tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175113926864651052.post9051785503772281789..comments2023-10-20T04:26:15.428-05:00Comments on Minnesota Chris: I do not support Peter Schiff for Senate (Michael Barnett)Minnesota Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06845889773710471719noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175113926864651052.post-30851516313411931162009-09-02T13:33:29.666-05:002009-09-02T13:33:29.666-05:00Minnesotakevin, thanks for your comments. I agree...Minnesotakevin, thanks for your comments. I agree that Mr. Schiff would make a great senator; my contention (and Micahel Barnett's, the original author of the post) is that his election is far from guaranteed, which could result in a complete waste of millions of dollars in campaign contributions. Even if he does win, it will mostly mean he can make some great speeches on C-SPAN like Ron Paul does now.<br /><br />Besides, Schiff already gets plenty of great coverage through his TV appearances and books, which costs the freedom movement nothing. It's hard to beat that return on investment!<br /><br />One correction in your post: Adam Kokesh is running for Congress in NM, not for Senate.Minnesota Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845889773710471719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175113926864651052.post-79693746981930592062009-09-02T08:12:06.525-05:002009-09-02T08:12:06.525-05:00I disagree. The problem with many in Washington i...I disagree. The problem with many in Washington is that, in their heart, they think that they are doing the right thing for the country. They were brought up in our Keynesian school system, and they've been brainwashed by the media to think that the government is the solution to everyones problems. If Schiff can get in CT, Rand Paul in KY, and Adam Kokesh in NM, we can have a small, but decisive Senate minority. 3/100 is huge, and could break any 50/50 votes out there. The other important factor to remember is that most politicians won't talk to the media or at least someone like Schiff, but when he is sitting next to 99 other Senators, there is bound to be conversation. Schiff said it best, if he can convince at least 1 person of the truth of how government stifles freedom then there is hope. It only took me about 6-9 months of reading and watching Schiff to make me realize how backwards our system is, and it didn't even take much. Schiff's delivery style is great because he rarely raises his voice, he is always curt and polite. Schiff has plenty of Reps in his Broker Dealer to carry on his work. His "popularity" and his credibility need to be put to better use than just being the CEO of a B/D.minnesotakevinnoreply@blogger.com