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AWAC Makes an Endorsement

23 Sep 08

    

     I’ve been away for a month.  As promised, I have put AWAC into more of a holding pattern.  I’ll post when the need (or the urge) arises.  Politics being the festering pool of vileness that it always becomes, I’ve decided to endorse Bob Barr, the Libertarian candidate, for President.  I know that the Republicans and the Democrats have been holding their collective breaths, waiting for the coveted AWAC endorsement, but they won't be getting it. Deal with it, Obama and McCain. Tremble in fear. Let's break the two-party stranglehold on our democracy. But more on that later. 

    

Precious

  

     Here’s yet another story of animal abuse, far too common in rescue work.  Precious is a six year old Cocker Spaniel.  She was rescued, along with numerous other dogs, from a wretched environment. I am still getting details, but this I can tell (and show) you.  Her legs had such massive matting, mixed with hardened feeces, that she could no longer walk. The photos will show what look like massive tumors on her legs.  She had also had her left ear chewed off by another dog, and she is covered in bit marks that are still healing.  Fortunately, the Tullahoma Animal Shelter got her back after the police recovered the dogs, and she has been shaved and medically treated.  Other than missing her ear, it looks like she will make a full recovery, and she is a wonderful, loving dog, which shows just how resilient dogs can be.  I provide these photos to show just how vile some people can be.

 

 

 

 

That is not a paw in the center of the photo, that is the matting.

 

 

 

Precious is enjoying life again

 

 

Rage Against the Machine:

  

    I am fed up with our current crop of politicians.  I am fed up with the domination of the two party system.  I am fed up with debates that exclude other political parties.  Who died and made the Republicans and the Democrats God?  I am throwing the mighty resources of AWAC behind Bob Barr, the Libertarian candidate.  And regardless of who you are voting for, I hope you would agree that the debates would be better if Barr (and why not Nader too) were invited.  Here is information on an attempt to open up the debates.  Please take the time to take back your government.

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Dear Friend,

On Friday, we asked that you give the Commission on Presidential Debates CPD a polite phone call.

Bob Barr supporters came through!

By 3 p.m. the CPD phone lines were shut down!  I received reports from hundreds of Barr supporters who did an incredible job of making courteous calls - and maintaining an upbeat attitude - despite receiving not so great treatment by CPD staff.

This week - all week long - we're doing something different.

In 1992, Ross Perot was polling at 7% before the first presidential debate (similar to our campaign).  Mr. Perot was included in all three debates not because of a ruling by the debate sponsor or host; Ross Perot was included in the presidential debates because George H.W. Bush demanded that he be included.

Today, if Bob Barr or any minority party candidate is going to be included in the debates, it will be because John McCain or Barack Obama demanded it. 

We have to target one campaign to include Bob in the debates and if any candidate understands disenfranchisement and minority rights, it should be Barack Obama.

After all, it was Barack Obama who said that those who participated in the civil rights movement "didn't brave fire hoses and Billy clubs so that their grandchildren and their great-grandchildren would still wonder at the beginning of the 21st century whether their vote would be counted; whether their civil rights would be protected by their government; whether justice would be equal and opportunity would be theirs . . . We have more work to do."

Senator Obama must understand that equal opportunity applies to elections as well. 

To make this task even more effective, we're going to do something special.  We are coordinating with Ralph Nader's campaign and they're going to be doing this today as well.

Here's today's task: Call the Obama Campaign!

 

We need to give Barack Obama and his campaign managers a reason to include us in the debates

 

So here's the task:

To get in the right frame of mind.  Think happy thoughts: puppies, flowers, dancing leprechauns and lower taxes.

Pick up the phone and call 866-675-2008.

Hit 6 to speak with a campaign volunteer.

Once connected, politely deliver the following message: 

"Hi my name is __________  and I'm calling to request that Senator Obama invite minority party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nader to participate in the upcoming presidential debates.  Could you please leave this message with your campaign manager, David Plouffe?

Send me a note at feedback@bobbarr2008.comand let me know how it went.

That's it and have fun!

In Liberty,

Shane Cory
Deputy Campaign Manager
Bob Barr for President

Bob Barr for President

AWAC continues to offer its services to the Libertarians as Bob Barr runs for president.  Too bad Americans are denied the opportunity to hear from him in the debates.  Tired of having others tell you who deserves to be heard?  Support Bob Barr!  Or do you believe the Republicans and Democrats have done such a fine job that we should keep them in power? I turn it over to Russell Varney, Campaign Director.

Bear

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Dear Friend,

First, let me thank all of those folks who tuned in Friday night for the Counter-Debate with Bob Barr.

The event at reason was a great event and several thousand people watched the event online!

Just a few hours before the debate, we learned that we were thrown off of the ballot in Louisianan just days after a court ruled to put us on the ballot. The State of Louisiana appealed the decision and the Court of Appeals, without even holding a hearing or requesting a response from our attorneys, and the court ruled to remove Bob Barr and Wayne Root from the ballot.

While we were extremely disappointed with that action, we are appealing to the United States Supreme Court. I'll keep you informed as events unfold.

In other - and very positive - news, our campaign is receiving an incredible amount of support in recent weeks and it seems as if the floodgates have opened just within the last few days.

To the thousands of you who are new to this email list: thanks for joining!

The bailout has opened the eyes of millions of Americans. They are angry, confused and unable to understand why our government wants to give away $1 trillion dollars of our money. 

John McCain and Barack Obama are onboard with the bailouts - wait, sorry, I'm supposed to say "rescue package" - only Bob Barr opposed the bailouts AND has the solutions to get America back on track. With your generous contribution, we can continue the important task of informing the American public that Bob is the only presidential candidate promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability.

On a personal note, I would like to express my gratitude to Bob. Our candidate is an amazing man whose level of dedication and work ethic is something that is rarely seen. When joining the campaign, I told Bob that I would require a few things for him.

First, I needed a campaign book that was extensive and made clear his libertarian values and how those solutions would put America back on the right track.

That book, Lessons in Liberty, will be available shortly on our web site.

I also asked Bob to put together another, personal book that explained how his beliefs have evolved over the years. I knew that I was asking for quite a bit but Bob delivered despite being consistently on the campaign trail since May.

Today, Bob's personal book, Patriot Nation, was released and is available at www.thepatriotnation.com.

I have my copy in hand and would personally recommend it to everyone.

Please stay tuned throughout the week as I expect it to be one full of excitement and great news for the campaign.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

In Liberty,

Russell Verney
Campaign Manager
Bob Barr for President