Ron Paul Can't Win

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by OrangeYankee

I voted for Paul in Tennessee's primary. I need to say that first before I go on with the rest... but let me get this straight: he's working overtime talking to the delegates to get them to vote for him at the convention? Is that right or am I grossly misreading all of this? Let's say I did... isn't that kind of crappy? I mean if a candidate won 47% of the votes in a states primary does that not mean he at the very least should be guaranteed that 47% of the delegate's vote if not more since he did win the state?

Bottom line for me is Ron Paul's voice NEEDS to be heard in the Republican party, as I believe he gives the party a much needed shot of intellectual honesty. Yes, some of his views can seem a bit extreme, and some of those can be unrealistic. But, if you really are about limited government then you really need to step back and hear what the guy has to say.

the delegate rules are convoluted as hell. He knows he's not winning. He's just trying to squeeze out delegates in order to have a voice.

[OrangeYankee]

And like i said in my post, I hope he gets it. I truly believe for the Republican party to actually survive they need to quit trying to dismiss those trying to reverse the trends and embrace them. Small government does not mean limit only the golden calves the Democrats are beholden to while trying to keep your enormous programs in place. The Tea Party was a huge step in the right direction before they lost focus and then were crucified by those who opposed them and were scared to death of them. And I feel the same way for Paul.

[myrobbins7]

Wanna know what happens when a senator endorses Romney at the Alaska State Convention? [HD] - YouTube

Ouch..

[VolsByNature]

That's great

[Mr_Henley]

Awesome video. RP starting to take a few delegates that are against nuumbers you'll see on tv

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

Originally Posted by Mr_Henley

Awesome video. RP starting to take a few delegates that are against nuumbers you'll see on tv

And Then There Were Two: Ron Paul and Mitt Romney - YouTube

Check this out.

[Mr_Henley]

Good stuff thanks for sharing. Kudos for those (RP supporters) who are civil and demanding a fair process.

Ron was mocked for challenging Romney in the caucus states, and a few times would say comments like "we all know those numbers aren't correct"

All I want is Romney to finish in triple digits and get RP a shot at the convention balloting

[n_huffhines]

"If Ron Paul got on TV and said “Gah gah goo goo debasement! theft!” — which is a rough summary of what he actually did say — his supporters would say that he won the debate hands down; I don’t think my supporters are quite the same, but opinions may differ." - Paul Krugmann

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by Mr_Henley

All I want is Romney to finish in triple digits and get RP a shot at the convention balloting

Do you guys seriously thinks there's a snowball's chance in hell that this is happening and there's going to be some miraculous, Ron Paul epiphany at the convention?

[Gramps]

Originally Posted by GAVol

Do you guys seriously thinks there's a snowball's chance in hell that this is happening and there's going to be some miraculous, Ron Paul epiphany at the convention?

Dr Paul has some true believers still dreaming.

[Mr_Henley]

Originally Posted by GAVol

Do you guys seriously thinks there's a snowball's chance in hell that this is happening and there's going to be some miraculous, Ron Paul epiphany at the convention?

Why not? It's better than tucking my tail and "settling" for a guy like Romney or Obama, who will continue the ****ty trend we've had for the last several terms.

RP is still running for POTUS and represents more of my personal theories on political issues. I'm tired or seeing people throw up their hands, vote for a guy like Romney, then wonder why we are still at war and spending money. If we want different results, we might want to to elect someone different. Both parties have gone to **** and that's why a guy like RP is belittled and ignored.

So yeah, I'll stay positive and stick by him until his campaign is suspended or the process is over. Do I believe it will happen, no, it's unlikely. So was UT beating Alabama last year, but I still watched, cheered, and enjoyed the game.

[OrangeYankee]

Originally Posted by GAVol

Do you guys seriously thinks there's a snowball's chance in hell that this is happening and there's going to be some miraculous, Ron Paul epiphany at the convention?

There isn't. All this talk of him getting delegates seems kind of underhanded anyway, so I'm not sure that is even happening. What I do hope is Ron Paul gets a large enough chunk of the vote to force the Republican party to take notice of what he has to say.

[myrobbins7]

Ron Paul’s Clash With Paul Krugman Displays Power of Hayek Against Ideas of Keynes.


Congressman Ron Paul, in a rare head-to-head broadcast confrontation, went up against the Nobel laureate in economics Paul Krugman in an open debate over monetary policy. It was broadcast on the Bloomberg Television, moderated by Trish Regan. Not to put too fine a point on it, Ron Paul won the exchange, so much so that the cameras and moderators just drifted away from Mr. Krugman without so much as a fare-thee-well and left the field to the hero of the campaign for honest money.

One day I hope people will listen and learn from this man.

Ron Paul’s Clash With Paul Krugman Displays Power of Hayek Against Ideas of Keynes - The New York Sun

[marcusluvsvols]

Originally Posted by Mr_Henley

Why not? It's better than tucking my tail and "settling" for a guy like Romney or Obama, who will continue the ****ty trend we've had for the last several terms.

RP is still running for POTUS and represents more of my personal theories on political issues. I'm tired or seeing people throw up their hands, vote for a guy like Romney, then wonder why we are still at war and spending money. If we want different results, we might want to to elect someone different. Both parties have gone to **** and that's why a guy like RP is belittled and ignored.

So yeah, I'll stay positive and stick by him until his campaign is suspended or the process is over. Do I believe it will happen, no, it's unlikely. So was UT beating Alabama last year, but I still watched, cheered, and enjoyed the game.

Idealism. Nothing more American than that. Socialists on VN can't stand to see someone who actually stands for what they believe in. Their champion here is a gator fan lawyer....telling isn't it?

[marcusluvsvols]

Originally Posted by OrangeYankee

There isn't. All this talk of him getting delegates seems kind of underhanded anyway, so I'm not sure that is even happening. What I do hope is Ron Paul gets a large enough chunk of the vote to force the Republican party to take notice of what he has to say.

This wake up GOP....please. America needs you more than ever.