Logical or not, that doesn't mean he is always right. I never claimed to be always right.
That's what makes things beliefs and opinion.
I'm sure Paul dismissing Science is just to grab the religious base.
Republicans no matter who the front runner turns out to be cannot afford to lose any of the religious base they have counted on to win the Oval Office seat this past decade.
It's as simple as that.
I don't think he has ever claimed to be always right, even in my discussions with him so don't try to polarize the issue like that. furthermore, he has never claimed to be an expert at everything, unlike you.
If it came down to a battle of intelligence, knowledge, logic, and non-hyperbole non-troll speak, I'll read a post by Vic before I read any of yours.
That's called pandering, and when a Presidential candidate makes decisions based on religious dogma rather than scientific input, it's not only stupid, it's dangerous.
The Bushwhackos have given us more than enough of that kind of intellectual garbage. It's more than enough reason to dismiss Ron Paul as a candidate. :thumbsdown:
Vic
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And here we are again, right back to the usual partisan hacks attacking a candidate they don't like for the exact same actions that the candidates they do like engage in daily.
I used to think you guys were hypocrites. Now I just think you're delusional.
Oh, and to everyone else, thanks for the kind words. However, I am loathe to have my name mentioned in the same sentence with McOwen. He is just a ghoul. A bitter nihilist seeking to spread his bitterness to the rest of the world. In fact, that's why we don't get along, because he would like to have everyone believe that nihilism and pessimism is the core of liberal and democratic belief, when nothing could be further from the truth.
To be honest I have no idea who currently makes the decisions on federal funds going to research grants. I do believe curing disease and finding cleaner and more renewable fuels would benefit everyone though - well maybe not those in the oil industry but that's another story.
Hey, you're the one who is tired of being held up by the 'thugs with guns'. I merely gave you an option to prevent it.
FWIW, you acting like an arrogant cock is a great way to get Paul's message across. It's good to know he's got people like you out there supporting him. :thumbsup:
IMO Ethanol is not the long term answer. I don't even know if it's a short term solution.
One thing the government could do is provide a deduction or refund for those with cars over a certain MPG (like they were doing for hybrids).
Vic
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I was questioning your statement bolded above. What exactly is best for everyone? Who decides? And the answer to that is either a dictator, everyone, or no one.
When you try to say, however, that it is whatever you want that is best for everyone, then you are pretending to be dictator, whether you realize it or not. We'd all like the world to be the way we want it to be, but that doesn't mean we should actually try to do that.
BoberFett
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Given the multitudes of jackasses like yourself supporting the status quo (war, corporate welfare, a tanking economy) I don't care if I come across as a jerk. Maybe this country needs more loudmouthed jerks that don't represent the current political elite. There are enough Michael Moores and Rush Limbaughs, perhaps it's time there were some jerks that support freedom instead of the continued slide to authoritarianism.
BoberFett
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No, ethanol is not a solution at all but that's where we're headed because the US government is incapable of making good decisions.
Your refunds for cars over a certain mileage is just another pathetic bandaid on a bigger problem. You're not going to get us off oil if you keep paying people to use oil.
Besides, if they make up their mind based on the supporters they ignorant anyways. You are not voting for the supporters. So silly every time I hear that load of horse shit. Shows how simple minded they are.
Excuse me.
He is 110% correct. There is absolutely no reason to be making ethanol from corn.
Switch grass is a much more appropriate plant and does not cut into the food supply.
cKGunslinger
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Well I guess the way it is supposed to work is we elect officials we feel represent us and they make decisions on our behalf. Whether that always happens is definitely debatable.
Actually I'm a very big opponent of the war and to label everyone who isn't a RP supporter as pro-war is blatantly wrong. It was a mistake to go in and it's been a mistake to continue the 'war on terror'. It's a no-win situation for everyone involved. That said, we (the US) created that mess so I think it would be very unpopular to simply yank the troops out before there's some sort of order. I'm all for a withdrawal - starting immediately - just not all out immediately.
No! We (US citizens) are not responsible! George and his cohorts are and should be brought up on charges for it. That's where the responsibility and blame lies. They want you to take blame for their actions and it seems you have taken them on. I say suit up the executive branch in military garb, drop them off in the middle of Iraq while our boys come home. I think the Iraqis would be fine dishing out justice.
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