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Originally posted by Helmkat

Originally posted by Wide-Eyes
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So by backing Romney, they will not be sheeple?

Didn't say that now did I. I see this as a no win scenario for Paul if he gets the nomination.

If he wins the nomination by virtue of "party tricks" there is excellent probablity you will see Americans demand reforms of the politcal parties on a scale the likes of which has not been seen in an age. People will be outraged when the man who got 10% of the vote is suddenly the candidate of choice in a party. Democrats and Republicans could easily come together on this topic.

In the end: Paul loses

Or if the public is as hypnotized as many believe, they will support Paul but not because of what Paul stands for but because they have been conditioned to follow who is at the head of their party.

This could possibly lead to a win for Paul and lead him to the Oval office -but- it will be a hollow victory. Is a victory handed to you by zombies really a victory? Not if you are a Human with some honor and dignity.

While deep down the rabbit hole, this speculation is not out of the realm of possibility.

Originally posted by maddog99
If anyone here...RP delegates, supporters, members of the I Hate Ron Paul Troll Club, Romney Neo-Cons or even interested members of ATS, have any more doubts about the rules and laws of delegates, just read this and it should be as clear as day! Black & White! No Gray Areas!!!

Ron Paul Can Win First Ballot At National Convention!

You can try to debate, argue, cry, start numerous anti-paul threads spreading your dis-info and even insult us. It just doesn't matter!

Romney has not won the nomination! Period!

See you in Tampa!

Once on the floor, delegates are bound by the Republican National Committee's (RNC) rules (NOT any state laws), one of which is Rule 38.
“No delegate or alternate delegate shall be bound by any attempt of any state or Congressional district to impose the unit rule.”