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The Spectacle Blog
Earlier today, Quin Hillyer suggested that Rick Santorum needs to reach out to Ron Paul supporters.
There is a kernel of truth to that statement. Anyone who is the standard bearer of the GOP has to appeal to its various factions. Which is exactly why there is no chance in hell of Rick Santorum persuading Ron Paul supporters to sport his buttons in Tampa.
Aside from the fact that Tehran Ron supporters aren’t going to support someone who wants a military intervention in Iran, they are also not going to support someone who is so openly disdainful of libertarianism.
After all it was Rick Santorum who said last summer, “I am not a libertarian, and I fight very strongly against libertarian influence within the Republican Party and the conservative movement.”
Earlier this year, Santorum made it clear that he and Paul weren’t on the same page when it came to The Constitution:
Ron Paul has a libertarian view of the Constitution. I do not. The Constitution has to be read in the context of another founding document, and that’s the Declaration of Independence. Our country never was a libertarian idea of radical individualism. We have certain values and principlesthat are embodied in our country. We have G-d given rights.
Given Santorum’s distaste for libertarianism, it’s hard to see how Santorum can possibly bridge such a chasm. I’m sure Santorum and Paul have points of agreement but their differences are so vast, even if Santorum had the money he couldn’t possibly build a tent big enough for the Paul supporters to set up camp.
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Tom| 4.2.12 @ 5:54PM
And I have no desire to support Dr. Nutjob; except in a truly unique situation such as the recent Virginia Primary when the only two names the GOP Establishment allowed to be on the ballot were Der Kult Fuhrer's and Mr. Electability.
Chris| 4.2.12 @ 6:17PM
Wow, that was really intelligent input.
Hope to see you at the front of the breadlines!
Tom| 4.2.12 @ 10:52PM
You were really looking forward to getting your April's welfare check today.
Jack in Wi.| 4.2.12 @ 7:40PM
Tel Aviv Arron is right again. We are never going to support another warmonger again. Santorum is no conservative and never has been. He is just another ass kisser of the Israel Loobby pushing war and stinking up and dividing the conservative vote. I dislike all the Mitt Romney stands for but consider him electable and Santorum not. But frankly I haven't got a dog in this fight. Who cares who wins this election? It is all going to be more of the same.
Clint| 4.2.12 @ 9:17PM
" Dr. Ron Paul served in the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon for several years (1963-1965). While in the air force, Paul reached the rank of Captain. Directly after his service in the air force, Paul worked again as a flight surgeon for the United States Air National Guard (1965-1968).
" Paul served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force in the 1960s, spending time on the ground in countries like Ethiopia, Iran, Pakistan, South Korea, and Turkey. He also sits on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs."
Where Did The Neo-Chickenhawk Canuck Serve ?
The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To An Open Convention.
9thID| 4.2.12 @ 11:50PM
von Mises: Ron Paul advocates "highly controversial" abolishing of military and Constitution:
http://tinyurl.com/7bph329
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 9:48AM
Ronald Reagan,
"Ron Paul is one of the outstanding leaders fighting for a stronger national defense. As a former Air Force officer, he knows well the needs of our armed forces, and he always puts them first. We need to keep him fighting for our country."
The Tea Party Rebellion Steps On The Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBots.
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 1:02PM
Do Your Homework, Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBot Buffoon, 9th IDiot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHE_0bCSIVM
The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To An Open Convention.
9thID| 4.3.12 @ 3:30PM
KKKlint, Stop stuffing your face with anarchist Robespierre Ron excrement sandwiches:
http://tinyurl.com/7bph329
Clint| 4.2.12 @ 8:56PM
Ronald Reagan,
" If you analyze it I believe the very heart and soul of conservatism is libertarianism. I think conservatism is really a misnomer just as liberalism is a misnomer for the liberals–if we were back in the days of the Revolution, so-called conservatives today would be the Liberals and the liberals would be the Tories. The basis of conservatism is a desire for less government interference or less centralized authority or more individual freedom and this is a pretty general description also of what libertarianism is.
Now, I can’t say that I will agree with all the things that the present group who call themselves Libertarians in the sense of a party say, because I think that like in any political movement there are shades, and there are libertarians who are almost over at the point of wanting no government at all or anarchy. I believe there are legitimate government functions. There is a legitimate need in an orderly society for some government to maintain freedom or we will have tyranny by individuals. The strongest man on the block will run the neighborhood. We have government to insure that we don’t each one of us have to carry a club to defend ourselves. But again, I stand on my statement that I think that libertarianism and conservatism are traveling the same path."
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C Bowen | 4.2.12 @ 5:55PM
Typical:
A Canadian red diaper baby slanders a veteran of the armed services of his adoptive country.
The Bruce| 4.2.12 @ 6:00PM
Paul supporters won't back anyone... except Paul.
Pete| 4.2.12 @ 8:37PM
Tell will back Romney as per the deal Ron Paul has with him.
Clint| 4.2.12 @ 9:00PM
Do Your Homework Before You Run Your Uninformed Mouth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?f.....U2AvSwzuok
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WL| 4.3.12 @ 12:29AM
You guys really are amazing....Everybody with a brain knows that Ron Paul's movement will never materialize into a majority...However, you fools will never really support anybody but him...
The democrats can always count on a few groups for their victory:
1. Minorities - whom they constantly fill with propoganda about how the rest of us are racists because we don't want the government to steal from us.
2. Women, Gays and anybody else the Democrats can convince that we hate them.
3. A few other groups in the mix.
and finally...
4. Ron Paul Folks - who have beliefs that are not far away from most people on most issues...but refuse to contribute any meaningul part of a coalition against them...instead, opt to preach at everybody about how nobody is as good as they are...nobody is perfect like they are...nobody loves the constitution like they do...nobody wants to get things fixed like they do....and nobody wants Liberty like they do...even those of us who have paid great prices for it...NOPE, when Paul loses...they go home...and take people with them...THEN the Democrats win...every time...while the Righteous Paul supports sit back with the solemn pride that NOBODY is as good as they are...and we all lose.
Ron Paul is a LIBERAL...PERIOD, who dupes the hell out of alot of voters who mean well...but just don't get the big picture...
CLINT, you are an egghead. And in your case it doesn't matter whether you or the chicken came first...because long after the chicken has left the room...your Rotten ass will be smelling up the room...like a potent Fart.
irish19| 4.3.12 @ 2:09AM
Sounds a lot like the LaRouchies doesn't it? Except for the whole Queen of England being behind the drug trade thing.
spike59| 4.3.12 @ 7:09AM
if you cross Lyndon Larouche with Dennis Kucinich, you get Ron Paul
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 9:55AM
Ronald Reagan,
"Ron Paul is one of the outstanding leaders fighting for a stronger national defense. As a former Air Force officer, he knows well the needs of our armed forces, and he always puts them first. We need to keep him fighting for our country."
Milton Friedman, Nobel Prize Economist,
"I strongly support Ron Paul. We very badly need to have more Representatives who understand in a principled way the importance of property rights and religious freedom."
The Tea Party Rebellion Steps On The Israel Firster Smear Bund.
Call Bibi.
9thID| 4.3.12 @ 12:03PM
Ron Paul advocates Voluntaryism, or abolishing the Constitution: http://tinyurl.com/7bph329
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 1:04PM
Do Your Homework, Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBot Buffoon, 9th IDiot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHE_0bCSIVM
The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To An Open Convention.
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 9:57AM
Ronald Reagan,
"Ron Paul is one of the outstanding leaders fighting for a stronger national defense. As a former Air Force officer, he knows well the needs of our armed forces, and he always puts them first. We need to keep him fighting for our country."
Milton Friedman, Nobel Prize Economist,
"I strongly support Ron Paul. We very badly need to have more Representatives who understand in a principled way the importance of property rights and religious freedom."
The Tea Party Rebellion Steps On The Israel Firster Smear Bund.
Call Your Mancrush, Bibi.
9thID| 4.3.12 @ 12:04PM
Respond to von Mises. We can all cut & paste:
Ron Paul advocates Voluntaryism, or abolishing the Constitution: http://tinyurl.com/7bph329
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 12:45PM
Dr. Ron Paul,
" I will ask Congress for A Declaration Of War against Iran, if necessary."
Dr.Ron Paul,
“Our military’s purpose is to defend our country, not to police the
Middle East.
“As the President prepares to send even more support to Egypt, we should
be reminded that it was our foreign aid that helped Mubarak retain power
to repress his people in the first place. Now we have to deal with the
consequences of those decisions, yet we keep repeating the same mistakes.
“I am not the only one who can see the absurdities of our foreign
policy. We give $3 billion to Israel and $12 billion to her enemies.
Most Americans know that makes no sense.
“We need to come to our senses, trade with our friends in the Middle
East (both Arab and Israeli), clean up our own economic mess so we set a
good example, and allow them to work out their own conflicts.”
The Tea Party Rebellion Steps On The Israel Firster Smear Bund.
Call Your Mancrush, Bibi.
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9thID| 4.3.12 @ 3:35PM
RumpRanger Ron advocates abolishing the military and Constitution in favor of anarchist Voluntaryism. Admits his "controversial" methods of pretending to support the Constitution are in order to bring it down. How Obamaesque!
http://tinyurl.com/7bph329
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 12:56PM
Do Your Homework, Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBot Buffoon, 9th IDiot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHE_0bCSIVM
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spike59| 4.3.12 @ 7:10AM
well, there goes five actual votes
Occam's Tool| 4.2.12 @ 6:04PM
Paul is much closer to Dennis Kucinich than Rick Santorum.
C Bowen | 4.2.12 @ 6:13PM
Good point: Santorum is to the Left of Dennis on No Child Left Behind and Medicare Part D.
Santorum was duped by the admitted liar Curveball into thinking Iraq was a threat and didn't resign upon his betrayal to country and Church--low character man, indeed. Great point, Occam.
Clint| 4.2.12 @ 8:53PM
Tool Job's The The Israel Firster Smear Bund Traitor bastard RINO-CINO,Who Said He'll Vote For The Ruling Elites' RINO-CINO Fop Frontman, Mittens Romney.
We Are Being Set Up By The RINO-CINO Flunkie Stooges For The Ruling Elites' Frontman Mittens Romney.
These Are The RINO-CINO Flunkie Stooges Who Gave Us The Serial Traitor To Conservatism, John McCain Of McCain-Feingold, McCain-Kennedy,McCain-Lieberman,Gang Of 14, Opposing Bush Tax Cuts Of 2001 & 2003,TARP.
Now They Are Trying To Give Us RomneyCare,TARP, Cynical Flip-Flops On Abortion, Gays, Refuses to Sign Pro-Life Pledge, Illegal Immigrants, "Little Chain Saw Al" At Bain, Crony Capitalism Campaign Money Trail.....
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WL| 4.3.12 @ 12:41AM
By the time that you realize that Ron Paul is the ""Front man" "flunkie stooge" or whatever....for the Liberal Democrats...it will be too late...
But that doesn't matter though does it Clint???
No matter what role Paul plays...you will refuse to see the results and take them into account when getting mad that most other people know that you, That Idiot Jack in Wi. and the rest of your peeps who trade in vomit don't seem to get:
You are nothing more than useful idiots for electing Democrats.
That is your new name Clint....
DEMOCRAT CLINT.
spike59| 4.3.12 @ 7:08AM
the only role DrEarmark, the Tinfoil Hat Tinhorn, will play at the convention is sweeping up the floor around the popcorn stand and begging for 'loose change' in the parking lot
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 10:17AM
More Shuck & Jive Trash Talk From The Israel Firster Smear Bund Girls.
Dr.Ron Paul's Constituents Know He Never Votes For Earmarks On A Principled Stand, Regarding The Usurpation Of Congressional Power By The Executive Branch.
Dr.Ron Paul,
" I have never voted for an earmark. I voted against all appropriation bills ( with the exception of veterans). So, this whole thing about earmarks is totally misunderstood.
Earmarks is the responsibility of the Congress.
If you cut off all the earmarks, it would be 1 percent of the budget. But, if you vote against all the earmarks, you don't cut one penny. That is what you have to listen to. We're talking about who has the responsibility, the Congress or the executive branch?
I'm saying, get it out of the hands of the executive branch. Just listen again about what I have said about the TARP funds. We needed to earmark every penny. Now we gave them $350 billion, no earmarks, and nobody knows..."
Dr.Ron Paul Gets It About Earmarks & Congress Having It's Responsibility Usurped By The Executive Branch.
The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To An Open Convention.
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 10:10AM
You Seem Very Upset & All Atwitter Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBot,WL.
Call Your Mancrush Bibi In The Morning.
You Wouldn't Know Real Conservtism If It Jumped Up And Bit Your Israel Firster Fat Ass, WL.
Read George Washington's Farewell Address, Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address, The Old Right And Get Back To Us.
" George Will, "Today, we have a very different kind of foreign policy. It’s called Wilsonian. And the premise of the Bush Doctrine is that America must spread democracy, because our national security depends upon it. And America can spread democracy. It knows how. It can engage in national building. This is conservative or not?"
William F. Buckley, " It’s not at all conservative. It’s anything but conservative. It’s not conservative at all, inasmuch as conservatism doesn’t invite unnecessary challenges. It insists on coming to terms with the world as it is …”
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Oldefarte| 4.3.12 @ 3:24PM
Rat-a-tat-tat, copy&paste; BS from Media Matters Firster Tool JobBoy whose paycheck or welfare check comes from 1600!!!!!!!!!
john dubose| 4.2.12 @ 6:22PM
Santorum strikes a HUGE portion of the American public as a harsh intolerant warmonger.
Heck NO Ron Paul's guys will not accept him. A
fair portion of them could live with Romney though and enough GOP voters know that to get the job done.
WL| 4.3.12 @ 12:43AM
It appears that the classic Anti-war Liberals have lost their place in the Welfare Democrat party...so you are trying to find a home in the Republican/Conservative party...
Go back to the Democrats.
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 10:21AM
The Israel Firster NeoCons Are The Democrat Party Boat People.
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Oldefarte| 4.3.12 @ 3:26PM
The TOO SHORT SHORTS TINGLING SUCKER FROM MEDIA MATTERS strikes again!!!!!!
American Patriot| 4.5.12 @ 9:22PM
What is conservative about Wilsonian/Trotskyite foreign interventionism? I'd like someone to answer that for me?
Until you do, it'll be my belief that Ron Paul is the only conservative running for President.
Steve Beren | 4.2.12 @ 6:47PM
Supporters of Santorum, Romney, and Gingrich almost universally will support whoever the GOP nominee is in November. Also, therefore, if the Romney campaign "severely" falters in one way or another, and either Gingrich or Santorum emerged with a good chance at the nomination, Romney delegates could conceivably support an alternative candidate, including either Gingrich or Santorum. On the other hand, Ron Paul delegates, it seems to me, are almost 100% certain never to support any of the other three candidates. They detest Gingrich as much as they detest Santorum, and for some of the same reasons. Push comes to shove, the Ron Paul delegates oppose the conservatism of Gingrich, oppose the conservatism of Santorum, and oppose the conservative rhetoric of Romney. But due to Romney's record of flip-flopping and position-hopping, Romney is the most likely recipient of Ron Paul delegate support (if push comes to shove). Campaign hyperbole aside, Ron Paul supporters know that Gingrich and Santorum are sincere social conservatives and sincere national security conservatives. Romney on the other hand, is a blank slate (or etch-a-sketch).
Mark in LA| 4.2.12 @ 6:55PM
Funny what "conservative" means to the typical Republican. Of course Raul opposes the conservatism of those three since none of them are conservative. They could be called neocon big government warmongers but not conservative.
C Bowen | 4.2.12 @ 7:41PM
Steve;
You thought Iraq was a threat, like Santorum and Gingrich, right? You thought toppling a secular regime to make it safe for Islam was a good idea-debt financed and all, right?
I think you are confused on national security, to say the least. Too funny, Iraq a threat--okay, Madeline Albright Republicans...
Richard Wicks| 4.2.12 @ 6:48PM
Paul supporters won't support Romney either.
There's no substantive difference between Romney and Obama other than the lies they are telling to get support.
Romney passed almost the same health care bill that Obama did in Massachusetts - do Americans really think they are being given a choice?
Romney supports the NDAA which allows indefinite detention of US citizens without even being charged with a crime much less getting a trial, he supports targeted assassination of US citizens if the US federal government decides they are a terrorist, he's going to spend just as much as Obama, he supports all the wars Obama is involved in and wants to get involved in, he supports the Patriot Act, he supports warrantless wiretapping, and he supports the bailouts.
Why would Paul supporters support anybody that is exactly what we're trying to get rid of?
Gerry| 4.2.12 @ 7:00PM
Has this site officially gone kosher?
What's with the "G-d" nonsense?
Steve Beren | 4.2.12 @ 7:09PM
Thank you for reminding everyone of the open anti-semitism that often goes along with obscured or subtle anti-semitism.
Richard Wicks| 4.2.12 @ 7:23PM
Why is it people take offense at every opportunity when none is actually intended?
C Bowen | 4.2.12 @ 7:24PM
Steve--
You helped spread the lie that Saddam was a threat, didn't you?
Teflon93| 4.2.12 @ 7:19PM
Yeah, because Paul supporters have so much in common with Big Gumint Mitt.
Clint| 4.2.12 @ 9:09PM
Do Your Homework.
" DR. RON PAUL “PLAN TO RESTORE AMERICA”
SPENDING:
Cuts $1 trillion in spending during the first year of Ron Paul’s presidency, eliminating five cabinet departments (Energy, HUD, Commerce, Interior, and Education), abolishing the Transportation Security Administration and returning responsibility for security to private property owners, abolishing corporate subsidies, stopping foreign aid, ending foreign wars, and returning most other spending to 2006 levels."
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/the.....e-america/
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WL| 4.3.12 @ 12:50AM
They also have alot in common with Jane Fonda....
Forget Posing on the Anti-Aircraft battery with the NVA....
They would pose on Mahmouds Nuclear warhead if you gave them half a chance...
Isn't that right DEMOCRAT CLINT????
Too bad Bibi isn't gonna let your boy Barack stop him from handling up on your Daddy Mahmoud....
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 10:28AM
" Dr. Ron Paul served in the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon for several years (1963-1965). While in the air force, Paul reached the rank of Captain. Directly after his service in the air force, Paul worked again as a flight surgeon for the United States Air National Guard (1965-1968).
" Paul served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force in the 1960s, spending time on the ground in countries like Ethiopia, Iran, Pakistan, South Korea, and Turkey. He also sits on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs."
Where Did Your Neo-Chickenhawk Candidate Serve, Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBot, WL?
Hmmmmmmm, Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBot, WL?
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9thID| 4.3.12 @ 12:06PM
Ron Paul advocates Voluntaryism, or abolishing the military and Constitution: http://tinyurl.com/7bph329
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 1:07PM
Do Your Homework, Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBot Buffoon, 9th IDiot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHE_0bCSIVM
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Oldefarte| 4.3.12 @ 3:29PM
Huh? Me thinks you're one light bulb short within your box as to stupidly suggest a comparison between Paul and Romney!!!!!!!!
LiveFreeOrDie| 4.2.12 @ 8:05PM
Ron Paul strikes a chord with people who have grown weary of the lies and broken promises from both parties. I think most people who voted for Ron Paul during the primaries did so knowing he would not win and were sending a message.
Since we're speculating, or in Aaron's case wishful thinking, I'd say more would go to Santorum than Romney. Santorum presents the least "mainstream" image of the two. He's different, fired-up, passionate. He curses reporters. A vote for Ron Paul is a vote against the system. Romney reeks of establishment, Santorum less so.
Marco2| 4.2.12 @ 11:55PM
Santorum's brain trust (?) is trying to think of a way to publicly dump Romney into a pond, speculating that he will float and is thus made of wood, proving that he is a witch. This, of course, would necessitate his burning at the stake, giving Rick an outside chance at the nomination. Not "mainstream" to say the least.
WL| 4.3.12 @ 12:47AM
Cute comment....but stupid.
Bill| 4.3.12 @ 12:24AM
R-Resolute
O-Organized
M-Money
N-Natural
E-Energetic
Y-You asked for me
You welcome!
WL| 4.3.12 @ 12:45AM
I would have figured you would have used the N in his name to spit out the OTHER N-word.....Racist Bill.
Plethora12345| 4.3.12 @ 12:49AM
So, it's Tehran Ron---why, exactly? Because he doesn't want to invade a country that has no weapon? My God, you neo-conservatives are something else.
And Ron Paul is a Liberal? Really? The guy that wants to cut 1 TRILLION and cut 5 Federal Budgets, and restore the 1oth Amendment is a Liberal? The guy that wants to end the income tax, the IRS, and restore the Constitution is a Liberal? The guy that wants to stop Corporate Bailouts and Federal Mandates is a Liberal?
Isn't the Tea Party's main problem with Washington the fact that they DON'T follow the Constitution? Ron Paul is closer to Jefferson and the true ideology of our Founders than anyone running right now.
Ron Paul drew 5000 people to a rally the other day, but no one reports it. Instead, they show how impressive it is that Romney, who is bankrolled by Goldman Sachs (just like Obama, mind you) can get a few hundred people at a rally.
Know what else Romney has in common with Obama? He has no problem with the Federal Government ASSASSINATING AMERICAN CITIZENS.
Ron Paul has my vote, if I have to write him in with my own blood.
William R| 4.3.12 @ 12:58AM
Goldstein should move to Israel. It is so obvious that's where his first love is. His agenda is to get the United States involved in another war in the Middle East on behalf of Israel.
Michael Scheuer who ran the CIAs Osama bin Laden unit sums it up.
The Anti-Americanism of the Israel-Firsters
http://www.antiwar.com/scheuer/?articleid=11871
Bob| 4.3.12 @ 1:37AM
It's obvious. No way a libertarian is going to support a Catholic.
Aaron Goldstein can't find anything to write about since the Sandra Fluke fluke and since he was crying about Rush Limbaugh.
aware| 4.3.12 @ 6:36AM
The quote you use from Scamtorum is perfect. He's even more stupid than first thought.
He is a statist to the core. When he even mentions liberty it's like an off key singer who doesn't know the lyrics. On top of that he hasn't a clue on economics. Petulant little sociopath, which seems to be all there is in politics.
I hate these bastards. All the way down to dog catcher. And their stupid fawning admirers. "Thank you, sir! May I have another?" fits them perfectly.
God help us!
aware| 4.3.12 @ 6:44AM
Oh yeah, you know who agrees with Scamtorum about libertarians? Van Jones. A statist is a statist. Van and Rick on the same team.
spike59| 4.3.12 @ 7:05AM
Paul supporters won't back Santorum?
dang-there goes that crucial 5 votes he was hoping for...
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 10:32AM
Dr.Ron Paul's Supporters Are Headed To An Open Convention.
Damn, There Goes The Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBots Neo-Chickenhawk Candidate Votes.
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WL| 4.3.12 @ 10:59AM
For somebody whose all excited about this "Open Convention" you are headed to....what are you thinking is going to happen....?????
Go ahead Democrat Clint...tell us...JUST WHAT IS IT that you and your fellow dingbat kooks are going to get out of it????
I'll put my money where my mouth is...because I don't need the impossible to happen to be correct...like you and your fellow "Dr. Never Passed a damn bill" supporters...
Here Goes:
1. We go to the convention and Mitt Romney has the nomination locked up. Mitt Romney honors the deal with Ron Paul and picks a Paul as running mate.
2. We go to the convention and Mitt Romney has the nomination locked up. Mitt Romney doesn't pick a Paul as running mate and the Ron Paul supporters realize that their zealous support of the kook congressman has contributed ONCE AGAIN to the Rino of all Rino's getting the nomination...because for them...it was Ron Paul or bust....and we will ALL GET THE BUST.
Then in the general...they will do it again...
SO DEMOCRAT CLINT???? Who really benefits from Ron Paul's candidacy every year????
THE DEMOCRATS
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 1:27PM
Uh Oh !
The Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBot WL Is All Atwitter & PMS'y At Tea Party Clint,The Registered Republican & Tea Party Patriot,Who Voted For Bush '41 & Bush '43 & Then Opposed The Serial Traitor To Conservatism, John McCain & The Anti-Conservative Alinskiite Socialist Obama.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?f.....U2AvSwzuok
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Le Cracquere| 4.3.12 @ 11:13AM
And to add to Goldstein's valid points, each candidate is heretical on issues that the other man's supporters deem fundamental and non-negotiable. Neither could absorb the other's partisans without compromising his basic reasons for running.
But in the end, the kindergarten slap-fights above say it more eloquently than anyone else could.
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 1:33PM
Uh Oh !
Le Frog Elitist Wannabe, Le Plumber's Crack Lectures We,The Great Unwashed.
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Yourworsteffingnitemare| 4.3.12 @ 11:19AM
"Tehran Ron" is way over the top, Mr. Goldstein. It shows your inability to actually think if you'd attempt to smear a true patriot of this nation in such a way. Didn't your mommy ever tell you to THINK before you speak? (or write) You've clearly not done that here.
martin j smith| 4.3.12 @ 11:19AM
I believe Paul=Obama and his supporters will voe either not at all or for Obama.
Clint| 4.3.12 @ 1:11PM
That's Because You're An Israel Firster Smear Bund BibiBot, Smith.
Call Bibi.
The Tea Party Rebellion Heads To An Open Convention.
Casey Abell| 4.3.12 @ 3:20PM
Well, they probably will have some bars open at the convention. Clint can drown his sorrows when Ron Paul gets pretty much nothing in Tampa Bay.
9thID| 4.3.12 @ 3:39PM
KKKlint prefers his stimulants of the inhaled and injected type and preferably with K-Y lubrication...
American Patriot| 4.5.12 @ 9:24PM
And you'll be wishing Ron Paul was on the ticket instead of Mr. Etch-a-sketch come November.
Oldefarte| 4.3.12 @ 3:36PM
As Aaron suggests, there is no way in hades that Paul and his supporters would ever consider a union with Santorum's philosophy. Frankly, I'd prefer Paul to Santorum, as the Latter is a fraud IMHO [and is about as conservative as Obama is Italian]. The best course of action is for Republicans to unite behind the front runner and as Santorum previously described his actions, TAKE ONE FOR THE TEAM. Obama and the other radical Democrats are plotting their assault on the Republican candidate, and the sooner Republicans unite and initiate their explanations of their extremisms over the last three years and beyond, the better. I'd like to see Paul being inclusive within a next Republican ticket as possibly Treasury Secretary etc, along with Ryan, Rubio etc [a Dream Team of sorts]!!!!!