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It doesn't matter. As your link points out, the Republican establishment is never going to let him win..
Paul isn't stupid (I don't think), he should know the fix is in. He might as well end this charade now. Either that, or run as an independent..where liberals like me, who are intrigued by some of his positions, would have an opportunity to possibly vote for him..
Liberals do have the opportunity to vote for him even if they have to change their affiliation temporarily to do it. Ron Paul knows that if the people want him and vote him in, the GOP are forced to accept it.
We don't register by party affiliation in Washington state. And while I have some libertarian leanings, I'd consider myself a liberal on other issues..
I voted for Obama in 2008, but I don't plan to again. There are a lot of folks like me who are extremely disillusioned with Obama..and are looking for an alternative other than another Republican neo-con. Paul could be that alternative, but only if he runs as an independent, because I guarantee you, just as I guaranteed the Ron Paul supporters here in 2008, his chances of getting the Republican nomination are virtually nonexistent....
Paul is that alternative, so please don't let a party label stop you from voting for the one in a million candidate.
Yes, he is.
Which means his choice as running mate will be key.
Not that I am in any way wishing him ill, just being realistic.
Perhaps, for some of us, wisdom still comes with age . . .
Not too old at all! Ron Paul is a medical doctor who knows his health status. We are in an age of modern medicine. We are in an age that knows much about nutrition and how to keep our bodies and minds healthy.
Not too old at all! Ron Paul is a medical doctor who knows his health status. We are in an age of modern medicine. We are in an age that knows much about nutrition and how to keep our bodies and minds healthy.
and do we have any idea how old his parents were when the died or what the family history is. There are many illnesses that can not be prevented regardless. yes, we are living longer and healthier but we all know many doctors that have died or developed illnesses at early ages. Our primary care doctor in CA who was my brothers as well until a few years ago died on pancreatic cancer when he was in his early 70s. We have a good friend, a doctor in NM who died of cancer right around his 80th BD. both were non smokers, non drinkers, and worked out regularly. I don't care how strong ones body is and how well one takes care of his/her self, there is only so much that a body will take when it reaches a certain age.
I realize I am talking to a brick wall cause you can't even admit, this could be an issue. No one is saying he will die tomorrow or he can not be a good Pres but facts are facts and his age has to be a consideration.
Nita
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and do we have any idea how old his parents were when the died or what the family history is. There are many illnesses that can not be prevented regardless. yes, we are living longer and healthier but we all know many doctors that have died or developed illnesses at early ages. Our primary care doctor in CA who was my brothers as well until a few years ago died on pancreatic cancer when he was in his early 70s. We have a good friend, a doctor in NM who died of cancer right around his 80th BD. both were non smokers, non drinkers, and worked out regularly. I don't care how strong ones body is and how well one takes care of his/her self, there is only so much that a body will take when it reaches a certain age.
I realize I am talking to a brick wall cause you can't even admit, this could be an issue. No one is saying he will die tomorrow or he can not be a good Pres but facts are facts and his age has to be a consideration.
Nita
So don't vote for him then.
As for me and many others, probably including the individual your callling names, 'Brick Wall' we'll probably vote for him in spite of this issue because we believe that he is the best thing that absolutely could happen for American and even if his presidency was cut short the precedene would be set, the congressional agenda in place and the successor chosen (VP) to carry on in his stead.
You may support a media and information blackout as is their right but many Americans feel this is offensive and antithesis in a free society. So no, we won't shut up, we won't go away and we won't be badgered in to cooperating with this despicable example of modern black-lising.
As for me and many others, probably including the individual your callling names, 'Brick Wall' we'll probably vote for him in spite of this issue because we believe that he is the best thing that absolutely could happen for American and even if his presidency was cut short the precedene would be set, the congressional agenda in place and the successor chosen (VP) to carry on in his stead.
You may support a media and information blackout as is their right but many Americans feel this is offensive and antithesis in a free society. So no, we won't shut up, we won't go away and we won't be badgered in to cooperating with this despicable example of modern black-lising.
what are you talking about? I think you totally lost me: I have never called anyone a name:: If you have read my comments and could keep an open mind I have said over and over, 1-I respect everyone's right to vote for whom they think is the best candidate, I have never said for anyone to "shut up" and I have made it clear the Paul supporters are the most loyal I have seen. Why are you so defensive? I still maintain, his age will be an issue for many.
what are you talking about? I think you totally lost me: I have never called anyone a name:: If you have read my comments and could keep an open mind I have said over and over, 1-I respect everyone's right to vote for whom they think is the best candidate, I have never said for anyone to "shut up" and I have made it clear the Paul supporters are the most loyal I have seen. Why are you so defensive? I still maintain, his age will be an issue for many.
NIta
Dr. Ron Paul's age will absolutely be an issue for many.
HERE is the issue at hand:
"Age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul."
I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am.
For Age is not alone of time, or we should never see men old and bent at forty and men young at seventy-three."
"Age…Is a matter of feeling, not of years."
And if that is not enough for you:
I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now
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