Barr ’08

So reads a comment left at Townhall.com, where Bob’s latest article appeared this morning.  It’s possible that the commenter was upset by Bob’s opening paragraph:

The famed fat lady hasn’t sung yet, but she’s warming up. Sen. John McCain’s campaign has the feel of a farewell tour. His imminent loss gives conservatives another reason to drop the Republican Party.

Or perhaps the commenter was upset because Bob called McCain out regarding the bailout:

Indeed, Sen. McCain wants to force taxpayers to buy up every bad mortgage in America—at face value, bailing-out every irresponsible lender and borrower in the country. Never mind looking out for the taxpayers who borrowed responsibly and pay their mortgage every month.

Or maybe it was this:

A conservative vote for Sen. McCain is a wasted vote. It is wasted because even if he is elected, he does not stand for conservative values and will not promote conservative values. Government will grow, spending will rise, and liberty will diminish.

One thing is clear.  The people leaving nasty comments on the article aren’t giving people reasons to vote for McCain; they merely rehash the same worn-out line that McCain is less of a socialist than Obama is.  Barr supporters are providing plenty of positive reasons to vote for Bob, though.

The article is worth the read and the political debate is getting heated.  Check out Bob Barr’s latest article here.

Earlier today, the campaign for Bob Barr’s Libertarian run for President sent out a press release that calls to end frivolous government spending and the subsequent taxation that is required to pay for it.  He also notes that the gimmicky nature of tax rebates and the like that attempt to influence behavior should be foregone for a change to the tax code, giving Americans real tax cuts.

The Treasury Department reports that the federal budget deficit jumped in July, fueled by spending on bank bail-outs and the ill-considered tax rebate.  The deficit is going to run about $400 billion this year and at least a half trillion dollars next year.  This red ink will further inflate a national debt that already exceeds $9.5 trillion.  It’s time for fiscal leadership in Washington.

First, we must cut federal spending.  New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg wants “a new New Deal,” while the Congress continues to spend more on virtually everything. But we can no longer afford to maintain nonessential and ineffective programs.  Unfortunately, the federal buildings which fill Washington are themselves filled with unnecessary and counterproductive outlays and activities.

Second, we need real tax cuts.  Democratic congressional leaders are talking about enacting another tax rebate, but the American people are too smart to be fooled by more cheap political stunts.  They deserve significant and permanent tax rate reductions.  They also deserve a tax system that is simple and fair.  No more economic gimmicks—let’s have real tax reform to promote the sort of economic growth necessary to put Americans to work again.

Both spending and taxes are too high.  We need a president who will stand for the American people against the taxers and spenders who dominate Congress.  That leadership will not come from the two major parties, which have made today’s mess.

Amen!  The less money leaving our wallets, the better!