angelatc
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Yep.
What does Ron have that Peroutka and Badnarik lacked?
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sunny
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wrong, badnarik is NOT a billionaire......i know they guy and he really isn't.
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Hate to say it, but timing! The war, economy, years of lying politicians, etc.... America is finally waking up and ready for this message. We've had to feel the pain first.
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Dr. Paul's writings have bee a source of inspiration on the web for the disenfranchised conservative for over a decade.
He truly is a mentor and teacher for many of us.
With that said, I think a more skilled orator could achieve what Dr. Paul has been able to achieve.
He truly is a mentor and teacher for many of us.
With that said, I think a more skilled orator could achieve what Dr. Paul has been able to achieve.
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Dr. Paul came into this battle already having a HUGE following on the Internet. Many of us have been familiar with him and his writings for years and have been telling others that he would be our dream candidate for POTUS. Now our dream is finally coming true!!
His voting record and the R behind his name have allowed him to participate in the debates and both were BIG factors lacking with both Peroutka (whom I voted for last time) and Badnarik.
His voting record and the R behind his name have allowed him to participate in the debates and both were BIG factors lacking with both Peroutka (whom I voted for last time) and Badnarik.
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He's better at calming those who are alarmed at the ideas of freedom. I speak only in Badnarik's case, don't know much about the other guy. He also has a LONG voting record to give him shitloads of credibility.
Haha, good one.
The real value of of the R is getting in the debates.
Getting on TV and being the only anti-war candidate going up against Rudy & co: priceless.
But as the most famous libertarian in Congress he's also had a passionate base to start with.
Also, lots of folks have you-tubed their speeches, but Ron's are on Capitol Hill which adds gravity you can't buy.
Getting on TV and being the only anti-war candidate going up against Rudy & co: priceless.
But as the most famous libertarian in Congress he's also had a passionate base to start with.
Also, lots of folks have you-tubed their speeches, but Ron's are on Capitol Hill which adds gravity you can't buy.
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Maybe because running as either a R or D is the only way to win.
JosephTheLibertarian
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The Republican Party.
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yes
I believe this. Many are still too sleepy to take an interest in a 3rd party. Hubby voted for Buchanan and sleepy me, was not interested in voting for a 3rd party candidate. I learned my lesson.
I believe this. Many are still too sleepy to take an interest in a 3rd party. Hubby voted for Buchanan and sleepy me, was not interested in voting for a 3rd party candidate. I learned my lesson.
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I think Ron Paul could have won in 1988 if he had been in nationally televised debates. The frequency of debates this election cycle and the fact Ron Paul is included in them is the KEY FACTOR causing Ron Paul's success. Our grassroots efforts are also very important, but without Ron Paul's presence in these frequently nationally televised debates there's no way he would be where he is now.
With each passing debate, Ron gains more strength. Ron debates well IMO and of course he is 100% right on all the issues.
That's why he will win!
With each passing debate, Ron gains more strength. Ron debates well IMO and of course he is 100% right on all the issues.
That's why he will win!
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Not to be critical, but IMO, Dr. Paul IS a pure libertarian (as opposed to "libertine").
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a "pure libertarian" wouldn't really care about the US Constitution lol. he IS a libertarian alright, just not an extreme libertarian. He's fine
1) A Sitting Congressman with a 20 year voting record
2) Able to participate in the debates (because he's a sitting congressman)
3) The Internet
4) Primary run as a Republican allows the campaign to get around the "lesser of two evils" mentality when it comes down to voting.
His experience in congress is a huge plus for me. Given two individuals with identical platforms it is much easier for me to support the guy with 20 years in congress than a pot activist.
The other major benefit is that Republicans voters have nothing to lose by voting for him because a vote for Ron Paul doesn't mean that Hillary takes the White House. You couldn't make this claim if he was running third party.
2) Able to participate in the debates (because he's a sitting congressman)
3) The Internet
4) Primary run as a Republican allows the campaign to get around the "lesser of two evils" mentality when it comes down to voting.
His experience in congress is a huge plus for me. Given two individuals with identical platforms it is much easier for me to support the guy with 20 years in congress than a pot activist.
The other major benefit is that Republicans voters have nothing to lose by voting for him because a vote for Ron Paul doesn't mean that Hillary takes the White House. You couldn't make this claim if he was running third party.
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