New Barr Press Release: Calls us a Cult of Personality!

[rajibo]

Argh! Just when I was starting to cool down a little bit from yesterday, Barr goes and releases this:

http://campaign.blog.bobbarr2008.com/2008/09/11/principled-leadership-in-times-of-crisis/

I had the exact same reaction. Not showing up to that press conference may have been a blunder, but a forgivable one. The constant insults from the Barr campaign that followed are unforgivable.

I may still have to vote for him if Baldwin doesn't make the ballot, but even a vote for Baldwin won't be done with a ton of enthusiasm.

Way to screw everything up Barr.

 

[ARealConservative]

I've said it over and over again for months that Bob Barr was a neocon who infiltrated the LP.

and it would of never been possible without Ron Paul supporting him.

 

[SnappleLlama]

I'm convinced this isn't Bob Barr's calculation, it's Russ Verney's.

Bad move by Bob to hire this guy. He should have gone with a long-time libertarian activist with some campaign experience, or a Paul veteran.

If that's true, though, then why hasn't Bob Barr himself made a statement to clarify his feelings on the matter?

 

[Andrew-Austin]

I call Bob Barr supporters a cult of fascism. Bob Bar is a neocon.

Everyone is aware of your position on Barr, saying it over and over again does not make it anymore true or self evident. Its just rhetoric.

 

[RockEnds]

I agree with Barr that Paul is going about this all wrong, fragmenting support to all the third parties.

No. The third parties aren't supposed to work together. It's a real threat to TPTB. We're supposed to identify with the false right/left paradigm and hate the Greens more than the Democrats. Ron Paul is doing this exactly right.

 

[nc4rp]

Bob Barr = Neocon i'm almost completely convinced now.

 

[acptulsa]

I think many of you are part of this "Cult of Personality" and are in denial. What he's stating here is, Ron Paul is your "ONLY" guy. That you'll only vote for him, even though Ron Paul said it was about the movement, not him. That's all the statement was about. Don't take it personally unless the shoe fits. If you truly feel that Ron is your only guy, then say so, and accept that people will criticize you.


FF

The only reason it resembles a "cult of personality" is because there are damned few people in Washington that we can trust.

These morons are not building trust.

 

[SnappleLlama]

No. The third parties aren't supposed to work together. It's a real threat to TPTB. We're supposed to identify with the false right/left paradigm and hate the Greens more than the Democrats. Ron Paul is doing this exactly right.

Exactly. Ron Paul isn't promoting anyone. He's just telling people that there are ALWAYS more choices than the Republican or Democratic parties. Third parties need to be given stronger voices.

 

[Flash]

this media event was not about promoting the liberty agenda; it was about promoting a man. That’s not what we’re in this for.

This comment makes no sense whatsoever. It was supporting 4 anti-establishment Candidates to get them into the debates. I guess the LP believes its wrong for the Repubs and Dems to snuff them out, but its perfectly fine for the LP not to support The Greens' and Independents right to debate.

 

[acptulsa]

This comment makes no sense whatsoever. It was supporting 4 anti-establishment Candidates to get them into the debates. I guess the LP believes its wrong for the Repubs and Dems to snuff them out, but its perfectly fine for the LP not to support The Greens' and Independents right to debate.

x2

 

[rockandrollsouls]

I had the exact same reaction. Not showing up to that press conference may have been a blunder, but a forgivable one. The constant insults from the Barr campaign that followed are unforgivable.

I may still have to vote for him if Baldwin doesn't make the ballot, but even a vote for Baldwin won't be done with a ton of enthusiasm.

Way to screw everything up Barr.

What exactly in that letter is offensive? I support a liberty agenda and that doesn't bother me one bit.

And, keep in mind, those of you saying Bob is a "neocon" that infiltrated the LP, Ron did plug his name and help him get there. That, of course, doesn't matter, though

 

[jyakulis]

What a crock. I never trusted that fool.

All Paul is trying to do is open up the debates. News flash Bob. You ain't gonna win. Unless we open up the debate a third party doesn't have a chance.

 

[ARealConservative]

No. The third parties aren't supposed to work together. It's a real threat to TPTB. We're supposed to identify with the false right/left paradigm and hate the Greens more than the Democrats. Ron Paul is doing this exactly right.

They aren’t working together. Did you hear them announce a unity ticket? Nope, still separate tickets diluting the disenfranchised vote.

Ron Paul managed to get freedom loving people to pay attention, and then he squandered it all by pretending any third party message is good enough. Or if you like, just don’t vote at all.

The more Bob Barr explains his reasoning, the more inept the C4L appears.

In 4 years the socialists will point to all the votes going towards Nader and the Green’s and say “see, we need to gain even more power, that is what the people want”.

 

[svf]

More B.S.

I spent hours following this story yesterday and heard no such rumors. Zero.

Where is your evidence?

http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2008/09/ron-paul-to-make-major-announcement.html

...there is even speculation that Baldwin and Barr are stepping aside so that Paul can become the nominee of both the Constitution and Libertarian Parties.

 

[TurtleBurger]

Interesting that the blog has nothing but pro-Barr comments on it. I guess we can now see how Bob Barr feels about censorship.

 

[surf]

i'm not sure Bob's a true libertarian as Dr. Paul is. this is very disappointing. i told a polster Tuesday night that i'd be voting for Barr, and i don't like to lie.... i've voted for libertarians when i could my entire adult life (inc. Dr. Paul in '88), i've ran for State office as a libertarian, i've served as party treasurer, and donated monthly to the party.

i can't vote for Nader, can i? it's looking like Baldwin.

Please, Bob, grab a clue. if you're stuck in a deep hole, stop digging.

And, for f#cks sake, Bob, don't praise W for anything.

 

[speciallyblend]

send a message to the lp, barr is just a liar and this guy has just lost any hope of gaining votes... as a 12 yr member of the LP, i am ashamed.

 

[fr33domfightr]

The only reason it resembles a "cult of personality" is because there are damned few people in Washington that we can trust.

These morons are not building trust.

I agree with you, but we've got to expand our horizons. Ron is 73 now.


FF

 

[rockandrollsouls]

i'm not sure Bob's a true libertarian as Dr. Paul is. this is very disappointing. i told a polster Tuesday night that i'd be voting for Barr, and i don't like to lie.... i've voted for libertarians when i could my entire adult life (inc. Dr. Paul in '88), i've ran for State office as a libertarian, i've served as party treasurer, and donated monthly to the party.

i can't vote for Nader, can i? it's looking like Baldwin.

Please, Bob, grab a clue. if you're stuck in a deep hole, stop digging.

And, for f#cks sake, Bob, don't praise W for anything.

So you won't be voting for him because he didn't show up to a conference but signed off on the agreement? Because he released a fairly reasonable assessment of the situation and you were offended? Because he hasn't done one THING to violate the LP platform?

You've got to be kidding me. Some of you people are simply unreasonable and clouded by emotions. "Omg Bob made me feel bad he's a meanie." Grow up. Anything you don't agree with is horrible and a sin...you act more like communists than proponents of liberty. Seriously, some of you need to step back and reassess.

 

[Knightskye]

They aren’t working together. Did you hear them announce a unity ticket? Nope, still separate tickets diluting the disenfranchised vote.

Ron Paul managed to get freedom loving people to pay attention, and then he squandered it all by pretending any third party message is good enough. Or if you like, just don’t vote at all.

The more Bob Barr explains his reasoning, the more inept the C4L appears.

In 4 years the socialists will point to all the votes going towards Nader and the Green’s and say “see, we need to gain even more power, that is what the people want”.

Exactly. Thank you.