Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts

DynamiteRave · 01-09-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Hosting dinners at the White House and sleeping with the President for several decades does equal "political experience." I'm not sure why she thinks she can play the experience card when she has less political experience than Obama.

The reason my friend told me was because she "Has experience with foreign policy". Granted, I don't know much about Hillary and her foreign policy experience but apparently its more than what Obama has?

And apparently this experience is supposed to help us pull out of Iraq as well...?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 01-10-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

The reason my friend told me was because she "Has experience with foreign policy". Granted, I don't know much about Hillary and her foreign policy experience but apparently its more than what Obama has?

Hillary has been in the Senate since 2000 and Barak since 2004. Prior to that, Hillary was First Lady whereas Barak was in the Illinois State Senate. Neither one of them can play the "experience" card. To the extent that either one of them plays the "experience" card, I find it somewhat interesting that they are both playing the "change" card as well.

SmootSmack · 01-09-2008, 10:02 PM

I'm still not sure what to think of Clinton and Obama. I thought Hillary made good points about herself and about the competition (particularly Barack) this past Saturday but it came across as kind of petty.

What I really didn't understand was when Obama said to Hillary "You're likeable enough" What was that all about?

Anyhow, either one I think is a far better choice than Ron Paul

saden1 · 01-09-2008, 11:37 PM

I wanted to start this very same thread but couldn't be bothered. I don't know if he was the author of some of the things that appeared on his newsletter but it was all done under his name.

I saw him on the Meet The Press too and he appeared quite foolish when he said I am against pork belly yet when pressed about 10 million dollars he slipped into a bill for his district he tried to explain his action by saying "but I didn't vote for it." Even worse, he tried to pass his actions off as means of getting a tax refund for his constituents. By his that logic any member of congress can make that same argument.

How f'ing disappointing...he's just another sad old man.

BleedBurgundy · 01-10-2008, 11:59 AM

I think the best thing for the country is for Obama and McCain to win their parties' nomination. I feel like either one of those candidates is a solid step forward from where we are currently.

saden1 · 01-10-2008, 12:29 PM

John "10,000 Years In Iraq" McCain?

mheisig · 01-10-2008, 12:48 PM

Just related to politics in general, the NY Times is really raising the bar in terms of media delivery for the elections this year.

One of their cooler apps is Naming Names. Mouse over a name and you'll see the frequency of how many candidates reference the selected candidate. They're all pretty much equal until you mouse over Clinton, and there's a firestorm of comments from EVERYone about her. Kind of makes you think everyone is concerned about her if everyone's talking that much. She's certainly Target #1 for both sides.

Also nice is the Election Guide which summarizes each candidates stance on various issues.

Also cool but maybe not as useful is the Candidate Schedule Tracker which charts visits to various spots in the country.

It's cool to finally see some useful tools on the web and watching the sites really push the technology. I wish the company I worked for were a little more cutting edge like the NY Times...oh well.

70Chip · 01-10-2008, 01:07 PM

I saw Hillary's crying moment the other day, and I am pretty sure she was method-acting. It makes me cringe to think about what sort of sick, perverted stuff she has to envision in her mind's eye to bring those tears forward. And the media all seem to have bought it. I thought they would have figured these people out by now.

RobH4413 · 01-10-2008, 01:26 PM

Yeah... it was completely an act... but so is all of politics (at least presidential).

Say what you want, but... it looks like it worked. She won didn't she?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 01-10-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RobH4413

Yeah... it was completely an act... but so is all of politics (at least presidential).

Say what you want, but... it looks like it worked. She won didn't she?

Polls revealed that she got the biggest bounce post-crying among older women. Whatever happened to hanging tough with the big boys?

70Chip · 01-10-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Polls revealed that she got the biggest bounce post-crying among older women. Whatever happened to hanging tough with the big boys?

She breaks just like a little girl...

GhettoDogAllStars · 01-10-2008, 04:00 PM

The Federal government is WAY too big, and incredibly inefficient. They do a better job at wasting money than they do at anything else. Ron Paul realizes this.

To begin fixing America's problems, we first need to fix our budget.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 01-10-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

The Federal government is WAY too big, and incredibly inefficient. They do a better job at wasting money than they do at anything else. Ron Paul realizes this.

To begin fixing America's problems, we first need to fix our budget.

Besides platitudes (e.g., "the government is too big" and "I don't like the war") what does he stand for? Many of his ideas look interesting at first glance, but, upon closer examination, they are actually quite nuts.

DynamiteRave · 01-10-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Besides platitudes (e.g., "the government is too big" and "I don't like the war") what does he stand for? Many of his ideas look interesting at first glance, but, upon closer examination, they are actually quite nuts.

He was on CNN denouncing this newsletter excerpt. Desperate times calls for desperate measures?

GhettoDogAllStars · 01-10-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Besides platitudes (e.g., "the government is too big" and "I don't like the war") what does he stand for? Many of his ideas look interesting at first glance, but, upon closer examination, they are actually quite nuts.

He stands for the constitution.

I believe the federal government is in need of some serious overhauling -- maybe even a revolution. He's the only candidate in my eyes who's not afraid of drastic change -- the kind of change we need.

01-09-2008, 10:02 PM	#3
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts I'm still not sure what to think of Clinton and Obama. I thought Hillary made good points about herself and about the competition (particularly Barack) this past Saturday but it came across as kind of petty. What I really didn't understand was when Obama said to Hillary "You're likeable enough" What was that all about? Anyhow, either one I think is a far better choice than Ron Paul __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-09-2008, 11:37 PM	#4
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts I wanted to start this very same thread but couldn't be bothered. I don't know if he was the author of some of the things that appeared on his newsletter but it was all done under his name. I saw him on the Meet The Press too and he appeared quite foolish when he said I am against pork belly yet when pressed about 10 million dollars he slipped into a bill for his district he tried to explain his action by saying "but I didn't vote for it." Even worse, he tried to pass his actions off as means of getting a tax refund for his constituents. By his that logic any member of congress can make that same argument. How f'ing disappointing...he's just another sad old man. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

01-10-2008, 11:59 AM	#5
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts I think the best thing for the country is for Obama and McCain to win their parties' nomination. I feel like either one of those candidates is a solid step forward from where we are currently. __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

01-10-2008, 12:29 PM	#6
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts John "10,000 Years In Iraq" McCain? __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

01-10-2008, 12:48 PM	#7
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts Just related to politics in general, the NY Times is really raising the bar in terms of media delivery for the elections this year. One of their cooler apps is Naming Names. Mouse over a name and you'll see the frequency of how many candidates reference the selected candidate. They're all pretty much equal until you mouse over Clinton, and there's a firestorm of comments from EVERYone about her. Kind of makes you think everyone is concerned about her if everyone's talking that much. She's certainly Target #1 for both sides. Also nice is the Election Guide which summarizes each candidates stance on various issues. Also cool but maybe not as useful is the Candidate Schedule Tracker which charts visits to various spots in the country. It's cool to finally see some useful tools on the web and watching the sites really push the technology. I wish the company I worked for were a little more cutting edge like the NY Times...oh well. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

01-10-2008, 01:07 PM	#8
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 54 Posts: 3,048	Re: Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts I saw Hillary's crying moment the other day, and I am pretty sure she was method-acting. It makes me cringe to think about what sort of sick, perverted stuff she has to envision in her mind's eye to bring those tears forward. And the media all seem to have bought it. I thought they would have figured these people out by now. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

01-10-2008, 01:26 PM	#9
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 40 Posts: 2,638	Re: Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts Yeah... it was completely an act... but so is all of politics (at least presidential). Say what you want, but... it looks like it worked. She won didn't she? __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

01-10-2008, 04:00 PM	#12
GhettoDogAllStars Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Age: 43 Posts: 2,762	Re: Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts The Federal government is WAY too big, and incredibly inefficient. They do a better job at wasting money than they do at anything else. Ron Paul realizes this. To begin fixing America's problems, we first need to fix our budget. __________________ To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts

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