Lessons (and losses) in Liberty this Election

There are more important outcomes this election season than who won the presidency. Don't get me wrong, I certainly recognize the historical significance of the first black president. I also realize it is a criticism of government that it has taken so long for an African American to ascend to the "highest office in the land". The federal government is way behind private enterprise in this regard, just look and the diversity among the executive leadership of corporate America.

Perhaps more importantly than who won the horse race for Constitution-breaker-in-Chief is the ideology of the average American voter. For that, we need to look at the questions that weren't on the ballot. We're talking exit polls.

Ron Paul's Gaffe

Much has been said about the apparent rift in the liberty caucus. From Bob Barr's apparent snub of the Paulian We Agree statement and subsequent press conference, Dr. Paul's endorsement of Chuck Baldwin. The one thing I haven't heard anyone mention is whether the Constution Party is any more constitutional than the PATRIOT Act is patriotic.

Bob Barr to Debate Obama and McCain Tonight

Through the miracle of modern technology, voters will finally have a chance to compare Bob Barr with Barack Obama and John McCain.

Starting this evening at 9:00 PM EDT, live and concurrent with the broadcast of the closed debate between the Republican and Democratic nominees, you will be able to see where Bob differs with his opponents. Using digital video recording technology, Bob's responses to the moderator's questions will be spliced in in real time for viewing at the campaign's website at
www.bobbarr2008.com/counterdebate Bob will be broadcasting from Newport News, Virginia on the campus of Christopher Newport University before a live audience.

Alternatives to the Two Party Snoorfest

Last night was the time for another extremely boring "debate" put on by the War Party and its candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain. In light of the War Party's exclusion of alternative candidates from the debates, Bob Barr answered questions from YouTube users.

Let them Debate!

While we'd love to see the Commission on Presidential debates include alternatives to the republocrats in the debates, there is a push for a third party debate in New York City. The proposed debate would include Bob Barr, the We Agree candidates, and the War Party's Candidates.

This event is being organized by Trevor Lyman and Break The Matrix, but needs funding to come to fruition.

Pledge your support for an inclusive debate at thirdpartyticket.com

Remember, Remember the fourth of November

Bill Huff has an amazing article on LRC encouraging voters to take a stand this November, "Remember... Remember... Vote them out in November"

You the People will send a message in November one way or another.

Either you want to be abused and taken for granted or you have finally had enough. It is not sufficient to light up switchboards and clog emails. You must start firing your incompetent and unresponsive government servants. It is time to shake up the Congress and get rid of almost every Representative and the Third of the Senate that we can retire at this time.

An Open Letter to Bob Barr

Dear Bob,

I've been watching your fights in Pennsylvania and Texas in earnest lately as you've been battling for ballot access. You well know the struggle third party candidates have gaining access to presidential ballots in all fifty states. You've had to litigate for ballot access in states where you've followed the rules and faced challenges to having your name on the ballot. You've had to litigate some more in states where Republicans and Democrats (hereafter referred to as The War Party) haven't followed the rules, but have been placed on the ballot anyway.

Throughout your campaign you've railed against the two-party system, and called for better access for third party candidates in elections. You've attacked The War Party for changing election laws and debate rules to propagate their duopoly. You've raised these issues, and raised the debate.

That's why I was surprised that you were absent from the Nader, Baldwin, McKinney, Paul press conference this morning.