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Nader's In, So How About Paul?

February 25, 2008 01:35 PM ET | James Pethokoukis | Permanent Link | Print

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Only Ron Paul

No way. There is only one Ron Paul and we want him to become President Ron Paul for 2008 plus winning a second term in 2012! Ralph Nadar can be a true patriot and serve his country by backing Ron Paul!

Why compromise? Ron Paul remains TRUE.

Ron Paul has SAID EXACTLY THE SAME WORDS, THE SAME MESSAGE... EVERYTHING... THE EXACT SAME!" Why are they so afraid of him? They KNOW if Ron Paul's message get's out to the masses, or even "close"... HE HAS WON! END OF STORY.

Ron Paul is the only legitimate candidate

Dr. Paul is the only candidate that has a proven track record of obeying the highest law of the land. Every other candidate with the exception of Ralph Nader, has a record of ignoring the Constitution and essentially promoting this lawless government that we have now. Clinton, Obama, McCain are part of the problem, they all see eye to eye on those issues that really matter, not one of them will change the status quo – despite the pro forma calls for “Change” (a term rendered meaningless by this group). Not one of the mainstream contenders has any respect for our liberties, they intend to grow government as quickly as possible leaving our children to pay the price.

We have come to a time in history when the two parties have merged into one, with little significant difference between the two factions, and we are being offered a choice between a socialist slave state and a police state.

I choose liberty. When it comes time, I have no moral choice other than to write in Dr. Paul as my candidate for President.

Ron Paul vs Ralph Nader?

This is all you can write on Ron Paul? Give me a break, I figured for a journalist you could make a better representation of the two. For one Ron Paul has a great opportunity to actually win this election. Many people still will not support McCain.

Ron Paul is twice the man as Nader, although I do respect Nader. Why don't you give Paul a better write up.

You fear Paul because in your heart you know he's right and is a solid candidate, but you fear the risk of losing your job, because you can't tell the truth. Long Live the REVOLUTION!

Two Things I wonder about

I look at the idea that Dr. Paul is saving his media push till after the dust settles. It is good that he isn't involved in the typical mud slinging that is going on now. Hang in there till the field gets narrowed down. The other thing, how many of us out there just watching? I haven't been real verbal about the other canidates, but do push my opinions about Dr. Paul. I am of a Jefferson kind of mind when it comes to politics. If we don't get Dr. Paul in office, US politics will run on as usual... not good. I would percieve a calm well managed slow down of the world policing efforts and a return to the true way of American life. I see if having a pulse on the current political climate as a plus for this election, we will have a much more violent transition to the "New World Order"

Wow

wow. there's still a lot of RP fans out there. I think a ron paul run is likely only if he looses the congressional seat. Otherwise, Having RP in congress is the best you Paulites can hope for.

Yes, wow

It's sad many American's are settling for 'the best dirty politician'... It's incredible, how the only honest man is still ignored,, It's just sad,,

The Future

Most of Ron Paul's supporters, like myself, do not have illusions about his chances at this point. But, to be true to the message, we plan to continue promoting the ideas that Ron Paul has so wonderfully embodied. To borrow a line from Winston Churchhill, "This is not the end, it is not even the beginning of the end, but it is the end of the beginning."

Of course Churchhill was making this statement in the context of a war that all Britians wanted over... Victory will come for the Ron Paul revolution when the message overcomes the ignorance and apathy that the status quo (including the traditional media outlets) has done it's best (knowingly or unknowingly) to perpetuate. I am 44 years old. There is a large number of young people who I know personally and can influence. I urge all Ron Paul supporters to use whatever influence you have to educate the young people in this nation about the Ron Paul revolution.

Young people, by nature, like to buck the status quo. The amazing thing is that by rebelling against "politics as ussual", they will actually be returning to more historical, orthodox views of:

-The proper role of government

-The importance and wisdom of the Constitution

-Fiscal responsiblity and balanced budgets

-The nature of liberty...both its fruits as well as its demands and responsibilities

As an American it amazes me that we've let things get so distorted and out of hand that many of us think Ron Paul's message is radical or 'crazy'... How amazing! The man simply wants our government to abide by its supreme law, The Constitution, and people think he's mad.

Hard times are ahead of us. I think hard times are exactly what it will take to wake us from our stupor. And when they come, teach the young about what happened to get us there, as well as what it will take to restore the Republic.

I support the revolution!

R. Michael Hill

As Time Passes

I still have to chuckle at how the mainstream media refuses to accept the fact that as time passes, more and more people are going to have the same epiphany that I had a few weeks ago. It was then I realized how manipulated we all have been by all the "journalists" and their management and the pharmaceutical companies, their lobbyists and other big business folks who write the paychecks. It is the network news that is so busily engaged in selling us our next president that makes me feel the most nauseated. The fact that in todays America their would be a need for the "news" to have to promote McCain, Obama and Hillary and not even mention an honest man like Dr. Ron Paul, really disturbs me to no end. Two of these most promoted candidates have really questionable backgrounds that eveyone seems to forget all about and the third is still wet behind the ears, so nobody is able to draw any real conclusions about from where he draws his power and support. These are questions everyone should be asking themselves. They are all members of the 'Council on Foreign Relations' who are pushing this "new world order/globalization" crap and NAFTA, that has a history of putting thousands of U.S. workers out of jobs and pensions. The fact that the majority of people in this country are so stupid that they are incapable of seeing what 'blind-siding' tactics are occurring all around them, is truly pathetic. As I've gotten older and have a much longer view into my rear-view-mirror of life, I am now able to see how the cold-war education in our public schools has affected what we collectively think. We are slowly heading toward an Orwellian existence in our great land and while it's happening, the masses are smiling blissfully with the reflection of ignorance. In the meantime, I feel it is nothing short of criminal for the media to snub any presidential candidate. It is the right of all Americans to know what is happening all around them.

Honesty...It's Hardly Ever Heard by Billy Joel

Honesty in the home, workplace,etc. It's getting to where you can't tell who is lying to you. I know I used to think I was a pretty good judge of character, but I have worked for some really good liers. Anything for that almighty buck is what I see more often than I care for...McCain is so dishonest it's scary, very scary! Just look at his eyes...there's nothing there! Certainly no compassion...

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James Pethokoukis is the money and politics blogger for U.S. News & World Report , where he writes the monthly Capital Commerce magazine column. Pethokoukis is also the assistant managing editor of the magazine's Money & Business section. He has written for many publications including the New York Times, the American, USA Today, Investor's Business Daily, and TCS Daily. Pethokoukis is also an official CNBC contributor and appears frequently on that network's Kudlow & Company, Power Lunch, and The Call shows. In addition, he has appeared numerous times on MSNBC, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, CNN, and Nightly Business Report on PBS. A 1989 graduate of Northwestern University where he double majored in Soviet politics and American history and a 1991 graduate of the Medill School of Journalism, Pethokoukis is a 2002 Jeopardy! champion.

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