Ron Paul Emphasizes Social Issues as the Veteran Congressman Finishes 2nd in Ames
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Christopher Santarelli
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Texas Rep. Ron Paul emphasized his pro-life views during his Straw Poll speech in Ames this afternoon as a means to build on his tea party and libertarian base ahead of a key test vote in Iowa. Paul did not get the top score but the former obstetrician certainly passed by finishing in a close second place. The Representative’s success suggests that the beliefs which Paul has championed for the last 35 years have perhaps finally begun to shift in acceptance from fringe to mainstream. ABC News caught up with Paul‘s team following Saturday’s success:
“’Dr. Paul’s finish earned him a strong second place and it was the fourth highest vote total ever received by a candidate at the important test of candidate strength,’ campaign chairman Jesse Barton said in a statement immediately after the results were released. ‘Dr. Paul is surging in this race, and today’s results show the strength of his grassroots support and top notch organization.”
Paul finished less than 200 votes behind top vote earner Michele Bachmann. A strong showing considering Paul was not setting high expectations as late as Wednesday, telling voters in Waterloo that he would not be happy but could reasonably see himself finishing fourth, fifth or sixth in Saturday’s straw poll.
Most commonly known for his strong libertarian opinions in regards to economic policy and the protection of civil liberties, the Republican presidential candidate said on Saturday that government cannot play God and make decisions on abortions. Paul emphasized that “all life is precious” and must be defended.
The early emphasis on social issues before common Paul talking points on monetary and foreign policy was no accident reports POLITICO:
“But the most important piece of Paul’s Iowa operation was outreach to the social conservatives who play such a critical role in the state’s Republican electorate.
‘The missing link for us, the outreach to evangelicals, which is so key to South Carolina and the south — we’re filling it,’ said Wead, speaking to POLITICO in between announcements on Paul’s stage.
Wead told POLITICO that the outreach included mailing 5,000 DVDs of Paul to pastors in Iowa before Saturday’s events. And it relied heavily on a new team of evangelicals who are backing Paul. They include Wead himself and also Brian Jacobs, who used to work with Rev. Billy Graham. Jacobs spent the days before the Straw Poll calling pastors throughout Iowa.”
Rep. Paul also highlighted his opposition to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the PATRIOT Act in Saturday’s speech. He says the United States cannot defend liberty abroad while denying U.S. citizens their own rights. Rep. Paul called U.S. foreign policy misguided, and repeated his call to audit the Federal Reserve.
How important will the close second place finish in Ames be for the Paul campaign moving forward? The representative and his staff told POLITICO:
“’Obviously,’ senior Paul strategist Doug Wead told POLITICO Saturday when asked if an Ames victory would mean more than other straw poll wins. ‘We have the statements of all these other candidates, Romney on down about the importance of the Ames vote. Even those who are saying it’s not important now, they’re on the record saying it’s important.’
‘Relatively speaking, yes that is true,’ Paul told POLITICO after his speech here when asked if winning at Ames was more important than previous polls he’s topped. ‘It can give you a boost in morale, and encouragement — for me, it’s always a vote for the endorsement of the views of the concerns of liberty.’”
Rep. Paul has focused on Iowa this time around, especially after finishing fifth in the same poll when he ran for president four years ago. The Paul campaign was the first to have an office in the state, and Paul has visited at least once a week since announcing his candidacy in May.
The Paul campaign is set to open a New Hampshire state headquarters Wednesday.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
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Snorkelbacon
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:15amRepubliCorp
You’re right!!!! Perry Has ran a lot of things, like……… alongside Al Gore the democrats and carbon credits, he ran alongside Dewhurst and had him abolish the TSA anti-groping bill all the while playing it off like he was doing all he could to pass it. Barf on a fork!!!!!!!!!! He is a liar, his prayers fall on deaf ears for he is a wolf in sheeps clothing.
Report Post »DarkFire
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:23amPERRY IS A LIBERAL PEOPLE WAKE UP!
Romney is a rino.
Palin and trump 2012.
Report Post »S G Applebee
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:36amIf God endowed human beings with unalienable Rights—no federal government, no state government, no local government, or no other individual human being, could possibly take them away. So obviously, because federal governments, state governments, local governments, and individual human beings, violate the so-called “unalienable” Rights of other human beings all the time, they are, in fact, extremely alienable. That’s why the price of Liberty is eternal vigilance. Now, don’t get me wrong, I wish they were unalienable, but it’s blatantly “self-evident” that they’re not—and that’s why they must always be fought for.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:38amReagan was a demorat and a union boss…… and a hell of better leader than RP could ever dream of being
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:59amCarbon Credits??? That is one of the biggest criminal schemes ever. A real TEA PARTY patriot would not grow the Government 2x since being Texas’ Governor. Would not endorse the Texas Corridor. Would not be at bilderberg meetings. Would have nothing to do with a person as vile as Al Gore. This hand-picked puppet is a progressive RINO. He is definitely not a TEA PARTY patriot. If he does come to a Rally he should be tarred and feathered. Perry is just another “republican” clown that jumped on the TEA party bandwagon. he should be called a TPINO. ( tea party in name only )
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:15amA Ron Paul presidency would be as dangerous as an Obama presidency. For different reasons but just as dangerous.
Report Post »Even my choice for President agrees. See this video from a day ago…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g2nn_TqeSE&feature=player_embedded
Snorkelbacon
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:27amS G APPLEBEE-
Report Post »I must say that was one of the most thought provoking statements making me have to actually think in awhile, and i appreciate that. So lets begin with the definition :in·al·ien·a·ble/inˈālēənəbəl/
Adjective: Unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor. The problem is in your premise. The fact is no one ever actually “ takes” your rights away from you. In fact, despite any law you can really live however you want, despite laws. Put in prison, you can escape . There are consequences to not complying, but rights are not physical, they only manifest themselves in physical ways. The word your looking for is: vi·o·late/ˈvīəˌlāt/Verb
1. Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).
2. Fail to respect (someone’s peace, privacy, or rights).
People cannot take your rights away they can only violate them. Even if they kill you, it’s not like they now posses your life. That life was still your own. But I do Agree, It seems everyone wants to violate everyone elses rights and they do need to be fought for and asserted.
Snorkelbacon
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:43amthepatriotdave-
Why is RP Dangerous?
HEY!!!!!!
You got Washington as your Avatar, cool. Admire the man? Ya me too? Try to take his advice? Ya me too? Do you remember what he said in his farewell Address?
Report Post »Jediusetheforce
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 4:55amRon Paul Rocks, he is going to legalize drugs!!! He thinks Iran will not shoot the nukes. Its funny how your brain gets scrambled when you get old. He definitely doesn’t have my vote.
Report Post »louise
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 5:43amPatriotdave,
Report Post »There are a few folks on the Blaze who think Ron Paul is dangerous. My question to you is this: “Is the Constitution dangerous?” Because that is where he stands. People say they are afraid of his foreign policy…..well, his views line up with the Constitution. So the question that everyone needs to clearly defined in their own mind is “Do we REALLY want to uphold our Constitution? OR do we want to trash it and go with something else?”
This is a serious question because all of the other GOP candidates do not have the Constitutionally correct voting record that Ron Paul has. One thing for sure….when Ron Paul repeats the oath of office, you can rest assured that he will uphold the Constitution.
tifosa
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 7:47amRon Paul, the libertarian who wants government small enough to fit between me and my GYN, or even smaller to fit in my uterus. That said, I cheered for him to win yesterday so that I could soon watch the youtube vids of Rush’s head exploding, Roger Ailes in an apoplectic rant, and Karl Rove popping a forehead vein. Being in second by 152 votes (and I believe the results were switched) may just be enough though. :^)
Report Post »Clean House
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 8:01amCall me Kooky-I like the guy that is Honest, Anti-Establishment, and not Supported by the media, even Fox.
Report Post »How easy would it be for RON PAUL to SAY “GET IRAN”
Every HIJACKER on 911 was from Saudi Arabia. There were NO weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq.
WE HAVE BEEN PLAYED FOR TEN YEARS!! By both our media and our so called allies in the Middle East. The Establishment does not want this guy, or anybody, Drilling in the U.S.
Ron Paul is right. As soon as we stop funding these towel heads and become independent, it becomes a game changer. Of course we keep up the fight, but by our rules. SOMEONE SHOW ME WHAT WE ARE DOING NOW IS WORKING.
AND HAVEN’T YOU HAD ENOUGH LYING FROM THE ADMINASTRATION??
KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 8:17amPeople jump to conclusions to quick about Ron Paul, there are so many half truths and misunderstandings about his positions you need to take what he has said throughout the years to understand the context of his message. For example many people call him an Isolationist, this is funny because everyone else could easily be labeled an interventionist, we are in 5 wars around the world, almost $15 Trillion in debt, borders wide open with tens of millions of illegal invaders, housing in the gutter, unemployment sky high, but we still want to try to but into everyone elses business around the world and tell them what to do? Ron Paul is trying to say, HEY! Let‘s focus on our own countries problems for a while before we worry about trying to solve the rest of the world’s problems. This IS the governments job is to focus on it’s people first and foremost. Now for those that talk about Ron Paul’s stance on drugs. Ron Paul did not say he would legalize drugs, he is against that. What he did say is that it is a State issue not a Federal issue to decide on legalizing drugs. Concerning the Iran comments and the bombs. Ron Paul’s stance on war is that war is a measure of last resort and not to be started because of half truths or haphazardly. People are worried about Israel? Do you not think Israel can take care of themselves? Do you think that if Israel was attacked that the US as their ally would not help them? Of course, this is what Ron Paul would do and he would go a step further
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 8:34amTIF
Report Post »I feel the same way about my Wallet.. … as you do about your GYN. Only thing is your uterus can produce something that other people are Forced to support. My wallet can do nothing like your uterus.
IntegrityFirst08
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 9:38am@JEDIUSETHEFORCE……Your comments are appalling. The carelessness leads me to beleive you should move to london and join the protests and never look back, it would be a win for everyone. Ron Paul the guy on national television who stated Leave Iran alone and they wouldnt act like this……..The guy is a SOCIAL disaster waiting to happen.
Fiscally, I would like him running things, but nothing else. Santorum rung his bell the best the other night and he got no credit for it at all.
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 10:12amINTEGRITYFIRST08
Thats because santorum rang nothing and only showed how little he knows about the region. I guessing you didn’t eve watch the debate and just listened to Glenns cut up audio. You may want to actually watch the debate next time renob.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 11:56amTo those of you against Ron Paul, because he is about personal responsibility…
Let me tell you something, and think you about it.
* If you never let a dog try to potty on the floor, you can NEVER teach them that it is wrong. *
- THAT is EXACTLY what all of these needless laws and regulations are doing to people. we can never learn anything through experience. To most people, experience is the only way to TRULY LEARN anything. you can hear something all day long, but until you experience it for yourself or second hand, you don’t KNOW it. you just think you do. …
everyone is different, and things affect everyone differently.
look, i‘m not saying you can’t “learn” anything from hearing it and reading it etc… but, technically, you really don’t “KNOW” it, until you have experienced it… just saying…
just think of somethings that you “know”, as a fact, which you have NEVER experienced for yourself (you did it) or second hand (you physically were there when someone else did it).
Ron Paul or this country will fall. He’s the only person in congress who stands by his word. 100% of the time.
Report Post »UrsaMajor
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:00pmRon Paul is right! if we just isolate ourselves and free trade with every nation, no matter how good or evil they are, then the entire world will love us and we’ll never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, no not NEVER be attacked on US soil by those poor terrorists who are only terrorists because we are the source of all problems in the Middle East. Iran is not a threat, it’s a misunderstood, cuddly teddy bear with a few extremists here and there. RON PAUL 2012!
Report Post »brandnewday
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:27pmRon Paul is way too old to be our president……
Report Post »Zorro6821
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:29pmPerry is as bright as a candle in a coal mine. He says all the right things that the “Jersey Shore” viewers
Report Post »lap up. He also phonies up to the Christian right and wraps himself in the American Flag. All show and no go. Just like when was going to take on the TSA….he chickened out, but yet no one presses him on it. He can’t debate and only keeps repeating the same old tired lines that morons love to hear..“Take our country back”, “Clean up the corruption”, Create jobs, Smaller Government..Blah, Blah, Blah. Same sort of bull Bachman repeats in her robotic mantra.
S_Malc13
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 2:41pmRon Paul is not an isolationist Ursa, he’s a non-interventionalist, gotta know the difference or the sharks will smell your blood and pounce in this fishbowl.
Report Post »easyjesus66
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 5:46pmI understand u support Paul…he has an enthusiastic bunch. But he has no national appeal..except to those who share his isolationist views. He cannot win and it’s been proven over and over again. I know u Alex Jones types who feel that Bush was in on 9/11 think u have a voice…..u dont. If you truly want what is best for America….a Tea Party Candidate is closest to what u believe……it cannot be we help re-elect obama.
Report Post »Independent007
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 9:39pmI like RP the best out of all of them. And for the record I would appreciate the tea baggers to stop being osbtructionists and actually stand for something.
Report Post »The baggers did nothing while Bush raped and pillaged the country. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! Taking away our rights? NOTHING. Two wars? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Give Billions to Bankers NOTHING.
Then when the first black President is elected they now jumjp up and want to “take our country” back. Oh please, if you people werent so hypocirtical it would be laughable. You and I know where your real agendaz stands. Thats why you don’t like RP. But I do and will vote for him despite you nut jobs jumping up and down screaming for stupid Sarah.
Jackers
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 6:29amI fully support Ron Paul as he is the only one to say it for what it is…
Yes. We need to have military bases in strategic parts of the world to protect our national interests, but 700? Yes. We need some form of a government to run our country, but this bloated monstrosity of a government with its never-ending rules, regulations and infringements on our civil rights? Yes. We need to audit the Fed, and yes. We need to put America’s interests first.
Please check Ron Paul’s PAC for specific answers to serious problems ailing our country today. Then check Michele Bauchman’s PAC… You’ll get a lot of the usual rhetoric about “taking our country back” but no specifics…
Mitt Romney is a flip-flopper, and Governor Rick Perry is just another open-border globalist…
I resent the fact that so many FOX news pundits are trying to “marginalize” Ron Paul simply because he does not represent corporations’ interests… Republicans are obliged to global corporations while Democrats are obliged to global unions.
It’s time for a true American patriot who will honor his oath to the Constitution and be obliged to the best interests of the American people…
Report Post »schmite123oh
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 8:36am@republicorp– Get with the times already, last i checked Reagan is not on the 2012 ballot….
Report Post »GiveUsJustice
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 2:41pm“Ron Paul’s stance on war is that war is a measure of last resort and not to be started because of half truths or haphazardly.”
And this was Obama’s stance (fake claim). How is that working out for our troops right now?
His attitude sure did change when he was given the real facts as he took the presidential seat.
Report Post »bruce_baker
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 3:43pm@S G Applebee – “If God endowed human beings with unalienable Rights—no federal government, no state government, no local government, or no other individual human being, could possibly take them away.”
You got that much right. The rest is horse manure. Governments can’t take away rights. All they can do is take away the liberty to enjoy those rights, and the freedom that represents them. Those rights exist, which is why people are constantly striving to restore the freedoms that represent those rights.
You also have the right to hear God’s voice speaking to you on a daily basis. Your government might have played a part in contributing to the conditions that prevent that from happening, but you’re the one with free will. The final responsiblilty lies with you. In life, you get only what you earn. That applies to religion, wealth, government, and peace of mind. The only thing free is the air, and then only if you watch out for those who would pollute it. Sorry, no such thing as a “free lunch”. When we pray, “…give us this day our daily bread”, that doesn‘t mean that we’re not expected to contribute to that effort. “God helps those who help themselves” doesn‘t mean that He thinks it’s OK to “help yourself” to what others have. He made that very clear in the Commandment, “Thou shalt not steal”. If we would all only follow His Commandments, we’d enjoy life a lot more.
P.S. Please tell the Progressives that Envy and Theft are sins, too, just like Gr
Report Post »Lion420
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:08amI disagree with this man wholeheartedly on foreign policy, but he’s a good man. I think it’s great that the party I just recently joined, has expanded to include so many sane and intelligent voices. Thank You Jesus…
Report Post »chalkdust
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 5:44amI am libertarian as I think most people are to some degree. Ron is a purist no doubt but I think his ideas on foreign policy are not that foreign. To borrow a phrase from Herman Cain: we’re involved in 4 conflicts and we are the largest debtor nation in history, my words, hows that working out for you, Herman’s words?
Report Post »Besides, my biggest concern is thumping the Fed. They are stripping mining this country right in front of our eyes and Ron Paul wants to push back on the Fed. Every other candidate so far is an establishment puke. It was quite evident in the debate Thursday. Bachman gets a tip of the hat from me but not my vote. I will never vote for Romney, Newt, Pawlenty or Santorum. Newt gave lip service to the Fed but he was lying. Cannot trust him. These candidates will say anything to get elected and it will be business as usual.
That said, Ron Paul will not be Americas knight in shinning armor. He will not abolish the Fed or the military. In fact, he will get great resistance to any reform from all. Republicans would probably be the biggest political foe to a Ron Paul administration.
What Dr. Paul may be able to accomplish is to lead this country towards a smaller more efficient Government. He will not get us there but another Ron Paul could follow. We‘ve gone so far of the path we can’t get back in one single Presidency. It could begin in 2012! Give people a taste of what we were intended to be and they will won’t more.
loriann12
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 8:11am@chalkdust
I think you’re right about every PATRIOT being somewhat libertarian. I didn’t realize how libertarian I was until this administration started threatening my rights…calling Tea Partiers terrorists, calling returning vets terrorists, threatening gun ownership and totally disregarding the constitution because it doesn’t suit their needs. I’m not a whimpy progressive that either 1. feels guilty for having so much money and not sending it to charity so they feel the government should mandate it or 2. don’t have anything and want the government to provide for all their needs and wants. Someday they’ll wake up. I only hope it isn’t when Obummer gets a second term and REALLY starts fulfilling his plan.
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 8:44amThat was a good finish for Paul – I only wish there were some way he could get the nomination but with Perry in the race – I think that is going to hurt everyone. Those of you who do not like Perry need to do your homework and get the word out to your Republican friends – there is a lot of dirt under that shiny suit and those nice boots. http://wp.me/pYLB7-1nP
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 8:58amWalk, who cares what you think, You are a Liberal DEMOCRAT and only come here to get some truth.
Report Post »Norm D. Plume
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 5:17pm@13th:
“Even a blind hog finds an acorn once in a while.”
“A broken clock is right twice a day.”
Even if the above poster is a liberal Democrat of some kind, seeking enlightenment from the geniouses (yes, intentionally misspelled) here in the Blaze’s comments, does that necessarily make his statements about Perry incorrect?
I submit to you that it does not.
Further, I suspect that, if you do some research on Perry, his history, his track record and his affiliations, you will conclude that the poster is correct.
Perry is NOT who we need in office. He would be the fourth term of the George W. Bush administration or, if you prefer, the second term of the Barack H. Obama administration. Choose your poison — but realize that it IS poison.
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:07amAmazing……
Report Post »It’s like I get up each morning on a different planet.
and sometimes right after my afternoon nap.
ConstConservative
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:59pmTo all of those who believe Ron Paul’s foreign policy is flawed:
I was initially drawn to Ron Paul for his economic policy, following the Constitution, his principled voting record, lack of pandering to audiences, and his integrity. I had a very difficult time following his foreign policy. Then I began to read several books on the matter and look into it much closer both from a historical perspective and common sense perspective.
When you think about it, what Ron Paul says makes perfect common sense and follows the Constitution (not to mention economically). India, Pakistan, China, Russia, and Israel are all within fairly close proximity to Iran. They all have nuclear weapons (many with massive stockpiles). I think we can all agree that if we were in their position we would sure as hell want to have nuclear weapons. It’s not like those other countries are bastions of freedom (Pakistan, India, China, etc.). We shouldn’t go attacking them just because they have weapons. Also, like Ron Paul said, they don‘t have ICBM’s and hardly have an air force and don‘t have any realistic capability of attacking America from their location and the surely aren’t going to trot over here and do it with their military. We messed up relations with Iran starting in 1953. Also: Iran was the only predominantly Muslim country who HELPED us after 9/11 in Afghanistan. People tend to forget that. Ron Paul is for a strong NATIONAL DEFENSE. Not going and attacking countries. Finally, we can’
Report Post »LibertymyLove
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:14amI feel the same on his policies and views for the most part. The only thing I would like to hear from Ron Paul is how he would deal with a immediate crisis facing this county, something like what we face during the Cuban Missile Crisis. There are times that we have to be proactive in our defense and if he can explain when and how that is to be done he will win my vote.
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:15amThe big point of contention is that Iran would use their nukes to destroy Israel. Totally unacceptable.
Report Post »ConstConservative
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:34amCaptain: I definitely understand what you are saying about Israel, but I look at it this way. Sure Ahmadinejad is pretty out there to say the least. But when has Iran been aggressive to another country in their history? They have never started a war with another country and we essentially supported Iraq when they invaded Iran. Also per wiki:
the United States Intelligence Community assessed that Iran had ended “nuclear weapon design and weaponization work” in 2003.[13] In 2009, U.S. intelligence assessed that Iranian intentions were unknown but that if Iran pursued a nuclear weapon it would be “unlikely to achieve this capability before 2013” and acknowledged “the possibility that this capability may not be attained until after 2015.”[14][15] Some European intelligence believes Iran has resumed its alleged nuclear weapons design work.[16] Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said he had seen no evidence of any nuclear weapons program in Iran,[17] while Russian President Dimitri Medvedev said Iran was getting closer to having the capability to produce nuclear weapons.[18][19] Iran has called for nuclear weapons states to disarm and for the Middle East to be a nuclear weapon free zone.[20]. Also the IAEA director says:”I don’t think Iran is developing, or we have new information that Iran is developing, a nuclear weapon today .. there is a concern about Iran’s future intentions, but even if you talk to MI6 or the CIA, they will tell you they are still four or five
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:43am@CaptainCrunch
Wrong. Iran wants to drive Israelis into the sea, not turn them to glass.
Remember the Dome of the Rock is in Israel. Nuking Israel would destroy or damage the Dome of the Rock. a nuke has fallout which would fall in Muslim countries including Iran.
Iran wants Israel to attack them so they can round them up. The Nuke would be for us, not Israel.
Israel has everything she needs to defend herself. Look at the Six day war. It will show just that.
Report Post »ConstConservative
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:46amyears away from a weapon” (Sorry too many characters in my first post).
But yes, I understand where you are coming from with Iran/Israel. But Israel definitely has the capability of defending itself with its nuclear stockpile if it ever came to that, not to mention the backing of some of the most powerful countries in the world.
Also, one thing nobody ever mentions is Ron Paul’s policy regarding Israel when it comes to defending itself and its sovereignty. A state representative from North Carolina said: “Ron Paul is the only candidate running who will not impose his will against the sovereignty of Israel. Ron Paul was the only Congressman to come out against the condemnation of Isarel for bombing the nuclear reactor in Iraq. The best check against Iran is to allow Israel free reign in the region, and only Ron Paul will do that.
I whole heartedly agree with Ron Paul that we get in too many entangling alliances. I mean just look recently – we supported Iraq and Saddam Hussein in the Iraq/Iran War. We supported Osama Bin Laden in the Afghanistan against the Soviets. Then they both end up being our enemies. It goes even further with the mess in Libya – supposedly many of the rebels there we support have Al-Qaeda ties, whom we were just fighting against years before during the War on Terror. Then you even have the Iran/Contra affair starting with the plan for Israel to ship weapons to Iran, and then the U.S. would resupply Israel and receive the Israeli payment.
Report Post »ConstConservative
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:11amLiberty My Love:
Not sure if this helps, but….Ron Paul had this to say regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis. He said it in a speech on the house floor:
“…it behooves us to look at how John F. Kennedy handled the Cuban missile crisis in 1962. Personally, that crisis led to a 5-year tour in the US Air Force for me.
As horrible and dangerous as the present crisis is, those of us that held our breath during some very tense moments that October realized that we were on the brink of a world-wide nuclear holocaust. That crisis represented the greatest potential danger to the world in all of human history.
President Kennedy held firm and stood up to the Soviets as he should have and the confrontation was resolved. What was not known at the time was the reassessment of our policy that placed nuclear missiles in the Soviet’s back yard, in Turkey. These missiles were quietly removed a few months later and the world became a safer place in which to live. Eventually, we won the cold war without starting World War III.
Our enemy today, as formidable as he is, cannot compare to the armed might of the Soviet Union in the fall of 1962.
Wisdom and caution on Kennedy’s part in dealing with the crisis was indeed “a profile in courage.” But his courage was not only in his standing up to the Soviets, but his willingness to re-examine our nuclear missile presence in Turkey, which if it had been known at the time would have been condemned as an act of cowardice.
Report Post »stumblemouth
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:18amI admit that I thought of Paul as a closet anti-semite. It seems I’m wrong, and glad to be so. Israel has been often dictated to by the US due to their isolation, and I think has suffered for it. If they weren’t so beholden to us, maybe they’d take care of things differently. Instead of putting up with rocket attacks and homicide bombings, maybe Gaza would be a parking lot now.
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:30amLook, I’m not trying to pick a fight with anyone, but people need to know the truth. Ron Paul is as dangerous for this country as Obama. If you know the history of Ron Pual you know he is a true Libetarian and he registers as a Republican for financial reasons. Last night I posted the very first line of why RP is not for America. It’s one of many that can easily be found by doing some basic research. Here’s my second installment…
“Anarchists and Libertarians are similar in that they are often more radical versions of Democrats on issues like abortion, drugs, racism, and religion.”
Many more to come.
http://www.AllenWestforPresident.us
Report Post »It’s time for real leadership!
Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 2:17am@ThePatriotDave
Your dangerous to freedom and completely full of bull.
Your advocating for Government control, not self control. Your advocating for big Government like Obama.
Please don’t be a coward and openly stand in truth that your progressive because your views, control by Government and not the individual, is progressive and not like the founders like Ron Paul’s views are.
Remember, the founders placed our Government just to the left of Anarchy. Since we have progressed to passed the middle as your clearly advocating for.
Have enough courage and integrity to be honest to yourself and to those your speaking to that your for big government. To not do so makes you dishonest. Realize you have more in common with Obama then the founders. Your dangerous.
Allen West voted to increase spending instead of having courage and integrity to vote to stop it. Allen West is a sale out.
Report Post »ConstConservative
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 2:27amWe as primarily members of the Tea Party should really look to our Founders. Take a look at George Washington’s farewell speech. It is summarized here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington%27s_Farewell_Address#Summary_of_address
The portion on “Foreign Relations, the Dangers of Permanent Foreign Alliances, and Free Trade” sounds like it could be right out of a Ron Paul Speech. This is the speech that in one short read puts everything together that SHOULD have been done that we DIDN’T do. It includes things about religion, morality, education, money, etc. and it hits the nail on the head in its entirety. If people can‘t understand Ron Paul’s philosophy after reading this there really is no hope. It is basically a carbon copy of Washington’s ideals for the country as it was to move forward.
I highly encourage people to take the time to briefly read that link. I think it will open up some eyes!
Report Post »Steve
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 2:59amI like the man as well. I think he could do so much for this country and get it economically back on track.However.There are some issues you pointed to here that I find disturbing.
1) Iran isn’t threatening any of the countries you mentioned except one.
2) I haven’t heard any of the candidates stating they would attack Iran. Maybe cut trade or diplomatic ties or sanctions from the inept UN.
3) A nuclear devise doesn’t have to be transported via a rocket. so your claim that that “don‘t have any realistic capability of attacking America from their location” is a bit naive.
4) We messed up in 53 OK I‘ll give you that but to understand the ideology of Islam that really doesn’t matter. Do you understand the Islamic ideology? Not what your feed on TV but the true Islam?
5) They helped us? They only helped us disposing of their enemy. and at the same time was supporting their cause in destabilizing the country. How many American soldiers have died in Iraq from the works/support of Iran.
In closing I believe Ron Paul is a patriot. A man of conviction and honor and understands the nature of Americas fall in the past 100 years. His only flaw as I see it is his lack of understanding of the greatest threat this world has faced since the 7th century. We have been at war since 1785 with Islam and that I’m afraid is the only issue I have a problem with.
Report Post »In the words of John Adams. “We ought not to fight them at all unless we determine to fight them forever”
Steve
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 3:03amAfter the whole Iraq WMD fiasco from our so called intelligence agencies I tend to be a little weary of what is fact and what is fiction from these people. Clinton can be credited for that.
Report Post »ConstConservative
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 3:43amSteve: Thanks for the civil response. I agree with some of your points, while disagreeing with others. It is way too late (past 3:30am) for me to go into details. But I will say this – I appreciate you stating your positions and objections in a clear and coherent manner. A lot of people just want to argue with no chance of getting anything productive out of it!
Report Post »waldemarfm
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 3:03pm@Libertymylove
RP is a non-interventionist, not a pacifist. This means he doesn’t believe in the use of force unless we have a direct threat of harm. The missile crisis was a very direct threat and he agreed with mostly everything the Kennedy administration did. His point during the last debate about Iran was that we shouldn’t be so quick to use military force against another sovereign nation when we stood up to the Soviet Union which was a much bigger threat to US than Iran will ever be without the need of any major military action. If Iran or any other nation directly threatens the security of the US, Ron Paul will be the first to authorize military force to prevent it. He did so after 9/11, thinking the authorization would be used to target specifically the people who attacked us that day. Instead it was used for invasions, regime changes, etc.
Iran as it currently stands is no threat to the US and much less to Israel, the CIA agrees and the UN agrees. They can be ‘evil’ but they are not stupid. Israel is armed to its nose with American-paid weapons. They will wipe Iran off the face of the earth in a few hours. Leave this nation alone, just as long as they don’t mess with anyone else.
They have a right as a sovereign nation to work on their self-defense and their energy independence, specially under such hostile conditions with nukes all around them.
That‘s what’s true non-interventionism is, and what Ron Paul’s foreign policy is all about.
Report Post »UrsaMajor
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 5:52am“Iran as it currently stands is no threat to the US and much less to Israel, the CIA agrees and the UN agrees.”
RIGHT ON, BROTHER! Paul is a genius for using the CIA and the UN to support his arguements when those organizations have been two of biggest targets of his venom.
RON PAUL 2012… HYPOCRISY RULZ!
Report Post »rabblechat
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 9:05amIran is not going to attack us even if they had nukes.
to start they do not have a way to deliver them. They do not have and will not have enough to wipe us out. They know that if they launch one or two at us (assuming they could) we would respond with enough to completely obliterate them.
Look at all the other non-US friendly countries out there with nukes; China, Russia, Nkorea, Pakistan… Have they nuked us yet? should we do a pre-preemptive strike on them?
Take a moment to look at thinks objectively, in the last 60 years our so which country has been involved in the most wars around the globe? Which country has had troops in the most foreign countries? Was it Russia?,China?,Iran?, Afghanistan? or the U.S.
Ron Paul wants to return our military to being the department of Defense not the Department of Offense which it has become.
As for Israel; I have no assisting them if they are attacked but it seems many on here think we should protect Israel as if it is part of this country. I’m sorry but Americas needs and Interest have got to come first.
Report Post »Not a sheepeople
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:52pmNo candidate is going to be perfect, Paul may have a few views that are a little out there but overall he is the best bet for turning this country around. Check all their voting records and speeches you will find his is the most consistent. Congress is there to keep a presidents agendas in check and then the supreme court to keep congress in check. Unlike most of the other choices If it comes out of Ron Pauls mouth it is the truth as he believes it to be. Give the man a chance to a least stay in the race and give us something other than the same old same old. Small minded people will vote on appearance and talking points, we must vote on the content of a candidates character.
Report Post »ConservativeAndProud
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:20amRon Paul is a loon. Ask most anyone in his district. As each year goes by, he goes a little more off. Rand seems okay, but Ron is losing it.
He would make America even more of a laughing stock than Obama. I can’t imagine what he would do – invite Amajinidad to lunch and golf?
I can see it now, they’re having tea out in the rose garden and Amajinidad laughing relates a recent discussion he and the Iatola had. “You know President Paul, we were just discussing how our plan for a world Caliphate was going along so well. We really do have you to thank for making it so seamless! Soon, we’ll be have total world domination and can begin our complete annihilation of all infidels.”
President Paul responds with his usual cluelessness, “Well, I wish you luck with your plans, though I’m still unsure who those infidels you hate so much are, but I guess they must live pretty close by since you don’t have an air force or much gasoline. Can American help you out with any of that stuff?”
Report Post »stopspendingourmoney
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:30amRon Paul has my vote if we want America back he is our only hope.
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:38amConservativeAndProud,
You are correct about Ron Paul. More people need to start researching this guy before we accidently get him as our nominee for the primary. Reason #167 why RP is a bad choice for America… Ron Paul is Ok with having an OPEN border all along the American/Mexican border. In fact, he’s Ok with all of our borders being OPEN borders. He believes in free unrestricted travel into and out of the USA.
This quote may interest you…
“If Ron Paul were to actually win, he would indeed fail to smash the state entirely. That is neither his intention nor his promise. However, he would clearly move American society far closer toward the anarchist ideal.” ~ By Anthony Gregory
I beg everyone to do the research on Ron Paul. He is BAD for America!
http://www.AllenWestforPresident.us
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:58am@PatriotDave
Your full of bull. Straight up liar and you should be ashamed to call yourself a patriot. Allen West the sale out who voted to for MORE SPENDING! ya good luck with that…..
Ron Paul will secure our borders. Quit your lying.
Dave are you for war with Iran, is this what your suggesting? Have honor and courage and say what you stand for and openly say. Don’t be a coward and just criticize. Let’s hear it….
CONSERVATIVEANDPROUD
Please have the integrity and courage to stand in your view on what we should do to prevent Iran from doing anything? Are you suggesting War?
Report Post »Don‘t be a coward so let’s hear it….
ConstConservative
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 2:54amThePatriotDave: You need to do some fact checking before you post quotes from sources with outright lies.
http://www.ronpaul.com/on-the-issues/border-security/
Ron Paul’s six point plan puts a stop to illegal immigration:
Physically secure our borders and coastlines. We must do whatever it takes to control entry into our country before we undertake complicated immigration reform proposals.
Enforce visa rules. Immigration officials must track visa holders and deport anyone who overstays their visa or otherwise violates U.S. law. This is especially important when we recall that a number of 9/11 terrorists had expired visas.
No amnesty. Estimates suggest that 10 to 20 million people are in our country illegally. That’s a lot of people to reward for breaking our laws.
No welfare for illegal aliens. Americans have welcomed immigrants who seek opportunity, work hard, and pplay by the rules. But taxpayers should not pay for illegal immigrants who use hospitals, clinics, schools, roads, and social services.
End birthright citizenship. As long as illegal immigrants know their children born here will be citizens, the incentive to enter the U.S. illegally will remain strong
Report Post »Pass true immigration reform. The current system is incoherent and unfair. But current reform proposals would allow up to 60 million more immigrants into our country, according to the Heritage Foundation. This is insanity. Legal immigrants from all countries should face the same rules and wait
cassandra
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 9:50am@ Not congress has the power to dismiss any Supreme court judge they deem not following the Constitution not the other way around, our Supreme court judges have been rulling under their own ideology not rule of law, most of them should be dismissed
Report Post »sbleve
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 10:30amLoons? The British Parliament and King George thought the same of some of those Wiley coyote’s that were vocal in the colonies considering a lowly peasant calling for “self rule” under the existing law.
A ship, that is sinking taking on water through unmaintained caulking (spending) of the joints, and the Captain is calling for ‘dig the oars in deeper’ (debt) we will make land before next Tuesday, is not the solution to surviving. The end result will be every man taking independent action.
Report Post »thriceconcussed
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 3:41pmI see all the “conservatives” bashing Paul, and I realize how similar they are to their liberal counterparts. They like guys such as Santorum because he wants to shove “their” views down America’s throat. Social conservatives are fascists, just as liberals are Marxists. We need someone who actually holds the United States Constitution in esteem. The gov‘t doesn’t exist to enforce morals–unless you like the system that Saudi Arabia has–it exists to protect our borders. Additionally, when the GOP zombies bash on the Iran comment they sound just like the rabid Jihadis they so loathe. Either you agree with the constitution as it was written, or you’re no better than the Obamites. Ron Paul 2012!
Report Post »rabblechat
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 9:10am@patriotdave- If you don‘t support Ron Paul that’s fine, but at least be honest about why you don’t support him. Your statement that Ron is all for open borders is completely false.
Report Post »Here is his 6 point plan on borders:
Physically secure our borders and coastlines. We must do whatever it takes to control entry into our country before we undertake complicated immigration reform proposals.
Enforce visa rules. Immigration officials must track visa holders and deport anyone who overstays their visa or otherwise violates U.S. law. This is especially important when we recall that a number of 9/11 terrorists had expired visas.
No amnesty. Estimates suggest that 10 to 20 million people are in our country illegally. That’s a lot of people to reward for breaking our laws.
No welfare for illegal aliens. Americans have welcomed immigrants who seek opportunity, work hard, and play by the rules. But taxpayers should not pay for illegal immigrants who use hospitals, clinics, schools, roads, and social services.
End birthright citizenship. As long as illegal immigrants know their children born here will be citizens, the incentive to enter the U.S. illegally will remain strong.
Pass true immigration reform. The current system is incoherent and unfair. But current reform proposals would allow up to 60 million more immigrants into our country, according to the Heritage Foundation. This is insanity. Legal immigrants from all countries should face the same rules and waiting period
SkySoldier
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:41pmRon Paul has a consistent track record of absolute devotion to the constitution. His views on foreign policy, civil liberties and transparency of government are tailor made to steal votes from Obama in 2012. Remember Obama was NOT elected by legions of die hard liberals, he was elected by new voters and independents on the platform of “Hope and Change”. Obama hasn’t delivered and those voters that got him elected are abandoning him. Dr. Paul’s message of liberty, free choice, anti-Big Brother, government transparency, peaceful foreign policy and a return to the gold standard are gaining A LOT of traction with those voters. The Washington establishment are scared of this man because of the tidal wave of reform that he represents.
P.S. For all those who think he is too soft on foreign policy, Dr. Paul wants to leave other nations be and have a policy of peace, diplomacy and free trade. We will still have intelligence agencies, a powerful military and nukes. We will always have the option of turning the middle east into a glass parking lot should they need it in less time than Papa John’s can deliver a pizza to your front door. Speak softly and carry a big stick!
Report Post »IndianaUSA
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:01amWell said.
Report Post »SamAdams66
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:25amPeace, honest commerce and friendship to all, entangling alliances to none. Ron Paul’s foreign policy is in keeping with our constitutional ideals. We need to start being a good example to the world, a shining city on a hill, not a crazy quilt of foreign policy with no consistency that serves only as fuel to fire the next war. Our meddling has gotten us into these long, protracted wars. Recently the Obama administration thumbed their noses at Slovakia and the Czech Republic (very good allies) and yet continues to support horrid regimes like Venezuela. The madness must end. Please let the grown ups take over again in 2012.
Report Post »SlimnRanger
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 8:12am@skysoldier,good post,thank you, i was leaning towards Rick Perry somewhat,until i got down and read all i could about him, and read more on Ron Paul,I truly believe Ron Paul will do the best for this nation,This Okie will work to support him and work against Rick Perry,I have read some outright lies on here concerning Ron Paul,he is not for open borders ,he believes in immigrants coming and working here in the legal way,he is against abortion,he is not for big government,If Romney or Perry gets elected you will not see much of a change in this nation,more same old bull crap of George Bushes polices,reaserch Perry,how did he become a multi-millionaire just by being the govenor of Texas? I do stand with Israel,but let Israel take care of Israel and not feel that their hands are tied by the United States,but if i were to make a prediction for the republican nomination i will say Romney and Perry will be at the forefront,and that gives us the same as always choosing the lesser of two evils to vote for in 2012,bottom line folks pray hard about this election
Report Post »miljr11
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 8:18amI was fully on board with Dr. Paul until the debate this last Thursday. I will adamently oppose his view to provide trials for the GITMO prisoners. These are people that left their own countries to go to anothe country to fight against the soldiers of my country. Even if you believe that our military actions wer wrong, as I do, Those people are not Americans, don’t like Americans and are in no way entitled to American justice, ever. Even those released returned to the battlefield. What a horrible precedent, particularly for our military. It would certainly reduce the number of enemy possibly captured.
Report Post »UrsaMajor
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:04pmThose shirts SHOULD read, “I voted for Iran to nuke Israel”
Report Post »WhoIsTheCoon
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:40pmGo listen again to McCotter on youtube, By far understands more than any of the others. They miss what he outlines. He gets my vote if I was allowed a primary vote.
Report Post »Crakaveli
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:37pmif you want the status quo who has run the country into the ground, don’t vote for Ron Paul.
Report Post »jm
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:37pmRon Paul is a man of intelligence and character. It is sad that his critics have not read his books. Paul has the only real answers to the problems of prosperity and peace. Prosperity will come when people are free to trade their products or their labor for the prices they choose. Peace will come when people of different nations are free to trade in spite of the differences in their cultures and religions. Better to trade with a person than fight him.
Rush Limbaugh will not take calls from Paul supporters. That says more about Rush than it does about Congressman Paul. What is it that Limbaugh and others have against auditing the Fed? Are they being payed off? Read his books and speeches. Learn that it is Fed policy that has caused the boom bust business cycles that afflict us. If you don’t understand Paul, it is because it takes something more than soundbites to get his ideas across. You will have to do the hard work of reading and understanding what he is saying about economics and liberty. Don‘t be intimidated by the Rush Limbaughs who don’t attempt to engage Dr. Paul in real debate but just run from him.
I saw Bill Oreilly confessing that he didn’t understand what Paul was saying in the first presidential debate. This only shows the deplorable lack of education possessed by Ivy League members of the media. Bill didn’t understand because Bill has never read Paul or studied his speeches carefully. Bill is ignorant.
Before you dismiss Paul, study what he say
Report Post »sambachico
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:28amI was also dissapointed in Rush as years ago he would have economist Walter Williams hosting his show pretty frequently. Walter Williams is both a huge Ron Paul supporter and personal friend, and has also known Rand since he was a kid. Williams is much more of a libertarian republican than Limbaugh will ever be, and agrees with the majority of Paul’s positions. I find it interesting those who study economics and make it their life’s work become more libertarian in nature, as they understand that the government generally becomes the problem when it is expanded beyond the scope of the constitution.
liberty and peace. Ron Paul 2012
Report Post »Cheetosareus
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:35pmIf we don‘t survive Iran getting nukes and the world war that is coming we won’t have any social issues to worry about…there will be no society. Ron Paul has some goofy ideas about isolationism. That‘s a lot like the Clinton era when Al Quada was making plans to bllow up the twin towers and we didn’t know it because Clinton had disabled the CIA and we had no contacts in Arab countries. We really can‘t keep our nose out of other’s business…it’s too dangerous to stick your head in the sand.
Report Post »Maxim Crux
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:52pmShould we be a country that abides by the laws of the constitution? What exceptions to it would you prefer to have without going through the process of ratification? Ron Paul seems to believe that there should be no exceptions to the process that has been put in place by the founding fathers. Perhaps that sounds goofy to some, but when looking at the constitution and the words that the country is suppose to be run by, he makes perfect sense.
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:53pmYour post is wrong on so many points and you use so many of the wrong words that i can’t seem to find a starting point so i guess i will leave you with an Ayn Rand quote.
Report Post »“It is not advisable, James, to venture unsolicited opinions. You should spare yourself the embarrassing discovery of their exact value to your listener…James, you ought to discover some day that words have an exact meaning.” Ayn Rand
Usernamenuse
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:58pmRon Paul had real problems with Clinton’s foreign policy. It was the real reason he voted to impeach him. There is a youtube on it. He said it would lead to terrorist attacks on our own soil. IN ADVANCE.
Report Post »southernloyalty
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 3:55pmWell we survived the cold war, I don’t think we have to worry about Iran getting one nuke.
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:35pmSadly, WAY less has changed since 2008 than you Blazers think. Sure, YOU are more passionate, involved and committed than YOU were then, but YOU are still a miniscule minority in the national electorate. Whine, cry, scream and deny all you want. It don’t change a thing in our cold, hard, real world..
Report Post »Cheetosareus
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:44pmYou’re just upset your president will be out in 2012 and we will be able to undo all the harm he has done over the four years he was in the White House. You are not the majority. Independents like me will do everythng we can to see that he is a one term president.
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:52pmCHEET, unfortunately, you and your embarrassing simple-mindedness are on My side. I really wish you weren’t. We don‘t need any more ignorance than we’ve already got..
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:11amThats right! Your side is chock full of ignorance. Hence your post
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:49amTruetomyword I just came to the realization recently that the Blaze is MSM and Beck is neo-con. But I can still get useful info here, and spread the word to awaken and enlighten people. Glenn beck and I agree on most things except religion and being the world’s military bully. But it is not just the U.S. that is part of the Military Industrial Complex. There are a lot of players. The U.S. has to break away from the U.N. and NATO.
Report Post »Tankertony
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:31pmThis guy doesn’t have a chance in hell of getting the Republican nomination. He buys the progressive-marxist drivel that we Americans were somehow responsible for 9/11. That if we would just go home the kindly mooslims would just leave us alone.
Report Post »He doesn’t understand American Exceptionalism as most Americans do. Being isolationalist is antithetical to that concept, nay, truth.
He does get domestic financial matters right. But how diffucult is it to understand that we should live within our means? It speaks to how far down the gutter the progressive marxists have carried the debate over the years. If you consider yourself a conservative, don’t be fooled by this guy. Actually, his freaky supports reflect this him pretty well.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN IS MY IDOL
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 12:21amIt’s sad how misinformed you are. Go research and read a few books before you make an opinion and share it.
The worst part about it is that you are spreading your misinformation and ignorance to others, creating more of the same problem.
Report Post »Norm D. Plume
Posted on August 15, 2011 at 8:22pmWow. Just … wow.
Truth is truth, no matter the source. If the “progressives” and “Marxists” are blaming America for people in the Middle East hating us, MAYBE THEY’RE RIGHT ABOUT THAT, EVEN THOUGH THEY’RE WRONG ON JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER SINGLE ISSUE!
It’s not like Paul agrees with ANY of their economic, philosophical or moral positions. But, FACT IS FACT. Truth is truth, whether or not you agree with it.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:28pmYahoo! The 2 most Libertarian candidates on the poll won 57% of the vote! Add Santorum and Cain for 76%. America seems to be catching on to how bad Progressivism really is for the average citizen and for the economy.
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:39pmLol! That’s the EXACT kind of idiotic “intellectual” gymnastics that you can read every day on the Daily Kos.
Report Post »Cheetosareus
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:39pmThis was the REPUBLICAN straw poll. Of course it’s going to reflect the principles we believe in….it also reflects which candidate was the best organized….you know, bought the most tickets and hired the most buses to get them there.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 2:59amLiberal trolls. You really are getting desperate. No gymnastics at all. Michelle and Paul got 57% and are the most Libertarian. I doubt Michelle and Paul paid anyone to show. All they’d need to do is ask. Paying for votes is what Progressives do, but being corrupt Progressives as you are… I suppose you can’t imagine anyone running an honest campaign.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 3:45amI see where you’re coming from. Let’s be EXTREMELY clear. I wasn’t talking about the entirety of voters. I was talking about the voters – in Iowa – within the Republican party – Tea Party vs the establishment Republicans. I thought that was obvious.
Must everything be Democrat vs Republican in your eyes?
Obviously a Republican straw poll in Iowa – so I didn’t think I needed to mention Democrats at all. Besides, I wouldn’t expect most Democrats to understand Libertarianism at all, so I wouldn’t include them. Most probably don’t even know what the word means. Heck, even most of the self-proclaimed Progressive Liberals I‘ve talked to around here don’t know what Progressive means. It’s incredible. They just go with it because they think Conservative Republican means bigot or rich white guy. They don’t know up from down.
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:26pmRon Paul left a bad impression on me when he said that Iran had a right to nuclear weapons because we’ve interfered in their internal affairs. He said they feel threatened. Iran wants to destroy Israel. I can’t tolerate those views. If you Ron Paul supporters expect to sway my views and the views of many other conservatives you need to explain this foreign policy circus that Ron Paul advocates. He must be insane taking a stand like that. Totally insane! No offence intended.
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:31pmYou need to understand that you support a progressive foreign policy the like of willson and fdr would have supported. Its time you see that the GOP lost its way. The intervention is not making us safe. Its ******* off the rest of the world and most people may not wake up till bombs are dropped on New York and Washington. Just like many of the German people didn’t see the light or even understand what was going down till bombs where dropping on them.
Report Post »SavingtheRepublic.com
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:47pm~~^^~~^^~~
RP is as far right as BHO is left! Folks need to understand he is libertarian and does not share the views of conservatives. RP views on foreign policy are dangerous and also right in line with Obamas… blame America. The ME hates America b/c we allow women to live freely, people to make their own way practice whatever religion etc etc. Everything that pretty much made this nation great they hate. Our intervention was just the cherry on top the RP ppl use as an excuse and reason for the hatred. I got news for you if we never intervened they would still hate us. They hate everything we have and that INFLUENCES people! Get it?!! Look he has good ideas and is passionate about his cause but he is not POTUS material and lets be frank there is no way he can beat the Obama election machine. I highly recommend taking a listen to yesterdays Mark Levin Show (you can listen at his site) he made some excellent points on RP.
Furthermore those in his following demonstrate IDENTICAL vindictive, vicious traits as the fringe left following BHO. There is absolutely no difference btwn the two on the most basic of levels. Anyone who does not agree with them is then demonized and attacked generally in packs by these Paulbots where they will use the typical “you are a neocon” label.
Report Post »Beware of these people do not engage them just as many are warned to not engage the radical left. Dont believe me go ahead and see what happens! http://SavingtheRepublic.com
Tankertony
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:54pmRight on captain crunch. Saying Iran should have nuclear weapons is not like saying France should have nuclear weapons. It shows the doesn’t understand the most fundamental, and important distinction- that between good and evil. Iran is the center of islamic terror, he’s saying terrorists should have the bomb. Sorry old man.
Report Post »Now if Iran had a rich and proud history of standing up to human evil, such as most countries in the west, then yes, maybe one century in the future they should have the bomb. I notice most of this cats followers are of the godless, progressive Republican type (yes, a rare breed) who can’t be bothered with the good v.s. evil problem or American Exceptionalism as we understand it.
true2myword
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:56pmThose of you who are concerned about Paul’s foreign policy let me ask you what good would it be to have what you may consider to be the best foreign policy if we the people have no liberties left? How can we defend others like Israel when we cant defend our own liberties? Do you people really want a great big military that WILL one day be used against you? Do your own research. Look and see just how long a democracy lasts historically. We are WELL beyond the average lifespan of a democracy, and it is obviously slipping away from us everyday. This man may well be the last chance we have to stem the tide and allow America a second chance. We all know that the rest of the contenders, nice as they may be, are not going to change anything. Washington will run as normal and we will continue to loose our great country. Believe me I also support Israel, but I realize that when all of our liberties are taken away from us that is when we can be of no help at all to them. I also really like Glen, but I see a serious disconnect with between him and what I call libertarianism. I also notice that he, like the rest of the media, want to marginalize Paul. I know why the rest of the media does this, but I haven’t yet figured out why Beck is following suit–especially when so many of Beck’s fans support Paul. I can only hope it isn’t for the reasons I suspect. If it is, then I am wasting my time listening to Beck and I will regret not waking up sooner.
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:01am@SavingtheRepublic
I hear you.
Report Post »I’ll listen to the broadcast. Thanks.
SkySoldier
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:05amIran has a right to nuclear weapons just as you and I have a right to own guns. That said so what if Iran gets nukes. Pakistan has them and that is where:
1) We found Osama Bin Laden
2) All the Taliban and Al Qaeda ran to after the fall of Kandahar in 2002
3) Massive amounts of arms and fighters come from to attack our troops in Afghanistan
4) Many of the 9/11 hijackers trained
5) The attacks on Mumbai originated
6) Ramzi Yousef is from (first World Trade Center attack 1993/ tried and convicted in US Courts) and conducted training there
My point being two things:
Report Post »1) that there is already a country with radical muslim extremists in it that has nukes and yet we are still alive. There were hard liners in the Kremlin that wanted nuclear war, but it was those in charge who craved POWER over anything else. They use religion, hate and the US as a scapegoat to consolidate power and would not jeopardize that to take a shot at the US or Israel.
2) We can turn Iran into a glass parking lot in less time than Dominos can deliver a pizza to your front door so calm down, take a deep breath and remember the MSM is just banging the war drums to keep you scared so they can increase there power at home. It is all about spreading fear to they can gain power.
Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:06am@SavingTheRepublic
You are embarrassing your Blaze handle by railing and falsely trying to smear Ron Paul.
You are historically wrong. They, the Middle East, despise us because we use financial and military means to topple their “oppressive” regimes to implant “democracy” that rules as dictators and is as oppressive as the ones we toppled. Example given the Shaw! Mubarak! Saudi king! Yemen President! You tell us to listen to Iran who openly threatens us. We do, but we also listen to why they say they are going to attack us. Osama told us he would attack us why? For being in Muslim lands. Was he lying? NOPE. Would you suggest attacking Iran if Georgia allowed them to build a base there? Would you suggest rising up if a Muslim became president and implant their system? Yup you would. Quit being a hypocrite.
Ron Paul supporters standing in truth are now being smeared and ridiculed by those wanting to control the world. That is progressive and just like BO. Regardless, if gives us more strength as we know we stand in truth and smears is a sign of desperation.
Ron Paul 2012!
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:12am@SacingTheRepublic
Quit being a coward and tell the truth on your views with Iran. Openly stand and tell us you want us to wage war with Iran. If you do not please articulate how we should stop Iran from doing anything. Stand in Truth on what you believe. Quit just running your mouth.
If we can tell Iran not to do anything, Mexico can tell us no on immigration or a border. Don’t be a hypocrite!
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:15amMost of these people need to turn of the radio for a day or 2 and read a flippen history book. Then come back and apologize for being such neoconservative, progressive, sheeple.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:16amRon Paul / Dennis kucinich **2012**
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:19am@CaptainCrunch
Israel does not need us to fight for her. She whooped how many Arab nation in the Six Day? Israel has Nukes. Quit thinking Israel needs us for anything, they do not. Otherwise Israel needs to become the 51st state.
P.S. Ron Paul supports Israel. He believes it’s an individuals choice and should be done by the individual. He believes Israel is a friend and can choose her own destiny. We have no right to tell Israel to go back to old borders just as we have no right to tell Iran they can can’t do something.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:30amCaptain Crunch (and every other Blaze poster who hates Ron Pauls foreign policy)
Every single post disparaging Ron Paul on The Blaze contains either misunderstood, misrepresented or intentionally distorted descriptions of Ron Paul and his principles. Not one is accurate and factual.
For those of you who think that you know more about middle east policy and the threat to us and the responsibility of our foreign policy in the hatred directed towards us than Ron Paul does, I urge you to research Michael Scheuer, the former CIA head of the Osama bin Laden Unit. There is probably no one alive more knowledgable on the subject than Scheuer and he strongly endorses Ron Paul.
Incidentally, no candidate gets more financial support from current members of the military than Ron Paul.
I personally believe that the so-called conservatives (in reality neocons) who support our middle east occupation are simply victims of the fear-mongoring rhetoric that our government employs in order to perpetuate the military industrial complex.
Report Post »If you would research “military industrial complex” and “rhetoric of fear” (for starters) I think you would see that Ron Paul is right and you are wrong. No offense intended, in fact I used to feel the same way about our foreign policy until I spent many many hours researching both sides of the issue and I now know that I was wrong. Ron Paul is absolutely right! His only agenda is liberty and prosperity and he is the only true conservative in th
brettd
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:31amHi Capt..
I wanted to interject on this, if I may.
I don‘t think Ron Paul’s position is too difficult to understand, once you see the reality of the situation in Iran. Ron Paul did his best to say the most important parts in the little time he had to explain it.
First off, there is no way Iran can fire a missile or use an aircraft to deliver a nuclear payload to Israel. It’s just not going to happen at all. We are talking about probably one of the best air defense networks in the world here. Iran, aside from the Revolutionary Guard, has no real ground forces. They don’t have a bad Air Force to say, but again Israel and U.S. superiority in the air is not a question. An LRBM has long heat-times (4hrs or so) and Israel I’m sure would be all over it and would take it out before it ever launched.
We would be wise to not to stress this situation, as we do not want Iran to become like North Korea, backed in a corner. We are already pushing them into an alliance with Russia and China. We need to start being realistic about this geopolitical strategy we have deployed. It’s really crippling our country with debt, while if feeds this alliance which has opposing interests to us.
I believe Israel has the best intelligence on the planet, aside from the U.S. I believe Israel is fully capable of defending themselves in the manner they see fit and Ron Paul would likely not object, with how they choose.
Protect Israel? Let’s start by cutting off our aid to 3 of Isr
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:30am@SavingtheRepublic.com I have been listening to Levin for some time. He is a brilliant man that worked for the Reagan Administration, is a Constitutional Scholar and Attorney. I respect Mark immensely. I didn‘t listen to yesterday’s show, but I still believe that Paul is the only hope for our Country. I will listen to Levine, but I am sure I will respectfully disagree with him. I did notice that you generalize Paul followers as ” vindictive, vicious traits as the fringe left following BHO. There is absolutely no difference btwn the two on the most basic of levels.”
Report Post »Do you like it when the Generalizes the conservatives or Tea Party as terrorists? Very Ignorant on your part !!! You also show further ignorance by stating that Ron Paul can not beat a “machine”. The majority of people are on to the MSM. The machine is old and will be retired. They can not PAY enough socialists to get on buses in mass to roll to the polls to defeat the grass roots TEA party and RON PAUL !!!! In 15 Months RP and the TEA party will be the “Machine”.
RepubliCorp
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:31amBRETTD and some piss-ant ************ couldn’t take out the world trade buildings. That is why RP is a kook.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 2:27amNotice how Republicorp can not refute anything and only tries to spread false info. That is just plain sissy like or yella as we sound round here.
Have some courage Republicorp, let’s hear it…. Your only hurting your creditability with what your doing now.
Report Post »american1st
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:44pm@ProbIemSoIver
i am both disappointed and amused at how the constitutionalists/libertarians are being attacked by republican/neocons in the exact same hit and run, misinformation, trolling, style as conservatives/beck followers are attacked by the left…. the paul supporters have come back time after time with truth and logic yet they still post the same tired talking points and mis-caricaturization over and over…
i guess the human brain reacts to having it’s “beliefs based on nothing” challenged the same way regardless of the ideology those unfounded beliefs are supporting..
NO NEOCONS NO RINOS 2012
Report Post »to the republicans and conservatives here (and beck himself) — “question boldly” when looking at the candidates you support, you may end up seeing far more neocons and rino’s in the race than you ever suspected….
southernloyalty
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 3:53pmAre you an American or an Israeli. Sounds more like your more concerned with Israel than you are with America. Perhaps you should migrate.
Report Post »right-wing-waco
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:18pmUp till now we have had Democrats & Republicans running, (and killing), this country. The progressives have taken over both parties and are doing all they can to destroy our freedoms and the very country.
Ron Paul offers a different perspective. Paul believes in our Constitution, not just lip service, and he believes in freedom, and LESS government. Unless you have been happy with the two parties up till now, maybe it’s time to try a new face.
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:23pmRon Paul is a modern day profit! Its him or I don’t vote.
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:38pm@Anarcho Capitalist
You people worship Paul. People worshiped Jim Jones too. Many of us can accept Ron Paul but when we look at his followers we see scarry cult followers.
Report Post »When you say you would vote for Obama you tell me all I need to know about this Paul cult. You do your candidate and our country a serious disservice.
Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:46pmWell i never would vote Obama but you best get use to us Paul supporters because we have taken over nearly half of your GOP elected party positions.
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:51pm@Anarcho Capitalist
Report Post »I had reread your post. You did not say you would vote for Obama, but rather you would prefer to see 4 more years of Obama held back by the GOP over voting for Romney. I apologize for misquoting you. I don’t like Romney either, but you can’t be serious about 4 more years of O. I’d vote for ANYONE who could beat Obama.
Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:37am@CaptainCrunch
We do not worship Ron Paul, we do stand in truth about Ron Paul against false accusations and manipulations just like when the left tries to lie about Glenn. Do we worship Glenn then? NO!
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 2:25am@Captain Crunch
Saving my country by electing a Modern-day, Founding Father is pretty freakin’ exciting. If you want to call that worshiping… yeah, I am worshiping.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:14pmI encourage all Ron Paul supporters to contact Glenn Beck respectfully asking him to honestly address his stance of Libertarian or NeoCon.
If he is Libertarian he will believe it’s the individuals personal choice to support Israel. If he is NeoCon he believes our government should financially and militarily support them. Ron Paul is for individual choice as he chooses to support Israel.
Ask Glenn to address how he believes we should handle Iran.
Either he will believe in War or he will believe in mind our business until provoked. He needs to clearly articulate his thought on where he stands.
Ask that Glenn address the issue of the Marriage amendment and how it limits gays just as Iran limits gays. Where does Glenn stand?
Marriage is between God, Man, and Woman in my belief therefore making it religious and protected under that right. If two men think their “God” can marry them their religious choice, even if I know their “God” is false and they are incorrect.
I like Glenn Beck a lot and if we ask him to address these questions enough hopefully he will realize if he is Libertarian or NeoCon and who he should support. Please contact Glenn Beck respectfully until he addresses these answers.
Ron Paul 2012
Report Post »mr anarchy
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:25pmthere is nothing in common with ayn rand and liberitarianism and the founders….
Report Post »i would like ron paul to tell the truth…
UBETHECHANGE
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:30pmI would like to know too.
Report Post »Pawhuska
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:31pmfrom one okie to another.
Report Post »I’ve been watching your posts
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
it is hard for people to grasp that Ron is right on forgien policy
and that he is NOT weak on defence!
he is actually the strongest on defence because he would bring the troops home and
defend our borders for a change; now that is change you can believe in!
RP 2012 !
Shiroi Raion
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:36pm@Mr Anarchy
Your name says it all. You’re a nut.
Report Post »big leroy
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:36pmIve struggled with this as well.Either we wish to be a soverign,independent nation as our founders expressed or we wish to go down the self/others destructive path weve been on
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:53pm@Pahawska
Thank you humbly. I’m doing what I feel we should, stand in truth. Join me and share Ron Paul’s truths with one person new a day. We can change hearts and minds for our country.
@Big Leroy
I respect Glenn in many areas and been a fan for numerous years, I love his personality. Most don’t know Glenn is for gay marriage which is in complete disagreement with Bachmann. Yet you do not hear him standing in truth openly on it. Iran and middle east policy: Glenn has warned us and showed us some truths on the middle east yet he never tells us what he feels we should do, war or mind our business. It is one or the other. I feel Glenn needs to clearly stand in truth his views. Not speaking is to speak and by not telling us clearly he is speaking he is trying to have both sides. Israel: I have no problem with Israel. They can decide what they want and is best for them, not us. Glenn needs to clearly articulate where he stands, individual or government. He hasn’t IMO.
Only way to know is to ask him. Contact Glenn and company until he does. A respectful note or call over and over on these questions until answered goes a long way.
Ron Paul 2012! TEA
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:19amSHIROI RAION
Report Post »you need to read a book. I suggest starting at Mises.org
me3312
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:09pmassociated press????No wounder.
Report Post »SkySoldier
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:07pmRon Paul is a serious contender in this race. He has won the CPAC poll two years in a row and this year‘s Southern Republican Leadership Conference straw poll and the also won the Iowa GOP’s first ever online straw poll. He has an incredibly consistent record in congress and it is the combination of both track record and absolute devotion to the constitution that has earned him such a strong following. Additionally his views on civil liberties and foreign policy have earned him a lot of respect from independents and moderate democrats and could steal votes from Obama come election season. Despite what the mainstream and establishment may say, Dr. Paul has broad appeal and is a force to be reckoned with.
Report Post »me3312
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:06pmPaul took it all !!!!! Who did the poll?
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:06pmIf Ron Paul can’t even win meaningless straw polls anymore (like I mistakenly guaranteed he would today), it’s time for him to pack it in. For good.
Report Post »Romney is our 2012 nominee, like it or not. Time for Ron to fall on his (small, limp) sword.
margaret1977
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:12pmWell i think you right either we like it or not, we will be told who is nominee is ! and that how GOP will lose again or will lose the country with their stupid elites !
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:27pmI would rather see 4 more years of Obama held back by a GOP house then plastic man romney. My 3rd party Vote will prove it if they nominate that fake sob
Report Post »sambachico
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:38amI would not call this poll meaningless. Nearly 4700 people came out to vote for him. Nearly 4900 came out to vote for Bachmann. That is quite a lot of work to encourage so many people to come pull the lever. The other straw polls (RLC) was less than 2000 people total. The CPAC was a few thousand. Only IOWANS could vote, so I was completely impressed at how well organized the campaign actually is. Expect him to do well in NH as well. I know many here hate Ron Paul because they think he’s clueless on foreign policy. If you are sincere with your ridicule please have a look at many of his books, especially “A Foreign Policy of Freedom, Commerce and Honest Friendship” that he wrote a few years ago. Do you think he’s nuts economically too? How can he be so wrong about one subject and so ahead of the curve on the other? Please do some reading. Dr. Paul just does not throw ideas out there, he has a well thought out philosophy. I don‘t think our country’s philosophy in our current interventionism is working well for us and our troops – do you?
Report Post »margaret1977
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:05pmRon Paul is the best, i like him a lot ! Him and Bachman are the only truly Americans are in this campaign! Bachman will put Obama back in the white house! Ron Paul will take a lot of young voters away from Obama.
Report Post »gdbhusker
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:01pmRon Paul is the only one who can get us out of this rut….. check his speeches over the past 35 years..he predicted that this economic catastrophe would occur precisely the way it did..and because of failed economic policy as as reckless spending and entitlement programs….Go ron Paul.. please do not fall for Rick Perry, he was Al gores campaign manager and is a progressive.. the ONLY reason Texas is in the great shape it is….OIL AND GAS DRILLING!!!!!!
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:12pmYou are correct. We have been blessed with a Founding Farther incarnate. He can save this Country. I have just recently learned about Neo-Con and The Military Industrial Complex. These are crucial puzzle pieces that fit. Were are in a Matrix. we must ensure the Military Industrial Complex’s “Agents” don’t get to him. I would volunteer to protect him, although I would have no chance. I believe JFK was the same threat to the illuminati, and that they got to him.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:22pmI really think that Bachman winning the straw poll was a sympathy vote because of the asinine question one mediator asked about her “husband servitude”.
Ron Paul is the person I can most trust to grab the reigns of failing governance in the United States and immediately start the dramatic turn right back toward the Constitution that’s required to fulfill Jeffersons promise, that if the politicians failed, the people would set it to right.
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:51pmEven people in Texas don’t like Perry from listening to them firsthand. They know Perry is a progressive in conservative clothing. They also think that Romney is the white Obama.
I like Ron Paul from what I’ve heard, but I don’t think his stance on Iran is realistic. Israel would still be on their own for the most part. I‘ll give Paul the benefit of the doubt regarding Iran since I wouldn’t base my voting against him on a few short 1 minute answers only. I need more detail on his foreign policies.
I’m happy with Bachmann so far. She seems genuine and unrehearsed….unlike the oreo we have for a president right now.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:51pmRick Perry has actually run somethings. What has Ron Paul run? What is his biggest success?
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:29am@Republicorp
Buildaberg Perry? Mandated HPV vaccines Perry? That is your choice? WOW!
Ron Paul is a Physician. He specializing in obstetrics and gynecology after being a flight surgeon in the Air Force. So he’s ran a business. Just a few Facts. Have a great day!
Report Post »sambachico
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:55am@ RepublicCorp
Perry has ran some things alright. He ran Al Gore’s campaign. He also attempted passing legislation in TX that would have a NAFTA superhighway cross Texas all the way to Canada and would use imminent domain to seize thousands of homes and properties to accomplish this. Property Rights? Only if you are an elitist.
Perry has accomplished enough for the globalists that they love inviting him to speak at their conferences. Perry is George W. Bush III. He’s also quite a phony in debates. Debra Medina cleaned his clock a few years ago before Glenn threw her under the bus on his show in a horrendously rude way. She had around 25-27% polling before the GB radio show. Perry’s showing a few years ago made him look like a bad car salesman, kinda like Pawlenty in the first debate.
Report Post »Jack2011
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:57pmMy neighbor who voted for Obama in 2008 said he would have voted for Ron Paul in 2008 if he was on the ticket.
A Ron Paul president would be the best thing that ever happened to this country.
The worst 2012 elected president would be in order 1) Obama 2) Romney 3) Perry 4) Huntsman = all are crony capitalists, elitists, phonies
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:30am“crony capitalists” so you are a crony communist?
Report Post »sambachico
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:41amI wish RepublicCorp would stop spewing hate around here. Bachmann won the straw poll fair and square.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 7:05amSAMBACHICO are you only for freedom of speech when it’s yours? What you call “hate” is a old (Lib) tactic to belittle and silence
Report Post »AmericanPatriot01
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:09pm@re-pubic
I dont think so. It is you that seems to have a problem with others making statements of personal nature. when you get critisized you just bash, But you have no sense of the debate and lash out because you feel there are no consequences for your statements.
Free speech does not imply there will be no opposing view and there are consequences for the statementsgood and bad. Its all a matter of relativity, and you are not among your comrads here and therefore you are not relavant in these discussions
Report Post »Erabin
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:57pmHe can always run on looking like Magneto.
I’d vote for Magneto.
Report Post »smokie
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 5:44amI always thought he looked like Gandalf.
Same difference.
Report Post »GIDEON612
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:52pmAnd this is just the beginning
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