First, I want to say that it’s exciting to have had a small part to play in writing these important pages in history. None of us could have done it without Alex, and he couldn’t have done it without us. Rarely, have I seen the Libertarians bring up a candidate who is strong on all of the right issues, who is as well-spoken as is he, and who is also a hero that served in our armed forces. In Florida, especially, as with the rest of the south, it is important to have all three, not just two of these three, qualities.

I believe that, come 2nd-November, we’re going to see the first Libertarian senator, here, within our state. Of course, things can still go any way, which is why we have to push harder now, and twice as hard tomorrow, and so forth, until this election is won. We need to be the first in line at the polling places, go in, proudly vote, and then come out and campaign at the closest permissible distance. Those of us who have voted early need to be there early, so that those first in line with us can be greeted by friendly, courteous Alex Snitker supporters, who can hand them literature and politely ask them to vote for Mr. Snitker. Remember, this is a war with an occupying enemy, the establishment. This isn’t a war in the sense of killing people, and I am *not* suggesting violence in any way, shape, or form, but make no mistake, this is a battle for the very heart and soul of our country, adherence to the Constitution of the United States of America. The rules of engagement are clear, and by following them, we stand astride of their filthy politics as usual approach to things. The message that we send to our countrymen is clear, and the more that these career criminals – I mean, politicians – continue in their sorted affairs, the more people are going to see the difference between them and their supporters, and that of Alex and his supporters. This doesn’t end on election day.

Where we go from here only begins with the election, and this is rather Alex wins, as I believe that he will, or even if Crist, Meek, or No-Show Rubio wins. The biggest reason that the United States needs the Libertarian party now more than ever is NOT the career politicians. They’re the second (a very close second) reason. First and foremost, it is each of us, rather we’re only now old enough to vote, rather we’ve been voting for a while, or rather we’ve been at it a long time. All of us are responsible for falling asleep and trusting in our officials to keep our best interests in heart. We’ve grown faithful and complacent. Nothing can be farther from what our founding fathers envisioned. This system of government is “for the people, by the people”. While the Socialists out there will twist the meaning of those words to suggest that our founding fathers were supportive of Marx and Engles (who came a century later), we know well the simple truth behind those words: this nation is to be governed for the will, prosperity, and freedom of the citizens of this nation, and it is to be done so by us. It is to be governed by regular citizens, not career politicians.

Somewhere along the way, we became lazy, and that only grew with time. We forgot the wise words of Thomas Jefferson, who said, “A private central bank issuing the public currency is a greater menace to the liberties of the people than a standing army…We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.” Even before that, we forgot that our government was supposed to be run by day-to-day people. We bought into the lie that we can only be governed by seasoned statesmen. We allowed our benevolent (less and less often benevolent) dictators to claim to support our freedoms while eroding them bit by bit as they moved further and further from the guidance of our sacred documents. Gone, at least until we take it back, is the America envisioned by our founders. Make no mistake, this is still the greatest nation in which to live, but likewise do not make the mistake of thinking that it will remain such if we hold to our present course.

The profligates who sit in office have used our Constitution and our Bill of Rights as toilet paper in an agenda that serves their needs while leaving us and our next of kin with a bill that can never be paid. These wastrels run us further into debt and play shell games with our lives, because we allow it. They have the media to back them up, but let us stop for a minute and think. Let’s not become despondent and decide that there must be no hope, and even less hope for us, since we’re not Democlicans or Repucrats. That is exactly what their machine wants us to do, and we’ve already done more than enough for them. Today, right now, it stops. It must continue to stop and to stay stopped, even after the election. As I said, the greatest problem has been us, and then our so-called leaders.

You see, we often forget, in our annoyance, the position of our government. ***They are our employees.*** Stop and let that soak in for a minute and then ask yourself what good employer never checks up on his employees, never gives them direction, and then expects results that are good for their business. Now, ask yourself how many businesses run that way can stay afloat. Step back and look at the country again. Yes, we’re to blame, so right here, right now, we have to correct this in ourselves. No matter the outcome of this, or any future election, can we allow ourselves to be lulled into believing that we’re done with our responsibilities as American citizens. Let the media continue to be these crooks’ cheerleaders! If we all take our responsibilities to heart, if we pay attention to everything that these clowns do and say, and if we educate our children at home, so that they’re not easily indoctrinated in the schools, then there is nothing that these buffoons can do. Taking the power from them is not hard, at least not yet. It is still in our hands. While it is there, it is up to all of us to use it. If we do not, then this election is pointless, and so too were the sacrifices that started with our founding fathers and continue to this very day with our armed forces.

Should it play out that Alex Snitker does not win this election, then we must still keep in mind our place in this. Alex will continue to campaign and to move forward, so that we can have responsible governance. It will fall on us to continue to work with him, every bit as hard, and then so, and to remember not to take seriously the naysayers and the I-told-you-so’s. In the unlikely event that one of the other, truly less qualified, candidates gets elected, we will have to realize that many other great people who were elected had to run multiple times before it happened. Most importantly, we will have to remember our responsibility as employers, to keep our employees in line. No matter the result of this election, our eyes must remained focused on the bigger picture at hand, for nothing less than our very freedoms hangs in the balance. This is about so much more than just this election. Our government has overstepped itself in ways that can take us to ruin, but which provide us with great hope, for now, more than ever before, the American public has awoke to the fact that it is governed by those who hold not its best interests in heart. This election is VERY important, yet in all of its importance, it’s only a small step toward our victory. The greatest and the most crucial is the awakening of the public. It is now up to each of us to keep the public awake, alert, and attentive, to remind them that when they grow complacent, this WILL happen again. History repeats itself, and if we allow it to, it will do so without repeating our victory over the tyranny that happens within our borders. In light of all of this, we need to continue to support Alex Snitker, and to get many more like him elected at all levels, and in all of the states.

-Vil-

Please remember to bring a photo and signature ID. I suggest that if you are going to be available to vote on election day, please wait until then. I’m not one to feel comfortable voting early especially in this state where we have a record of getting thing mixed up when it comes to an election.

It’s important that we all need to vote and if you’re one of the many that don’t plan on voting this year, well then shame on you. There are many political positions that are being voted on this year and we need to vote. Don’t ever think that these local, state and congressional seats are not important. I feel they are more important than the Presidential election. Please remember if you don’t know who to vote on, then you need to do your homework on each candidate and wait until election day to cast your vote.

The Senate election is (in my opinion) the most important decision we have to make this year. We have many candidates (ten in all) running for the seat being left open by Mel Martinez not running again. Six of the candidates do not have a mathematical chance in winning, but the other four are in the thick of things.

Marco Rubio (R) is showing the biggest strength in this election, but remember that he is under investigation for his decision to use money from the Republican party credit card to have new floors installed in his home. He has admitted it in the past but,when questioned now, he deflects and refuses to answer. That alone show us that he is not an honest man.

Charlie Crist (NPA) We all know Crist, he is our current governor. His political track record speaks for itself and with his support of many Obama policies, we can not let him take control of this legislative seat. He has changed his party affiliation more times that I can count. That alone shows he’s only in it for himself.

Kendrick Meek (D) has been listed as one of the top ten most corrupted politicians in America (Rubio & Crist are also on the list). On that alone he needs to be removed from any chance of holding another political seat.

Alexander Snitker (L) is the only non career politician on the ballot that has a good chance of inning this election. An eight year Marine veteran with roots in Florida his whole life is working hard to win this election. Unfortunately he isn’t getting much attention in the last year because of the three major candidates refusing to debate him on TV. I feel the reason for that is the other candidates will not be able to stand up to Alex’s straight forward answers and lack of attacks towards the other candidates during the debates. In all the debates that have been held, Rubio, Crist and Meek have avoided answering questions and attacked each other.

I must say that Bernard DiCastro (C) is another good candidate, but he doesn’t have enough support to come close to beating the other four.

Either way if we allow Rubio, Crist or meek to win this election, we will have another six years of out of control spending. Something that has been proven by looking at their past record. We need a honest man with Constitutional conservative ideas to help get this county back on it’s feet.

Floridians have be more informed about the candidate they are looking to vote for. We have Rubio who is not the conservative he claims to be. His record shows that he supported the Cap and Trade bill which in and of it’s self is not a conservative view. Add to the fact that he has avoided talking to any groups of people at any event unless he’s giving one of his written speeches. At the Constitution Day rally held in Saint Augustine, he was kept in his limousine until a few minutes before his schedule time to speak to the crowd. Once he gave his speech, which also lacked any substance to his plans once in office, he was rushed off by his handlers back into the limousine and off to give another appearance some where else.

I had the chance to ask him a question as he rushed to his car. The question was…”How come you refuse to be vetted by any TEA party chapter?” His response to me was… “Yes I have.” I know for a fact that he has not been vetted by any of the chapters which means to me that he’s not as honest as he claims to be. We also know that there is an investigation into his involvement of campaign funds being used to purchase and install new flooring in his personal home. It’s also rumored that he may be indicted on said charges, but not before the election. If that is the case and charges are filed, he may have to step down as Senator (if he wins), leaving the present Governor (Charlie Crist) to select a replacement. For all we know, Charlie Crist may choose himself as the replacement.

Both Crist and Rubio are career politicians who are surrounded by corruption and scandals. We as Floridians don’t deserve this type of representation for us. We need to let the rest of the state know that there is another choice when it comes to the Senate seat. Alex Snitker is that choice. He is a eight year veteran of the United State Marine Corp, a family man who has never been involved in politics nor does he have any plans to become a career politician. he doesn’t have any past that he has to hide. Alex is straight forward with his answers and has never (or will ever) dodge any question posed to him. I find him to be a honorable man with a lot of character.

Take a good hard look at his website and see for yourself that Alex Snitker is the right man for the job.

Alex has been hitting the campaign trail throughout the state has done a awesome job of getting his message out. No matter where he goes, no matter who he’s speaking with, his message is the same…Support the Fair Tax, smaller government, pass the Enumerated Powers Act, eliminate redundancy within the federal government agencies. Where ever he’s been he’s gained support from people attending these rally and meetings.

In the past week I’ve been able to go to a few of these events. Last Saturday we were at the Constitution Day TEA Party event in Saint Augustine, where I witnessed people coming over to talk with Alex before and after his speech (Watch it here). After talking with him and hitting him with some serious and hard questions, they removed their Rubio buttons and took a Snitker one to replace it. The people are realizing that Rubio is not the conservative he says he is. At this event Rubio stayed in his limousine until a few minutes before his speech and ran back to it immediately after it. He avoided answering any questions as him and his handlers rushed through the crowd.

On Wednesday he spoke at the UF Libertarian Party meeting where he again answered any and all questions given to him. Again he won support from the attendees.

This morning Alex spoke (along with many other local and state candidates) at the Gainesville TEA Party event. Once more Alex gave the message that won people over to his campaign. He also talked about how we need to vote on our principals and not our political party. He stayed as long as he could to answer questions from people. One woman asked him why him? His answer was “If not me, then who? She replied with “so you’re willing to put your life on hold?” Alex answered her with a heart felt statement…”I rather put my life on hold then my son in chains. As he finished saying it, I watched a handful of people who were listening, take bumper stickers and buttons to help him in his fight for our freedoms.

Where ever he goes the affect is the same, He’s the right man for the Florida Senate seat. Please take the time to take a hard look at Alex’s ideas and I’m sure his message will ring through to you too. His website site is snitker2010.com

“Many Libertarians around America are planning to go to Tea Party rallies tomorrow. I also expect lots of Republican activists and politicians to be there. But frankly, I don’t think those Republicans belong there. The people participating in these rallies are saying ‘There’s too much government spending,’ but Republicans, decade after decade, have supported massive increases in government spending. During the George W. Bush administration, Republicans in Congress supported spending trillions of dollars on foreign wars, a massive Medicare expansion, and banker bailouts. Republicans doubled the budget and doubled the federal debt. Why can’t the Republican Party just admit that it loves big government?

“If I thought there would be many Democrats at these rallies, I’d criticize them too. However, I think it’s safe to say that they’ll be few and far between.

“Many Libertarians are enthusiastic about the Tea Parties, but many are not. Many Libertarians are concerned that participating causes us to get lumped in with conservatives and Republicans. In our online poll at LP.org, 28% so far say that ‘The Tea Parties have become too Republican-flavored.’

“Libertarians are often frustrated when the press characterizes us as ‘right-wing’ or ‘conservative.’ Although we certainly support reducing government spending, which most conservatives also claim to support, we differ from right-wingers on many issues: for example, we oppose foreign interventionism, support immigrant-friendly policies, oppose overreaction to terrorism, and oppose the War on Drugs.

“Libertarians are neither left-wing nor right-wing. We’re in a different place on the political map, as illustrated by the popular World’s Smallest Political Quiz.

“Some of the people in the tax day Tea Party crowds will be right-wingers, and some will be Libertarians. For those Tea Partiers who support Libertarian principles of very limited government spending, government tolerance on social issues, and a non-interventionist foreign policy, the Libertarian Party is ready to welcome them with open arms.”

For more information, or to arrange an interview, call LP Executive Director Wes Benedict at 202-333-0008 ext. 222.

The LP is America’s third-largest political party, founded in 1971. The Libertarian Party stands for free markets and civil liberties. You can find more information on the Libertarian Party at our website.

Schedule of Events

Saturday April 24th 2010
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Business meeting
Keynote Speaker will be Alexander Snitker, Candidate for US Senate.
To be a delegate one must be a registered to vote Libertarian and must sign the non aggression pledge. “I do hereby certify that I do
not believe in or advocate the initiation of force as a means of achieving social, economic, or political goals.”
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
7:30 PM to 12:00 AM: Banquet
Dr. Randall Holcombe will be the Dinner Speaker at our State Convention, Saturday April 24th.

Sunday April 25th 2010
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Workshops available
Building the Libertarian Party and Building Brand Name Recognition.
Mark Hinkle Candidate for LNC Chair
Building the Libertarian Party in Florida through “Strike Force”
Alex Snitker and Jote` Thompson
“The Free State Project” and other items
Adam Carroll, from New Hampshire
“Full Slate – 2012” and how we will fill the ballot
James Coakley

Snitker also shocked political pundits recently by placing a strong second in the Orlando Tea Party straw poll, defeating both Republican Gov. Charlie Crist and Democrat front-runner Kendrick Meek.

“There is a sea change happening in America right now. We are seeing that people are no longer willing to accept party loyalty at the expense of Constitutional principles,” said Snitker. “I support Ron Paul because his views on sound money, limited federal government, civil liberties and a non-interventionist foreign policy mirror my own deeply-held convictions.”

Snitker’s grass-roots campaign is quickly becoming a thorn in the side of GOP front-runner Marco Rubio. Snitker, a 34-year-old former Marine, has been closing the gap on Rubio among Tea Party members and libertarian-leaning Republicans. Surprisingly, Snitker’s campaign has also received fresh support from traditionally liberal voters, likely due to his stance on civil liberties.

“Ron Paul is able to unite people from both ends of the political spectrum by using a consistent, logical approach to government — by working to restrain the federal government within the confines of the Constitution and to keep government out of people’s personal lives,” said Snitker. “That’s exactly what we intend to do.”

For more information, visit http://www.snitker2010.com

Contact:  Adrian Wyllie
Media Director, Snitker for Senate
727-403-7735
adrianwyllie@gmail.com

John Wayne Smith
2010 Libertarian Candidate For Governor
JWSmith42000@aol.com
www.johnwayne4gov.com.

Alexander Snitker
2010 Libertarian Candidate for US Senate.
asnitker@tampabay.rr.com
snitker2010.com

George Scott MacNaughton
2910 Libertarian Candidate for United States Representative District 3
gscottmacn@hotmail.com

Jeff Shoobridge
2010 Libertarian Candidate for Florida House Dist 42
jeff.shoobridge@yahoo.com

Franklin Perez
State House Seat 33

http://www.fperez1776.com

perezfranklin@hotmail.com

Joe Haynes
State House 51
haynes4house2010@tampabay.rr.com

Karl Dickey
Palm Beach County Commission
karldickey@gmail.com

Brandon Newton
Hillsborough County Commission District 5
bnewton2010@gmail.com,

Geoff Scott
Bay County Commission
www.electgeoff.com
geoff@baylp.org

Justin Guthrie
Bay County Commission
justin@baylp.org

One of the most important questions asked was;

Is there anything else you’d like to add so voters know why you’re running and why you should enter the Florida executive office?

He replied (in part);

….most voters are quickly becoming fed up with both the democrat and republican parties. I often ask myself why, after so many years of these parties being in power, are people just now coming to realize they don’t like what is going on. The answer, believe it or not, is because their Libertarian leanings are surfacing.

You see, most people, by nature, are Libertarians. Everyone wants to be free. While this entire time people were willing to tolerate the intrusions because they were minor, the government impositions are no longer trivial. They are affecting the very ability for people to survive.

As a member of the Libertarian party, I present the only viable option in a political party that will answer the needs and solve the conundrum currently facing the people. Anything other than a Libertarian in the executive office will only end up as more of the same. The people are tired of business as usual and want change, change in their favor, and I am the only candidate in a political party that can provide the desired change.

Click for the entire interview:
John Wayne Smith interview