Quote from Rearden Metal:
I'm afraid the public is just too stupid to recognize the incredible opportunity a Ron Paul presidency represents.
They <b>want</b> the government to nanny them, and they <b>want</b> politicians who lie to them. I'd say the average American intelligence level is a good 25-30 IQ points <b>below</b> the minimum level required for a successful Ron Paul candidacy.
Quote from davidlynch2000:
What seems at least a little odd to me is his political party affiliations. If his claims about being a libertarian are true, then why would he run in a situation where the nominee from the libertarian party could take votes away from him by being arguably more loyal to the ideals that he claims to profess. I find his libertarian principles fantastic and refreshing, and his association with the Republican party somewhat disheartening. I just don't think he'll stand a chance against either Obama or McCain.
Quote from Rearden Metal:
...but that's the only way a Libertarian could ever have a chance at taking the White House- by infiltrating one of the big parties and running under their 'label'. I think he's doing everything right.
Quote from davidlynch2000:
his association with the Republican party somewhat disheartening. I just don't think he'll stand a chance against either Obama or McCain.
Quote from indahook:
Milton Friedman said he was a "Libertarian at heart but a Republican for the sake of expediency".![]()
Frankly I think the Dems are wearing California and New England rose colored glasses in regards to Obama`s acceptability. They fail to realize that in between the two coast middle America isn't ready for a man of color as President. (Or woman for that matter)
Obama or Hillary announced as the Dems primary candidate would be a glorious event for us Libertarians.
Quote from indahook:
Hey i`m with you. Integrity is all that matters in the end.
But dont believe for a minute that what you wrote above is the truth. Sad, but more likely than not.