Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts

[70Chip]

His pothead supporters won't think this is very groovy:

http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.ht...3-de262573a129

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Did anyone catch him on Meet the Press? I know a lot of people love him for his anti-war stance, but that's a very small part of the puzzle. I'm a "mainstream libertarian" and I think the guy is nuts.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Did anyone catch him on Meet the Press? I know a lot of people love him for his anti-war stance, but that's a very small part of the puzzle. I'm a "mainstream libertarian" and I think the guy is nuts.

I saw that interview on Meet The Press - unbelievable. I was in NH over the weekend, and this guy has a following like a cult. I mean they're everywhere.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I saw that interview on Meet The Press - unbelievable. I was in NH over the weekend, and this guy has a following like a cult. I mean they're everywhere.

When a mainstream candidate says that the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts were a mistake, you know something is awry. I must admit that he intrigued me when I first heard about him, but after hearing him speak for more than 5 minutes I realized he was kind of bat-sh*t. I've got to chalk up his following to: (a) disenchantment with the political establishment; and (b) interest provoked by a Republican speaking out against the war. I can't think of any other rational explanation.

Any Ron Paul supporters care to weigh in?

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

When a mainstream candidate says that the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts were a mistake, you know something is awry. I must admit that he intrigued me when I first heard about him, but after hearing him speak for more than 5 minutes I realized he was kind of bat-sh*t. I've got to chalk up his following to: (a) disenchantment with the political establishment; and (b) interest provoked by a Republican speaking out against the war. I can't think of any other rational explanation.

Any Ron Paul supporters care to weigh in?

I don't know, but I di know that he touts himself as the Champion of the Constitution, which is scary in itself. Usually when someone thinks in such a way, they seriously lack balance.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I don't know, but I di know that he touts himself as the Champion of the Constitution, which is scary in itself. Usually when someone thinks in such a way, they seriously lack balance.

I'm aware of his "I defend the Constitution" mantra. Unfortunately, I've also heard him express his opinion as to certain legal matters involving the Constitution. He has no clue what he is talking about but his talking points seem to resonate with certain segments of the general public.

[DynamiteRave]

I've read about his different stances and I like the guy a whole hell of a lot more than Huckabee. Even though I vote democrat.

I'd rather see Ross Perot as president before Huckabee.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I've read about his different stances and I like the guy a whole hell of a lot more than Huckabee. Even though I vote democrat.

I'd rather see Ross Perot as president before Huckabee.

Really? As a Dem? The guy has all but explicitly stated that he'd like to get rid of the Department of Education, IRS, SEC, FCC, FTC, and all other departments but the DoJ and DoD. He also believes the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act were mistakes and that segregation should be permitted in private places (e.g., restaurants and bars). The guy is off his freakin' rocker. I believe in small government, this guy believes in Mad Max.

[70Chip]

People who don't have a history in the Republican Party have a hard time spotting the whackos. Ron Paul may be the last gasp of the real extreme America First/John Birch Society nutjobs. I thought they were all dead by now. You have to understand that the reason he is oppossed to the Iraq War is that he thinks it was all orchestrated by the Jews. Please don't mistake this guy for something he's not.

[12thMan]

McCain is making a nice comeback. If I'm Republican, I think this is the guy you want to get the nomination. Mitt Romney has been trashing McCain of late, but I think it's just a matter of time before he's fully exposed for what he is.

Mac is Back!

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I am one of the many undecided voters. That said, if I had to choose between Obama and Hillary, I would go with Obama every day of the week and twice on Sunday. In my view, Hillary is the ultimate flip-flopper. I have no idea where she stands on any given issue. And her latest "feel sorry for me because politics is hard" bit makes me chuckle. Isn't she the same one who wanted praise for being able to hang tough with the big boys?

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I am one of the many undecided voters. That said, if I had to choose between Obama and Hillary, I would go with Obama every day of the week and twice on Sunday. In my view, Hillary is the ultimate flip-flopper. I have no idea where she stands on any given issue. And her latest "feel sorry for me because politics is hard" bit makes me chuckle. Isn't she the same one who wanted praise for being able to hang tough with the big boys?

I tend to believe Hilary has virtually no chance.

Even if she somehow wins the primaries... The debates will destroy her.

She looks as if she's coached beyond belief. She hasn't said anything against the grain. It's as if she's the walking, talking, smiling and waving Democratic platform. I really think your going to need (to be a leader) some sort of defiant stance on a given issue.

Maybe I just haven't been paying enough attention to her...

[pdid5000]

The guy is irrelevant, he doesnt stand a chance at the presidency. He's just a nobody.

[DynamiteRave]

Oh I didn't know that kinda stuff about Ron Paul. Honestly, I have never actually looked into his views on Civil Rights and stuff all I know is very superficial but what I knew I liked. But after all this, I'm over him. I'm still not voting for Huckabee, that guy is an Evangelist's wet dream. Not to hate on Evangelists, just the ones I've met are just a little too conservative and always have an "I'm better than you, because X" type of attitude.

I'm still riding the Obama train. Hillary has been losing a little support because of her constant thrashing of Obama lately and throwing that "he has no experience" excuse out there. How do you guys feel about that?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I'm still riding the Obama train. Hillary has been losing a little support because of her constant thrashing of Obama lately and throwing that "he has no experience" excuse out there. How do you guys feel about that?

Hosting dinners at the White House and sleeping with the President for several decades does equal "political experience." I'm not sure why she thinks she can play the experience card when she has less political experience than Obama.