Marcus Carey wrote that Massie's victory is another example of "politics as usual". His commentary is here.
Since he didn't allow my response, I'm posting it here.
Marcus, you talk a lot about Massie's money as evidence of politics as usual, but you don't recognize that the source of the money is a clear break from politics as usual. Money to politicians usually ensures that special interests are protected. However, money donated to Massie can't be expected to buy favors, as donors send the money with the objective that the government LEAVES THEM ALONE. You have to study what kind of people donate to the Ron Paul movement. The record-breaking money bombs are not from people who want favors from government. There you have a clear break from politics as usual, but apparently you're such a sore loser that can't recognize it.
Also, money by itself doesn't determine who wins a race. Even if the second-place finisher had more money than Massie, it doesn't guarantee she would have won. Trey Grayson had a lot of money and he lost.
Lastly, the candidates' stands on the issues of were nowhere near the same. Although non-interventionism might be a minor issue for you, it is a deal breaker for a lot of people. Many don't want to die in a war in favor of Israel against a country that isn't a threat to the security of the United States. The establishment candidates support the Department of Homeland Security, so the positions of the candidates on the issues are nowhere near the same unless you don't see how the policies some of them support strengthen the American police state.
Since he didn't allow my response, I'm posting it here.
Marcus, you talk a lot about Massie's money as evidence of politics as usual, but you don't recognize that the source of the money is a clear break from politics as usual. Money to politicians usually ensures that special interests are protected. However, money donated to Massie can't be expected to buy favors, as donors send the money with the objective that the government LEAVES THEM ALONE. You have to study what kind of people donate to the Ron Paul movement. The record-breaking money bombs are not from people who want favors from government. There you have a clear break from politics as usual, but apparently you're such a sore loser that can't recognize it.
Also, money by itself doesn't determine who wins a race. Even if the second-place finisher had more money than Massie, it doesn't guarantee she would have won. Trey Grayson had a lot of money and he lost.
Lastly, the candidates' stands on the issues of were nowhere near the same. Although non-interventionism might be a minor issue for you, it is a deal breaker for a lot of people. Many don't want to die in a war in favor of Israel against a country that isn't a threat to the security of the United States. The establishment candidates support the Department of Homeland Security, so the positions of the candidates on the issues are nowhere near the same unless you don't see how the policies some of them support strengthen the American police state.
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