Tag Archives: Jim Rogers

Independent & Third Party Candidates Face New Burdens

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Running for public office without the backing of a major political party can be difficult.  Not only must candidates negotiate strict ballot access requirements, low name recognition, and dismal fundraising, there are additional hurdles in today’s technologically advanced society.  As the following candidates demonstrate, independent & third party candidates must now deal with lustful Facebook followers, voyeuristic FBI agents, and even attacks from .… Read more ...

Dave Brownlow, Jim Rogers on U.S.’s expropriation of mortgage giants

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“The collapse of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae was the inevitable consequence of a banking and financial system that is based on a complete illusion,” says Constitution Party candidate for U.S. Senate in Oregon, Dave Brownlow.

“There is NO money! When we go to a bank or mortgage broker to finance the purchase of a home, one of the world’s most elaborate con jobs is foisted on the unsuspecting borrower.… Read more ...

Scotty Boman chimes in on Fannie/Freddie

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“While I don’t necessarily follow the party line 100% of the the time, I think the recent press release by the Libertarian Party was right on the mark,” says Scotty Boman, in reference to the “Let Them Fail” press release issued by the LP in response to the impending bankruptcy of government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.… Read more ...

Libertarians and ‘libertarians’ on the Fannie/Freddie mess

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The Libertarian Party issued a press release today entitled “Let Them Fail!” in regards to the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac government-sponsored enterprise meltdown.

“Let them fail, and let them learn from their mistakes on their own dime,” says Libertarian Party spokesperson Andrew Davis, referring to the mortgage institutions Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, who the Bush administration has said it plans to rescue from financial collapse.… Read more ...