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Should Ron Paul run for President in 2012?
- Yes. (94%, 8,727 Votes)
- It depends. (explain below) (3%, 267 Votes)
- No. (3%, 259 Votes)
- I don’t know. (0%, 59 Votes)
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If Ron Paul feels up to the task of running a campaign then yes, he should run.
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YES!!! but ron paul can only be the inside guy. we the people need to make the change. it isnt up to a leader to make a difference. its up to the people and the masses. strength in numbers.
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If Ron Paul still wants the job, I’ll vote for him again! The people are starting to wake up to whats going on. America saw the way Bush ran this nation and voted for Obama based on trivial differences in hopes that the “change” was going to be different from Bush. When they see that Obama is more of the same crap Bush did, maybe it will be enough to get people thinking critically. It can happen cause it happened to me and this last time we all voted, I went based on track record, not the good word of biased media outlets.
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I voted for Ron Paul even though he wasn’t on the ballot. This time I would like to suggest a few things before running:
1) Get his eyebrows trimmed. They’re uneven and studies show that more people vote for candidates that look symmetrical.
2) Start asking Libertarians, Independents, Green Party, and everyone else to Register Republican ASAP! This way we can vote in Ron Paul as the Republican candidate.
3) Play the Game. Start offering 3rd Party candidates positions on your cabinet behind the scenes to help unite the Ron Paul movement. It was unfortunate, but Bob Barr, Ralph Nader, and others took votes away from uniting the movement.
In Closing, if we want to defend the constitution, we all must unite behind Ron Paul, because he says what he does, and does what he means. It’s time for us to “Take The Power Back!”
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- Well Chuck, if you are right about voters casting their votes from the “look of his eyebrows”, I do do not give you much chance of the American people taking their country back from the plutocrat tyrants running the “land of the free and the home of the brave”. To register as a a Republican asap will of course not change anything whatsoever.
- The only path to follow in order to change your present vicious plutocracy, is to vote away every person in the House and the Senate who does not support H.R.1207. Remove the power of the FED.
- The mere fact however, that the FED has been allowed to operate for close to a hundred years, gives a clear picture of the monster you are up against. What happened to JFK after he signed his Executive Order 11110 on June 4, 1963 ought to be ample proof of just that. (A most courageous man Mr. Paul is, and those who don’t support him are either feeble minded, cowards or on the take one way or another.)
- Still another proof of the immense power of the enemy that you (the US of A) are up against, is the fact that the criminals behind the FED, repeated their coup d’état in Europe in2002, by creating still another fiat currency under their private and absolute control; the €(Euro), which they run just like the FED. Frightening! (The € has doubled its value against the $ since it was launched On 1 January 2002!)
- No way, Chuck, just voting Republican (or Democrat)doesn’t change anything. Here is an article worth reading in this connection: http://www.dissentmagazine.org/article/?article=1229
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Hell yes!
Ron Paul is the only chance we have to save our Republic. And by the way; he’s healthier and in better shape than most people who question his age.
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R.E. Callahan
That sounds good…
Won Love,
Will
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Ron Paul for prez? Reasonable. Who might be his vice?
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Ron Paul’s V.P.? Lets focus on getting him elected as the Republican candidate first! But my vote is for Rand Paul or Adam Kokesh… whomever polls better.
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Either Ron Paul or Jim Traficant for President. It would be the greatest ticket either way.
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We NEED Ron Paul! While it would be a strain on somebody in their 70’s, he could get the wheels turning towards re-establishing the constitution, and abolishing or re-structuring the Federal Reserve. There is NOONE ELSE who is more qualified AND has the amount of support that Dr. Paul does. If he doesn’t run, there is no realistic chance of getting someone who will actually change America back to the way it was meant to be.
RON PAUL IS NEEDED IN 2012!!
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Here here! Ron Paul in 2012!!! I’ll campaign for you Dr. Paul!
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I voted “It Depends” in the poll. I’m the same age as Ron, so I remember Ross Perot very well, and the damage to The Republic.
If we could get the RNC to support Ron I would be all for it.
As an Independent, I have some doubts.
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It is unfortunate that you no longer view “age” as a sign of wisdom. One things for sure, a vote for Sarah Palin, Fred Thompson, or Obama will mean the same old bait and switch… I for one don’t think America can handle another liar.
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Dr. Paul’s age would not keep me from voting for him. But it would be a barrier for some voters. We need a viable third party (my choice is the Constitution Party) but the hour is growing late. The question is whether there is enough time to build an opposition party strong enough to win. If not, transforming the Republican Party is the only viable option.
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Totally agree. It would be nice to have a 3rd (or 4th or 5th)party but that will not be viable for many years. We need to flood the Republican party with more Libertarian candidates. Look at how much the Democrats have changed in the past decade. They went from Liberal to Marxists!! We can transform the Republicans too.
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IF RON PAUL CAN DEMOLITION THE IRS BY CHANGING TAX LAW TO PAYING AS YOU SPEND CO PAY AMOUNT RECEIVED AND SPEND US AND WORLD MONEY SUPPLY TURNS OVER 100,000 TIMES A DAY FAR MORE THEN APRIL 15 ONCE A YEAR AND IRS OUT OF OUR LIFE IT WOULD BE LIKE BUYING MILK PAY 1.5 PER CENT TAX THINGS YOU PURCHASE SO IF I MAKE 100,000.00 a year I PAID MY SHARE AS MAN 25,000.00 HE PAID HIS SHARE ALL BASE ON WHAT YOU SPEND. YOU ALL NEED GET RIDE OF PEOPLE THAT LIKE BARNEY FRANK, HOW CAN YOU SAY A PEOPLE PUT IN TO POWER MAKE LAW THAT EFFECT YOU EVERYDAY LIFE WHEN HE DOES NOT KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MAN OR WOMEN WHICH END HE SHOULD BE AT. IN MY EYES HE GOES AGAINST LIFE CYCLE, MONEY CYCLE , POOR EXAMPLE FOR YOUNG U.S. PEOPLE GOOD LUCK
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Chad is an idiot. He can’t write, can’t spell, but he does know how to work the system and take advantage of those who are trusting and truly try to help others. Chad and his many companies have bilked hundreds out of money they worked hard for. I am living proof. He cost me $50,000 and I got off easy. One day, Chad and his wife will receive their true and just reward. I long for the day I can stand in his yard and piss all over it. I may have to stand in line though. I am surprised Chad has the basic intelligence to understand what Ron Paul, and our democratic form of government is all about.
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I really don’t think there will be another election in this great democratic experiment of ours. We are now in a defacto dictatorship after the national emergency was declared. If president Obama doesn’t get his way watch out. Some things on my wish list if Dr. Paul were to get a chance would be.
1. Elect the supreme court by popular vote every 4 years. 2. Have every bill stand on it’s own two feet, (no riders on any bill). 3. Abolish executive orders nationwide (in every state as well as nationally). 4. Public funding of all elections. 5. End federalism. 6. Abolish the secrecy act (let’s have some real transparency in government, no more hiding their lies under the veil of national security).
7. Last but certainly not least END THE FED.
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How bout popular vote for president instead of popular Supreme court? And what pray tell would we replace federalism with? A confederacy? That’d be absolutely moronic with the size of our country, not to mention against our constitution.
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Federalism is basically a huge out of control government taking control of all the states. Our constitution states that the federal government should take control to protect our country in the event of a war. Not hold the states hostage withholding money collected in our states if we don’t do as they wish. Take the bridge to nowhere in Alaska, or West Virginias highway system, arguably the best in the nation (Robert Byrd was head of the that bureaucracy and got funds for most anything he wanted) what I am saying is that when more and more power is granted to people far from home the problem is that money becomes the carrot and the stick. Do as I say or I won’t send the money, I have collected from you, for you, back to you. I agree that in the event of war we should have a strong national government. What I don’t agree with is that the secrecy act gives the government the right to cause wars, blame the aggrieved party for the war, and then lie to we the people as they beat the drums of war. All the while sending our sons and daughters to fight the war. To say nothing of our sending our money which is printed with fractional banking to fight the war. I’m sure if you look closer at who owns the war machinery you would find they are making tons of money and spending it to elect those under their thumbs. Of course it’s not to say all politicians are under their thumbs. But they can and do let them know once they are in how to get re-elected. Go along with the status quo.
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Well spoken Mark! Very well spokeen.
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RON PAUL AND GLENN BECK, THATS THE TICKET! WHAT A THOUGHT!
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Brandulph,
I am suprised to here you say that it is a democracy. Shame on you… Lol
Won Love,
Will
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Nui,
Ron can not do it by himself and as we know he has been purposely ignored in the primaries. We need to email, pay for our own advertising, blog, and whatever it takes to support him in this coming primary. We need to make sure he makes it to the general election.
Won Love,
Will
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If no one of similar views and graviyas steps up…I would hope Ron Paul could see his way to run but, and it’s a BIG but; Ron is well over 70, has campaigned diligently for liberty and has seen his wife recover from serious illness. He is not, nor does he want to be a one man movement. The whole purpose of the Campaign For Liberty, start-up groups and more is to bring in new talent to nurture and grow the movement…it is not enough to sit back and say “Go Ron go”. This fine man deserves our help in developing leadership that transcends and builds upon his work. In this spirit I devoutly hope another candidate will pick up the mantle and run a fervent campaign with Ron’s blessing and help.
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John,
I agree, I believe it is imperative that we the people join together making sure that the candidate we believe is best for the job gets in. Word of mouth is the most powerful marketing tool. We should start right now getting the word out to the people about Mr Paul. We need to take control of the next election and send a message to the fascist bureaucratic regime currently in office. Just to let you know I voted for Ron Paul in the primaries and Allen Keys in the general election.
Won Love,
Will
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Absolutely Dr. Paul should run in 2012. We didn’t need “hope” and “Change”. We needed Paul, the someome with some common sense, intelligence, able to take criticism and not look out for the interest of factions and the few, but looking out for all the people, their rights and liberities. Most of all a person who hasn’t taught the Constitution but actually knows the meaning of what the Founders meant and will apply it, not alter it to fit an agenda.
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TK
I totally agree with you. However, I like to dwell in the solution and I think that GOD is the answer to this evil empire that the powers that be has created. I think that the state of the country is our fault because the constitution has provided us with the means to keep this from happening. We the people have allowed this to happen during Reagan, Bush, and Clinton years. We sat back and watched president Reagan take the books, instruments, and recreation out of our kids hands. We sat back and watched him close the institutions that would house our mentally challenged. We sat back and watched while he armed the Iranians and now they are a problem for us. So I believe the only SOMEONE that could save this nation we don’t want anything to do with HIM. However, I suggest that the people that now the words of prayer should band together put our theological differences aside and fast and pray for this nation. Ironically we put GOD out of our major institutions and now we need HIM. HE is the only SOMEONE that could save this nation. After all HE is the author of man.
Won Love,
Will
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I do agree that GOD or his son as the perfect sacrifice is the answer. However if we look at it from mans standpoint I think a little freedom of the press wouldn’t hurt either. A democracy cannot exist without it. I know we are a constitutional republic. However with democratic principles. When a president can say that we can’t see Oliver Stones movie on the plane crash in 1996 of t.w.a. is that freedom of the press? Ok it was a movie but what I’m getting at is by what authority does a president do that? The bible says the dragons power is in it’s mouth. Lies and more lies, fed to a people hungry for them, spoon fed with a great fear factor under the guise of executive or should I say dictator orders can sway a population. I do believe you are right however in the end the only thing that will wake the people up is the word of GOD.
Romans 10, 9-10
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If Ron runs he should have Sarah Palin as his VP running mate. He should run on the platform that he will change the health care bill so that it is NOT mandatory,that he will audit the fed and that he will balance the budget. AFTER he has straightened out the mess at home, maybe he will have time to deal with the other parts of the world who hate us but will constantly ask us for money and help anytime something happens to them – but will never come and help us when we need a favor in return.
Once elected he should start investigations on ALL of the congressmen and women and all of the cadre who went along with Obama’s schemes and expose them for the “Chicago mob” that they are. He should then work to restructure the government around the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and get America back on the right track AND give us back our freedom (unless we’ve revolted by then and taken it back ourselves. In that case, he would need to quiet the anger and produce proof that he will be the leader of the people, NOT Big Pharma, Big Oil, Big Enviro or Big Gov.)
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I will never vote for another republican. Not after the way they treated him and us during the 2008 primaries. A vote for a republican or democrat, in todays time, is a wasted vote. They didn’t want us then, and they won’t want us in 2012.
But I would vote for Ron Paul as a Libertarian, Constitution Party, or Independent.
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That’s exactly what the Neo-Conservatives are betting on. The only thing that will change the corrupt 2 party system is us. We must take over the Republican party, because the Democrats all ready have their candidate. Seriously, I know Ron Paul could take on Obama, but we’ve got to get him past the Primary Elections. Otherwise, he won’t be able to make it to the big show. With that said, become a Republican, Vote for Ron Paul, then decide when Ron Paul is on the Ballot against Obama and whatever 3rd party there is, who you want to vote for. Otherwise, you’re going to get another dumb vs dumber race.
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If he wants to run for president, I think he should. If he wants to run for president, he will continue to have the energy and inspired action for this kind of service. He holds a unique and important understanding that I think many people are calling for and many more people are now open to. In connection with his world, if he feels called to run for president and continue sharing and educating as he has, I think it would be great for all if he does. I am very glad to have people hear him, inquire into their preconceptions and learn, if not vote for him.
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Ron Paul should run again. However, he should run as an independent, not part of the republican party.
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My question to your comment is what if Ron ran as an independent and won? Do you really think the electoral college would let him in? Just a question.
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I’m not sure whether Ron Paul should run. It might be a health drain on him and his family. He might do more for liberty some other way.
But, if he does run, I will work hard to spread the word and to encourage people to listen to him and to shun his rivals.
To that end, I am working to get my chores done and save up cash. If he runs, I want to start early, put in the good effort, and finish the race with Paul. I suspect others feel the same way.
I hope I am enthusiastic but not rude. I hope to be steadfast in communication, but clear. I hope to let the LOVE in Revolution shine. Just as Paul was a gentleman to his rude opponent this past week, I hope to be a good ambassador for Paul.
Unfortunately, I cannot write the campaign song. I hope somebody does that. A song that represents liberty and the character of Paul. Maybe something humble and loving but with a good strong finish. Oh, and for me, the words should be easy.
In summary: If Ron Paul runs, I’ll be there.
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I would love for Ron to run for President, but only as a REpublican. A third party only assures another Democrat win. We just need to change the Republican party to reflect our conservative views by only electing conservatives. Stop electing RINOS. (Republican in Name Only7)
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Run Ron Run!
http://www.youtube.com/user/nuiflower#p/a/u/0/S34W-rg8jHY
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Great video Nui!
Go Ron Paul!
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Ron Paul should run for President, but I see a only a slim chance of him winning. As long as the mass media is controlled by the powerful elites (international bankers, corporations, etc.), he will not get fair campaign coverage. The elite will only allow a few, whom they can control, to win.
Change we can believe in…. yeah, right. The only thing that changed in the White House is the skin color.
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The current two parties have collectively ruined this country. If Ron Paul formed a third party, which I believe is possible given the understanding of all but the sycophantic party believers, he would get lots of support. The problem today is the escalating cost of elections – BO’s cost upwards of 3/4 $Billion – ridiculous. That has to be changed.
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I agree. With the disgust that the American people seem to have with both parties, now would be the time to establish a new party that was “For the people.” I think the country is ready and begging for it. However, the left wing news media would have to be trumped to carry out a win. Otherwise, it would be their loud mouths against the truth once again. The way Mr. Paul was eliminated from debates and censored during the last election was down right unconstitutional.
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Great to see that you’re going to become a Republican to vote for Ron Paul in the 2012 Primary Elections! Strategically, that’s how we’ll get to choose (in all 50 states) for a good candidate.
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Third parties have no chance in this country the fix has been there for many years. Infiltrate and destroy the two party system however we have to may Americans that are considered imbeciles, stupid is to intelligent for them.
Also as long as we run our government by fear there will never be change. He who controls the money control the government.
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I believe we have a foreign faction in government that is neither for, by, nor of the people. The government is supposed to protect it’s people yet our government seems to want to break the financial back of it’s people. Government has partnered with big business by way of campaign finance, and special interest and the voice (will) of the people is equaled to an annoying noise. It seems to me the more we get away from GOD the worse things get. Yet we think that GOD has became obsolete. For those who know the words of prayer please get to praying. We are headed for a collapse of this GOD given experiment in freedom, and liberty that we call America. For the love of money is the root of all evil. VOTE People and don’t let the government tell you who to vote for. Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country. (JFK)
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It’s been said that Ron Paul is getting old, but they allowed John McCain to run, and he’s both half dead and wholly unknowledgeable about…well…anything of significance!
Ron Paul was in 2008, and remains the most informed, open and HONEST politician in North America. If he could run for Prime Minister of Canada, he’d probably win!
Hey, Ron…something to think about, eh? At least when you have a “Beer summit” in Canada, you get real beer! d=^)
Age creates ignorance and antipathy in most people…not Ron Paul! The citizens of the USA are finally STARTING to wake up to the truth that Ron Paul has spoken loudly and often for decades already…with Peter Schiff as financial advisor (as though he needs one at all!) there’s absolutely no way he can lose, if the public is honestly and completely informed of the realities the world currently faces, and the lies we’ve all been force-fed for decades.
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No Ron should not run for president. He is already 74 years old and he has no real chance of winning. I would love to have him as president, but it is truly unfortunate that his popularity is peeking this late in his career. I would rather see him keep his seat in Texas and continue to advance the cause. The financial burden of a presidential campaign may actually force his retirement. He IS having an impact and some republicans are finally starting to come around. We need a younger, dynamic leader – like Barrack Obama EXCEPT the polar opposite politically!! Young libertarians to stand up, run for office and return our country to its orginal principles.
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You never know if you dont TRY. IF thier’s anything left of our country to salavage when obama’s done we’ll need someone who “KNOW’s the constitution, andthe bill of “rights” These guys do’nt know anything but “cheat & steal.
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Can anyone win an election if they are not Republican or Democrat?
I would hate for someone to run independent that Republican supporters would be drawn away from the Republican party and let the Democrats do more damage to the country for another year….
having said that, if he ran independently, get someone really, really good for a vice president and if money speaks so loud, probably the democrats and republicans could out-money us, but hey,
those that really would like to send a message to the Republicans and Democrats, might just send the money for the candinancy. Tell everybody what it will cost, give us a break-down and let us go to work — Some may give pennies from heaven, we might have to have bake-sales and those things since Obama is taxing us to death – but lay it out there and let your supporters know…together we can flood the internet, print out a poster or phamplet from the computer that we can hang on neighbors doors – have a poster contest at the highschools across the nation and the winner gets
$5,000 scholarship, we can take a caravan to Washington D.C., Get us the facts, and let us at ‘em. We’ll have a Boston T. Party the Republicans and Democrats won’t soon forget. Somebody tell Paul for me.
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Yes only as a last resort. Rather have him supporting and cheering and advising a more charismatic candidate perhaps currently not known or certainly not clear. That is if he plans to support a Republican platform. If not, then the only way to go is Independent – perhaps Paul/Palin. His message has got to be broadcast all over the nation in well known and acceptable locations and places and by the same kind of speakers. In his case, the man’s message is by far and away more saleable than the man.
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How is his message more “saleable” than the man when you are referring to Congressman Paul? He has the best voting record in all of the government! That should speak loudly about the man that he is. His voting record means that he doesn’t say one thing and then vote another or vote one way and then switch only because of some minor provision added. He votes by the law of the constitution and knows the difference between a helpful government and a government of fraud.
I find it weird that so many people posting here do post some slightly ignorant ideas though I guess I’m aloud to be wrong as well. Seems this didn’t happen so much during the election but only after when others may have come to see the light but haven’t seen all of it yet.
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He should definitely run, but as an Independent or Libertarian. It would help raise awareness of just what “Libertarian” means (many folks think it’s another word for “liberal”) and enable the support he enjoys to be seen in the numbers of the general election. Increasing support for third party candidates is one of the messages we can send to the establishment that they are out of sync with what America is supposed to be.
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Yes he should,
but as an Independent or Libertarian !
Fully agree with Bill.
73 George
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Hoping Ron Paul will run as a 3rd party isn’t going to happen. He’s got a name as DR. NO within the Republican party. If you don’t want him to win… stay Independent/Libertarian/Green Party, whatever. Without your support to change the Republican party from the inside, Ron Paul’s chances of winning aren’t as strong. What you need to do is become Republican so we can get Ron Paul elected, then he can pick Independents, Libertarians, and Green Party onto his cabinet. Then we’ll have Ron Paul to help with your agenda. Otherwise, you’re just voting in the wind.
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Ron Paul is a physician and takes very good care of his own health! Skinny is better than a bloated cardiac arrest waiting to happen! I just lost a friend 41 years old who was pushing 420! Vote for Paul if you want to free the chains that bind you! He is a TRUE patriot without question! Get these bozos out of our white house. Time to take our country back.. let Ron lead the way to freedom for all humanity!
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I believe that Ron Paul should run as an Independant as his views represent a large portion of the US population however I don’t believe he can win the nomination of the Republican party. I think if Ron runs as an Independant he will garner such a large portion of the vote that even if he is not getting enough of the vote to win the Presidency he would be able to use his support to negotiate with the Republican party to get many of his ideas included in the party platform and even negotiate being the Vice President. In this position he would be able to help take the Republican party back from the current leaders that have forgotten conservative principals.
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Yes, but only if he runs as a third party candidate (Libertarian or Independent). There has been no better time to get a legit third party option up-and-running with the Reps and Dems in bed with each other – nothing gets done and the people of this nation are sick of it.
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Ron Paul is one of the few statesmen in Congress. That being said, I watched the Republican party boys sideline him in the debates last election. He would have beat Obama or Hillary with his intellect, candor, and experience… but they don’t want that. McCain’s pick (or go-along with the party pick) of that idiot Palin lost him the election. Both parties want another corporatzi Majordomo like Bush and what we have now with Obama, bowing and scraping to the big finance, big pharma, lobbyists and the unconstitutional FED. I’m a registered independent and everyone I know, even republicans, believe that it’s time for a third party to take America back. The two parties have become the WH*RES of Washington and they like the pay to play system that they created.
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Dr.V,would it not be more correct to say that Obama simply does what he was chosen and groomed to do by the plutocrates? Or do you believe that Hilary Clinton or John McCain would have been less major-domo for the plutocrate household if one of them had been “elected”?
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I refuse to vote for a democrat or republican canidate unless there is not a third party canidate. Ron Paul should run on a third party ticket.
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The problem with running 3rd party as Congressman Paul has pointed out many times is that each state has different rules for applying to go on the ballots and it requires a lot of time and a lot of money and pretty much counts you out of the debates which then cuts you out of the election process. I knew there was four other candidates that were going to be options for me on election day but many others just had thoughts of two and a decision of one. I know the mainstream doesn’t cover Congressman Paul very well or they haven’t in the past and the only real reason he’s been getting attention is because what he had been predicting will happen is happening. You can find him on myspace and favorite his blog and learn so much more about what he’s working on for the people. He may be 74 but he runs like he’s 34 so if you’re on board then keep up!
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Mr. Paul should give it a go: Only if his runing mate is SARA. that
way should Mr. Paul die in office we’d loose a ACE and gain 4Ace
doer…
In God We Trust
A Montanan and I’m armed and know how to use each one too.
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bring back my America
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Yes Mr. Paul should give it a go provided Sara his V.P. (just in case) remember how young’ns said about John MCain too old so
should Mr. Paul die in office lets cover or Ace with a 4 Ace replacement…
YOU BETCHA
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And the problem was we didn’t think that Palin was fit for the position should McCain not make it.
Congressman Paul is a much healthier and smarter man that would not make such a lame choice for Vice President.
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Midearth,
This may sound naive but I ask anyway: if a middle type of party is needed, that represents the interests and view of a growing group of dissenters or rejected opinions from the traditional parties, including politicians, what are the main obstacles that keep a third official party from being functional?
If a short critical list is made and addressed, why is it that the forecast is that it will not work? It does not make sense.
Or is it that the constitution has a built in guard to keep a two party system? If so, the situation today is calling for a need to add to that.
The mid party will be like a needed buffer in a system of two opposite charges in permanent disagreement. It will be open to any dissenters or rejected people that agree with a platform of ideas fixed to work in people’s best interest, or the needs of the time for the masses.
The excuse of billions needed for a campaign seems weird. In that case people should invest in the media and have a saying, or make a separate one that gets to everyone, in addition to the internet.
The whole situation is making the government and leadership look terrible, so it should be in their best interest to facilitate something like that, raher than interfere with it.
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Ron Paul should NOT run for president of the uS in 2012. We need him to be president of the republic of Texas when Texas seceeds from the uS in 2010.
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If that happens, I’m moving to Texas!
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Amen.
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I think it’s important for Ron Paul to distance himself from the Republican Party—once and for all! Whether or not he runs for President in 2012 is another matter, but first he has to stop imagining that the Republican Party is changeable—it isn’t. Whenever they’ve had their chances in the past to really make a difference they have always blown it—and next time will be no different. Time is fast running out—and its time not well spent in trying to patch up a corrupt institution. Third parties have always had a tough time, but to compromise in order to run within a corrupt two party system is not an option for a man of honour who wants to lead a revolution. Something new is necessary; something new is possible—and sufficient people may soon be ready to make a difference as well. Such people will want the freshness of something new, not the stench of something that is old and corrupt. In addition to all of this, the Libertarian movement needs to stop splintering itself into smaller and smaller ineffectual units. The house is on fire and its time we all woke up before the Republic is lost forever!
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I agree with Clive. There is little difference in Democrates and Republicans…both are corrupt and both, at varying speeds, have progressively taken the US furhter and further from the constituion. Ron Paul, like Pat Buchanan, has no chance in the GOP. With every show of support from the voters they are ignored or destroyed…same goes for the “mainstream” “conservative” talk show elite that are, generally, GOP talking heads. An alliance w/Palin may be beneficial as she will be destroyed by the GOP and doesn’t stand a chance at getting the Republican nomination. Libertarians must unit and discussions w/other parties such as the Constitutionalists, and Alan Keyes (Christian party?) for any hope of survival for the republic.
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He’s a 12 term Republican. How well do you think his district would feel about him switching sides. I think you should give him a little more credit on knowing how the current political system works. Trust the man… he knows what he’s doing.
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Either DO something or shut the hell up. I am sick to death of all these politians screaming “imma fix things” and here is where we are. Ron Paul: Either put up or shut up….period.
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Mr. Ron Paul, If you can HOLD true TO your domestic agenda, and begin once again to swing the pendilium the other way back to smaller government, more conservative fiscally, with a STRONGER DEFENCE, uphold the family values and traditions, begin to DE-EUROPE-ANIZE our Nation, and most importantly restore the TRUST of the People of Israel, that we as a nation, against the judgment of the rest of the world, will stand with the Jewish State against terrorist of any kind instead of bow at their feet, and this Nation, that has in times past, seen the hand of God move through it’s people will once again have the favor of God on it’s side. Let the people be led by the people! Not just ONE mans opinion!
Thanks, END THE FED
Tom Meyers
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AMEN!, Brother. Well said!
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And we will act in terrorist ways against any we label as terrorist for we are the great masters of the world…
Sorry but I don’t agree with you about how we should just blindly side with Israel against anyone labeled as a terrorist or as I get the impression you are leaning more towards anyone that is not christian or jew.
If you knew what Congressman Paul would probably say it would be to get out of all those countries and if they have disputes then let them dispute and we would just prefer to trade and be happy without the conflict of a war. G.W. should have just said we are going to World War 3 instead of War on terror, it’s the same damn thing!
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Ramsey Clark once said: “We’re not a democracy. It’s a terrible misunderstanding and a slander to the idea of democracy to call us that. In reality, we’re a plutocracy: a government by the wealthy.”
Hence, unless the US citizens wake up and realize the significance of this sad fact stated by Mr. Clark, Ron Paul can per se never become President.
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Brandulph, in fact we are not, nor were we ever, a democracy. The founders understood that democracies eventually were taken over by tyrants and were viable only for short periods of time, thus they set up a representative democracy or a Republic, with safe guards against rule by a majority w/o constitutional consideration. However, as we have seen since the 1800’s, the constitution can be ignored and changed w/o imput from voters. It is the job of the people (we) to stop the traders.
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you obviously don’t know what a republic is.. A republic is a type of a representative democracy. The only difference between a republic and any other type of representative democracy in the world, is that we have a head of state instead of a monarch.
yes we have done great harm to the constitution but that doesn’t undermine the principles of a republic form of government.
“In the United States Founding Fathers like James Madison defined republic in terms of representative democracy as opposed to only having direct democracy[6], and this usage is still employed by many viewing themselves as “republicans”. In modern political science, republicanism refers to a specific ideology that is based on civic virtue and is considered distinct from ideologies such as liberalism.” – wiki
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“The only difference between a republic and any other type of representative democracy in the world, is that we have a head of state instead of a monarch.” Hmmm… sean, I suggest you spend a few munites with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_monarchies
Also read my answer to Mark of October 28, 2009 at 9:05 pm
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I am aware of the US democracy being a “representative democracy” and not a “direct democracy”, and I have no doubt about Ramsay Clark also being aware of that when he uttered his statement quored.
That however, does not change the reality and significance of what Mr. Clark said. You do live in a plutocracy, and who ever you vote for, will be a person groomed and chosen for the race by the plutocrates, i.e. the tyrants who have taken over the US… and!… by and large also the EU.:-)
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i agree..
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The reality is that people with power can do a lot of damage without even looking guilty or being caught, in any system. I do think so.
So a representative democracy should work better for a larger population. But one has to assume that people can at least try their best to be honest and productive for what is needed. But is not happening for some reason, and that reason has been labeled ‘corruption’.
So we are left to question the reasons for that corruption so that one can elect better.
I was wondering how many bills have been written in the last decades, and out of those which ones are really addressing the problems, or having any good results. Or actually being discussed.
What I perceive is that the leadership is faulting the population for not being better, so it’s fair for the people to question their work method and their results. Particularly when they are keeping most of ‘the produce’.
Hopes and trust have been shattered. Now what?
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I would love to see Ron Paul run as a Libertarian, because that is what he is. I also hope the Republican Party stands down in 2012 for Dr Ron Paul.
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I would love to see an independent run for president. The 2 party system in this country is broken. I would have to question his age though. My other question is how does he get media attention? The mass media in this country did not give him fair coverage last time and I don’t think it would be better if he ran again. Jesse Ventura is my guy!
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I have hundreds of reasons to vote for this blessed man, but to simplify it for the 3%ers out there who voted no, I state the following:
VOTE THE DUMB-o-KRAUTs OUT!!! EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM!!!
AREN’T YOU SICK ALREADY? HOW MUCH MORE DAMAGE TO THIS COUNTRY ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
One thing I’d like to stress. I vote intelligent conservative, not plain old Republican because most of them are liberal at heart, thank you Mr. McCain, you never wanted the job and it was too obvious.
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Of course Ron Paul will win a yes in this poll, it’s his website. I love Ron Paul, and that’s coming from an anarcho-socialist like me! Libertarianism is a far more achievable goal than social anarchism, so I’ll take it. We need politicians to represent the people, and as long as that happens, I will be content.
And I know that people reading this may think less of me because of my views, but please know what my views entail before you bash me for them. I like the idea of government, but only government that does not see itself as permanent or overpowering of the people. The people need to be the government.
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Thanks for your comments, Tony. A government that is “cemented” and/or “overpowering” usually gets populated by users and criminals who see themselves as “rulers”. I believe we have that already and we NEED to change it.
People with opposing views need to get together instead of keeping their votes cast to those who “tout” their philolophy but NEVER or SELDOM vote/pass laws that way.
I’m with you all the way, Tony. The only “change” we need is a government that will reflect not only what people think and want, but should strike a balance so no one is left out of our government. Dissenting views should be held in respect to see how they can be adapted to serve “we the people”.
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