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Old 02-03-2008, 01:56 PM
 
Location: Brentwood, TN
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I hope this hasn't been a previous thread, but I just want to get some input on this. I do quite a bit of traveling throughout the midwest and the south. I see signs everywhere for Ron Paul, EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!! From Alabama, through Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Georgia, etc. I have seen his signs more than anyone else. Everyone I talk to in different cities, airports, etc. are talking about him and saying they are voting for him. Second to him, believe it or not, has been Fred Thompson (ok, so I'm in Tennessee a lot!! LOL)

Anyway, my question is ~ where are the votes for him, he is the most talked about person and most liked person as far as a republican candidate.

Disclaimer for the people who are gonna start giving me negative reps!!! (I'm talking about my own personal experiences and what I MYSELF have seen and heard only)
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:14 PM
 
Location: Near Manito
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Great point. I've been asking the same question for weeks on this forum, and I mostly get insults and arguments in reply.
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:19 PM
 
Location: Albemarle, NC
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HIs supporters work hard to get his name out. We put up signs all over. Without media coverage, it's a hard sell. Fortunately, those same supporters are working where it counts with the delegate selection.

Even after Super Tuesday, the true results won't be known until each state holds their conventions.
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:19 PM
 
Location: Brentwood, TN
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Great point. I've been asking the same question for weeks on this forum, and I mostly get insults and arguments in reply.
Awww, that's a shame!!! That's why I had to put in my ridiculous disclaimer! LOL. I would really like to know what is going on though. I see so much support for him but no results at the polls.
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:22 PM
 
Location: Albemarle, NC
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Awww, that's a shame!!! That's why I had to put in my ridiculous disclaimer! LOL. I would really like to know what is going on though. I see so much support for him but no results at the polls.
His message isn't getting out to the older voters. Crowds of screaming kids carrying banners about a revolution scares them to death. They vote the way the tv tells them. I see it happening in my own town. He wants to take away their social security. Misinformation is more powerful than real information.
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:22 PM
 
Location: Near Manito
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Awww, that's a shame!!! That's why I had to put in my ridiculous disclaimer! LOL. I would really like to know what is going on though. I see so much support for him but no results at the polls.
Yeah, I'm mortally wounded almost daily.

I hope Super Tuesday has a chilling effect on the fantasies. But I doubt it.
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:26 PM
 
Location: Brentwood, TN
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Yeah, I'm mortally wounded almost daily.

I hope Super Tuesday has a chilling effect on the fantasies. But I doubt it.
Super Tuesday. I don't see why all 50 states cannot all vote on the same day. I think it would be more fair. The whole process is ridiculous.
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:29 PM
 
Location: Albemarle, NC
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Yeah, I'm mortally wounded almost daily.

I hope Super Tuesday has a chilling effect on the fantasies. But I doubt it.
The delegate counts will not be finalized until late Feb, early March. When those start coming out, perhaps you will see a different story.

Nice how I have twice responded to the OP's question and statements in this thread and has yet to be acknowledged. Maybe another smear thread about Ron Paul is all the OP wanted. Congratulations. You got it.
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:31 PM
 
Location: Brentwood, TN
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Nice how I have twice responded to the OP's question and statements in this thread and has yet to be acknowledged. Maybe another smear thread about Ron Paul is all the OP wanted. Congratulations. You got it.

Jeez, if you go check your reputation you will see I gave you some rep points! I'm working on my computer here for school between checking the posts.

I am a supporter of his not a basher, go check my history recently of my posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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Old 02-03-2008, 02:33 PM
 
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His message isn't getting out to the older voters. Crowds of screaming kids carrying banners about a revolution scares them to death. They vote the way the tv tells them. I see it happening in my own town. He wants to take away their social security. Misinformation is more powerful than real information.
100% true. Wasn't it in Florida where he easily beat McCain in younger voters but then McCain got something like 60% of the over 60 vote while Paul got 0%? Maybe it wasn't FLA but I saw the percentages somewhere on this site.

Older people get their news from traditional outlets. Guess who isn't getting coverage there?
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