Ron just owned Huckabee on Fox

[Fyretrohl]

Well, this apparently just in, though I can't confirm myself...Dr Paul stood by his statement on WHO radio. Hopefully, someone has listened to it and can provide info on what else he had to say about it.

 

[Carole]

Frankly, this is the first time Dr. Paul has used the word fascism, while the other candidates have used it hundreds of times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only difference is they slam all Islmics by placing "Islamo"- in front of fascism.

So Paul merely infered through a quotation what Huckabee and so many others are leading this country toward, while the "real" candidtates condemn an entire religion!!!!!!!!

Truth to Power sometimes hurts.

 

[rfbz]

honestly, didn't he really just say what a lot of people have been thinking but were afraid to say it? The conservative base is weary of Huckabee because they think he's a phony and that over the top religious stuff just will lose a general election. Glenn Beck called out Huckabee and everyone cheered, why can't Ron Paul?

 

[cujothekitten]

Oh man, I love him more than ever now. This was so awesome!

 

[Sey.Naci]

I agree, Ron looked tired. *I* love the fact that Ron said this, and I agree, he has huge ones. But I think Ron wouldn't have said this if he wasn't so tired... it's a real firecracker of a thing to say, and I think it might put off some Christians. Hopefully I'm wrong.

It may put off some Christians, but it could also, substantially, gain him supporters who are non-theists, and religionists who consider religion or the relation between a deity and oneself is a private matter.

 

[Carole]

I repeat.

Frankly, this is the first time Dr. Paul has used the word fascism, while the other candidates have used it hundreds of times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only difference is they slam all Islamics by placing "Islamo"- in front of fascism.

So Paul merely inferred through a quotation what Huckabee and so many others are leading this country toward, while the "real" candidtates condemn an entire religion!!!!!!!!

His telling the truth in a quote is commendable compared to the other candidates slamming whole religions!

Truth to Power sometimes hurts.

 

[rpfreedom08]

I thought it was a great thing to wake up to

 

[Talldude1412]

The problem is Ron Paul isn't running for "Who's this forums favorite Presidential Candidate" he needs crossover votes, we need non-polarizing moves that keep people listening to what he says while making them question some of their previous beliefs. Throwing the fascism word out there is kinda like kicking a turtle, sure it shocks everyone but you can probably expect a lot of people to hole up in their shell and call us loonies.

I guess the question is, are we that confident that we have enough unaccounted for voters in the historically apathetic and college aged arena's that we can afford to address things in such a polarizing way.

I personally didn't think what he said was all that bad, ESPECIALLY IN CONTEXT of the question asked. It was a baited question. But we all know that when CNN airs this it will only include "If fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross.", which without context would seem like its accusing Christians of leading the country to fascism.

 

[crhoades]

When discussing Paul's comments on fascism and religion link to his Romney Press

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This is huge. This does a few things. It shows Huck in a bad light for being the one to question Romney's religion. It shows Paul as a man of faith himself which will woo Christian voters. It doesn't make him look like he's attacking religion. And it shows him as the bigger guy for taking up for Romney while Huckabee is trying to capitalize on the Christian card. In one word 'perfect'.
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Release
:
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/press-rel...t-be-an-issue/

Press Releases › Ron Paul: Romney’s Faith Should Not be an Issue
December 6, 2007 12:19 am EST

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – In light of Governor Romney’s anticipated “religion speech,” fellow Republican candidate Ron Paul issued the following statement:

“We live in times of great uncertainty when men of faith must stand up for American values and traditions before they are washed away in a sea of fear and relativism. I have never been one who is particularly comfortable talking about my faith in the political arena, and I find the pandering that typically occurs in the election season to be distasteful.


“Our nation was founded to be a place where religion is freely practiced and differences are tolerated and respected. I come to my faith through Jesus Christ and have accepted him as my personal savior. At the same time, I have worked tirelessly to defend and restore individual rights and religious freedom for all Americans.


“The recent attacks and insinuations, both direct and subtle, that Gov. Romney may be less fit to serve as president of our United States because of his faith fly in the face of everything America stands for. Gov. Romney should be judged fairly, on his record and his character, not on the church he attends.”

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[defcreative]

Hmm. My assessment:

Ron Paul = 100% Awesome

Fox News = 100% Suck

/story

 

[burningfur]

When discussing Paul's comments on fascism and religion link to his Romney Press

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This is huge. This does a few things. It shows Huck in a bad light for being the one to question Romney's religion. It shows Paul as a man of faith himself which will woo Christian voters. It doesn't make him look like he's attacking religion. And it shows him as the bigger guy for taking up for Romney while Huckabee is trying to capitalize on the Christian card. In one word 'perfect'.
_____________________________________________________
Release
:
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/press-rel...t-be-an-issue/

Press Releases › Ron Paul: Romney’s Faith Should Not be an Issue
December 6, 2007 12:19 am EST

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – In light of Governor Romney’s anticipated “religion speech,” fellow Republican candidate Ron Paul issued the following statement:

“We live in times of great uncertainty when men of faith must stand up for American values and traditions before they are washed away in a sea of fear and relativism. I have never been one who is particularly comfortable talking about my faith in the political arena, and I find the pandering that typically occurs in the election season to be distasteful.


“Our nation was founded to be a place where religion is freely practiced and differences are tolerated and respected. I come to my faith through Jesus Christ and have accepted him as my personal savior. At the same time, I have worked tirelessly to defend and restore individual rights and religious freedom for all Americans.


“The recent attacks and insinuations, both direct and subtle, that Gov. Romney may be less fit to serve as president of our United States because of his faith fly in the face of everything America stands for. Gov. Romney should be judged fairly, on his record and his character, not on the church he attends.”

-30-

+1

 

[Todd]

That was so stupid at the end of the interview that lady asked him to give a one word answer on some of his positions!

CONSTITUTION!!!

 

[JMann]

It may put off some Christians, but it could also, substantially, gain him supporters who are non-theists, and religionists who consider religion or the relation between a deity and oneself is a private matter.

Why would this put off Christians? This statement clearly means that a a fascism will come in the guise of patriotism and Christianity, not that the person is actually patriotic or a Christian.

 

[RonFan1776]

QFT

 

[tmg19103]

Perhaps we should start calling Huck a religofascist?

 

[JAHOGS]

Where is the rest of the interview?

 

[LibertiORDeth]

Man in the second part he looks like a walking zombie. Must of not had much sleep.

 

[NewEnd]

omg RP has the biggest cajones EVAR.

LOLOL, holycrap.

We had a poll about it once.



Wheelbarrow won.

 

[Voluntaryist]

But... but... Jesus can't be FASCIST!!

"Bring them here and slay them before me"

-Jesus

 

[Sey.Naci]

Some of you guys make me want to puke. Look at all this negative crap coming out from EVERYONE.

Actually, in all the pages up to your comment, I've been able to count only TWO posters who have had negative comments to make. The rest have all been very positive.