Posted on 09/21/2011 9:53:21 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Ron Paul says he'd consider putting Dennis Kucinich in his Cabinet By Justin Sink - 09/21/11 12:02 PM ET
Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) says he would consider putting the liberal congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) in his Cabinet if he wins the presidency in 2012.
Paul said his libertarian political philosophy helps him connect with some on the far left — including Kucinich, who shares Paul’s general anti-war stance.
Paul joked that if he brought the Ohio congressman aboard in his administration, he might have to create a "Department of Peace."
"You've got to give credit to people who think," he said.
"Being pragmatic is about forming coalitions," Paul said at a breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor. "I probably work with coalitions better than the other candidates. I don't think I've said anything negative here about the president."
Paul’s bid for the GOP nomination has yet to catch fire, though he enjoys perhaps the most passionate following in all of politics. He has had difficulty elevating himself to the top tier of candidates and complained that the media is not taking his campaign seriously.
But the congressman said he’s playing the long game, and values bringing political change over winning the presidency.
"Politics doesn't drive me as much as economic policy," Paul said. "We're in a big mess, personal liberty is under attack."
Paul said his presidential campaign is more about an "educational effort" of libertarian philosophies than a reflection of his personal ambition.
"There are a lot of people who just don't want to hear this," Paul said. "Very few people understand this, they don't have an understanding of how free markets work."
The congressman said the fact that other Republican candidates are talking about the Federal Reserve or rolling back entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare are victories for his campaign. Paul also says his campaign — coupled with a financial crisis that has brought into question the stability of the American economic system — is changing the prevailing attitudes of voters.
"It requires a lot more education and a lot more inroads," Paul said. "But absolutely, I think the whole country has come this way."
And yet Paul continues to struggle in the polls, hovering around 9 to 10 percent of Republican primary voters. While his showing is consistently better than some candidates who have garnered more attention, he is unsure of how he will propel himself to the top of the field.
"The supporters believe it's possible, I don't know," Paul said. "There's no reason to rule out the fact this can explode. Something has to give here."
Paul attributed some of the problem to the media, arguing that significant campaign milestones and rallies were underreported. And he acknowledged that as a candidate, he is responsible for delivering his message in a way that voters can appreciate.
"It partially is my fault, and I think that's what I work on most, refining my message," Paul said.
But Paul rejected the idea that he should adopt a more pragmatic or conciliatory strategy that would enable him to either grow his base among those skeptical of some of his views — particularly in terms of non-interventionist foreign policy — or achieve smaller pieces of his domestic policy goals legislatively.
"If you give up your principles, you're not being very pragmatic," Paul said.
put queer spinach in his cab?
... even though he’d probably fit in the credenza...
The only cabinet Dennis Kucinich should sit in is the one holding the tea cups. He is small enough both physically and mentally to fit.
... even though he’d probably fit in the credenza...
Paul joked that if he brought the Ohio congressman aboard in his administration, he might have to create a "Department of Peace."
This guy is the crazy uncle in the Gop's attic. Why is the GOP allowing this nut in the Presidential debates?
Regards,
TS
Kucinich in the Cabinet. Paul in the Closet.
And Jesse Ventura can stand guard on the front door so they don’t get out.
Seriously, GOP find a way to get this idiot off of your debate stage.
I figured Paul just wanted to hit on his wife.
Kucinich as Secretary of Moons, Martians and Lucky Charms.
The closest Ron Paul will come to staffing a “cabinet” is when he puts his looney pills in the thing hanging in his bathroom. “You go here, and you go over in this corner, and you hide over here.”
That guy is going to have a hard time shooting himself with that single action without the hammer pulled back.
Ron Paul has some very good points.. as does Rick Perry..
The U.S. military does have too many bases and areas of operation around the world.. Germany as an example.. Turkey.. Libya.. England.. and places they should be but aren’t.. like the Mexican border..
The military budget should be increased in some areas and decreased in others.. paid for by a Decrease in the entire scope of the federal government.. by eliminating the energy, agriculture, education, and several other departments.. As an entire new tax structure should be “invented”... Federal government worker Unions should be eliminated completely.. and ALL States should right to work States..
Paul has a few good ideas to consider, as does many of the republican candidates.. Selecting one and not the others must happen but not ALL their ideas.. Hiring illegal aliens should be outlawed.. with severe penalty’s..
Rejecting ALL of Ron Pauls ideas is STUPID... some have merit..
The federal reserve should be AT LEAST audited.. because they are private (for profit) banks.. and are NOT FEDERAL AT ALL... except for a misleading “name”..
“And to prove his sincerity, the congressman inserted his tongue in an electric socket.”
I wish I knew how to do that ‘line through’ on words. I would strike electric socket, and add ‘Kooksinish’s a$$’.
Then it would be perfect!
Paul is so old, I’ll bet the last thing he hit on wore a girdle.
And Art Bell as Vice President.
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