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There are a lot of anti-war Republicans. If they vote in the primaries, instead of sit this one out, maybe Paul could give a good run for the (non-) money.

Interesting you'd discuss (specific) politics on this site - brave, in fact. However, I don't believe it will be the media which sinks Paul's campaign; it will be people like me pointing out his ridiculous positions, such as (source: ronpaul2008.com):

"So called free trade deals and world governmental organizations like the International Criminal Court (ICC), NAFTA, GATT, WTO, and CAFTA are a threat to our independence as a nation."

"Working Americans like lower taxes. So do I. Lower taxes benefit all of us, creating jobs and allowing us to make more decisions for ourselves about our lives."

But I welcome his taking a more sensible approach to other (boneheaded) Republican policies, such as the *war*, hopefully this will at least bring a modicum of sense to their platform.

not sure i would call those positions ridiculous. quite a few people hold those views. while i disagree with both of them, i respect his point of view. there certainly is an argument to made that our trade agreements have not been entireley in our best interest. and while i'm not a supply sider, there is a clear economic benefit to lower taxes, just check out any introductory economics text book.

David Blanar comments "it will be people like me [that sink Ron Paul's campaign by] pointing out his ridiculous positions, such as... Working Americans like lower taxes. So do I. Lower taxes benefit all of us, creating jobs and allowing us to make more decisions for ourselves about our lives."

I'm confussed. Just what is "ridiculous" about this position statement by Ron Paul? Are lower taxes "ridiculous?"

I would like to ask David Blaner, as he goes about trying to "sink Ron Paul's campaign" to start being specific about what he finds "ridiculous."

Otherwise the only thing that he'll manage to sink will be other people's respect for his opinion.

I (of course) respect the fact people can hold those views. But perhaps the larger point is that we might consider thinking about someone other than ourselves?

We are not above the law (as in the case of ratifying the ICC); free trade stops wars (WTO); and we are the least-taxed people in the world relative to the services we demand.

Paul's two views on our international obligations and taxes are connected by arrogance and selfishness, which - yes - I think ridiculous. And not worthy of the promise of America.

But credit to Ron Paul where it is due: he's right on Iraq. I also liked him most of the Republicans in the debate I saw, which is saying something. I simply can't in good conscience vote for him.

Isn't it a shame the "We The People" do not think someone like Ron Paul who tells the truth, has integrity and principles can get elected?

Why are “We The People” so intent on electing officials that we know are going to lie, cheat and steal from us?

Why are “We The People” so ready to let ourselves continue to be duped by the political machine?

Free trade doesn't require WTOs or NAFTAs, free trade actually doesn't require any legistlation at all. Its just people trading with each other out of their own free will for prices they decide on, and that is what Ron Paul supports. And yes, free trade and interdependence do stop wars, which is something Paul has stated many times.

NAFTA, for example, is not free trade. USA subsidized agricultural exports have destroyed many jobs in Mexico, and subsidies under the WTO have similar effects to less industrialized nations.

There is some truth to the saying that NAFTA and the WTO threaten American sovereignty, since they dictate trade tariffs amd subsidies.

Any time you have economic or governmental power structures, the powerful will try to influence them out of their own self-interest. Given that free trade doesn't require any sort of management at all, I would agree with Paul that these organizations are not likely to be beneficial.

We are not above the law (as in the case of ratifying the ICC)

No. International Law is not above our own sovereign national laws. We are most definitely justified in asserting our prerogative to ignore any international laws which we regard as being contrary to our own preferred system of jurisprudence.

I also liked him most of the Republicans in the debate I saw, which is saying something. I simply can't in good conscience vote for him.

Since you are so opposed to Americans wanting to act in their own "arrogant" and "selfish" interest, I guess it makes sense that you would choose to vote with such admirably selfless altruism for someone other than the candidate you like the most!

Damn "G," I didn’t know an argument could be so incredibly accurate and simple at the same time. "Voting in ones self interest is selfish" Its completely true and makes old Billy seem a little bit silly when he correctly implies that wanting lower taxes and less outside influence is selfish. It is selfish, and that’s exactly why free markets and democracies are successful. For those of you who are intent on criticizing Ron Paul's positions, do all us a favor and read the constitution before doing so; you might learn a thing or two. If one does not agree with the contents of the constitution, maybe ones efforts should be focused on amending it instead of criticizing a pure constitutionalist. There is valid reason why so many are referring to Ron Paul as the Thomas Jefferson of our times. A deserving reference.

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The media is giving Ron Paul a complete pass cause like them he's a Bush basher and opposed to the War in Iraq.

The media is completely ignoring his story, only scratching the surface.

So long as he keeps on bashing Bush and supporting a soft line on Islamo-Fascism the Liberal media will continue to give him glowing coverage, as they've been doing.