Third Party, Worth A Look?

On Tuesday’s show I had the chance to speak with former Congressman Bob Barr and, can I be honest, this guy gets it. I know his chance to win the Oval Office is about the same as Ron Paul, Ralph Nader or even Ross Perot and it’s really too bad because he hammers home valid points on today’s issues.

Iraq: he would start a drawn down immediately but would not provide a timeline. Smart. A stale congress: he would meet with them in open air settings so we would know exactly who is and is not doing their part. I like that. Social issues like abortion and gay marriage: keep the government out of our private lives which includes tax dollars to support them. Not bad. Terrorism: he would put sunset clauses on things the government needs to fight on this front, like the Patriot Act, but would remove them if they are no longer needed. Oh, and he likes the idea of better border security.

Right now, Barr has less than 5 percent of the nationwide vote compared to the well-oiled Obama and McCain machines who poll in the forties so his chances of winning are pretty slim. This is too bad because people are disenfranchised and quietly talking about a revolution. A leader from either big party might possibly be that late last hope for them—and the rest of us.

July 22, 2008

Today on Ankarlo Mornings: Obama is in Iraq. McCain says he is still wrong about the war. Ankarlo shares his thoughts. Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon talks about slot machines at the airport and the recall effort against him.

Ankarlo and Diane talk about the juicy details the Mayor of Gilbert’s told the East Valley Tribune. They also talk about police officers who have a DUI.

Also, Libertarian Presidential candidate Bob Barr explains his platform for President.

San Fran. is a Sanctuary City

Ankarlo Daily Links

Today on Ankarlo Mornings:  Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon talks in support of slot machines at Sky Harbor and Libertarian Presidential Candidate Bob Barr explains why he  is the right choice for President.

War over Iraq: McCain insists he has been right the whole time. He was right about the war and right about the surge. It was Obama who has been wrong. Obama, meanwhile, spent yesterday in Iraq. He got a tour of Baghdad via helicopter with Gen. David Petraeus and received support from the Iraqi government for troop withdrawals. However, no timetable was established. Quick note: The only reason Iraqis are talking about troop withdrawals is because of the surge’s success. Without it, the country is still in turmoil. Obama has been touting his timetable plan for a year and it certainly wasn’t his plan that caused the turnaround in Iraq.

ABC News notes Obama wasn’t wearing body armor in photos released from Baghdad yesterday.

Michael Yon writes a great piece on Iraq. He says we have won, read more here.

Obama has also spent time trying to win the female vote. He showed up in Unity, NH with Hillary Clinton to woe them, but then turns around and hands out a dress code for female reporters for parts of their foreign tour.

Drudge: McCain’s op-ed piece denied publication by the New York Times after the print a column by Obama. Here is McCain’s.

A Philadelphia TV anchor has been fired and charged for e-mail snooping. He spied on his co-anchor’s e-mail and leaked details to the tabloids.

Arizona could yield significant political power in years to come.

How do you fake your death and get away with it?

Al Gore said America should get off of fossil fuels in ten years last week. Ironically and sadly, Gore showed up to the speech in two Lincoln Town Cars and a full-size SUV. Do what I say, not what I do.

A San Francisco woman wants the city to change it’s sanctuary city policy. Her family was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant during a road rage incident. This illegal immigrant had previous arrests, but the Feds were not contacted because of the city’s “refuge” policy.

64% of ‘The Dark Knight’ movie goers plan on seeing the movie again.

Britain isn’t going to be sending the dogs after all criminals. Now, they have to watch out for allergies and religion. Can you imagine the cops asking a criminal while chasing him; are you allergic to dogs and what is your religion?