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Re: Vote against/for...
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Sat, 23 Nov 2002 16:57:33 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> My favorite excerpt:
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> "It marks the third consecutive election in which a Libertarian has cost the
> Republican Party a Senate seat," wrote Miller. "If there had been no
> Libertarian Senate candidates in recent years, Republicans would not have
> lost control of the chamber in 2001, and a filibuster-proof, 60-seat
> majority would likely be within reach."
> Think about it. Think about how scary a filibuster proof Senate in the hands
> of the GOP (or the Dems, for that matter) would be. To that I say: "you're
> welcome"
If that's all your party ever wants to aspire to be (a spoiler), then knock
yourselves out.
But think about this: think about a senate with *no* clear majority and
libertarian Republicans controlling the swing votes. That's power. What you
have now is hardly consolation IMO.
-John
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| (...) It's not. But we're performing a useful service to the country nonetheless. A filibuster proof Senate with the likes of Bob Barr running some things is a scary thought to behold. (...) c /libertarian Republicans/Libertarians/ and you're on to (...) (22 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
| | | Re: Vote against/for...
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| (...) I prefer Mike Huben's analysis: "The Libertarian Party is well on its way to dominating the political landscape, judging from its power base of 100+ elected dogcatchers and other important officials after 25 years of effort." ;) More here: (...) (22 years ago, 25-Nov-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | Re: Vote against/for...
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| (...) See also this analysis... (URL) an admittedly partisan source) My favorite excerpt: "It marks the third consecutive election in which a Libertarian has cost the Republican Party a Senate seat," wrote Miller. "If there had been no Libertarian (...) (22 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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