Trump Says He Won’t Run for Prez: ‘Business Is My Greatest Passion’
- Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:56pm by
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Donald Trump has just announced he will not run for president.
Trump has been flirting with a presidential bid for months, traveling to early primary states like New Hampshire, and heckling President Barack Obama from afar. He is the second Republican in a matter of days to say no to a White House run. Mike Huckabee announced Saturday that he wouldn’t seek the presidency.
The full text of his statement is below, in which he says that if he ran he would have won:
For Immediate Release:
New York, New York: May 16, 2011After considerable deliberation and reflection, I have decided not to pursue the office of the Presidency. This decision does not come easily or without regret; especially when my potential candidacy continues to be validated by ranking at the top of the Republican contenders in polls across the country. I maintain the strong conviction that if I were to run, I would be able to win the primary and ultimately, the general election. I have spent the past several months unofficially campaigning and recognize that running for public office cannot be done half heartedly. Ultimately, however, business is my greatest passion and I am not ready to leave the private sector.
I want to personally thank the millions of Americans who have joined the various Trump grassroots movements and written me letters and e-mails encouraging me to run. My gratitude for your faith and trust in me could never be expressed properly in words. So, I make you this promise: that I will continue to voice my opinions loudly and help to shape our politician’s thoughts. My ability to bring important economic and foreign policy issues to the forefront of the national dialogue is perhaps my greatest asset and one of the most valuable services I can provide to this country. I will continue to push our President and the country’s policy makers to address the dire challenges arising from our unsustainable debt structure and increasing lack of global competitiveness. Issues, including getting tough on China and other countries that are methodically and systematically taking advantage of the United States, were seldom mentioned before I brought them to the forefront of the country’s conversation. They are now being debated vigorously. I will also continue to push for job creation, an initiative that should be this country’s top priority and something that I know a lot about. I will not shy away from expressing the opinions that so many of you share yet don’t have a medium through which to articulate.
I look forward to supporting the candidate who is the most qualified to help us tackle our country’s most important issues and am hopeful that, when this person emerges, he or she will have the courage to take on the challenges of the Office and be the agent of change that this country so desperately needs.
Thank you and God Bless America!
Donald J. Trump
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Comments (206)
salvawhoray
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:16pmhe should ask why the news media avoids “Herman Cain” then blame the media for being racist.
Report Post »Outlaw_Josey_Wales
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:15pmCarnival sideshow is over.
Report Post »Nemo13
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:13pmAdd your commentsGreat, you had your 15 minutes Trump, you came up with nothing on the Birth issue, even though you stated you had shocking info, you dance around with the president idea, you are now boring. Go away.
Report Post »neozon
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:13pmSo, in the end he was just a tease. I hope Ron Paul wins it now.
Report Post »Oil_Robb
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:37pmYa…Ron Paul really inspires hope…..give me a break….a vanilla Libertardian
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:44pmInstead of name calling you should insert a rebuttal backed on policies you disagree with on Ron Paul, otherwise you just look stupid and shortsighted. I will debate all day with blazers here, simply because almost none of them know any policies of any candidate.
OoOo, and I hope you retort with: “RON PAUL WANTS TO LEGALIZE DRUGS LOL”
No, Ron Paul wants to leave it to states to legalize or illegalize drugs.
Report Post »The Toad
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:12pmNow all thats left in the GOP is a bunch of boring pc career politicians. Obama will win the 2012 election. We needed somebody outside the box now all the GOP has left is a bunch of wimps!!
Report Post »Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:42pmtotally disagree….
Report Post »Bigliardi
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:43pmI totally agree….A bunch of losers….Not much charisma or “presence” among them….The one with the most presence, Palin, hasn’t a chance of winning, and probably wont run, and GINGRICH just shot himself in the foot with his pronouncement on medicare….He didn‘t have a snowball’s chance in hell anyway, and I am sure he knew it..and of course HUCKSTERBEE is making too much money and doesn’t have that fire in his belly that he needs to be a successful candidate…I fear that we are in for fo mo years of Obama…..
Report Post »Bigliardi
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:54pmNo one out there with enough chutzpah to go national….West has it but it is battalion level chutzpah, A great battalion commander, but doesn’t have the reach to be president…Herman Cain is a successful businessman, but is kind of vanilla in a lot of ways…Many people favor a Cain or West run, but I think they are guilty of thinking that only another black can defeat Obama….Sarah Palin has it but is as polarizing as Obama…Neither Bachmann, nor any of the other candidates have it with the exception of possibly Gingrich…But he is as unelectable as Palin….I think we are in for a hard pull unless some phenom shows up on the scene…..
Report Post »saranda
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:11pmCurses BHO, for taking away Trump’s only issue. What a moron Trump turned out to be. Back to kicking people off there property and building tacky buildings.
Report Post »Inmyopinion
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:10pmHe made the right decision for America and most certainly for himself.
Report Post »1stAdmendment
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:09pmWhat’s the difference between a wet raccoon and Donald trumps hair? “Nothing”!
Report Post »Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:17pmhey, you need to apologize to all wet raccoons…
Report Post »thetang
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:09pmHoo Rah!
Report Post »conservative_teacher
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:08pmAnd after all that hype? For what purpose, Mr. Trump? Was it to drum up more viewers for your reality show? What a dick!
Report Post »Clive
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:33pmagreed
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:38pmLike who didn’t see that coming?
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:07pmHa! Well, I think he did the country a favor by bringing up those important subjects & showing that many out here applaud that. So I agree with what he said; however, don’t know if he planned this from the start or not — but doesn’t matter. Think he’s right — hope he continues pressing Obama & Admin. about things & getting them out there in the media. Thanks, Mr. Trump.
Report Post »The Old Duffer
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:07pmDonald had fun for two months playing the press for the fools they are.
How about reporting the “News”.
Report Post »Clive
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:31pmhe played the press,,,, and he also played about 50% of the blazes readers.
Report Post »thetang
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:07pmGood choice Donald! I liked you better as a business man than a politician? I wil lalso enjoy the Trump casinos a lot more. Hoo Rah !!!
Report Post »cliftonb
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:06pmI don’t think that the Don was a serious contender but i thoroughly enjoyed his antics. He let the obama machine beat him down too easily. Why didn’t he follow up with the BC issue after the obviously altered version was released? Come on Trump! We were having so much fun.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:03pmSorry JZS
Report Post »smak
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:03pmBreaking News:
Report Post »West still not running.
flagbearer
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:03pmI‘m glad he’s decided not to run, as I don’t really think he is a conservative. However, I‘m glad he spoke out about Obumma’s birth certificate, and I hope he speaks out against his ineligibility according to “natural born” vs. “native born” citizenry.
Report Post »middleclassprophet
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:07pmYou are a gift to comedian’s everywhere.
Report Post »rnhanna
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:02pmWhat Trump has discussed has brought about a lot of discussion–which is good. His bluntness is refreshing compared to the “political rhetoric” that proceeds from the mouth of politicians.
Report Post »middleclassprophet
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:08pmWhat he brought to the discussion was more ignorance and hate. The man was never going to run and did this for publicity, nothing else. He’s an embarrassment to business men everywhere.
Report Post »TheGreyPiper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:40pmOh STFU ya lousy troll. Whose alt are you, now? We know there’s only 3 or 4 of you.
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:41pmI agree, Hanna. He was trying to show the way. You have to be willing to throw a knockout punch. Get under his skin and make him cry. Mr. Nice guy will not win.
Report Post »smak
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:01pmWho ever believed he would run?
Report Post »Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:08pmlots of people….
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:26pmI guess you just crawled out from under your rock, maybe you should crawl back?
Report Post »Oil_Robb
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:28pmLots of idiots……The same Idiots that think Herman Cain or West would be able to defeat Barry Obama……….I like them both but they have ZERO experience
Report Post »dabbo
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:31pmObama had experience???
Report Post »Chet Hempstead
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 3:13amPeople who don’t know that you have to disclose your financial assets before you can run.
Report Post »spirited
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:01pmShocking!
>Simply, shocking!!
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:59pmI want Bachman/Christie/West/Cain in any combination.
Report Post »Ballgame
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:07pmYup!
Report Post »Thighmaster
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:07pmI think Allen West is very impressive so far.
Report Post »2gether
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:25pmInteresting combo. Maybe a Marco Rubio thrown in for good measure. It was obvious to Donald that he couldn’t possibly win the election. I think what the citizens of this country are trying to communicate to anyone who gives a darn is that we are sick of the same faces. We want someone who has fresh new ideas to deal with our massive problems…and we want those ideas and principles to reflect and embrace the ideals of those who wrote the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. We want politicians who don’t give a darn about the upcoming election but rather are concerned about the country, striving to do what is right for the country. So far, I see one man in the national spotlight who exemplifies that model. Paul Ryan. He may not be completely right, but he is the only one who has cast fears of not being re-elected aside understanding the need to change course NOW. Bravo Mr Ryan. You have my vote simply for having a plan that will start the ball rolling. Already we see politicians caving in. I have talked to more Americans that have said they are willing to write a check to help pay down the deficit if the check actually went to pay down the deficit. How sad that John Q Public is ready and willing to sacrifice but our leaders refuse to lead.
Report Post »Rob
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:30pmWest not wanting to defund Obamacare concerned me..
Report Post »Oil_Robb
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:31pmLOLOL…Bachman will get eaten up just like Palin did…West has 4 months experience Christie said NO and Cain hasnt got a real clue
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:36pmSo do I, that will ensure an Obama victory.
Report Post »BocaBaby
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:44pmthere is no one left out there that i would support except for PALIN!……the rest are just game players. I used to beleive that Michelle would be great. but not to lead the country, she has been part of the way things are currently run for too long. Christie is a RINO, and Cain, well he looks great on the surface, but he really is not very spectacular. He’s a bright man, but not the mover an shaker we need..
PALIN-2012
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:59pmthank you.
Report Post »Who would Jesus bomb?
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:58pmTrump is great but not for prez.
Report Post »rnhanna
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:04pmagree
Report Post »Oil_Robb
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:26pmTrump is an IDIOT….he didnt have a grasp on anything….It was funny how he said he’d tell the Saudis and China what to do. They would have told him to F-off and keep cashing USA cheques
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:40pm@ OIL_ROBB
I know that we need their oil but also they need to sell it , same thing with China we need them they need us but it‘s also time to tell the world that we’ve had it they can’t have it their way anymore & that’s what Trump is trying to do , he could succeed or not @ least he was trying to shake up things .
Report Post »orkydorky
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:30pmTrump did all the unconventional things, stirred things up, went after BO and ask questions that most of the Republicans are chicken **** to ask. Thank you Trump, now maybe someone will appear on the horizon with a pair!
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:57pmI called that right.
Report Post »Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:03pmthank you God thank you God thank you God….
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 12:40amDid you call Allen West isn’t running?
Report Post »Rob
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 12:57pmI hope he keeps poking at Obama though….
Report Post »Mannax
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:00pmI hope he does as well. Though thank all that is good that he is not running. I have the feeling that Obama would win if Trump ran.
Report Post »chirodoc007
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:02pmWhat a shock ….. NOT.
Report Post »middleclassprophet
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:02pmTranslation: “i looked at my poll numbers and realized that if i ran, i would go down in flames”….
Report Post »Florida_Freedom_Fighter
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:02pmI agree, glad he isn’;t running, but keep up the attacks !
Report Post »Revere1
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:03pmSo much for the Donald! He would have had difficulty winning anyway. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/2011/04/why-is-trump-unlikely-to-win.html
Report Post »middleclassprophet
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:05pmand in a follow up comment, he say‘s he probably won’t be an astronaut or fairy princess when grows up either.
Report Post »DrFrost
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:06pmIf he does keep poking, I hope it’s about the economy and why so many businesses refuse to invest in the US (we have one of the highest corporate taxes of any westernized nation, far more expensive regulations, etc., etc.). He‘s well aware of these issues and I think he’d do a good job of representing them.
Overall, I don‘t know if I’m glad or not that‘s he’s not running. I certainly wouldn’t want him to run as an independent, but if he were to run in the Republican primary he might be able to bring more light to business issues. Oh well…
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:06pmHe has had BO on the ropes better than anyone else. I agree, Trump seems to be the only one who has any great success ruffling old BOs’ feathers. Glenn tries but I guess he isn’t elite snob enough to bother BO all that much. It really shakes up the comander-in-chief having Trump looking down his nose at him.
Report Post »anOpinion
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:09pmNo big surprise, I always thought that pretending to run for president was just his way of bringing the glaring economic issues to the forefront of the debate.
Hopefully some of his message gets through to those running.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:10pmIt was over before it even started, LOL.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:11pmKeep fanning the birth certificate flames, Trump!
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:12pmMaybe a cabinet position would be a better place for Trump, anyway.
Report Post »SavingtheRepublic.com
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:13pmIn other words I have some items in the closet I cannot afford to be let out. Thats fine just as long as he continues to lash out against BHO and maybe just mybe he can do enough damage to influence the primary debates. I would have loved to watch him thunder away on those RINOs during the primaries and who here wouldnt want to see him take shots 1 on 1 with Barry!?
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:13pmI hope he keeps poking at all the overwhelming things being done in the federal government and Washington D.C. from both parties. Along those lines the American people need to do the same.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:22pmThe Donald — I agree .. keep on Obama and push for U.S. Business.
Report Post »bandi9
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:28pmyes, now that he is not running, he can really go after him even more.
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:29pmI too hope Mr Trump keeps the potus’ feet to the fire. The Donald is a Force to be reckoned with – he can’t be drawn into the-obama-minion-hood. And, obama’s afraid of him. The potus is probably more afraid of The Donald coming at him from the position of being a knowledgeable business man than as a candidate. After all, The Donald did flush out the birth certificate – The Donald shoved obama into a corner and forced him to cough it up.
Keep drawing the lines in the sand, Mr Trump! Keep knocking the chips off of the phony little potus’ shoulders. Your position is power, right where you are, Mr Trump! God Bless You, Sir!
Report Post »D0ntTread0nMe
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:32pmWho didn’t know this would happen??? But I’m grateful, now the serious contenders can start to weigh in…
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Micmac
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:32pmBravo!!! He will be best suited to do as he says he will do. Smart man that Donald.
Report Post »middleclassprophet
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:33pm-SavingtheRepublic.com-
Donald could not debate himself out of a KFC. The primaries would have been so entertaining to see exactly how ignorant he is on all the issues. Debate Obama? Ha! They could give Trump the questions months in advance while never showing them to Obama and Trump would STILL have gottnen his clock cleaned.
Report Post »coladude
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:36pmGlad he is not running
http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
Report Post »pajamash
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:39pmWow! Trump says he won‘t run for president as soon as ’The Aprentice’ season ends in 2011. Who could possibly have seen this coming?! Another self centered pig using the rest of the country for his own gain without any ethical or moral substance to his character. He has now done SO much to hurt us (Republicans/Conservatives) in the coming election, I just can’t stand it! This puke (Trump) makes me sick!!!
Report Post »JoeAmerica
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:41pmHave to admit, like Mike he is smart and knows it‘s not worth spending millions of dollars running against somone who you can’t beat. Was America, in it‘s worst economic time since the 30’s really going to elect a man famous for telling be “Your Fired’ ???. Find me a guy famous for telling people “Your Hired” and that person might get my vote!
Report Post »pajamash
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:44pm“He has had BO on the ropes better than anyone else. I agree, Trump seems to be the only one who has any great success ruffling old BOs’ feathers.”
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Kate – I hate to sound like conspriacy king Sinista Mace but this reads/sounds/etc. like a set up from day one to me. Review Trumps history. He has flip flopped over the years from one party’s viewpoints to the other. He has contributed ton‘s of money to each of the political party’s. In the last Presidential cycle he actually talked favorably about Obama. I smell a huge rate! He, number one, did this to up his ratings for his show and, two, quite possibly is in cahoots with The Obama Administration (”Hey, you scratch my back and I will scratch yours”).
Report Post »lovenfl3
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 1:52pmI give him credit for making a decision early on. I was afraid he was going to create a division within the party. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci80MAUh6os
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:02pmI knew he wouldn’t run but we owe him a debt of gratitude for helping shape the debate with topics the PC wimps are afraid to address.
Report Post »IndyGuy
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:06pmTrump purposely shot himself in the foot with his F-Bomb speech to sabotage his poll numbers…Life is too sweet being “The Donald” as opposed to being The Prez…
Report Post »BIGJAYINPA
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:14pmWhat a letdown. I for one belive The Donald would have been a disaster as President, but he would have made for one helluva fun campaigner. Buh bye Donald.
Report Post »jbl8199
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:35pmGood. Trump is too much of an arrogant a$$ to be president.
Report Post »robin.kevin
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:45pmSo everything he said about the country being more important that his personally wants or needs are a bunch of New York bullcrap go figure. It doesn’t much matter as he never was the one to pick this country back up anyhow. I just hope a good candidate comes to light soon, *cough*Mr.West*cough*…excuse me. But as I was saying hopefully a true leader will soon stand up to over throw this socialist POTUS we currently have.
Report Post »Code_Orange
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 2:48pmHoly smokes! How could he do this to us? We need him! He can make big money any other time- so why not run? What are we going to do?
I am never going to use his casinos any more.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:02pmMe, too, because I surely am!
Report Post »Jediusetheforce
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:07pmFirst,Obama would not beat Trump. Second, have fun with another politician. Third, better hope that Obama doesn’t get in office. Sometimes quickly sometimes slowly. That is how sooon things can get real messy.
Report Post »Curator_JDR
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:26pmToo Bad for the USA, Donald. You are abandoning us to Gingrich, Ron Paul and Santorum??
There is NO ONE who takes the bully pulpit like you. What short hairs do they have you by? I hope this is part of your longer term strategy to RUN.
Report Post »freeus
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 3:49pmTrump was invaluable for killing the “birther” issue. Thank you Mr. Trump. Frank Luntz called it early and has to be feeling good about his prediction.
Report Post »missionarydad
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 4:33pmI figured he was just seeking the added publicity being the showman that he is. Maybe like others said he will continue to gain headlines in attacking Obama as many were listening to what he had to say even though the birther issue was the wrong one. I would have love him to expound more on the economy concerning inflation, the falling dollar and the high price of gasoline.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 5:18pmTrump is the best example of what is wrong in the US. Someone who made money the old fashion way, that is his father bankrolled him…..and now spends his time feeding his absurd ego and basking in cheap celebrity status. Geez there are people who actually think Brittany Spears is relevant too.
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 5:19pmKrauthammer called it!
Report Post »Dandylyon
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 5:21pmDid ANYBODY think this clown was going to do anything else.
What a joke the GOP has become.
Report Post »survivorseed
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 6:09pmWhat wiill Hannity do with his 25000 “Trump 2012” T shirts
Report Post »Devil Dog 7175
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 7:21pmGood! another POSER drops out!
Report Post »avenger
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:01pmyo…why would he run….he will make a fortune promoting his name while supporting the candidates that kiss his ring…
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:36pmWell again, the chips fall in favor of Ron Paul.
I like all these constitutional “tea partiers” on this site, yet they don’t support Ron Paul, because he is “kooky”, and refer to sound bites created by staged media trying to downplay him.
YET they want to pick and CHOOSE what parts of the constitution they like, and or support. All in all, they would rather have a “strong” America president, that will continue to lead us down the path of destruction, versus a “strong on principle, consistent, and truly constitutional candidate”.
I cannot wait until you all vote for Romney, because you “are scared of constitutional Ron Paul” and this country goes to hell.
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:38pmAnd to note: If you are still clinging to Allen West, your almost in idiot status, simply because he is not running for obvious reasons.
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on May 16, 2011 at 8:56pmOh i forgot, just in case Blazers here forgot Ron Paul’s policies.
1) Consistency, ALWAYS votes pro constitution!
2) Wants to end expensive pointless wars, which not only don’t provide security, merely cost American capital and lives.
3) Wants to return to sound money, and abolish the Federal Reserve, because the culprit, unlike what neo cons and liberals will tell you for our debt/deficit is not each party, it is the freedom each party is allowed to spend via the Federal Reserve.
4) Understands economics/the business cycle: HE PREDICTED THE 2008 HOUSING BUBBLE!
5) Wants to return Liberty to the people again, taking morale judgments about individuals lives away from the government, and back to the people.
6) Wants to end the welfare state, reducing if not eliminating welfare programs that do more harm than good for this country, creating moral hazard.
The facts are in, the choice is clear Ron Paul 2012!
Report Post »nptden
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 12:37amSad to hear you pulled out. Your reasons are honest. That’s why I liked you. Now do us a favor. Encourage Rep Allen West to run. Or support Herman Cain. As you yourself have been a target of the ‘racism’ campaign of the Dems, these men would negate their tactics. Please support them. Time to put up a black candidate of their own.
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 12:39amOh, for all you theocratic blazers out there:
http://www.youtube.com/user/JFTDDS#p/f/0/4UVxkFAHQSo
Ron Paul doesn’t speak about faith in public forums to earn votes, he lives it.
It is interesting to me how people on this site feel that we can travel the world pointing guns at people’s head spreading Christianity.
Christianity is a choice, and it must be chosen by the individual, people have to accept Christ as their personal savior. If they hear the message, but they do not act on it, you are told according to the bible to continue on.
Even God himself promotes freedom of choice, because he wants YOU to choose him over all things material, not because someone dictated some theocratic laws you must live by.
Vote principle people, and stop falling into the political trap.
Report Post »John 3:16
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 7:52amGreat news. We don’t need another Rino anywhere near our new American caliphate, Conservative, American loving administration, coming to an american state and city near you in 2012.
Report Post »jackrorabbit
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 10:42amHe and Sarah should stay outside of the system, and lob bombs into the fray. they will be much more useful there, then in power.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on May 17, 2011 at 10:15pmBusiness is your greatest passion? Are you sure your greatest passion isn’t staring at yourself in the mirror as you listen to yourself talk about how awesome you are? What a putz …
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Posted on May 18, 2011 at 6:53amLawrence O’Donnell called this, exact date and all. The fall show re-ups. period. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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