Doug Wead: Some things about the Ron Paul campaign can't be discussed right now

[CPUd]

Yeah, I think we would all like to know the "secret" that he just can't tell us.

I think people are reading too much into that. He made that statement when directly asked a question about the inner workings of the campaign, and what was likely a private momernt. Rather than spin it or flat out lie to the interviewer, Wead was just trying to tactfully say he's not gonna answer that question.

Remember what happened the last time Wead mentioned a particular day was 'an important day'

 

[MelissaCato]

Maybe Mittens will do the honest thing, manup an do whats right for America and the Republican party - DROP OUT!!

 

[RickyJ]

Maybe Mittens will do the honest thing, manup an do whats right for America and the Republican party - DROP OUT!!

The bankers won't let him. They own him now.

 

[MelissaCato]

The bankers won't let him. They own him now.

That's exactly why he should. Would be Mittens best political move ever on the road to 2020. LOL

 

[Matthanuf06]

I really don't understand why people wouldn't vote for Romney/Rand. Sure it is 4 more years of Obama-lite, but it greatly enhances Rand's chance of winning in the future. As it stands now Rubio would probably wipe the floor with him. However, if he gets the VP slot then the tide will turn to his favor.

While this movement was always about integrity of the ideals, it also had a long-term vision. Voting Romney/Rand over Obama/Biden (or no vote) doesn't mean you agree with Romney, but rather you are taking a longer-term vision of the movement so that we can make real changes in the future. Voting GJ or not voting at all gets us Obama for 4 more years, then Rubio or Jeb Bush. Hip hip hooray. No thanks. If we are stuck with a shitty 4 or 8 years I'd rather at least have the light at the end of the tunnel to work towards.

 

[MelissaCato]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SfnnjtOxFE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[freedoms-light]

Can't say I even remotely agree wit the "wipe the floor" part but-
Don't want to think of the exposure and name recognition to be gained by a Rubio VP candidacy, not even considering
him winning and serving one or two terms as VP. Might give him too much of a head start on Rand for 2016/2020.

I really don't understand why people wouldn't vote for Romney/Rand. Sure it is 4 more years of Obama-lite, but it greatly enhances Rand's chance of winning in the future. As it stands now Rubio would probably wipe the floor with him. However, if he gets the VP slot then the tide will turn to his favor.

While this movement was always about integrity of the ideals, it also had a long-term vision. Voting Romney/Rand over Obama/Biden (or no vote) doesn't mean you agree with Romney, but rather you are taking a longer-term vision of the movement so that we can make real changes in the future. Voting GJ or not voting at all gets us Obama for 4 more years, then Rubio or Jeb Bush. Hip hip hooray. No thanks. If we are stuck with a shitty 4 or 8 years I'd rather at least have the light at the end of the tunnel to work towards.

 

[KMX]

The thing he can't tell us is, We have LOT'S of delegates to play with and we don't want to give the Establishment time to organize and ruin what we are doing.

 

[libertygirl2]

Romney is not going to ask Ron to be his VP. It would be political suicide. Have we all forgotten how much the establishment despises Ron Paul? The Republicans would rather lose to Obama than let Ron into their little club.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

Romney is not going to ask Ron to be his VP. It would be political suicide. Have we all forgotten how much the establishment despises Ron Paul? The Republicans would rather lose to Obama than let Ron into their little club.

Yea, for the establishment to support Ron Paul would be like the lion putting the thorn from his foot onto his crown. So let's take the crown from them and give it to the rightful owner at this time

 

[hrdman2luv]

It's not in the interest of Paul or Romney for a ruckus to take place at the convention. I'm sure both parties came together and agreed on some things conceding to Paul (Benton laid them out) in order to drown down the racking up of delegates and the impending chaos to take place at the convention.

Wasn't that the motivating force behind this movement? To shake things up. To make things more transparent. To weed out the corrupition, so that future generations can compete on the same lever as the establishment?

We all know, the only chaos that took place was either due from the GOP breaking their own rules, or the Romney people getting violent.

 

[RickyJ]

If some sort of deal has been made, and let's face it, that is a possibility considering Paul never went after Romney like he could have in this race, then I would like to hear what the deal is exactly. I have a feeling we aren't going to find out until the convention in August.

 

[Todd]

I will probably vote for Obama, for two reasons. One.... I actually think Obama is getting tired of war.

Sorry to disagree with you

US drone strikes in Yemen

Drone strikes in Pakistan

 

[Carlybee]

Romney will pick a VP that can help deliver the Tea Party and evangelical votes in the general. That will be someone who supports zionism.

 

[francisco]

Originally Posted by TrishW

I will probably vote for Obama, for two reasons. One.... I actually think Obama is getting tired of war.

Originally Posted by Todd


Sorry to disagree with you

US drone strikes in Yemen

Drone strikes in Pakistan

Not to mention the 30,000 drones about to be deployed right in this country

Hidden in plain sight: Obama has done more to revoke civil liberties than any other president (with the possible exception of that great progressive FDR, with his internment camps)

 

[jd603]

Disagree, if he attaches himself to Romney, Romney's terrible presidency will probably taint Rand's name too and nobody will vote for him.

I really don't understand why people wouldn't vote for Romney/Rand. Sure it is 4 more years of Obama-lite, but it greatly enhances Rand's chance of winning in the future. As it stands now Rubio would probably wipe the floor with him. However, if he gets the VP slot then the tide will turn to his favor.

While this movement was always about integrity of the ideals, it also had a long-term vision. Voting Romney/Rand over Obama/Biden (or no vote) doesn't mean you agree with Romney, but rather you are taking a longer-term vision of the movement so that we can make real changes in the future. Voting GJ or not voting at all gets us Obama for 4 more years, then Rubio or Jeb Bush. Hip hip hooray. No thanks. If we are stuck with a shitty 4 or 8 years I'd rather at least have the light at the end of the tunnel to work towards.

 

[Carlybee]

Voting for Romney means more war, more loss of civil liberties and the GOP still spends like drunken sailors...they jujst spend differently than Dems. Sheesh. We dont even know who he would ask to be his veep so Im dang sure not committing to something that is unknown and doubtful to begin with.

 

[V3n]

If some sort of deal has been made, and let's face it, that is a possibility considering Paul never went after Romney like he could have in this race, then I would like to hear what the deal is exactly. I have a feeling we aren't going to find out until the convention in August.

What if there's a deal with Santorum/Gingrich to get their delegates to 'abstain' the first vote - then you've got Santorum+Paul+Gingrich delegate totals vs. Romney.. maybe those guys want a brokered convention just as much and are willing to play the odds they'll be the last man standing..

 

[TheTexan]

IMO Dr. Paul knows we aren't going to win our freedom back by playing politics but can't say that, it's up to us to figure that out