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I'm wondering if the left that is unhappy with Obama's performance would consider Paul. That, and I think that a lot of Republicans are unhappy with the direction of the GOP and believe Paul could help getting them back on the right track. I just don't think Paul running as a libertarian stands a chance, not enough financial backing. If the GOP has the slightest clue about what's at stake, they won't put up another worthless turd (see McCain) against Obama, or they're going to lose (again). The smart play is to give Paul the nod. If I wasn't registered as an Independent I'd help him in the primaries. All I know is I will not be voting for Obama. If the GOP puts up a dunce, I'll write in Donald duck for president. The "voting for the lesser of two evils" crap is getting old.
If I could vote I'd vote for Paul or maybe Daniels (if he runs).
Paul will have a tough time. He's not enough of a jingoistic spender who loves big government, nor is he enough of a social conservative to want to impose his own beliefs nationwide (see his stance on abortion for example), so that makes it hard to get the far-right vote. He's not enough of a socialist who wants to take more of hard-working people's money and give it to those who don't deserve it, so it'll be tough to get the far-left vote.
Indeed, it seems that more and more you've gotta be an extremist on either side to have a chance. Here's hoping I'm wrong.
Ron Paul is toast. On economic policies he might have a leg up. But his 19th century mentality of the role of the US in the world is simply warped and unrealistic. I am all about a "return to Constitutionality" but let's face it - we live in a globalized world and there are some responsibilities with that, which were likely unimaginable for the Founders.
I wouldn't vote for Ron Paul. Not because I think he's devoid of good ideas. I really like some of his stands on the issues. And I respect his willingness to buck the GOP establishment. But he has too many fringe nutty ideas for me.
One example: turning over public highways to private corporations to operate as toll roads.
No. While I definitely agree with him on the need for defense cuts and some other key issues, I could never vote for anyone who embraces The John Birch Society.
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As a democratic leaning independent, Ron Paul is the ONE republican I have respect for. That doesn't guarantee I would vote for him because he is way too much of an ideologue in my opinion. He makes sense on most issues, but most importantly, comes out as an honest politician (a rarity), but he assumes the real world to be a replica of a utopia. Sometimes, too much of states' rights person as well, whereas I'm for people's rights.
No. While I definitely agree with him on the need for defense cuts and some other key issues, I could never vote for anyone who embraces The John Birth Society.
Another well informed Obama supporter, it's the John Birch Society.
Their slogan on their website is "Less government, more responsibility and with God's help, a better world". I can see how that would **** off a lot of rabid liberal idiots.
As a democratic leaning independent, Ron Paul is the ONE republican I have respect for. That doesn't guarantee I would vote for him because he is way too much of an ideologue in my opinion. He makes sense on most issues, but most importantly, comes out as an honest politician (a rarity), but he assumes the real world to be a replica of a utopia. Sometimes, too much of states' rights person as well, whereas I'm for people's rights.
The 9th Amendment precedes and therefore "chiefs" the 10th Amendment.
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Would you consider voting for Ron Paul?
