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Freestar Media: "Lost Liberty Hotel" proposed on Justice Souter's land
Freestar Media ^ | Monday, June 27, 2005 | Logan Darrow Clements

Posted on 06/28/2005 3:40:00 AM PDT by Smile-n-Win

Weare, New Hampshire (PRWEB) Could a hotel be built on the land owned by Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter? A new ruling by the Supreme Court which was supported by Justice Souter himself itself might allow it. A private developer is seeking to use this very law to build a hotel on Souter's land.

Justice Souter's vote in the "Kelo vs. City of New London" decision allows city governments to take land from one private owner and give it to another if the government will generate greater tax revenue or other economic benefits when the land is developed by the new owner.

On Monday June 27, Logan Darrow Clements, faxed a request to Chip Meany the code enforcement officer of the Towne of Weare, New Hampshire seeking to start the application process to build a hotel on 34 Cilley Hill Road. This is the present location of Mr. Souter's home.

Clements, CEO of Freestar Media, LLC, points out that the City of Weare will certainly gain greater tax revenue and economic benefits with a hotel on 34 Cilley Hill Road than allowing Mr. Souter to own the land.

The proposed development, called "The Lost Liberty Hotel" will feature the "Just Desserts Café" and include a museum, open to the public, featuring a permanent exhibit on the loss of freedom in America. Instead of a Gideon's Bible each guest will receive a free copy of Ayn Rand's novel "Atlas Shrugged."

Clements indicated that the hotel must be built on this particular piece of land because it is a unique site being the home of someone largely responsible for destroying property rights for all Americans.

"This is not a prank" said Clements, "The Towne of Weare has five people on the Board of Selectmen. If three of them vote to use the power of eminent domain to take this land from Mr. Souter we can begin our hotel development."

Clements' plan is to raise investment capital from wealthy pro-liberty investors and draw up architectural plans. These plans would then be used to raise investment capital for the project. Clements hopes that regular customers of the hotel might include supporters of the Institute For Justice and participants in the Free State Project among others.


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: New Hampshire
KEYWORDS: dhpl; dishbestservedcold; eminentdomain; judicialtyranny; justdesserts; kelo; landgrab; lostlibertyhotel; scotus; souter; truejustice; tyranny
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To: All
Come on over and suggest entries to the menu of the Just Dessert Cafe.

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461 posted on 06/29/2005 7:13:20 AM PDT by mware ("God is dead" -- Nietzsche........ "Nope, you are"-- GOD)
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To: nanetteclaret

This venture should go public - new york stock exchange

There out to be a way for Hillary to make another $100,000 with a $1000 dollar investment in here some way.

New headline

Pig hits Big in Pork Bellys


462 posted on 06/29/2005 7:18:15 AM PDT by MudSlide
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To: snowsislander
Although this appears to be somewhat tongue-in-cheek, I think it is exactly what should be done.

I would be willing to contribute to that fund, and to the one for the next residence he moves to. Also, for the other four "justices" who sided with Souter.

463 posted on 06/29/2005 7:18:17 AM PDT by oldbrowser (You lost the election.....get over it.)
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To: Viking2002

Asking for approval for something without a plan is ridiculous. Someone needs to look at the zoning and traffic associated with the parcel. The design should fit in with the neighborhood's current architectural styles. If Souter doesn't have enough land, and the design proposes sticking a skyscraper in a neighborhood of one and two story houses, it ain't going to happen.

No board is going to seriously consider something that consists only of a letter. The first step is to hire an architect.


464 posted on 06/29/2005 7:29:24 AM PDT by meatloaf
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To: b4its2late; Recovering_Democrat; Alissa; Pan_Yans Wife; LADY J; mathluv; browardchad; cardinal4; ...

465 posted on 06/29/2005 7:29:57 AM PDT by Born Conservative ("If not us, who? And if not now, when? - Ronald Reagan)
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To: Smile-n-Win

Could you add me to your ping list, please? Thank you!!! :o)


466 posted on 06/29/2005 7:40:39 AM PDT by samiam1972 (Live simply so that others may simply live!)
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To: meatloaf
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/local/state/hc-29084049.apds.m0229.bc-ct--soutjun29,0,4342615.story?coll=hc-headlines-local-wire

"Am I taking this seriously? But of course," said Charles Meany, Weare's code enforcement officer. "In lieu of the recent Supreme Court decision, I would imagine that some people are pretty much upset. If it is their right to pursue this type of end, then by all means let the process begin." Souter's two-story colonial farmhouse is assessed at a little more than $100,000 and brought in $2,895 in property taxes last year.

467 posted on 06/29/2005 7:50:53 AM PDT by jess35
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To: EHC Southern Pride

You're added.


468 posted on 06/29/2005 8:09:16 AM PDT by Smile-n-Win (The U.S.A. is here to stay--better move out of our way!)
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To: Aunt Polgara; nanetteclaret

You're added.


469 posted on 06/29/2005 8:18:44 AM PDT by Smile-n-Win (The U.S.A. is here to stay--better move out of our way!)
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To: Smile-n-Win

Great update here:
http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050629/REPOSITORY/506290321/1031


470 posted on 06/29/2005 8:19:26 AM PDT by Velveeta (www.takebackthememorial.org)
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To: Smile-n-Win; All

Souter's house.

Looks blighted to me. ;-)

471 posted on 06/29/2005 8:20:39 AM PDT by Velveeta (www.takebackthememorial.org)
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To: samiam1972

You're on.


472 posted on 06/29/2005 8:21:24 AM PDT by Smile-n-Win (The U.S.A. is here to stay--better move out of our way!)
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To: plain talk
I'm not sure what the term is but it is certainly not stealing or theft. It is being forced to sell at an appraised value.

Great! I'll be coming by your house to remove all of it's contents, weather you want me to or not. But don't worry, I'll leave the appropriate amount of cash on the floor that would equal the "assessed value" (yard sale value) of your stuff. OK?

Somehow, I have a feeling you might take exception to that, and would rightly defend you belongings from me "not stealing" them from you, regardless of how much cash I left for you. The point is, you did not agree to the terms of my taking the items. If that's not theft, what is?

You're quibbling over semantics. If you don't want it taken, it would sure feel like theft to you. "Stealing" and "theft" are not an exaggerated description of what's happening here. They're right on the mark.

473 posted on 06/29/2005 8:30:10 AM PDT by Jotmo ("Voon", said the mattress.)
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To: Smile-n-Win

Would you please add me to your ping list?


474 posted on 06/29/2005 8:32:47 AM PDT by pax_et_bonum (Three guys walked into a bar. The fourth one ducked.)
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To: Jotmo
"Stealing" and "theft" are not an exaggerated description of what's happening here. They're right on the mark.

Exactly.

475 posted on 06/29/2005 8:33:44 AM PDT by Smile-n-Win (The U.S.A. is here to stay--better move out of our way!)
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To: FranklinsTower
They should create a "Lost Liberty REIT" whose sole purpose is to fight...

please excuse my ignorance, but what is a "REIT"?

476 posted on 06/29/2005 8:33:57 AM PDT by King Prout (I'd say I missed ya, but that'd be untrue... I NEVER MISS)
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To: pax_et_bonum

Done.


477 posted on 06/29/2005 8:34:22 AM PDT by Smile-n-Win (The U.S.A. is here to stay--better move out of our way!)
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To: King Prout

Real Estate Investment Trust


478 posted on 06/29/2005 8:42:53 AM PDT by BearCub
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To: King Prout

http://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/reit.asp


479 posted on 06/29/2005 8:47:48 AM PDT by Dawsonville_Doc
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To: Smile-n-Win
bortaS bIr jablu'DI' reH QaQqu' nay'

-An old Klingon proverb
480 posted on 06/29/2005 8:49:51 AM PDT by Redcloak (We'll raise up our glasses against evil forces singin' "whiskey for my men and beer for my horses!")
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