Jay Gillotte (MI)

Reformed Objectivist but lifetime Libertarian. Forty years business owner. Fifty years unapologetic pothead.

[Jay Gillotte (MI) @GillotteJay]

Have caused this action to be taken. Since you’ve declared that you’re not a libertarian and attacked our platform the Libertarian party shouldn’t support you.

[Jay Gillotte (MI) @GillotteJay]

@Hudson4Governor
Mr. Hudson.
I’m pleased to announce that the West Michigan Libertarian party is a third local affiliate in Michigan to disavow your campaign.
Your recent rants repeatedly saying “Fuck the Libertarian Party”

[Jay Gillotte (MI) @GillotteJay]

@LpmcBryce Actually, you’re the one that ought to go

[Jay Gillotte (MI) @GillotteJay]

@susanhogarth Perfect example of why not all publicity is good publicity.
We have to get the albatross that is Anthony Hudson out of our party. Not to mention his felon of a lieutenant governor candidate.

[Jay Gillotte (MI) @GillotteJay]

@StevenNekhaila @rooftopdefense Nice!

[Jay Gillotte (MI) @GillotteJay]

@StevenNekhaila @FLMisesCaucus @LPNational @LPchair @BadEvan @LPNH You had by far the hardest job as LP Chair of anyone in the last 20+ years and handled as well as possible in my opinion.
Now you’ve been unleashed from the responsibilities of the chair and you can speak your mind..

And I for one appreciate you.

[Kyle Davis @orcawhale]

AH SHIT, THERE'S A GREASY PORCUPINE ON X NOW!

FOLLOW THIS MAN!

[LP Radical Caucus @LPRadicals]

#liberty indeed

LPRC Platform Section 1.17 Criminal and Civil Laws: " We hold that any action which does not infringe on the rights of others cannot properly be deemed a crime or civil violation and believe that individuals retain the right to voluntarily assume risk of harm to themselves. We therefore favor the repeal of all laws that create penalties without actual victims. ... We condemn the confiscation of property via civil asset forfeiture that all too often accompanies police raids, searches, and prosecutions for victimless crimes."

[Chase Oliver @ChaseForLiberty]

Don't want to see Lindsey Graham's nepo-sibling in the US Senate this November?

Then vote for the best choice @KasieWhitener

[Libertarian Party Of Michigan @lpmi]

Ooop one more reason to vote Libertarian.

[Chase Oliver @ChaseForLiberty]

This flag hangs proudly in my office. Thanks to the @LP_Alaska delegate who gave this to me as a gift at our recent national convention.

Liberty means you should be able to live as your authentic self in peace without intrusion from government and having your right to life and property respected.

[Keith Thompson @KeithForLiberty]

Libertarians challenge the cult of the state.

[Phil @Phillotines]

The libertarian national convention in 2026, is the first time in a long time that I have cared at all about electoral politics. Not because I believe we can vote our way out of this, but because I have seen honor among the new board.

The rise of the MC in the libertarian party put pressure on existing divides, and exasperated them into an all out internal duopoly between socially progressive and socially conservative libertarians. This divide can still be felt, with extremely small philosophical differences causing some members to hate one another. This is something I personally felt from many members of my own state affiliate, who I believe have fallen for libel and mischaracterizations by those who are ill informed.

Yet, there is hope now in this new board that they are rising above. @Jtodd601 is a conservatarian, closer to Massie than myself. His messaging will likely miss key elements that would reach someone like me. Yet I wouldn't call him my enemy, and now national isn't either. The people running the party could double down on the internal divide and blacklist him from social media amplification through the @LPNational page. Yet, they didn't. With @LPchair actively gathering signatures in KY-04. An olive branch is being given regardless of our differences and this could form an alliance between the grownups in the room for the betterment of the party and movement.

We have more in common than we have in difference, and if we learned to speak to one another with respect, we may actually have a chance to spread the philosophy of liberty to the masses. Will we be able to achieve a social revolution for freedom instead of the violent one like America's forefathers? With the rising technocratic totalitarianism it may not be up to us, but we have to try. So anyone out there wanting to speak/vent to someone deemed a "left libertarian"(even though I'm a free market anarchist) then I am open and willing to help bridge the divide, no matter how sensitive the topic.

[LP Radical Caucus @LPRadicals]

The @LPNational has new leadership, the core of a great judicial committee, and passed some key bylaws reforms including introducing electronic voting in the future. A new LPNH that doesn’t work for the Republican Party will be welcomed to affiliate status soon.

It’s the job of all radical libertarians to work with their local, state, and national parties to keep the Party on track ideologically and support candidates with strong libertarian messaging.

We hope you’ll join us in that work! Join your local/state lp, the national party, and *lastly* the @LPRadicals to move us onward 💕

[Keith Thompson @KeithForLiberty]

The Libertarian Party is not left, and it's not right: it's simply libertarian.

We should end the Fed and abolish ICE.
The state should get out of Iran and people's bedrooms.
We need free markets and free people.

Libertarians support all of your freedoms, all of the time.

[Steven Nekhaila @StevenNekhaila]

As the now former Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, I wanted to say thank you to all of the delegates in attendance at the national convention, party members, and ideological libertarians who support the mission of spreading libertarianism both in elected office and in the hearts and minds of man.

This past weekend was an experience I won't soon forget, as were the past 15 months I served as Chairman. Officially, I have served on the LNC for a decade.

I was inspired by Ron Paul to try liberty, given a reason to fight by G. Edward Griffin, and radicalized thanks to Murray Rothbard. It was through the college libertarian movement that I became an ardent apologist and evangelist for the libertarian philosophy.

I'd like to give a shoutout to my Vice Chairman, @paul_darr , for being my right-hand man, introducing me to @JimBabka , and eventually helping lead to the Parity Project, AKA Archimedes 2.0, our plan for membership growth and fundraising.

A special shoutout to @AdrianFMalagon , Kathy Yeniscavich, @FletchHerCox , and Jonathon McGee. I couldn’t think of a better group of killers whom I can also call friends. #E11ven4Lyfe

This weekend I had great conversations with @Melissa_WongMT on bridging the divide between both hemispheres of the Libertarian Party, some great moments with frenemy @AustinShiloh1 , who joins me in the Island Chauvinist Caucus, and great conversations with the equally great @scotthortonshow .

Had a great time with @SmarterGameShow & @amitylee13 , the best gameshow couple, my FL delegation came out strong, including the official LP livestream on the SwampCast, many friends old and new who got to break bread, light a J, and crack open some brewskis once the dust settled.

I had the pleasure of meeting so many of you whom I had previously only known online or through the phone, from many different sides of the party.

I had the honor of making some new international friends, including members of LP Russia, who I believe make up some of the most hardcore libertarians in the world and are extremely persecuted. I also met friends from LP Canada, a look into our dystopian future if we fail to stop it.

I want to formally congratulate Evan McMahon, the Chair of one of the most successful affiliates in the country, and @AjaxtheGriff , a fellow Machiavellian and realpolitik enjoyer, on leading the LNC.

Lastly, I want to thank our amazing staff at @LPNational HQ, whom without, there would be no Libertarian Party. I place their role above the LNC in many respects, they are the unsung heroes of this movement.

My advice to the new LNC:

Firstly, find common ground on objectives. You do not have to like each other, in fact, you may even despise each other, but if you can agree on common objectives, or get out of each other's way on objectives that you may not find a priority but do not disdain, then let the goals of the LNC be known and agreed upon.

Secondly, seek first to understand before being understood. Oftentimes, disagreements arise out of assuming the other side’s intentions. The concerns may be valid, even if the action is disputed, and it may create room for compromise, or at least a less hostile impasse.

Third, do not make the organization look weak. Attacks on each other, especially public ones, only disservice the group in which you’ve chosen to be a part, as well as its subsidiaries. Libertarians are notorious for being low in agreeableness and politeness. I scored in the 15th percentile for agreeableness and the 0th percentile for politeness, which means we like to grapple. Grapple if you must, but do not bleed the organization for sport.

Fourth, remember your roots. Whatever brought you here, do not lose track of it. There are going to be times when you want to quit, and times when you are elated. It is a rollercoaster, and you must remember why you are here. Rekindle that fire every so often, re-read Rothbard, listen to Ron Paul’s speeches, remember Ruby Ridge, Waco, or whatever it is to you that reminds you why you fight.

Fifth, build a life worth fighting for. This goes for everyone. While the Party is the political arm of the libertarian movement, the most important part is your personal life. Are you healthy? Are you doing what you like to do? Are you profiting, we are capitalists after all. Are you seeking mastery? Are you building your family? Are you seeking status, ambition, meaning, and independence? Whatever it means to you, a life worth fighting for is important for the revolutionary.

Lastly, remember that in-person interactions supersede online ones. The internet is a cesspool, although it is extremely useful and not always wrong. Do not mistake the internet for reality, do not mistake online success for real world success, and always stay grounded. Online friends or enemies may not treat you the same way in person. Most communication is non-verbal. The real work for liberty is tangible, difficult, and costs sweat, blood, and treasure.

I am grateful for the honor of serving as Chair, grateful for those who fought beside me, and grateful for the delegates who trusted me to continue serving as an at-large member of the LNC.

No ones coming, it is up to us. See you in the foxhole.

Sincerely,
Steven Nekhaila

[Jay Gillotte (MI) @GillotteJay]

@CHUCKunMONEY @lpmi @LPNational @LPOC_MI We have a large contingent in our party who put loyalty to their caucus ahead of the success of the Michigan party.

Break that paradigm and we have a chance.
So far, I don’t see any interest in people willing to do that.

[Jay Gillotte (MI) @GillotteJay]

@CHUCKunMONEY @lpmi @LPNational @LPOC_MI Charles, I hope you’re right

But you’re defining the LPM as individuals with different opinions.
In fact, the party is still gripped in a caucus war. When individuals on the board and in the party stop thinking like a collective and make individual decisions we might a chance.

[Jay Gillotte (MI) @GillotteJay]

@AustinShiloh1 @MaineHippo83 @StevenNekhaila @LP_Allies When you’re stupid, everything‘s a conspiracy.

[Jay Gillotte (MI) @GillotteJay]

@KeithForLiberty Looking for more great publicity for the LP in Grand Rapids……

We should intentionally separate ourselves from this rally/event/publicity stunt to detract from our business.