KramerDSP
04-11-2010, 12:08 PM
Here are several varied reactions following the AP article linked by Drudge that has 'long-shot" in the title next to Ron Paul's name.
SARAH PALIN FOR PREZ - RON PAUL FOR VICE-PREZ - THEN LET RON PAUL RUN EVERYTHING - KIND OF LIKE CHENEY DID WITH BUSH.
I have to admit that I LOL'ed when reading this comment. It's written by a sick, twisted genius.
Ron Paul is RIGHT, CORRECT, SUPER - and would be torn apart by the Democrats because he looks and sounds like Harry Reid's cousin. Short and whiny. The only difference--he's correct about everything. But the problem is that being correct won't get you elected. You have to be 85% correct and look Presidential. Ron Paul is 101% correct and look likes the guy behind the counter at a CVS on Sunday.
Let's hope this guy isn't right.
Ron Paul will destroy what is our last hope. Some of his ideas are brilliant, but some are absolutely nutty. He is unelectable. If he splits the right vote that is the ends of our hopes. He should join in the effort to overturn democrap majorities and help elect conservatives instead of his megalomaniacal approach. The republic needs him, but not as a president. We need to elect government bodies that will not put in charge communists, socialists and green nazis like Obama does. Once we succeed in that, then we can take a look at other things. We need to restore personal freedom and personal responsibility instead of government supervision of all aspects of our lives. If Ron Paul's approach is all or nothing now, then we are doomed.
Even his most ardent enemies agree with RP lockstep on 40-50% of the issues. Crazy.
I say if Ron Paul can win the nomination then more power to him. But we need to be careful with talk of a third party candidacy. If we're not careful, we will send Obama back to Washington to shovel on the last few shovel fulls of dirt. That won't help anybody. Even Ron Paul supporters.
Some folks appear to be afraid of a Ron Paul third party, even to the point that they would actively support Ron Paul in the primaries rather than to see him jump ship and, in their minds, lead to another 4 years of Obama. This is an encouraging sign, I think.
Last election, I laughed at Ron Paul. I was soooo wrong! I have now seen the light and will vote for him no matter whether I am his only vote or not. We need to make sure that we actually vote for him. Last election a lot of people that were going to vote for him thought they would be wasting their vote so they voted for either McCain or Obama. We have to stick to our beliefs and vote for Ron Paul!!
Also, the various "Constitutional" parties need to join forces. Time for Washington to listen to the People and to uphold the oath they take before taking office! In fact, they should have to memorize it and just say it instead of the repeat after me stuff.
like many folks, i thought ron paul was kinda cooky 4 years ago, but then I realized he is the only true conservative that is not influenced by special interests and that also sticks to his core values.
He's not swayed by the wall street crooksters or the the war mongering neocons of his party.
He is the true maverick that can get this country moving ahead again.
Ron Paul's time has come. The public is now awake and aware of the abuse of the Fed, run-away spending and debt, threatening the solvency of the country. The question is can republicans, conservatives, independents, liberterians, constitutionalists, and disaffected conservative democrats come together on principal. We all need to cooperate to elect common sense conservatives all across the country. See you at the next Tea Party.
When I see Ron Paul on TV, the impression is of a man who, however untelegenically, speaks the truth as he believes it. No focus group speak, and lots of facts, not talking points, to back him up. He doesn't seem to be playing a part to garner votes. And when every other politician starts with the premise, "What should government do to solve a problem," only Ron Paul starts with the premise, "This isn't the government's problem to solve."
I agree! Congressman Ron Paul is the only option available. What are we going to vote for Mitt Romney? He created the health care policy in Mass, which is another progressive version of what Obama fought for.
The only person responsible enough to run the most powerful office in the world, is Ron Paul. He's never voted for a unbalanced budget and was the first person to publicly draw attention to the developing economic crisis way back in 2002.
Qualified, seasoned and tested...
I would [SIC] you love it if Paul ran and won... BUT this country is run by the banks. Paul's idea of ending the federal reserve will not fly with them or the foreign banks. They will see to it that he is not elected.
If by some chance Paul did win he would need 24 hour assassination control. Lesson learned from JFK.
I love Ron Paul, a great man with great ideas, whose third-party candidacy, if it is ever launched, will guarantee another disastrous four-year term for that snake currently in the White House. Voting for the best candidate will give us the worst candidate --- again --- Barak Hushpuppy OhBummer. Romney is a waste of space and Paul is too good to be true [except that he is true, of course]. It's a classic case of the perfect being the enemy of the good. I'd settle for a Reagan, keeping in mind that we must always push for our libertarian ideas no matter who we support for a candidate.
I hope he gets to the last two candidate and I for sure vote for this guy . a True honest politician and I was a democrat last election . He is from that genration of the America that made me come to this country and become a citizen .
I've been on the right since before Goldwater, but most often voted Republican more as an anti-left vote than pro GOP. However, I always knew that if my chosen candidate won, it would only mean a slower move to the left. Government was and is going to increase with any candidate from either party. I think the vast majority of We The People agree that Government is the problem; and I think in our hearts we've always known that. Ron Paul represents the libertarian view which is basically NO government. I don't have much time left in life, but I do care about the future of the country for my 10 grandchildren. Although having absolutely no government can not be a reality not should it (defense being the perfect example) I strongly believe that electing a faithful libertarian for President (and hopefully others in the house and senate) is truly needed to slow down this runaway engine. At least one person will have their foot on the break pedal. Take away my Social Security if need be, even though it's my only source of income. Take away whatever healthcare the current administration is planning for me. Let my grandkids be free.
Thank god for Ron Paul. A true patriot. Btw, I voted for Gore and Kerry - but voted for Ron Paul in 2008 and will never vote Democrat again.
Ron Paul would be my candidate of choice, however, without the support and backing of the so called "insiders" , he stands little chance. The same tactic that deflated his chances in the '08 primary, derision and marginalization will, once again, be deployed in 2012.
He knows the underpinning reason why our economy is in the tank, but at this late stage in the game, even he cannot perform major surgury to fix it without causing a major economic meltdown and unimaginable unemployment rivaling that of the 1930s right on mit's heels.
Fixing the economy on a permanent basis reqires a return to a gold backed currency, an abandonment of the Keynsian model for our economy, and a return to the Austrian School of economic thought.
He will not be allowed to follow that course without facing serious consequences.
Just remember, that without a compliant or like-minded congress, Paul would be hamstrung as president. You have to elect Paul *and* elect people to congress who think like he does -- it's a very large undertaking and you have to somehow convince the rank and file out there that this needs to be done, *and* you have to come up with a slate of candidates for congress that will suit, and are electable.
Most of America is terrified of actual change. by "change", they meant, get out of Iraq and stop losing jobs. Paul has much larger goals; it won't be easy.
I doubt he could get elected, large corporate interests would have a fit. Wall street, Banks, Insurance companies...it would be interesting to have a president with libertarian leanings wouldn't it?
We know that Ron Paul knows what he is talking about. I hate to say it but he needs a campaign manager that can simplify his message. Shorten his answers to questions with hard hitting sound bites that our addled brains can absorb. We need to get some fire in his belly and boom the message out. Simple Michael Savage's message of Borders Language Culture. When asked about stuff he should give a short answer and then if he is asked for a follow up then go into his diatribe. KISS Keep it simple stupid. I support him but he need to shorten his message.
SARAH PALIN FOR PREZ - RON PAUL FOR VICE-PREZ - THEN LET RON PAUL RUN EVERYTHING - KIND OF LIKE CHENEY DID WITH BUSH.
I have to admit that I LOL'ed when reading this comment. It's written by a sick, twisted genius.
Ron Paul is RIGHT, CORRECT, SUPER - and would be torn apart by the Democrats because he looks and sounds like Harry Reid's cousin. Short and whiny. The only difference--he's correct about everything. But the problem is that being correct won't get you elected. You have to be 85% correct and look Presidential. Ron Paul is 101% correct and look likes the guy behind the counter at a CVS on Sunday.
Let's hope this guy isn't right.
Ron Paul will destroy what is our last hope. Some of his ideas are brilliant, but some are absolutely nutty. He is unelectable. If he splits the right vote that is the ends of our hopes. He should join in the effort to overturn democrap majorities and help elect conservatives instead of his megalomaniacal approach. The republic needs him, but not as a president. We need to elect government bodies that will not put in charge communists, socialists and green nazis like Obama does. Once we succeed in that, then we can take a look at other things. We need to restore personal freedom and personal responsibility instead of government supervision of all aspects of our lives. If Ron Paul's approach is all or nothing now, then we are doomed.
Even his most ardent enemies agree with RP lockstep on 40-50% of the issues. Crazy.
I say if Ron Paul can win the nomination then more power to him. But we need to be careful with talk of a third party candidacy. If we're not careful, we will send Obama back to Washington to shovel on the last few shovel fulls of dirt. That won't help anybody. Even Ron Paul supporters.
Some folks appear to be afraid of a Ron Paul third party, even to the point that they would actively support Ron Paul in the primaries rather than to see him jump ship and, in their minds, lead to another 4 years of Obama. This is an encouraging sign, I think.
Last election, I laughed at Ron Paul. I was soooo wrong! I have now seen the light and will vote for him no matter whether I am his only vote or not. We need to make sure that we actually vote for him. Last election a lot of people that were going to vote for him thought they would be wasting their vote so they voted for either McCain or Obama. We have to stick to our beliefs and vote for Ron Paul!!
Also, the various "Constitutional" parties need to join forces. Time for Washington to listen to the People and to uphold the oath they take before taking office! In fact, they should have to memorize it and just say it instead of the repeat after me stuff.
like many folks, i thought ron paul was kinda cooky 4 years ago, but then I realized he is the only true conservative that is not influenced by special interests and that also sticks to his core values.
He's not swayed by the wall street crooksters or the the war mongering neocons of his party.
He is the true maverick that can get this country moving ahead again.
Ron Paul's time has come. The public is now awake and aware of the abuse of the Fed, run-away spending and debt, threatening the solvency of the country. The question is can republicans, conservatives, independents, liberterians, constitutionalists, and disaffected conservative democrats come together on principal. We all need to cooperate to elect common sense conservatives all across the country. See you at the next Tea Party.
When I see Ron Paul on TV, the impression is of a man who, however untelegenically, speaks the truth as he believes it. No focus group speak, and lots of facts, not talking points, to back him up. He doesn't seem to be playing a part to garner votes. And when every other politician starts with the premise, "What should government do to solve a problem," only Ron Paul starts with the premise, "This isn't the government's problem to solve."
I agree! Congressman Ron Paul is the only option available. What are we going to vote for Mitt Romney? He created the health care policy in Mass, which is another progressive version of what Obama fought for.
The only person responsible enough to run the most powerful office in the world, is Ron Paul. He's never voted for a unbalanced budget and was the first person to publicly draw attention to the developing economic crisis way back in 2002.
Qualified, seasoned and tested...
I would [SIC] you love it if Paul ran and won... BUT this country is run by the banks. Paul's idea of ending the federal reserve will not fly with them or the foreign banks. They will see to it that he is not elected.
If by some chance Paul did win he would need 24 hour assassination control. Lesson learned from JFK.
I love Ron Paul, a great man with great ideas, whose third-party candidacy, if it is ever launched, will guarantee another disastrous four-year term for that snake currently in the White House. Voting for the best candidate will give us the worst candidate --- again --- Barak Hushpuppy OhBummer. Romney is a waste of space and Paul is too good to be true [except that he is true, of course]. It's a classic case of the perfect being the enemy of the good. I'd settle for a Reagan, keeping in mind that we must always push for our libertarian ideas no matter who we support for a candidate.
I hope he gets to the last two candidate and I for sure vote for this guy . a True honest politician and I was a democrat last election . He is from that genration of the America that made me come to this country and become a citizen .
I've been on the right since before Goldwater, but most often voted Republican more as an anti-left vote than pro GOP. However, I always knew that if my chosen candidate won, it would only mean a slower move to the left. Government was and is going to increase with any candidate from either party. I think the vast majority of We The People agree that Government is the problem; and I think in our hearts we've always known that. Ron Paul represents the libertarian view which is basically NO government. I don't have much time left in life, but I do care about the future of the country for my 10 grandchildren. Although having absolutely no government can not be a reality not should it (defense being the perfect example) I strongly believe that electing a faithful libertarian for President (and hopefully others in the house and senate) is truly needed to slow down this runaway engine. At least one person will have their foot on the break pedal. Take away my Social Security if need be, even though it's my only source of income. Take away whatever healthcare the current administration is planning for me. Let my grandkids be free.
Thank god for Ron Paul. A true patriot. Btw, I voted for Gore and Kerry - but voted for Ron Paul in 2008 and will never vote Democrat again.
Ron Paul would be my candidate of choice, however, without the support and backing of the so called "insiders" , he stands little chance. The same tactic that deflated his chances in the '08 primary, derision and marginalization will, once again, be deployed in 2012.
He knows the underpinning reason why our economy is in the tank, but at this late stage in the game, even he cannot perform major surgury to fix it without causing a major economic meltdown and unimaginable unemployment rivaling that of the 1930s right on mit's heels.
Fixing the economy on a permanent basis reqires a return to a gold backed currency, an abandonment of the Keynsian model for our economy, and a return to the Austrian School of economic thought.
He will not be allowed to follow that course without facing serious consequences.
Just remember, that without a compliant or like-minded congress, Paul would be hamstrung as president. You have to elect Paul *and* elect people to congress who think like he does -- it's a very large undertaking and you have to somehow convince the rank and file out there that this needs to be done, *and* you have to come up with a slate of candidates for congress that will suit, and are electable.
Most of America is terrified of actual change. by "change", they meant, get out of Iraq and stop losing jobs. Paul has much larger goals; it won't be easy.
I doubt he could get elected, large corporate interests would have a fit. Wall street, Banks, Insurance companies...it would be interesting to have a president with libertarian leanings wouldn't it?
We know that Ron Paul knows what he is talking about. I hate to say it but he needs a campaign manager that can simplify his message. Shorten his answers to questions with hard hitting sound bites that our addled brains can absorb. We need to get some fire in his belly and boom the message out. Simple Michael Savage's message of Borders Language Culture. When asked about stuff he should give a short answer and then if he is asked for a follow up then go into his diatribe. KISS Keep it simple stupid. I support him but he need to shorten his message.