Ron Paul won’t rule out third-party run
POLITICO-Republican presidential hopeful Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) refused to rule out the possibility he may run as a third-party candidate during an appearance Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”Paul, however, downplayed expectations that he will run on a potential third-party libertarian ticket, saying “I have no intention of doing that.”
When asked by host Tim Russert if he would promise not to run, Paul demurred, saying, “I deserve one wiggle now and then” and that he was “99.9 percent” sure he would not run.
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December 24th, 2007 at 9:20 am
This man is dangerous to our Country.
If he ever got elected, our National Security would be completely gone.
Anyone who saw him on Meet The Press or watches these videos can come to only one conclusion - this guy is as big a hypocrite as there is in government.
Doesn’t anyone else think it odd that his positions have changed so dramatically since his Libertarian Presidential bid?
December 24th, 2007 at 10:07 am
How could any sane individual support this guy. In one sitting, he blamed America again for Al Qaeda hating us, was exposed as one of the biggest porkers in Congress, (hey John, he used the line you hate most, just trying to bring some of the money back home), would vote against the Civil Rights Act and of course, end all involvement in Korea, Germany — all countries outside America.
This guy not only fails to qualify as a candidate for president, he should immediately be challenged in his home congressional district.
December 24th, 2007 at 10:10 am
Bart and SgtMac
I am not sure who is a bigger liberal between you guys!
December 24th, 2007 at 10:14 am
bb
I clearly remember Paul stating that he would NOT run as an independent and steal votes from the Republican nominee. Now he’s singing a different song?
December 24th, 2007 at 10:15 am
John
I don’t think Mac and bb are in too much danger of being mistaken as liberals.
December 24th, 2007 at 10:18 am
One thing we can be sure of, John Konop being unable to respond to factual posts with anything resembling cognitive thought.
December 24th, 2007 at 10:19 am
I think William F Buckley calling nation building supporters like Bart and Mac liberals is good enough for me.
December 24th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Aubrey,
He said yesterday that he was “99.9% sure” he would not be an independent candidate. Yet John takes that insignificant portion of the interview for a headline while ignoring all the kooky, liberal, cut and run rhetoric. Unbelievable!
December 24th, 2007 at 10:32 am
Is William F Buckley liberal?
December 24th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
John
The “Christo-fascists” can’t see much else with the war besides
“Christianity vs. Islam”. And since they’ve got so much “faith” in the office of the President, they think the Prez can just snap his fingers and overnight everything they disagree with will happen. And keep in mind this is the same type of “conservative” who generally is a “no show” on many important constitutional issues.
December 24th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
Bill
What are talking about? A “no-show” on a Constitutional issue? ME? I think not.
Any Paul supporter who watched this performance MUST be concerned. This man is dangerous to the Country. I don’t particularly like Russert, but he nailed Paul on a number of points not the least of which is pork barrel spending.
Oh, by the way, if anyone needed any further proof this guy is an isolationist they certainly got it here.
John
I don’t think you even understand what conservatism is. Your comments about Buckley smack of ignorance of subject.
You go on and on about how magnificent Paul is (I’ve stated this MANY times before), then you post this video clearly exposing him and title it something that doesn’t match the actual content - EVEN A LITTLE.
Aubrey and Bart - It’s more important than ever we continue to fight the good fight. Sure, we have some problems, but putting a guy like this in the White House is CERTAINLY not the way to fix our National ills.
Merry Christmas guys!
December 24th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
SGTMAC
Sorry just generalizing. (just a little “blowback”) But “generally” I think whoever uses the term “Islamofascist” has never been a real “trailblazer” when it comes to free thought or real conservatism.
December 24th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
Of course SOME Christians (and conservatives) understand using certain words can actually CHANGE the geopolitical landscape. “Islamofascism” for example. Ask yourself how you feel when somebody uses the term “Christofascist” then ask yourself how it would be if Muslims used it (Muslims who invaded our country)
December 24th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
Bill, empathy doesn’t work so well in the likes of Bart and Sarge. Must be a genetic flaw, but still you’d think the Golden Rule they grew up with would have compensated for this deficiency a little. So sad to see it virtually non-existent in these otherwise bright intelligent individuals.
On the issue of Paul running 3rd party, not gonna happen. His delegates are piling up as we speak and the GOP nom will be decided next September at the convention.
December 24th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
Of course it was Tim Russert who said “Islamic Fascists”. Problem is these days we’re not walking softly and carrying a big stick. More like running around with a megaphone with a broken military.
December 24th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
And as far as Ron Paul wanting to get rid of public education I’m not aware of that one. In fact he grew up in public schools. But for a good comparison, the Bushes like to “Federalize” state national guards. If they were “De-Federalized” does this mean no more State National Guards? Of course not.
December 26th, 2007 at 8:15 am
Chris
Don’t patronize me. You and people like you who support this man have forgotten the principles on which this Nation was founded. I’d remind you the Founders were NOT isolationists.
As a citizen of this Country you have the absolute right to support anyone you see fit, but Paul is just like the dems and you follow his lead - attack the messenger and call him names - how typical.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a big supporter of ANYONE at this point, but I’m certain I won’t support Paul. If you watched this video (I saw the show) and can still say you think this guy is capable of leading this Country, all I can say is you’re badly mistaken.
As far as the nomination goes, let’s wager on that. Paul has about the same chance as a snowball in hell.
Bill
“Christofascist?” For some odd reason, I don’t remember “Christofascists” bombing the World Trade Center, Khobar Towers, Our embassies in Africa, the USS Cole or any other place. Please don’t continue a ludicrous argument.
Christians haven’t done any of these things. Now I’ll wait to hear the McVay tripe as if he represented something remotely resembling Christianity.
December 26th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
SgtMac
I just looked it up and of course I’m not anti-Christian (because I am one) but there’s plenty of bashing of various secular types going on today.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christofascist
Personally I’m not sure you can abide by many messages in the new testament and at the same time support criminals in power. Nor do I see any mention of using fear, torture or (misguided) revenge.
December 26th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
And once again I’m not against Christianity but opposed to fascism (the ties that bind)
January 3rd, 2008 at 5:30 pm
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