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Ron Paul's campaign is one of the most debated & discussed topics among libertarians & Libertarians; since so
many of you have asked my opinion, here's what I think:
I am feeling great in 2008! My LP presidential campaign is continuing, it is strong, and I am happy, grateful and
encouraged !
We are all allies who sincerely devote ourselves to advancing liberty. Seeing libertarian principles advanced and
brought into our society and government must be supported by all of us who love America, and I believe all who
advance the cause of liberty deserve our support at all levels - local, state, and national. Each of us have
unique gifts to give; it's time to put aside differences, join together, and create the nation we envision of
liberty for all.
Each of us must use our voice to educate, enlighten, and inspire Americans to join us in advancing libertarian
principles.
Many of you throughout my campaign have asked what I personally think about Ron Paul's campaign for the presidency.
As an individual who is committed to advancing libertarian principles of individual liberty and personal
responsibility, I support his campaign for the GOP nomination. And during this early primary season (a time
irrelevant to Libertarian Party politics nationally) I certainly am pleased to see so many who believe in libertarian
principles supporting him and discussing his platform (he is obviously and by far the most liberty focused
candidate, or should I say the only liberty focused candidate, amongst the two major political parties.)
I think Ron Paul He has done more for the cause of liberty in our nation than any other politician in our lifetime.
I am grateful to see libertarian principles finally being widely discussed on a national level, and I am
grateful for Dr. Paul's courage to speak and work tirelessly for the truth.
Thus, I take this opportunity to thank each of you, who due to your love of liberty are supporting Ron Paul,
but who also are simultaneously supporting my LP campaign. Your beautiful emails and generous help have
meant much to me! We are all supporting the same cause - liberty! I am grateful.
Christine Smith January 4, 2008
Dec. 27, 2007 -
Radio show interviews Christine about libertarianism and Ron Paul, and how his campaign affects the
LP, and liberty in America. Christine was asked to appear on a radio talk show to discuss
libertarianism and Ron Paul's campaign. The show, broadcasts on several New Hampshire radio
stations (as well as on numerous stations via internet/satellite feed throughout America and
Europe), focused on libertarianism, Ron Paul's platform and grassroots support, and why Smith
(herself a Libertarian) supports Ron Paul. Heard on NH radio stations and online talk shows,
the show is also now available by archive.
Listen Here

Endorsement from Bruce Feezel - 12-18-2007
I'm Retired Navy, & one of the main reasons I made the Navy a Career was to do My
Part to Guarantee the Rights & Freedoms I grew up with. However, ever since I
Retired in 1976, most of those Rights & Freedoms have been taken away from us.
Christine Smith is one of the only two Candidates who truly want to Restore this
Country's Rights & Freedoms. The other Candidate is Ron Paul. I'm a Libertarian, but
I support both Candidates equally, as much as I am able to at this time. We need to
get Our Country back from this Corrupt Government, and these two Candidates are the
only ones who truly want do that.
Bruce Feezel
To Ron Paul Supporters: A letter and article from Walt Thiessen, followed by a letter from Christine Smith
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Endorsement from Walt Thiessen, founder and webmaster of Nolan Chart LLC:
I am pleased and honored to give my endorsement to Christine Smith for the Libertarian nomination for President
of the United States. The values that Christine holds and honors mirror my own in so many ways. That's why making
the decision to publicly make this endorsement is one of the easiest things I've ever done.
As a Ron Paul supporter, I fervently hope that he gets the Republican nomination in 2008, but what if he doesn't?
He has made it clear that he will not seek a third party nomination. If that happens, we need someone willing
to take up the cause of Liberty. The difficulty is that such a candidacy has to emerge now, while Dr. Paul's
campaign is still progressing.
That's why I urge everyone who has given to Dr. Paul's campaign to also give to Christine Smith's campaign.
Even if you can't give the same amount of money to both campaigns, give what you can, even if it's less. It
costs money to travel around the country and build support toward a nomination (even the Libertarian Party
nomination), and Christine Smith needs money right now so she can still be a viable candidate later on. She
is being invited to speak at events around the country right now, but campaign finances are forcing her to
turn some of them down. What a tragedy! It shouldn't happen, but it is happening nonetheless. Your donation
will help her get through this most difficult time so she can be ready to take up the mantle of Liberty
leadership if Dr. Paul's campaign doesn't lead to the Republican nomination.
You can be assured that Christine has the energy, the spirit, the knowledge, and the desire to this very
difficult job of campaigning. All she lacks is the funds.
Won't you help?
Walt Thiessen, founder and webmaster
Nolan Chart LLC
Read Walt Thiessen's Nov. 29, 2007 article: 'If Ron Paul Isn't Nominated, Christine Smith Would Be A Good Alternative.'
"What Others Say About Christine (and Ron Paul)"
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Dear Ron Paul Supporters:
I thank Mr. Thiessen for his endorsement and his excellent article (see above).
Last night, because of the GOP debate, I was both happy and disappointed.
Happy, because Ron Paul was able to again advance liberty with his uncompromising get out of Iraq message &
happy because he was the only candidate to eloquently clearly state tax cuts happen only with spending cuts,
and express other principled statements of the platform so many of us appreciate and agree with.
I particularly liked it when he said, 'The real question you have to ask is why do I get the most money from active
duty officers and military personnel?' That put everything into perfect perspective.
|  Christine with Michael Badnarik (2004 LP Presidential candidate, author & speaker) |
But also I was disappointed, again, because Ron Paul seemed to be given so very little time to talk.
Then, I woke this morning to an email message from a devoted Ron Paul supporter, Walt Thiessen. After all
the hard campaigning I've been doing this past week, receiving such a nice note from another one of Dr. Paul's
supporters was a pleasant and welcome surprise.
Ron Paul supporters have been the most enthusiastic political campaigners I've ever witnessed. I've had the
pleasure of meeting many at the 5 Libertarian Conventions I've already attended.
I think it's fantastic to see such political enthusiasm and fervor for the only major party candidate who
speaks for liberty! Frankly, I never thought I'd see the day when a GOP candidate shared so much libertarianism
with the whole country. That's something for all to be grateful for.
And though we all hope Ron Paul gets the GOP nomination (and do not want to think about the alternative),
Mr. Thiessen has chosen to also endorse me.
Needless to say, I was deeply touched, as I realize nobody wants to think about what happens if Ron Paul
doesn't get the nomination--and certainly not someone who is supporting Dr. Paul as strongly as Mr. Thiessen is.
Mr. Thiessen's support for me now, while still being a devoted Ron Paul supporter, is very encouraging.
Yes, I'm a Libertarian presidential candidate and I want to see the LP survive and grow stronger, but I am
also (and foremost) an advocate of liberty.
Thus, I appreciate Dr. Paul bringing libertarianism to the American people as no one has ever done before.
And I ask, will you join Walt Thiessen and the other Ron Paul supporters, who have decided to support my campaign?
Please contribute whatever you can, as my campaign is in critical need for funding right now.
Thank you to those of you who choose to support both of us. I am both pleased and grateful to be your second choice.
Christine Smith
Libertarian Candidate for President
Nov. 29, 2007
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