The Battered Voter Syndrome

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The Battered Voter Syndrome
By Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee Wayne Allyn Root


"He lies to me all the time. He takes my money and tells me that I can't spend it as well as he can. I've watched him spend us into financial ruin, giving money to his friends. Wasting money on irresponsible schemes. We're so far in debt, we'll never get out.”

"I work extra long hours to support him. I bring home all the money, yet he tells me what to do all day long. He winds up controlling almost every aspect of my life. He even tells me that I don't know how to properly raise my own children.”

"When he needs me, he's nice to me. He tells me how he wants the same things I do. After he gets what he wants, he goes back to his real personality. The truth is that he couldn't care less about me. He couldn't care less about anyone or anything. He only cares about himself. He uses the rest of us to get what he wants.”

"He keeps hurting me and I don't know what to do. I'm really scared. But he has me convinced that anyone else would treat me worse. He's probably right. So I stay.”

"It's probably all my fault. I just need to show him that I support him 100%. Maybe than he'll treat me better."

Everyone has heard of “battered spouse syndrome.” Battered spouses lack self-esteem or confidence, and actually choose to stay in disastrous, depressing, dangerous, and even deadly relationships. In many cases, the more loyalty they show to their abusive spouse, the worse they are treated and the more abuse they absorb. Most of us cannot understand how someone can choose to stay in a relationship with someone that torments them, hurts them (physically or psychologically), or threatens to kill them (or their children).

But the tale of woe you just read above is not from a battered spouse. This person is suffering from "battered voter syndrome."

Both Republicans and Democrats fall victim election after election to such abuse.

Let's start with battered Republicans. How many times can conservative or free market libertarian voters be lied to, without waking up to the deception? Year after year, at election time Republicans trot out candidates who portray themselves as libertarian conservatives standing for free markets, smaller government, lower spending, lower taxes, and more freedom. But after they are elected, they govern very differently than they promised. The reality is that Republicans talk about smaller government, but once elected, they expand government just like Democrats. They treat us like battered voters.

Even one of my heroes was guilty of this offense. Remember when Ronald Reagan said, “The nine worst words in the English language are 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'” Then he was elected and oversaw a dramatic expansion of government. Reagan also said he'd eliminate the Department of Education. It is still standing almost three decades later- not only standing, but growing at an alarming rate. The budget of the Department of Education is $80 Billion dollars almost 3 decades after Reagan pledged to eliminate it. Eighty billion dollars.

Remember when George H.W. Bush (daddy of W) said, “Read my lips, no new taxes.” Then after his election, he promptly raised taxes.

Remember George W. Bush's promises to cut government and reduce spending. Then he was elected and went on a spending rampage that would embarrass a drunken sailor. The first veto of his Presidency was against stem cell research. But earmarks, pork, waste and bloated budgets never seemed to bother W.

Now we have John McCain- yet another Republican Presidential candidate promising to be a conservative free market libertarian. But in his prior political life McCain voted against tax cuts; supported amnesty for illegal aliens- whose demands for government spending and entitlements threaten to bankrupt our nation; supported more government regulation, more bureaucrats, and higher taxes in the name of global warming; supported violations of our civil liberties (like warrantless wiretaps); and created a campaign finance bill (McCain Feingold) that eroded our free speech.

And that was all BEFORE McCain joined with Barack Obama to support the trillion-dollar government bailout- the greatest rip-off of taxpayers in American history.

Yet the specter of socialist radical Barack Obama has once again been used by Republican campaign consultants and strategists to frighten conservatives and free market libertarians reluctantly into the arms of McCain and Palin. I keep hearing those sad, pathetic words (that are trotted out every 4 years by Republicans), “well they are the lesser of two evils.” But is that good enough? Republicans threaten us with the specter of bigger government- then they get elected and give us bigger government. Should anyone be surprised when President John McCain governs in much the same way as prior Republican Presidents once elected? Any fiscally conservative, small-government advocate that votes for John McCain is certainly suffering from battered voter syndrome.

But it isn't only Republicans who suffer from battered voter syndrome. Democrats have spent their fair share of time being abused by their own heroes too. Democrat politicians promise responsible government that will help “the little guy,” and then give us Congressman Barney Frank to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, while his lover runs the very programs that put the housing market and financial system into crisis.

Then there is Obama- the man of “change.” Well he has raised over $600 million dollars in change- smashing all-time records for campaign contributions. Who gave him $600,000,000? What do they expect in return? How did he do that in the worst economy in our lifetime? Does this ring any alarm bells in your mind? When Obama promises to “spread the wealth around,” to whom will he give your money?

Is Obama really for the “little guy?” He has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of contributions from Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. All of them were at the very center of our credit crisis, investment banking meltdown and Wall Street bailout. Why did they choose to give so much money to Obama? What did they expect in return? Did all that campaign cash prevent Obama from speaking up about the looming financial meltdown?

Obama comes from the Chicago political machine- a modern day Tammany Hall. The economy of Chicago and the state of Illinois have been wrecked by this corrupt Democratic machine- with bloated budget deficits; out of control spending; unfunded state government employee union liabilities; among the worst public schools in the country; among the highest taxes in the country; the highest murder rate in the country; and one of the biggest population exoduses in the country.

If you like Chicago, you'll love America with Obama as President. If you think Obama is the man of change, you are a battered voter.

Do you see a pattern? Republicans promise smaller government and more freedom from Big Brother. But once elected they bring us bigger government and the Nanny State. They expand government in order to help their friends- defense contractors, oil companies, pharmaceutical companies and agribusiness (billion dollar farm conglomerates). The small business owners that Republican politicians talk about at election time are thrown overboard in favor of corporate lobbyists.

Democrats promise to take care of the “little guy.” But once elected they throw the little guy overboard and hand the country over to trial lawyers, teachers unions, federal and state employee unions, radical environmentalists, and entitlement addicts. Democrats swear they will raise taxes only on the rich in order to spread the wealth around. But once elected, you become “the rich.” The reality is that Obama wants to spread the wealth around from those who work hard, achieve success and create jobs to those who don't- because those are his voters. His economic philosophy isn't about “fairness,” it is simply about BRIBERY.

Polls show that 90% of Americans now believe we are on the “wrong track” as a nation. That's the highest rate in history. Yet if you've been voting for the same 2 choices- Republican or Democrat- for the last 20 or 30 or 50 years…if you've been voting all these years for “the lesser of two evils”…perhaps it's no coincidence why we are on the wrong track. You've been voting for the wrong track.

Voters who choose the same 2 flawed choices of Republican or Democrat year after year are starring in “Groundhog Day.” You make the same choices election after election, yet you keep expecting different results! You fall for the same deceptions, lies and fraud year after year, yet you're shocked that nothing changes. You still believe it when the politician offers “CHANGE” without asking what is his track record, and exactly what is the change that is he now offering? You are a battered voter.

But there is another choice. There is a way out. There is a right track. The Libertarian Party is here to end the abuse. As “America's Third Party” we offer you the relationship with government that you've always desired.

We don't deceive or lie or defraud voters. We support smaller government, reduced spending, lower taxes, school choice and more freedom. We do not support special interest pork-barrel spending or corporate welfare. We don't just talk about these principles of limited government. We don't just trot out actors (known as “candidates”) to portray a love of these principles every election day. We live these principles every second of every day. And once elected, Libertarians have a proven track record of actually doing what we said we'd do.

The Libertarian Presidential ticket of Bob Barr and Wayne Root could never hope to raise the $600 million dollars like Obama. Doesn't that tell you something? Follow the money. Whoever gets the big corporate contributions is expected (or required) to return the favor- only one thousand times bigger (with taxpayer's money).

Barr/Root isn't bought or paid for by special interests or large corporations. Our campaign and convention were not funded with your tax money. We don't owe anyone anything. Our only interest is you- the American citizen and taxpayer.

Isn't it time that you supported a candidate who actually cares about you- the taxpayer? A candidate who actually says what he or she means- not just at election time, but after the election too. Isn't it time you supported a candidate who is actually committed to a set of principles- not just to using principles as a “marketing tool” to get elected. Someone who actually pledges to make their own office less powerful, less important- so they can give the power back to the citizens and taxpayers.

The Libertarian Party and the Presidential ticket of Bob Barr/Wayne Root want a long-term healthy relationship with you. Together, we will build a future that is better for our children and better for our country. No, we're not going to win this Presidential election. Not this time. But we have achieved all-time Libertarian Party records for media appearances and exposure to mainstream American voters. We are building a foundation of credibility for future victory at the national level. And it's what that foundation is built upon that should be most important to you. We offer you the unique opportunity to take power back from the politicians, bureaucrats, lawyers, lobbyists and special interests.

We don't batter our voters. We better them.

I started my campaign 18 months ago by announcing a 16-year detailed plan to win the White House. A small businessman and home-school dad from low-tax Nevada, who has never collected a government paycheck, or been corrupted by the "Beltway Insiders" or special interests in Washington D.C., is now the Vice Presidential nominee of a major third party ticket. I'd say that's one heck of a successful start for my plan. November 4th isn't an end, but rather the beginning of my long-term vision to give power back to the citizens.

Join us in starting the process of recovery from battered voter syndrome. You can do it. You can leave. You can change the self-destructive pattern. You can stop wasting your vote on the two parties that 90% of American voters agree have led us in the wrong direction. It's never a wasted vote to choose a candidate that you really like, instead of someone you neither like nor trust. You actually have a choice. A third choice- the Libertarian Party is “America's Third Party.”

Stop accepting the battering and abuse. Stop accepting the lies and deception. Choose a positive, healthy relationship with Bob Barr, Wayne Root and the Libertarian Party. On November 4th, come home to us.

Make your vote count. Go to www.LP.org and join us today.

Wayne Allyn Root is the Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee on the Libertarian Presidential ticket of Bob Barr/Wayne Root. His web site is: www.ROOTforAmerica.com

Wayne Allyn Root
Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee
BARR/ROOT '08
 
Obama made virtually all of his money from individual contributions, most of which were under $200.

But still, I agree. Vote for a third party. I voted for Michael Badnarik in 2004. They won't win, but if the Libertarian-minded start voting for Libertarians, the other parties are going to immediately start trying to win back their vote.
 
Yes, 90 percent of the people think we're on the wrong track, so why would any of those consider voting for the party that put us there?

Well, Vi, I voted Libertarian for 20 years, and after seeing what happened in 2000 and 2004, I'm voting for whoever can beat the republicans. I'm lending my vote to ensure that the democrats will win because only a super majority will be able to reverse all of the bush shit of the past 8 years.

And truthfully, I don't expect to see it repaired in my lifetime. :-(

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Yes, 90 percent of the people think we're on the wrong track, so why would any of those consider voting for the party that put us there?

Well, Vi, I voted Libertarian for 20 years, and after seeing what happened in 2000 and 2004, I'm voting for whoever can beat the republicans. I'm lending my vote to ensure that the democrats will win because only a super majority will be able to reverse all of the bush shit of the past 8 years.

And truthfully, I don't expect to see it repaired in my lifetime. :-(

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So you're going to make the Nanny State even worse? Do you really think that the Democrats or the Republicans are the answer?

FDRs "New" Flawed Deal Did not rescue the United States of America from the worst depression in our history, all it did was turn us into a primarily urban population as small farmers went bankrupt, and the large agribusinesses stepped in.

The idea behind voting, is that you vote for your principles, not for the lesser of two evils. As some on else on these forums is fond of saying, "The lesser of two evils is still evil."

The Democrats have a history of being war-mongerers and socialists, and that is why I could never vote for them. I don't care what do good ideas they have, if they want to put their plans into action they are welcome to do so with their own money. They can hit up Soros and the blob, err, Buffett, and ask them for money. Hell, they can bug Goldman Sachs and all the other big corporations that "support" them for money.

I don't want to be stuck repeating this pointless cycle with the Democrats and Republicans. It is, as Vi's article points out, repetitive and boring. Regardless of which major party candidate is elected we are going to get more of the same. About the only face that might change is the face at the top.

And Potroast, did you actually look at who voted for the Bail Out?

In the Senate it was both the Democrats and Republicans. What makes you think either of those clowns really have your best interests at heart?

What makes you think Senator Dodd who got a sweetheart loan from Countrywide Financial (now part of Bank of America) has your best interests at heart?

What makes you think that Senator Obama who got $160,000 in contributions from Fannie Mae during his four years as Senator has your best interests at heart?

Do you really trust these politicians when their lips are moving?

There's a "joke" out there, "How can you tell when a politician is lying? Their lips are moving."

No, I could never vote Democrat, they have what can only be called a truly war mongering record. WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War. The Republicans also have a war mongering record, Gulf War (which never really ended, because it peace was never declared, and dragged out through the rest of Bush I's presidency, through Clinton's presidency (hence the air raids through out the 90s) and then through Bush II's presidency.

Are you neglecting the fact that Clinton deployed soldiers to Bosnia (despite the fact that their are no strategic interests in the region?)

Are you neglecting the fact that Clinton also deployed soldiers to Somalia (where they were promptly handed their asses due to insufficient support and had to be withdrawn?)

No, neither party really can be trusted with the reins of power.

Perhaps, true change means throwing both the Republicans and Democrats out on their asses and letting another pair of parties have power.
 
Obama made virtually all of his money from individual contributions, most of which were under $200.

But still, I agree. Vote for a third party. I voted for Michael Badnarik in 2004. They won't win, but if the Libertarian-minded start voting for Libertarians, the other parties are going to immediately start trying to win back their vote.

Yeah, I'm sure that you are neglecting some of those $35K contributions that snuck through McCain's faulty CFR bill,

Dont' neglect the bundled $1,000,000 from Goldman Sachs, or the $160,000 from Fannie Mae, or the funds from Lehman. Individual Contributions... maybe from overseas.

Or maybe they were just a bunch of fraudulent $25 contributions that are going to have to be returned.
 
Yes, 90 percent of the people think we're on the wrong track, so why would any of those consider voting for the party that put us there?

Well, Vi, I voted Libertarian for 20 years, and after seeing what happened in 2000 and 2004, I'm voting for whoever can beat the republicans. I'm lending my vote to ensure that the democrats will win because only a super majority will be able to reverse all of the bush shit of the past 8 years.

And truthfully, I don't expect to see it repaired in my lifetime. :-(

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Man, if you voted Libertarian for 20 years, you must believe in Libertarian ideals, right? So, if you believe in Libertarian ideals, how in the world could you even consider voting for a party/person that is 180 degrees out of sync from your ideals? Think of what you're doing; By voting Democrat, you are saying to Ten Kennedy, Chris Dodd, Barney Frank, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid that you consider them a job well done. :spew:

Come on lad ... come to your senses! :shock:

Vi
 
Man, if you voted Libertarian for 20 years, you must believe in Libertarian ideals, right? So, if you believe in Libertarian ideals, how in the world could you even consider voting for a party/person that is 180 degrees out of sync from your ideals? Think of what you're doing; By voting Democrat, you are saying to Ten Kennedy, Chris Dodd, Barney Frank, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid that you consider them a job well done. :spew:

Come on lad ... come to your senses! :shock:

Vi
So if he votes for McCain, he's telling George W. Bush that he considers that a job well done? Better to vote for someone 179 degrees out of sync from your ideals?
 
So if he votes for McCain, he's telling George W. Bush that he considers that a job well done? Better to vote for someone 179 degrees out of sync from your ideals?


No, let's just everybody agree that BUSH will not be President the next four years and let's MOVE ON PLZ! This election is not a referendum on Bush?! I find that line of thinking incredulous.

As for Obama getting most of his monies for campaigning in small donations, that's true enuf. What's also true is he will not release the donor list. That alone should be a RED flag! :fire:


I have a radical idea for the next election cycle. NO MORE POLLS! No more people talking about POLLS!

How about the politicians don't get to have a CLUE on how we are leaning. This will make them actually TALK to us. By making them campaign in the dark, they will have to polish their message with the shine of truth, or else.

I know its a crazy idea. :wall:


out.
 
Federal election law says that donations under $200 don't have to be reported to the FEC. Obama didn't make these rules, but he's following them.

No polls at all? So I can't even ask my neighbors who they plan to vote for? First amendment anyone?
 
Perhaps, true change means throwing both the Republicans and Democrats out on their asses and letting another pair of parties have power.

Perhaps when there is a chance of that happening, I will vote my ideals. Until then, I am going to vote for my freedom from prison.


Come on lad ... come to your senses! :shock:

Vi


Does it make any sense to vote for the party that will continue to threaten me personally with prison???

I'm being extremely sensible!

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Everyone needs to wake up! Both the Reps and Dens are a problem but voting for another party this election is a wasted vote. McCain is not Bush. Lets be honest and Stop the comparisons because the only thing the same is that they are both reps. The Reps and conservatives arent excited about McCain because hes more of a Dem then a Rep. He will extend the Bush tax cuts but thats because the Country needs them. Obama says 95% will get a tax break! What about the automatic increase in taxes when the tax cuts expire. What about the increase in every other tax across the board. Obama is promoting a trillion dollars in tax increases. Incresing the death taxs, social security taxes, federal incomme taxes and a long list of other increases. How does this help the economy? Obama wants to wreck the constitution too! In 2006 speaking about the Warren Court Obama said our contitution was a charter of negative libertys! He also spoke about Income Redistribution and how the courts needed to be changed to support it. He claims talk about income reditribution is just a distraction in this election. It a fact not a distraction! Joe the plummer made him say what he really wants to do. So you better pay attention. How can someone that is against our contitution swear on a bibble to uphold Iti when he thinks its A Charter Of Negative Libertys! If you want a Black Nationalist Socialis for president who will try and trash the constitution and wreck the ecomomy more then it is now and take the peoples money to give to someone else and force foreign policys on the people of the US vote for Barrack Husein Obama. But be smart enough not to stack the House and Senate with represetatives that will support the crash of the USA. The greatest country on the planet bacause of the people and our constitution. Peace Out! Hope you are not to stoned to get it! Just for the record im a black registered Democrat and I love my country and can tell when Im being lied to! Vote to keep the USA the USA!
 
Federal election law says that donations under $200 don't have to be reported to the FEC. Obama didn't make these rules, but he's following them.

No polls at all? So I can't even ask my neighbors who they plan to vote for? First amendment anyone?

Why certainly you can ask doc. I don't have to answer now do I? If that attitude pervaded the American psyche, not answering election polls, then honesty of Govt. would be forced.

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Everyone needs to wake up! Both the Reps and Dens are a problem but voting for another party this election is a wasted vote. McCain is not Bush. Lets be honest and Stop the comparisons because the only thing the same is that they are both reps. The Reps and conservatives arent excited about McCain because hes more of a Dem then a Rep. He will extend the Bush tax cuts but thats because the Country needs them. Obama says 95% will get a tax break! What about the automatic increase in taxes when the tax cuts expire. What about the increase in every other tax across the board. Obama is promoting a trillion dollars in tax increases. Incresing the death taxs, social security taxes, federal incomme taxes and a long list of other increases. How does this help the economy? Obama wants to wreck the constitution too! In 2006 speaking about the Warren Court Obama said our contitution was a charter of negative libertys! He also spoke about Income Redistribution and how the courts needed to be changed to support it. He claims talk about income reditribution is just a distraction in this election. It a fact not a distraction! Joe the plummer made him say what he really wants to do. So you better pay attention. How can someone that is against our contitution swear on a bibble to uphold Iti when he thinks its A Charter Of Negative Libertys! If you want a Black Nationalist Socialis for president who will try and trash the constitution and wreck the ecomomy more then it is now and take the peoples money to give to someone else and force foreign policys on the people of the US vote for Barrack Husein Obama. But be smart enough not to stack the House and Senate with represetatives that will support the crash of the USA. The greatest country on the planet bacause of the people and our constitution. Peace Out! Hope you are not to stoned to get it! Just for the record im a black registered Democrat and I love my country and can tell when Im being lied to! Vote to keep the USA the USA!

Would you please explain in your own words the philosophical difference between negative and positive liberty. Our country was founded on the ideas like those of Locke (negative), not Rousseau (positive). We're not Athenians.
 
The Battered Voter Syndrome
By Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee Wayne Allyn Root


"He lies to me all the time. He takes my money and tells me that I can't spend it as well as he can. I've watched him spend us into financial ruin, giving money to his friends. Wasting money on irresponsible schemes. We're so far in debt, we'll never get out.”

"I work extra long hours to support him. I bring home all the money, yet he tells me what to do all day long. He winds up controlling almost every aspect of my life. He even tells me that I don't know how to properly raise my own children.”

"When he needs me, he's nice to me. He tells me how he wants the same things I do. After he gets what he wants, he goes back to his real personality. The truth is that he couldn't care less about me. He couldn't care less about anyone or anything. He only cares about himself. He uses the rest of us to get what he wants.”

"He keeps hurting me and I don't know what to do. I'm really scared. But he has me convinced that anyone else would treat me worse. He's probably right. So I stay.”

"It's probably all my fault. I just need to show him that I support him 100%. Maybe than he'll treat me better."

Everyone has heard of “battered spouse syndrome.” Battered spouses lack self-esteem or confidence, and actually choose to stay in disastrous, depressing, dangerous, and even deadly relationships. In many cases, the more loyalty they show to their abusive spouse, the worse they are treated and the more abuse they absorb. Most of us cannot understand how someone can choose to stay in a relationship with someone that torments them, hurts them (physically or psychologically), or threatens to kill them (or their children).

But the tale of woe you just read above is not from a battered spouse. This person is suffering from "battered voter syndrome."

Both Republicans and Democrats fall victim election after election to such abuse.

Let's start with battered Republicans. How many times can conservative or free market libertarian voters be lied to, without waking up to the deception? Year after year, at election time Republicans trot out candidates who portray themselves as libertarian conservatives standing for free markets, smaller government, lower spending, lower taxes, and more freedom. But after they are elected, they govern very differently than they promised. The reality is that Republicans talk about smaller government, but once elected, they expand government just like Democrats. They treat us like battered voters.

Even one of my heroes was guilty of this offense. Remember when Ronald Reagan said, “The nine worst words in the English language are 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'” Then he was elected and oversaw a dramatic expansion of government. Reagan also said he'd eliminate the Department of Education. It is still standing almost three decades later- not only standing, but growing at an alarming rate. The budget of the Department of Education is $80 Billion dollars almost 3 decades after Reagan pledged to eliminate it. Eighty billion dollars.

Remember when George H.W. Bush (daddy of W) said, “Read my lips, no new taxes.” Then after his election, he promptly raised taxes.

Remember George W. Bush's promises to cut government and reduce spending. Then he was elected and went on a spending rampage that would embarrass a drunken sailor. The first veto of his Presidency was against stem cell research. But earmarks, pork, waste and bloated budgets never seemed to bother W.

Now we have John McCain- yet another Republican Presidential candidate promising to be a conservative free market libertarian. But in his prior political life McCain voted against tax cuts; supported amnesty for illegal aliens- whose demands for government spending and entitlements threaten to bankrupt our nation; supported more government regulation, more bureaucrats, and higher taxes in the name of global warming; supported violations of our civil liberties (like warrantless wiretaps); and created a campaign finance bill (McCain Feingold) that eroded our free speech.

And that was all BEFORE McCain joined with Barack Obama to support the trillion-dollar government bailout- the greatest rip-off of taxpayers in American history.

Yet the specter of socialist radical Barack Obama has once again been used by Republican campaign consultants and strategists to frighten conservatives and free market libertarians reluctantly into the arms of McCain and Palin. I keep hearing those sad, pathetic words (that are trotted out every 4 years by Republicans), “well they are the lesser of two evils.” But is that good enough? Republicans threaten us with the specter of bigger government- then they get elected and give us bigger government. Should anyone be surprised when President John McCain governs in much the same way as prior Republican Presidents once elected? Any fiscally conservative, small-government advocate that votes for John McCain is certainly suffering from battered voter syndrome.

But it isn't only Republicans who suffer from battered voter syndrome. Democrats have spent their fair share of time being abused by their own heroes too. Democrat politicians promise responsible government that will help “the little guy,” and then give us Congressman Barney Frank to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, while his lover runs the very programs that put the housing market and financial system into crisis.

Then there is Obama- the man of “change.” Well he has raised over $600 million dollars in change- smashing all-time records for campaign contributions. Who gave him $600,000,000? What do they expect in return? How did he do that in the worst economy in our lifetime? Does this ring any alarm bells in your mind? When Obama promises to “spread the wealth around,” to whom will he give your money?

Is Obama really for the “little guy?” He has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of contributions from Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. All of them were at the very center of our credit crisis, investment banking meltdown and Wall Street bailout. Why did they choose to give so much money to Obama? What did they expect in return? Did all that campaign cash prevent Obama from speaking up about the looming financial meltdown?

Obama comes from the Chicago political machine- a modern day Tammany Hall. The economy of Chicago and the state of Illinois have been wrecked by this corrupt Democratic machine- with bloated budget deficits; out of control spending; unfunded state government employee union liabilities; among the worst public schools in the country; among the highest taxes in the country; the highest murder rate in the country; and one of the biggest population exoduses in the country.

If you like Chicago, you'll love America with Obama as President. If you think Obama is the man of change, you are a battered voter.

Do you see a pattern? Republicans promise smaller government and more freedom from Big Brother. But once elected they bring us bigger government and the Nanny State. They expand government in order to help their friends- defense contractors, oil companies, pharmaceutical companies and agribusiness (billion dollar farm conglomerates). The small business owners that Republican politicians talk about at election time are thrown overboard in favor of corporate lobbyists.

Democrats promise to take care of the “little guy.” But once elected they throw the little guy overboard and hand the country over to trial lawyers, teachers unions, federal and state employee unions, radical environmentalists, and entitlement addicts. Democrats swear they will raise taxes only on the rich in order to spread the wealth around. But once elected, you become “the rich.” The reality is that Obama wants to spread the wealth around from those who work hard, achieve success and create jobs to those who don't- because those are his voters. His economic philosophy isn't about “fairness,” it is simply about BRIBERY.

Polls show that 90% of Americans now believe we are on the “wrong track” as a nation. That's the highest rate in history. Yet if you've been voting for the same 2 choices- Republican or Democrat- for the last 20 or 30 or 50 years…if you've been voting all these years for “the lesser of two evils”…perhaps it's no coincidence why we are on the wrong track. You've been voting for the wrong track.

Voters who choose the same 2 flawed choices of Republican or Democrat year after year are starring in “Groundhog Day.” You make the same choices election after election, yet you keep expecting different results! You fall for the same deceptions, lies and fraud year after year, yet you're shocked that nothing changes. You still believe it when the politician offers “CHANGE” without asking what is his track record, and exactly what is the change that is he now offering? You are a battered voter.

But there is another choice. There is a way out. There is a right track. The Libertarian Party is here to end the abuse. As “America's Third Party” we offer you the relationship with government that you've always desired.

We don't deceive or lie or defraud voters. We support smaller government, reduced spending, lower taxes, school choice and more freedom. We do not support special interest pork-barrel spending or corporate welfare. We don't just talk about these principles of limited government. We don't just trot out actors (known as “candidates”) to portray a love of these principles every election day. We live these principles every second of every day. And once elected, Libertarians have a proven track record of actually doing what we said we'd do.

The Libertarian Presidential ticket of Bob Barr and Wayne Root could never hope to raise the $600 million dollars like Obama. Doesn't that tell you something? Follow the money. Whoever gets the big corporate contributions is expected (or required) to return the favor- only one thousand times bigger (with taxpayer's money).

Barr/Root isn't bought or paid for by special interests or large corporations. Our campaign and convention were not funded with your tax money. We don't owe anyone anything. Our only interest is you- the American citizen and taxpayer.

Isn't it time that you supported a candidate who actually cares about you- the taxpayer? A candidate who actually says what he or she means- not just at election time, but after the election too. Isn't it time you supported a candidate who is actually committed to a set of principles- not just to using principles as a “marketing tool” to get elected. Someone who actually pledges to make their own office less powerful, less important- so they can give the power back to the citizens and taxpayers.

The Libertarian Party and the Presidential ticket of Bob Barr/Wayne Root want a long-term healthy relationship with you. Together, we will build a future that is better for our children and better for our country. No, we're not going to win this Presidential election. Not this time. But we have achieved all-time Libertarian Party records for media appearances and exposure to mainstream American voters. We are building a foundation of credibility for future victory at the national level. And it's what that foundation is built upon that should be most important to you. We offer you the unique opportunity to take power back from the politicians, bureaucrats, lawyers, lobbyists and special interests.

We don't batter our voters. We better them.

I started my campaign 18 months ago by announcing a 16-year detailed plan to win the White House. A small businessman and home-school dad from low-tax Nevada, who has never collected a government paycheck, or been corrupted by the "Beltway Insiders" or special interests in Washington D.C., is now the Vice Presidential nominee of a major third party ticket. I'd say that's one heck of a successful start for my plan. November 4th isn't an end, but rather the beginning of my long-term vision to give power back to the citizens.

Join us in starting the process of recovery from battered voter syndrome. You can do it. You can leave. You can change the self-destructive pattern. You can stop wasting your vote on the two parties that 90% of American voters agree have led us in the wrong direction. It's never a wasted vote to choose a candidate that you really like, instead of someone you neither like nor trust. You actually have a choice. A third choice- the Libertarian Party is “America's Third Party.”

Stop accepting the battering and abuse. Stop accepting the lies and deception. Choose a positive, healthy relationship with Bob Barr, Wayne Root and the Libertarian Party. On November 4th, come home to us.

Make your vote count. Go to www.LP.org and join us today.

Wayne Allyn Root is the Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee on the Libertarian Presidential ticket of Bob Barr/Wayne Root. His web site is: www.ROOTforAmerica.com

Wayne Allyn Root
Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee
BARR/ROOT '08

So the guy labels the BCRA as an affront to freedom of speach, then he proceeds to criticize Obama's fundraising, especially from corporations. Yup, no contradiction there at all.
 
As we head into an economic maelstrom not seen in America's history before, I am asked to vote for someone who wants to tax and spend. This does not make sense to me.

As we head into a foreign policy maelstrom not seen in America's history before, I am asked to vote for someone whose own Vice Presidential running mate has doubts of his abilities. This does not make sense to me.


That's all.



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The fact of the matter is that our economy has done much better under the Dems recently, and now the Dems are the ones to turn it around again.

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Gosh, I hate to burst your bubble, but it was the Dem's who melted our real estate market, which subsequently gave us a credit crunch.

The dem's are doing so well that the Congressional approval rating is at 8%. FFS!

You can't tax and spend to long term prosperity. Not going to happen. I like Obama, but his economic policies are a farce. A dangerous farce. He is going to be another Carter SQUARED.

I can understand the economic slaves of this country voting for Obama, they think their ship has come in. Unfortunately after looking at the economic data, the only ship coming in with Obama will be "hard-ship". Hopefully other independents (who tend to be economically informed) will pull us back from the brink of disaster.

Popularity is not an economic principle.


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Wow, Democrats have only been in control of congress since 2007 and they already managed to screw so many things up, including stuff that happened in 2006.

I never would have guessed they were THAT incompetent. Makes you wonder why they're expecting even larger gains in both houses this election, eh? ;)
 
Gosh, I hate to burst your bubble, but it was the Dem's who melted our real estate market, which subsequently gave us a credit crunch.

The dem's are doing so well that the Congressional approval rating is at 8%. FFS!

You can't tax and spend to long term prosperity. Not going to happen. I like Obama, but his economic policies are a farce. A dangerous farce. He is going to be another Carter SQUARED.

I can understand the economic slaves of this country voting for Obama, they think their ship has come in. Unfortunately after looking at the economic data, the only ship coming in with Obama will be "hard-ship". Hopefully other independents (who tend to be economically informed) will pull us back from the brink of disaster.

Popularity is not an economic principle.


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It's nice to have an economically informed person here. So let me pick your brain for all our benefit. What economic data from FRED are you looking at? What would productivity have to be in order to grow out of our now ten trillion dollar debt and how long would it take without at some point raising taxes above expenditures? Do you agree with the Ricardian equivilance? Could you expound on what you mean by tax and spend? I'm sorry, I've just never ran into that wording while studying econ. What school of thought do you follow? For instance, ViRedd is a disciple of the Austrian School while I'm more of a neo-Keynesian. What are the fiscal and monetary policy tools that you support that would lead to both short-term and long-term growth? Would they work simultaneously? Thanks.
 
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