. Her dissertation was a study of political resisters
to authority. Her mentor was
Dr. Stanley Milgram, author of the classic study, Obedience
to
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-70351642588548797102022-06-15T04:06:00.004-07:002022-11-18T00:51:51.493-08:00Carl Marty Swinney, R.I.P.Michael J. Everling reports:We were saddened to learn of the passing away of Carl Marty Swinney on May 11, in Lincoln, New Mexico.Marty was an indefatigable activist in southern California and New Mexico, often running for office on the Libertarian ticket. He also served a term as New Mexico LP chairman. A medical professional by trade, he was a man of many talents and abilities, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-84166557211813202302022-06-12T00:01:00.000-07:002022-06-12T00:01:02.670-07:00The Bitcoin Field Guide Exudes Libertarian FervorLibertarians have long been interested
in Bitcoin, blockchain, and cryptocurrency in general, as a means of
circumventing state centralized banking. A recent documentary
(released just before the crypto crash of 2022) exudes that
libertarian fervor.For my review of 2021's The
Bitcoin Filed Guide, click here.
============Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-68286119345033999342022-04-25T01:09:00.003-07:002022-04-25T01:11:29.425-07:00Libertarian Party of California Runs No Candidates for June Primary ElectionI've been inactive in the Libertarian Party for a while now. And it seems I'm not alone.I recently received the California Voters Guide for the upcoming June 7, 2022 primary election. I was surprised to see that not a single Libertarian candidate bothered to run for office throughout the state, or in my area -- Los Angeles County. Take a look at the list of candidates. Apart from plenty of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-85287124558033908822022-04-19T01:54:00.000-07:002022-04-19T01:54:20.902-07:00Joseph Miranda Welcomes End to Covid LockdownsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-45396972829172468292021-04-22T23:51:00.001-07:002021-04-22T23:51:19.805-07:00Even Second Hand Marijuana Smoke is HarmfulLibertarians tend to be blindly (irrationally) defensive of marijuana. Because The State prohibited marijuana smoking for so long, it must be a good thing.
But consider these facts, taken from the American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation website:
* Secondhand smoke from combusted marijuana contains fine particulate matter that can be breathed deeply into the lungs, which can cause lung irritationUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-79735979383430195792021-03-10T20:22:00.001-08:002021-03-10T20:22:58.843-08:00Samuel E. Konkin III Archive ProjectVictor Koman writes:
I have a lot of Sam’s papers, notes, calendars, and letters to and from libertarian luminaries such as Murray Rothbard, Bob Kephart, Sharon Presley, Karl Hess, Tibor Machan, Wendy McElroy, Lew Rockwell, James J. Martin, Robert Shea, Robert Anton Wilson, Kerry Thornley, Chris Tame, and many others.
Not counting the back issues of New Libertarian magazines and newsletters IUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-6046188532085682222021-01-29T17:58:00.000-08:002021-01-29T17:58:13.839-08:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 13It seems more likely now that on-site, and perhaps even indoor, dining may be available by our next meeting in February. We will confirm our plans at the time of the eMinder.The silver lining, if there is any, is that the delay afforded Linda a bit more time to formulate her commentary based on the changes we are already seeing and on the policies we might expect from the incoming powers.We Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-33885186840832559422021-01-12T09:41:00.003-08:002021-01-12T09:42:29.420-08:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 12Again, unfortunately, we must suspend our program at least until February due to unavailability of our venue.The silver lining, if there is any, is that the delay affords Linda a bit more time to formulate her commentary based on the changes we are already seeing and on the policies we might expect from the incoming regime.We regret the delay and also the opportunity to gather in our “agora of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-37953508473159245992021-01-06T13:28:00.000-08:002021-01-06T13:28:35.959-08:00 Joseph Miranda Discusses Cyberwar GamingKHC member Joseph Miranda discusses cyberwar gaming. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-3881700566588044312020-12-21T10:46:00.003-08:002020-12-21T10:46:16.970-08:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 11Michael B. Everling writes:
We spoke to the
manager at Dinah's on Saturday, December 19, for an update on
availability.Sorry folks. No
KHC in December, due to the continuation of the closure of on-site
dining in Los Angeles County. YES, this is getting a bit
tedious. Thus, we regret having to stand down yet again this
season.Our plan now is to
move Linda's program to January 2021, and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-38289200785929208692020-09-29T10:25:00.011-07:002020-09-29T10:36:05.051-07:00Tom McClintock's Recommendations for California's November 2020 State Ballot PropositionsCalifornia Congressman Tom McClintock offers his recommendations on California's November 2020 state ballot propositions:Proposition 14 – Brewster’s Billions: NO. “Brewster’s Millions” tells the story of a fictional character in 1902, who, in order to inherit $7 million, must first spend $1 million in a year and have nothing to show for it. In 2004, California voters were convinced to spend $3 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-91417608254587284052020-08-13T16:39:00.004-07:002020-08-13T16:39:45.196-07:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 10
Michael B. Everling writes:
Somewhat good news for a change. A glimmer of hope going into August.
On Monday August 10, Fernando, the manager at Dinah’s told me that while indoor dining is still restricted, there is outside patio dining available.
So-called physical distancing rules are in effect, as well as a six person limit on the number of diners at each table, and adjacent tables must beUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-44311792454036540642020-07-31T22:57:00.001-07:002020-08-13T16:39:59.763-07:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 9
Michael B. Everling reports:
On July 28, I was advised by the duty manager at Dinah's that there is no indication as to when indoor dining will be resumed. Thus we will continue to suspend through August.
I will contact Dinah’s again the Wednesday before our scheduled meeting in order to confirm status just in case there are any changes that might benefit us, and then advise in the eMinder.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-22031029609439577862020-07-14T01:32:00.000-07:002020-07-14T01:33:19.529-07:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 8
Michael B. Everling writes:
Well, here we go again. Just when
things seemed to be getting back on track, we must yet again, with
great regret, stand down the club meetings due to the non
availability of our venue.
Sadly, this situation may obtain for the
next several months based on information.
In the interim, we will publish, as
usual, our ennouncements and eminders to keep you up to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-83460192310828883682020-06-10T17:54:00.003-07:002020-06-10T17:55:22.751-07:00Loscon 47 Canceled Due to Covid-19
Today I received the following email:
Members and Friends,With
the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic being felt in many sectors, we
are not immune I'm sorry to say. The fallout of these effects sadly
means that we will be postponing Loscon 47 until next year. We are
rescheduling Loscon 47 for Thanksgiving weekend (November 26th through
November 28th 2021).
We will be rolling Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-1833290609510484742020-06-02T22:35:00.000-07:002020-06-02T22:35:47.358-07:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 7
Michael B. Everling reports:
On June 1, I spoke to Jazmin at Dinah's and it seems as though we
will be on for June 15. Things are projected to be close to 95% of
normal.
We are to be limited to ten persons in the usual place, the back
dining room. We must be done and out by 8 p.m. Regular hours to nine
o’clock will come later, perhaps by July.
Diners are to enter the
restaurant with Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-62537836689378163102020-05-28T10:58:00.004-07:002020-05-28T10:58:29.182-07:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 6
Michael B. Everling reports:
On Tuesday, May 26, I spoke to Angie, one of the managers at Dinah's Family Restaurant, our regular venue for over ten years. She said that their best guess is that indoor dining will not be restored before at least July 1.
I will consult with Dinah's management again by the end of June, if not earlier, to get updated information.
This means, of course, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-9539922882018594042020-05-16T08:05:00.000-07:002020-05-16T08:06:33.757-07:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 5
Michael B. Everling reports:
It is with great regret that we
are suspending club meetings until further notice.
Due to the extension of the "Safer at home" edicts -- state,
county, and city -- Dinah's will not reopen their dining room
until at least August. We will continue to monitor their progress
toward resuming normal operations. We hope to
reschedule Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-54090150612623603482020-05-13T08:29:00.000-07:002020-05-13T08:29:17.530-07:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 4
From Michael B. Everling:
I spoke to Angie at Dinah's. She said that they have not yet gotten a definitive answer as to reopening. It is possible they won't restart indoor dining on Friday, as previously thought. I'll call Dinah's again on Friday
Even if the are nominally open for business on Monday, it is probable there will be rules in place that may preclude our meeting.
So, bottom line,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-79767521217546957882020-04-28T21:01:00.002-07:002020-04-28T21:01:26.040-07:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 3
From Michael B. Everling:
Today, Monday April 27, I spoke to Angie, one of the managers at Dinah’s, our long time venue.
The current projection is that the dining room will reopen on Friday May 15, so we should be able to resume our normal schedule on Monday May 18.
This could change however, so we will continue to monitor the situation and report to you our intentions by the time of the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-69462230254839274552020-04-02T15:34:00.001-07:002020-04-02T15:34:58.200-07:00Coronavirus Closure Update No. 2
Michael B. Everling writes:
As of March 31, we
must again postpone our monthly meeting due to the exigent situation.
We have confirmed that our venue will not be available through at
least April 30.
We hope and trust we will resume in May. Our schedule
has been adjusted to reflect this circumstance. We thank you for your
patience and understanding.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-56675863267214787062020-03-18T09:31:00.000-07:002020-03-18T09:33:09.213-07:00Conoravirus Closure Update
Michael B. Everling writes:
Dear Karl Hessian,
We regret that it was necessary to postpone the March meeting to April, at very late notice, due to the closure of our venue. This is uncertain, but we trust that by April we may resume as usual.
We trust that our speaker for April, Bob Weber, will then have a thing or two to say about this virus situation. We will reschedule the programUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10846097.post-26546763492433019782020-01-16T17:01:00.002-08:002020-01-16T17:01:55.505-08:00Butler Shaffer, R.I.P.
Michael B. Everling reports:
Butler
Shaffer passed away Monday December 30 at the age of 84. Butler was a valued
friend and colleague in The Cause. He was a past speaker at the Karl
Hess Club and the 2010 recipient of The Samuel Edward Konkin III
Memorial Chauntecleer, the KHC’s highest award for service.
Our sincere condolences to Jane, Bretigne and all the family and to his many friendsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0