Sean Bielat's "Retire Barney" campaign goes viral

"Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall!” The words of John Dickinson's "The Liberty Song, first published in the Boston Gazette July 18, 1768, resonate in this Revolutionary Election Season of 2010. Above, uniting they hang, "three young harvest mice link tails while sitting on a branch." Update: How could we have forgotten Ben Franklin's timeless "We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately"? (BIOSPHOTO / SPECIALIST STOCK / BARCROFT MEDIA)

"Let's go viral and retire Barney!" says filmmaker Greg Joyce in the comments of Ace's rousing endorsement of our man Sean Bielat to restore "The People's Seat" of Massachusetts Congressional District Four. Ace wins Best in Show for what commenter alexthechick names "A campaign slogan for the ages":

When he's not killing terrorists, he's building fuckin' robots.

Ace doesn't mince words. It's easy to see why his fans can never get enough. This is good for Sean Bielat, and it's good for the people of Massachusetts and beyond. He's got 99 commenters — and counting! — trending strongly FTW. Our own dear blogbud Neo jumped into the fray yesterday afternoon with a moneybomb of her own. Her commenter Hangtown Bob speaks for all of us tea partying warriors out here in the Army of Davids disintermediating the powers that be on the ground and via the internet:

YES!!!! Good going, Neo! This is our power. Nationalize these local elections. Today, I am contributing to Angle, O’Donnell, and Bielat.

MONEY BOMBS FOR ALL!

We were thrilled to learn that one of our heroes in the War on Terror, John Bolton — the man whose mustache repels bullets — has joined our ranks in a GOTV effort to enlist grassroots support for key House races, including Sean Bielat's:

"I joined the Election Day Tea Party project because — perhaps more than at any other in my lifetime — the results of this election cycle will determine the future of the United States as the leader of the Free World," said Ambassador John Bolton. "Election Day Tea Party is a great way for people to become involved in a substantial, productive way, no matter where you are in the country" …

Medina added, "By adopting one — or all — of these 50 challengers, volunteers from anywhere in the country can help. For instance, people can make phone calls for their candidate of choice, donate directly to them, or travel to the district to help with get-out-the-vote efforts."

When was the tipping point? We're not sure about Bolton & Company, but in our blogging neck of the woods, Neo draws back the curtain:

Yes, I saw Ace's post, which is great because he's got a LOT of traffic — I think something like 75K hits a day.

As for how I heard about Sean's candidacy — I'm not sure, had probably seen things earlier and not paid too much attention. But I believe it was when Glenn linked it the other day.

It was one of those Instapundit links that may have slipped under people's radar, because it didn't emphasize Sean's name or anything about him really. You had to follow the link to get what was happening. Then of course I went to your blog to see what you'd written a while ago, because I figured you had and I'd missed it. And searched a few others. And then I wrote my own.

I'm surprised this hasn't gotten more traction. But maybe it will now. Scott Brown didn't catch on till the last few weeks [as Professor Jacobson pointed out in his masterful "They Also Called Scott Brown A Non-Serious Exremist" this morning].

Indeed. Click here to help Retire Barney!

Note: They're bringing in the big guns: This just in over the transom as we're about to go to press: An "RNC Victory 2010" letter from Mama Grizzly Sarah Palin herself. 'Course we've kind of gotten into the habit of giving to strategic small-government candidates, not parties.

Update: Ace links! Thanks, big guy.

Update II: Trending on Memeorandum.

Update III: Our friend Gerard Van Der Leun's spanking new Rightnetwork links:

Sean Bielat: Ex-Marine Gunning for Barney Frank's Job.

Crossposted at Riehl World View and Liberty Pundits.

Comments

[Charles Curran]

Someone posted an interview that Sean did at college following a BF speach. Sean asked " How much blame do you take for the houseing meltdown? Barney got real defensive and rambled for awhile, at which point Sean said, "If it was none, then just say none". Great interview,GO SEAN.Can't remember where I saw it,sorry.

[Teresa]

As the Republicans have proven over and over again in recent years, they are a limp-wristed, wishy-washy set of pols who somehow gain power periodically and are then completely baffled about what to do with it. Put them all together and you almost have a complete backbone...

I keep hearing the Republican status quo people lamenting the tea party and characterizing the candidates as "nuts" and "untrustworthy". Interestingly enough, the fact that the candidates they support are all about backroom deals and rolling over when confronted never seems to phase them. They are clinging bitterly to their two party system even when there is almost no difference between the parties any more except one wears red and the other blue.

Let's hear it for the tea party.
-- They may or may not be "nuts".
-- They may or may not be "trustworthy".
-- They may or may not get things changed.

But they damn sure deserve a shot if they can win the elections. They certainly can't do worse than the current crop of spendthrift lunatics.

[Greg J.]

Sissy,

Thanks for flagging my post! I was going to contact you and other local bloggers to help spread the word and get volunteers for the Sean Bielat video after I had set up something more formal -- like a website and proper write-up -- but I didn't want Ace's post to go to waste, hence the rushed comment last night.

Anyhoo, that's very cool you spotted it. When I do have a site with more info (maybe as soon as tonight), may I come back here and post it?

Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[MartiniPundit]

Was there not a recent poll showing Sean within single digits and Barney below 50%?

That's almost a wet dream for conservatives in MA so I'm not getting too excited. Of course, a map showing Scott Brown's results in Barney's district might be illustrative.

After all, there do seem to be two words missing in almost all analysis of this November's election: Scott Brown. Just sayin ...

[KingShamus]

Sean Bielat has a great chance.

Also, lets look at the two candidates. Bawney Fwank is a grotesque parody of a corrupt kleptocrat politician. Bielat is a Marine who seems intent on protecting my wallet from elected goons like...well...Bawney Fwank.

Case closed.

[Greg J.]

I've set up a blog page with information if anyone wants to volunteer to work on -- or appear in -- the videos we'll be making. It's http://goviralonbarney.blogspot.com/

Check it out or just drop us an email at GoViralO[email protected] and let us know what you want to do to help.

Thanks!

[Toms184]

This is our first real opportunity to replace Barney Frank. He was totally involved in creating the atmosphere that caused the financial collapse, and he is unapologetic about that. He will continue his corrupt ways, so the only option is to vote him out.

Sean Bielat is an excellent choice to do that. He embodies the constitutional framework of the citizen servant. He will work for us, not for himself.

Let's help him beat Barney on November 2nd by donating to his election campaign at www.retirebarney.com or www.helpsean.mobi.

[Heather]

Barney Frank the poster child for the corruption of entrenched encumbancy, the arrogance of this Democratic reign and the failure of liberal policies. He is also a card carrying member of the Democratic Socialists of America and was on their previously published list of 70 members of Congress who were also in their party and working within the US government to advance their agenda and dismantle the capitalist system. He is a threat to our national interests and has already proven the extent of the damage they can do to the US economy...one need only to look what has occurred in the last three years in the US financial, housing and credit markets.

Besides all the reasons Barney Frank needs to be removed from office, Sean Bielat represents the real hope and change this country needs to correct the trajectory of the country going forward. He is young, energetic, smart and an independent thinker who will work towards fiscal responsibility and limited government.

We in his district are working to correct the course of the country by retiring Barney Frank and electing Sean Bielat. If you would like to join the fight please:

DONATE @ WWW.RETIREBARNEY.COM OR WWW.SEANFORCONGRESS.COM

[David Green]

I'm from Michigan and WISH I could vote for a candidate like Sean Bielat. Wow - what an amazing candidate. I'm unemployed and still sent him $10. You should too! http://www.retirebarney.com http://www.HelpSean.mobi

[Nikita63]

Although I am not in Frank's District, I have long languished at the prospect of his remaining in office FOREVER. He cannot escape his role, however, in having CAUSED the real estate and housing fiasco that led to the domino effect throughout the financial industry and CAUSED the current economic problems. He and all the other Socialist scum in the Democratic party, which appears to be all of them, MUST GO; and, for a change, we have the chance to get rid of him and them, ONCE AND FOR ALL! Sean Bielat is a great candidate and I wish him all the best as I do Bill Hudak in my District to take out John Tierney, another I'm entitled to everything you have, democrat. NOT ANYMORE! SEMPER FI, SEAN!