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College of Complexes
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sustaining the academic tradition of “One Fool at a Time”
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September
September 21st
Libertarian Party Candidates
Chase Oliver for President and Chicago / Illinois Campaigns, write-in
Meeting # 3,785 - Justin Tucker, Chair
"He’s on a mission to deliver a bold message of liberty to everyday Americans. The two-party system is broken and overdue for a shake-up. With inflation soaring and housing costs skyrocketing, it’s clear the status quo isn’t working. America needs a new voice—one that challenges both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. That voice is Chase Oliver."
Chase Oliver Campaign https://votechaseoliver.com/
2024 Cook County Libertarian Candidates https://lpchicago.org/candidates-2024/
LP Platform https://lpillinois.org/about/
Libertarian Party of Chicago main website https://lpchicago.org/
Libertarian Party of Chicago Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoLP/
Libertarian Party of Illinois https://lpillinois.org/
Libertarian Party of Illinois https://www.facebook.com/LPIllinois/
How to Join the LP https://lpillinois.org/join/
September 28th - 2 Speakers
Why Trump is the Candidate, and Fascism is Taking Over the US
Meeting # 3,786 - college regular Sidney Cohen
Why You Should Vote for Kamala Harris
Meeting # 3,786 - activist Michael Brennan
October
October 5th
Project 2025
A Plan for Dictatorship or a “Glorious Vision” for the USA?
Outlining specific actions to be taken within the first 180 days of the new, incoming Republican Administration
Meeting # 3,787 - college moderator Tim Bolger
Tim Bolger will give a factual account of what Project 2025 does, and how it will impact the US and its government. Tim will outline the overall details, and highlight some spots where it can be a most dangerous blueprint for society, and the goals some people mistakenly think “is a glorious vision” for the country. In short a comprehensive analysis of Project 2025.
From the Project's website:
"Project 2025 is a plan outlining specific actions to be taken within the first 180 days of the new Republican Presidential Administration. These actions aim to provide swift relief to Americans affected by the Left’s policies.
Organized by the Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 has brought together 45+ right-of-center organizations that are ready to get into the business of restoring this country through the combination of the right policies and well-trained people.
In November 2016, American conservatives stood on the verge of greatness. The election of Donald Trump to the presidency was a triumph that offered the best chance to reverse the left’s incessant march of progress for its own sake. Many of the best accomplishments, though, happened only in the last year of the Trump administration, after our political appointees had finally figured out the policies and process of different agencies, and after the right personnel were finally in place."
October 12th
Punting on the One Yard Line
How the United States Ruling Class is Tearing the Entire Country,
as well as the Planet, Apart
Meeting # 3,788 - college regular Jonathan Barton hopes to stop this process
The speaker states that "The United States ruling class, which is currently dominated by the political, economic, military, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, fossil fuel, corporate media, big agriculture, fundamentalist religion, intelligence (HA !) and surveillance establishment would rather allow their destructive system to tear the entire country, as well as the planet, apart rather than concede that WE THE PEOPLE have more than earned the right to self - govern, and that we are fully qualified, skilled, motivated, united and ready to independently enact structural change which reflects everyday folks values, dreams and hopes for a complete civic reordering of our communities. The result of WE THE PEOPLE 'VOLUTION' is a mutually agreed upon way of life based on PEACE / LOVE / EQUALITY / LIBERATION / DEMOCRACY / TRANSPARENCY / JUSTICE / SOLIDARITY ."
October 19th
Joe Kopsick Presents his Platform for Illinois State Assembly
Write-In, Independent, 60th District
Meeting # 3,789 -
College regular Joe Kopsick will present his platform for State Assembly (the lower house of the Illinois legislature), focusing on his own original legislative ideas. Topics discussed will include environment, taxes, debt, health care, housing, education, child protection, policing and emergency services, transportation, and elections.
October 26th
Twilight of the Neocons / The Rise of the Multipolar World Order
Meeting # 3,790 - David Ramsay Steele, political commentator and author
The speaker states the talk will cover the rise of the Multipolar world order in which no one nation-state dominates the world.
Bio of David Ramsay Steele https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Ramsay_Steele
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/david.r.steele.14/
Books by DRS
November
November 2nd
Illinois Green Party
Meeting # 3,791 - Anna Schiefelbein, State Chair
"The Illinois Green Party (ILGP) is a diverse group of individuals dedicated to advancing the Greens’ Ten Key Values in our political and social lives. The ILGP is both a political party and a membership organization. The ILGP is affiliated with the Green Party of the United States and is part of the international Green movement. The Global Greens have affiliated Green parties in 72 countries around the world!"
Information https://www.ilgp.org/
Membership https://www.ilgp.org/membership/
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ILGreenParty
November 9th
H.O.M.E.
a one-of-a-kind organization that fosters independence and connection for low-income seniors in Chicago
Meeting # 3,3792 - Gail Schechter, Executive Director
"H.O.M.E. is committed to improving the quality of life for Chicago’s low-income elderly. Our unique set of programs help seniors remain independent & part of their community by offering opportunities for intergenerational living in addition to a variety of citywide support services"
"Each year we provide over 2,500 shopping trips to low-income seniors of 28 buildings, concentrated on the South and West sides of Chicago"
Mission, Vision, and Values
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November 16, 30
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Meeting # 3,793, 95 contact the Program Coordinator Charles Paidock if you would like to speak at
cpaidock@hotmail.com or (312) 842-5036, (312) 714-7790 cell
November 23rd
What is Food? - Thanksgiving Day Program
Meeting # 3,794 - Jenny Walbridge offers some good advice
As for what one should have for dinner on Thanksgiving, she says:
a) ask your doctor and
b) ask your family/friends, but
c) I am gonna eat rutabagas, sweet potatoes, and pie for sure!
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