There's some buzz about the online Presidential debate hosted by Yahoo, Slate & The Huffington Post. Apparently sometime after Labor Day Charlie Rose will host the Dems and GOP in a new format that will probably be just another set of scripted platitudes influenced by high priced consultants on the electoral gravy train. 
It's understandable that the elites at Slate and the Huffington Post may only want major gig participation, but why Yahoo ? Have the folks from Silicon Valley jumped on board with the two party scam with no consideration to third party efforts ? The Libertarian Party maybe the hottest ticket to ballot access for any candidate willing to express a penchant for Liberty. Over a dozen candidates from all walks of life are currently seeking the nod from what some consider ''anarchists in camouflage'. While this may be an anachronistic label, the reality of it's staying power in the process lends itself to some degree of concern and legitimacy. I would urge people to consider a grassroots movement to boycott Yahoo ( and perhaps PBS) in light of these events.
A small movement called Rock The Debates is trying to gain some momentum by getting voters to ask heavies about inclusion in the debates in October 2008. While its doubtful that this tactic will penetrate the bi-partisan hack job that is the Commission on Presidential Debates it is some resistance to the borg that is American Presidential politics. Last year Max Linn forced himself into the Florida gubernatorial debates by court order. From a third party perspective this was one of the highlights of the entire election season. Just seeing Chris Matthews squirm in his seat as Linn assailed him from the podium was quite a treat from this candidate who wanted nothing more than to bring two bickering camps to the debate table . . .
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