Ron Paul is sweeping the GOP youth vote
Across the country, the youth vote is down. Registration is low. Voter enthusiasm for Republican candidates has been lackluster.
Unless that candidate’s name is Ron Paul.
The 76-year-old U.S. representative from Texas has energized — and gained —young voters at a time many people under 30 are turned off to politics.
Paul’s reputation for attracting young voters is so pronounced that supporters say it’s rare to see older adults at his rallies. Many times, the folks in the loud cheering sections at his events are called simply “the kids.”
“I’m 36 and I’m considered an old guy,” says Patrick Hussey of Parkville, who organized a Paul rally on a recent Saturday in Towson. “It’s very unusual that there’s this resurgence in the old right. He’s a 76-year-old man and he’s got the under-30 crowd for him. It’s very unique.”
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I am so proud that the young men and women see in Ron Paul (can't say 'hope' because our present President has almost made that a dirty word!) a vision to bring back the greatness promised by our Constitution!
-EveOf course..the young have not been around long enough for the MSM to condition them to think as the Gov wants them to think.
-JerrryThe very best thing Americans can do is,do away with the NAZI Main Street Media.Turn off the sound,and watch them…it`s too funny!
Ask one of the Young People to ask Mitt about John McCain,and the Peabody Coal Co/Navajo Indian,and why Mitt would seek the help of such a horrible man.The young have the nerve to ask,where the Conditioned do not.
100% I think that the thing that dislike most about Romney is his "holier that thou" attitude" and then think of the things that he says and does that is anti-GOD policies.
I sincerely hope we will have a choice for voting this time. We had so little choice in 2008. It was between the devil and the deep blue sea. Either way we voted "was b a d"
-MyrtlelinderRon Paul is the only hope for America and the world. We are at a Critical time in history one in which the ellitests want a New World Order and they are arrainging their leaders accordingly, those that would be against their NWO will be extinguished as Saddam Husein , gadaffi and others have been, as they want to do to the leader of Iran! RESEARCH, I suggest you start with the Communist Manifesto and from there …
http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/e…
http://conspiracycentral.wordpress.com/2007/10/08…
http://www.conspiracyplanet.com/channel.cfm?chann…
http://www.drcarley.com/#NewAudio
http://www.relfe.com/GMOs.html
Do the research its scary and I do believe you will see Ron Pauls points in a different light.
-ninaRon Paul is great ! BUT, please, he is NOT our only hope. His son Rand and the 67 freshmen in congress who fought both the democrats and the RINOs during the debt ceiling battle are also beacons for freedom. Dr Paul is one among a few and we should continue to support him. But we should also support other constitutionalists as well. We should also refuse to ever vote for any RINOs.
-PathfinderThe so called "Polls" are rigged! No American in their right mind would vote for NEUTER….Go Ron Paul!!
-JerrryIsn't it interesting that when our youth do something in which Ron Paul supporters agree , they are proud of them ! But when much older and wiser citizens prefer Newt Gingrich, Paulbots are rabid !
-Uncle PatNot really Uncle Pat.
-Bo KassaRon Paul is an honorable and moral person. Newt is something less than that.
I really hate to think that I will be forced to vote for an immoral womanizer like Newt…but if he wins the GOP nod he will get my vote. Newt is a proven wife cheater and not a backer of family values. At least Herman Cain was not proven to be what Newt actually is….bring back Herman…better yet draft Allen West!!!!
I am 41 and would have to vote for Gary Johnson over Newt in the general election. Newt is scary and will take more of our freedoms in the name of security. And if you look at what he said 2 months ago compare today he has flipped. He just started to talk about the Fed and sound money because he is just trying to get Ron Paul’s electoral votes. He is just an Obama lite. If he gets elected say goodbye to the repug party because he will give more power to the executive branch just like dems do and give the government more control over us. Ron Paul for Prez or Treasure. We need him to save our monetary system.
-give me your stuffI am 75, and you are brainwashed with the other kids for Paul.Wake up, and get into the real world, give me your stuff, whatever that means.
-USMC,DAVGod forgives those who confess their sins to Him. I believe Newt has done this. Are any of us the same as we were 20 years ago? Newt has the ability to beat 0. We need to get over our judgmental attitude just as Jesus did towards the adultress women and many others when He was here on earth. I believe Newt has realized his faults. Ron Paul has some great ideas regarding our country that are right but he does not have leadership ability any more than Rick S has. He would be great in Newt's Cabnet or even VP. Newt is the only one who can take 0 on in any debate and win. The others cannot. Mitt is so plastic and wouldn't be able to get the answer out unless it is memorized.
-msjallenThe youth are attracted to Ron Paul, because they, like Ron Paul, are extremely naive to the real world, outside the borders of the United States. I agree with Ron Paul with his fiscal policies, EXCEPT, a zero percent tax rate is not doable, and his foreign policy, and drug policy would be a disaster!
-D rashOur current drug policy is a disaster.
-Jeff DixonYou just don't "get-it". I am not a"youth". I am a 16yr veteran and a Ron Paul supporter. I am not naive to the real world. The USA is at least 15 trillion dollars in debt. Our debt equals the national gross domestic product. We are broke. We cannot continue to fight senseless wars and sacrificing the young men and women of our nation for nothing. The short term gains of our foreign involvements are far out weighed by the long term negative consequences. Ron Paul is correct on foreign policy. We should not become involved in foreign entanglements, except when our national security is threatened, and war is declared by Congress.
-Don J.D rash sez: "I agree with Ron Paul with his fiscal policies, EXCEPT, a zero percent tax rate is not doable"
Isn't it funny (maybe sad is the better word) how this country was able to function just fine without a Federal Income Tax until 1913, now we're trillions in debt WITH a tax. Obviously, we have waaaaay too many busybody, do-nothing, business-stifling federal departments. Best advice I've heard yet is to eliminate any Federal department created after 1800. Somehow I don't think the good ole' boys in DC would go along with that.
-keyboardsharkRight on,D rash!!
-USMC,DAVD rash, I partly agree with you. Our youth haven't been taught correct history for so many years it is totally pitiful. I agree that we need to cut back our bases in other countries but it naive to think we don't need them. I am sure the real reason the young people like Ron Paul is because of his drug policy. I don't believe he would even have the ability to get the things he wants to do through the House or the Senate. His leadership abilities are lacking.
-msjallenUncle Pat, that is only your opinion. GOD gives us all the right to study an issue and make up our minds, even to make a few mistakes, even you, and not to be called rabid or stupid or any of the many ugly descriptive words that you can think of.
-MyrtlelinderI have made quite a few mistakes and would hate to have these words applied to me, how about you???
UNCLE PAT…I'M 66 And A Viet-Nam Era Air Force Vet. I Support Dr.Ron Paul. I'Ve see 'Old' People My Age So Out Of Touch With The Daily Workings Of Americas Congress…That It's No Wonder America Is In The Shape It Is Today''''! As "EVE" Above, Says….I'M Proud Of Their Taking a Look At The Doctor,Ron Paul. America Needs a RADICAL Change In It's 'FAILED' Federal Government………………War's Un-Declared,Failed Border Protection, a FAILED Immigration Policy, ( Deport All Illegal Aliens) Homo-sexual Adoption's,The Elimination Of CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS In The Public Square (Christmas Nativity Scenes) America Was Founded On CHRISTIAN Ideals,Not Jewish,Hindu,Muslim,Agnostic,Budhist. I Think the "KIDS' Are More InFormed Then The 'Fuddy Dutty' Age Group That I Am Sorry To Hear From''! 'They' Can't see Out Through Their Cataract Eyes What Is Tottally Wrong With The Direction Of Their Own Country''! They ARE AFRAID OF CHANGE''! THE KID'S ARE NOT''! GO KID'S!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU''!
-GUESTWhat uniquely Christian ideals was the country founded on? Since they are Christian ideals, they should not be present in any other religious or political idea. I am curious which ideals you feel are only represented in the Christian religion.
-Jeff DixonYour Country Is Failing…And You Pic On The One Man Who Can Save Her… You Keep Yor George Bush Jr's, McCain's,Bob Dole's, George Bush Sr's, I'll Take Dr. Ron Paul's Vision Any Day Over The Losers You Probably Voted For''! NO MORE UN-DECLARED WARS…………And…………No Wars With 'IRAN' For Israel'''''''!
-GUESTHello GUEST, while I don't mind fighting Iran (ISLAM DELENDA EST !!!) ; I do agree with Dr Paul that any wars we get into should involve a proper declaration of war from congress, no more undeclared wars. Also, your list of losers might be titled "The herd of RINOs". We should all refuse to vote for any RINOs. I think that in addition to Ron Paul, his son Rand and certain tea party republicans (the ones who fought against both democrats and RINOs during the debt ceiling battles) are worthy of our support. We NEED to get more constitutionalists into office because one man, even a GOOD man like Ron Paul can not do the job ALONE. Let us get some allies into seats of power to help Ron Paul in saving this nation.
-PathfinderUncle Pat : I do not have rabies ! Nor have I any problem with those who are decieved by the likes of Gingrich. BTW What gurantee do you have that he will not revert to supporting Al Gore and Nancy Pelosi's global warming agenda IF he manages to win the whitehouse.
-PathfinderYou are absolutely right Uncle Pat!
-Kevin W.Of course..the young have not been around long enough for the MSM to condition them to think as the Gov wants them to think.Uncle Pat…let us know how you encourage you nephews,and nieces to enlist.Tell us just what you tell them.
-JerrryUncle Pat….take you nephews,and nieces to the recruiters…send video of you taking them.
-JerrryThere are some older ones like me- I'm 58 and my wife is 60. But we have been marginalized and don't have the vested interests so many in our generation have.
-John BarbourJohn, I am 81 and demand my right to pass my opinion on most issues. This right was given to me by GOD. I try to find the truth, before I make up my mind, and speaking my opinion.
-MyrtlelinderThis may come as a surprize to some folks, but if my memory serves me correctly, it was "the Kids" that were instrumental in putting our Socialist/Marxist/Progressive in the White House the last time around. Barack Obama was able to pull the wool over the eyes of the youth in 2008. Now that the youth from 2008 have graduated and can't find any work in the public sector, they are ready to move to the extreme right where, America under Ron Paul would become isolated, anti-war, anti-military, anti-defense, and supposedly seff sufficient. Although I agree with Ron Paul on many issues, there are many more that I disagree with. I admire the youth of this country, but they carried Obama to the White House which was a huge mistake, and carrying Ron Paul would be another mistake, for sure.
-SargeE5Sarge, many of them have seen their mistake in voting as they did.
-MyrtlelinderThat may be Sarge, but now we have another batch of newbie voters (3-4 years will have passed) that will probably make the same mistake as the previous batch did. As it is wonderful that the youngsters are becoming politically active, they do not have time and experience on their side to make knowledgeable choices. Let's hope the same mistake is not made again as in 2008. I am not for Ron Paul, however I will band with other conservatives in November and vote for "anyone but obama."
-TooTooSargeE5…sounds like you are a lifer Idiot.
-Jerrryisolated, anti-war, anti-military, anti-defense, and supposedly seff sufficient….Please explain all of that to us dumb asses,ok!
-JerrryOH!! and try not to go out of the house alone.Please make sure a responsible Adult is with you.
I never leave the house unarmed.Yes, it is the dumbasses that put Obama in the White House, that is why the dumbasses have so much time to occupy Wall Street.I'm thinking you never took your turn on the wall to protect your country, I did!It doesn't matter, most young folks have been indoctrinated for so long, they have no concept of reality.I hope you're not one of them, but if you are, good luck with Ron Paul.”Tolerance is the last virtue of a dying society” AristotleSemper Fi, ~Jer
-SargeE5"but they carried Obama to the White House which was a huge mistake, and carrying Ron Paul would be another mistake, for sure. "
I understand the picture you're trying to paint, but the sticky fact remains that Barack Obama and Ron Paul are ideological polar opposites of each other.
-Jared MyersTrue, but Ron Paul and Obama pose an equal danger to this nation in foreign policy.We need real change, but we do not need isolationism and I'm afraid that is exactly what Ron Paul has to offer.I understand Ron Paul supporters also feel that having troops in countries like Japan and South Korea are a waste of money, but without American presence in these countries, they would certainly fall into Communist hands, or something worse, like Islamic hands.Young folks have been to indoctrinated in the I deserve everything now, and that's what they see in Ron Paul.It is his stop spending money everywhere else and spend all our money here, has some merit, but very little.It will only spoil the youngsters more, and that isolated prosperity will be short lived, at best.”Tolerance is the last virtue of a dying society” AristotleSemper Fi, ~Jer
-SargeE5Barack Obama had the youth vote, and Barack Obama's Socialist agenda turned out to be "Not exactly what young America had in mind." Now Ron Paul is their new hero. Simply stated, the youth of America as anywhere else, and in every time period are zealous but they are also naive at the same time. I admire the youth who take up the gauntlet for making America a better place with their vote. I caution the youth to actually rethink the direction in which they want our nation to go. The Founding Fathers designed America to be "RIGHT OF CENTER, NOT CENTER, NOT LEFT OF CENTER BUT RIGHT OF CENTER." Being right of center is what made America the greatest land in the world, and we need to get back to that point.
-SargeE5Ron Paul sucks, he will be worse than OBAMA, kissing Amedinajad's derriere to say the least !!
-Luis D. ReyAnd I am 67 years old !!
The only Executives with power worse than Obama were Stalin, Hitler, and Pol Pot. Where have you been during all the infractions of Law and deleting of Freedoms Obama's Administration has done? You, I , Bozo the Clown or anyone not determined to destroy America like Obama is would do a 500% better job.
-Yah CoyoteRon Paul has some "outside the box ideas" that are "pro-freedom", unfortunately sometimes to the "border of anarchy". Anyone who can siphon votes away from Obama is a "god send" to anyone with their head out of the fog.
Ron Paul would not siphon votes away from Obama. He will not get the Republican nomination, so he would have to run as third party candidate. He would siphon votes away from the Republican candidate, which is most likely Romney.
It would be like when Ross Perot ran and siphoned votes away from George Bush and helped elect Clinton.
-Jeff DixonLOUIS REY…..How 'NAIVE' You Are'''! You Read To Much Zionist Newspapers In America Or Listen To Zionist Controlled Television. (The Jews In America Hate The Doctor, He Would Eliminate The BLEEDING American's Do To Support Israel $$$$) What You Are Saying Are Lies And Hatred For Someone You Don't Know! Dr. Ron Served In The Air Force As A Flight Surgeon During The Viet-Nam War At The Same Time I Did''! (Ex Air Force)
-GUESTReally… I am 55 and I agree that we need to END their never ending wars! Ron Paul is the only hope for America and the world. We are at a Critical time in history one in which the ellitests want a New World Order and they are arrainging their leaders accordingly those that would be against their NWO will be extinguished as Saddam Husein , gadaffi and others have been as they want to do to the leader of Iran! You need to do some RESEAERCH I suggest you start with the Communist Manifesto and from there http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/e… http://conspiracycentral.wordpress.com/2007/10/08… http://www.conspiracyplanet.com/channel.cfm?chann… http://www.drcarley.com/#NewAudio http://www.relfe.com/GMOs.html
-ninaDo the research its scary and I do believe you will see Ron Pauls points in a different light.
I thought you were suppose to gain wisdom with age, what happened to that? No one can fault you Luis for your opinion but at the same time you cannot fault anyone else for theirs. I don't honestly believe your opinion is made with erudition, for if it had been, it would be different. In all honesty there is no ideal candidate for it will take considerably more than the election of a man to correct this country. Morals, morals, morals. We need an entirely new Congress as well as President that thinks the same as Oliver Ellsworth did who was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, Senator and Chief Justice for the U.S. Supreme Court who stated thus: "The objects of Government are the peace, order, and prosperity of society; to the promotion of these objects, good morals are essential. Institutions for the promotion of good morals are therefore objects of legislative provision and support; and among there, religious institutions are eminently useful and important." George Washington said in his farewell address that, "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports, in vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who labors to subvert these great pillars of human happiness." Then there is John Adams who is quoted as saying, "We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion…"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people being wholly inadequate unto the government of any other"
-JohnYou sound like just ANOTHER War Monger and that is what this country does NOT need!!!
-ninaI tend to see "the kids" support for Paul more about Paul's committment to legalizing drugs than about their support for the Constitution!! Come on…….how much do they actually know about the Constitution. We all know how little our youth are actually taught about the Constitution in our schools for the last 20 years or more. I think it's wishfull thinking to believe otherwise!!!!
-Kathy EvansABSOLUTELY! Ron Paul tries to attract the "youngsters" by legal drugs, and tries to appeal to us "oldsters" by cutting the federal tax rate to ZERO! Neither idea is worth a damn!
-D rashHe doesn't TRY to attract any one particular age group or ethnicity, he just speaks from Experience, lives by the Constitution, Believes in our right to life, Liberty he speaks the TRUTH is a man with great Integrity and Honor, his record as far as what he stands for has been Consistent throughout his many years in congress and speaks for itself." Ron Paul for President 2012" The only Hope for America and the world.
-ninaRon Paul is the only hope for America and the world. We are at a Critical time in history one in which the ellitests want a New World Order and they are arrainging their leaders accordingly, those that would be against their NWO will be extinguished as Saddam Husein , gadaffi and others have been, as they want to do to the leader of Iran! RESEARCH, I suggest you start with the Communist Manifesto and from there …
http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/e…
http://conspiracycentral.wordpress.com/2007/10/08…
http://www.conspiracyplanet.com/channel.cfm?chann…
http://www.drcarley.com/#NewAudio
http://www.relfe.com/GMOs.html
Do the research its scary and I do believe you will see Ron Pauls points in a different light.
-ninaHEY D….America Had No INCOME Tax Till 1913………….Moron………….With Your attitude AGAINST Change………You Get What You Pay For''! GO DR.RON PAUL''!
-GUESTOf course..the young have not been around long enough for the MSM to condition them to think as the Gov wants them to think.To think that our youth are all Drugged is absurd.
-JerrryYou are probably right. I estimate Ron Paul's "Libertarianism" runs all the way to the "border of anarchy". Still when you recognize how evil Obama actually is, anyone that can siphon votes from the "anoited one" is a "god send". The argument most "illegal" drugs have less side effects then several "FDA approved" drugs is very true. Since freedom involves risks it is a direct relation (as we in science define): the more freedom, the more risk. Drugs are risky ,so is alcohol, driving over 10 mph, and flying above 3 feet. Yet most of us do these extremely dangerous activities without even thinking about them. We do mostly obey the laws/rules so most experience a safe use. Can we foresee a safe FDA managed marawana pill with tax going to reduce our tax burden? Much less onerous than illegal immigents taking America jobs.
-Yah CoyoteFor the past 5 years, Tthe younger generation have EDUCATED themselves, I myself have educated many people online about the Constitution that is why the government wants to kill the internet to cut of access, to keep them from the TRUTH about what they are not taught in our socialist indoctrinating school systems so, you are so wrong about them not knowing about our Constitution and our God given Rights are a natural thing that we all INSTINCTIVELY just know about, the rights to and for our Own bodies, and minds. We ALL KNOW what RIGHTS as a human being we have, and right NOW in this tyrannical Ruled country, we KNOW we are being imprisoned with all their many Dictitorial laws.
-ninaWhile I will agree that our tax funded brainwashing system (AKA public education) is NOT teaching "the kids" about our constitution; I would point out that many people are educating themselves. They are reading the constitution, the declaration of independence, the federalist papers, and some have even started examining the articles of confederation and the philosophical writings of John Locke (NOT the character on the TV series LOST but the philospher that the character was named after). So, I have a great deal of hope for Americas future, thanks to these "kids".
-PathfinderKathy…get a life…you are an Idiot.
-JerrryDr.Ron Paul 2012 for the ONLY PROVEN HONEST(for Well Over 30 Years)God Fearing Patriot running for President,PERIOD !!!
-todYes he is honest, but EXTREMELY NAIVE! Plus, Obama will crush him! How do you spell landslide
-D rashDem victory? Answer R-O-N P-A-U-L !
I dont think you can CRUSH Integrity or Honesty. For all the nay sayers as far as Ron Paul I think you are in for a surprise.
-ninaYou Probably Vote For McCain''! D-RASH………….. He Supported Amnesty For Over 30 Million Illegal Aliens. And War With Anyone We Could Pick a Fight With''! a TOTAL WACKO……….. Take Your Head Out Of Your Ass And Believe''!
-GUESTIn a head to head match up with incumbent President Barack Obama, the indie voter chooses Ron Paul, a CBS News poll suggested on Monday.
A total of 47% of independent voters said they would choose Ron Paul compared to 45% of independent voters choosing Mitt Romney against Obama, and 41% of independents saying they would choose Rick Santorum. If a Paul-Obama showdown were ever to take place, 47% of independent voters would vote for Paul, 81% republicans and 10% Democrats for a total of 45% of the vote. Obama would get just 40% of the independent vote in that contest, with 85% of the Democrats choosing Obama and 9% of Republicans choosing the President on election day in November. Obama would win the general election by a narrow one point margin if the election was held today between the two.
-give me your stuffD rash : With that load of horse manure you could start your own fertilizer factory !! Where, exactly, did you buy your cvrystal ball for predicting the outcome of future elections ? Quit trying to blow smoke up our rectums ! You have no idea of the number of democrats that would cast their ballots for Ron Paul. Do you recall a phenomon in the recent past known as Reagan democrats ? It could happen again with Paul democrats. Also, in the 1970s we were told that, "Regan is unelectable." . This is the same stupid mantra being repeated today. So the past shows how wrong pundits such as yourself can be. Thus, your brash assertions about the future are certainly unfounded.
-PathfinderHey Rash….when will you take you children to the recruiters? I know! I know! your going to send you neighbors..right?You need to get you head out of you ass Dana Bash.
-JerrryI can not be leave the (instructions) at the bottom of this site. Does this site be leave in free speech, the constitution and even the freedom of its people. I for one will not come to this site again. Good bye and good riddance.
-rogerDid you actually read the instructions, or did you just glance over them? It doesn’t say that comments with the word “socialism” will not get approved, it simply says that they will get flagged for moderation because of what is contained in the word, i.e. soCIALISm. If we set this word to automatically approve, we will be inundated with comments (ads) for this particular male performance drug. We are not trying to stifle anyone’s freedom of speech, but we are trying to keep the junk out. Surely you can understand that…?
-Adminno I can not understand that! You can not be the Lord of words or anything else. You have specifically gave attention to the word socialism and make it sound as though you do not want it in on this site for fear it may cause difficulties, well thats to bad because it is a word that has caused pain in the world and must be discussed openly and freely.
-rogerAnd yet we have approved your comment with “socialism” in it. We give attention to the word, because of what letters inside the word spell, not because of any supposed “difficulties it may cause.” We don’t claim to be the “Lord of words” but we do care about the amount of spam comments that we receive.
-AdminWhy would you assume he can understand that? His post clearly shows he is unable to.
-Jeff DixonThe forum Administrator "be leave[s]" in a commonsense approach to spam avoidance. He or she probable "believes" in that also. "be leave" indeed! Come back when you learn more about our mother tongue.
-bighosscorrection: "probably"
-bighossHow embarrassing, the Typo hall monitor guilty himself! It's probably just ignorance!
-DeanYoung people have the advantage of access to a world of information on the internet that many of the older generations have not learned how to leveraged to find the kind of information they seek. They are anything but naive. I would venture to say that they understand better how the world actually works than many older Americans, whose worldview is being constantly shaped by the modern mass media, be it liberal or conservative.
Older conservatives have been conditioned by the likes of Rush Limbaugh, who is apparently inextricably steeped in the neo-conservative paradigms that have kept this nation at war for a generation and which are facilitating rapid erosion of the freedoms that we have treasured as Americans, under the guise of the terribly mis-named "PATRIOT" Act, NDAA, Enemy Expatriation Act, and SOPA/PIPA (which were not killed, but just put on the shelf for a more opportune time to remove our internet freedoms). The current breed of neo-conservative talk show hosts are in the process of marginalizing themselves with the younger generation by amplifying the constant fear-based drumbeat of war with Iran and remaining mute in the face of the ongoing loss of the very American freedoms they are so quick to praise.
-Swat"SWAT" THANK YOU'''' Very We'll Put'' I'M 66 And You Said It Better Then I Could Ever Do.
-GUESTSwat : My thanks as well. The neo-cons are more like trotskyite communists. Meanwhile, the democrats and liberals are like Leninist communists. Either way we get stuck with communism and a loss of freedom. On the other hand Ron Paul and tea party patriots are pushing a return to Ame5rica's founding principels and liberty. The choice is obvious, avoid the neo-cons and go with strict constitutionalism.
-PathfinderI agree completely, Swat…. I turned off the TV years ago and have retained my ability to think (taught to me by my father, NOT the government schools or media). I would consider myself self educated… after leaving state universities. I removed my children from the government indoctrination centers (public schools) and took responsibility for their education. Now, my children, who have read deeply in the original documents, speeches, manuscripts, letters, etc. and the history of western civilization and our country, are ardent and active supporters of Dr. Paul. They can discern the vast difference between the power hungry, statist politicians (of all stripes) and the honesty, integrity, and historical and economic knowledge of Ron Paul.
It is so difficult to find a conservative among my peers and older that have any sort of clue about where the structure of these U.S. is derived, where the authority of various parts of government are delineated and limited, about Rule of Law…as opposed to Mob Rule (pure democracy), etc. etc. Conditioned is the correct word! They, along with most TV automatons just float with the waves of whatever is fed them by the talking heads.
I can identify with any of these labels: Former lifelong "sheeple" Republican (frogs in the ever hotter water of slavery to the federal gov't), Christian Libertarian, Classical Liberal, or party of the Founding Fathers.
Another "oldie" working hard to elect the only educated and honest candidate, Ron Paul.
p.s. If you want an easy read to learn about real, functioning economics (NOT the socialist Keynesianism taught in the universities, which can't explain reality), read the set of "Uncle Eric" books by Richard Maybury. Fantastic for age 14 +
-CalMomp.ps. Read, stop, and think: http://www.ronpaul2012.com/the-issues/
If the people in this country do not WAKE UP and smell the coffee, then the status quo wins and it's business as usual, just with a little bit different rhetoric. This is why many see Ron Paul as a kook, outside the box, not aligned with the mainstream. This is a culmination of years of MSM propaganda. Think about it America, do we really need to have yet another war? Our economy is in the tank (thank you Obama, the Messiah). We can ill afford to be spending more trillions of dollars for another war and then what — what's the end game? Is this why America has not won a war since WWII? Those in the MIC (Military Industrial Complex) make tons of money having wars. Google "War is a Racket".
Gee, I don't know, we've never tried the Ron Paul approach. Maybe, just maybe, it would work. Hell, I'd be willing to give it a try. Who knows, I think Paul's onto something here. Imagine a day when we can bring ALL our troops home to defend America on it's own soil; stop the nation building around the globe. You can't force nations to be democratic bastions of freedom, when their whole lives and culture have been anything but. That would be tantamount to a lot of American's fears about Shariah Law and the Islamization of America. We here in America like the fact there we're a nation based on Christian principles. Our founding fathers said that our Constitution and Rule of Law are for a moral people. Do we want and do we appreciate that Muslims in America want to force us into Shariah Law? Of course not. It runs counter to our culture and the American Way! So with that perspective in mind, you should be able to understand any nation that's invaded and forced to accept 'our way' is not going to standing there with open arms inviting us in. I'm a firm believer in ridding the world of tyrants where their people have no voice and are slaughtered for uttering anything against the establishment. This is a direct violation of human rights and dignity. But, trying to change an entire society and their culture is truly antithetical to their beliefs and culture. As long as other cultures don't try by force to change us here in America to live the way they feel we should live, then I can accept that. Would I love for the whole world to embrace our Godly principles and live according to the best Constitution and Rule of Law in the world? Yet bet I do, but we all know that isn't going to happen. So, live and let live. You shouldn't force people to change their way of life and culture. By being a beacon to the world and showing the world what a great society they can have by understanding and living by Godly principles would hopefully, in due time, change their mindset and at least entertain the idea of a better society. Forcing anyone to change their culture and way of life will only sway them to hate us and to continually be our enemy. Then, we eventually leave, and then they go back to their 'old ways'. So what was accomplished with that? Well, the MIC makes a ton of money and they perpetuate themselves to further exist by the propaganda of fear based assumptions about a perceived enemy. Eisenhower, in his final speech, warned America about the MIC for a reason. He knew who and what they are all about. Money and power. Look at the uber-rich bankers around the world. They fund BOTH sides of wars to lock in even more massive profits. These bankers have no allegiance to any country, they only care about their own little world they live them. They feel superior to all others and they have more wisdom thus they justify in their own minds their evil ways. These people are deluded and really are psychologically impaired. And the really scary thing about it is, they are in positions of power and hold sway over political movements and societies.
Is the world in the grasp of that ancient of rebels, Lucifer, who holds sway over governments and men of power. I think you all know the answer to that question. We must change our way of thinking and step outside the box of MSM propaganda and the MIC's and the world bankers' evil agenda. This is why they envision a New World Order. They've become totally consumed with their power and authority and will continually lord over us, when and until, we, the people wake up and realize what a mess they've created. The use of fear seems to be their greatest weapon. They've been using fear to whip the people into submission. Wake up people and let us take their power and influence away from them and give it to us, the people. I think we'll do a much better of job of maintaining peace with our neighbors and telling the truth above all else. The truth will set you free if want it bad enough.
Ron Paul for 2012!
-Richard MYour comment is the best I've ever heard. We're in our 70's and we've been accused of drinking the Ron Paul Kool-Aid. I say yes we have and we are really proud to have done so. It's either Ron Paul or more Obama/Bush. It's the Constitution, our Founders and freedom or more big government totalitarianism.
-GaryRon Paul is the only hope for America and the world. We are at a Critical time in history one in which the ellitests want a New World Order and they are arrainging their leaders accordingly, those that would be against their NWO will be extinguished as Saddam Husein , gadaffi and others have been, as they want to do to the leader of Iran! RESEARCH, I suggest you start with the Communist Manifesto and from there …
-ninahttp://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/e…
http://conspiracycentral.wordpress.com/2007/10/08…
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Are you kidding me??? The only hope??? This is a joke…. Let me inform you…. your only hope should be with Jesus Christ and certainly not any man or this mentally challenge aging fossil like Ron Paul who is a radical, passive do nothing and put a wall around the US and lock our doors and let the world blow itself up… The problem with the youth of today is they have been pampered all their lives whether they believe that or not, and do not appreciate the fragility of life, and liberty and the price it continues to cost to keep and maintain them. The youth of today are spoiled brats who wouldn"t know how to protect this country, let alone honor this country.
-MelodyThe youth of today are protecting your right to exist when they enlist in the US military. They are protecting this country.
There are spoiled brats in every generation, but you are way out of line with this comment.
-Jeff DixonLike a dog going back to his vomit, the mental midgets flock to Newt Gingrich, the epitome of whats wrong with D.C.! Let's see, the "Main Stream Media" has promoted Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney. Neither of which, is even marginally conservative! It would seem the majority of self proclaimed "conservatives" are easily misled and can't discern what is important from fluff! It's a sad situation and I have little hope left for this two party system especially since there isn't a nickles worth of difference between the two! "If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains rest lightly upon you and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen". Samuel Adams knew you before you were born!
-DeanI am 41 and would have to vote for Gary Johnson over Newt in the general election. Newt is scary and will take more of our freedoms in the name of security. He stated that FDR was his favorite Prez (the first big progressive) and if you look at what he said 2 months ago compare today he has flipped. He just started to talk about the Fed and sound money because he is just trying to get Ron Paul’s electoral votes. He is just an Obama lite. If he gets elected say goodbye to the repug party because he will give more power to the executive branch and give more government control over us like the dems want. Ron Paul for Prez or Treasure. We need him to save our monetary system and liberty’s.
-give me your stuffJohnson …. and is an aging hippy, and you must want to just snooze through life….Johnson is a lazy bore. Ron Paul is the same….
-MelodyLook at the polls Ron out performs Newt and Rick in a head to head with Obama. He is tied with Obama and his policies are unknown to most of the populous. A landslide will be Newt because we would hear 4 more years and that will the end as we know it. In a head to head match up with incumbent President Barack Obama, the indie voter chooses Ron Paul, a CBS News poll suggested on Monday. A total of 47% of independent voters said they would choose Ron Paul compared to 45% of independent voters choosing Mitt Romney against Obama, and 41% of independents saying they would choose Rick Santorum. If a Paul-Obama showdown were ever to take place, 47% of independent voters would vote for Paul, 81% republicans and 10% Democrats for a total of 45% of the vote. Obama would get just 40% of the independent vote in that contest, with 85% of the Democrats choosing Obama and 9% of Republicans choosing the President on election day in November. Obama would win the general election by a narrow one point margin if the election was held today between the two.
-give me your stuffCBS poll…. your first mistake…. the second is Ron, and the third is that you posted this rubish nonsense as factual. How is it that you know what people will vote….??? I get it… you are a rabid Ron devotee….. but I think there is medication that may help…. Rod could write you a perscription for that…..LOL And you would take it without asking about the side effects… that is how wacko you sound.
-MelodyI agree about suspecting that the youth support for Ron Paul is more about legalizing drugs than it is about the Constitution. I spoke to a teacher of 7-8 graders who could not name the three branches of government after she had spent three straight days of teaching on them. But these same students have come to school with Playboy magazines, drugs and gang paraphenalia. I'm sorry, but there may be a few exceptions, but for the most part, I am skeptical about the concern for the Constitution of this mass of youth who are supporting Ron Paul. There's a reason that all these youth are supporting an old man..and I doubt that it's for love of the Constitution. Not that Ron Paul is wrong about everything he says, he isn't, and I understand he's a kind person in his personal life. But their support also most certainly is not about concern for our national defense or for love of Israel.
-48kindagalThe young people see what we have done over the years we put the wrong people in the whie house because we were stupid and listen to others the young dont want to be told who to vote for you can say all the bad things you want about Ron Paul but he is the one to get us out of this mess I am 66 and Ron Paul is the one I will vote for I am with the young ones alot of you are in the same old rutt and pick the same old rino and nothing get better we keep looseing are country
-MaxineJames Thurber had it right: "Youth will be served, frequently stuffed with chestnuts."
-bighossThe youth of today have no idea of how good they have it because of the sacrifices of men and women of this nation to provide a life of opportunity. for them… And now the nation realizes that these spoiled youth have been taught to think of themselves only, and have a sense of entitlement. I have a feeling a hard lesson for the youth of today is coming…. and they will either learn or they won't….
-MelodyThe same comments have been made about the baby boomers for the past 40 years. In 40 years, the same comments will be made by todays youths about the next group of youths.
-Jeff DixonWe need someone in charge who can rally the Congress to make the needed changes to pare back the government size and intrusion into our rights and pockets and let our businesses thrive and yet will keep our military something that our enemies will fear and will not confront. We need to help our friends and wean ourselves from being the world's policemen. We need to show our respect for the Almighty even though there are those who are so ill educated or insensative as to not recognise his existance.
-LCDI'voted in every election for over 50 years, it's time for a true patriot, not a phony conservative. I'll vote for Ron Paul. If you keep doing what you've been doing, you'll keep getting what you've been getting. We all know the definition of insanity. Give the gift of "the return to the Constitution" to your progeny. God Bless.
-AlfFor over 50 years you had it pretty good with the life you have had in the US…. I am not sure why you are now dissatisfied with your life of 50 years and more…. Somehow I get the feeling you aren't being truthful with how God has Blessed you with a country and a constitution where you were free to vote for over 50 years and free to criticize this country openly and freely…. how about moving to another country… and get back with me about how bad you have it here in the US????
-MelodyRon Paul 2012 – ALL the others are a joke. Glad the biggest joke dropped out (Bachmann).
-DavidOnly people who would throw their vote away on an obvious loser, and brag about it, is basically the stupidest thing a citizen could do. Why don't you just NOT vote…. it equals to the same thing.
-MelodyThe American youth are entusiastic about Ron Paul because they see in him a new, war free, prosperous America for at least 8 years.They , like many other Americans, are fed up with this continuous drain on American youth and American money in these endless wars. No one else has any concrete plan for restoring America's health, wealth, and stability.
-Bud MacGuireWhat is so very terrible about a world at peace for a few years? After 8 years of peace a new president then can go back to blowing up the world. America's ecconomy is now very near total bankruptcy. She needs a little respite from war, and a little time to replenish her supply of eligible youth.
Basically, your saying the youth should be selfish and self centered and be non interest in the wars and struggle for freedom and economic stability around the world??? Stick your head in the sand…… Ron is a squirrel, looking to gather his nuts… guess he found at least one.
-MelodyIn reading through all these comments I am sad to say that people think people can turn this Nation around for the better just by electing a president. This will never happen no matter who gets elected. Our Nation has gone so far down because We the People no longer respect or honor God in our daily lives. Very few even know what the Bible says or even care. Until our country turns back to God in great nunbers we will continue to spiral down and become a completely socialistic country. As goes believer; so goes the country. We need to put God first in out lives and He will bless this Nation again. We need His help; man has not been able to do it. Col 2:10 and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over ALL rule and authority;
-msjallenI'm a 70 year old republican , and it is great to hear that I am part of the " youth " vote , because I am firmly convinced that RON PAUL would make the best president out of the current field solely on his stand on constitutional and reduced government . RON PAUL for PRESIDENT . I am a combat veteran , ask yourself , with of these would you prefer to have covering your a– . Even given his age there is only one logical answer , RON PAUL !! One of them has made a fortune sending American jobs overseas ( Romney ) , one is a brilliant historian but also completely untrusrworthy , just ask his ex-wives , including the dead one ( Ginchrich ) , the other supported one of the greatest Rhinos in history , " Arlen Spectra " that one is Santorum . RON PAUL is the most honest , the most truthfull , the most loyal to both family and country , and most important of all , acknowledges what needs done to pull us back from the brink of total failure as a free republic .
-buckI am 62 years old and a rabbid Rep. Dr. Ron Paul fan Not all of us oldie, but goody, are fooed by the establishment Republicans. To those older people who rail against Ron Paul, I would say the old adage: There's no fool, like an old fool!.
-AsaI'm 58 and seriously looking at Ron Paul for president, but before I vote I must know that Israel will not be hung out to dry.
For out of Jerusalem shall go the word, and the law from Zion. God will take corrective action if we don't.
We must have a president who will do the right thing, every time, instead of the politically-expedient thing, and Israel is the pivot of history.
More than ever, principles count, and we need a principled man in the White House.
-JhanDavis