[clue-talk] Any feelings on Barr and Libertarian Party?

[David Rudder]

Bob Barr just got the nod from the Libertarian Party, right here in
Denver.  He chose Wayne Allyn Root as his running mate (no apparent
relation to Enoch).  A lot of people on this board have stated a wish
for a candidate that fits a more strict definition of "conservative"
than John McCain or Barack Obama.

Barr is campaigning as a true conservative.  When the California Supreme
Court laid down its decision to allow gay marriage, Barr responded with
"It's a state's right issue, and whatever California does is good for
California".  He's also against the Iraq war, which I guess is strictly
in line with his conservative credentials, but is opposite of what much
of his demographic feels.

His big platform comes down to
- Cut spending on earmarks
- Tax reform
- Protect liberties without the nanny state
- Secure the borders, not foreign countries
- Non-intervention

So, what do you all think?

http://www.bobbarr2008.com

-Dave

P.S.  I'm an Obamican.  I'm not looking for a real conservative, I'm
looking for a real progressive.  So, Barr doesn't do it for me.