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« on: November 02, 2008, 08:05:35 pm »
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Very tough call, but I have to go with Bob Barr, on the grounds that he is running a national campaign rather than a congressional one.
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« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2008, 08:21:04 pm »
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At least Bob Barr has is own small cult. Jim Gilmour? lol.
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« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2008, 08:23:48 pm »
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Bob Barr, given that he is so insecure that he feels the need to destroy a third-party and do everything possible to maintain his irrelevence. At least Jim Gilmore is up against an uber-popular opponent.
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« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2008, 08:54:23 pm »
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Remember, Gilmore did run for President.  Then again, maybe you don't.  Plus, Bob Barr didn't nearly destroy an entire State; and at least Barr didn't alter the way his Party chose a nominee, and then nearly lose in that fashion.
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« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2008, 09:04:52 pm »
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     Gilmore's a former Governor who is now stuck running as a sacrificial lamb. His name should become a synonym for failure.
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« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2008, 09:59:25 pm »
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Quote from: PiT (The Physicist) on November 02, 2008, 09:04:52 pm
     Gilmore's a former Governor who is now stuck running as a sacrificial lamb. His name should become a synonym for failure.

Sacrificial lamb?  Hm, never had that kind.  Can you describe to me the taste?
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« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2008, 11:25:56 pm »
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Bob Barr, if only because of the massive hypocrisy.
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2008, 12:13:02 am »
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Quote from: Ronnie on November 02, 2008, 09:59:25 pm
Quote from: PiT (The Physicist) on November 02, 2008, 09:04:52 pm
     Gilmore's a former Governor who is now stuck running as a sacrificial lamb. His name should become a synonym for failure.

Sacrificial lamb?  Hm, never had that kind.  Can you describe to me the taste?

     Rather gamey for my tastes, though I know many people who swear by it.
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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2008, 12:31:17 am »
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I already voted Barr on process of elimination, but both to be honest.
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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2008, 01:18:24 am »
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Bob Barr is a huge hypocrite, and the Libertarian Party is becoming more and more of a joke with each nominee. What is it with them?... Ed Clark's the only one to come even close to a good night.

Gillmore is running against one of that state's most popular political figures. No one would have a chance against Warner.
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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2008, 03:28:22 am »
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Bob Barr, because he's the Libertarian who didn't get Ron Paul's endorsement.
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« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2008, 10:57:28 am »
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Wait, why do libertarians hate Bob Barr all of a sudden?  How he is a massive hypocrite?  What has he done?  Fill me in.
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2008, 11:01:05 am »
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Quote from: Vander Blubb on November 03, 2008, 10:57:28 am
Wait, why do libertarians hate Bob Barr all of a sudden?  How he is a massive hypocrite?  What has he done?  Fill me in.

I believe he was all for the War on Drugs until he switched parties, or something like that.

This year I would vote for a generic Libertarian nominee in a heartbeat.  As is, I'm pretty much undecided between McCain and Barr.  Who is the "least worst" candidate?
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« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2008, 07:31:07 pm »
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Quote from: Vander Blubb on November 03, 2008, 10:57:28 am
Wait, why do libertarians hate Bob Barr all of a sudden?  How he is a massive hypocrite?  What has he done?  Fill me in.

I believe he was all for the War on Drugs until he switched parties, or something like that.

This year I would vote for a generic Libertarian nominee in a heartbeat.  As is, I'm pretty much undecided between McCain and Barr.  Who is the "least worst" candidate?

C'mon, man.  At least McCain was at least a semi-influential senator, who was respected.  You just can't compare him to Barr.
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« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2008, 10:59:07 pm »
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Quote from: Vander Blubb on November 03, 2008, 10:57:28 am
Wait, why do libertarians hate Bob Barr all of a sudden?  How he is a massive hypocrite?  What has he done?  Fill me in.

-Support for the War on Drugs
-Support for intervention in Columbia
-Supported the Fed's bailout of Freddie and Fannie
-Praised George W. Bush's leadership at 9/11
-Says he doubts man-made global warming, and then praised Al Gore for his work on climate change
-Snubbed Ron Paul repeatedly during his campaign
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« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2008, 01:08:59 am »
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Quote from: Vander Blubb on November 03, 2008, 10:57:28 am
Wait, why do libertarians hate Bob Barr all of a sudden?  How he is a massive hypocrite?  What has he done?  Fill me in.

-Support for the War on Drugs
-Support for intervention in Columbia
-Supported the Fed's bailout of Freddie and Fannie
-Praised George W. Bush's leadership at 9/11
-Says he doubts man-made global warming, and then praised Al Gore for his work on climate change
-Snubbed Ron Paul repeatedly during his campaign

It's kind of suspicious that Barr suddenly changes all of his positions just to win the nomination.  I mean, at least Mary Ruwart could have brought some respect into the Libertarian Party.
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