Originally posted by kcfusion
I dont understand the hostility towards supports of Ron...

Methinks that, for those most vocal and violent in their posts, that it's not really about Rep. Paul. Rather, some of these posters obviously just hate their own existence. Shame.

The world is your mirror...

[edit on 9.9.2008 by ItsTheQuestion]

Originally posted by Yarcofin
I find it kind of strange that Dennis Kucinich isn't included in the names... maybe he is included in the "Others"? I imagine he would support Ron Paul rather than Obama...

Dennis and Ron stand at two VERY different sides of the political spectrum. Don't expect kucinich to support paul, visa versa. They don't have much in common economically or socially.

What has impressed me most about Rep. Paul is that he has helped me to understand what true conservatism is actually about. The Neo-Con agenda has gathered up many of the chronically angry, basement-warrior types out there [they're not all liberals, that's for sure...although they may still be naked at their computer in their Mom's finished basement, but that's beside the point] and convinced them that their version of a "Republican revolution" what the G.O.P.'s all about. Empire-building, essentially.

You know, the ones who sing songs about bombing other countries, for example.

Paul suggests fiscal conservatism, a more-isolationist policy, and less governmental intrusion in the lives of Americans. Sounds great...

I haven't felt good about the left-side of the ticket, although I've always voted "D". I'm not sure if Sen. Obama is truly who he appears to be [agent of change], or if he's just a CFR-puppet.

I would not vote for Sen. McCain.

Now, if Rep. Paul is on the ballot...first, let's hope that, IF HE RUNS, he'll be allowed into the debates. And if so, he'll have to improve on his body language a bit. While he was certainly my horse in the Republican primary-season debates, and he livened 'em up, he didn't carry himself with quite the poise and confidence one would need to effectively challenge the two parties in an election. Not to disparage him; rather, just to point out an observation of mine.

I'll have to stay tuned.

[edit on 9.9.2008 by ItsTheQuestion]

WOW that would be GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dude I would do whatever it took down here in Florida to get him elected man...holy cow Ill be paying close attention great find@@

I'm 35 and if i have to write his name in on the ballot to vote for him I will.

If people can't see what the priorities of BOTH administrations running for office after the take over of Fannie and Freddie are...its not THE PEOPLE.

oh, ps.. I don't live with my parents nor do I live in a basement :p

[edit on 9/9/2008 by toepick]

Couple of disjointed thoughts here.

1. The idea that Kucinich may be among the "others" who would support a Paul run: I'm not sure Dr. Paul wants that endorsement. Aside from having a decent looking wife, Dennis Kucinich is a ranting, raving, ass of a man. He's viewed by mainstream America as a complete loon and Paul's garnering of his support would probably hurt his campaign far more than it would help him.

2. I watched Ron Paul on Colbert last week and gotta say, I was somewhat dismayed. I was actually a Paul supporter during the primaries, but he seemed different then. On Colbert he had absolutely no oratory, and he sounded very unimposing bordering on frail. For the first time I actually saw what some of his detractors have been saying, at times he does come off like a little old man who's weak in the poop. I'm willing to write off the Colbert appearance as an abberition and give him the benefit of the doubt, but many more uninspiring appearances like that and I just can't see myself voting for him, throw away or not.

3. The key demographics in this election are Hillary supporters who don't trust/like Obama and young people who don't relate to McCain. I honestly cannot see Ron Paul attracting disgruntled Hillary supporters, especially not the way the Palin pick seems to be doing for John McCain. I can, however, see Ron Paul attracting his young voter support back into the fold, much of it at the detriment of Barack Obama. Spin it however you want, but the meat & potatoes of registered GOP voters have come to terms with and are now firmly behind John McCain come November. The party wide insanity and ridiculous talk of sacrificing this election for the future good of the party is, thankfully, over. I'm not sure the same can be said for the Democrats, who still seem to have a pretty deep rut between Obama & Hillary's diehards... a rut which a Ron Paul could drive along and steal a few handfulls of voters from.

Originally posted by burdman30ott6

2. I watched Ron Paul on Colbert last week and gotta say, I was somewhat dismayed. I was actually a Paul supporter during the primaries, but he seemed different then. On Colbert he had absolutely no oratory, and he sounded very unimposing bordering on frail. For the first time I actually saw what some of his detractors have been saying, at times he does come off like a little old man who's weak in the poop. I'm willing to write off the Colbert appearance as an abberition and give him the benefit of the doubt, but many more uninspiring appearances like that and I just can't see myself voting for him, throw away or not.

I understand what you are saying, but I see it as the difference between someone knowing what they are talking about and appearing to know what they are talking about.

A person or politician can have all the confidence and composure in the world, does that mean they are right? or that someone should take their word on policy over another?

I don't think so, I understand that not everyone sees it the same as I do and agree Paul has moments he needs to work on, but is posture something we should ever base our votes on?

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO he said he WAS NOT running for president on Cavuto a sec ago....it was a nice thought at least. But he didnt rule out backing a candidate. Hmmmm

[edit on 9-9-2008 by mybigunit]

Ok new news out its actually rumored that RP will try to set up some sort of 3rd party debate. This way the people in the 3rd party can get their message out. Im sure the media will not cover it though but hey its a good first step....still wish RP would run.