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Jack Cafferty: As the race for the Republican nomination heats up, there is one candidate who has been largely ignored by the mainstream media, shame on us, he deserves more attention from us than he’s getting. Ron Paul makes a lot of sense and more people ought to listen to him. The Texas Congressman has visionary ideas about where the country ought to be going and what sea changes are necessary in order for the US to continue being a superpower.
When Ron Paul ran for the Republican nomination in 2008, he talked about the economy imploding, the untenable nature of the national debt, the eventual destruction of our currency, and the limited role for government. He showed tremendous fundraising ability and had an absolutely rabid base of support, problem was it was too small.
In the four years since then, a lot of the things Ron Paul warned us about have happened: we’re deeper in debt, a lot deeper, the dollar is worth quite a bit less, the federal government increasingly dysfunctional and the country is more divided maybe than at any time since the Civil War.
Yes, Ron Paul is a conservative, but he’s not one of those who goes around hitting people over the head with his bible, and looking at the current batch of Republican wannabes, especially in light of some of the stuff that’s come out of Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry’s mouth in the last 24 hours, Ron Paul stands out as maybe the only adult in the room.
In politics, just like in life, it’s often the timing that makes the difference. In the case of Ron Paul, it seems events over the last four years have finally caught up with the candidate. Paul’s message hasn’t changed, but the urgency of what he’s saying has increased dramatically, and it seems like this time, more people may be listening. He came within an eyelash of finishing first in the Iowa Straw Poll, less than 200 votes behind Michele Bachmann out of nearly 17,000 votes cast, again, a fact that was largely overlooked by the mainstream media.
Michele Bachmann has no chance of being the next president of the United States. Maybe Ron Paul should be. Here’s the question, is Ron Paul the only grown-up running for president on the Republican side? Go to CNN.com/CaffertyFile and post a comment on my blog or go to our post on the Situation Room’s Facebook page. You know the media has got to start listening and covering this guy a little bit more Wolf, he may be a player this time around.
Wolf Blitzer: Well he already is a player. Ron Paul certainly has influenced the other Republican candidates. Four years ago as you correctly point out he was basically saying the same thing, but now more and more Republicans are beginning to say the same thing that he’s been saying for a while. Alright, you’re going to get a ton of answers, a ton of views on this question Jack, standby, I’m anxious to hear what our viewers think.
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Wolf Blitzer: Let’s go to Jack Cafferty though; he’s got the Cafferty File, Jack.
Jack Cafferty: A bucolic setting, question this hour: is Ron Paul the only grown-up running for president on the Republican side? Jaret writes:
“Yes! The real question is; Are Americans ready to put on their big boy pants and accept some of the truths Ron Paul has been telling us for decades? We’re broke, our wars are a racket, the Fed is destroying our currency, the Congress is ripping us off, the threat of terrorism has been exaggerated. We’re never going to agree on everything, so let’s focus on agreeing on one thing, that we should all be free.”
Andy writes:
“The only grown-up? I don’t know… What I do know is he gets little or no media coverage even after he practically tied Michele Bachmann in the Ames Straw Poll, and that’s her home turf.”
Jeff writes:
“An adult would not advocate some of the insane policies that Ron Paul does, though he is deserving of respect for the consistency of his views.”
Tony writes:
“Not only is Dr. Paul the only grown-up in the race, he’s the only candidate who is mature enough to tell us the truth, even if it’s unpleasant. After listening to him I’m reminded that there are still good leaders out there who actually want us to be free and live in peace. Refreshing to hear an honest, unscripted heartfelt candidate who speaks passionately and truthfully about the issues that matter to us all.”
Tommy writes from North Carolina on Facebook:
“Ron Paul is not the only adult in the Republican race, just the only honest one.”
And Tony in Topeka writes:
“He might not be the only adult, but I can’t think of another. By the way Jack, I think the real question should be; why is the media not covering Congressman Paul? John Stewart did an amazing piece on his Daily Show last night; sometimes I wonder whose side the media is on.”
If you want to read more about this, you’ll find it on my blog, CNN.com/CaffertyFile or through our post on the Situation Room’s Facebook page, Wolf…
Wolf Blitzer: I know he has a lot of ardent, passionate supporters – I hear from them every single day. Jack, thanks very much for that question.
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Ron Paul can never win the presidency. If he does (will never happen) he would be assassinated if he carried out what he preaches he will do.
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Indeed, Jesus Christ is coming soon ! Are you ready ? Turn To JESUS CHRIST – God of Creation, and you will be saved !
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fuckin a!
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pity the Republican nomination was stacked against him….
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The bill HR 347 passed the House with a vote of 399-3, which has a majority of Republican members. Note it was also introduced by a Republican. As far as the NDAA again it firmly states that it will not have the same effect on US citizens. The bill is only designed to deal with terroism. Ron Paul’s agendas are not based in truth, but meant to deceive his followers into a radical agenda
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Wolf kind of is a jackass.
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Ron Paul 2012!
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American people will show they don’t give a fuck and its easy to get brain washed come in November when they vote for one of the corporate poppets.
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Ron Paul 2012!
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Is it just me or does Cafferty seem to think Wolf is a jackass?
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He can’t win cus people fall for the stupid idea that he is unelectable. Please define unelectable because I can guarantee you that unless the economy turns into a complete shit hole then Paul is the only one that can win. This is what i have to say to the people who label him unelectable: He is electable if you vote for him.
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After two terms of Bush, I seriously question the ability of Republicans to elect competent leadership for their party.Either that or elections are now completely rigged and out of the American public’s control.Ron Paul is a true conservative as well as a deep believer in the liberty and privacy the constitution used to provide before 9/11.
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Except Paul is last in delegate count?
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Delegates is the only thing that matters.
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Do you want to know how the vote freud against Ron Paul is being pulled off ??? I found a vidio on You- Tube called ” Hacking Democracy” that blows apart the truth behind the defect in the Diebolt Machines. It runs almost 11/2 hours, but it is the BOMB to blow the election apart.Watch till the end, it will make it perfectly clear !! Then you will understand , and I hope you will as ANGRY as I am now . This needs to go super vireal on the web. Ron Paul 2012
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Ron Paul Ron Paul Ron Paul
youtubecom/watch?v=L9BtXMy-En0&list=PLA4C5356ECE58C4B9&index=1&feature=plcp
Which politician in world history ever had more than 100 songs for him?? . . . and counting. Measure this man in music even
Always hit like/dislike , if your opinion matters, show it !
♥ Power to Paul ♥ 2012
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Just registered Republican for my states primary, and guess who I’m voting for? Ron Paul!!! WooT!WooT!
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Just registered Republican for my states primary, and guess who I’m voting for? Ron Paul!!! WooT!WooT!
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Hard to say a guy who can’t win a GOP primary/caucus needs more attention.
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cafferty has a really big stick up his ass, like all the time
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Yeah, she had no chance either..
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totally brah
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totally brah
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Fuck that wanker who called Ron Paul’s policies “insane”, what’s insane is the CURRENT policies passing in Washington, and the CURRENT state of affairs. The goddamn status-quo is insane.
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lol, I love how he says Michele Bachmann has ‘no chance’ of being the next President, exactly what a lot of media crack-pots and fellow candidates have said about Ron Paul, who damn-well should be, and needs to be, the next President of the United States.
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RON PAUL!!
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