[pp.int.general] American Pirate Party

[Patrick Maechler v/o Valio]

Thanks to Tom for bringing this up!

I am not really sure on how I should comment on that.
I'll try to formulate it as neutral as possible.
In summary I'd say the current situation gives me headaches.

There are now 3 groups in the US which claim the caption "pirate party"
in their name.

#1 was established many years ago and is already registered.
#2 was established about a year ago, due to differences with #1.
#3 is now the "American Pirate Party".

#2 does not seem to be very active, judging by their website status.

AFAIK the first 2 tried to limited their agenda to the current common
concept of what is regarded as pirate party, the third does not even try
do so (or maybe I am missing some links here to the common concept?).
While I completely understand why they took this approach in the
political climate of the US, it might proof problematic for the pirate
movement as a whole in the long run (if they gain some success).

cheers
pat

Tom Stewart wrote:
> Currently watching the American Pirate Party (not to be confused with the US
> PIrate Party) having their first irc demos.
>
> There's a lot of enthusiasm and hope finding an outlet, and I congratulate
> the facilitators and all participants.
>
> Early days yet, but I found it heartening to see reasonable consensus
> emerge, a transitionary temporary executive established, and the guidelines
> for what kind of systems they want to implement.
>
> A good day for the Pirate movement in America