Huffington Post: Ron Paul Can Win

[Joseph]

"In fact, Paul supporters vary significantly even in their views of what in the old left-right paradigm were the "wedge-issues." Rather, they are united around concepts that could almost be called meta-political: whether left and right really exist, and, if they do, whether they are really opposed; whether centralized government should even be the main vehicle for political change, etc.; and whether there are some principles that should be held sacrosanct for long-term benefit, even when they will hurt in the short-run."

This is extremely accurate. The campaign should capitalize on this type of thing. We want something completely different, because it's not about individual issues, but rather it's about a whole new concept of government and governing. What we represent can't be bought, corrupted, sacrificed or compromised. What we represent is an idea! A new mindset manifested in the same ideals that this nation was founded on, but has long since been forgotten.

 

[febo]

Great article BUT its not on the front page and its not even in the POLITICS/2012 election section.

 

[cheapseats]

Send this to you liberal friends. But, if you're surrounded by neocons as I am, this just reinforces the idea that Ron Paul is a liberal because, "if someone at huffpo endorses him, why would any conservative?"

Yep, double-edged sword. Endorsement from Arianna Huffington is to Hardright as endorsement from Ann Coulter is to Far Left.

 

[Bruno]

Not only can he win, but arguably he is the best-positioned GOP candidate who can get the necessary support from independents to do so, considering he has the highest overal likability ratings.

 

[cheapseats]

Not only can he win, but arguably he is the best-positioned GOP candidate who can get the necessary support from independents to do so, considering he has the highest overal likability ratings.

You'll concede there is a lotta prime real estate between CAN and WILL?

 

[Bruno]

You'll concede there is a lotta prime real estate between CAN and WILL?

Conceded.

Similiarly, just a few short years ago most Americans also would never have thought an African-American not only could become a front-running presidential candidate, but would actually become president.

 

[harikaried]

This article might be helpful in the general election, but it is not going to do much to help us win friends and influence people in the conservative wing of the Republican Party which must be done before we get to the general

More people talking about Ron Paul the better. Even liberals have conservative friends. More supporters means more local activism.

 

[cheapseats]

More people talking about Ron Paul the better.

Maybe, maybe not. It very much depends on WHO IS SAYING WHAT, AND WHO IS HEARING WHAT.

 

[harikaried]

Maybe, maybe not. It very much depends on WHO IS SAYING WHAT, AND WHO IS HEARING WHAT.

Sure there are extreme positions, but not everyone jumps there immediately.

Just earlier today, a teacher commented on Ron Paul's position on the Department of Education. I was able to clarify it on Facebook for her where she and her other friends (and other teachers) can see the truth, and then they do realize that with things like No Child Left Behind haven't been helpful -- in fact detrimental.

 

[BuddyRey]

Bump for extended viral life-cycle!

 

[eaglesfan48]

Def a + for us

I think there are alot of closet RPfans. Articles like this will give them permission to "come out."

+1 +1

Here it is from Moderate Voice if you'd rarher a non HuffPo site to spread. http://themoderatevoice.com/121040/ron-paul-can-win-a-history-lesson/

Spread this link if it makes you all more comfortable

 

[Abegweit]

I have to go back to William Jennings Bryan in 1896 to find a good parallel. That's when the Populists took over the Democratic Party on a platform of "free coinage of silver" at a time when the sitting Democrat president was a strong champion of gold only as the currency of the realm. But while Bryan won the nomination, he didn't win the presidency.

It's a good analogy because, while Bryan didn't win the presidency himself, the Progressives took control of both parties. First Teddy Roosevelt and then Woodrow Wilson. In fact, every president since then except Harding and Coolidge has basically adhered to the progressive line. This is a real paradigm shift.

As for Trudeau, it was a shift in style, not substance. The real paradigm shift came under the previous PM, Pearson. It's not commonly understood but, until him, Canada was a far more free market country. In a good sense of the word, it was conservative. Pearson introduced Medicare and the Canada Pension Plan (note that this was decades after Social Security). The creation of a Canadian flag was another decisive move in the direction of statism. All states need their symbols and everyone has to have a flag "to rally around", as the saying goes..

 

[jmdrake]

Here is the original article
http://themoderatevoice.com/121040/ron-paul-can-win-a-history-lesson/

I tried to "facebook" this and got the following message:

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Bastards.

Edit: But I was able to Facebook the Huffpo version. Go figure.