Interesting Ron Paul Newsletter Excerpts

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Did anyone catch him on Meet the Press? I know a lot of people love him for his anti-war stance, but that's a very small part of the puzzle. I'm a "mainstream libertarian" and I think the guy is nuts.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Did anyone catch him on Meet the Press? I know a lot of people love him for his anti-war stance, but that's a very small part of the puzzle. I'm a "mainstream libertarian" and I think the guy is nuts.

I saw that interview on Meet The Press - unbelievable. I was in NH over the weekend, and this guy has a following like a cult. I mean they're everywhere.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I saw that interview on Meet The Press - unbelievable. I was in NH over the weekend, and this guy has a following like a cult. I mean they're everywhere.

When a mainstream candidate says that the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts were a mistake, you know something is awry. I must admit that he intrigued me when I first heard about him, but after hearing him speak for more than 5 minutes I realized he was kind of bat-sh*t. I've got to chalk up his following to: (a) disenchantment with the political establishment; and (b) interest provoked by a Republican speaking out against the war. I can't think of any other rational explanation.

Any Ron Paul supporters care to weigh in?

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

When a mainstream candidate says that the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts were a mistake, you know something is awry. I must admit that he intrigued me when I first heard about him, but after hearing him speak for more than 5 minutes I realized he was kind of bat-sh*t. I've got to chalk up his following to: (a) disenchantment with the political establishment; and (b) interest provoked by a Republican speaking out against the war. I can't think of any other rational explanation.

Any Ron Paul supporters care to weigh in?

I don't know, but I di know that he touts himself as the Champion of the Constitution, which is scary in itself. Usually when someone thinks in such a way, they seriously lack balance.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I don't know, but I di know that he touts himself as the Champion of the Constitution, which is scary in itself. Usually when someone thinks in such a way, they seriously lack balance.

I'm aware of his "I defend the Constitution" mantra. Unfortunately, I've also heard him express his opinion as to certain legal matters involving the Constitution. He has no clue what he is talking about but his talking points seem to resonate with certain segments of the general public.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I'm aware of his "I defend the Constitution" mantra. Unfortunately, I've also heard him express his opinion as to certain legal matters involving the Constitution. He has no clue what he is talking about but his talking points seem to resonate with certain segments of the general public.

His message does resonate with a segment of the public. But I think those people generally agreee with him on an issue here and there. For instance, he's outspoken about the war but he also want's to get rid of the Federal Reserve. He's also made some controversial statements about public education.

I think if he were a leading candidate and was under the spotlight 24/7 like some of the others, most people wouldn't take as seriously as they suppose they do.

[mheisig]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

His message does resonate with a segment of the public. But I think those people generally agreee with him on an issue here and there. For instance, he's outspoken about the war but he also want's to get rid of the Federal Reserve. He's also made some controversial statements about public education.

I think if he were a leading candidate and was under the spotlight 24/7 like some of the others, most people wouldn't take as seriously as they suppose they do.

I think you hit the nail on the head.

His views are pretty diverse, and I think almost anyone in the country would agree with him on one point or another. I think he just hasn't gotten enough exposure for people to see the full spectrum of his ideas.

Personally I kind of like him. Not saying I'd vote for him, as I haven't researched him enough yet, but he's at least different and not afraid to speak his mind.

I think one of the things people find attractive is that he's very specific in his plans and ideas, very concrete. On the other side of the fence I think that's what Hillary has going for her too, she's pretty concrete and particular about what to change.

What blows me away is that people don't see through a guy like Obama. Listen to him speak for 20 minutes and you get this very nice, hopeful sounding bit of rhetoric with no real substance. Even go to the guys website and look at his stance on various issues and most of it is vague fluff. I finish listening to him and pretty much think, "Ok...that sounds very nice, but what the hell are your actual, specific plans?"

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

His message does resonate with a segment of the public. But I think those people generally agreee with him on an issue here and there. For instance, he's outspoken about the war but he also want's to get rid of the Federal Reserve. He's also made some controversial statements about public education.

I think if he were a leading candidate and was under the spotlight 24/7 like some of the others, most people wouldn't take as seriously as they suppose they do.

God forbid a person for making a comment about doing away with the well run federal public school system. I no nothing of the guy nor do I think I would vote for him but I get a kick out of when people talk about doing away with the federal school system. Everyone says its failing but its not the system failing its the lack of money. So we give them more money and things keep getting worse so we again give it more money and thing keep going down hill. If anyone metions doing away with the federal goverments role with schools everyone freaks out like they are doing such a great job. The way it works now we send our tax money to the fed then they take about 20% of the money for their share of cost in running schools then send us back the difference. We could increase spending with thet alone by 15 or more % then let the local people who know our local needs take care of education. If they are failing just vote them out of office.