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	<title>Comments on: Advance copy of Ron Paul&#8217;s Wedesday press conference: He says &#8216;vote third party&#8217;</title>
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		<title>by: DebbieKat</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-881564</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>I wish that CSpan would have listed the conference on their schedule this evening. Ugh. Only reason I knew it was on tonight was an email from the Nader camp, but it was the last 10 minutes. :-( And of course, they haven't posted the video yet and it only says it hasn't aired yet and first airing will be in the morning. CSPAN!!!! What are you doing? Anyway, last 10 minutes was great. Would love to see the rest in the morning. Maybe someone has posted it on youtube already...

At the rate the parties are going and continuing to act like 2 years olds with this lipstick on a pig fiasco, I might never vote for either of these parties again. Absolutely sickening. Our media is useless.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>I wish that CSpan would have listed the conference on their schedule this evening. Ugh. Only reason I knew it was on tonight was an email from the Nader camp, but it was the last 10 minutes. <img src='http://thirdpartywatch.com/wp-images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':-(' class='wp-smiley' />  And of course, they haven&#8217;t posted the video yet and it only says it hasn&#8217;t aired yet and first airing will be in the morning. <span class="caps">CSPAN</span><img src="!" alt="" border="0" />! What are you doing? Anyway, last 10 minutes was great. Would love to see the rest in the morning. Maybe someone has posted it on youtube already&#8230;</p>
	<p>At the rate the parties are going and continuing to act like 2 years olds with this lipstick on a pig fiasco, I might never vote for either of these parties again. Absolutely sickening. Our media is useless.</p>
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		<title>by: Michael G</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-881158</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Ron Paul will vote for the only 3rd party candidate on the TX ballot - Bob Barr,</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Ron Paul will vote for the only 3rd party candidate on the TX ballot &#8211; Bob Barr,</p>
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		<title>by: Jes</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-881135</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>It wouldn't be the first time I've voted 3rd party.  My ego doesn't depend on &quot;being on the winning side&quot; or &quot;not wasting a vote because it's the 'losing' side' like it apparently does for some many other folks.

I had already decided not to vote for either Democrass or Repungnant-ones no matter what happened.  Some folks have &quot;flexible&quot; personal codes about that but I'm not one of them.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>It wouldn&#8217;t be the first time I&#8217;ve voted 3rd party.  My ego doesn&#8217;t depend on &#8220;being on the winning side&#8221; or &#8220;not wasting a vote because it&#8217;s the &#8216;losing&#8217; side&#8217; like it apparently does for some many other folks.</p>
	<p>I had already decided not to vote for either Democrass or Repungnant-ones no matter what happened.  Some folks have &#8220;flexible&#8221; personal codes about that but I&#8217;m not one of them.</p>
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		<title>by: SayNO2008.com</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-881041</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Say NO to McBama!

Say NO to Republicrats!

Say NO to Establishment media outlets!

Say NO to bipartisan trashing of the Constitution!

Cast a protest vote for a 3rd party presidential candidate of your choice.

Tell everyone why you will vote against the lesser of two evils.

Tell everyone who you will vote for.

Tell everyone what you think.

Be heard: http://SayNO2008.com

&quot;The strongest message can be sent by rejecting the two party system... This can be accomplished by voting for one of the non-establishment, principled candidates.&quot; - Ron Paul</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Say NO to McBama!</p>
	<p>Say NO to Republicrats!</p>
	<p>Say NO to Establishment media outlets!</p>
	<p>Say NO to bipartisan trashing of the Constitution!</p>
	<p>Cast a protest vote for a 3rd party presidential candidate of your choice.</p>
	<p>Tell everyone why you will vote against the lesser of two evils.</p>
	<p>Tell everyone who you will vote for.</p>
	<p>Tell everyone what you think.</p>
	<p>Be heard: <a href='http://SayNO2008.com' rel='nofollow'>http://SayNO2008.com</a></p>
	<p>&#8220;The strongest message can be sent by rejecting the two party system&#8230; This can be accomplished by voting for one of the non-establishment, principled candidates.&#8221; &#8211; Ron Paul</p>
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		<title>by: John</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880807</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:46:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>This was somewhat wimpy on Paul's part. When he is in the voting booth, he'll only be able to vote for one of them, why not tell his supporters which one it will be? And Nader and McKinney are even more statist than McCain and Obama.

Having Paul's supporters go off in multiple directions only dilutes his message.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>This was somewhat wimpy on Paul&#8217;s part. When he is in the voting booth, he&#8217;ll only be able to vote for one of them, why not tell his supporters which one it will be? And Nader and McKinney are even more statist than McCain and Obama.</p>
	<p>Having Paul&#8217;s supporters go off in multiple directions only dilutes his message.</p>
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		<title>by: John Lowell</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880798</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Perfect! Barr is a no-show at the news conference and then actually has the chutzpah to invite Paul to be his Vice Presidential candidate! Amazing. 

Bob Barr has all the tact of a chimpanzee. If he isn't dodging questions about his pro-life bona fides, his supports are censoring you on their blog. What an utter disaster this guy is.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Perfect! Barr is a no-show at the news conference and then actually has the chutzpah to invite Paul to be his Vice Presidential candidate! Amazing.</p>
	<p>Bob Barr has all the tact of a chimpanzee. If he isn&#8217;t dodging questions about his pro-life bona fides, his supports are censoring you on their blog. What an utter disaster this guy is.</p>
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		<title>by: Anthony</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880621</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>If Barr had shown up at the press conference, there would be libertarian purists who would have excoriated him for appearing on the same stage with McKinney and Nader. 

you cant win with those nutcases.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>If Barr had shown up at the press conference, there would be libertarian purists who would have excoriated him for appearing on the same stage with McKinney and Nader.</p>
	<p>you cant win with those nutcases.</p>
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		<title>by: Disinter</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880609</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Hi guys,

You haven't heard from me in a while because I like to blogg under different names to create dissention in the Barf campaign. But I got to admit I like the sound of Barr/Paul</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Hi guys,</p>
	<p>You haven&#8217;t heard from me in a while because I like to blogg under different names to create dissention in the Barf campaign. But I got to admit I like the sound of Barr/Paul</p>
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		<title>by: Tom</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880577</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:52:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>From reading the comments written on Dr. Paul’s press conference it appears that a lot of people wanted Ron Paul to hold their hand and say vote for so-in-so or do such and such.  The way he handled the situation indicated wisdom on his part.  He is the stuff that heroes are made. So sad that most people can’t see the big picture and get caught up in issues.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>From reading the comments written on Dr. Paul&#8217;s press conference it appears that a lot of people wanted Ron Paul to hold their hand and say vote for so-in-so or do such and such.  The way he handled the situation indicated wisdom on his part.  He is the stuff that heroes are made. So sad that most people can&#8217;t see the big picture and get caught up in issues.</p>
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		<title>by: Jonathan</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880518</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880518</guid>
					<description>Barr did not stiff Paul. On the contrary, Barr held his own press conference and asked Ron Paul to be his Running Mate. Mr. Root said he would step down if Ron agreed.

Bob Barr Shows Leadership to Unify Liberty Movement
September 10th, 2008 by Shane Cory 
Asks Paul to Run as his Vice President

Atlanta, GA – Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party nominee for president, has invited GOP Congressman Ron Paul to be his running mate in the upcoming election. In a letter sent to Paul, Barr called Paul one of the “few American patriots” who exist in today’s society, and asked him to “seriously consider this final offer as an opportunity to show true, lasting leadership beyond party politics.”

Barr cited Paul’s 1987 letter to then-GOP Chairman Frank Fahrenkopf, in which Paul stated that, “after years of trying to work through the Republican Party both in and out of government…[Paul] concluded that [his] efforts must be carried on outside the Republican Party.”

Though recognizing Paul’s personal investment in the Republican Party and his recent attempts to reform the party from inside, Barr said he disagreed with Paul’s strategy. “Better options remain that will carry a message of liberty onto the ballot in November and beyond,” Barr stated, adding at a news conference called today at the National Press Club, that “change in politics and public policy in America cannot and will not be done from within the current, two-party system.”

Barr continued, “‘The status quo will not change the status quo’ and impact comes entirely from gaining votes in the General Election.” That is why Barr said he would remain focused on the Libertarian Party’s electoral effort and clear message, and why he invited Paul to join him.

“While you declined my offer to seek the Libertarian presidential nomination many months ago, I ask that you seriously consider this final offer as an opportunity to show true, lasting leadership beyond party politics,” Barr stated in his letter to Paul.

Barr’s running mate, Wayne Allyn Root, expressed support: “As the Libertarian Party vice presidential nominee, I believe in one thing above all else—principle. There can be no compromise on the ideals of limited government, lower taxes, lower spending, and more freedom for the American people. Those are the principles to which I’ve dedicated my life. The GOP and Democratic candidates only give lip service—at best—to these ideals and principles. It is only an act at election time every four years.”

“I want to end the charade once and for all,” Root continued. “I am willing to sacrifice anything to advance the cause of liberty, freedom, smaller government and to enable the American taxpayer to keep more of their own money and property. Understanding Dr. Ron Paul’s reputation and name recognition in the freedom movement, I am willing to step aside as Libertarian vice presidential candidate if he would be willing to take my place. I will pledge to work day and night, just as I have as the vice presidential nominee, to support Dr. Paul. I believe this is a wonderful opportunity for the Libertarian and freedom movements. I encourage Dr. Paul to accept Congressman Barr’s offer. The campaign is making this offer because we believe there is no sacrifice too large when it comes to improving the lives of the American people and American taxpayers.”

Barr’s letter to Paul can be found here: http://www.bobbarr2008.com/files/paul.pdf

Paul’s letter to the GOP can be found here: http://www.bobbarr2008.com/files/lettertogop.jpg</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Barr did not stiff Paul. On the contrary, Barr held his own press conference and asked Ron Paul to be his Running Mate. Mr. Root said he would step down if Ron agreed.</p>
	<p>Bob Barr Shows Leadership to Unify Liberty Movement<br />
September 10th, 2008 by Shane Cory<br />
Asks Paul to Run as his Vice President</p>
	<p>Atlanta, <span class="caps">GA </span>&#8211; Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party nominee for president, has invited <span class="caps">GOP </span>Congressman Ron Paul to be his running mate in the upcoming election. In a letter sent to Paul, Barr called Paul one of the &#8220;few American patriots&#8221; who exist in today&#8217;s society, and asked him to &#8220;seriously consider this final offer as an opportunity to show true, lasting leadership beyond party politics.&#8221;</p>
	<p>Barr cited Paul&#8217;s 1987 letter to then-GOP Chairman Frank Fahrenkopf, in which Paul stated that, &#8220;after years of trying to work through the Republican Party both in and out of government&#8230;[Paul] concluded that [his] efforts must be carried on outside the Republican Party.&#8221;</p>
	<p>Though recognizing Paul&#8217;s personal investment in the Republican Party and his recent attempts to reform the party from inside, Barr said he disagreed with Paul&#8217;s strategy. &#8220;Better options remain that will carry a message of liberty onto the ballot in November and beyond,&#8221; Barr stated, adding at a news conference called today at the National Press Club, that &#8220;change in politics and public policy in America cannot and will not be done from within the current, two-party system.&#8221;</p>
	<p>Barr continued, &#8220;&#8216;The status quo will not change the status quo&#8217; and impact comes entirely from gaining votes in the General Election.&#8221; That is why Barr said he would remain focused on the Libertarian Party&#8217;s electoral effort and clear message, and why he invited Paul to join him.</p>
	<p>&#8220;While you declined my offer to seek the Libertarian presidential nomination many months ago, I ask that you seriously consider this final offer as an opportunity to show true, lasting leadership beyond party politics,&#8221; Barr stated in his letter to Paul.</p>
	<p>Barr&#8217;s running mate, Wayne Allyn Root, expressed support: &#8220;As the Libertarian Party vice presidential nominee, I believe in one thing above all else&#8212;principle. There can be no compromise on the ideals of limited government, lower taxes, lower spending, and more freedom for the American people. Those are the principles to which I&#8217;ve dedicated my life. The <span class="caps">GOP</span> and Democratic candidates only give lip service&#8212;at best&#8212;to these ideals and principles. It is only an act at election time every four years.&#8221;</p>
	<p>&#8220;I want to end the charade once and for all,&#8221; Root continued. &#8220;I am willing to sacrifice anything to advance the cause of liberty, freedom, smaller government and to enable the American taxpayer to keep more of their own money and property. Understanding Dr. Ron Paul&#8217;s reputation and name recognition in the freedom movement, I am willing to step aside as Libertarian vice presidential candidate if he would be willing to take my place. I will pledge to work day and night, just as I have as the vice presidential nominee, to support Dr. Paul. I believe this is a wonderful opportunity for the Libertarian and freedom movements. I encourage Dr. Paul to accept Congressman Barr&#8217;s offer. The campaign is making this offer because we believe there is no sacrifice too large when it comes to improving the lives of the American people and American taxpayers.&#8221;</p>
	<p>Barr&#8217;s letter to Paul can be found here: <a href='http://www.bobbarr2008.com/files/paul.pdf' rel='nofollow'>http://www.bobbarr2008.com/files/paul.pdf</a></p>
	<p>Paul&#8217;s letter to the <span class="caps">GOP</span> can be found here: <a href='http://www.bobbarr2008.com/files/lettertogop.jpg' rel='nofollow'>http://www.bobbarr2008.com/files/lettertogop.jpg</a></p>
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		<title>by: Geoffrey the Liberator</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880517</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:18:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>The LPUK endorces Bob Barr and looks forward to him working with all Libertarians worldwide when he becomes president of the USA

http://campaign.blog.bobbarr2008.com/2008/09/10/bob-barr-shows-leadership-to-unify-liberty-movement/</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>The <span class="caps">LPUK</span> endorces Bob Barr and looks forward to him working with all Libertarians worldwide when he becomes president of the <span class="caps">USA</span></p>
	<p><a href='http://campaign.blog.bobbarr2008.com/2008/09/10/bob-barr-shows-leadership-to-unify-liberty-movement/' rel='nofollow'>http://campaign.blog.bobbarr2008.com/2008/09/10/bob-barr-shows-leadership-to-unify-liberty-movement/</a></p>
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		<title>by: PainfullyAware</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880507</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Would Have Rather Seen Ron Paul Make A Coalition Out Of The Third Parties.

Ron Paul is still the voice of reason in a troubled world.

Too bad short attention span people still deride him.

Wish More People Would Have Debated Him Rather Than Dismissed Him.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Would Have Rather Seen Ron Paul Make A Coalition Out Of The Third Parties.</p>
	<p>Ron Paul is still the voice of reason in a troubled world.</p>
	<p>Too bad short attention span people still deride him.</p>
	<p>Wish More People Would Have Debated Him Rather Than Dismissed Him.</p>
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		<title>by: Doobie Doo</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880445</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Barr is a jerk.</description>
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		<title>by: Sean Scallon</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880386</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:23:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Nice of Barr to stiff Ron Paul. Don't expect his supporters to be going door-to-door for Barr this fall.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>Nice of Barr to stiff Ron Paul. Don&#8217;t expect his supporters to be going door-to-door for Barr this fall.</p>
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		<title>by: cyber_rigger</title>
		<link>http://thirdpartywatch.com/2008/09/09/advance-copy-of-ron-pauls-tuesday-press-conference-he-says-vote-third-party/#comment-880377</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>If you would hate it equally

if either of the first two parties win

then a third party vote is not wasted at all.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[	<p>If you would hate it equally</p>
	<p>if either of the first two parties win</p>
	<p>then a third party vote is not wasted at all.</p>
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