Presidential Campaign 2008

Presidential Campaign 2008
Comments, opinions on the current presidential race for '08.

Crash & Burn
by David F. Nolan (libertarian)
Published: November 5, 2008
Third-party Presidential campaign efforts fizzled this year, with Nader and Barr splitting 1% of the popular vote. Others trailed far behind.

Congratulations Mr. Obama. Earn It!
by * illumin8d1 (libertarian)
Published: November 5, 2008
Barack Obama has a chance for greatness if he will only take it.

Candidates Understanding of the Constitution
by James Goodfellow (libertarian)
Published: November 4, 2008
The leading candidates show an appalling lack of understanding of the document they swear to defend and uphold. I claim it's intentional.

My endorsements for President
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: November 4, 2008

Why Polls Are No Good
by Ron Bain (libertarian)
Published: October 30, 2008
Bias, leading questions and financial motivations cause pollsters to mislead the public regarding the two-party contest.

Can Barack Obama Be President? - THE SAGA CONTINUES! (10/29 Update)
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: October 29, 2008
Senator Barack Obama wins a temporary delay in the court system but has yet to prove in a court of law that he is constitutionally eligible to be President of the United States

Libertarians: Don't Embrace Underdog Status
by Ron Bain (libertarian)
Published: October 23, 2008
Some Libertarians are basically afraid of the influx of new members and the media attention that would come with minor success.

THE SAGA CONTINUES - John McCain and Barack Obama - Can They Even BE President?
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: October 14, 2008
Are Senators John McCain and Barack Obama Both Constitutionally Ineligible to be President? New Developments!

Who Should the GLBT Community Vote for President?
by Karl Dickey (libertarian)
Published: October 8, 2008
The Democratic and the Republican parites continually work against the GLBT community. Sure, they give in with a small crumb here and a small crumb there; however, that is just wrong! Either you are or are not in the camp of non-discriminatory reason. That's like the Clinton "Don't ask, Don't tell" BS. I mean what is that? A slap in the face to the GLBT community...

Who Should a Conservative Republican Vote?
by Karl Dickey (libertarian)
Published: October 8, 2008
So what is a conservative anyway? My view of a conservative is one that puts individual freedom first. It is someone that believes strongly in our Constitution and our Bill of Rights.

VOTE!
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: October 6, 2008
It might be your last chance

Echoes: The American Political system
by Dusty Good (libertarian)
Published: October 3, 2008
A look at the duopoly of American Politics, with a contemporary prospective.

Barack Obush and the Third Term
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 30, 2008
Barack has convinced me that he, far more than John McCain, is running for the Third Term for George Bush.

Obama Needs a Calendar, McCain needs an Excuse, Congress Needs Time
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 25, 2008
Gearing up for the bailout for the economy, Careful consideration seems to have been neglected

"A Bill to Abolish the Constitution"
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 23, 2008
Crisis, like cult, is a word which induces people to abandon reason and act precipitously. The Bush-Paulson solution to the financila crisis, created by the deliberate policy of the federal government under both the Clinton and Bush Administrations, might well be called "A Bill to Abolish the Constitution".

Nader: Third-party debate set to take place
by George Dance (libertarian)
Published: September 23, 2008
Independent candidate Ralph Nader says the debate is set to happen "in the coming weeks"

Crunch Time for the Candidates
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 21, 2008
Barack Obama and John McCain can no longer rely on rhetoric. They have to go on record with regard to the Bush Bailout of Wall Street, and explain what it means for the next administration.

Carly Fiorina: In the Dog House
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 18, 2008
Carly Fiorina, at one point talked about as John McCain's running mate, is in the dog house now. She cast doubt on the executive capabilities of the four candidates of the Republican and Democratic parties. But how would she know?

Happy Dichotomy
by Deamon Cohln (libertarian)
Published: September 17, 2008
Deamon searches for a candidate he can support.

The Implosion of the Barr Campaign
by Johnny Kramer (libertarian)
Published: September 16, 2008
Johnny Kramer's analysis of the Bob Barr Libertarian presidential campaign's performance, and its recent snubbing of Ron Paul

Lies on the Campaign Trail 2008: McCain/Palin set new low standards
by Dave Stancliff (libertarian)
Published: September 15, 2008
Let's just forget about U.S. taxpayers got ripped of for $3.4 million when Keating's Lincoln Savings and Loan went under affecting thousands of Americans, who he now wants to view him as a reformer! Talk about gall.

The Price Of Old McBama
by Dee Ann Patterson (libertarian)
Published: September 11, 2008
There is a cost to staying with the current policies that are causing our nation's collapse...

Will Ron Paul Accept or Reject Bob Barr 's Offer?
by EJ Moosa (libertarian)
Published: September 10, 2008
Bob Barr has offered the position of Vice President on the Libertarian Ticket to Ron Paul. Will Paul Take it?

Here's three double standards that apply to Palin's road to power
by Dave Stancliff (libertarian)
Published: September 10, 2008
Let me see now, the President of the United States doesn't get deference from the press. Why should Palin? I can't think of one candidate, or sitting politician, anywhere in America today whose political backers say their pick must be treated with deference or they'll refuse interviews.

Electoral College Tie -- How Likely?
by David F. Nolan (libertarian)
Published: September 9, 2008
A quick review of recent elections shows that the GOP and the Dems could easily wind up with 269 Electoral Votes each on Election Night!

Maybe the Libertarian Party is Lucky
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 8, 2008
Elitism, Racism and Scandal. Maybe the LP is lucky it's being ignored by the media.

Raising Taxes: The Real Objective
by EJ Moosa (libertarian)
Published: September 8, 2008
It is well documented what effect raising income and capital gains taxes have on individual behavior. It is also well documented that tax increases do not bring in more revenue. What if the objective is not more revenue?

The Status Quo of American Politics
by USAF Vet Dan (libertarian)
Published: September 7, 2008
Hey, America... they're stealing your country!

You Can't Spell "Patriot" Without "Riot"
by Dew Rock (libertarian)
Published: September 7, 2008
Barak goes on Orielly..Moving the chess pieces around.. re-arranging the Deck chairs on the Titanic.. The Soldiers keep on killing themselves, 8000 troops in stateside jail..Mccain plays I'm no fat cat..Paid actors, staged funeral... Article on American Political system focusing on RNC.

What I'd Do If Left Alone In A Room With Sarah Palin
by Sherry Baker (libertarian)
Published: September 4, 2008
The Eight Questions I'd Ask Palin, Including the Big One About John McCain

Sarah and God
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 4, 2008
Governor Palin brings "strengths"to the Republican ticket that John McCain may not have been aware of.

Who's Afraid of Sarah Palin (And Why)
by EJ Moosa (libertarian)
Published: September 3, 2008
When Afraid, Attack is the Mantra. So who is afraid of Sarah Palin, and why are they afraid?

The Republicans and the Press Today: Part II
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 2, 2008
The press Piles on Palin

The Republicans and the Press Today: Part I
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 2, 2008
McCain gets a free pass from the press

For John McCain: How About Taking Off Our STUPID Hats And Putting On Our "Won't Be Fooled Again" Hats?
by Sherry Baker (libertarian)
Published: September 2, 2008
Grow Up And Stop Worshipping At the Feet of BS Masters Like McCain

Gustav: In Muted Praise of the Politicians
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 1, 2008
After the grandstanding, McCain and Obama come through.

The RNC and the Big Winds
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: September 1, 2008
It isn't just Gustave which has disrupted the Republican National Convention. It is worry about the other big winds

"My Bible is the State Constitution"-Sarah Palin
by EJ Moosa (libertarian)
Published: September 1, 2008
Sarah Palin does her job as governor of Alaska by using their Constitution. Isn't that the type of politician we Libertarians have been seeking?

John McCain and Barack Obama - Can They Even BE President?
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: September 1, 2008
Are Senators John McCain and Barack Obama Both Constitutionally Ineligible to be President?

What a Bunch of...
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: August 31, 2008
Grandastanders? Compassionate Conservatives? B.S.? You complete the title

Did McCain Choose Palin to Forestall NRA Endorsement of Barr?
by Darren Wolfe (libertarian)
Published: August 31, 2008
It is certainly a question worth asking since McCain is on such thin ice with the NRA.

The Sarah Palin Factor
by David F. Nolan (libertarian)
Published: August 30, 2008
A new GOP Star is Born. What does it mean for Libertarians, Conservatives, the GOP, and the Barr Campaign?

Can't We All Just Get Along??
by RS Davis (libertarian)
Published: August 29, 2008
Political infighting may just rob the Libertarian Party of it's greatest opportunity.