Posted on 07/18/2007 9:32:48 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
Which is your favorite illegal drug?
Of course. Every cycle we seem to have a few crazy uncles climb down out of the attic to amuse us all with their amazing and startlingly ridiculous statements. This year the Democrat Party has both Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel. Gravel has made interesting noises about abolishing the Income Tax, amid a lot of very incomprehensible ranting. Thus goes the early campaign phase, soon to be forgotten once the primaries finally begin.
Well, which of the two are they "ignoring"? After all, Libertarians are, well, libertarian, while Reagan Democrats generally tend to be socially conservative and supportive of traditional moral values. These two groups are definitely NOT contiguous.
But these Libertarians, independents, and folks who don't normally participate in politics? They're the folks who decide elections, effing GOP idiots.
Actually, they're not. There is a huge urban legend in American politics that there is just this massive, untapped group of independents and moderates out there - the so-called "middle of the bell curve" - who determine national elections. Like most urban legends, it's not actually true. Most independents and moderates tend to maintain a voting trend with a particular party, even if they don't register as a member of said party, and may not be as idological as core party members. This only fails to hold true in the big realigning elections, such as we saw in 1980 and 1994.
Do you really feel that threatened by Dr. Paul’s candidacy?
Your wasted efforts are sad really.
You could be far more productive by picking some other candidate and then use your time and skills positively supporting that person’s candidacy.
It’s really pathetic for you to imply that your fellow freeper supporters of Dr. Paul are “stupid infidels,” you might want to consider why you have such loathing for folks here.
Best wishes
LOL!!!!!!
I hope to remember this thread and post number to embarass remind you in the future.
A moveon.org or DUmmie couldn't have said it better.
LOL!
What no cake for us to eat?
Amused? Yes. Threatened? No.
Awesome detective work there Mr. Holmes.
"Do you really feel that threatened by Dr. Paul’s candidacy?"
Yes, the US cannot afford to have surrender monkeys on both the GOP and DU side in 08.
"It’s really pathetic for you to imply that your fellow freeper supporters of Dr. Paul are “stupid infidels,” you might want to consider why you have such loathing for folks here."
I don't like the "new tone", or play nice strategy when dealing with National Security issues. I believe in being "frank" when at all possible.
Supporting a Ron Paul candidacy does make one a "stupid infidel", i.e., by proxy, supports the goal of the Jihad against the west.
This post has to have the dumbest headline ever posted on FREE REPUBLIC...
In order for one to be a “Rock Star” you must be able to demonstrate that with numbers. There’s not even 50% of America who’ve ever HEARD of Paul, much less would ever consider voting for him.
To think otherwise is LAUGHABLE!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, frank it is.
Supporting a Ron Paul candidacy does make one a "stupid infidel", i.e., by proxy, supports the goal of the Jihad against the west.
Listen frank, it's really absurd for you to suggest that supporting Dr. Paul's candidacy is "by proxy" supporting "jihad against the west."
You should really talk to a mental health professional about why you have these sorts of thoughts and why you feel the need to draw attention to yourself by making ridiculous remarks.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Of course. Let them eat nutcake. Or, Laissez-les manger le gâteau d’écrou.
Shirley you’re not serious?
Let’s not be like the left and silence those who disagree with the majority. Sad to hear people like you say that this thread should not even exist! You have the makings of a leftist and you don’t even know it!
So true.
I always liked Ron Paul on domestic issues, unfortunately he and I disagree on the biggest issue of the day and that is also the only issue where he is getting any press.
It’s kind of a shame that instead of advancing liberty and limited government effectively he becomes more of a tool of the moonbat left. Probably not by his own design, but oh well.
I think true “Independent” voters are simply people who couldn’t take the time to research the issues and make up their mind. They watch ABC Evening News, and take their cues from the media. To be honest, I have lost all respect for true “Independent” voters that are actually considered to be up for grabs by the political parties. I disagree vehemently with some of the actions of the President and his party, but if you look at the actions of the Democrats and those of the Republicans and fail to discern a difference, you have all the analytical powers of an elderly hamster on valium. I think people who say the two parties are exactly the same should be removed from the voting rolls.
While the members of each party often share some of the same human failings of avarice, corruption, vice and stupidity there is ample difference for even the dimmest bulbs to see (except in the case of many RINOs...then they ARE nearly indistinguishable from Democrats)
Sad thing is, these “Independents” are the 15 or 20% that all the candidates will pander to.
This indictment does not include people who have gone their own way and are supporting a third party candidate, no matter the party. They may be supporting a loon like Ralph Nader or whatever, but at least they have made a decision.
It doesn’t include people like me (naturally) who must register as an independent in order to be allowed to vote in primaries appropriately. In Massachusetts, If you are an independent, you can declare party affiliation upon entering the polls so you can actually vote in a side that makes a difference to you without having the shame and disgrace of carrying around a “D” after your name all the time. Then you just change back to “Independent” when you leave.
This works for me in Massachusetts since there is almost NEVER more than one Republican candidate in any race that matters to me, if there is even anyone running.
Most libs in this state either run against other libs or run unopposed.
I often utilize my vote to vote AGAINST candidates I really dislike. And there are plenty. This is not a great situation, but I cannot bring myself to register as a Republican in order to vote for the four candidates state-wide who are running unopposed in the primary.
I’d vote for Paul over the “big three”(McCain, Romney, Guliani); I’ll tell you that; and I am a RR Republican, despite his anti-war rhetoric, he’s great on everything else!
Fan mail received from a Ron Paul booster (Edited)
Posted by Admin ModeratorOn News/Activism 07/17/2007 6:44:52 PM CDT · 149 replies · 2,216+ views
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