I vow to NEVER vote for Bob Barr. *Bump For Support*

[Menthol Patch]

Please sign this petition to ask the LP to remove Bob Barr.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=154824

 

[nodope0695]

Does anybody else feel the same way I do about this election?

4 cadidates against the Iraq War. 4 canditates for restoring constitutional checks and balances. 4 candidates with too diverse solutions.

I cannot find one that I can truely align with (Ron Paul was so much more simpler.)

Nader supports greenhouse gas taxes, affirmative action, and universal healthcare.
(UUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGG)

McKinney supports reparations, gun control, and amnesty for illegal aliens.

(UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGG)

Barr supports massive drilling for oil in U.S., accepts the theory of Global Warming, and voted for the Patriot Act without even reading the bill.

(UUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG)

Baldwin supports banning gay marriage through non-definition, teaching religious doctrine in public schools, and establishing the United States as a Christian God fearing country.

(UUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG).

Am I the only one here who finds these positions by the third party candidates so unappealing and against the principles of liberty and individualism????

No, you're not alone...that is why I will either write RP in, or I'll just not vote. If all the choices for president are shitty, why vote? I will NOT "choose the lesser of two evils." Right now, there are no viable candidates in the race. Ron Paul was the only one. If not him, then I'll vote for nobody.

 

[me3]

People should support Baldwin because he is running Ron Paul's platform, Barr is not. Also Chuck is a nice and humble guy, unlike Barr who talks about himself in the 3rd person, which is really annoying.

The people need to vote for Change. Bob Barr is that Change.

In a Bob Barr Administration, Bob Barr would send Wayne Allyn Root for donuts.

If Bob Barr is elected President, he will begin bringing the troops home immediately.

Bob Barr, Bob Barr, Bob Barr, OM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM

What the F is his problem? Doesn't he know that HE IS BOB BARR?

 

[kombayn]

I will not vote for Bob Barr. I've already been supporting Nader/Gonzalez in California.

 

[Arklatex]

I will not vote for Bob Barr, not after the publicity stunt he pulled.

I will bite my tongue and vote for Chuck Baldwin. After that it's a random choice, whoever the hell is on my ballet with lasts names that are cool. Just not Obama or McCain.

 

[syborius]

Anyone want to work on a petition to ask the LP to remove Bob Barr as the presidential nominee?

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?p=1667386&posted=1#post1667386

good effffing Idea, put a good one together and get a lot of signatures and stick it to that con artist.

 

[syborius]

I never trusted Barr and here is yet another reason NOT to!!!! This was released by his campaign and then quickly pulled but not fast enough, I friend of mine saved it first!!!
Mike Ferguson wrote:
Earlier today, Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) held a press conference in Washington, D.C. where he said…well, nothing…

He invited Libertarian Party Presidential nominee Bob Barr and independent Presidential candidate Ralph Nader along with the nominees of two small, minor political parties to stand behind him as he encouraged Americans to vote for anyone other than Sens. Barak Obama and John McCain.

Ron Paul wasted the press corps’ time with this press conference. It accomplished nothing and displayed a complete lack of leadership on Paul’s part.

Of the four invitees, only Bob Barr had the sense to skip the event. He held his own press conference, also in Washington, D.C., later in the day.

Among the things in Ron Paul’s statement was a reference to the “principled non-voter”, claiming they are sending a message and should start a “League of Non Voters” to impact the nation and government.

So, in other words, Paul stated that people should not vote for Obama or McCain and should vote for a third party nominee…unless they really don’t want to.

Allow me to set the good Doctor straight: “principled non voters” count the same, and have the same impact on America, as lazy, apathetic citizens who simply do not care enough to get involved and vote. There is no difference between the wannabe political philosopher who refuses to cast a vote “out of principle” and the lazy citizen who chooses to remain ignorant of the issues, the candidates and his or her government.

Keep in mind that some of Paul’s followers have placed his name on the Presidential ballot in two states (Louisiana and Montana). Paul could have kept his name off the ballot in those states by simply requesting that he not be listed as a candidate in the general election, but in an effort in ego, he chose to allow his name to go on the ballot in direct competition with the other candidates he claims to encourage people to consider voting for.

Ron Paul has, again, blown a tremendous opportunity to lead and advance the agenda of the Constitution, and individual liberty. Since he launched his Presidential Exploratory Committee almost two years ago, Ron Paul has repeatedly said this campaign is not about the man (him) but about the message (liberty and the Constitution).

Really, Dr. Paul? Your actions belie your words.

If he were truly serious about this being “about the message” and not the man, he would be making sure that the message is resonating far and wide through and during the Presidential campaign.

The Libertarian Party begged him to accept its nomination and continue his campaign through Election Day. He declined.

The Libertarian Party then nominated the only credible pro-freedom candidate in the Presidential race, former Congressman Bob Barr, but Paul refused to support him, saying he is working for freedom within the Republican Party.

Backing Barr would have taken courage on Paul’s part. Instead, today he took a cop-out course of action by encouraging a nondescript “vote third party” message that would water down the impact of the freedom vote. If Americans are serious about sending a message that demands the restoration of our civil liberties, an end to the war in Iraq, a foreign policy that makes sense and solid, realistic economic policies then there is only one option to vote for on November 4th – Bob Barr.

Ron Paul knows that. Instead, he encouraged watering down the vote while maximizing his marketing base for the Campaign for Liberty, his book sales, etc.

After Rep. Paul collected millions in donations from Libertarians, independents and Republicans during his campaign, he has since:

1) Sold his followers a book

2) Had people travel to (or donate to) a march on Washington D.C. that ultimately proved to be too small to even get noticed, much less have any sort of impact

3) Launched the “Campaign for Liberty” and hit up his followers, again, for donations to this organization that has made no noticeable effort to support liberty-minded candidates

4) Sold thousands of tickets to the “Rally for the Republic” in Minnesota, where he then sold t-shirts, more books, vendor booth space, advertising in the programs and a host of other things.

Ron Paul is now in the Ron Paul business – and business is lucrative.

As painful as it is to state the obvious: this campaign by the man is no longer about the message, it is about the money – lots of it. Other than in his pocket and in the pocket of his paid staff, where is all the money going?

No one seems to know for sure.

In a time of economic recession, Paul has found a way to keep going back to the financial well of his followers, creating yet another challenge for candidates who are still running for office at all levels and are unable to raise the funds needed to effectively spread the message of liberty and the Constitution.

I was among the first to donate to Dr. Paul’s Exploratory committee and I also donated to his Presidential campaign. Once he dropped out of the race, though, I did the responsible thing and got behind the only remaining credible candidate, Bob Barr, who is capable of injecting the message Ron Paul claims to want to spread through Election Day and beyond.

America still needs to hear that message and only Bob Barr is capable of taking the message further down the field. Unfortunately, it is obvious that Ron Paul is more interested in making money off the message than helping spread it through someone else. Maybe he is worried that Bob Barr will publish a book and compete for customers.

Thousands of Americans rushed to join Ron Paul’s campaign, myself included. For us, it has always been about the message. We were thrilled to have someone serve as spokesman for the cause of liberty and back a candidate who could leverage his position as a major-party candidate to spread our message to millions through the campaign.

That is why we donated millions of dollars collectively.

Since ending his Presidential campaign, though, Ron Paul has gone from being the hope for America to being a major obstacle to the message of freedom and the Constitution.

By contrast, Bob Barr showed that he is not just talking about and rallying for the message of freedom, he is doing something about the need to put liberty and Constitutional issues front and center in the Presidential campaign.

The Barr campaign continues to pick up steam in the national media and in the polls. People are listening and we cannot miss this opportunity to maximize our reach. The message is still getting out – because of Bob Barr.

Dr. Paul, where is the leadership from you? We certainly did not see any today in Washington, D.C.

Do Paul’s loyal followers, I ask one simple question: Are you serious about continuing to spread the message of Liberty for America?

If so, prove it. Go to http://www.bobbarr2008.com and sign up for our email updates. Then, look for a MeetUp group in your area – if there isn’t one already, start one. Also, make a donation to the campaign. In any event, get involved in the Barr campaign because this campaign is actually about the message.

seems like it was written by a 5th grader. Nothing surprises me anymore, but if FuBarr is approving this kind of garbage he deserves to go down in flames, and looking by the responses he is well on his way. The man's ego has swallowed him whole. I just feel very sorry for the libertarian party who seem to have been blindsided and enamored by this con artist.

 

[Austin]

Nope. This surely had to be exactly what he intended. Now I am definitely voting for him.

But, only because Baldwin is not on the ballot in Indiana.

 

[Razmear]

I was never going to vote for Barr, mainly for his past actions against folks who share my religious beliefs (google Barr Wicca), but also simply because he is not a 'traditional Libertarian'

Before he was nominated I was the webmaster for our county's Libertarian Party, and the county chair was just elected state chair and I was offered the position of webmaster for the SC State LP.

Then the SC Delegation unanimously voted in support for Bob Barr and he became the nominee, now I am no longer a member of the LP although I do consider myself to be a traditional libertarian.

Barr is an evil little man, and his goal is the same as Buchanan;s when he ran for president under the Reform Party ticket, and that is to destroy the party to ensure the two party status quo, and I believe he will succeed.

For those here who are old enough to have voted for Harry Browne, who was a man of honor, to see Bob Barr at the top of the LP Ticket is a shameful disgrace.

Hopefully the CP will become less like God's Army or another 3rd party will be formed that I can believe in again.

eb

 

[Menthol Patch]

I totally agree that Bob Barr is evil.

 

[RCA]

Baldwin here.

 

[LJHudd]

Baldwin here.

Same here. He's registered as a write in candidate here in Texas.

 

[Menthol Patch]

bump

 

[SnappleLlama]

See, the media has this all wrong (as usual). We are, in fact, united!

 

[LJHudd]

See, the media has this all wrong (as usual). We are, in fact, united!

Agreed, also think those who were slipping back into apathy were just re-awakened.

 

[ProBlue33]

I must agree with this as well

 

[bojo68]

I believe what this movement, and the lib party needs is people to step up and set standards for acceptable behavior at least for candidates.
I think the libs were nuts to give him the nomination, and had better choices but refused to make them. I'm particularly tired of some jerk coming along and selling a bill of goods and derailing the whole movement, which happens time and time again.
Anyhow, yall can be assured, I'll NEVER vote for Barrf.

 

[brunner]

Anyhow, yall can be assured, I'll NEVER vote for Barrf.

Then sign the petition! =]

 

[Spider-Man]

Signed.

 

[nc4rp]

this election is a lost cause. Your vote is NOT going to count in this election. We gave em a good run.

Look for Jesse or Nader in 2012. and Ron Paul candidates in 2010.

sorry but Baldwin is a religious nut. Barr is an insider agent provocateur. the others stand less of a chance than Paul.