The Iowa presidential debate failed to invite Ron Paul, the only candidate that honestly addresses the war on terror.
Few examples of the behind-the-scenes power exerting its authority over the people are more impactful than the deliberate stranglehold on the free speech of candidates running for office. Today, Ron Paul finds himself in the chokehold of a couple of Iowa organizations that have refused to allow his message to be heard on the same stage as other Republican candidates. Ironically, one of the groups claims to be Christian.…
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76 - clifylq
Ron Paul
Matthew 7:15-27 "Beware of false prophets"
77 - Naughten
RON PAUL
Ron Paul is clearly regarded with fear and loathing by the Leftist Democrats and the Neo-Con Reps, and much of media; and he has proven himself to be the leading debater.
If his sacred right to Freedom of Speech, guaranteed by the American Constitution, is somehow denied him; there will certainly be a severe backlash everywhere in America. After the rude and biased behavior of Fox News at the last debate, this ridiculously opinionated and pretentious group suffered such a severe firestorm of criticism by the American People, that it will never recover its former reputation.
Ron Paul has moved up so exceptionally fast in the polls, from 2% to 6%, that it has put his opponents into a state of panic. After this next debate they will certainly suffer further humiliation.
78 - L.Step
Not to brag, but I try to be fair. So when I first heard what wretched and scurrilous things were being said about Ron Paul, I decided to try to find out if he was indeed such a dreadful person. After some research I was convinced that he wasn't. Period. I then decided that I did not want to be among those who, for whatever reason, were so vicious. I am now ready and willing to vote for Ron Paul.
79 - Mark
Dave!
Do you think Ron Paul has a better chance than he did in June?
80 - Dave
911 and the war are being used to suppress free speech. You can bet that many christian or conservative groups that attack Ron Paul would have supported him if it wasn't for 911 and the war. These groups wont stand up for their traditional values. Pat Robertson, Hannity, it goes on and on. Ron Paul has stayed true these others are deserters. Paul states real concerns about how American policy can create blow back from fanatical organiztions because such policy is used as a recruiting tool. The spin media finds it easier to lump him with others with more extreme views. They ignore the other things he stands for.
81 - Dave
Why are the front runners front runners to begin with. Its because the media has put a spot light on them. Usually big money people and big money media are behind it. If Paul does something significant like raise huge amounts of money or has a strong message that people support, it should be reported. To exclude a particular candidate from a debate shows a bias and lack of respect for the political system. How are people to be properly informed on a candidates views if you exclude them. Second hand lies from their opponents? Real fair. These groups are dispicable. Ron Paul was a virtual unknown a few months ago. No big organizations or media are behind him. Its millions of individuals catching on and wanting a change in government. We are tired of the corruption and fascism. Fascism is when corporations or even individuals become so huge and powerful they can exert an unfair influence over media and government.
82 - Dave S
The above two comments were made by Dave S and not Dave Nalle
83 - Jason
Why are we talking to Dave? 9/11 we be the pretext for revolution, WAR in this country against this country.
84 - STM
Can someone tell me what will happen to all the millions of dollars donated to Ron Paul's campaign fund by ordinary people when Ron Paul doesn't make it.
Does it get returned, or does someone get to keep it. Not a trick question, but a genuine query.
No one gives Paul a snowball's chance in hell, yet his campaign donation meter is ticking over at a rate of knots. So what happens to any unspent dough?
85 - Clavos
It's governed by the various states, Stan, and varies as to what the candidate must do with surplus funds, but in no case are they allowed to keep the funds (for personal use) or distribute them to their families.
Some states allow them to be retained for future campaigns, some require they be returned to donors, most allow charitable contributions, etc., etc.
86 - STM
Thanks mate for the heads-up. I notice that one of the defining things about Paul's campaign is the amount of money he's getting, but everyone seems to be saying that he's no chance.
87 - Clavos
The thing is, mate, he does very well on the 'net, but at least so far, isn't considered a major candidate because he doesn't poll very high, overall.
Because most of your exposure to our race is on the 'net, you're getting a skewed view of Paul's impact.
Read the wires at the shop.
All that said, who knows?
His internet supporters are certainly vociferous.
88 - STM
And presumably, they'll all get out lof bed to vote.
Like you say, they are vociferous, so he may have more impact than the mainstream pollsters think.
89 - Clavos
They've got a lot of time left to get it right...
90 - STM
How would mainstream America feel about a President Paul?
Or would that be because of mainstream America?
91 - Clavos
I don't think he'll pick up too many Democratic votes, and, all other things being equal, I do think the Democrats stand a good chance of winning, after the Republican debacle of the past eight years.
But, I'm no expert, and this is just my opinion.
92 - Dave
Sorry Dave, I think Ron Paul is not a Republican nor a
conservative.
Hello shuga
You are correct. Ron Paul is not a Republican or a Conservative...he is a Libertarian. That is what I like about him. He cares about America first, and screw the rest of the world. He believes in taking care of America first. I don't live in the Sudan, or Zimbabwe, or Bumfuckt Egypt...I live in South Carolina, which (last time I checked) is a part of the United States of America. He has a strong defense policy, to protect us from the illegal aliens, to protect us from the foreign invasion of goods, and to protect us from our biggest fear, the Federal Government that interfers with our daily lives.
I supported Bush and his invasion of Iraq...now, I question on how it was handled. It was handled totally wrong. Bush did it for retaliation of an assassination attempt on his father. He wanted Saddem Hussien, and he got him. End of story. Now, it is time to bring our troops home. No matter when we leave, whether it be next year, or 6 years from now, Iraq will revert to whatever regime that it wants to be. We can't force Democracy on a country who doesn't want it, or doesn't believe in it for that matter. I do support our troops, don't get me wrong. We need to find and kill Bin Laden...but he isn't in Iraq.
Bush screwed up his second term, and is going to make it that much more impossible for a Republican to be elected as President next year. He thinks that this country has an endless pocketbook. Well, it doesn't. Our troops should have been out of Iraq three years ago if it had been handled right, they would be. Ron Paul has pledged to pull our troops out the minute he takes office. That would be when we start taking care of ourselves again, and stop worring about other country's affairs. I could care less what happens to Iraq, as Israel is there with enough firepower to blow them and Iran out of the water. Iran knows not to attack Israel, as they would seal their destiny by America's retaliation. One bomb on one day...no Iran. Ahmadinejoke, is too smart to think that we wouldn't retaillate against him, so he aint gonna do a thing but threaten. If he does make a bomb, so what...he is still wasted by us. We got more than he will ever have. Russia and China, they won't even want to be a part of it, as we are their biggest trading partner. France, who is also a nuclear power, would just tuck their heads between the ass and watch. India has the bomb as well, they just can't figure out how to use it (they are too busy making telemarketing calls to the US to worry about firing off a nuclear missle).
If the Iraq war has proven one thing, it is that we can't force our way of life upon another country, nor should we try. But yet we still pour billions of dollars into the effort. Those dollars could be used here, in America, to be helping the homeless, the helpless, and the hungry. THAT, is what Ron Paul would do...get our troops out of a no-win, no-lose situation, and start rebuilding America. Our defense is secure, and we would then have the money to stay that way without robbing my Social Security check that I hope to have in the future. America is 10-1 in the wars that it has fought. It wouldn't be so bad to end up 10-1-1. The people of Iraq ae going to decide their own future whether we are there or not.
You will never guess what Lynn bought me yesterday...an MP3 player . She got tired of me going out to her car to listen to my gospel album that I recorded, she said I was messing up her car with cigarettes LOL. It works pretty good, but I checked out the package, and it was made in China. So, if you don't hear from me after this, you will know that I have contracted lead poisoning and have a brain tumor or something.
Dave
93 - T Yen Vu
Greetings, Dave N. You stated the following:
"Those who love liberty should oppose the truthers and other conspiracy nuts, because they are one of the greatest threats to our constitutional republic..."
Sorry to drag this one up all the way from June 20th, but--with all due respect--how do such people constitute "one of the greatest threats"? As a fellow concerned citizen and patriot, I'd be grateful if you could supply reasonable and well-argued support to this statement.
Again, sorry for the delayed reaction!
T (newbie)
94 - Dave Nalle
T, I've posted on it at length in the past. Go check my article listing and look for my various truther debunkings.
Dave
95 - bob johnson
Dear Dave Nalle, just a few comment,
Blowback of the Shah in Iran did NOT happen 50 years later, it happened 20 years later, which is not that unthinkable since the CIA molded Shahs secret police based on the Nazi SS one of the most brutal and harshest ever.
for 20 years the people of Iran had to endure that brutal regime America put in to power, i will not go in to detail but you are severely miss informed on the subject if you don’t even know how many years after the CIA coup that put the shah back in to power, this "blowback" took place.
So yes while some of the things Dr Paul says is clearly outside of the mainstream thought process. it does not make them any less true. In short Arabs do not want to harm you for your freedom fries. They want to harm you because you are squatting on their land with no plans to leave in the near future.
I believe in the old west they also shot land squatters. These people are also sick of their own leaders acting as American puppets (which most are) and resent us even More for it than any religious teaching they might subscribe to that is viewed as extreme.
America and the CIA hand in hand turned and funded the Saudi Muslims in to extremists during the cold war to fight against the USSR’s occupation of Afghanistan, 9/11 is also a direct blowback because of it.
This all from a Canadian observing