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The government now wants to subject us to full-body X-rays just to board a plane
Barr decries two-party system Aug 24, 2008
But the only way to do that is to end the government's attempt to micro-manage the economy, while protecting companies and industries from the consequences of their mistakes. If we don't change current polic -- really change it -- resurgent inflation will be just one of many economic charges that we will all have to pay
Barr offers plan to fight inflation Jul 17, 2008
Immediate privatization is difficult because the markets doubt the organizations can survive without government support
Barr: Privatize Freddie, Fannie Jul 15, 2008
Each in their own way is very much a creature of the status quo. Even though Senator Obama talks about change, the fact of the matter is that he is very wedded, if you look at his programs in terms of socialized medicine and healthcare
Lieberman: Obama 'shifting' on Iraq Jul 06, 2008
Now is the time to accelerate the turnover of full security authority to the Iraq government, since only when we leave will they have an incentive to take the tough steps necessary to meet their nation's many challenges
Libertarian Barr urges Iraq withdrawal Jun 03, 2008
Robert Laurence "Bob" Barr, Jr. (born November 5, 1948) is a former federal prosecutor and a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented Georgia's 7th congressional district as a Republican from 1995 to 2003. Barr attained national prominence as one of the leaders of the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Barr joined the Libertarian Party in 2006, and served on its National Committee. He was the Libertarian Party nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election. He is also noted for his austere demeanour.
Barr was born on November 5, 1948, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Bob and Beatrice Barr. His father, a West Point soldier, moved the family to various locations around the world while pursuing his career in civil engineering. The second of six children, Bob Jr. spent his boyhood in Malaysia, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Baghdad in Iraq, and finally Tehran, Iran, where he graduated from Community High School in 1966.
Barr returned to the United States, attending the University of Southern California and joining the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity in 1967 (where as of 2011 he holds the position of Grand Epiprytanis on the fraternity's Grand Council). Barr also joined the Young Democrats of America and rallied against the Vietnam War. His parents disapproved, and threatened to cut off financial support if he continued his "flaming liberal" activities. During this time, Barr's mother introduced him to the work of Ayn Rand. This fostered a new-found appreciation for conservatism and prompted Barr to join the Young Trojan Republican Club. Barr completed his B.A., cum laude, from University of Southern California in 1970. Barr married his first wife while still in college. They divorced in 1976.