Welcome to the Libertarian Party of Pittsburgh

"Lord & Taylor Leaving Pittsburgh"

Government Directed Downtown Revitalization: For years we have fought against central planning and how it redirects taxpayer money from the private sector (where it generates jobs that actually are created by real consumer demand), and instead into schemes that sound fancy, but often lack the important nuances of basic market realities -- such as consumer demand. Coincidentally it seems as if the only beneficiaries of such redistribution schemes are the individuals and groups who are politically connected enough to benefit directly from the deal. Meanwhile, the projects always go flat, bleed money, leaving taxpayers holding the bag -- and often more debt -- which only makes the Pittsburgh Area less attractive in the long run.

Visit our news link at the left to see more news that points out why you should vote libertarian!

If You Build (or Finance) it, (it Doesn't Mean) They Will Come....
- Traditional Department stores fight for survival (Trib Review 8/01/03)
- [but Mayor Murphy still thinks they are a good investment!!] Neiman Marcus a fill-in for Fifth? (PG 8/01/03)
- Taxpayers may find they co-signed store's $11.75M loan (Trib Review 7/31/03)
- Reaction: 'The last thing Pittsburgh needs is for another major retailer to pull out' (PG 7/31/03)
- Lord & Taylor leaving Pittsburgh (PG 7/31/03)

Closing the Barn Door After the Animals Are Out Department (a.k.a. we told you so....)
- Council seeks to rein in 'cash-flow loans' (Trib Review 8/01/03)
- Retail will follow the residents "When it comes to retail, planning officials from cities nationwide have this advice for Pittsburgh: Quit trying so hard." (Trib Review 8/01/03)

City Financial Woes Come to a Head After 50 Years of the Same Tired Policies (Will We Try them Yet Again?)...

Murphy call for program cuts decried by some as a ploy (Trib Review 8/02/03

Tearful Murphy rues cuts to 'quality of life' (Trib Review 8/07/03)
Sweeping layoffs, spending of city's reserves likely to have long-term ramifications (Trib Review 8/07/03)
Police layoffs: Recent hires to be first to go and they're not happy (PG 8/07/03)
City lays off record number of workers (PG 8/07/03)
Council cancels summer vacation to work on budget crisis (PG 8/05/03)
Police union says layoffs may start this week (Trib Review 8/05/03)

Indeed, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

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