Mama Obama
June 5th, 2008Mama Obama
Black and White
While I personally could not care less about the race, or gender, of a presidential candidate - call me crazy, I’d prefer to cast my vote based upon the issues - it’s very clear that many Americans do care about race. Specifically, the race of Senator Obama.
I don’t recall ever hearing about McCain of Clinton being “white”, nor was there ever any suggestion that either of them should recieve votes because they are.
But, hardly an article is published, nor a news report spoken, without mention of the fact that Senator Obama is an “African American”.
A very large number of African American’s are so proud to have a “black candidate”. I guess, if I understand correctly, because he will “feel their pain” - you know, like Bill Clinton, our previous black president. We hear about what a great accomplishment it is that a black man will have the Democratic nomination.
The problem with this “race card” is that Mama Obama is as white as Hillary Clinton or John McCain. In fact, being from Witchita, Kansas, it could be argued that she’s even whiter. You can’t really get more white than the midwest, can you?
Senator Obama is as white as he is black.
It could be argued that this is a good thing… He should be equally compassionate to both blacks and whites. I’m not sure that I believe that, but it would be a valid argument.
The fact of the matter is, Obama’s father left the family (typical?) to study at Harvard when Barack was just two. The last time he saw his father was at the age of 10.
Being raised by his white mother - wouldn’t that make him even more “white”?
So, why do Time, Newsweek, CNN, and all of the Obama supporters insist upon portraying him as “black”, or as an “African American”?
Why is it if you challenge Obama’s position, you’re labeled as “racist” by his supporters? Are you racist against his black or white genes?
And, if you are a supporter of the Senator, don’t assume that “anti-Obama” Americans have chosen that position based upon his race. I am one of that group, and race has absolutely nothing to do with it (Condoleezza Rice was my first choice for president).
If you subscribe to Senator Obama’s socialistic views, follow your heart and vote for him, whether you’re black, white, or other.
On the other hand, if you are a more sensible person, vote for someone else - and keep race out of the equation.
Papa and Mama Obama
(Barack Obama Sr and Ann Durham)
Barr 2008
May 28th, 2008Barr 2008
Learn The Issues
It’s time to send a message to Washington and to America! The “lesser of two evils” can no longer be tolerated! Voters deserve to cast a vote for principle and, in 2008, there is only one hope for true, principled leadership in America and his name is Bob Barr.
Bob served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 and continually fought to protect your civil liberties. During his service, Bob uncovered wide spread government spying, placed the Sunset Clause in the USA PATRIOT Act and was a House Impeachment Manager that led to the impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton for lying under oath in litigation related to Paula Jones.
Bob was also the first to call for the impeachment of President Clinton by sponsoring H.Res. 304.
Since leaving Congress, Bob continues to fight daily for the rights of all Americans. Bob serves on the board of the National Rifle Association and works with the American Conservative Union as well as having served on the board of the Libertarian National Committee.
I’m asking you to show your support for Bob and his presidential campaign by making a generous donation today. Your donation will help Bob move strongly towards November and allow him to challenge the other candidates and their ’status quo’ politics.
Please donate today and thank you for your time and support.
Think
May 25th, 2008Think
Differently, That Is
The following press release was just posted by the Libertarian Party moments ago.
Libertarian Party selects Bob Barr as 2008 presidential nominee
Former Congressman plans to take the White House as Libertarian candidate
Denver - The Libertarian Party has nominated former Congressman Bob Barr as its candidate for president for the 2008 election.
“I’m sure we will emerge here with the strongest ticket in the history of the Libertarian Party,” Barr stated in his victory speech shortly after being selected as the Party’s nominee. “I want everybody to remember that we only have 163 days to win this election. We cannot waste one single day.”
More than 650 Libertarian delegates met in Denver from May 22 till the 26 for the 2008 Libertarian National Convention. After six rounds of voting Sunday afternoon, Barr was selected as the Party’s presidential nominee.
“We’re proud to present to the American voters Bob Barr as our presidential nominee,” says Libertarian Party spokesperson Andrew Davis. “While Republicans and Democrats will fight for their own power in November, Libertarians will fight for Americans. Bob Barr is one of the strongest candidates in the Party’s 37-year history, and we look for him to have an enormous impact in the 2008 race. Republicans and Democrats have good reason to fear a candidate like Barr, who refuses to accept the ‘business-as-usual’ attitude of the current political establishment. Americans want and need another choice, and that choice is Bob Barr.”
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, or to arrange a media interview, please call Andrew Davis at (202) 333-0008 during normal business hours, or at (202) 731-0002 during any other time. For an interview with the Barr campaign, please contact Audrey Mullen at (703) 548-1160.
Now is the time for a REAL change. Or, do you really just want more of the same two-party monopoly?
Hillary Is Losing It
May 24th, 2008Hillary Is Losing It
I’m Not Talking About The Election
It finally happened… Hillary is losing it.
No, OK, I know – she lost it long ago. But, now it’s coming to the surface.
When asked today by South Dakota newspaper the Argus Leader why she didn’t buy the argument that the party was fracturing because of the prolonged contest, she said “my husband didn’t wrap up the nomination in 1992 until he won the California primary somewhere in the middle of June.”
“We all remember Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in June in California,” she continued. “You know I just dont understand it.”
Wait… What?
Is this really anything new though?
A couple of weeks ago Clinton has made a similar “long primaries are fine” comment, which also made a reference to the Kennedy assassination. “If you look at successful presidential campaigns, my husband didn’t get the nomination until June of 1992. I remember, tragically, Senator Kennedy won California near the end of that process. It has often gone on. And we have a lot to work out here. Because we have to figure out who would be the stronger candidate.”
Um… Okaaaaaaaayyyyy…
Liberty Or Death
May 14th, 2008Liberty Or Death
Or More Of The Same?
Blog About Nothing is NOT a political blog, and will not become one.
However, as a long time Libertarian, I will do whatever I can to promote knowledge about the Libertarian Party and it’s platform. I don’t know how anyone can go the the polls and make a conscientious vote without knowledge of each party, and each candidate.
Personally, in the presidential election, I will be voting Libertarian. What are the alternatives?
Clown #1: A racist black lawyer and his dog wife who said she was never proud to be an American until hubby started getting famous.
Clown #2: A dog-ugly female lawyer married to a famous philandering lawyer who set this country on the wrong track after the great Reagan put us on the right track.
Clown #3: A senile former POW who is probably dying of melanoma. Censured by the Senate for his role in the Savings and Loan debacle.
It’s sad that this is the choice we’ve been presented with. These are the “best” the major parties can come up with.
At this time, it’s very likely that Bob Barr will be the Libertarian nominee. I voted for Mr. Barr as a Republican and I will also vote for him as a Libertarian.
A little background from his website:
Bob Barr represented the 7th District of Georgia in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003, serving as a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, as Vice-Chairman of the Government Reform Committee, and as a member of the Committee on Financial Services. He now runs a consulting firm, Liberty Strategies LLC, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and with offices in the Washington, D.C. area.
Bob Barr chose to join the Libertarian Party because at this time in our nation’s history, it is essential to join and work with a party that is 100 percent committed to protecting liberty.
Bob Barr has served as Regional Representative of the Libertarian National Committee.
Bob Barr works tirelessly to help preserve our fundamental right to privacy and our other civil liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Along with this, Bob is committed to helping elect leaders who will strive for smaller government, lower taxes and abundant individual freedom.
Bob BarrBob Barr also occupies the 21st Century Liberties Chair for Freedom and Privacy at the American Conservative Union, and is a Board Member of the National Rifle Association. Bob Barr is also a member of The Constitution Project’s Initiative on Liberty and Security, and he served from 2003 to 2005 as a member of a project at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University addressing matters of privacy and security. In fact, recognizing Bob Barr’s leadership in privacy matters, New York Times columnist William Safire has called him “Mr. Privacy.”
Bob Barr was appointed by President Reagan to serve as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia (1986-90), and served as President of Southeastern Legal Foundation (1990-91). He was an official with the CIA (1971-78), and has practiced law for many years.
A Real Change
May 12th, 2008A Real Change
Bob Barr For President
Former Republican Congressman Bob Barr of Georgia announced Monday he is seeking the Libertarian Party nomination for president.
While none of us are disillusioned enough to think he actually has a chance, it’s good for America - and therefore good for all of us - to have a viable choice other than the three jackasses currently in the race.
Voters “want a choice,” Barr told a gathering of about 40 journalists and supporters in a small room at the National Press Club.
“They believe that America has more and better to offer than what the current political situation is serving up to us,” Barr said.
He said the federal government has “run amok fiscally,” the presidency has grown too powerful, and individual freedoms have “fallen into disrepute.”
Barr, an outspoken opponent of the Iraq war, said that as president he would begin bringing the troops home from that country and elsewhere around the globe.
He insisted he will not be a “spoiler” but said Republicans have urged him not to run out of concern that he will draw votes from Sen. John McCain, the presumed GOP nominee.
Barr said he is “confident” he can win the Libertarian nomination when the party holds its convention over Memorial Day weekend in Denver.
Barr, 59, quit the Republican Party two years ago, saying he had grown disillusioned with its failure to shrink government and its willingness to scale back civil liberties in fighting terrorism.
