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The
Republican Party has succeeded in preventing the Constitution Party from
representation on the ballot in Pennsylvania this November. Do you
remember the colonists cry of taxation without representation?Following a day plus of signature validation efforts by Constitution Party members and supporters, it became obvious that the whole process was not going well for the Constitution Party. During lunch on the second day, members and supporters met in private to discuss the numbers (i.e. the odds) of winning this battle. The Attorney for the Constitution Party consulted each member for their input. Many felt their numbers were improving significantly over the first day since they now knew more about the process. It was agreed upon to continue till the end of the day, reconvene and review the updated numbers before making a final decision.
Approximately an hour later, Constitution Party members were approached individually by their attorney and informed that they had been given an ultimatum from the Republicans: They had to either concede to the Republicans by 3:00 in the afternoon or they would start assessing their costs on the Constitution Party. They were told these costs could very easily exceed $100,000.00. Each Constitution Party member was then asked for their vote and invited to reconvene in private at 3:00pm for the results. At this meeting, Jim Clymer, Vice-Presidential candidate for the Constitution Party, relayed the bad news. Words of wisdom along with expressions of thanks and appreciation were given and received by all. The shedding of tears and the holding back of tears was evident around the room.
Pennsylvania, you have not only lost the chance to vote for more options; you have lost more of your precious liberty. Likewise, you have lost the ideas these candidates were bringing to the table; ideas which could have made for a better Pennsylvania. Now they have been struck from the political debate.
America, where is thy Liberty and why has she fled? Constitutional Patriots stand united in beckoning her return. With humble prayers, many plea before their Creator. They plea for the wisdom and strength to hasten her restoration. We uphold a vision of that glorious day when peace and liberty will be afforded to all. We pledge to continue this struggle despite any obstacle which the destroyer of liberty may throw across our path.
Jody Fike
patriot-author@hotmail.com
