Ron Paul Is In!

[sailingaway]

Does anybody know anything about Buddy Roemer?

I read he was a Dem turned GOP running on anticorporatism and expecting (?) to clean up on internet fundraising. I have no idea if he has any record to substantiate his claim of being anticorporatist. I've never researched him.

 

[specsaregood]

Even the Mod note on this damn thread is wrong. How long are we going to keep this incorrect information in place?

 

[sailingaway]

A former Democrat: Roemer was a four-term Democratic congressman from Shreveport, but switched parties midway through his first and only term as governor. Although he supported President Reagan's economic policies in Washington, Roemer said the party's lingering racism was holding it back: "The only thing that is keeping me from being a Republican is the Republicans." He finally made the switch in 1991 in the hopes that it would help his re-election chances (it didn't). For his switch, Roemer's critics took to calling him a "transvestocrat."

A New-Age Mystic: As part of a very public mid-life crisis, Gov. Roemer began wearing blue jeans and adopted the slogan, "Goodbye to me, hello to we."

"[H]e and his erstwhile Roemeristas (so called because of the much-touted but since-wilted "Roemer revolution") have been reduced to mouthing the ridiculous platitudes of Robert Fulghum and other New Age shamans. Cook reports, "He packed himself and his staff off to motivational treats dubbed 'Adventures in Attitudes,' where they learned to banish negative thoughts by snapping a rubber band against their wrists while uttering 'Cancel, cancel.'"

more at link: http://motherjones.com/mojo/2011/03/who-buddy-roemer-republican-presidential-candidate

Although, maybe this isn't fair. It is mother jones, after all.

It does say he's a fiscal conservative. But no real specifics. Too bad, he might take some votes from Ron in Louisiana.

 

[jt8025]

So is there an exploratory commity to donate to or is the money going to Liberty Pac?

If there is an official exploratory commity to donate to, is that part of the $2400 legal limit?

Donated the $2300 last time and trying to find out when I can pull the trigger to do it again and what money bomb would be the best time to add to the total?

 

[IndianaPolitico]

I have been away for a few days and I joked with my Dad that it would be funny if Ron announced his run while I was gone. I come home and he pretty much did! The R3VOLUTION continues!

 

[sailingaway]

So is there an exploratory commity to donate to or is the money going to Liberty Pac?

If there is an official exploratory commity to donate to, is that part of the $2400 legal limit?

Donated the $2300 last time and trying to find out when I can pull the trigger to do it again and what money bomb would be the best time to add to the total?

He hasn't actually filed the exploratory committee yet, but he has accepted the May 5 debate and in order to be in that he has to have filed....

 

[tpreitzel]

Ron has always stated that he'd likely run IF the financial condition of the US continued to deteriorate. The current flap over minimal cuts in the bloated budget and concomitant increase in risk to our financial stability will likely FORCE Ron to run for POTUS in 2012.

 

[FreedomRings]

Wait a minute... he has filled out the paperwork but not done anything with it? How is this news?

Day 1: Ron Paul filled out the paperwork so he can "flip the switch" if he decides to form an exploratory committee. - Yeah! Ron Paul Is In!

Day 2: Ron Paul looked up the phone number of Fedex so he can immediately call and send off the paperwork when he makes his decision. - Wow! Looks Like He's Running!

Day 3: Ron Paul unlocked the drawer where he put the paperwork so in case he isn't in town when he makes his decision, a staff member can send off the documents. - Amazing! Ron Paul 2012!

Day 4: Ron Paul had a dream that he will become president if he runs! - It's A Sign! He Will Do It!

Day 5: Ron Paul called Jesse Benton to have a lengthy conversation about an unknown topic. - OMG, This Can Only Mean One Thing: He Is In!

Call me cynical, but I still have this sinking feeling that the decision has already been made. My prediction is that at the last minute Ron Paul will step back and let Rand run... and all the current ridiculous (IMO) media circus is just for show and to keep the publicity running. I HOPE I'm wrong and will apologize to Ron Paul if he does end up running. But my money is on Rand.

 

[Matt Collins]

Call me cynical, but I still have this sinking feeling that the decision has already been made. My prediction is that at the last minute Ron Paul will step back and let Rand run... and all the current ridiculous (IMO) media circus is just for show and to keep the publicity running. I HOPE I'm wrong and will apologize to Ron Paul if he does end up running. But my money is on Rand.

Yeah it's a way to keep Ron's name in the media and to keep us pumped and anxious. But yes, Ron is running. If Ron doesn't win, hopefully Rand will get the VP slot.

 

[low preference guy]

Yeah it's a way to keep Ron's name in the media and to keep us pumped and anxious. But yes, Ron is running. If Ron doesn't win, hopefully Rand will get the VP slot.

Rand won't get the VP slot because he wouldn't want it. If Ron or Rand doesn't win, then a loser who can't win the general election will be the Republican nominee for President. It will be absolutely pointless for Rand to be a loser VP candidate and burn his political capital for nothing

 

[FreedomRings]

But yes, Ron is running.

Are you making an educated guess or have you received confirmation from the Pauls?

 

[bloodofpatriotsandtyrants]

ron paul 2012

One More Chance
(ron paul spoken word )

conflicted by Optimism
mixed with explicit visions
of the current state of the world
I reconcile this apparent rift
gifted by Faith, driven by history
Listening to the genius of ages
between this page and the next,
Connected by reason I seize
a chance to elect a leader
who sees a way into Freedom for all
that man is Ron Paul
a consistent supporter of the constitution
rebuking the pollution of the banking cartel
that sells itself as federal yet peddles for profits
money is debt at its inception
while the media misdirects us,
protecting their masters
perhaps the good Dr can cure this disease
I plead and Pray that he'll run again
once again the press will suppress him
but it's too late to sublimate Paul's message
the word is spreading
and the ship of state will change its heading
the so called patriot act will be added to the ailments
and the Bill of Rights, freed of this cancer
can make a full recovery
the hope that obama promised
yet never intended to give us
lives on in Dr Paul
check his record share his Vision
know his allegiance aand affiliations
the Constitution, this Nation
the proof's in the absence of his name
on the cfr member's roster
nor bilderburg, nor trilateral, or any other
globalist name you offer
so if you love this country, look into Ron's stance
this Republic's not done yet, there's still one more chance

---Ron Paul 2012


-mark dupuy (patriot poet and free-man-on-the_land)

 

[Austin]

Based on the article, Ron will form an exploratory committee by May 5th. It's one of the requirements to be in the debate.

 

[sailingaway]

One More Chance
(ron paul spoken word )

conflicted by Optimism
mixed with explicit visions
of the current state of the world
I reconcile this apparent rift
gifted by Faith, driven by history
Listening to the genius of ages
between this page and the next,
Connected by reason I seize
a chance to elect a leader
who sees a way into Freedom for all
that man is Ron Paul
a consistent supporter of the constitution
rebuking the pollution of the banking cartel
that sells itself as federal yet peddles for profits
money is debt at its inception
while the media misdirects us,
protecting their masters
perhaps the good Dr can cure this disease
I plead and Pray that he'll run again
once again the press will suppress him
but it's too late to sublimate Paul's message
the word is spreading
and the ship of state will change its heading
the so called patriot act will be added to the ailments
and the Bill of Rights, freed of this cancer
can make a full recovery
the hope that obama promised
yet never intended to give us
lives on in Dr Paul
check his record share his Vision
know his allegiance aand affiliations
the Constitution, this Nation
the proof's in the absence of his name
on the cfr member's roster
nor bilderburg, nor trilateral, or any other
globalist name you offer
so if you love this country, look into Ron's stance
this Republic's not done yet, there's still one more chance

---Ron Paul 2012


-mark dupuy (patriot poet and free-man-on-the_land)

Nice first post! Welcome to the forums!

 

[bloodofpatriotsandtyrants]

great to be here -- i'll be on more and more as the campaigning starts --

 

[Matt Collins]

Rand won't get the VP slot because he wouldn't want it. If Ron or Rand doesn't win, then a loser who can't win the general election will be the Republican nominee for President. It will be absolutely pointless for Rand to be a loser VP candidate and burn his political capital for nothing

Hilarious story about this...

At Rand's swearing-in after after party reception I was cruising the room and Rand pulled me over into his circle with David Boaz (VP Cato) and another individual from another organization. We were just chatting it up and I turned to Rand and said "well now that we've made you Senator, we need to make you Vice President".... Rand stared at me for a second, got a confused look on his face, tilted his head and asked in a complete deadpan straight face..."Vice President of what?".

We nearly fell on the floor laughing, it was epically hilarious, and something I'll never forget

But to the point at hand, if Ron gets enough delegates to the convention and no one else has a clear victory, one of the neocon hacks can take Rand on as their VP candidate and get Ron's delegates. They or may not beat Obama but it will raise Rand's presence to an unprecedented level. If he wins he becomes VP and runs the United States Senate. If Obama gets reelected then Rand can be a presumptive nominee 4 years later. Either way though we win. Currently I see Rubio as the biggest threat to this scenario.

 

[low preference guy]

I disagree with your analysis.

I think Rand or Rubio will end up losing more than they gain if they become VP candidates. For Rand, there is absolutely no chance. He has so much leadership that he'll do his thing and won't give a fuck about overshadowing the actual candidate for President. For that reason, no one would pick Rand as V.P., and he isn't made to be #2.

If Obama gets reelected then Rand can be a presumptive nominee 4 years later.

I don't think Rand will take the traditional, tried-and-true route to become President. You're thinking like Mitt Romney, but we are living in revolutionary times.

 

[Matt Collins]

I disagree with your analysis.

I think Rand or Rubio will end up losing more than they gain if they become VP candidates. For Rand, there is absolutely no chance. He has so much leadership that he'll do his thing and won't give a fuck about overshadowing the actual candidate for President. For that reason, no one would pick Rand as V.P., and he isn't made to be #2.



I don't think Rand will take the traditional, tried-and-true route to become President. You're thinking like Mitt Romney, but we are living in revolutionary times.

You might be right, but I dunno, no one does. 3 years ago Rand didn't even want to run for office. We'll see how time progresses.

 

[low preference guy]

You might be right, but I dunno, no one does. 3 years ago Rand didn't even want to run for office. We'll see how time progresses.

You might like to read this article:

The real race in 2012: the Senate

 

[acptulsa]

I don't think Rand will take the traditional, tried-and-true route to become President. You're thinking like Mitt Romney, but we are living in revolutionary times.

What's tried-and-true about it? Worked for Dubya's daddy, yes, and Nixon's hatchet men made it work though it took eight years. Those who inherit the job are likely to get a sympathy vote, but that sure doesn't guarantee them a second full term. But Humphrey, Gore, and some others have proven that it isn't a sure road. And I feel confident that barring Obama's untimely demise Biden will never be president.

Of course, we could hope against hope that the neocon who chooses to run with Rand go early, but believe me they'll be working extra hard to prevent this.

One thing's for certain. A vp primarying his boss would leave a bad taste in Republican voters' mouths.