To: Wes Benedict, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party
Subject: Another Idea for the LP Store
Hi Wes,
I had written to you shortly before the election saying that the LP should start selling T-Shirts and bumper stickers saying “Don’t Blame Me, I Voted for Gary Johnson.” I had cause to regret that immediately after the election when it became clear that the margin of voters who voted for Johnson in certain states could have won the election for Clinton. I calmed down once everyone on social media had vented and come to the realization that if the choice was between X and Donald Trump and Donald Trump had at least an even chance of winning, then the race was already lost. Even so, “Don’t Blame Me, I Voted Libertarian” seems like it would best appeal to the Nicholas Sarwark contingent that just wants to make liberals cry. Mind you, if ticking off liberals was the only thing that mattered about voting, Donald Trump WOULD have gotten a popular vote majority.
So while “Don’t Blame Me” is still a good idea, I think I have an even better one.
I’m sure you’ve seen this picture:
We should sell this with the caption: “BE THIS GUY – VOTE LIBERTARIAN”
I think it would have more universal appeal, and be a more direct way of making the point.
Sincerely,
JAMES GILLEN