gratefulvolvo
04-25-2011, 09:23 PM
Hi,
I am not a new member, but certainly I am a new poster. I am just coming on here to state my opinion.
I think it is great news that Both Gary AND Ron will be running this election. All this means, from my point of view is that we now have 2 Libertarian minded individuals running for President. All this can do is bring more troops to our side. Simply put, when Ron and Gary are on stage debating the other GOP stooges, they alone will stand high and mighty, as the moral and philosophical champions of liberty, while the rest squander and squirm to make good on their "principles". This of course will cause people to see the alternatives very clearly, as both Ron and Gary will be hammering home the same points about ending the wars, drug war, entitlements, the FED, etc etc.
Of course, I prefer to hear the good doctor speak, but as it is, Gary Johnson is also a young and enthusiastic character. He has the agility to move about the playing field and bring attention, while, regrettably, Doctor Paul may lack behind from the vicious attacks. Of course, those who follow Doctor Paul know how articulate and accurate he is, but for the general public, they need a talker like Obama, not like Doctor Paul. Soundbites win sadly.
Lastly, and this is the most important part, "we" as the libertarian/constitutional/anti-federalist/jeffersonian/objectivist/etc etc etc party, must come together and recognize that, regardless of the situation, eventually Ron or Gary will drop out. Once this drop out happens, the real transfer of power occurs. If Gary Johnson drops out, I am 100% positive he will encourage his supporters to vote for Ron Paul. The same will work the opposite way. Maybe one will drop out and state openly that they are more than happy to be the VP of the others campaign. I don't know how it will unfold, but the end game comes down to the simple fact that "we" have two libertarian minded candidates on the field and when one drops out, the other should receive full support. It is the only sure way of a win.
Thanks, talk to you fellas soon!
I am not a new member, but certainly I am a new poster. I am just coming on here to state my opinion.
I think it is great news that Both Gary AND Ron will be running this election. All this means, from my point of view is that we now have 2 Libertarian minded individuals running for President. All this can do is bring more troops to our side. Simply put, when Ron and Gary are on stage debating the other GOP stooges, they alone will stand high and mighty, as the moral and philosophical champions of liberty, while the rest squander and squirm to make good on their "principles". This of course will cause people to see the alternatives very clearly, as both Ron and Gary will be hammering home the same points about ending the wars, drug war, entitlements, the FED, etc etc.
Of course, I prefer to hear the good doctor speak, but as it is, Gary Johnson is also a young and enthusiastic character. He has the agility to move about the playing field and bring attention, while, regrettably, Doctor Paul may lack behind from the vicious attacks. Of course, those who follow Doctor Paul know how articulate and accurate he is, but for the general public, they need a talker like Obama, not like Doctor Paul. Soundbites win sadly.
Lastly, and this is the most important part, "we" as the libertarian/constitutional/anti-federalist/jeffersonian/objectivist/etc etc etc party, must come together and recognize that, regardless of the situation, eventually Ron or Gary will drop out. Once this drop out happens, the real transfer of power occurs. If Gary Johnson drops out, I am 100% positive he will encourage his supporters to vote for Ron Paul. The same will work the opposite way. Maybe one will drop out and state openly that they are more than happy to be the VP of the others campaign. I don't know how it will unfold, but the end game comes down to the simple fact that "we" have two libertarian minded candidates on the field and when one drops out, the other should receive full support. It is the only sure way of a win.
Thanks, talk to you fellas soon!