"In war-Christian Iowa, for Ron Paul to virtually tie Michele Bachmann for #1 is a clear victory. Indeed, for Ron to do this well just a few days after telling the truth about Iran, and outraging every neocon, is thrilling. They can't stand the Peaceful Libertarian, and they especially can't stand the resonance his views on economics, war, and freedom is achieving among Republicans and all people. This was a red-letter day for liberty." ~ Lew Rockwell
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I ♥ Lew Rockwell.
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That would be funny if Sarah Palin announced her candidacy tomorrow effectively nulling and voiding the s*** out of Bachmann's win
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This has been a great day and great victory. Remember, anyone who has finished in the top two has gone on to win the caucus. We are well on our way!
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This. is. awesome. A near victory, with the rest of the candidates trailing by much a much further distance.
Tea Party takes first and second place. Hey, Establishment status quo, we're here, and we're coming to take our country back.
@speciallyblend, where's the song for this thread?
Tea Party takes first and second place. Hey, Establishment status quo, we're here, and we're coming to take our country back.
@speciallyblend, where's the song for this thread?
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The Neo-Con/Israeli Lobby are so freaking out right now, they're going to be needing Depends. We are on the verge of turning their entire NWO/Military Industrial Power upside down. "There's nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come!"
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"What if Fox News was right and a bunch of Ron Paul supporters abandoned him at the straw poll because of his Iran debate comments?"
Then they never were RP supporters to begin with.
Then they never were RP supporters to begin with.
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Dr. Paul is right on Iran. It is just difficult to overcome the irrational fear that the herd is feeling about some magical future attack. The rational fear is that the country cannot afford a global empire. These wars are destroying the middle class. Also, killing people is highly questionable morality. It seems you would need a credible threat to life and not just menacing words of hatred. It is amazing that Dr. Paul will be the anti-war candidate.
Good job Grassroots! Congratulations on your victory today. There are plenty of good opportunities ahead.
Good job Grassroots! Congratulations on your victory today. There are plenty of good opportunities ahead.
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Which is why we ended up in he best slot. This couldn't have been scripted better than this.
I think the meme they play when Ron wins is that he 'bought' it. It is NEVER true, but they say it. I think it is terrific that this time Bachmann LITERALLY bought it
and Ron didn't.
What you're saying is entirely true. I haven't seen it remarked upon all that much. It'll be interesting to see if anyone in msm points out that the bachmann travis combination gave her the victory.
I think that we should recognize that free music can and does work. Aren't we saying that's why Bachmann won - good free music?
See my sig.
Or, at the same time, he got twice as many new supporters as old ones he lost. He wouldn't have held on to those supporters very long if they had massive disagreements on foreign policy, at least not this early in the process. A lot of Republicans are going to have to accept a foreign policy they don't prefer if Ron Paul is the nominee.
Only top 4 finishers have won the nomination.
That means Bachmann, Paul, Pawlenty, Santorum.
McCain finished last in 2007.
I don't know, I think Ron Paul could have worded an Iran answer better.
One thought is:
"Well with all of this jingoism that we've been expressing against Iran, it doesn't surprise me if they want to acquire a nuclear weapon. That's why we've got to put a stop to this. Be open with nations, talk with them, trade with them, but don't threaten invasions against a nation that we actually instigated a coup on in 1953."
One thought is:
"Well with all of this jingoism that we've been expressing against Iran, it doesn't surprise me if they want to acquire a nuclear weapon. That's why we've got to put a stop to this. Be open with nations, talk with them, trade with them, but don't threaten invasions against a nation that we actually instigated a coup on in 1953."
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Perry?
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