tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post3623571781013002396..comments2024-03-18T06:10:07.480-05:00Comments on Public Policy Polling: Don't laugh at PaulTom Jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545052616714485196noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-60939858680799174392011-08-15T19:16:00.562-05:002011-08-15T19:16:00.562-05:00Paul has some appeal and I enjoy his added ideas t...Paul has some appeal and I enjoy his added ideas to debates. What I believe, is that most people really like his stance on domestic policy but can't agree with him on foreign policy. Paul advocates ignoring foreign entanglements and alliances but that is a foreign concept to most Americans.Williamhttp://www.republicancandidateshq.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-32285056575305756942011-07-30T22:38:24.699-05:002011-07-30T22:38:24.699-05:00Ron Paul is the ONLY hope for America. If anybody ...Ron Paul is the ONLY hope for America. If anybody else wins in 2012, we're just gonna keep gettin' worse! If Ron Paul wins, we can actually be proud to be Americans again!Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-71209101403751908382011-05-07T13:56:58.148-05:002011-05-07T13:56:58.148-05:00Ron Paul in 2012 or more of the same and we can...Ron Paul in 2012 or more of the same and we can't afford more of the same.thecoinguy1955https://www.blogger.com/profile/15476388247717948828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-21521828911393167532011-05-06T23:03:13.894-05:002011-05-06T23:03:13.894-05:00It is amazing how synchronus the comments sound of...It is amazing how synchronus the comments sound of the paul supporters here, being one myself it shows that ron has a lot of students - not followers- who are doing their homework since their congruency implies the understad the ideas and principle BEHIND what ron paul says. This is a good sign for the campaign.The Golden Rulehttp://thegldnrule.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-48789486530047412142011-04-29T13:40:06.236-05:002011-04-29T13:40:06.236-05:00In my profession (journalist) I have to leave my p...In my profession (journalist) I have to leave my personal convictions at the door when I enter the office, but my personal beliefs are undeniably liberal-leaning (or progressive or whatever they're calling themselves these days).<br /><br />I'm sick of the vitriolic discourse in American politics today, and the state of the Republican party has left me wondering if the GOP will ever recover from its steady decline into far-right madness.<br /><br />I loved the discussion thread here for its polite, rational and clear-headed tone, and that says a lot about Ron Paul and his supporters.<br /><br />In the absence of a strong Democratic candidate like Obama, I would be very much inclined to vote for a man like Ron Paul, even though some of his more radical ideas are pretty off-putting. I hope he goes far in the primaries, if only to show the other candidates that you don't have to pander to the tea-party conspiracy theorists in order to win the conservative vote.Alex Baksthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16016653322768456642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-55942896382504122432011-04-27T21:43:54.267-05:002011-04-27T21:43:54.267-05:00Regardless of what happens...I will give all my en...Regardless of what happens...I will give all my energy and effort into Ron Paul and nobody else. I'm not sure that I'll even vote for any other GOP or democrat candidate..as a matter a fact I won't and will leave that blank. <br /><br />I'm sick of the lies and crap by both parties...they are run by the global elite and Dr. Paul is the only hope at stopping that at a federal level...otherwise all we can hope for is secession and the end so we can start rebuilding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-57428097694903009682011-04-27T01:44:47.589-05:002011-04-27T01:44:47.589-05:00Well, the headline is accurate. Don't laugh at...Well, the headline is accurate. Don't laugh at Ron Paul. He's serious and means more or less everything he says, particularly including the craziest bits. Laugh at his positions, laugh at his deluded followers (do please 'give every dollar' to his campaign), laugh at his quixotic campaign and laugh at the microscopic odds of him making any sort of meaningful blip in the final delegate count. But be nice, don't laugh at the crazy old man directly.NRHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565160695480579309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-65994387906782002992011-04-26T22:14:10.917-05:002011-04-26T22:14:10.917-05:00Craig S - What kind of qualifications do you want?...Craig S - What kind of qualifications do you want? He was a flight surgeon, ran a ob/gyn practice for years, ran a publishing company and has been a congressman for years - and the only one who consistently stands by his principles.<br /><br />I think that competes with Obama's community organizer/university lecturer past, or George W. Bush's failed oil man/campaign adviser/baseball team owner past.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-35631665601331079872011-04-26T21:37:07.682-05:002011-04-26T21:37:07.682-05:00hmm. how big a joke is he then?hmm. how big a joke is he then?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-44845642129087195232011-04-26T21:21:14.227-05:002011-04-26T21:21:14.227-05:00I predict there to be an avalanche of Ron Paul sup...I predict there to be an avalanche of Ron Paul supporters that come out of the woodwork. He is the only candidate that liberals would actually vote for and that makes him a unifying presence. <br /><br />Interesting Google trends stats on Ron Paul vs. Obama in 2008...<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iW5kOB1pmg<br /><br />He has my vote, my financial campaign support, and I will do whatever I can to spread the word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-7734422108179486602011-04-26T21:15:03.682-05:002011-04-26T21:15:03.682-05:00Your headline and sub-headline demonstrate that yo...Your headline and sub-headline demonstrate that you are a disgrace to your family, your friends, your profession and your species.<br /><br />Ron Paul has been the most SERIOUS man in Washington every day that he's been in office. He deserves to win the presidency on his understanding of monetary policy alone.<br /><br />Please crawl away and pray that Google removes all references to your embarrassment of a blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-76686020032563869292011-04-26T21:06:49.126-05:002011-04-26T21:06:49.126-05:00Gotta respect a guy that gets his district their s...Gotta respect a guy that gets his district their share while voting against it all, huh? I guess now you're faulting him for doing the job his constituents expect of their Congressman? We should not forget that that is still his job. Just because all the other candidates spend their work-time campaigning instead, doesn't mean he should ignore those he represents, does it? And I'm sure if he had, you'd be faulting him for that too, so nice job calling up a no-win issue. Based on that logic, is there ANYONE you'd find competent?<br /><br />And I don't really think you have 2012's primary results yet, but merely some early polling results. And we know how accurate those can be.<br /><br />A lot can happen in a year. <br /><br />Care to make a wager? You pick any republican against Paul, and if yours gets more delegates than Paul, I'll pay off. If Paul gets more, you pay off. Care to put your money where your mouth is, or is it too early after all?Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192630129745886988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-37021910466232169192011-04-26T20:09:56.393-05:002011-04-26T20:09:56.393-05:00As for Paul getting reelected repeatedly in his ho...As for Paul getting reelected repeatedly in his home district...<br /><br />Paul brings home a lot of pork to that district. And quite hypocritically, I might add.<br /><br />Sort of like Murtha's district. Bring home the pork, and they'll love you forever.The Interesting Timeshttp://the-futurologist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-91632735725471766232011-04-26T20:08:07.967-05:002011-04-26T20:08:07.967-05:00Actually, Richard, I'm using current state-by-...Actually, Richard, I'm using current state-by-state polling for the 2012 primaries to produce my delegate count estimates. 2008 is not part of the equation.<br /><br />Paul's main problem, as in 2008, is his failure to win entire states. In the GOP primary, which is dominated by winner-take-all states, you get blown out if you don't come in first place in any states.<br /><br />Paul won 35 delegates in 2008. He's currently on track for a similarly hopeless performance in 2012.The Interesting Timeshttp://the-futurologist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-46579053552633999782011-04-26T19:18:42.403-05:002011-04-26T19:18:42.403-05:00@ The Interesting Times...
So, you're using P...@ The Interesting Times...<br /><br />So, you're using Paul's 2008 counts to DQ him in 2012 against a different field, and with greater public recognition?<br /><br />I think I'll put as much faith in your predictions here as Jon Stewart would, at this point.<br /><br />I forget, was it Huck or Romney that eventually won the nomination in 2008?<br /><br />:DRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192630129745886988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-3632973409553179552011-04-26T17:32:26.448-05:002011-04-26T17:32:26.448-05:00@Dustin... yes, a district gerrymandered by Tom De...@Dustin... yes, a district gerrymandered by Tom DeLay in a neocon attempt to oust Paul.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192630129745886988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-91940452727812956932011-04-26T17:28:07.452-05:002011-04-26T17:28:07.452-05:00In my last estimate Paul only wins 28 delegates at...In my last estimate Paul only wins 28 delegates at the convention. The next strongest candidate, Pawlenty, gets 57, more than double Paul's delegates.<br /><br />Only Daniels and Bachmann fare worse, with only 8 and 3 delegates, respectively.<br /><br />Frontrunners Huckabee and Romney, on the other hand, get 685 and 613 delegates, respectively. The second tier of Palin and Gingrich get 195 and 140.<br /><br />Keep in mind also that Paul hasn't won a single state outright in any poll. In a primary system that is dominated by winner-take-all states, that's a campaign-ender.<br /><br />Basically, Paul doesn't stand a chance, not even as a spoiler. Think of him as a more right-wing Giuliani.The Interesting Timeshttp://the-futurologist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-52477023962413455722011-04-26T17:18:44.657-05:002011-04-26T17:18:44.657-05:00"In a very Republican district."
With n..."In a very Republican district."<br /><br />With no backing from, and usually the opposition of, the Republican party there.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-22343387099298478802011-04-26T16:49:18.981-05:002011-04-26T16:49:18.981-05:00"Paul has been elected, what, 10 times to con..."Paul has been elected, what, 10 times to congress?"<br /><br />In a very Republican district.Dustin Ingallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00599131416393266722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-82742575486793406982011-04-26T16:28:50.766-05:002011-04-26T16:28:50.766-05:00@Matthew Shrugged... ok I guess you believed it wh...@Matthew Shrugged... ok I guess you believed it when Trump called Paul unelectable... but Paul has been elected, what, 10 times to congress? How many times has Trump been elected to any office?<br /><br />You seem to believe in the King-making ability of the media.<br /><br />But then, why does Ron Paul get so much airtime these days? You'd think if they could prevent that, they would, but for some reason, they put him on. Perhaps they fear they'll lose even more credibility, like they did in 2008, if they continue to ignore him?<br /><br />Its quite possible that they won't be able to stop his message, which is more important than his candidacy.<br /><br />As for him being in his 70's... well, that's what a VP is for, innit?Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192630129745886988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-84802125798770364422011-04-26T15:42:32.530-05:002011-04-26T15:42:32.530-05:00What a relief to be able to vote for a candidate I...What a relief to be able to vote for a candidate I like, such as Ron Paul, instead of what apparently many Americans often do (and I did for decades), which is cast an "anti-this or that vote" of one kind or another.<br /><br />Win or lose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-28039371223173097632011-04-26T13:45:20.637-05:002011-04-26T13:45:20.637-05:00I'm guessing that those people who used to sup...I'm guessing that those people who used to support Ron Paul, but no longer do are liberal Democrats that don't vote in Republican primaries anyway. One of the mistakes Ron Paul made in 2008 was the way he presented his message in a way that he appealed primarily to the most liberal wing of the Republican Party despite his decades-long record to the contrary.<br /><br />In 2008, Ron Paul was that "America-hating" "cut and run" "RINO" who talked alot about some obscure Bank that Limbaugh, O'Reilly, and Hannity had never said anything about. That is the way much of the Republican base viewed him, so it is no surprise that he didn't win. In 2012, Ron Paul is the most fiscally conservative candidate in the field in a year where cutting spending is the most pressing concern of Republicans and stopping inflation is the most pressing concern of ordinary Americans. Ron Paul's record is much closer to the current mainstream of the Republican Party than the rest of the field. Ron Paul certainly didn't raise taxes while governor of a state (he has never voted for a tax increase) and he certainly didn't sign an Obamacare-style mandate into law. There are Republican candidates in the field who did those things (with the exceptions of Michelle Bachmann and that off-brand Ron Paul from New Mexico, I can't think of anybody else in the field with a fiscally conservative record).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-77586956462288090502011-04-26T13:10:17.866-05:002011-04-26T13:10:17.866-05:00Paul is, unfortunately, unelectable. I look at Pau...Paul is, unfortunately, unelectable. I look at Paul Ryan's plan to tame the budget which is pretty reasonable and rational and I look at how the media is committed to tearing him to shreds for it, the charge led by Obama who has gleefully lied and misled the public about what the plan consists of. <br /><br />Energy ought to be focused on realistic candidates. As much as I like Representative Paul, there are more important things at stake.Matthew Shruggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10263279953920645869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-64544803966813978732011-04-26T11:00:00.778-05:002011-04-26T11:00:00.778-05:00What Experience Does Obama Have? A community orga...What Experience Does Obama Have? A community organizer and a handful of years in the legislature. Paul has run a medical practice and delivered 4000 babies. If you want the kind of experience you Are looking For Gary Johnson is the best choice. Romney has to answer for his own socialist medical program. Palin ain'T running, T-Paw is a dbag, Trump bankrupted a casino, and the huckster is a fascist. Who cares how old he is...its about the messagePhatheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101643264100406083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-1577611518544179362011-04-26T10:54:27.379-05:002011-04-26T10:54:27.379-05:00@CraigS
"What is his management background ? ...@CraigS<br />"What is his management background ? What does he know about business ? What has he ever done ?"<br /><br />He completed medical school and served as a flight surgeon in the armed forces. He ran his own practice as an obstetrician for decades, delivering over 4,000 babies. He was also a partner in a successful coin business, and has published several best-selling books.<br /><br />And what have you done lately?<br /><br />Anyway, the idea that the country needs a "manager" is progressive nonsense. The country would benefit by a president who fulfills his constitutional obligations, vetoes bad laws, shows restraint and humility, and isn't personally extravagant or an attention whore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com