Are you going to switch to Libertarian after the elections, or stay Republican?

[hillbilly]

Oh yes, and Lucille--- I find this defeatism quite depressing myself, too.

 

[AggieforPaul]

Stay Republican. There will be future Ron Paul Republians. Anybody with the resume and the money would be stupid not to try given Ron Paul's unprecedented fund raising success.

 

[Russellk30]

Party loyalty is a politcal liability

Oh yes, and Lucille--- I find this defeatism quite depressing myself, too.

I fail to see how it is defeatist to not give the Republican Party a chance. I was never a Republican. My family members were never Republican. I am not giving up on anything. If anything, you see that only yourselves have been defeated because so many are giving up on the party. I am sorry. I hope things get better for you, but don’t make people feel guilty for not participating in a failed institution.

There have been many freedom movements within the Republican Party in the past, but all have failed. The core of the party will not accept libertarian principles anytime soon. You are unwilling to accept the arguments presented and wont respond in any meaningful manner beyond more persuasion and stating that you are “depressed.”

Sorry you are depressed, but I have never been so optimistic. This movement will go on with or without the Republican Party. They can help themselves and accept libertarian positions or they can ignore us and watch their base continue to shrink. Either way, no tear shall be shed from my eyes.

If you don’t want to give up on “Your" party, fine, but don’t insult the intelligence of those that do not want anything to do with an organization that has been either corrupt or inept for decades while actively suppressing civil liberties here at home and spreading fear and mistrust throughout the world.

 

[wortguy]

Constitution Party for me, although I am all for the new Ron Paul Republicans taking over the party, but we will wait and see how that goes.

 

[Russellk30]

Hillbilly

"Does the government fear us? Or do we fear the government? When the people fear the government, tyranny has found victory. The federal government is our servant, not our master!"- Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson founded the Democratic Party. If you knew that you would also know that strict party affiliation and loyalty is a political flaw.

 

[JeffSchulman]

I'm gonna do what Ron did, that is, become a lifetime national LP party member and stay registered Republican.

 

[Goldwater Conservative]

The only reason we even have to have this discussion is because our voting laws make it impossible to express a preference other "this is my guy, I give a thumbs down equally to all the others." Reform that so you can rate, rank, or approve/disapprove candidates, and there will be no reason to stay with the GOP.

 

[mhipshir]

Yes, of course. I've voted Libertarian since 1984. (I'm changing parties to vote for Ron Paul this primary.)

 

[Immortal Technique]

http://www.constitutionparty.com/

 

[Richandler]

If you register Libertarian it's completely useless. Libertarians will never win. Ever. The 2 party system is fine, it's just a matter of getting ethical individuals to run. I voted for a couple Libertarians last time and I realized I wasted my vote and would have been just as good not to vote at all.

 

[Bradley in DC]

I for one will likely follow Dr. Paul's lead. That said, the LP is not recognized in DC so there is no benefit of leaving the Republican Party for me in that sense. One could be a registered Republican in DC AND simultaneously a paid up member of the LP (as I was for a time many years ago).

 

[Goldwater Conservative]

I voted for a couple Libertarians last time and I realized I wasted my vote and would have been just as good not to vote at all.

1 = 0 ?

 

[Quirkydude]

Under no circumstances will I vote for McCain. I am waivering on whether or not I would cast a vote for Romney. Romney said that Ron Paul "deserves to be laughed at". ...so no, I wouldn't vote for him either.

 

[Number19]

He writes the truth

Have you been to the Republican Executive Committee meeting in your county? The old ways are getting the national press, but it's not unusual now to see 40% or more of the ACTIVE local members are Ron Paul Republicans. THIS is how we take over, by being active at the Grassroots, and taking over the party from the bottom up...

Listen to this patriot. This is the only way it will ever happen.

 

[Eponym_mi]

The 2 party system is fine, it's just a matter of getting ethical individuals to run.

No, it sucks. Freedom loving people get lumped in with and trampled over by statists, which compromises everyone's position on a variety of issues. The two party system promotes mob rule and completely ignores minority views.

Moreover, the two party system is the antithesis of freedom. Why should anyone be limited to only two choices?

 

[Number19]

Ron stays in the Republican party because he knows third parties are not viable...

I don't know how widely it is known, but RP maintains his Lifetime membership in the Libertarian Party.

 

[Eponym_mi]

Listen to this patriot. This is the only way it will ever happen.

Spare us the patriot crap. RP has been fighting this same battle for 30 years...nothing will change within the GOP.

 

[Number19]

Here's one

Now, quick, name ONE thing Ron Paul has got done in the Republican Party...quick now, JUST ONE THING.

It took me a few seconds to type this, but - he got elected to Congress.

 

[Russellk30]

If you register Libertarian it's completely useless. Libertarians will never win. Ever. The 2 party system is fine, it's just a matter of getting ethical individuals to run. I voted for a couple Libertarians last time and I realized I wasted my vote and would have been just as good not to vote at all.

Are you.... God?! Thank you for looking into the future for us. I guess that settles this debate. Alright everybody, no more posts regarding this subject. God has spoken and we all know what to do now. Republican for life!

 

[seeker1]

That wasn't the question

It took me a few seconds to type this, but - he got elected to Congress.

In thirty years as a Republican in Congress what effect has he had on Congress?