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La fracción parlamentaria de Podemos instaló la llamada “Comisión 16” en los jardines de la Asamblea Nacional para ocuparse y dar respuesta a los diversos problemas que afectan a los venezolanos, especialmente en el área social. La comisión será presidida por el diputado Ricardo Gutiérrez, mientras que el parlamentario Juan José Molina fungirá como secretario.

  Los miembros del partido Un Nuevo Tiempo (UNT), exigen la renuncia del ministro de Salud, Jesús Mantilla a consecuencia de la grave situación sanitaria que se presenta en Venezuela y citaron como ejemplo el repunte del dengue en los últimos días en gran parte del país.  

La presidenta del Consejo Nacional Electoral, Tibisay Lucena, en compañía de los rectores del organismo, instaló el Año Electoral como inicio de las actividades de la institución para el período 2008. En el acto, la funcionaria pidió a los partidos políticos que hagan un debate de altura y a los medios de comunicación que mantengan un equilibrio informativo, reiterando que el ente comicial seguirá garantizando la transparencia del voto.  

El presidente de Fedecámaras, José Manuel González, asegura que el gobierno tiene un bloqueo económico en los estados fronterizos con Colombia. Rechazó la actitud gubernamental de culpar a los empresarios por los problemas de desabastecimiento y pidió nuevamente al Ejecutivo nacional que se dedique a gobernar y desmonte los controles sobre la economía. 

El presidente de Colombia, Álvaro Uribe, afirmó que las ensambladoras de automóviles del país despedirán trabajadores por la restricción de Venezuela a la importación de vehículos colombianos y que su Gobierno buscará proteger a los que se queden sin trabajo. 

Súmate presentó el proyecto “supertestigo” en defensa del voto de los venezolanos en los distintos procesos electorales que se registren en el país. Los representantes de esa organización afirmaron que el plan busca capacitar a los ciudadanos para que atiendan las necesidades antes, durante y después de los procesos comiciales  

After reading Stephania Harris and her response to the State of the Union by Bush. I have decided to write my own.

Bush, Cheney and Company have shown themselves to be failures when it comes to domestic and foreign policy. They have created [along with Democrats such as Clinton and Obama] the climate of hatred and fear. Bush, Cheney, and Company have lied to the people of the USA, they have trampled on the Constitution with the Patriot Act, and they have accentuated the division of the United States on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, and ideology.

There is no such thing as trust and love. Everything is war and hatred with people blaming each other for even trivial things. It has come to the point that various states and regions have talked about declaring independence or have declared their independence. Bush, Cheney, and Company waste our money on a costly war in the Middle East while people in America are suffering secondary to crisis of insurance, health care, and the housing crunch. Who cannot forget the high gasoline prices and the fact that Bush and Cheney have the offices of Halliburton in Venezuela? No wonder Chavez was restored to power by Bush. The reason is so that Bush can concentrate on invading and occupying a foreign country such as Iraq.

There are people who have been brave enough to present articles of impeachment against Bush and Cheney such as the Green Party USA, Congressmen Wexler, Gutierrez, and Kucinich. There are now more than 210,000 signatures including my own to have Bush and Cheney impeached before the Elections of 2008.Bush and Cheney have to worry about impeachment and now the city of Brattleboro Vermont will place on the ballot a petition which authorizes the arrest of Bush and Cheney should they ever visit the city. Two cities [one in Kentucky and one in Massachusetts] are studying the Brattleboro, Vermont initiative to see if they could do the same thing.

Kurt Daims is the author of this proposal that has more than 500 signatures and the support of the Police Department of Brattleboro, Vermont. The petition has been approved to be voted during the 4th of March Municipal Meetings. The reason for the petition is based on the fact that Bush committed Crimes Against Humanity, Lied, and used espionage on civilians who are American Citizens to get what they want.

This is a positive petition and I hope it progresses at least to give Bush, Cheney, and Company some headache. In other words, I support Brattlesboro Vermont in their desire for justice.

George Bush in his State of the Union and The Governor of Kansas in her Democratic Party rebuttal did not say anything that is significant. What has happened is that both politicians and their parties have been out of touch with reality. The Mainstream Media has also been out of touch with reality for refusing to publicize the rebuttal of the Libertarian Party. It is as though we do not exist.

I will give my version of the Libertarian Party Rebuttal to Bush’s State of the Union and the Governor of Kansas Democratic Party Rebuttal. It deals with the loss of freedoms, a war that will never end, deteriorating infrastructure such as the border, health care, and the insurance crisis. There are other extras that have to be dealt with since [and paraphrasing what was once in a Holiday Inn Commercial: "The Best Surprise Is No Surprise".

I. Loss of Freedom and a Never Ending War

The Republicans and Democrats have been doing to the USA what no external force has been able to do. Our freedoms are being slowly eroded and we are being dumbed down by a governing elite that wants to maintain power at whatever cost. The Elite and Mainstream Media talk about freedom and human rights yet at home; the Libertarians, Greens, and other parties are marginalized, ignored, even treated brutally in the psychological and [with some exception] the physical sense. America has become like Cuba under Castro or even Venezuela under Chavez [in addition to sustaining these two dictatorships] with people hating each other, being apathetic, and forcing people to conform to a ideology.

We are in a war in Iraq that appears to never end and with Mc Cain promising a 100 year occupation of the country, our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren will be going to Iraq [either on a voluntary basis or by the draft] with the intention of maintaining a government that does not enjoy much support while our country deteriorates.

II. Border

While we are in Iraq, we have the problems of people entering the United States illegally. While there should be rules for legal immigration, illegal immigration is the equivalent of a person entering the back yard of an individual’s house without the permission of the individual. The same people who enter the United States are the same people who repress those who enter their countries illegally. If this is not to be believed, try asking a Central American who enters Mexico illegally in order to enter the USA illegally.

At the time that I am writing my response to the State of Disunion by Bush and to Stephania Harris, I have just received news that the USA has imposed border controls with Canada. No longer can stating “I am a US Citizen” allow the person to leave or enter the USA. The person has to bring papers like passports, birth certficates, and even then is subject to being denied entry or the right to leave the USA.  

III. Health Care

Health Care has become a major issue with costs spiraling and people needing more and more health care. This is apparent as the Baby Boomer Generation [1945-1965] is entering a phase of middle age and the geriatric era. Demand is exceeding supply with people asking for Universal Health Care and others opposed. Programs like Tenn Care have been damaged by the greed of Politicians [of all political parties], Insurance Companies, Health Care Professionals, and even the people themselves who abuse of such programs. There is some light with the Health Care Program in Kentucky [which emphasizes Prevention] and Massachusetts [in which Health Insurance is Mandatory in its residents].

IV. Insurance Crisis

Who cannot forget that there are victims of unscrupulous vendors and bank employees who sold people the idea of owning a house for less money? This has been a mess with people defaulting on their home loans and payments.

V. Miscellaneous

While the Republicans and Democrats fight amongst each other and practice their discrimination against other political parties, people are taking matters into their own hands. Vermont, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, California have independence movements. The Lakota Tribe have declared their independence from the USA and are known as Lakota Oyate. It is the fault of the Governing Elite and its media for failing to address concerns of people who are of a different political persuasion that pushed these states to think and actually declare independence. This cannot be resolved since those with an independence agenda will continue to promote regardless who is in the White House.

The Solutions are many:

1. Withdrawal from the Middle East, Korea, and the Rest of the World.

2. Withdrawal from the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and other International Organizations.

3. Privatization of all Spheres of the Federal, State, and Local Government with more power at the local level.

4. A Return to the Gold and Silver Standard instead of the Free Floating Dollar.

5. Replace the Governing Elite with a Multiracial Multiethnic Government of Libertarians and Greens.

6. Make the Governing Elite and their Media do the work of the Undocumented Workers [or Illegal Immigrants]

7. Repealing the Patriot Act and FISA

8. Decentralization.

REFERENCE:

Smallheer, Susan: “Brattleboro to Vote on Arresting Bush, Cheney” Common Dreans.org; Jan 27, 2008

http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/01/27/666 3/

Univision.com: “Electores votarn juicio a Bush y Cheney Vermont los acusa de crmenes de Guerra”

http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid =1416794 

El mes de Febrero es el mes de los Africano Americanos y como siempre, los jugadores del futbol [nuestro futbol de balonpie] son marginados. Un ejemplo son los Hermanos Beasley que son los Astros del Futbol en EEUU. Hablaremos de la vida y carrera de los hermanos Beasley que nacieron en Fort Wayne Indiana.

Da Marcus Beasley nacio en 1982 y comenzo su carrera de futbol en la Academia de Futbol [IMG Soccer Academy]. Desde entonces, comenzo a jugar para equipos profesionales de la MLS como Chicago Fire antes de trasladarse hacia Europa para jugar con equipos como PSV Eindhoven, Manchester City, y los Rangers. El anoto 29 goles en 182 juegos. Incluso, logro su primer gol para el equipo escoces Rangers contra FK Zeta a pesar de los intentos de actos de repudios y insultos raciales/ etnicos de los hinchas de FK Zeta contra su persona.

Da Marcus Beasley mostro su talla en el equipo nacional de los Estados Unidos [US Soccer] con su Victoria contra China y su participacion en la Copa Mundial de 2002 y 2006. Tambien formo parte del equipo de los EEUU en la Copa de Oro de la CONCACAF en 2007. Da Marcus Beasley fue recipiente de los premios Bota de Oro de la Copa de Oro CONCACAF del 2005 y  la Pelota Plateada de la Copa Mundial de Menores de 1999. Da Marcus Beasley anoto 15 goles en 72 juegos para el equipo nacional de los Estados Unidos.

Jamar Beasley nacio en 1979 y jugo para equipos como New England Revolution, Chicago Fire, Puteolana, Indiana Blast, Charleston Battery, Milwaukee Wave United, Kansas City Comets, St. Louis Steamers, y Detroit Ignition. El es Tecnico del equipo “Canton Celtic Soccer Club” en Canton, Michigan. 

Quiero agregar que si Da Marcus Beasley hubiese jugado en la Copa America 2007, quizas los EEUU hubiese tenido mejor suerte que ser eliminado despues de perder cada juego. Ojala si la comunidad africano americano lo incluyen pero lo estoy incluyendo en mi dedicatorio de los deportistas que cruzaron el umbral de raza, etnia, y paises. 

Since we are on the countdown towards the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, it would be great to talk about the history of the FIFA World Cup and the events that led to the World Cup. After reading about the World Cup, it has to be concluded that there were two periods divided by one year and one person [1930 and Jules Rimet]. Even though football [soccer] was played in various forms in Europe especially during the Middle Ages, England and Scotland played one of the first official games in 1872. Football [Soccer] eventually became accepted as a sport with the FA [English Football Association] and other organizations sponsoring football [soccer] events].

FIFA was founded in 1904 and was responsible for organizing various World Cups in Europe such as the Sir Thomas Lipton Tournament. FIFA was also responsible for organizing amateur teams within the Olympic Games. The concept for the World Cup started to consolidate under the FIFA Presidency of Jules Rimet from 1921 to 1954 and since there were disagreements between FIFA and the International Olympic Committee. The disagreement was based on the fact that the 1932 Olympics were to be held in Los Angeles California. Football [Soccer] was not included in the roster of the Olympics since Football [Soccer] was not as popular as Basketball, Baseball, and American Football in the USA.

The response of Jules Rimet was to hold the first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930 in order to commemorate one hundred years of independence for that country and to serve as an alternative for those who could not enjoy football [soccer] in the USA. The countries that participated in the First World Cup were Argentina, Chile, France, Mexico, USA, Yugoslavia, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Romania, Peru, Paraguay, and Belgium. In the 1930 World Cup, Uruguay won first place followed by Argentina, USA, and Yugoslavia.

The 1934 World Cup took place in Italy while the 1938 World Cup took place in France. It was in the two World Cups that Italy was the first place winner. Brazil was the only South American Country that went to Europe to participate in the 1934 and 1938 World Cup. Regardless, Europe was undergoing the tensions and instability that was to lead to World War II and the cancellation of the World Cup tournaments in 1942 and 1946.

It was in 1950 with the World Cup in Brazil that the FIFA World Cup was able to prosper. There were changes with television and radio coverage as well as England participating for the first time. It should be remembered that England withdrew from FIFA in the 1920’s for reasons unrelated to football [soccer]. In the 1950 World Cup in Brazil, Uruguay won. The 1960’s saw the presence of mascots and players such as Pele as well as the dominance of Germany, and Brazil in Football [Soccer]. The 1970’s were also a time for new talent and 1978 Argentina was the first World Cup that I heard on my shortwave radio. The 1978 World Cup in Argentina was the time when Argentina won its First World Cup. It was a thrill listening to the championship and celebrating. I also listened to the 1982, 1986, and 1990 World Cups on my Shortwave Radio as well. Italy won the 1982 World Cup [which was in Spain], Argentina won the 1986 World Cup [which was in Mexico], and Germany [reunified in 1990] won the 1990 World Cup in Italy.

The biggest surprise was the World Cup in 1994. The USA was the host of the 1994 World Cup and it had to learn fast forward how to play football [soccer]. It should be remembered that the USA had other sports [Basketball, American Football, Baseball, and Boxing] and there was a hiatus from 1930 to 1994 in Football [Soccer]. One of the conditions from FIFA was the formation of a national football [soccer] league which lead to the formation of the MLS [Major League Soccer]. The 1994 World Cup was a success with more than 60,000 spectators attending the games. The only tragedy in the 1994 World Cup was the game between the USA and Colombia in which a Colombian Player made a wrong move and did an own goal giving the USA an advantage. Unfortunately, the Colombian Player paid with his life when he returned to Colombia.

The 1998 World Cup in France was memorable with Croatia defeating Germany while the 2002 World Cup was memorable in the fact that two Asian Countries [Korea and Japan] were the hosts. There were people who spent sleepless nights watching the games in their computers or in the television sets. Others were content to listen to the 2002 World Cup on their Shortwave Radios.

The 2006 World Cup in Germany would have been great if it were not for Zidane and the Italian Team head butting each other. In fact, many people remember the 2006 World Cup for that one incident which was not related to football. Personally, I was a reporter for Univision and wrote articles on how the people in Miami Florida reacted to the World Cup Transmissions. It was an honour and I eternally thank Univision for giving me the opportunity to report from the sidelines in Miami Florida.

The World Cup in 2010 is the first one staged in an African Country, South Africa. Many people have expressed their doubts about South Africa being able to stage the World Cup. Others have expressed their fear of the situation in Zimbabwe spilling over to South Africa. I am one of those people who think that South Africa [like any country in the world] have the ability to host the World Cup. I wish South Africa the best.

Dear Friend,

Thank you so much for your interest in Christian Diaz’s “Freedom’s Reach”. Attached is updated information of the project concept and implementation along with how the funds will be raised.

Christian Diaz will be in Miami on Friday, February 1, 2008 making a public presentation of this concept to a few carefully selected Cuban leaders and personalities. We would like to extend a special invitation to you. If you know some people that you think would be interested in supporting what we are trying to accomplish, we urge you invite them.
An architectural model of the Plaza and a bronze model of the sculpture will be on display. This private gathering will be held at 6:30pm at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables (1200 Anastasia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 - 305-445-1926).

Following is a personal letter from Christian Diaz to our community that expresses how he feels about this project.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday .
Thank you,

To my Cuban brothers and sisters:

“Freedom’s Reach” is a proposed monument, inspired by my late mother and intended to express the gratitude of the Cuban community for the opportunity and refuge extended to those of us that escaped from a communist regime. As a child I witnessed the generosity and compassion that this nation and its government extended to my family and those around me. It created a deep desire in my heart to express in a tangible, everlasting medium the gratitude and debt that every Cuban in the U.S. feels. I feel it is time that we say “Thank You - al amigo sincero que me da su mano franca.”

I would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes and browse through the attached PDF Brochure and give me your opinion and feedback on the concept. The project is designed to involve the whole US Cuban community, and I am seeking Cuban Celebrities to help me bring this effort to the Cuban public awareness.

We are in need of “Star Power” and public media support (newspaper, radio & TV) for dissemination of concept. We intent to produce an Infomercial with Cuban Stars, Celebrities and Prominent Cuban Individuals to encourage public participation and registration on line.

I will be in Miami on February 1, 2008 making a public presentation of this concept to a few carefully selected Cuban leaders and personalities. I would like to extend a special invitation to you, and anyone close to you, that you feel would appreciate what we are trying to accomplish. I will have an architectural model of the Plaza and a bronze model of the sculpture in display. This private gathering will be held at 6 :30 pm at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables (1200 Anastasia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 - 305-445-1926)

Thank you in advance for your time and interest.

Me mantengo a sus ordenes,

Christian Diaz

HRH CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Belgrade 31 January 2008 I am not here to tell you who to vote for nor who is best. I want to say that I know our people are tired after so many manipulations, confusion, isolation and being very misunderstood over one thing and another.

The Serbian people are proud people and strong people, they are tired of sacrificing their only life in constantly waiting and hoping for a better future. The moment has come for the Serbian people to finally move ahead, enough is enough. Whoever is the winner in the elections I appeal to him to understand and to try to achieve for the Serbian people stability, jobs, prosperity, better social services and a peaceful family life. Our people definitely want no more political upheavals and isolation, they wish stability and recognition.

I appeal to all politicians to work for everyone regardless of religion or ethnic origin to provide all our future they truly deserve. There should be fewer political arguments, power struggles, more harmony and more in the interest of all the Serbian people to provide a clear stable future without confusion and for the sake of our investors too. Our people need jobs, a superlative health system, pensions and solid education for our youth who are our future

I appeal to the international community to work together with our government to positively help solve the Kosovo and Metohija situation in a fair way, constructive way and not through the unfair imposition of a solution. I fully support the help we have received form our Russian friends particularly President Putin whom has my admiration and deepest appreciation. Our people in Kosovo and Metohija must have guaranteed human rights and the pursuit of life with full security and jobs. I support the united efforts of our government.

I appeal to the international community not to ransom the future of the Serbian people.

Our future also depends upon dealing with all the issues of a modern state. The objective is to be a member of the European Union with participation in Europe and superlative relations with our Russian friends.

I will gladly give my support to whoever the Serbian people choose on Sunday in free and fair elections.

George Phillies for President 2008

January 30, 2008

George Phillies: Restore the Fourth Amendment

Libertarian Presidential candidate George Phillies today condemned the Bush Administration for attacking the Constitution. “Warrantless wiretaps of American citizens are felonies,” Phillies said. “There is no legal or Constitutional basis for extended warrantless searches of any kind. That’s exactly what the Bush Administration did.”

Beginning after the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York and Washington, DC, the Bush Administration authorized the NSA to monitor telephone, email and text messaging involving any party the NSA believes to be to be outside the U.S., even if the other side of the conversation is in the U.S.

“Warrantless wiretaps are a police state tactic,” Phillies said. “Its advocates are disloyal to our country. They’ve turned their backs on the Bill of Rights.”

The fourth amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects Americans against unreasonable search and seizure. Specifically, it says that the people shall be “secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects,” and requires very specific warrants granted upon probable cause for their search or seizure.

Senator Chris Dodd’s filibuster in December temporarily delayed a revision to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) bill that would not only have allowed secret courts the power to approve aspects of surveillance but would have granted telecom companies retroactive immunity for their cooperation with the Bush administration in past warrantless wiretapping activities.

“The Democratic party, by delaying action on the FISA Bill, has taken a weak first step toward restoring the Constitution,” said George Phillies. “America waited years for that step. That’s too slow! Only the Libertarian Party will restore our Constitutional liberties during our lifetimes.

“If elected, I will appoint a corps of special prosecutors to see that persons who committed warrantless searches are given fair trials and, if found guilty, sent to prison. Fortunately, the war on drugs has given us an absurdly huge prison system, so relocating the thousands of government officials and private persons who were apparently involved in this criminal conspiracy against every American to Club Fed for substantial terms will not require new prison construction.”

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Mientras Bush y Cheney sigue su lucha para terminar su periodos como Presidente y Vice Presidente bajo la amenaza de ser destituido mediante un juicio, el pueblo de Brattleboro en Vermont estan poniendo los pantalones. Brattleboro, Vermont es la escena de una peticion para autorizar a el arresto de Bush y Cheney si ambos visitan la ciudad. Incluso, un pueblo en Kentucky y otro en Massachusetts estan mirando las possibilidades de hacer lo mismo.

El autor de la Iniciativa Kurt Daims logro obtener mas de 500 firmas y goza del apoyo del Departamento de la Policia en este pueblo. Incluso la ciudad aprobo la propuesta para llevar la peticion a la votacion el 4 de Marzo 2007. Las razones para la peticion “Arrestar a Bush/Cheney” se basa en las mentiras, crimenes de Guerra, espionaje y perjurio.

Considero la propuesta una respuesta hacia tanto tiempo de mentiras, calumnias, guerras, odios, espionaje, y calumnia. Ojala si lleva a cabo esa iniciativa aunque sea para ser un dolor de cabeza para Bush, Cheney, y compania.

Bush and Cheney have to worry about impeachment and now the city of Brattleboro Vermont will place on the ballot a petition which authorizes the arrest of Bush and Cheney should they ever visit the city. Two cities [one in Kentucky and one in Massachusetts] are studying the Brattleboro, Vermont initiative to see if they could do the same thing.

Kurt Daims is the author of this proposal that has more than 500 signatures and the support of the Police Department of Brattleboro, Vermont. The petition has been approved to be voted during the 4^th of March Municipal Meetings. The reason for the petition is based on the fact that Bush committed Crimes Against Humanity, Lied, and used espionage on civilians who are American Citizens to get what they want.

This is a positive petition and I hope it progresses at least to give Bush, Cheney, and Company some headache.

REFERENCE/REFERENCIA:

Smallheer, Susan: “Brattleboro to Vote on Arresting Bush, Cheney” Common Dreans.org; Jan 27, 2008

http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/01/27/6663/

Univision.com: “Electores votarán juicio a Bush y Cheney Vermont los acusa de crímenes de Guerra”

http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=1416794

January 30, 2008
Contact: Andrew Davis
E-mail: andrew.davis@lp.org

Office: 202-333-0008 ext. 225
Mobile: 202-731-0002

FROM THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY:

Libertarian Party reiterates its call for Iraq withdrawal

Talk of Iraq in Monday’s State of the Union address reignites Party’s call for Iraq exit

Quick Quotes:
William Redpath, National Chairman, Libertarian Party
• “President Bush’s State of the Union address once again emphasized his desire to remain in Iraq without any finite objective or operational goal.”
• “Each day we remain in Iraq is a rebuke of the promise we have made to the members of our Armed Forces.”

Shane Cory, Executive Director, Libertarian Party
• “The president says he will return our troops ‘on success,’ but never identifies what this ’success’ is.”
• “Without a realistic endgame, the president is setting America up for a perpetual state of war for decades to come.”

Washington, D.C. - After Monday’s State of the Union address delivered by President George W. Bush, the Libertarian Party is renewing its call for a safe and timely troop withdrawal from Iraq. “President Bush’s State of the Union address once again emphasized his desire to remain in Iraq without any finite objective or operational goal,” says William Redpath, chairman of the Libertarian Party.

“While we are pleased to see a decline in violence in Iraq, this should by no means become a mandate for sustaining our presence in the country,” says Redpath. “We were wrong for invading Iraq, and we as a country have paid for that mistake in dollars and blood. Our obligation is not to Iraq, or any other nation in the world. Our obligation is to our soldiers: to keep them as safe as possible and to use them only in the direct defense of our nation. Each day we remain in Iraq is a rebuke of the promise we have made to the members of our Armed Forces.”

The Libertarian Party believes in a non-interventionist foreign policy, which stresses trade with all nations of the world, but condemns pre-emptive warfare that initiates hostilities. The Libertarian Party believes the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq violated this non-interventionist stance.

“The president says he will return our troops ‘on success,’ but never identifies what this ’success’ is,” says Shane Cory, executive director of the Libertarian Party and a Marine Corps veteran. “Is success a free and democratic Iraq? Is success an Iraq without terrorists? Is success a peaceful Iraq? All of these are things that most of America wants to see, but they are not clear and reasonable objectives for our military to achieve. Without a realistic endgame, the president is setting America up for a perpetual state of war for decades to come.”

“We must leave Iraq as quickly as possible in a matter that is consistent with the safety of our troops,” Redpath concludes. “Democracy cannot come from the barrel of a gun, and to try to force it into existence only results in catastrophe. Every day that we continue the occupation of Iraq is another day that our troops are in harm’s way and another day that we have failed to learn from our mistakes.”

For more information on this issue, or to arrange an interview, please call Andrew Davis at (202) 333-0008 during normal business hours, or at (202) 731-0002 during any other time.

The Libertarian Party is America’s third largest political party, founded in 1971 as an alternative to the two main political parties. You can find more information on the Libertarian Party by visiting www.lp.org. The Libertarian Party proudly stands for smaller government, lower taxes and more freedom.