Conservative Coalition

[satchelmcqueen]

Mitt won't have shot once it's just him and Dr. Paul

thats what he knows, as do all of them. they only dream they had the fire behind RPs campaign for their own.

 

[billyjoeallen]

The Media won't let this be about the issues. Antiwar New Hampshire voted for McCain becaise the media didn't tell them he was pro-war.

Of course I would Prefer a Ron Paul/Andrew Napolitano ticket, but I would support a Paul/Romney ticket or even a Romney/Paul ticket if that was the only choice.

I am voting for Paul if he is on the ballot. If he is not, I will write his name in. Romney will get my support only and if he stops attacking Dr. Paul and RP's positions. BUT if he does that, welcome to the r3VOLution, Mitt!

 

[steph3n]

And i might add, other candidates are so jelous of the fire we RP guys have and what we can do. It seems to me they are grasping at straws to get a piece of us. They are so afraid of pauls message going further and into the ears of all of America. Dont let them ride on our coat tails. Be strong for Ron and not them. (and im talking about the candidates themselves...not their supporters. They are human just like us, we can turn them on to RP if done right)

done right is important, that isn't through being insulting and not welcoming their questions.....so many examples even here where someone questioning Ron's FP views gets told to leave by someone as you can't be a supporter and for the war this is a big turnoff

 

[jclay2]

As Paul supporters we are against basically every other candidate. The theme that flies around here is that everyone has failed us. My first reaction to reading your post was to point out flaws in romney and just trash away. However, I know then you would not get a good view of Ron Paul if we did that. I am truly worried that the conservative coalition is for the most part destroyed. Under the Republicans Government Spending went up nearly 50 percent. In these days everyone puts on the costume of a conservative but if you look at their record they have nothing to show for it. Therefore, I am challenging you tiannam to go and look at the record of both Paul and Romney and decide for yourself who is the true conservative. Youtube them both and do your research. I would be very interested in your reaction to Paul and Romney after digging up some more research on their record.

 

[billyjoeallen]

Dr. Paul has said on the record today that he believes Gov. Romneys change to pro-life is sincere. I think we should trust the good Doctor and trust that his instincts are sound.

A soldier has to choose which hill is worth dying for. Dr. Paul is taking a stand and we should follow his lead.

 

[Tiannam]

Thanks for all the replies.

And I agree that Mitt Romney was unnecessarily aggressive towards Ron Paul at the debates, and I do hope he apologizes for that.

But I've researched and found that Ron Paul would be a good VP or cabinet member, and I'm sure Romney will see that if he's nominated and has to choose his cabinet. Since he's been in the business, and private sector his whole life, he knows how to put a good team together to get things done, and I've seen that Ron Paul really wants to get things done

I know that you guys really are true and through for Ron Paul and will stand by him all the way, but if he ever happens to drop out would your support ever go to Romney? Because if Romney drops out and Paul is still in it, my support would surely go to him.

 

[hvac ak47]

Now that Thompson is out, yes I would vote Mitt over the others.

 

[godawgs]

Thanks for all the replies.

And I agree that Mitt Romney was unnecessarily aggressive towards Ron Paul at the debates, and I do hope he apologizes for that.

But I've researched and found that Ron Paul would be a good VP or cabinet member, and I'm sure Romney will see that if he's nominated and has to choose his cabinet. Since he's been in the business, and private sector his whole life, he knows how to put a good team together to get things done, and I've seen that Ron Paul really wants to get things done

I know that you guys really are true and through for Ron Paul and will stand by him all the way, but if he ever happens to drop out would your support ever go to Romney? Because if Romney drops out and Paul is still in it, my support would surely go to him.

The only way I would consider voting for Romney in the general election (which would mean Paul lost) would be if Paul is not running as an independent and Romney took 30 seconds of his debate time this Thursday to apologize about being rude to Dr. Paul and subsequently all of his passioniate supporters.

 

[Tiannam]

The only way I would consider voting for Romney in the general election (which would mean Paul lost) would be if Paul is not running as an independent and Romney took 30 seconds of his debate time this Thursday to apologize about being rude to Dr. Paul and subsequently all of his passioniate supporters.

I'm actually talking to the Mitt supporters right now and we're trying to get Mitt to apologize to Paul at the next debate. I want them two to build strong relations.

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Perfect scenerio

Romney gets all the Republican votes
Paul gets all the Libertarian/independent votes

Republicans win general election.

 

[hvac ak47]

I'm actually talking to the Mitt supporters right now and we're trying to get Mitt to apologize to Paul at the next debate. I want them two to build strong relations.

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Perfect scenerio

Romney gets all the Republican votes
Paul gets all the Libertarian/independent votes

Republicans win general election.

If he refused to apologize, would this throw a flag up for you to consider his character flawed?

 

[dreicher]

I would consider Mitt Romney in the general election if Dr. Paul completely drops out of the presidential race, and I agree that Gov. Romney needs to apologize in order to redeem his character.

 

[msirilla]

Thanks for all the replies.

And I agree that Mitt Romney was unnecessarily aggressive towards Ron Paul at the debates, and I do hope he apologizes for that.

But I've researched and found that Ron Paul would be a good VP or cabinet member, and I'm sure Romney will see that if he's nominated and has to choose his cabinet. Since he's been in the business, and private sector his whole life, he knows how to put a good team together to get things done, and I've seen that Ron Paul really wants to get things done

I know that you guys really are true and through for Ron Paul and will stand by him all the way, but if he ever happens to drop out would your support ever go to Romney? Because if Romney drops out and Paul is still in it, my support would surely go to him.

My answer: no, I wouldn't.

As I said earlier in this thread, I don't find Romney to be a genuine conservative. Once again, the issues I brought up mostly have to do with Big vs. small Government:

the IRS
the Federal Reserve
the Department of Education
the War on Drugs
Social Security and other entitlement programs
THE PATRIOT ACT (and all that is connected to it, like, the Real ID act)
the "War on Terror"

Romney isn't even close to a paleo-conservative position on any of these.

And that's not to mention our expansionist, nation-building addiction.

Nothing against Romney, personally. Just don't find him to be a genuine conservative.

 

[mudburn]

I am so glad that this thread didn't hasn't gotten trolled (or bombed by rudeness). I would love to see Mitt apologize. Such an act (along with this thread) would actually cause me to take a really sincere look at him and his positions. I think dialog between the two campaigns/candidates would be good, but there are certain issues that are incredibly important and that have drawn us to RP that can't just be ignored or looked over. It is the message, not the man.

dp

 

[billyjoeallen]

Thanks for all the replies.

And I agree that Mitt Romney was unnecessarily aggressive towards Ron Paul at the debates, and I do hope he apologizes for that.

But I've researched and found that Ron Paul would be a good VP or cabinet member, and I'm sure Romney will see that if he's nominated and has to choose his cabinet. Since he's been in the business, and private sector his whole life, he knows how to put a good team together to get things done, and I've seen that Ron Paul really wants to get things done

I know that you guys really are true and through for Ron Paul and will stand by him all the way, but if he ever happens to drop out would your support ever go to Romney? Because if Romney drops out and Paul is still in it, my support would surely go to him.

Governor Romney is the best of the rest, but he has a lot of catching up to do as far as putting out a small government, pro freedom message. As Dr. Paul has said "You can't just pay lip service to the Constitution."

And he won't drop out, not until after the convention at least. If he doesn't get at least a VP slot I will right him in even if he quits altogether.

Governor Flip-flop needs Dr. No to balance the ticket. A cabinet level position is not sufficient.

 

[satchelmcqueen]

Thanks for all the replies.

And I agree that Mitt Romney was unnecessarily aggressive towards Ron Paul at the debates, and I do hope he apologizes for that.

But I've researched and found that Ron Paul would be a good VP or cabinet member, and I'm sure Romney will see that if he's nominated and has to choose his cabinet. Since he's been in the business, and private sector his whole life, he knows how to put a good team together to get things done, and I've seen that Ron Paul really wants to get things done

I know that you guys really are true and through for Ron Paul and will stand by him all the way, but if he ever happens to drop out would your support ever go to Romney? Because if Romney drops out and Paul is still in it, my support would surely go to him.

For myself, even if Paul dropped out, Ild still write him in anyway. I just dont belive a word any of the other candidates say. Their records do not prove out like Pauls does. So no , i just could not vote for Romney and live with myself. RP no matter what for me. Besides, the field is narrowing as we speak and now Paul will be able to speak more and his stance will be accepted by more than anyone could ever imagine. Stay with the man folks.

 

[msirilla]

I'm very open to having my impression that Romney is no conservative corrected (if it's wrong), but it's statements like these that solidify my impression:

Romney: "First, we have to tackle the problems head on. If I am your President, in my first 100 days, I will roll up my sleeves, and I will personally bring together industry, labor, Congressional and state leaders to develop a plan to rebuild America's automotive leadership. It will be one that works for Michigan and that works for the American taxpayers."

Click here for the full piece.

It's precisely this kind of "activist government" posturing that makes Mitt sound more like he's slouching towards fascism than standing as a solid constitutional conservative!

But, hey, maybe you can set me straight...

 

[steph3n]

I'm very open to being corrected about my impression that Romney is no conservative, but it's statements like these that solidify my impression:

Romney: "First, we have to tackle the problems head on. If I am your President, in my first 100 days, I will roll up my sleeves, and I will personally bring together industry, labor, Congressional and state leaders to develop a plan to rebuild America's automotive leadership. It will be one that works for Michigan and that works for the American taxpayers."

Here's the full piece.

Sounds more like a slouching towards fascism than a solid constitutional conservative!

But, hey, maybe you can set me straight...

hrmmmm, not always my friend, you can work with businesses to revive and industry through capitalism and FREE MARKETS.

 

[trout007]

I only registered Republican because I had to to vote in the Florida Primaries. The next day I plan on getting this stain off of me. If Ron Paul isn't on the ballet I'll be voting Libertarian again. Sorry but I learned any compromise between liberty and more government and the big government wins. It takes those small wins until we end up with what we have today.

 

[billyjoeallen]

Uh, Mister Romney guy-

The whole reason Thompson entered the race was because the GOP base was clearly dissatisfied with the East Coast elitist frontrunners (Romney, 9iu11iani, and McAmnesty.)
Huck snowed the idiots and Anti-Mormons so the base was split. Now we have a good shot at scooping up half of the Fredheads and taking out Julie in his home state of New Yawk.

How much money is Mitt prepared to invest in this contest? How much will he have left after the market finds a bottom?

Huck is going to Fizzle fo shizzle and Doc can hold his own in a fair fight. Mitt needs us as much as we need him. Team Romney has to give the Doc some respect or we are all just gonna sit it out and watch Hillary take you down, assuming you survive the The MSM/McCain assault.

 

[mudburn]

. . . If Ron Paul isn't on the ballet I'll be voting Libertarian again. . .

Dr. Paul won't be on the ballet -- he can't dance. Said so himself!