Seemingly from out of nowhere, Texas Republican Ron Paul has made a huge splash in both Republican debates. The former Libertarian Party candidate for president is a hit on YouTube. He has consistently provided some of the most entertaining sound-bites of the race thus far. Last night's performance was no exception. Here's a montage.
There's a little something in there to piss everybody off. Abolish the Department of Energy, the Department of Education (he wasn't alone in this suggestion), and the Department of Homeland Security? That's some pretty strong stuff. Right wing pundits have had enough of the side-show, however, and are massing to denounce Paul as way out of step with the party. But just why has the candidate with the coolest name (even better than Rudy McRomney) gained so much political traction? Simple, he was never for the Iraq war, and wants to put an end to it immediately. Now there's a popular message.
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16. Join the Republican Party!
Help nominate Ron Paul!
Do it today!
Before the Bush copies stop him!
chaoticform at 12:42PM on May 17th 2007
17. This guy is WAAAY too intelligent and honest to be nominated for President. BTW, I'm registered as a Democrat, but I'd vote for this guy against any of the other clowns running in a heartbeat. Not that I 100% agree with him, but he has balls and a brain....clear disqualifications for the American Presidency. Too bad.
John at 11:03PM on May 17th 2007
18. I'm a liberal democrat. Ron Paul is too socially conservative for me, but on foreign policy he is right on the mark. And domestically, he'd dump Homeland Security and most likely the Patriot Act too, which I agree with. He was the only honest republican on that stage -- including the moderators who tried to sandbag him.
Jon at 1:16AM on May 18th 2007
19.
Except that it's not important to respect Dr. Ron Paul when he disagrees with your co-opting of 911, and it's not a sign of leadership when Dr. Paul speaks honestly about his politically inexpedient beliefs--even when they're fully supported by centuries of foreign policy experience.
There's Rudy Giuliani the man/campaign for you folks.
Pops at 1:20AM on May 18th 2007
20. Sorry, there was a quote (from another AOL article) I meant to post before the prior entry:
To which my response is printed above. Hypocrisy should set off huge warning bells with anyone who wants to know who they're really voting for.
Pops at 1:30AM on May 18th 2007
21. Oh crap, it didn't come through again. Anyway, it was a past quote from Giuliani's campaign about his request that Republican voters put aside their differences with his policies and respect the leadership he shows when he says things that aren't politically expedient. Just thought it really helped highlight the flexible principles of Don Giuliani.
Pops at 1:37AM on May 18th 2007
22. Ron Paul is the only candidate we can count on tell the truth and act accordingly. As a resident of his congressional district, I can assure you that he is "for real" and has been backing his words with action for years. He is a great American.
The mainstream media is apparently "bought and paid for" by the either the current administration or the Republican party, in that they refuse to acknowledge his incredible connection with disillusioned Republicans and Americans in general. They find any excuse to say that his poll numbers are skewed. They consider him an "also ran" after Giuliani, McCain, and that clown Romney, when in fact, he is blowing them all out of the water with his message.
We can't let the media get away with this!
Viva la revolution!
heffrino at 9:31AM on May 18th 2007
23. Ron is a "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing". He's really a Demo and ran as a Republican just to get elected. Would anyone want to vote for a man that would not stand up and protect the American people but would choose to cut & run from terrorist. Cowards are a No..No..
Poncho at 11:21AM on May 18th 2007
24. Sorry David...jumped to quick
Poncho at 11:29AM on May 18th 2007
25. I wrote an article neg. about Ron Paul and it wasn't published.........Is David Knowles filtering this blog??
Poncho at 11:38AM on May 18th 2007
26. Poncho,
No problem. Thanks for commenting. That's what it's all about.
david knowles at 11:39AM on May 18th 2007
27. Don't just listen to the Ron Paul in the debates. Check out his voting record in Congress for 18 years. His nickname is Dr. No, because he votes against all the silly "laws" our government tries to impose on us. He is the only true Constitutionalist left in office! Ron Paul is our last hope for salvation from a corporate controlled government (Kleptocracy). Did you know he returns part of his salary and does not participate in any of the perks offered to all Congressional leaders? Check out his history people!!! You'll find no elitist crap in his past.
Patti at 9:23PM on May 18th 2007
28. Poncho...DEMOCRAT? check his voting record you idiot!!! Hey Heffrino...right on!!!
Patti at 9:27PM on May 18th 2007
29. Thank you Ron Paul. There is still hope for this country.
Jamie at 1:00AM on May 19th 2007
30. All the comments that Ron Paul made that supposedly piss people off only affect those whose pockets are in those unconstitutional programs. When are we going to learn to stop all the governmental medling and leave people be! Ron Paul seeks to downsize government which is only going to help the American people, not harm them. Can you just imagine it... A person could actually open a small business without filling out 2 billion years worth of paperwork which has to be repeated monthly? And he could actually take home the money that he earns? How revolutionary? And what do you think will happen when this person brings home all of that extra income? Talk about a boost to the economy! Free trade and exchange creates wealth. Free the American people, support Ron Paul!
carla8478 at 4:04AM on May 19th 2007