Any thoughts on the Barr/Root ticket? "Bob Barr is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia. He is an attorney and currently the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee. He left the Republican Party in 2004." http://www.politicalbase.com/people/bob-barr/4250/ - The Economy: The government cannot continue spending at this rate if America is to remain competitive in the global marketplace. The new administration’s number one job will be to drastically reduce spending - Energy: The free market, driven by consumer choice and reflecting the real cost of resources, should be the foundation of America’s energy policy. - Iraq War: A continued U.S. presence in Iraq emboldens both insurgents and terrorists, and discourages the Iraqi government from taking control of promoting peace and prosperity in Iraq. - Veterans: Our veterans deserve the medical treatment necessary to care for their injuries sustained in the line of duty. - Health Care: Our health care policy should be reformed based on the principle of consumer-oriented health care. - Education: Ultimately, education will best serve the children of America if it occurs within a competitive private system rather than a government system. - Property Rights: Allowing governments, at any level, to confiscate property without a compelling justification represents a serious attack on fundamental liberty. - Taxes: Tax reform is desperately needed in the United States … Meaningful tax reform begins with reining in government spending. - Immigration: We also must transform our immigration bureaucracy and process that both impede legal immigration and encourage illegal immigration. - Monetary Policy: Congress must insist on accountability and transparency in the Federal Reserve’s operation, while reconsidering the Fed’s almost total control over the money supply. http://www.bobbarr2008.com/issues/
Alot of the Libertarian philosophy (conservative fiscal + laissez-faire social) maks alot of sense to me. They are hurt by the lack of any media coverage of third parties. It would have been a major coup if they could have gotten Ron Paul as their candidate this year, with the visibility he received