tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10835776.post7742430666799868418..comments2023-10-30T07:45:43.656-04:00Comments on Thoughts and Ideas: President Paul?A Wiser Man Than Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02405864709965908573noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10835776.post-64516178405085717402007-06-23T10:56:00.000-04:002007-06-23T10:56:00.000-04:00No way Doom. He's against Big Government, which p...No way Doom. He's against Big Government, which puts him, at least theoretically, in the Republican camp. In any event it disqualifies him from running as a Democrat. <BR/><BR/>His views on foreign policy are likable to both Democrats and Republicans alike, especially the former, but the only people who can stomach his fiscal policy are libertarians such as myself. <BR/><BR/>Still, traditionally, Paul would, beyond question, be a Republican, so I have no problem with him running as one.A Wiser Man Than Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405864709965908573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10835776.post-24017361263233973982007-06-21T23:08:00.000-04:002007-06-21T23:08:00.000-04:00Oh, I read this again and am wondering why Ron Pau...Oh, I read this again and am wondering why Ron Paul isn't running on a Democratic ticket, perhaps independent? I see him mostly as a Democratic candidate, no offense meant. I think he would get more votes with a -D beside his name with his views.Doomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04392444624210801173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10835776.post-67287105816448848932007-06-21T18:41:00.000-04:002007-06-21T18:41:00.000-04:00My summer has been going well. I'm far too busy, ...My summer has been going well. I'm far too busy, but that's a decent problem to have. I'll be praying for you as well.<BR/><BR/><I>Oh, would you change the word verification to, at least, personal choice (via email)? I hate that thing.</I><BR/><BR/>Blogger must have done this on its own because I removed the darn thing some time ago. I hate it too. Consider it removed.A Wiser Man Than Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405864709965908573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10835776.post-38089867505163985082007-06-21T01:29:00.000-04:002007-06-21T01:29:00.000-04:00Bah, I haven't believed this is a democracy longer...Bah, I haven't believed this is a democracy longer than you have been alive. On the upside, I also believe that those in power give the two sides enough bones to keep there from being a wholesale revolt. It's dem's turn. Though, like soap operas, I could be wrong and the writers might surprise. Though Ron Paul just doesn't play the game right to be a consideration. He might, foolishly, or not, change something.<BR/><BR/>By the way, my mother asked for advice, politically. She knows this is my game and that I play fair. She told me what her beliefs are, what she wants, etc. I told her to check into Ron Paul. He fits her to a T. Yea, I didn't like it, and I don't think he has a chance, but I am honest. She is a traditional Democrat, but I think even she sees the problem with that.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I hope your summer is going well. Mine is. If I wasn't so broke doing a thousand things, life might be a hair better. Still, I can't complain. You are in my prayers, boy. Ha!<BR/><BR/>Oh, would you change the word verification to, at least, personal choice (via email)? I hate that thing.Doomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04392444624210801173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10835776.post-52878533858386362322007-06-20T19:51:00.000-04:002007-06-20T19:51:00.000-04:00Earlier today, I published a post about the audaci...Earlier today, I published <A HREF="http://bobmccarty.wordpress.com/2007/06/20/forum-sponsors-label-ron-paul-not-credible/" REL="nofollow" TITLE="BMW Post 6-20-07 Paul ‘Not Credible’"><STRONG>a post</STRONG></A> about the audacity of Iowans for Tax Relief and the Iowa Christian Alliance to omit Rep. Ron Paul from the presidential candidates forum they're sponsoring in Des Moines June 30. Now, thanks to a <STRONG>Bob McCarty Writes™</STRONG> reader, I was able to provide this update:<BR/><BR/> <STRONG>Ed Failor Jr.</STRONG>, executive vice president of Iowans for Tax Relief, is listed as a senior advisor to Sen. John McCain's effort in Iowa [<A HREF="http://www.gwu.edu/~action/2008/mccain/mccainorgia.html" REL="nofollow" TITLE="GWU Web Site of McCain Iowa Team"><STRONG>Source: Democracy in Action</STRONG></A>]. The Muscatine, Iowa, resident also made two contributions totaling $1,250 to the McCain campaign March 31, 2007 [<STRONG>Source: <A HREF="http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/qind/" REL="nofollow" TITLE="FEC Contribution Tracker">FEC</A></STRONG>].<BR/><BR/>Fully realizing that Senator McCain, like Congressman Paul, is not listed in the order of Republican candidates scheduled to speak at the event, I realize you might be wondering what, if anything, the tidbits about Ed Failor Jr. might prove. Here's what I think they might prove:<BR/><BR/> <STRONG>Why isn't McCain participating in this Iowa forum?</STRONG> Because he feels like he's already "toast" in that state. You might recall that McCain was chastised by many Republicans in Iowa for what they perceived as his "ditching" the state during his 2000 presidential election.<BR/><BR/> <STRONG>Why would McCain operatives want to keep Paul out of the forum?</STRONG> Because they see Paul as the only other GOP candidate able, like McCain, to garner votes from both Democrat and Republican voters in Iowa. [<STRONG>Note:</STRONG> Rudy Giuliani's not going to carry Iowa, regardless of how many promises he makes; hence, the reason he's not participating in this forum.]<BR/><BR/> <STRONG>Finally, does it really matter whether Paul is allowed to participate in this Iowa forum?</STRONG> Not really. Unlike McCain's dying campaign, Paul's presidential election effort -- both online and offline -- is experiencing exponential growth despite the bastard-stepchild treatment he's receiving from the entrenched GOP bosses in states like Iowa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com