Bob Barr (Libertarian columnists)
All about Bob.
What's he doing, what has he done, is he for real.
The Barr Campaign?
by George Phillies (libertarian)
Published: August 24, 2009
I discuss what Barr's campaign spending shows about the Barr Campaign, namely that it was in large part an illusion.
Barr 2008 through Election Day
by George Phillies (libertarian)
Published: June 25, 2009
I reach very nearly the end of the road in reporting how Barr 2008 spent its donors' money.
Barr 2008 in early October
by George Phillies (libertarian)
Published: June 20, 2009
I continue my examination of the Barr 2008 Presidential campaign, whose spending followed a novel approach to doing politics.
Time to move on Libertarians
by Jonathan Cymberknopf (libertarian)
Published: June 14, 2009
The time for blaming Bob Barr has long passed. It is time to move forward and rescue our country. I need your help to restore the Republic
Yes, That's $18,691 for "Limo Services"
by George Phillies (libertarian)
Published: June 14, 2009
I document the Barr 2008 Presidential campaign's use -- perhaps I should say mis-use - of its donor's funds in ways that seem less than effective at reaching the American public.
Where Your Money Went: Barr August 2008
by George Phillies (libertarian)
Published: June 5, 2009
I analyze how the 2008 Libertarian Presidential campaign spent its income in August 2008.
Where Your Money Went - Barr to July 2008
by George Phillies (libertarian)
Published: May 24, 2009
I examine how the Libertarian Presidential campaign of Bob Barr spent its money through July 2008, notably on office space, internet services, staff and consultant salaries, and travel.
Where Your Money Went--Barr June 2008
by George Phillies (libertarian)
Published: May 17, 2009
I analyze how the Barr 2008 Presidential campaign spent its money, including your own money if you were a Barr donor.
WHere Your Money Went -- Barr May 2008
by George Phillies (libertarian)
Published: May 8, 2009
I examine how the Bob Barr campaign spent its money for the period ending in May 2008. This is all public data at the FEC dot GOV web site, but organizing it is a chore. You can read more of these in my magazine Liberty for All, which I only give away for free.
The Barr Campaign: Judging the Results
by David F. Nolan (libertarian)
Published: November 3, 2008
Barr Boosters and Barr Bashers will both try to use Tuesday's results to bolster their positions. Is there a better, more objective way to evaluate the Barr campaign's vote totals?
Barr vs. McCain (II): The Wasted Vote
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: November 3, 2008
Bob Barr and the Libertarians get back in the news, by turning an old argument around against John McCain.
Barr vs. McCain (I)
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: October 29, 2008
The McCain campaign is doing its best to keep Bob Barr out of the news. But Barr has found an innovative way to fight back.
Barr Gets Smacked Down Again!
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: October 24, 2008
Man, this election year has REALLY shown how the two-party system strangles third parties...
3rd Parties Get No Respect
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: October 9, 2008
Barr left off the Louisiana ballot. Nice double-standard, there.
Obama/Barr '08
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: September 30, 2008
Strange bedfellows could make for some interesting politics.
The Conservative Takeover of the Libertarian Party
by Darren Wolfe (libertarian)
Published: September 27, 2008
The recent selection of Bob Barr as the presidential nominee by the Libertarian Party (LP) at it’s convention in Denver has caused much controversy. Most moderates are happy, most radicals are upset, some to the point of leaving the party. Before addressing the future of the LP let’s take a look at some of the troubling aspects of Mr. Barr’s conservatism.
Why Bob Barr Is Right
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: September 26, 2008
Inside the Texas Election Code, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Tyranny.
"Snubgate" redux -- Paul brushes off Barr, chooses Chuck
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: September 26, 2008
Ron Paul takes the advice of He Who Shall Not be Named, and endorses Chuck Baldwin for President. More media fallout:
Barr Gets Smacked Down
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: September 25, 2008
The Texas Supreme Court makes a decision about Obama and McCain's right to be on the ballot after missing the deadline.
Answering Matt Damon's Question and Bob Barr Should Ask Sarah Palin to be his VP (PART 1/2)
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: September 21, 2008
An idea to jazz up the Barr campaign, or, better yet, put it out of its misery by asking Jake, the Champion of the Constitution to take over. Next up is a look at Sarah Palin, the Star of the McCain Neocon Ticket.
Barr Finally Fights For Texas
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: September 19, 2008
Obama and McCain didn't file in time to be included on the Texas ballot, and Bob Barr is trying to make sure they aren't.
Ack! Barr?
by Rick Fisk (libertarian)
Published: September 12, 2008
Perhaps, Bob Barr and his campaign staff are not stupid.
"Snubgate" Scandal spreads
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: September 12, 2008
A day later, the storm around "Snubgate" -- Bob Barr's no-show at Ron Paul's 'unity event' press conference -- continues to gather strengh. Just some of the day's many stories:
The Barr Campaign is Over
by David F. Nolan (libertarian)
Published: September 11, 2008
Bob Barr's campaign for President fell off a cliff yesterday. It's time for those who love liberty to redirect their resources elsewhere.
"Snubgate" -- Barr skips Paul's press conference
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: September 11, 2008
What didn't happen at Ron Paul's September 10 press conference -- Bob Barr didn't show up -- overshadowed what did. Here are some highlights of the past day's coverage.
Bob Barr:Reconsider voting for him?
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
Published: September 3, 2008
I didn't think that Bob Barr had it in him and I wrote my previous articles accordingly. It now appears that Barr just might have the stuff I was looking for in a Libertarian candidate after all.
Barr Fights for Texas
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: September 2, 2008
This battle could mean big things for the Libertarian Party
Libertarians can learn a lot from Democrats
by Jonathan Cymberknopf (libertarian)
Published: August 28, 2008
Libertarians can learn a lot from the Democratic Convention as Unity is the first and foremost important message.
The Barr Campaign At Three Months
by David F. Nolan (libertarian)
Published: August 26, 2008
An update on what's happening (and not happening) with the Bob Barr for President Campaign.
Bob Barr and the Gun Ban (II)
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: August 24, 2008
The history of the Lautenberg ban, with special attention to Barr's role. Plus: the ban goes to the Supreme Court this fall.
Bob Barr Purposely Sabotages His Own Campaign
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
Published: August 15, 2008
Barr is dividing the Libertarian Party and shamelessly playing all who love and work hard towards freedom, for a bunch of saps.
The Barr Campaign at Halftime
by David F. Nolan (libertarian)
Published: August 14, 2008
An assessment of how the Barr for President campaign is doing at the halfway point between Barr's nomination and Election Day
Bob Barr:Not Voting For Him...No Matter What
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
Published: August 11, 2008
I gave Bob Barr an honest chance to prove he was worth voting for. I was very disappointed.
Barr would lift Cuban embargo
by David K. Williams, Jr. (libertarian)
Published: August 10, 2008
Barr expressed his opinion to a group of supporters in Colorado.
Un-Crashing the Party - Bob Barr
by Dan Steward (libertarian)
Published: July 23, 2008
Bob Barr candidacy has sadly turned off some people to the Libertarian Party. Will some very capable Libertarians be written off because of this?
Do Not Support Bob Barr
by Steven M. Paquin (libertarian)
Published: July 14, 2008
Supporting Bob Barr for president is supporting vice.
Barr Scores High on Ron Paul-O-Meter
by Paul Conroy (libertarian)
Published: July 12, 2008
Liberty Maven releases their ranking of Bob Barr compared to Ron Paul. Obama and McCain also ranked.
Not Libertarian or Not Libertarian Enough
by Paul Conroy (libertarian)
Published: July 8, 2008
Is Bob Barr not Libertarian or not Libertarian enough? What is a Mainstream Libertarian? Does Barr fit the bill?
Barr - Paul Alliance Buzz Builds
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: July 5, 2008
... and Ron Paul leaves the door open to endorsing a candidate "later in the year".
Bob Barr: Libertarian's Saul of Tarsus
by Paul Conroy (libertarian)
Published: June 26, 2008
With the nomination of Bob Barr as the Libertarian Presidential candidate, many libertarians found themselves unable to support Mr. Barr. It made me wonder if Saul of Tarsus was met with the same objections.
Electoral Strategy for Bob Barr: stay away from swing states!
by Tully (libertarian)
Published: June 14, 2008
Voters return 'home' to their home party in direct proportion to the expected closeness of the vote
Bob Barr a Neocon? Hardly
by Michael Stahl (libertarian)
Published: June 13, 2008
Read this, and you decide-his words on habeas corpus.
In Pragmatic Support of Bob Barr
by Orwell1984 (libertarian)
Published: June 7, 2008
Bob Barr's role in this election is to be just a "born-again libertarian" spokesperson and a catalyst against McCain in order to help the Ron Paul Revolution's attempt to restructure the GOP. THAT'S IT! NOTHING MORE!
Dear Bob Barr - Are You Really One of Us? Signed, a Ron Paul Revolutionary (PART 1/6)
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: June 6, 2008
An Opening Salvo from a Ron Paul Supporter Asking for and Giving an Education to Bob Barr, the Libertarian nominee for President
Ron Paul on Bob Barr: "We're allies"
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: June 3, 2008
However, Paul is not going to endorse Barr. Here's why.
Honey or a TWO by FOUR?
by Michael Stahl (libertarian)
Published: May 29, 2008
What's the best way to get a new freedom lover?
Bob Barr and the Libertarian Party
by David K. Williams, Jr. (libertarian)
Published: May 27, 2008
Barr was selected by the Libertarian Party as its nominee for president. Some doubt his conversion from big government Republican to Libetarian. Let's give him a chance.
What About Bob Barr?
by Gary Trieste (libertarian)
Published: May 24, 2008
As Bob Barr's presence in the popular eye becomes more frequent, and as the Libertarian National Convention rapidly approaches, his candidacy for the LP nomination of Presidential Candidate raises pertinent questions of who is Bob Barr really, and what are his actual motivations. Is he for real, or is he just a Trojan Horse for the Republican Party.
Bob Barr's Real Record (I)
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: May 22, 2008
A hurried attempt to shed some light on Bob Barr's alleged "anti-libertarian" record in Congress.
Bob Barr's Real Record (II)
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: May 22, 2008
While some in the Libertarian Party have targeted Bob Barr as an "anti-libertarian," an examination of his voting record tells a different story.
At last it can be said: Bob Barr for President.
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: May 13, 2008
With only 10 days left before his party's nominating convention, the Barr campaign express is finally leaving the station -- and I'm on Barrd.
Phillies to conservatives: "Help me Beat Bob Barr!"
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: April 30, 2008
Libertarian candidate George Phillies normally doesn't have much use for conservatives. For the sake of his presidential campaign, though, he's willing to make an exception.
Ron Paul supporter Bob Barr to declare for President
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: April 3, 2008
"You see where Ron Paul stands on an issue, and you know that's the right place to be." - Bob Barr
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