Posted on 12/29/2011 4:48:32 PM PST by Keith in Iowa
Most of Ron Pauls Iowa campaign stops have been in the states largest population centers and college towns. Now, with a caucus victory within reach, the Texas congressman is taking his libertarian message to Iowas smaller cities. Paul visited Perry, Iowa over the noon hour on Thursday.
The crowd of 100 was definitely more reserved than what Paul is used to. There was no standing ovation at the beginning or end of his speech. There were no whoops or cheers, but plenty of polite applause.
I like a lot of what he says, especially about the U.S. economy and balanced budget, said attendee Jerry Kielsmeier. I need to think a little more about his foreign policy.
Paul stuck to his familiar themes of smaller government, cutting $1 trillion from the budget and bringing our troops home. The military spending overseas, I am absolutely convinced does not make us a stronger nation, Paul said. Military might is sometimes military mischief I think were in way too many wars and its time to change that and bring our military home to protect this country.
Paul made is clear he is not just talking about bringing troops home from countries where they are in harms way, like Afghanistan. He wants to close every military base around the world.
Just bringing the troops home would be an economic boost, the Texas congressman said. Why do we still have troops in Japan? WWII has been over for quite a while now. Why do we have troops in South Korea? Why do we have troops in Germany?
Ron Paul has taken flak from some Republicans and his GOP competitors for his stance on Iran. He was asked about the Iranians recent threats to close down the Straits of Hormuz.
I think theyre just doing that to say, Why dont you be just a little cautious and back off. And I think we should not impose sanctions. That is an act of war, Paul responded.
He also seemed to take sympathy with the Iranians position. If I were an Iranian, Id probably want to have a nuclear weapon too because you gain respect from that.
Pauls views, and his style, seem to be gaining traction in Iowa. One complaint about fellow GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney is that he sometimes comes across as too polished and rehearsed. No one will make those complaints about Ron Paul.
His persona is more of what Im used to in a small town, said Perry native Jim Van Dorn. I didnt have that greasy feeling when he walked out.
There is no doubt Paul has large appeal in Iowas larger cities. If he can appeal to small town Iowans, he has a very realistic chance of winning on Tuesday.
I enjoy being on the ping list as the PaulBots are everywhere. They just don’t get it. Maybe a Barbary Coast history lesson should be in their future.
Yoiks! Anudder one is reduced to a carbon spot.
Reminds me of the last time Ole Ron ran for president. Must have been 20 or 30 Ronulans zotted. I seem to remember one night when about 10 bought the zot.
Imagine this: I like a lot of what Herr Hitler says, especially about the German economy, racial purity and putting Germans back to work, said attendee Jerry Kielsmeier. I need to think a little more about his foreign policy.
There has been an invasion of WRong Paul spam monkeys over the last several days. Spamming and rigging straw polls are the only two things WRong Paulists do well, if you exclude drug-related activities like joint rolling and crystal meth making.
More Paultard zottings? This is becoming an hourly occasion!
Doesn’t put “Dr.” in front of his name.
Shhhh. Don’t clue the noobie paultard spam monkeys on what makes them stick out. LOL
Well, for starters there's this, you pathetic little moron.
This guy shouldn’t be considered for the House much less the presidency.
“More Paultard zottings?”
Coordinated attack, perhaps ?
Just sayin’...........
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(Don’t mind me. Just a theory. Just read a book by Aaron Klein called “Red Army” which lays out the entire $oros/Obama/Alinsky web.)
“More Paultard zottings?”
Coordinated attack, perhaps ?
Just sayin’...........
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(Don’t mind me. Just a theory. Just read a book by Aaron Klein called “Red Army” which lays out the entire $oros/Obama/Alinsky web.)
Ron Paul must just be a garden variety racist. There can be no other explanation in my mind given his outrageous statements particularly ones that affect Israel. I don’t make accusations of racism lightly either because I think too many people are too sensitive to talk about the subject with anything aproaching an open mind.
That’s some nice zottin’, right there.
If ronpaul were an iranian, he’d be just another madman in a sea of psychopaths.
One has to wonder if he wouldn’t be just as quick to pull the nuclear trigger on Israel as the rest of the crazed middle east maggots.
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