The sheep are bleeting

I know that I’ve spent some time recently expressing my political views. Some people ignore my views because I am a Libertarian and they don’t think “it counts.”

I’ve been very disturbed by attitudes of the ‘sheeple’ in the U.S. lately. The flock is bleeting about their woes, but they don’t seem to be able to run from the wolf. They just stand in the pasture and watch the same old things happen. And, to me, the wolf is closer and closer, yet they just stand there.

Redistributing the message

So, I continue to try to share the messages that show there are alternatives. I don’t claim to be a shepherd trying to rescue the flock; I only want to share some options for people to consider.

The message that I’m including in this post is from Russ Verney, Bob Barr‘s campaign advisor. With all that is happening in the U.S. right now, I think it NEEDs to be reposted. I received this letter in my email this morning.

Russ Verney message

Yesterday’s vote in Congress confirms to me that only Bob Barr is in touch with the American people, and both the Democrats and Republicans are following Bob’s lead!

The New York Times reports:

But a majority of the House voted along with Bob Barr, the Libertarian who said, “We need to make Wall Street take the hit for its irresponsible investment decisions. . .”

And the highly read Politico.com slams both McCain and Obama saying:

There was, however, one presidential “contender” who got on the right side of this issue: former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr. Barr called today’s bill “the bailout from hell ” and warned it would make Henry Paulson “an economic dictator, empowered to reengineer [sic] the economy as he sees fit.”

Of course, it isn’t just Bob Barr who scored major political points yesterday, it was redemption for the American people when the vote – which wasn’t even close – went against Wall Street and in favor of average Americans.

Many of Bob supporters – old and new – took a moment to show their appreciation for this initiative by making generous gifts to the campaign yesterday and today. (Perhaps you would like to join now with a gift to keep the pressure on. Thanks!)

But of course, the powerful corporate special interests, with both of Bob’s opponents backing them in the Senate, aren’t going to give up. The Bush administration continues in their efforts to scare Americans and convince them that only his bill can provide salvation for our economy.

Another vote is going to come, and it may be within the next 48 hours, or sooner.

To appease a few interests, they are likely to make some cosmetic change but the bottom line is that it will still be a bad bill — and taxpayers are going to be soaked with $700 Billion in bailout funds for Wall Street. And when a Treasury Department official was asked by Forbes.com how this amount was chosen, the response: “It’s not based on any particular data point. We just wanted to choose a really large number.”

We must not retreat in our opposition to this outrageous scheme. Today Bob is giving speeches on the campaign trail and he is drawing larger crowds, greater enthusiasm, and the media is taking notice. Just as the New York Times acknowledged, only Bob Barr’s approach to fiscal sanity will work.

I encourage you to keep up the heat. Call your Representative in Congress. If they voted the right way, thank them and encourage them to hold the line. If they voted wrong, turn up the heat and grant them a chance to change their mind.

Next, I ask you to help me fund the next stage of this important campaign. We have a radio ad ready for national distribution and plans for TV commercials as well. Your gift will help us spread the word that there is an alternative to the Bush-McCain-Obama Wall Street bailout. Any amount is a big help, but a gift of $50 or $100 goes a long way.

Thanks.

Sincerely,
Russell Verney
Campaign Manager
Bob Barr for President

P.S. – By the way, I personally believe that this is just the beginning of a very bad trend. First there was money for Bear Stearn and AIG. Then home mortgage payouts of $300 Billion and $25 Billion for the auto Industry this year (and another $25 Billion for next year). Next, $200 Billion to clean up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and now $700 billion for big banks and Wall Street moguls. Who else will be “bailed out?” Some are suggesting that $700 Billion may just be a down payment for Wall Street. Others needing “bailouts” include local and state governments. Have you noticed how state and local bureaucrats are crying about a decline in revenue? Mark my word, they will seek bailout protection, too.

To donate by mail:

Barr 2008 Presidential Committee
P.O. Box 725007
Atlanta, GA 31139

To donate by phone:

Call 1-800-Bob-Barr