Hi Bob,   
      
   On Fri 2012-Feb-10 07:38, BOB KLAHN (1:123/140) wrote to RICHARD WEBB:   
      
   LL>> Elections are not about qualifying for matching funds.   
   LL>> Elections are about winning.   
      
    RW> Right, but that federal funding might help, even though, as   
    RW> staunch libertarians any candidate who accepts it is   
    RW> compromising his own stated principles.   
      
   BK>  Ah, yes. Adhere to principle and lose, or compromise on   
   BK>  principle to have a chance of winning.   
      
   Indeed.  I've been an advocate for campaign finance reform   
   though just because that would give qualified people without deep pockets a   
   real shot.  That's why even as a person   
   holding libertarian views for the most part I don't fit the   
   label .   
      
   BK>  Only, the only way you can win is by not being worthy to win.    
      
    Have seen that kinda thing before.   
      
   BK> ... Is there really such a thing as a strict libertarian?   
      
   Good question, even if used as a tagline.  I definitely   
   don't fit.  Some would like you to believe they do.   
      
      
   Regards,   
              Richard   
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