- Columbus Day parade embarrassment
- Money can cause incompetence
- Victim advocates still wrong
- DMV restrooms a disaster
- Fareed Zakaria’s editorial
- Thoughts on torture
- Surprised that Sen. Salazar signed Reid letter
- “Memoirs 2002” an interesting read
- Mike Rosen on Al Gore & Nobel Peace Prize
- Wasteful marathon
Ron Paul the answer
What is going on in the political world of America? I have been searching for a
candidate of integrity, truth, wisdom, and yet every televised debate leaves me
sick to my stomach.
The only candidate who makes any sense is Ron Paul. I swore that I would not
register as a Republican again after George Bush let me down with war, torture,
abuse of civil liberties, search and seizure, excessive taxation, support of big
pharma and mandatory vaccines, but I can't hear another voice in the crowd
alerting us to the dangers of big government and the overstepping of executive powers with the kind of urgency of Paul.
I guess I'll have to register as an elephant after all. Shame on you donkeys for
not seeing the opportunity sooner!
Ellyn Hilliard, Boulder
Ellen didn't mention it,so I will.Ron Paul is a Libertarian.The trouble with Libertarians is that they're right........But they're such independent freethinking folks that getting them organized into anything resembling a political party always sends would-be organizers back to their old jobs,grateful once again for the predictability and calm of herding cats.
Posted by Jimminy on October 29, 2007 12:55 AMRon Paul may be considered a libertarian by other socialisrt who would like to further their agenda. However people are recogniseing this fact.
Conservatives are not supporting Ron Paul but those on the left are, and pretending to be conservatives.
I certainly must disagree with the notion that conservatives aren't supporting Paul, but those on the left are.
I run around in a lot of conservative circles, and I'm often dismayed as to how many people in those circles are supporting Paul. Much of what Paul says IS the conservative message, or at least what it was.
I say that I'm dismayed because a lot of these conservatives state that they won't support the Republican candidate if it isn't Paul, and they will write him in if he does not receive the nomination (which he won't).
I like some of what Paul says, I dislike some of what Paul says. My problem with Paul, however, stems from the fact that he is the wrong person delivering the right message. He is a whiny, shrill man who comes across as a complete nutfudge.
Paul also comes across as childish when he stated in the debates that he would NOT support the GOP candidate if it was someone other than himself. In other words, he'll run for president, and if he doesn't win, he's taking his ball and going home.
Washington is, unfortunately, full of compromise. This is how things are done. For that matter, adult life is full of compromise. Only immature children leave the game and take the ball when things aren't going their way.
Posted by Jeff Schwartz on October 29, 2007 06:32 AMThe other quality Libertarians have is that Democrats and Republicans alike regard them much as the Vatican regarded Galileo.
Posted by Jimminy on October 29, 2007 08:21 AMIf you like freedom, want to end these unnecessary wars, and maybe most importantly, want to save our economy, there is really only one way to vote and that is Ron Paul.
Posted by Gary Halpin on October 29, 2007 09:01 AMHow refreshing it is to see a candidate like Dr. Paul who does NOT compromise. He is infusing some integrity into politics and it's sorely needed.
Posted by Tom Ruane on October 29, 2007 10:37 AMThe Republican presidential field is turning into more of a circus every day. Let's see, there were three Republican candidates, now two since Brownback dropped out, that do not believe in evolution, Gulliania's sex life makes Blill Clinton seem like a saint, Fred Thompson, along with his wife so is young enough to be his granddaughter, is trying to be the next Reagan, McCain is having bizzare sing alongs about bombing Iran and now this Libertarian whack-job is turning into the GOP candidate of choice.
Daytime soap operas have nothing on this debacle.
Surprised about politics being like soap operas, not I. In fact they were the original soap operas in American newpapers. Before TV, movie news reels were showing the politicians as the Stars of soap operas and now the politicians have all the seedy, lustful, corruptional actions that now are in the TV soaps.
Posted by Allen Campbell on October 29, 2007 11:30 AMI recently listened to a "speech", if you can call it that, by Ron Paul and much of what he dicussed made sense. However, he still came off like a libertarian. He may be the only conservative who can redeem the Republican Party but, at this time, inspite of any of his logical statements, he doesn't stand a chance.
Posted by Stan B on October 29, 2007 12:12 PMRon Paul may have once been a libertarian, but he sold out liberty to get the support of the most extreme elements of the Pat Buchannan crowd. Real libertarians support freedom, including the freedom to emigrate/imigrate freely across national borders. Not to mention you can not be anti choice and a libertarian.
Posted by GEO on October 29, 2007 02:09 PMWhere does Mr. Paul stand on the illegal alien issue? Seems to me, he supports them, doesn't he? If so, he doesn't get my vote....
Posted by mi on October 29, 2007 05:27 PMSean
Can your comments get any worse?
Dr Ron Paul wants to eliminate the Federal Reserve, a private banking corporation that charges the citizens a fee to print the evermore worthless Federal Reserve Notes.
Dr Ron Paul wants to use the Constitution to eliminate wasteful federal spending on things that are totally UNConstitutional.
Dr Ron Paul wants to get education control back into local hands and away from the Globalists who wish to destroy the USA.
Dr Ron Paul is the only choice if we want to change the direction of this nation. A change away from global corporatism and unlimited government control of every aspect of your lives.
If you agree with the United Nations handling of things such as the slaughter in Darfur, Sudan, or if you just loved the United Nations 'Oil for Food' scandal in Iran, then you will absolutely love their plans for ending the sovereignty of the United States. Do some reading on the coming North American Union that is almost set for release. See who runs the Security and Prosperity Partnership and why. Find out what is happening with the Council on Foreign Relations, the Tri-lateral Commission and the Bildergers. Ask yourself if you would rather have a Bill of Rights, along with the Constitution and the rule of law, or if you would rather have your existence predicated on the whims of some un-elected, bureaucratic A-hole from a foreign land who is bent upon the destruction of America. Time is short and running out fast. 2008 may be the last chance to stop this run-away train to our destruction.
And if you believe everything that RP has written, remember to ask yourself which brand of tinfoil makes the best hat that repels those dangerous UN mind control rays that emit from what we always thought were cell phone towers. Reynolds tinfoil is what Ron Paul endorses.
Posted by Sean on October 30, 2007 09:14 AMOk Sean.
Daniel Webster is regarded as perhaps America's most notable jurist.
Webster said, "Hold on, my friends, to the Constitution and to the
Republic for which it stands. Miracles do not cluster, and what has
happened once in 6000 years may not happen again. Hold on to the
Constitution, for if the American Constitution should fail, there will
be anarchy throughout the world."
He also said, "The hand that destroys the Constitution rends our Union
asunder forever."
Please remember that this is the same Daniel Webster who said: "If we
abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on
prospering and to prosper; but if we and our posterity neglect its
instruction and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe
may overwhelm us and bury all our glory in profound obscurity."
When we elect people to public office, we should expect only one
thing: that they uphold their contract to preserve, protect, and
defend the Constitution of the United States.
Dr Ron Paul is the only candidate who promises to do that, in addition to having the track record to back it up.
Accordingly, America's commitment to life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness has been (and is being) systematically stripped from us--not
by State legislatures, but mostly by agencies of the federal
government.
One only has to observe how President Bush is now appealing to the
U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of an illegal Mexican alien who raped and
murdered two Houston, Texas teenagers, arguing that his death sentence
should be overturned and that he should be given a new trial. Bush's
reason? Illegal aliens should be under the authority of a UN "world
court" instead of the State of Texas' authority.
Observe how Bush is pushing for amnesty for illegal aliens. See how he
has merged these United States into a regional government by signing
onto the Security and Prosperity Partnership agreement with Canada and
Mexico. See how he is pushing for a NAFTA superhighway. Observe how he
and other globalists are planning to replace the U.S. dollar with a
regional, multinational currency called the Amero.
Furthermore, virtually every administration for the last fifty years
has engaged in an aggressive nation-building foreign policy. (Can
anyone say, "Iraq"?) In addition, in contradiction to the stated
warnings of our nation's founders, they have actively pursued
entangling alliances with unfriendly governments. The past three
administrations in particular have deliberately steered our country
down a path of multiculturalism, globalism, and elitism.
The Department of Homeland Security is already holding seminars for
pastors, instructing them how they should ask their congregants to
turn in their firearms in the event that the President declares a
national emergency. How many of you pastors are prepared to become an
instrument of gun confiscation for global government?
This is what happens when we abandon constitutional government.
Thanks to Chuck Baldwin.
And Sean, pull your head out of your rectum and see the truth of where the USA is headed. No tinfoil required.
How far have we fallen when a schmuck who pays enough attention to the political scene to post comments on a board like this refers to those of us who cherish U.S. sovereignty as the "tinfoil hat" crowd? Clearly, Sean has signed on as chairman of the official North American Union welcoming committee.
Thank goodness for people like Randall P. McMurphy.
Viva Ron Paul!
Posted by Uniball on October 30, 2007 11:41 AMWow that was a rambling response if I ever heard one. Here is what you need to do RP. Vote Democrat and you might get those medications you so desperately need at a reasonable price.
OR
If Ron Paul ever makes it out this way, that is if he can afford the bus fare, please state your concerns about the North American Union to him as so I can see the look of discomfort on his face when he realizes that his fan base is delusional.
Oh...and "mi"...in answer to your question, Ron Paul wants to secure the borders and has summarized his plan in 6 points on his web site. I've attached the link. He does not "support" illegal aliens in any way, shape or form and that means no amnesty, no welfare and no birthright citizenship.
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/border-security-and-immigration-reform/
Posted by Uniball on October 30, 2007 11:51 AMMy God, do you realize that the US has signed treaties with Mexico, a country that the US shares a border with, and furthermore, did you realize that Spanish is being taught in American schools. This can only mean one thing, the North American Union will soon be a reality, that is if your reality is as distorted as Oneball and RP. You know what another sign of a distorted reality is, supporting Ron Paul for President.
Posted by Sean on October 30, 2007 11:55 AMMore evidence that Sean hasn't done his homework.
Dr. Paul is already well aware of the SPP, the Trans-Texas Corridor, and the NAU. He is as concerned about these issues as are the rest of us freedom-loving Americans.
The difference is education, Sean. Some of us pursue knowledge. Others of us sit in front of the TV with our mouths hanging open, absorbing whatever crap comes through. But take heart amigo, patriots don't discriminate when it comes to fighting for U.S. soveriegnty. Our victory will be yours to share.
Posted by Uniball on October 30, 2007 12:02 PMThe Constitution gives folks like sean a chance to show that they may be smarter than a 5th grader, with no risk of reprisal.
Was it Marx or Lennin who coined the phrase "useful idiots"?
Now there's some sage advice: don't support Ron Paul because he doesn't have a realistic chance of winning. In Sean's world, it doesn't matter who wins as long as you voted for him. Just like Craps! Isn't that comforting?
Posted by Uniball on October 30, 2007 12:19 PMSo what you are saying is that Ron Paul is as insane as his supporters?
Maybe Noballs needs to pursue his knowledge in places other than vastconspiracy.com.
And here is my advise, do not support Ron Paul because he is a whack-job and his supporters are so delusional that they think Mexico, a country that is so disorganized and corrupt that it cannot enact any meaningful economic reforms, will somehow infiltrate the US government and create a new country called the North American Union. What is Canada's role in your delusional fantasy
I know...I know...you don't believe anything until you see it in the mainstream media.
How does CNN suit you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H65f3q_Lm9U
Posted by Uniball on October 30, 2007 12:58 PMHad that video come from anyone else at CNN except for Lou "I hate Mexicans" Dobbs, I would have given it some thought. But seeing as Lou has his own paraniod issues concerning Mexico, and now the North American Union, I can only wonder what posseses CNN to keep that man on the air. I guess he is a big hit with the tinfoil hat crowd and is able to bring in the viewers out from underneath their beds and into the TV room
Posted by Sean on October 30, 2007 01:10 PM"...his supporters are so delusional that they think Mexico, a country that is so disorganized and corrupt that it cannot enact any meaningful economic reforms, will somehow infiltrate the US government and create a new country called the North American Union."
What makes you think that the controlling interests in Mexico would want to enact anything that you would consider "meaningful economic reforms"? I assume you're making reference to the fact that, in Mexico, wealth is highly concentrated and poverty is epidemic. Why would the people in power in Mexico (the wealthy) want to "reform" the current system?
Nobody said anything about "infiltrating the US government". In fact, it's pretty clear that the executive branch of the US government is on board with the plan and that they are side-stepping the legislative branch. This is precisely why we need a president who respects the separation of powers outlined by the Constitution.
Posted by Uniball on October 30, 2007 01:14 PMNow it is the Executive branch that wants to absorb Mexico and create a whole new country and not only is it clear that they want to do this, it is - get ready for it - pretty clear!
And what is the reason that the Executive branch wants to do this?
Your formula is clear, Sean. Anyone who disagrees - no matter how accomplished, no matter how respected, no matter how mainstream - is crazy.
This is not about hating Mexicans. It's about the rule of law. The term "illegal alien" includes the word "illegal" because what they've done is against the law. If you want to keep contributing your hard-earned money towards welfare for illegal aliens, you're going to have to fight me to do it.
Posted by Uniball on October 30, 2007 01:23 PMActually my formula is pretty clear, people who claim outlandish statements as truth, man never landed on the moon, 9/11 was an US government plot, Canada, the US and Mexico are going to form one country, are actually crazy.
Your claims are crazy, and by extension, you are crazy.
I can see you've never taken a course in Logic. You just committed a classic composition fallacy.
Posted by Uniball on October 30, 2007 01:56 PMAnd I can see that you do not get out of your Mom's basement much.
Posted by Sean on October 30, 2007 02:10 PMIt's very human to resort to insults when you've run out of cogent thoughts.
I take no offense, Sean. Go with it. Express yourself.
Sean, stop guzzling the Massengill and put down the KY, and please clean the keyboard so someone else can use it. Oh, one more thing, get off your knees and out of the oval office. There are senators flying through Minneapolis who need more of your service.
Posted by on October 30, 2007 02:45 PMAgain with the gay jokes, did you know that homophobia can be a result of supressed homosexual urges?
You and Uniball should pitch in together and get some help, maybe you two can get a group discount.