In other Facist news...

[Pharmakon]

So much for the arena of ideas.

Over the weekend, the Saddleback Church kept Bob out of their forum in California - in what is a clear violation of McCain/Feingold campaign finance laws.

Now, a Pennsylvania Republican Party official working on behalf of John McCain has filed a lawsuit to knock Bob Barr off the ballot in the Keystone state. This action is deplorable and we need to make sure every American knows what is going on, as this is probably just the tip of the iceberg of what is to come next.

This action is especially ironic.

Who said:

''We all know that the Berlin wall is down . . . People should be able to get
on the ballot in states . . . Everybody knows that I am a legitimate candidate.
I should be on the ballot.''

That would be Senator John McCain who was the victim of similar shenanigans in 2000 when he was trying to get on the New York Republican Primary ballot.

Now, in a blatantly hypocritical move, he's using the same tactics to stop Pennsylvania voters from having the chance to cast a ballot for Bob Barr.

Of course, this action doesn't even acknowledge that for Bob Barr to get on the ballot required many more signatures than it took for McCain to get on the primary ballot, and to get on the ballot in November required McCain to turn in ZERO signatures.

I am outraged, and you should be, too. This move is one you might expect of a dictator in North Korea, Libya, China or Iran . . . not Pennsylvania. This is not what our founding fathers would have wanted and I'm afraid that if we are not victorious in this fight, the establishment powers in both parties will be emboldened to do even more to thwart our efforts.

Today, as McCain and Obama are spending millions each week on TV advertising, our party is now confronted with having to hire a lawyer in Pennsylvania to fight back. While we knew to expect dirty tricks to be employed against us, a national legal battle to protect our positions on voter ballots in the states was never anticipated.

As I said earlier, this is proof that we have frightened that national political establishment. They are now willing to take the low road. By every unbiased measure, we are certain to win in court, but the expense is something that is not cheap.

It only costs John McCain a few dollars to file a complaint but will cost us much more to defend against. They know this hurts us and that we will not be as effective in our future advertising.

Will you help me fight back? We must do battle not only in the courts, bus also in the court of public opinion. We must push back in the media to let John McCain know that he won't win in Pennsylvania and can't win in other states.

Your gift to the campaign to cover this emergency expense in any amount will help. A contribution of $50, $100, $500 or even more would be a great boost. Thank you so very much.

Sincerely,


Russell Verney
Campaign Manager

P.S. - I am reminded of the quote from Mohandis Ghandi: "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." We are at stage three of this political progression, and it is strong evidence that we will win this battle.

[Pharmakon]

ETA: Can't embed vids anymore?

YouTube - Barr has McCain WORRIED! Blink, Blink, Blink.

Yeah right.

[Mitchell]

[Krackels]

So who is the official that the article makes mention of?

[AZXD]

Russell Verney needs to talk to the Ron Paul campaign .... Why does he think things would be different .... Other than Rep/Dem is not allowed ... Barr should have told him this basic fact.

Oh well, at least now I know who Russell Verney is

[Pharmakon]

Originally Posted by Krackels

So who is the official that the article makes mention of?

I'm having trouble finding that out. The Google has never been strong with me. Either that or it's not exactly prime time news.I will ask this Mr. Verney if he can tell me.

[Pharmakon]

YouTube - Bob Barr Sued by McCain's GOP

[Reeek]

Hypocrasy is so distasteful. I know every human is capable of it in their lives but politicians should be especially careful as it can be assimilated to poor character and certainly "flip flopping"

BTw I believe Bob Barr's message and agree with what he said in this you tube:

YouTube - Bob Barr Chooses Bill Over Bush

And of course I agreee with his taste in cheese too

YouTube - Borat and congressman

I like most of Bob Barr's message and stance on issues a lot.

[eric_t12]

Originally Posted by Pharmakon

So much for the arena of ideas.

although i'm totally against Mccain-feingold - i find it hillarious that he doesn't mind bypassing his own legislation.

[Delija]

Originally Posted by eric_t12

although i'm totally against Mccain-feingold - i find it hillarious that he doesn't mind bypassing his own legislation.

Ever see (either version) of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"?

I'm thinking that McCain has been snatched. (maybe by whatever entity occupied Cheney's body).

LOL

Peace,
D.