Nate-ForLiberty
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Anyone? Shouldn't we force Obama into a debate?
Is Obama running unopposed? Why don't we have a liberty candidate running democrat?
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Feeding the Abscess
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I can't think of a liberty democrat that would gain enough traction to reasonably call for a debate and be granted that request.
That said, I do think we should support liberty democrats for Congress.
That said, I do think we should support liberty democrats for Congress.
Good question. I think there is enough pissed off leftists to force it. But it the problem is it comes down to the DNC. I think the last time a sitting president was challenged in a primary was Carter in 1980 by Ted Kennedy? Not sure...Someone help me out.
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There are no liberty Democrats running because the vast majority of Democrats are caught up in hating Republicans just as the vast majority of Republicans are caught up in hating Obama. The ONLY reason the Republicans are talking about ANYTHING other than how much Obama sucks is because of one man. Without Ron Paul it would be status quo in every direction as far as the eye can see.
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There are all ready Democrats running against him. I am not sure if they fit the Liberty candidate type.
http://www.williecarterforpresident.com/
http://leahlax.com/
http://www.deonianeveu.com/
http://www.williecarterforpresident.com/
http://leahlax.com/
http://www.deonianeveu.com/
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VBRonPaulFan
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Some lady that is on the board for the DNC on Bill Maher's show recently said flat out that it isn't possible, and that nobody is going to run against Obama. They're putting all of their eggs in one basket, and hope they'll get enough 2008 vote back in 2012 even though he's been a complete failure.
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There are enough Democrats out there who are Ron Paul supporters, and enough tea party Democrats as well to make it worth our while to field such candidates over the mid to long term, and establish a beachhead in the Democratic universe. A slate of liberty issues, and a "primary 'em" TP attitude should be enough to make waves and pressure the entire big party establishment in a liberty direction.
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The less attention payed to a Democratic primary is more attention for the GOP race. There is one man telling the truth, everyone needs to hear the message.
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Bernie Sanders(the self-described socialist) is considering a challenge.
Mike Gravel has offered 1 million to anyone that challenges him in a primary.
Ralph Nader has called for a primary challenge, but this time not himself.
Mike Gravel has offered 1 million to anyone that challenges him in a primary.
Ralph Nader has called for a primary challenge, but this time not himself.
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Much noise is being made about this, and for obvious reasons. They definitely don't want Democrats crossing over and voting for Ron Paul in the G.O.P. primary, as we are working hard to encourage them to do. But they have a problem. And that is, what Democrat who actually has the chops to pose a credible threat to Obama and scare the Democrats back to their own primaries wants to damage his or her own career by refusing to be a 'team player' during the party's darkest hour in thirty years?
For, you see, the only way they can do this 'team player' thing is to either sacrifice their career and 'take one for the team', or openly admit they're just playing the Democratic rank and file and trying to keep them from helping us get Ron Paul the nomination. And nothing but nothing would get us a flock of crossover help in the primaries faster than their admission that they're gaming their own people. Nothing.
For, you see, the only way they can do this 'team player' thing is to either sacrifice their career and 'take one for the team', or openly admit they're just playing the Democratic rank and file and trying to keep them from helping us get Ron Paul the nomination. And nothing but nothing would get us a flock of crossover help in the primaries faster than their admission that they're gaming their own people. Nothing.
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Failure?
Hardly.
He's kicked the establishment can further down the road in three years than W did in 8, even with the 9/11 winds to his back.
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I guess it is how you define it. But enough liberal minded people i've talked to are pretty angry with him and feel like he is a failure to them... which is ultimately what is important.
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The democrat party has fully committed itself to collectivism, socialism and centralized power. There is still faint hope that the libertarian minded few that reside with the Republican party will convert the majority to the almighty power that exists when we support the rights of individuals above ALL else. I pray the conversion happens before this mess gets violent... It's not looking good. Human nature is such that we only choose to see the light in response to personal suffering.
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