Libertarian Party says Obama ‘sold out’ liberty on FISA compromise

June 23, 2008

Contact: Andrew Davis
E-mail: andrew.davis@lp.org

Office: 202-333-0008 ext. 225
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FROM THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY:   

Libertarian Party says Obama ‘sold out’ liberty on FISA compromise 

Party disappointed with Obama backpedaling on FISA

Washington, D.C. - The Libertarian Party condemned Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama for recently stating he does not oppose the Bush administration’s program of illegally spying on U.S. citizens.  “Obama has sold out liberty in his refusal to stand up to Republicans on FISA,” says Libertarian Party spokesperson Andrew Davis.

“We have come to expect Republicans to hold a contempt for basic protections of civil liberties,” says Davis.  “To see this same type of reckless disregard for the Constitution from Democrats–especially their presidential nominee–is extremely unfortunate.  Democrats were given a chance to stand up to Republicans after the 2006 election, but they have failed to do so time and time again ever since.  Obama’s refusal to state a clear opposition to the President’s illegal program of domestic surveillance is just one more example of how both Republicans and Democrats have failed the American people.” 

In an interview last week with ABC News’ Senior National Correspondent Jack Tapper, Obama stated, “I haven’t opposed, for example, the national security surveillance program, the NSA program,” adding that he believed the program could be done without violating the Constitution.

“Perhaps it is in Obama’s nature as a big-government liberal to trust the government with unchecked power,” Davis adds, “but supporting a proposal to give the government blanket permission to spy on American citizens should give voters an idea of how much Obama respects the Constitution and privacy rights.”

The Libertarian Party has called repeatedly to reject any amendment to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that empowers the government to spy on U.S. citizens, which includes the most recent “compromise” by Republicans and Democrats.  Additionally, Libertarian Party candidate for president Bob Barr recently issued a video that blasted supporters of the recent FISA amendments.

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.

For more information on this issue, or to arrange a media interview, please call Andrew Davis at (202) 731-0002.

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A Message from Bob Barr

Dear Friend,

Can you take 30 seconds to help me out?

As the eCampaign Manager for Bob Barr’s campaign, I’m one of the guys who stays up all hours of the night, Diet Coke in hand, developing and delivering content to the web.

Since Bob first announced his exploratory committee, we’ve been producing videos and content for many different “Web 2.0″ uses but I’m most proud of the work that we’ve put into our YouTube page.

Several times a week, we are posting new videos and clips of Bob’s media appearances.

These videos are posted not just to inform supporters of Bob’s latest media hits, but to persuade others.

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Click the new feature on the front page to take you to our Official Youtube Channel. Check back often by scrolling down & clicking the YouTube Icon in the Social Networking section.  Once there, do a few things for me each time you visit:

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Thanks for everything and look for more videos coming soon!

 

In Liberty,

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Bob Barr 2008

US Electoral Process Discriminates against Libertarians

 

The Election Process is a Fraud in all of its spheres. In fact, many of the voting machines [which were used to rig the elections in favour of the Republicans and Democrats] were also used in Venezuela during the 2004 and 2006 Elections.

Returning to the USA, the political process represses the Alternative Parties such as the Libertarians with discriminatory laws that make it almost impossible for these states to gain access to the ballot box. We can not forget how the State of Ohio nullified 57,000 signatures on a mere technicality in 2004 and refused to debate the alternative parties in 2006.

All of this comes from a country that prides itself in being a beacon of democracy and human rights to the world only to practice psychological and Physical repression of alternative parties inside the USA.

What is needed is an opening of the US Political Process in Elections with ALL Parties campaigning on an equal footing instead of two parties that have become mammoth in size and oppressive in nature.

For this reason and much more, I challenge the USA [I can do it since I live and was born in the USA] to study ALL of the candidates and if necessary, throw out the process, the Republicans, and Democrats and replace it with an adherence to the US Constitution, a Libertarian Statesman who will guide the country towards a brighter future, and a direct democracy.

The Barr/Root campaign is picking up steam!

Dear Friend,

The Barr/Root campaign is picking up steam!

Over the past few weeks Bob has been traveling from city to city and meeting with supporters and groups who share our message of liberty.

Additionally, the strong media coverage continues with Bob being interviewed by the Washington Post, Fox News, the Christian Broadcasting Network, Time Magazine, NPR, Alan Colmes and many local radio and television stations.

On top of that, Bob’s running mate, Wayne Allyn Root, has been hitting the radio waves several times a day to promote our ticket.

Our staff is coming together strongly as our web team has relocated from California to our campaign hub in Atlanta. I’ve also made the move from Virginia along with the Libertarian Party’s media coordinator, Andrew Davis.

We are working around the clock to get this campaign moving at full speed for our outstanding presidential ticket.

A few days ago, you heard from Russ Verney regarding our need for ballot access funding.

I need to reinforce this need to you.

Money is our number one need right now. We have the media; Bob is climbing in the polls; and our grassroots efforts are exploding – we’ve picked up 2,000 Meetup members in a week!

On top of our ballot access needs, Russ has instructed me to immediately raise $31,000 to move into our permanent campaign headquarters. We need to rent and install “bullpen” desk setups for our staffers. To start, we’ll have 30 dedicated, Barr/Root staffers and volunteers which will cost us $200 for setup and takedown plus $125 per month for each staffer.

To get rolling and cover the first month we need to raise $40,750.

Right now, we’re completely out of space in our temporary location (as I type this, I’m literally back to back with six others in a single office) and can’t fit in any more workers.

The location that we need to secure – if we can raise the funds – is an old AT&T call center. Russ loves it because it’s a very big open room with only two, small windows.

It really is a perfect space for our campaign team that is sprinting into what has been a two-party contest.

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In Liberty,

 

 

Wexler: No Bush

As you know, there has been a great deal of news lately, from my colleague Dennis Kucinich introducing Articles of Impeachment against President Bush, to my recent questioning of Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan.

Tuesday evening, I am holding a private telephone town hall just for supporters such as yourself. I will call the evening number you entered when you signed up at Wexlerwantshearings.com and if you choose to join the call, just stay on the line and after a few minutes I will begin discussing the status of Impeachment, Inherent Contempt, and other topics, and then take your questions.

Schedule for Tuesday, June 24th:

Session 1: Approximately 7pm EDT:

All states except AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, NM, MT, OR, UT, WA

Session 2: Approximately 7pm PDT:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, NM, MT, OR, UT, WA

I hope you can join me! If not, we hope to do more in the future.

As always, I thank you for your support.

Congressman Robert Wexler

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P.S. Over the next week I will appearing on numerous television programs where I intend to raise these issues as often as I can. You can see me on the following television shows:

• Tuesday, June 24 at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm (EST) on Hardball on MSNBC,

• Wednesday June 25 at 3:30 pm (EST) on CNN’s the Situation Room,

• Thursday June 26 at 11:30 pm (EST) on Comedy Central’s the Colbert Report

• Friday June 27 at 7:30 am (EST) on MSNBC’s Morning Joe.