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DEL.ICIO.USBob Barr’s next life: Let him get his feet wet, then send him to the Middle East
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
After an unsuccessful presidential campaign, there is always the question of what to do with one’s life.
The once-famously judgmental Bob Barr, who as a Georgia congressman pushed the impeachment of President Bill Clinton, has decided to become a peacemaker. As in “blessed are the….”
A local lawyer sends us a copy of this solicitation from the former Libertarian candidate for president, who operates out of Cobb County.
The letter reads, in part:
I am keenly aware of the high cost of litigation in terms of both time and money. This realization, and a desire to be part of trying to resolve this problem, led me to explore the value of mediation to assist in resolving disputes.
As a result, I have recently been certified as a Mediator, and plan shortly to be certified as an Arbitrator. Given the experiences I have had in my life— especially in politics and the law — I respectfully invite you to consider allowing me to serve you and your clients as a Certified Mediator….
Updated at 8:55 a.m. Thursday: The following e-mail just arrived from Barr: “By coincidence, I am now in Egypt. I gave a speech this past Sunday to an Economic Forum in Cairo. You are most insightful!”
Topic of his speech? “A World in Turmoil - Can President Obama Meet the Challenge?”
Photo credit: Associated Press
Comments
By Blogfather of Scroll
February 11, 2009 5:56 PM | Link to this
Barr, I’d let you mediate any dispute I have. I believe you. You probable could shine as a mediator and arbitrator. great choice!!!
wow
By SCory
February 11, 2009 7:26 PM | Link to this
damn, we were so close too.
By Matthew
February 12, 2009 1:09 AM | Link to this
Kinda sad…….
By Nexus
February 13, 2009 9:42 AM | Link to this
Good luck with your new career Mr. Barr. I wish you well.