Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/American Patriot Party

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The result of the debate was no consensus. Johnleemk | Talk 10:26, 11 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] American Patriot Party

Although Google hits are substantial, the results are muddled by entities other than this "party" founded in 2003. A search of 600+ American newspaper archives from 2003 to present shows 3 results. 2 are in passing reference as part of a list of third parties. 1 cites the website for historical info on the revolutionary war. There is no evidence of campaigning or any political activities. Probably 1 man and a P.O. box. delete

Comment That is your offhand opinion. "Probably"? You are speculating. --Fahrenheit451 02:23, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

I guess you are the only member? confirmed? Lotsofissues 21:05, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

Lotsofissues 17:16, 3 December 2005 (UTC)

• The "2006 candidates" section contains 1 person, which they endorse: Independent candidate Brian Lee Merrill from 1st District, SC who is running for Congress. The state party section indicates that a state chapter has only been formed so far, in Florida. But apparently more are forming at the moment. The national committee reportedly consists of three people. Punkmorten 19:12, 3 December 2005 (UTC)
  • Comment The Florida party isn't functioning very well, according to [1]. There is a website for the Oregon Patriot Party [2]. -- Dalbury^(Talk) 18:14, 6 December 2005 (UTC)

CommentYou are acting on the opinion of one person who runs a so-called "third party" website as truth?--Fahrenheit451 02:20, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

• Delete as non-notable. Jtmichcock 02:42, 4 December 2005 (UTC)
• Weak Keep; of marginal notability, but I prefer to err in the direction of inclusionism. *Dan T.* 18:19, 4 December 2005 (UTC)
• Delete So this one has enough to close with a consensus, definately not notable, unless starting a political party consisting of single digit membership is worthwhile, in which case I say we here start the "American Patriot Party AfD Voters Party", and our main platform can be that everyone should vote to keep or delete this article. karmafist 19:58, 5 December 2005 (UTC)
• Delete Looks pretty insubstantial so far. -- Dalbury^(Talk) 18:14, 6 December 2005 (UTC)

Keep This is an extant U.S. political party.--Fahrenheit451 02:20, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

• Keep. Argument for delete not clear. -- JJay 05:26, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

• Delete for lack of verifiability. Friday (talk) 21:10, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

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