Does Trump help Ron Paul ?, page 1

reply to post by whyamIhere

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based on how he's been treated in interviews the last few days...

I find this highly unlikely....

reply to post by whyamIhere

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I'm of mixed opinions here. US voters are notoriously unmotivated to actually research candidates and their positions (or research positions in-depth to understand the reasons why a position is actually a good or bad idea), so Trump could easily hurt Paul in that aspect as the media is likely to pimp him to the people, first off, and he's got a lot more name recognition, likely. He's also been charging at a few popular issues and taking a (idiotic) tough stance on others that will likely appeal to those who have misguided beliefs in american exceptionalism and right to do as we want.

IF, however, people actually will pay more attention to serious issues this time, I think it will help Ron. Trump could easily be the loon this time around - since he's playing the part, and he's got skeletons in his closet that Ron doesn't have to worry about. Also, I don't think he could hold a candle to Ron in any debate, especially since Ron's views have and are being vindicated and his long-held concerns are much more in the public's eyes this time around.

I'm definitely hopeful - this could go either way and I'm looking forward to Trump destroying himself.

reply to post by Missing Blue Sky

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I would like to respond here that Ron Paul - wisely - never jumped on the birther bandwagon, he always dismissed it as a non-issue and stated we had bigger problems to worry about. Now, whether that was the actual reason or he's just smart enough to smell a trap, who knows.

Great video here of Frank Lutz (from "F*** YOU, FRANK" infamy) calling Ron Paul the only straight-shooter as well as calling out Trump:


Thanks -
Steve

It seems the MSM will have a more difficult time dismissing Dr. Paul.

I hope he gets an actual chance to state his positions.

Thank you for your replies...


reply to post by Praetorius

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