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Rand Paul wins 2014 CPAC straw poll, Ted Cruz finishes a distant second
The Associated Press ^ | 03-08-2014 | Stephen Dinan

Posted on 03/08/2014 2:52:54 PM PST by PaulCruz2016

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To: plainshame

Ronald Reagan was a Republican....after being a democratic.


141 posted on 03/08/2014 5:54:31 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month.)
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To: CatherineofAragon

“So the Ron Paul cultists turned out for Rand.”

Yup, but Ron Paul never came close to winning the presidential elections and the same will happen with Rand Paul.

imo, Rand is a pretty good senator, but I would not sleep well as night if he were POTUS. He’s as naive as Obama:

“Rand Paul: Iran Wants Nukes Because It “Feels Threatened”

snip http://www.newsrealblog.com/2010/02/16/rand-paul-iran-wants-nukes-because-it-feels-threatened/

Of course, I’m not sleeping well with Obama as POTUS either.


142 posted on 03/08/2014 5:55:54 PM PST by Sun (Pray that God sends us good leaders. Please say a prayer now.)
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

“The “small l” libertarians need to come up with a new name for themselves.”

Small “l” or capitol “L” they are still degrees of the same stupidity. Libertarian = Libertines

NO RAND PAUL!!!!!!


143 posted on 03/08/2014 5:56:33 PM PST by Sola Veritas (Trying to speak truth - not always with the best grammar or spelling)
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To: ansel12
libertarian at all...Are you a member of their party, do you vote for their candidates?

"libertarians" don't have a party. That capital "L" means everything.

144 posted on 03/08/2014 5:57:58 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month.)
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

But he always said the heart of being a conservative republican is being a libertarian.Did you miss that?You did!


145 posted on 03/08/2014 5:58:40 PM PST by plainshame
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To: plainshame

Well then, welcome back.


146 posted on 03/08/2014 5:58:53 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: sand88

Obviously you don’t know ANYTHING about Rand Paul’s positions.

Rand Paul on Immigration

“I do not support amnesty, I support legal immigration and recognize that the country has been enriched by those who seek the freedom to make a life for themselves. However, millions of illegal immigrants are crossing our border without our knowledge and causing a clear threat to our national security. I want to work in the Senate to secure our border immediately. In addition, I support the creation of a border fence and increased border patrol capabilities.

Immigrants should meet the current requirements, which should be enforced and updated. I realize that subsidizing something creates more of it, and do not think the taxpayer should be forced to pay for welfare, medical care and other expenses for illegal immigrants. Once the subsidies for illegal immigration are removed, the problem will likely become far less common.

I support local solutions to illegal immigration as protected by the 10th amendment. I support making English the official language of all documents and contracts.

Millions crossing our border without our knowledge constitutes a clear threat to our nation’s security. Instead of closing military bases at home and renting space in Europe, I am open to the construction of bases to protect our border.”

http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=issue&id=12


147 posted on 03/08/2014 5:59:05 PM PST by faucetman ( Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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To: Sola Veritas

There is no difference, the libertarians who fight to move the GOP left, just don’t want things written down.


148 posted on 03/08/2014 5:59:26 PM PST by ansel12 (Libertarianism offers the transitory concepts and dialogue to move from conservatism, to liberalism.)
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas

“Actually, Cruz #2 at 11% is great news, considering this is CPAC.”

Yeah, BIG TENT CPAC, and I hear their Big Tent is getting bigger, and welcoming atheism.


149 posted on 03/08/2014 5:59:33 PM PST by Sun (Pray that God sends us good leaders. Please say a prayer now.)
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To: Sola Veritas

Don’t yell at me, I’m neither type. But those that claim to be should get it straight...doncha think?

The small “L” ones take offense at being called drug-addled, baby-killing packers (who want smaller government)


150 posted on 03/08/2014 6:00:43 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month.)
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To: ansel12

The Pauls are still going after Romney bit the dust and they seem to be libertarians.3 CPAC wins!LOL!


151 posted on 03/08/2014 6:01:52 PM PST by plainshame
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To: plainshame

Well retread, you can’t point out where any of my summaries of the libertarian platform, a platform that you seem to be disowning, since you are starting to look like you vote republican.


152 posted on 03/08/2014 6:02:05 PM PST by ansel12 (Libertarianism offers the transitory concepts and dialogue to move from conservatism, to liberalism.)
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To: plainshame
is being a libertarian. Did you miss that?

Small "L".

153 posted on 03/08/2014 6:02:36 PM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month.)
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To: sand88

“Paul has indicated that he is for open borders and 100% amnesty. Rand Paul is NOT a Conservative”

LIES!
Quoting Rand Paul
“..... I want to work in the Senate to secure our border immediately. In addition, I support the creation of a border fence and increased border patrol capabilities......”

http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=issue&id=12


154 posted on 03/08/2014 6:02:38 PM PST by faucetman ( Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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To: Sun

LOL, I hadn’t heard that one before.

Yep, I’m just fine sticking with Criz.


155 posted on 03/08/2014 6:10:25 PM PST by CatherineofAragon ((Support Christian white males----the architects of the jewel known as Western Civilization.))
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To: Sun

Or Cruz, if Criz won’t run...


156 posted on 03/08/2014 6:11:07 PM PST by CatherineofAragon ((Support Christian white males----the architects of the jewel known as Western Civilization.))
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To: plainshame

This is totally accurate, it is why you can’t name one that isn’t.

Here is the leftists agenda hidden behind the Libertarian Party curtain.

Libertarian Party Platform:

Throw open the borders completely; only a rare individual (terrorist, disease carrier etc.) can be kept from freedom of movement through “political boundaries”.

Homosexuals; total freedom in the military, gay marriage, adoption, child custody and everything else.

Abortion; zero restrictions or impediments.

Pornography; no restraint, no restrictions.

Drugs; Meth, Heroin, Crack, and anything new that science can come up with, zero restrictions.

Advertising those drugs, prostitution, and pornography; zero restrictions.

Military Strength; minimal capabilities.


157 posted on 03/08/2014 6:12:28 PM PST by ansel12 (Libertarianism offers the transitory concepts and dialogue to move from conservatism, to liberalism.)
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To: CatherineofAragon

EXACTLY!


158 posted on 03/08/2014 6:16:21 PM PST by chicagolady (Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty and Let the the Stupid AmericanTaxpayer foot the bill !)
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To: grania
As long as Cruz and Paul are always first and second, there's a good chance we can get a Cruz/Paul ticket. Or Paul/Cruz.

That ticket will get the most green money from me!

159 posted on 03/08/2014 6:16:23 PM PST by entropy12 (If you did not vote, you helped elect the community organizer from south side of Chicago.)
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To: old curmudgeon

TOTALLY PRO AMNESTY PRO ILLEGAL ALIEN AND ANTI-AMERICAN WORKER!!


160 posted on 03/08/2014 6:17:34 PM PST by chicagolady (Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty and Let the the Stupid AmericanTaxpayer foot the bill !)
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