Comments on: Crystal Wright; GOP Doubtfuls for 2012…

By: RonPaul2012

RonPaul2012 — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:38:41 +0000

Can you Herman Cain Supporters explain this???
http://thyblackman.com/2011/05/23/gop-herman-cain-accused-of-causing-employees-to-lose-millions-in-retirement-funds/

And he wants to be our next president? Come on now…

By: Robert Powers

Robert Powers — Mon, 23 May 2011 06:34:32 +0000

This is just another atrocious article focusing on none of the real issues that our country faces. Ron Paul is a physician, former flight surgeon in the Air Force, has an amazing track record during his time in congress, has an amazing ability of predicting everything that has happened with our economy, and he is the only politician running that is genuinely interested in individual rights and reducing the size of government. All Obama has in his arsenal is charisma, positivity, failed policies, and token empty promises that have become the theme of the last 3 presidential elections. All RP has is historical facts, an exhaustive knowledge of every issue that currently affect Americans, and a track record of never supporting any bill that has lead America into the present mess we find ourselves in today (i.e. the wars, the size of government, and the economy). I would hardly call that a dull candidate. RP would absolutely destroy Obama in a debate.

Now, onto what I actually believe. Ron Paul has no chance at winning either the GOP candidacy or the presidential candidacy because he’s not a NeoCon, he doesn’t support bail outs, he doesn’t support the military industrial complex, he doesn’t support the medical industrial complex, and he doesn’t support corporatism. In fact, he doesn’t support any special interest groups whatsoever. Unfortunately, this is the only way puppets like Obama can get elected. They can make whatever promises they want during the campaign, then once elected they can serve the interests of those who got them into office in the first place. Even though Ron Paul is literally the only completely genuine politician in Washington, they will stop at nothing to smear him and make him out to be some sort of villain.

Hopefully the docile masses that voted for the very first time last election will wise up this time by actually educating themselves on the issues, and not just vote for a guy because he’s not in the same party as W or because he’s black. At least I will have my integrity when I vote for Ron Paul.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Mon, 23 May 2011 02:41:51 +0000

Whomever said Ron Paul would not get the democratic vote is very mistaken. Conservatives and Liberals alike are both sick of the status quo. Ron Paul is absolutely the only candidate that will cross party lines and get both votes. Maybe you should take a minute and educate yourselves to Ron Paul’s supporters and you would know that first hand. He is the only candidate for 2012.

By: turew

turew — Sun, 22 May 2011 23:23:09 +0000

@Shishir ….I consider myself an individual, not mainstream, side-stream, extreme, Paulite or Obamanite, or whatever other convenient label is out there. My objection is not with individuals coming up with their own comments. But when a press that is supposed to have journalistic integrity and report fairly start using names like “crazy uncle” without even accurately portraying Ron Paul’s positions, let alone responding to them in any intellectual way, it just shows that they are derelict in their professional duties or just dishonest, or both. My objection is that some commentators just regurgitate that stuff. Is it really a spontaneous that some many commentators start regurgitating these terms on their own? Or is their some influence from what are allowed to see or hear on the outlets?

Regarding the difference between non-intervention and isolationism. Would you agree that the current interventionist foreign policy is more than just sending food to 3rd world countries, that it also leads to wars, wars in the name of spreading democracy, and humanitarianism (Irag and Libya as current examples)? It is two sides of the same coin because it is from the same philosophical justification, which assumes that people cannot take care of themselves, and the world needs a Cop.

I agree with Ron Paul that the current interventionist foreign policy of being Cop to the world is actually isolationism. Because that policy employs embargoes, economic sanctions, guns and bombs in the name of spreading democracy. Of course when you block commerce and communicate only with guns and bombs, you are isolating them from you, and you from them.

This debate will be merely philosophical when those in power realize that we are broke and can’t finance this anymore. It would be like the spoil kid in store crying for buying a new toy, but the parents are penniless and the credit card is maxed out. The sad part is that more treasure will be lost, and blood be spilled until then.

By: JMAUHL

JMAUHL — Sun, 22 May 2011 22:16:45 +0000

Yes I have a family member in jail for being caught with an ounce of Marijuanna. Do I think it’s unfair? He(( yea. I voted for Obama and he didn’t change sh*t. That white guy’s the only one saying he’d get more brothers out of jail than anyone. If you’re black, watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NZfeHN7DxQ

By: Jimbob

Jimbob — Sun, 22 May 2011 20:43:05 +0000

“First,what’s a good ol’ boy called Jim-Bob doing on this thread?”

HandsomeBlackCowboyBrett1953, I’m Asian American you stereotypical idiot!!!

By: Shishir

Shishir — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:57:45 +0000

@turew

Please see below, while I criticize Congressman Pauls persona , I think I made my point about his policies, most of which I find sound and in keeping with the constitutional except for his isolationism, yes its isolationism.Not non intervention or any other fancy euphemism.

While “crazy uncle” may seem harsh to you, that is how he comes off to mainstream America(no I dont mean MSM by that).In the meantime, please see below bizarre charges of treason,corporatism hurled against both parties and that those who doubt his candidacy has promise as “bonkers” .Alas this is usually typical of Paulites!

hangtime55 says:
May 22, 2011 at 10:34 am
Ms Wright , what are you talking about ? Ron Paul , doubtful in 2012 ???

Your absolutely bonkers ! You know , as well as the majority of this country that the Tea Party Movement surprised not the people of America , but the Establishment government . Never b4 has the people’s voice sounded so loudly . Your comment about Ron Paul being doubtful in 20102 is just another example of the Government controlled Media , and their jobs in convincing and fooling the Anerican people . You should not only be shameful of selling out to Corporate America , you should be held on charges of Treason

By: Shishir

Shishir — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:45:25 +0000

@HandsomeblackCowboy
Racism is a very serious charge.Provide references that Congressman Paul made such statements or that he was associated with dubious individuals that way Obama was and still is.Now I do find it disturbing that a lot of Paulites are open anti semites(I think many of them are actually foolish enough to concur that because Ron Paul wants to cut aid to Israel,he is one of them..when actually he wants to cancel aid to Jordan,Egypt,Palestinian Authority as well) ,some even truthers and many resemble those isolationists(yes isolationists,not non interventionists I know the difference ,thank you) prior to WWII.That said Ron Paul himself to my knowledge never made any anti Semitic or anti black statement or any other bigoted statement and neither did he associate with such individuals.If you have evidence to the contrary ,please provide it.

@RP2012
1) ‘I dont think the country will find it palatable’

“This comment appears to care what others think rather than conscientiously voting as an individual”

Well of course since this forum concerns how American people would view the potential GOP candidates ,it is not unsuitable to wonder how others may percieve them.

All said and done, Ron Paul would be perfect if only he didnt that Ross Perot thing going on.All his positions are pitch perfect and are exactly what the country needs.Only on foreign policy am I unable to see him eye to eye.And that is a big “only”!Look at his reaction to Osamas killing!He sounded positively anemic and craven,he didnt dispaly any healthy triumphalism(yes it is healthy in small doses) in the destruction of an evil individual who butchered 3000 of his countrymen.I dont quite care for the progressive Ted Roosevelt but I agree with his dictum of “talk softly and carry a big stick” and appreciate his macho demeanor.

Herman Cain is a great businessman and has the perfect socon credentials.He has the charisma and the earthy wit that the more cerebral Paul lacks(not that Cain is dumb ,he has a bachelors in Math and a masters in Computer Science).However he supported TARP, was the Chairman of the Federal Reserve and he has pretty much admitted foreign policy is not forte. A very big “however”!

By: David C

David C — Sun, 22 May 2011 18:30:16 +0000

Allz I gotz to say is one thing my brother: R O N P A U L 2 0 1 2

By: George Washington

George Washington — Sun, 22 May 2011 15:47:37 +0000

Mr. Ron Paul for 2012 Republican Nom and President.

-Strengthen our USD
-Balance the Budget
-No Mandated Healthcare
-Creates MANY JOBS
-New Crop Industries
-Free Market
-Very Pro Life
-No Bailout
-No Patriot Act
-Stays out of foreign DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, but contract/trade with all
-No Unjustified War with no objectives
-Brings our Troops Home after over 10 YEARS OF FIGHTING!!!!

Please, let’s bring America’s Troops home. They deserve it. We could have fought 2 WWII in this time.

Leave the Middle East, and all other Nations that are agreed to be sovereign, ALONE with regard to DOMESTIC AFFAIRS.

American Lives are NOT toys.

Bring our Troops Home
Mr. Ron Paul 2012