Donald Luskin has now endorsed John McCain [CONFIRMED]

[affa]

That's because you see Ron Paul as this guy who is up against some conspiracy who doesn't compromise. The compromises have been going on for quite some time, Ron Paul has gained a lot of power this past year.

how is Luskin leaving the campaign a compromise? i don't get what you're saying.

 

[Sauron]

i agree, that's why i said 1 or 2.

Would the Ron Paul we know hoard all his friends for himself and not let his GOP rivals get any of the good wealth? That would be selfish. The man has enough good supporters to go around.

 

[seeker1]

I was thinking the same thing...

On a positive note, this incident HAS revealed more of the antiPaul people we have around here...PC Libertarians of the Cato/Reason variety.

But I don't know too many libertarians of any other kind.

 

[integrity]

On a positive note, this incident HAS revealed more of the antiPaul people we have around here...PC Libertarians of the Cato/Reason variety.

the neocons you mean? I hate the fake libertarians.... they make liberty so confusing.

 

[Deborah K]

Yeeeeeeeeeesss! Schiff is better anyway, plus we got another one of our guys infiltrating the McCain camp. We probably wouldn't have gotten Schiff if we didn't get Luskin first.

I agree Schiff is better. Been following him since last summer. Bought his book Crash Proof. We have been following his advice in it. My offer still stands, anyone who wants to read his book but can't afford to buy it, IM me and I will send you the pdf - I bought the book and the pdf. It is definitely a MUST read.

Still freaking over Luskin though. It is creepy to me that someone so dedicated to Ron Paul could so easily switch to a known CFR elitist -globalist -war mongering -PTSD- loser. He will NEVER win against Hillary.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Sorry pal, I don't owe Lew Rockwell any apology. He's just another fill in the blank blogger in my view. He's a bit on the kooky side as well. How about you man up and call a spade a spade? This story is simply untrue and full of speculation like so many other editorial stories we see on internet blogs. "Ghostwriter's" like Lew Rockwell come a dime a dozen. In fact, he may even have some responsibility to the controversial, anonymously written articles published in Ron Paul newsletters. The reality is that Don Luskin would never change his endorsement of Ron Paul because of his long-standing personal relationship with him. Lew Rockwell should research his facts a bit more. This isn't the first time he's slipped... Rockwell is just bitter because Ron perhaps has distanced himself from him and decided not run for the Libertarian Party. End of story.

I will say it again. This thread needs to be buried, or filed into "Hot Topics". I believe it has veered off course of the Grassroots subject.

You appear to be having difficulty reading, sharedvoice. Mr. Rockwell's announcement is confirmed on the Ron Paul 2008 PCC website.

http://people.ronpaul2008.com/campaign-updates/2008/02/07/luskin-leaves-paul-for-mccain/

What part of this do you not understand?

Luskin Leaves Paul for McCain

Donald Luskin informed us today that he is stepping down as an economic advisor to Ron Paul and signing on to the John McCain campaign.

 

[Mystile]

the neocons you mean? I hate the fake libertarians.... they make liberty so confusing.

neocons are liberals such as Giuliani, Shillery, Lieberman and McCain. These fake libertarians are more like Romney or Thompson. There's a lot of overlap though.

 

[Fields]

On a positive note, this incident HAS revealed more of the antiPaul people we have around here...PC Libertarians of the Cato/Reason variety.

ummmm, 2 of the new foreign policy advisors are Cato Fellows....

 

[sharedvoice]

It's a confirmed story not imaginative writing.

You're so sure of yourself and so confident and so wrong. Get over it.

Well, I didn't see the official post and I don't believe anything unless I hear it directly from the campaign itself. I thought this information was from Lew Rockwell's site. Quoting everything he says as truth, when in fact this is not the case (most of the time). I still think the guy is a kook. Enough said. lol

Don Luskin may have his own reasons for doing so. The campaign will still move forward. Ultimately, I believe his heart will remain true to Ron Paul. We shall see.

 

[Joe3113]

ummmm, 2 of the new foreign policy advisors are Cato Fellows....

I don't trust Cato for a second.

 

[MsDoodahs]

Well, I didn't see the official post. I thought this information was coming directly from Lew Rockwell's site. I still think the guy is a kook. Enough said. LOL!

Enough said? Uh...NOPE. LOL!

You've revealed that you completely lack any personal integrity.

That's actually quite a bit better than an apology, since if you'd been man enough to offer one, I'd have to respect you for it.

This way, there's no need to offer you even the tiniest modicum of respect.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Well, I didn't see the official post and I don't believe anything unless I hear it directly from the campaign itself. I thought this information was from Lew Rockwell's site. Quoting everything he says as truth, when in fact this is not the case (most of the time). I still think the guy is a kook. Enough said. lol

Don Luskin may have his own reasons for doing so. The campaign will still move forward. Ultimately, I believe his heart will remain true to Ron Paul. We shall see.

NO. You insulted the man and you were WRONG! You owe him an apology and you should know that.

 

[clintontj72]

Enough said? Uh...NOPE. LOL!

You've revealed that you completely lack any personal integrity.

That's actually quite a bit better than an apology, since if you'd been man enough to offer one, I'd have to respect you for it.

This way, there's no need to offer you even the tiniest modicum of it.

You are quite divisive in your replies...as a moderator I would expect more. I agree with you of course, but I wouldn't expect moderators to use words like sh#t#$d and attack peoples integrity...this really confuses me. Please show better leadership on these boards

 

[Sauron]

Still freaking over Luskin though. It is creepy to me that someone so dedicated to Ron Paul could so easily switch to a known CFR elitist -globalist -war mongering -PTSD- loser. He will NEVER win against Hillary.

Not everybody sees the world in such black and white terms. Lots of people said Bush would never win in 2000 and 2004. Now we have people saying nobody but Paul can beat a woman.

 

[syborius]

What, yesterday was it he was on Fox and he told Cavuto that he'd support Ron Paul 'til the end, even if he had to write-in Ron Paul.

Now what's this?

It's called briefcase of money...

 

[LibertyEagle]

clintontj72,

Moderators are human beings and believe it or not, sometimes they act like it.

The fact still remains that 3 of our members terribly insulted a man who has been consistent in his support for Dr. Paul since before many of us were born. Personally, I don't think that should go by, without recognition, or apology. Do you?

The choice is yours.

 

[sharedvoice]

Enough said? Uh...NOPE. LOL!

You've revealed that you completely lack any personal integrity.

That's actually quite a bit better than an apology, since if you'd been man enough to offer one, I'd have to respect you for it.

This way, there's no need to offer you even the tiniest modicum of respect.

Who are you to judge me on personal integrity especially because I don't believe everything that comes out of blog post including Lew Rockwell's fingertips? As an individual I question everything. That demonstrates a lack of understanding of Liberty on your part. Glad I'm not after your vote.

 

[Deborah K]

Not everybody sees the world in such black and white terms. Lots of people said Bush would never win in 2000 and 2004. Now we have people saying nobody but Paul can beat a woman.

uh......skewz me ......but I don't "see the world in such black and white terms"....if I did, I doubt I would be a Ron Paul supporter.

 

[freelance]

You appear to be having difficulty reading, sharedvoice.

The lack of three Rs seems to have reached epidemic proportions on these forums. Nothing new there.

 

[Deborah K]

Luskin just made himself look like a flake with that decision.