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fskimospy

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Originally posted by: ayabe
I thought Obama's speech was absolutely fantastic. Whether he can really deliver is another matter entirely.

But it's fun to see all the lib sites bashing him now trying to keep Clinton at the forefront.

I haven't seen liberal sites bashing him at all? If there are some out there, there are plenty of others that are very supportive.
 

bamacre

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Originally posted by: Duddy
And now it's time for another episode of "Poltical Stereotypes!!!"



Black Guys: Your only voting for Obama because he's black.

Women: Your only voting for Hillary because she has boobs.

Geeks: Your only voting for Ron Paul because he's the Jesus of the internet.


Ron Paul is Al Gore's son? :shocked:
 

ayabe

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Originally posted by: eskimospy
Originally posted by: ayabe
I thought Obama's speech was absolutely fantastic. Whether he can really deliver is another matter entirely.

But it's fun to see all the lib sites bashing him now trying to keep Clinton at the forefront.

I haven't seen liberal sites bashing him at all? If there are some out there, there are plenty of others that are very supportive.

I should have been more clear, I meant the backbiting and gnashing of teeth in the comments section of said web sites, like Salon.com for instance.

The Clinton supporters are really down in the dumps today.
 

Wreckem

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Originally posted by: Duddy
Originally posted by: ayabe
I thought Obama's speech was absolutely fantastic. Whether he can really deliver is another matter entirely.

But it's fun to see all the lib sites bashing him now trying to keep Clinton at the forefront.

I have to admit I also liked Obama's speech. It's was soo full of emotion.

If Ron Paul doesn't win it, I'll be just as happy with Obama.

See I dont get comments like this.

Ron Paul is fiscally conservative.

Obama is not fiscally conservative. He is far from it.
 

bamacre

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Wreckem
Originally posted by: Duddy
Originally posted by: ayabe
I thought Obama's speech was absolutely fantastic. Whether he can really deliver is another matter entirely.

But it's fun to see all the lib sites bashing him now trying to keep Clinton at the forefront.

I have to admit I also liked Obama's speech. It's was soo full of emotion.

If Ron Paul doesn't win it, I'll be just as happy with Obama.

See I dont get comments like this.

Ron Paul is fiscally conservative.

Obama is not fiscally conservative. He is far from it.


It doesn't make sense, no, but here is the reason. They won't support any other Republican candidate because of the war in Iraq, and Hillary is a wise and beautiful woman. That leaves Obama by default.
 

TheSlamma

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Originally posted by: Wreckem
Originally posted by: Duddy
Originally posted by: ayabe
I thought Obama's speech was absolutely fantastic. Whether he can really deliver is another matter entirely.

But it's fun to see all the lib sites bashing him now trying to keep Clinton at the forefront.

I have to admit I also liked Obama's speech. It's was soo full of emotion.

If Ron Paul doesn't win it, I'll be just as happy with Obama.

See I dont get comments like this.

Ron Paul is fiscally conservative.

Obama is not fiscally conservative. He is far from it.
I agree with him 100%.

I don't care right now about how fiscal he is, I care about ending a useless war that is bleeding this state. And IMO Paul and Obama are the only 2 that can get us out.

I would rather waste money painting the back side of the moon then on that useless war. The religion in those countries will not allow those people into the 21st century and will not allow "victory". Like suburban christian america thinks.
 

CADsortaGUY

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Wreckem
Originally posted by: Duddy
Originally posted by: ayabe
I thought Obama's speech was absolutely fantastic. Whether he can really deliver is another matter entirely.

But it's fun to see all the lib sites bashing him now trying to keep Clinton at the forefront.

I have to admit I also liked Obama's speech. It's was soo full of emotion.

If Ron Paul doesn't win it, I'll be just as happy with Obama.

See I dont get comments like this.

Ron Paul is fiscally conservative.

Obama is not fiscally conservative. He is far from it.

Pssttt - it's not about Conservatism - It's about being part of something "cool" and "different". Most that I've encountered are liberal leaning fence sitters who usually follow whatever current trend there is. But that's just my observation. :)
 

nageov3t

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Originally posted by: CADsortaGUY
Originally posted by: Wreckem
Originally posted by: Duddy
Originally posted by: ayabe
I thought Obama's speech was absolutely fantastic. Whether he can really deliver is another matter entirely.

But it's fun to see all the lib sites bashing him now trying to keep Clinton at the forefront.

I have to admit I also liked Obama's speech. It's was soo full of emotion.

If Ron Paul doesn't win it, I'll be just as happy with Obama.

See I dont get comments like this.

Ron Paul is fiscally conservative.

Obama is not fiscally conservative. He is far from it.

Pssttt - it's not about Conservatism - It's about being part of something "cool" and "different". Most that I've encountered are liberal leaning fence sitters who usually follow whatever current trend there is. But that's just my observation. :)

it sorta reminds me of howard dean.

I mean, I'm not focusing this at anyone in particular on these forums, but back in '04, I knew a crapton of Deaniacs who saw that he was liberal on one issue and then just ignored the rest of his conservative background. the media played it the same way.
 

CitizenKain

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Originally posted by: BoberFett
Originally posted by: CitizenKain
Originally posted by: Jaskalas
Originally posted by: alchemize
Originally posted by: lozina
And I don't quite understand your criticism of libertarianism. Name one libertarian country which is horrible in practice.......

Somalia?

Case in point. There are no libertarian countries. The closest you've gotten is anarchy.

The United States constitution tried to ensure that we were a Union of States, free and at liberty to rule ourselves within our state's dominion with the certain protections and benefits a Union can provide without it having dominion over us.

That was libertarian in my sense of it. That is what must be restored.

Its too bad a lot of states had to go and do things like enact Jim Crow laws or sundown laws. Or try to enact laws which disenfranchise groups of people.

Good point! Now we no longer have to worry about Jim Crow laws. Instead of each state having to deal with racial issues themselves, we just let the feds pass laws to keep black people in prison in ALL states through the War on Drugs. It's far more efficient. See everyone, the federal government saves us money!

Not to mention the oppression of other nations the US does militarily. Are you saying that invading and occupying Iraq is a good trade off to remove Jim Crow laws, which likely would have changed over time anyway? The states gave us Jim Crow. The feds give us massive taxation, Iraq war, DHS, NSA, CIA, War on Drugs, the list goes on. I'm not really sure it was a good trade.

Wow, those two things aren't related in the slightest, good job on picking something like that. Funny you think that states would stop the war on drugs, why do you think that?

Guess that equal rights thing was just a mistake in the constitution, I'm sure Paul would do his best to get that part removed. Sorry black people, but I like having money more then I like allowing you the chance to vote.

 

CADsortaGUY

Lifer
Oct 19, 2001
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Originally posted by: loki8481
Originally posted by: CADsortaGUY
Originally posted by: Wreckem
Originally posted by: Duddy
Originally posted by: ayabe
I thought Obama's speech was absolutely fantastic. Whether he can really deliver is another matter entirely.

But it's fun to see all the lib sites bashing him now trying to keep Clinton at the forefront.

I have to admit I also liked Obama's speech. It's was soo full of emotion.

If Ron Paul doesn't win it, I'll be just as happy with Obama.

See I dont get comments like this.

Ron Paul is fiscally conservative.

Obama is not fiscally conservative. He is far from it.

Pssttt - it's not about Conservatism - It's about being part of something "cool" and "different". Most that I've encountered are liberal leaning fence sitters who usually follow whatever current trend there is. But that's just my observation. :)

it sorta reminds me of howard dean.

I mean, I'm not focusing this at anyone in particular on these forums, but back in '04, I knew a crapton of Deaniacs who saw that he was liberal on one issue and then just ignored the rest of his conservative background. the media played it the same way.

Yeah, I'd agree to a point. However, deaniacs weren't going to go vote for Bush if dean didn't get the nod.;) But you're right about it being the "cool" thing which got the flounderers to follow. :)
 

bamacre

Lifer
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Originally posted by: CADsortaGUY
Originally posted by: Wreckem
Originally posted by: Duddy
Originally posted by: ayabe
I thought Obama's speech was absolutely fantastic. Whether he can really deliver is another matter entirely.

But it's fun to see all the lib sites bashing him now trying to keep Clinton at the forefront.

I have to admit I also liked Obama's speech. It's was soo full of emotion.

If Ron Paul doesn't win it, I'll be just as happy with Obama.

See I dont get comments like this.

Ron Paul is fiscally conservative.

Obama is not fiscally conservative. He is far from it.

Pssttt - it's not about Conservatism - It's about being part of something "cool" and "different". Most that I've encountered are liberal leaning fence sitters who usually follow whatever current trend there is. But that's just my observation. :)


I disagree for the most part. There is some logic there, but you are ignoring a LOT of reasons why people are supporting Paul.

The war in Iraq being one. The Republicans with the insane decision to invade, and the Democrats giving full support. Same with the Patriot Act, and the taking away of American rights. Same with the massive increase in the size of the Federal Government.

Then there is the War on Drugs, which has been nothing short of a complete failure. And no one is talking about this problem. Not a single candidate.

And the same for monetary policy. The dollar is dropping. We are increasing the size of our debt. Again, no one else is talking about this problem.

These problems all started before Paul's supporters even knew who he was. They didn't jump on the bandwagon, they created it.

If it were the "cool thing to do," Paul would be leading the polls. Instead, it seems like the "cool thing to do," has become supporting Obama and/or Huckabee.

And Americans who say they want change, will vote against it, and instead for the status quo. They'll support candidates who have NO plans for, nor even acknowledge, most of the major problems we, as a country, have.

Why? Because the CNN and FoxNews-watching Americans think the biggest problems in this country are illegal immigration, health care, abortion, evolution, drugs, and Britney Spears. And because of this, in truth, the biggest problem facing this country is in fact the American voter.
 

CADsortaGUY

Lifer
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Originally posted by: bamacre
Originally posted by: CADsortaGUY
Originally posted by: Wreckem
Originally posted by: Duddy
Originally posted by: ayabe
I thought Obama's speech was absolutely fantastic. Whether he can really deliver is another matter entirely.

But it's fun to see all the lib sites bashing him now trying to keep Clinton at the forefront.

I have to admit I also liked Obama's speech. It's was soo full of emotion.

If Ron Paul doesn't win it, I'll be just as happy with Obama.

See I dont get comments like this.

Ron Paul is fiscally conservative.

Obama is not fiscally conservative. He is far from it.

Pssttt - it's not about Conservatism - It's about being part of something "cool" and "different". Most that I've encountered are liberal leaning fence sitters who usually follow whatever current trend there is. But that's just my observation. :)


I disagree for the most part. There is some logic there, but you are ignoring a LOT of reasons why people are supporting Paul.

The war in Iraq being one. The Republicans with the insane decision to invade, and the Democrats giving full support. Same with the Patriot Act, and the taking away of American rights. Same with the massive increase in the size of the Federal Government.

Then there is the War on Drugs, which has been nothing short of a complete failure. And no one is talking about this problem. Not a single candidate.

And the same for monetary policy. The dollar is dropping. We are increasing the size of our debt. Again, no one else is talking about this problem.

These problems all started before Paul's supporters even knew who he was. They didn't jump on the bandwagon, they created it.

If it were the "cool thing to do," Paul would be leading the polls. Instead, it seems like the "cool thing to do," has become supporting Obama and/or Huckabee.

And Americans who say they want change, will vote against it, and instead for the status quo. They'll support candidates who have NO plans for, nor even acknowledge, most of the major problems we, as a country, have.

Why? Because the CNN and FoxNews-watching Americans think the biggest problems in this country are illegal immigration, health care, abortion, evolution, drugs, and Britney Spears. And because of this, in truth, the biggest problem facing this country is in fact the American voter.

My comments were related to the obama-RP2 situation, not only about RP2. There are plenty of reasons to like him but then again there are plenty to not like him about too.
 

RaiderJ

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Originally posted by: PingSpike
Originally posted by: GenHoth
Originally posted by: RaiderJ
As a Ron Paul fan, I'm disappointed that he didn't get more votes in Iowa, but I'm VERY happy Obama took top spot. I would vote for him in a heartbeat over any non-RP GOP candidate.

QFT

I'm still terrified its going to come down to the classic douchebag versus turd fight in the end: Ghouliani versus Billary.

I think Obama will continue to do well - I think people very much want change in the next president. That's something neither Guiliani or Clinton offers.
 

bamacre

Lifer
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Originally posted by: RaiderJ
Originally posted by: PingSpike
Originally posted by: GenHoth
Originally posted by: RaiderJ
As a Ron Paul fan, I'm disappointed that he didn't get more votes in Iowa, but I'm VERY happy Obama took top spot. I would vote for him in a heartbeat over any non-RP GOP candidate.

QFT

I'm still terrified its going to come down to the classic douchebag versus turd fight in the end: Ghouliani versus Billary.

I think Obama will continue to do well - I think people very much want change in the next president. That's something neither Guiliani or Clinton offers.


Does Obama really offer change? Real change?

Politicians have been peddling change for a long time. When they actually do come through, it is often change in the wrong direction.
 

JEDIYoda

Lifer
Jul 13, 2005
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Originally posted by: bamacre
Originally posted by: CADsortaGUY
Originally posted by: Wreckem
Originally posted by: Duddy
Originally posted by: ayabe
I thought Obama's speech was absolutely fantastic. Whether he can really deliver is another matter entirely.

But it's fun to see all the lib sites bashing him now trying to keep Clinton at the forefront.

I have to admit I also liked Obama's speech. It's was soo full of emotion.

If Ron Paul doesn't win it, I'll be just as happy with Obama.

See I dont get comments like this.

Ron Paul is fiscally conservative.

Obama is not fiscally conservative. He is far from it.

Pssttt - it's not about Conservatism - It's about being part of something "cool" and "different". Most that I've encountered are liberal leaning fence sitters who usually follow whatever current trend there is. But that's just my observation. :)


I disagree for the most part. There is some logic there, but you are ignoring a LOT of reasons why people are supporting Paul.

The war in Iraq being one. The Republicans with the insane decision to invade, and the Democrats giving full support. Same with the Patriot Act, and the taking away of American rights. Same with the massive increase in the size of the Federal Government.

Then there is the War on Drugs, which has been nothing short of a complete failure. And no one is talking about this problem. Not a single candidate.

And the same for monetary policy. The dollar is dropping. We are increasing the size of our debt. Again, no one else is talking about this problem.

These problems all started before Paul's supporters even knew who he was. They didn't jump on the bandwagon, they created it.

If it were the "cool thing to do," Paul would be leading the polls. Instead, it seems like the "cool thing to do," has become supporting Obama and/or Huckabee.

And Americans who say they want change, will vote against it, and instead for the status quo. They'll support candidates who have NO plans for, nor even acknowledge, most of the major problems we, as a country, have.

Why? Because the CNN and FoxNews-watching Americans think the biggest problems in this country are illegal immigration, health care, abortion, evolution, drugs, and Britney Spears. And because of this, in truth, the biggest problem facing this country is in fact the American voter.

Blame it on the media.....you sure your self employed?
 

JEDIYoda

Lifer
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Originally posted by: bamacre
Originally posted by: RaiderJ
Originally posted by: PingSpike
Originally posted by: GenHoth
Originally posted by: RaiderJ
As a Ron Paul fan, I'm disappointed that he didn't get more votes in Iowa, but I'm VERY happy Obama took top spot. I would vote for him in a heartbeat over any non-RP GOP candidate.

QFT

I'm still terrified its going to come down to the classic douchebag versus turd fight in the end: Ghouliani versus Billary.

I think Obama will continue to do well - I think people very much want change in the next president. That's something neither Guiliani or Clinton offers.


Does Obama really offer change? Real change?

Politicians have been peddling change for a long time. When they actually do come through, it is often change in the wrong direction.

Typical Ron whats his name supporter.....
Trying to infer that ONLY their candidate wants change....you have a crystal ball that tells the future...or do you need somebody to pinch you to wake you up?
 

NoStateofMind

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Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
Originally posted by: bamacre
Originally posted by: RaiderJ
Originally posted by: PingSpike
Originally posted by: GenHoth
Originally posted by: RaiderJ
As a Ron Paul fan, I'm disappointed that he didn't get more votes in Iowa, but I'm VERY happy Obama took top spot. I would vote for him in a heartbeat over any non-RP GOP candidate.

QFT

I'm still terrified its going to come down to the classic douchebag versus turd fight in the end: Ghouliani versus Billary.

I think Obama will continue to do well - I think people very much want change in the next president. That's something neither Guiliani or Clinton offers.


Does Obama really offer change? Real change?

Politicians have been peddling change for a long time. When they actually do come through, it is often change in the wrong direction.

Typical Ron whats his name supporter.....
Trying to infer that ONLY their candidate wants change....you have a crystal ball that tells the future...or do you need somebody to pinch you to wake you up?

You wouldnt know what change was if it hit you in the face.
 

nageov3t

Lifer
Feb 18, 2004
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Originally posted by: PC Surgeon
Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
Originally posted by: bamacre
Originally posted by: RaiderJ
Originally posted by: PingSpike
Originally posted by: GenHoth
Originally posted by: RaiderJ
As a Ron Paul fan, I'm disappointed that he didn't get more votes in Iowa, but I'm VERY happy Obama took top spot. I would vote for him in a heartbeat over any non-RP GOP candidate.

QFT

I'm still terrified its going to come down to the classic douchebag versus turd fight in the end: Ghouliani versus Billary.

I think Obama will continue to do well - I think people very much want change in the next president. That's something neither Guiliani or Clinton offers.


Does Obama really offer change? Real change?

Politicians have been peddling change for a long time. When they actually do come through, it is often change in the wrong direction.

Typical Ron whats his name supporter.....
Trying to infer that ONLY their candidate wants change....you have a crystal ball that tells the future...or do you need somebody to pinch you to wake you up?

You wouldnt know what change was if it hit you in the face.

Bush probably changed the US more than any other recent president ;)

change doesn't matter if it's for the worse.
 

bamacre

Lifer
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Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
Typical Ron whats his name supporter.....
Trying to infer that ONLY their candidate wants change....you have a crystal ball that tells the future...or do you need somebody to pinch you to wake you up?

Hmmm, let's see. What does Obama want to do about the War on Drugs? What does Obama think about the Patriot Act? Does Obama support the idea of permanent US bases in Iraq? What does Obama propose to do about the devaluation of the dollar?
 

bamacre

Lifer
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Originally posted by: loki8481
Bush probably changed the US more than any other recent president ;)

change doesn't matter if it's for the worse.

And he got all the D support he needed. While Paul voted against the war in Iraq, and against the Patriot Act.
 

JEDIYoda

Lifer
Jul 13, 2005
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Originally posted by: bamacre
Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
Typical Ron whats his name supporter.....
Trying to infer that ONLY their candidate wants change....you have a crystal ball that tells the future...or do you need somebody to pinch you to wake you up?

Hmmm, let's see. What does Obama want to do about the War on Drugs? What does Obama think about the Patriot Act? Does Obama support the idea of permanent US bases in Iraq? What does Obama propose to do about the devaluation of the dollar?

So how much does the Ron whats his name campaign pay you as an independant contractor??
 

bamacre

Lifer
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Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
Originally posted by: bamacre
Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
Typical Ron whats his name supporter.....
Trying to infer that ONLY their candidate wants change....you have a crystal ball that tells the future...or do you need somebody to pinch you to wake you up?

Hmmm, let's see. What does Obama want to do about the War on Drugs? What does Obama think about the Patriot Act? Does Obama support the idea of permanent US bases in Iraq? What does Obama propose to do about the devaluation of the dollar?

So how much does the Ron whats his name campaign pay you as an independant contractor??

How about taking off the tinfoil hat and answering my questions?
 

bamacre

Lifer
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My God, do you anti-Paulbots really think you're so smart because you can go to a poll on a website, look at some numbers, and come to the conclusion that Paul can't win?

No, it only means you are smart enough to use a damn mouse and keyboard and understand 3rd-grade math.

I will support Paul until election day, but I'll tell you right now he can't win.

He can't win because he stands up there and tells the truth. He stands up there and tells us the war on drugs isn't working. He stands up there and says that the fanatical Muslims attack us because we've been over there fucking with their shit. He stands up there and tells us we are going broke. He stands up there and says the value of our dollar is dropping like shit through a goose. He stands up there and says the Patriot Act is an attack on our freedoms and liberties.

He stands up there and tells us we have gone from a government which feared its people to people who now fear their government.

He stands up there and tells the truth when it is not popular to do so. He stands up there and tells the truth knowing that people will call him a nutjob. Simply put, he can't win because he has integrity.

He can't win because the majority of Americans are a bunch of CNN and FoxNews-watching morons, some of whom are more interested in Britney Spear's kids than their own. He can't win because the majority of Americans have unhealthy lifestyles and want the government to pay for their overly-needed healthcare. He can't win because the majority of Americans think that they shouldn't have to be a part of their own kids education. He can't win because Americans not only don't understand history, they don't even understand the problems we face today.

He can't win because America is slowly turning into a people who don't want to be responsible for themselves. They no longer can live in a free society because they spend more time in front of the TV than actually learning about the people they vote for. Nor do they take the time and energy to hold them accountable for their actions. No, they'd rather sit at home and watch American Idol or Deal or No Deal.

He can't win because the people on TV, who always tell the truth, told them he can't.

So they'll all run out and vote for the best used-car salesman who makes them feel all safe and cozy, with a little help from the oh-so-honest people on the boob-tube.

And you people who don't want to look as stupid as Paul does on the podium, and us on the message boards, will all join them, gleefully. And one of your used-car salesman will win, and once again, you'll all cheer for 4 more years of the status quo, then years later, bitch and cry about the problems that have gone unsolved. Only to wait four more years and buy a different used car from the same slickster wearing a different suit.