The Bane of the LPWA, The "Wasted Vote Myth"

Person on the street A, "Yeah, I like your candidate, but I really hate Mccain, so I am voting for Obama this year. We can't have another four years of the bush doctrine!"

Person on the street B, "Obama is a socialist and if he gets in there will be welfare for the illegal immigrants and handouts for everyone. I like your candidate, but I have to vote for Mccain."

To the people on the street, and for anyone pondering about how you can ever justify voting for a Libertarian in the presidential race when so much is at stake, let me offer a few simple observations.

We use the electoral college in America for this particular race. On top of that washington has been, typically, one of the most blue states in the union.

True, we have many who are fond of the Bush agenda and defend it to absurd lengths, but again, we use the electoral college to elect our president.

Even if this were not the case I would still argue for voting for the person you believe is best suited for the job, not the lessor of evils.

But let's get more specific than that.

The 2008 Washington State Electoral Race- The Obama/Mccain race 08`

Washington state (and likely the country) will go to O'bama. I would really be amazed if Mccain could even come close to him in this state.

Since we use the electoral college, you are free to vote for who you truly believe in AND it is beneficial if want to send a message to the top two parties that you will not take their waste and abuse.

I have felt good about every vote I have ever cast.

Also, I often tell people who are thinking of voting for the republican or democrat for whatever reason, that this is their choice, but come down and volunteer for the libertarians. Give them money. Do something to help grow the voice of dissent against the abuses of our system.

The Democrats and the Republicans have traded off being in charge, and they have neither reduced spending nor the constant growth of the number of laws used to violate the rights of we the people.

Best wishes and always know that we will ALWAYS be fighting for your rights, no matter who you vote for,

Scott Lindsley~
Chair, Libertarian Party of Washington State

www.LPWA.org

Letter From the Chair

Hi Washington,

I have received many concerns and complaints in the past few weeks about the state of the nation and the state of the state. Bailouts, Presidential politics, and local affairs seem to add to a never ending pileup of complaints.

Trust me, I understand your frustration.

But now is the time for our resolve to be strengthened, not diminished.

In the coming years we will have several partisan offices across the state that will need knowledgeable, intelligent, and well supported campaigns to unseat the entrenched party seats.

So what do we have to offer today that we did not have before? Why would people want to take the time to run for office with te top two forward system in place?

I can name several.

We have an obligation as citizens to do everything we can to improve the government we have here in Washington.

Getting on the ballot, if the top two remains (or RCV comes), means merely putting your name on the ticket.

Once on the ballot, being able to address the public with outreach and the voter pamphlet will allow your dissenting voice to be heard in the arena in which these contests matter.

Running a principled campaign is ALWAYS a great idea and the Washington State Libertarian party is working on ways to improve the support you get from the members and volunteers.

So please, next time there is a partisan election in your area, consider discussing the options/support that the party has to give. We'd be delighted to have anyone that works for our values run for office.

In Liberty,

Scott Lindlsey
Chair, LPWA
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Bruce Guthrie for US Senate

Bruce Guthrie for US Senate

Liberty Meet and Greet

We will be meeting at the Bruce Guthrie for Senate HQ on Sept 20.


For more details look to the west and go to www.bruceguthrie.com