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Old 12-07-2009, 02:09 PM
 
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I think he's too old now if you think that he will be like 77 in 2012 and 81 at the end of his term.
Don't remind me of Reagan farts.
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Old 12-07-2009, 02:10 PM
 
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No way. His philosophies are too libertarian for today's Republican Party. Plus, he questions other Republicans, and they frown on that type of behavior.
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Old 12-07-2009, 02:17 PM
 
Location: ABQ
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Because people want superstars now. The TV media is all ga-ga over Obama because he's such a good orator.

Do we want a politician or an actor ?
Seems America wants an actor.
http://cndls.georgetown.edu/applications/posterTool/data/users/59376.jpg (broken link)
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Old 12-07-2009, 02:17 PM
 
Location: southern california
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alfred e newman could beat sara in a primary.
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Old 12-07-2009, 02:18 PM
 
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I hope so. Ron Paul is far more sophisticated and articulate than Sarah.
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Old 12-07-2009, 02:27 PM
 
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Yep - he wore his jeans damn near up to his chest - a true conservative, Reagan, that is!
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Old 12-07-2009, 03:39 PM
 
Location: Bella Vista, Ark
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I've never seen Ron Paul wink, not even once.

He seems unable to establish a personal bond with the average voter.
that is one of his downfalls...

Nita
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Old 12-07-2009, 03:41 PM
 
Location: Imaginary Figment
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Do we want a politician or an actor ?
Seems America wants an actor.
Kinda like, oh I dunno....Reagan?
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Old 12-07-2009, 03:43 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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Kinda like, oh I dunno....Reagan?
Well Ron Paul is no Reagan..hence you'll probably never see him as President.
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Old 12-07-2009, 06:40 PM
 
Location: London UK & Florida USA
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Could Ron Paul Beat Sarah Palin In A Republican Primary?

If you are talking about looks then..... NO
If you are talking about brains then....... A Monkey could beat her.
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