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What I find disturbing was that this man has introduced his son to guns at the ripe age of 2 yrs old. I don't see any valid reason for teaching a kid how to shoot unless for self-defense purposes only, along with strict teachings of weapons and ethics.
And Glennward Becky can lick balls. Remember his pathetic statements about the 9/11 victim's families?
I'm hoping you're not suggesting that Ron's tweet is going to drive away the military men and women who supported him as well? Because those folks support Ron because of his position on foreign policy, and this whole affair was by no means a swipe at them, and does nothing to reveal something new about his views.
In fact, it would seem that Rand should be careful with his foreign policy stance if he wants to bring those folks along.
That (especially, but not only, the words I've put in bold) sums up my position. (And I am assuming that the Tweet was his, though we may never know for certain.)
Personally, I have no problem with what Dr. Paul meant. I am sure that he didn't intend to be callous or to sound callous. But he did. Many people have observed that he has never been good at sound bites. It looks like this is a good example.
I wrote a post a few months ago (here) in which I argued that in many ways Ron Paul is a prophet rather than a politician. I think that this episode confirms that. He didn't apologize, he didn't retract, he didn't put out a press statement to explain, or grant an interview. He just issued a fuller statement on Facebook. No other politician would do that - but Ron Paul isn't really a politician, and he does things his way.
Politically, I think that it was very unfortunate. I understand what Angela and KingNothing etc. are saying. I can understand how upset they are. I find it very sad that Angela is going to remove her Ron Paul bumper sticker. I can understand that she feels that it is going to make it harder for Ron Paul Republicans to advance the cause of liberty within the Republican Party. She is probably right.
HOWEVER . . . I'm hoping that this will soon be forgotten, and the damage will turn out to be minimal.
I'm also hoping that Christians will becoming better at listening to Jesus and following him.
Any maybe even that some non-Christians might start listening to Jesus and following him.
Last edited by JohnM; 02-06-2013 at 06:16 AM.
"Statesmen may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand." - John Adams
"He is the best friend to American liberty, who is most sincere and active in promoting true and undefiled religion, and who sets himself with the greatest firmness to bear down on profanity and immorality of every kind." - John Witherspoon
Why I stand with Rand
Maybe. Maybe not. I think those who really value the message of liberty will not care one jt about the imperfections of Ron Paul or the aides he gives access to on his Twitter feed. The real supporters will not leave the movement even if one of the messengers makes a verbal faux pas.
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