It does seem... 
he is missing a few acorns.
Posted on 02/02/2008 9:16:07 AM PST by Stephen25
Senator Tom McClintock: "I'm not sure if Ron Paul is presidential Timber"
7 Days Before The Primary, McClintock Refuses To Endorse Ron Paul
By Martin Hill
LibertyFight.com:
As a former supporter of California State Senator Tom McClintock, I've been very disappointed in im in recent years, particularly after he endorsed gun-grabbing socialist Arnold Scwarzenegger in 2006. So last week I wrote and posted the article 'Which Big-Government Socialist Will Tom McClintock Endorse Next?' (I also posted it at RON PAUL WAR ROOM and DAILY PAUL). When I had started writing the article, Fred Thompson was still in the race for president. Then Fred abruptly dropped out, and I wanted to challenge Tom McClintock to offer his Ron Paul endorsement. I had heard McClintock interview Ron Paul last August, and Mcclintock was very favorable towards Paul.
With the neocon CFR actor Fred out of the race, I wrote a follow up letter to McClintock, entitled An Open Letter To Senator Tom McClintock, {Also at DailyPaul & Ron Paul War Room.. I e-mailed it to The Senator both at his office and to his website, CITIZENS FOR THE CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC; and posted it on his blog, HERE.. On his blog, you will see many people urging Tom to endorse Ron Paul, since he hinted at that possibility last week to the L.A. Times.
This afternoon While visiting McClintock's website I saw an announcement that he would be live on KOGO radio (600AM San Diego) at 5PM! I Immediately got on the line and was lucky enough to be one of two callers who got on the air to ask McClintock a question. Here is the transcript of that call. Audio to be posted soon.
| Call in to KOGO 600AM, Monday, January 28, 2008, ~5:24PM Roger Hedgecock: Tom McClintock, let's take a call from Martin, on a cell phone. Hi Martin. Martin: Hi Tom, Hi Roger. Hey Tom, a lot of people are eagerly awaiting to see if you're going to endorse Congressman Raul for president; or, do you have another favorite?? Tom McClintock:Well, my favorite was Fred Thompson, and you know what happened to him. Umm, I've been saying all along, I'm looking for, a presidential, uh, uh, candidate who I can trust to respect our Constitution, and defend our borders, and, reduce the burdons of government, uh, on our people. And I've got reservations about all of the, uh, candidates Republican and Democrat. I just got my ballot delivered to me today, I'm still not sure how I'm gonna cast that vote. Um, uh.. Ron Paul...uh, in fact, remember, uh, uh, Roger, that when I guest hosted for you that day, uh, Ron Paul was one of our guests. Roger: Yep. McClintock: Um, and, my my my read of him is, he is raising some awfully important questions that need to be raised; and he's got a very enthusiastic group of people behind him. And a very eclectic group spanning the entire political spectrum, who are responding to a basic message, and that is, 'we want our Constitution back', we want it all back. Uh, I'm not sure that Ron Paul is presidential timber. But I do believe he is raising some very important issues that are going to, uh, have to be addressed, uh, during the upcoming presidential campaign in the fall. Roger: All right. Tom McClintock, I've got to run, uh I appreciate the opportunity...
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Ya think?!?
If Tom is only ‘not sure’ then I have lost a lot of faith in Tom.
They do have a way of jumping the gun don't they?
McClintock’s a party insider anyway. He knows that if he endorses Paul, the CA GOP would work against his next election.
The only thing more wacko than Ron Paul are some of the people who support him.
Would you believe not Presidential Timber, but “nut root.”
I’m shocked, I tell you.
Shocked!
But those that wring their hands for the lesser of the 3 RINOs are not wackos, right.
I think Paul started out not so wacko, but since his supporters are so wacko, he’s gotten more and more wacko in his attempt to play up to them. He’s essentially whoring himself out to get the wackos and the Republican haters to throw money at him.
Well, he is the guy the conpiracy peeps make shrines to....
Ron Paul isn’t even a presidential TOOTHPICK.
Paul isn’t a leader. He isn’t capable of bringing about any of the changes in government he espouses.
The only thing about him timber-like is the wooden head.
Let it not be said that no one cared, that no one objected once it’s realized that our liberties and wealth are in jeopardy. A few have, and others will continue to do so, but too many—both in and out of government—close their eyes to the issue of personal liberty and ignore the fact that endless borrowing to finance endless demands cannot be sustained. True prosperity can only come from a healthy economy and sound money. That can only be achieved in a free society.
What tripe. If it’s one thing Paul isn’t, it’s a panderer.
Any with half of a brain can spout Constitutional ideas. That is what all the candidates do to make it sound good. But what have they done? The first job that a President must have is to protect the nation. Ron Paul will try to force our nation to withdraw from ever country an become isolationist. Cannot be done and be secure in this rapidly becoming smaller world.
I didn't know Fred was Jewish.</channeling Buchanan>
Or maybe that word has lost meaning (with the way that the nut-jobs out there use it to excess) to the point where it means "someone on the right wing that I disagree with." That sounds about right...
What a silly remark.
Of course, Ron Paul isn't presidential timber. Paul has proven himself out of step with most Republicans on Iraq. Frankly, Paul is kinda scary on this issue and his position can't be overlooked for a second. On the most serious foreign policy issue of our time, Paul has chosen to surrender just like the Democrats.
So I take it he actually believers the 9/11 truthers?
“What tripe. If it’s one thing Paul isn’t, it’s a panderer.”
Not according to much of the liberal congresspeople’s legislation he has co sponsored.
Plenty of pandering going on with Ron Paul
Some of Paul sponsored and co sponsored liberal legislation.
In 1987, he wrote that the United States should not have a national immigration policy and “should welcome everyone who wants to come here and work.”
H.CON.RES.160 : Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future. Sponsor: Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] (introduced 5/19/2005) Cosponsors (69)
H.RES.233 : Recognizing the important relationship between the United States and Mexico. Cosponsors (5) Latest Major Action: 9/5/2001
H.R.189 : To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Sponsor: Rep Stump, Bob [AZ-3] (introduced 1/3/2001) Cosponsors (22)
H.R.415 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage new school construction through the creation of a new class of bond. Sponsor: Rep Sanchez, Loretta [CA-46] (introduced 2/6/2001) Cosponsors (23)
6. H.RES.12 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Juan Nepomuceno Seguin. ( WHO?) : Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] (introduced 1/7/2003) Cosponsors (8)
H.RES.208 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the systematic human rights violations in Cuba committed by the Castro regime and calling for the immediate removal of Cuba from the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Sponsor: Rep Foley, Mark [FL-16] (introduced 4/30/2003) Cosponsors (24)(He wouldn’t vote for the same against Iran!)
H.RES.315 : Congratulating Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers for hitting 500 major league home runs and thanking him for being a role model for the Cuban American community, as well as for all Americans. Sponsor: Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] (introduced 7/9/2003) Cosponsors (14)
H.R.217 : To ensure that a Federal employee who takes leave without pay in order to perform service as a member of the uniformed services or member of the National Guard shall continue to receive pay in an amount which, when taken together with the pay and allowances such individual is receiving for such service, will be no less than the basic pay such individual would then be receiving if no interruption in employment had occurred. Sponsor: Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] (introduced 1/7/2003) Cosponsors (97) (Only federal employees deserve this bonus????)
H.R.731 : To render all enrolled members of the Tohono O’odham Nation citizens of the United States as of the date of their enrollment and to recognize the valid membership credential of the Tohono O’odham Nation as the legal equivalent of a certificate of citizenship or a State-issued birth certificate for all Federal purposes. Sponsor: Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] (introduced 2/12/2003) Cosponsors (119)(this is how some tribes offer citizenship to illegal aliens!)
H.RES.730 : Recognizing the efforts and contributions of The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future. Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] (introduced 3/16/2006) Cosponsors (16)
H.RES.760 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and their role in American culture. Sponsor: Rep Pallone, Frank, Jr. [NJ-6] (introduced 4/4/2006) Cosponsors (59)
H.RES.1049 : Recognizing Ann Richards’ extraordinary contributions to Texas and American public life and offering condolences on her passing. (Fan of Ann Richards????) Sponsor: Rep Ortiz, Solomon P. [TX-27] (introduced 9/27/2006) Cosponsors (12)
66. H.R.437 : To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 West Eisenhower Street in Rio Grande City, Texas, as the “Lino Perez, Jr. Post Office”. (Who? The Hispanic caucus wants it, so it must be okay!) Sponsor: Rep Cuellar, Henry [TX-28] (introduced 1/12/2007) Cosponsors (31)
83. H.R.643 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastructure grants. Sponsor: Rep Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [OH-11] (introduced 1/23/2007) Cosponsors (168)(That will reduce the cost of government! lol)
H.CON.RES.206 : Recognizing the important relationship between the United States and Mexico. Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 7/31/2001) Cosponsors (8) Committees: House International Relations H. CON. RES. 206 Recognizing the important relationship between the United States and Mexico.
H. CON. RES. 277
Recognizing the important contributions of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 19, 2001
Mr. PAUL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the important contributions of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the United States has had a significant impact [snip]
http://towncriernews.blogspot.com/search?q=Ron+Paul+co+spon
Twenty years in congress, and you’re angry that he supported an official declaration of condolence at Texas Governor Anne Richard’s passing, etc?
Look, you guys don’t have to like the man, but if you think slandering him will somehow attract people to your candidate, then I believe you have another thing coming. Of course, when you’re shilling for the Huckster, I can see why you’d try...
Well, there's Keyes.
I think Keyes and Kucinich came in on the same UFO.
PING!
McClintock Ping List.
Please freepmail me if you want on or off this list
Is Tom really having this big a problem on this one?
We’ve got a guy that agrees with Harry Ried and Nancy Pelosi over Bush, with regard to Iraq.
What remains unclear about that?
Ron Paul will NEVER see an “X” from me.
BTTT
If the subject is McClintock, I just ping ‘em!
LOL, okay. Sorry.
Maybe he just doesn’t think Ron Paul is a good candidate.
No problem. :-)
I’m pleasantly surprise that a Republican of McClintock’s stature would make such a fair comment about Ron Paul.
Between him supportin those idiotic propositions and tinkering with the idea of endorsing supposed Saint Paul and Duncan Hunter endorsing Huckabee... It's been a miserable 10-15 days in my not so humble opinion!!!
But don't get me wrong... I still like these guys, but it's my God-given right to question ANYBODY's judgement that has inserted themselves into the public policy making arena!!!
I hear ya! I just saw a PRO advertisement touting how Props 94-97 would help education. It struck me: with the change moving the tribes "taxes" into the general fund, Prop 98 must kick in giving the unions yet more money to waste on our miserable school system.
Slick, huh?
Yes and the people are losing control to these slick jerks and their slick lowyers and the inmates will continue to trash the asylum until the people gets pist and then they'll look all around for someone to be their champion, but no one will want to walk A$$ deep into the allegators to drain the stupid swamp! NOBODY!!! (one can fill their hip-waders with swamp wadder that way... Ask Grampa Dave)
He’s supporting Romney.
It does seem... he is missing a few acorns.
You may be interested to know that for an unfortunate reason I had to call a software tech support company. The call center was in British Columbia. The Canadian I spoke with started railing about the Canadian goverment while I was on the phone. He said a number of things, that if Canada continues down the path its going, especially if the government continues integration with the US, that there would be a full fledged uprising. He was very ticked off, especially about a new law in Nova Scotia that restricts smoking in personal automobiles, and all the surveillance cameras they need to enforce it.
The anger is starting to bubble up to the surface, with these cads that keep getting put up for office, whose apparent sole goal is to destroy what few rights we have left.
How?
McClintock is supporting who? Do tell.
I’m pretty sure its Romney.
“I’m pretty sure its Romney.”
Oh my gosh - I hope you are right!! That would be big!!! I had written to McClintock asking him to endorse Romney and I’m sure many people had written to him the same.
Hubby and I walked precincts for McClintock for gov but the liberal GOP swallowed their principles and went for Schwarzenkennedy.
If McClintock endorses Romney, that will turn things around even in this liberal state. The true conservatives will back Romney.
Oh no! You and the British Colombian have got these "cads" all wrong! They are only trying "to make a difference," "to effect change," "to make the world a better place through economic, social and environmental justice!"
Surely you guys wouldn't want to start an uprising against those kind of good intentions, would you? (/dripping sarcasm)
....”Martin: Hi Tom, Hi Roger. Hey Tom, a lot of people are eagerly awaiting to see if you’re going to endorse Congressman Raul for president; or, do you have another favorite??”....
Maybe that is the problem.... Perhaps they did not know who congressman “Raul” was....
If Raul is less nuttier than Ron Paul than I am all for him!
I can’t find any proof that McClintock will endorse Mitt Romney but it sure was a nice thought. Maybe he will but there’s only two days left. Mitt Romney does have lots of support in California and delegates are distributed by congressional district so here’s hoping Romney will do well in California after all. Personally, the endorsement of John McCain by Gov Schwarzenkennedy turned my stomach. McCain and Arnold in bed with a huge pile of democrats.
Go, Mitt!!
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