Paul Festival Announces another speaker

[PierzStyx]

The Constitution Party's platform advocates the banning of pornography.

The Green Party is a bunch of alarmist left-wing morons who wan to tax us to death to protect the planet.

The Reform Party is filled with a bunch of old, cooky weirdos who want to reinstate prohibition on alcohol.

The Libertarian Party, and their POTUS candidate, Gary Johnson, stand up for all of the principles that inform Ron Paul's beliefs, and better yet, are more socially-tolerant.

You're package-dealing here, plain and simple.

But not all of Paul's beliefs. For example Paul's emphasis on strict Constitutionalism, strictly regulated (if no nearly outlawed) abortion, and Paul's stance on heavily guarded borders to prevent illegal immigration are all things the LP disagrees with him on.

That Paul endorsed Chuck Baldwin and The Constitution Party last go around, thinking that one minor disagreement o pornography was better than three major disagreements on how the nation should be run, shouldn't be discounted. That the CP nominated Barr saddens me, but I still agree with their overall platform a lot more than I do the LP.

 

[KingNothing]

If you are 20, maybe.

Well, he's fought to decrease the role of government in literally every aspect of our lives. If his defense of Libertarian principles is too utilitarian and not philosophical enough for you, I can understand that and empathize but the fact remains no Republican presidential candidate other than Ron Paul has ever -and I mean ever- spoken more strongly against public and corporate welfare, nanny-statism, the War on Drugs, our current criminal justice system, even our silly foreign policy. He's not Ron Paul. He doesn't delve into the "why" behind our ideals like Paul does. That's bothersome. With that said, what other Republican presidential candidate has put into action our beliefs? Aside from Paul, has anyone?

Like Johnson would not crawl on his knees to have the opportunity to speak before a bunch of Paulites.

Clearly he would. It would be silly to pass it up.

Our interest converge with his on many issues -- situations like that is how political gains are made.

 

[Barrex]

This doesnt have to be a bad thing. Shouldnt be a bad thing.

Arrange this question: "Will you, Gary Johnson endorse Ron Paul for president if he is republican nominee?"

GJ: Yes.

Or he says it in on his own in his speech. He said that more than few times already. He would endorse Ron Paul and would vote for him if he is nominee.

Win win situation. Message to GOP: independents and libertarians and others will join GOP and vote for Ron if you nominate him.

If you dont Gary Johnson get some political points and steals significant amount of GOP voters.

Am I wrong or am I hungry?

 

[AlexG]

This doesnt have to be a bad thing. Shouldnt be a bad thing.

Arrange this question: "Will you, Gary Johnson endorse Ron Paul for president if he is republican nominee?"

GJ: Yes.

Or he says it in on his own in his speech. He said that more than few times already. He would endorse Ron Paul and would vote for him if he is nominee.

Win win situation. Message to GOP: independents and libertarians and others will join GOP and vote for Ron if you nominate him.

If you dont Gary Johnson get some political points and steals significant amount of GOP voters.

Am I wrong or am I hungry?

He's already said he would support Ron Paul if he were nominee and encouraged his supporters to vote for RP in the primaries. But that was before he was the Libertarian candidate.

 

[AlexG]

Ok, now I am definitely not attending...
That makes that decision that much easier.

that's like saying you arent going to your best friend's birthday party because someone who only agrees with you 80% of the time will be there.

Get real guys, this festival is supposed to celebrate Ron Paul and give him honor and thanks for his work. Stop letting petty BS like Gary Johnson or Rand Paul get in the way.

 

[Liberty_Mike]

Glad to see GJ will be there, and that more people are opening up to Gary. I also hope to see the Judge, Jesse Ventura and Rand as speakers for this event.

 

[LibertyEagle]

But not all of Paul's beliefs. For example Paul's emphasis on strict Constitutionalism, strictly regulated (if no nearly outlawed) abortion, and Paul's stance on heavily guarded borders to prevent illegal immigration are all things the LP disagrees with him on.

That Paul endorsed Chuck Baldwin and The Constitution Party last go around, thinking that one minor disagreement o pornography was better than three major disagreements on how the nation should be run, shouldn't be discounted. That the CP nominated Barr saddens me, but I still agree with their overall platform a lot more than I do the LP.

Huh? The CP nominated Virgil Goode, didn't they? It was the LP that nominated Barr last time around.

 

[ssjevot]

I've yet to hear what exactly is wrong with Gary Johnson. Who are we supposed to vote for in November? Obamney? Gary Johnson isn't perfect, but he's the only liberty candidate on the ballot in most states. And don't suggest I should write in Ron Paul, first of all my state doesn't count write-ins, and second write-ins even when they do get counted are almost never reported so it will be as though I never voted for him.

 

[sailingaway]

that's like saying you arent going to your best friend's birthday party because someone who only agrees with you 80% of the time will be there.

Get real guys, this festival is supposed to celebrate Ron Paul and give him honor and thanks for his work. Stop letting petty BS like Gary Johnson or Rand Paul get in the way.

people are only going to see the speakers they want to see. If people don't want to see Gary they can skip that part. I imagine few people will be there the full time. Even at the rally for the Republic, the stadium was pretty empty for a bunch of the speeches.

Since Ron is going to speak before the convention, there is reason to be there before convention. I think most will want to at least drop by Paul fest at some point if only to spend time with eachother.

 

[sailingaway]

I've yet to hear what exactly is wrong with Gary Johnson. Who are we supposed to vote for in November? Obamney? Gary Johnson isn't perfect, but he's the only liberty candidate on the ballot in most states. And don't suggest I should write in Ron Paul, first of all my state doesn't count write-ins, and second write-ins even when they do get counted are almost never reported so it will be as though I never voted for him.

Go into opposing candidates to discuss Gary, people have given reasons there, but this is not his campaign forum.

 

[realtonygoodwin]

I've yet to hear what exactly is wrong with Gary Johnson. Who are we supposed to vote for in November? Obamney? Gary Johnson isn't perfect, but he's the only liberty candidate on the ballot in most states. And don't suggest I should write in Ron Paul, first of all my state doesn't count write-ins, and second write-ins even when they do get counted are almost never reported so it will be as though I never voted for him.

I don't believe that somebody who supports mass genocide can be pro-liberty.

 

[sailingaway]

I don't believe that somebody who supports mass genocide can be pro-liberty.

I really don't want threads in Ron's campaign forum to turn into threads about opposing candidates. There are threads in opposing candidates where that can be discussed.

 

[Peace&Freedom]

The RP festival is a grassroots based event, not a RP campaign sponsored/controlled event. So by definition, it should be more inclusive of pro-liberty persons and issues. And it's appropriate to announce such an event and guests in a GRASSROOTS based forum, that is also not a controlled organ of the RP campaign. I have some problems with Johnson on certain issues and tactics, but he is a solid LP presidential candidate and should be a headliner at a grassroots liberty event. Since the festival adds to the momentum of events promoting Paul the weekend before the convention, it is relevant to the campaign and should be in the campaign forum.

 

[Diashi]

I can't stand gary johnson

What I can't stand are the relentless GJ supporters who persistently and annoyingly try to tear as many of us away from Paul's campaign right before Tampa, and while this suit is being fought. It's a complete turn-off. Pipe down until this thing is over, will ya??

Edit..

Gary and his small band of cost-benefit libertarians have been trying to pick off Paulbots for a long time now.

I really don't want threads in Ron's campaign forum to turn into threads about opposing candidates. There are threads in opposing candidates where that can be discussed.

Precisely.

 

[V3n]

What I can't stand are the relentless GJ supporters who persistently and annoyingly try to tear as many of us away from Paul's campaign right before Tampa, and while this suit is being fought. It's a complete turn-off. Pipe down until this thing is over, will ya??

Agreed!

 

[parocks]

If this is going to happen, then we should invite the Candidates from the Constitution Party, The Green Party, The Reform Party, and any other 3rd Party i might be leaving out.

Well, Virgil Goode, Constitution Party, former Republican US Rep from Virginia.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

 

[ScotTFO]

Speaking of Judges.

I demand that THE Judge speaks there if it's not planned already. You all know who I am talking about!

 

[Miguel]

"Ron Paul Supporters Will Be Targeted by Gary Johnson in Tampa"

http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/ron-paul-supporters-will-be-targeted-gary-johnson-tampa

gary johnson campaign sent this out to there email list