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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 08 2012 at 18:05
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 08 2012 at 18:06
Teehee.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 08 2012 at 18:29
I actually like Ron Paul quite a bit, he's a true American in that he doesn't want you to be anything other than what you are; the religious zealotry and gay bashing that's been going on among the GOP is inexcusable, and he seems the only one who doesn't care about that (or maybe he sees they're all on the wrong side of history).   It's too bad Paul is so friggin old, not that I'd mind an older president but it may not appeal to most voters.   Seems like a good man though, and I think ultimately that's what people want.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 08 2012 at 20:07
Originally posted by manofmystery manofmystery wrote:

As many of you know, I really hate conspiracy theories but this primary season doesn't add up at all.  There's no way in hell Frothy has stayed in the race this long based on organization, or finances.  Is sharia law in jesus' name that popular in mid-western states or is he the party's chosen pawn for controlled "chaos"?


Rick has a billionaire. 
The Full Story On Santorum's "Billionaire" Backer Foster Friess LOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 08 2012 at 20:18
I don't know if anyone saw this interview.  It reaffirms my faith in Ron Paul.  Even what he says about abortion is profound, compassionate, and astute.

However, I dislike that Piers Morgan asks complex questions and continually interrupts Dr. Paul after a few sentences.  Worse, Morgan doesn't even understand what Paul is saying some of the time (and in one case- abortion- actually gets it completely wrong).

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 08 2012 at 22:11
Piers Morgan is a hack journalist and a completely vacuous guy, what more do you expect?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 09 2012 at 00:27
Wouldn't it be nice if this were statewide/nationwide:
 
 
 
Of course, even if it was the vote count is still what's seen and that creates a significant image issue. The Paul campaign hasn't really wanted to come out and say, "hey, we got this many delegates" for risk of calling attention to the strategy but they are probably going to have to start.  In Minnesota it is entirely possible (I'm biased but I'd bet on it) that Paul picked up more actual delegates than Santorum.  It's also going to be important Dr. Paul carry Maine just to end the "only one left who hasn't won a state" script the media's been pushing.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 09 2012 at 06:28
Yeah it would be wrong if he doesn't at least win at least one.  
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 09 2012 at 08:32
Maybe I just didn't understand the process before, but this primary season has confused the crap out of me.
 
How can we call this democracy?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 09 2012 at 08:55
It isn't and never was and really shouldn't be called that.  The United States is (or more correctly: was) a constitutional republic.  Democracy was viewed as institutionalized mob rule/tyranny of the majority by the framers so they did not create one.  Now, over time, politicians have used the word incorrectly to foster ignorance and grab more power for themselves.  At this point we have neither a republic or democracy, in actual practice.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 09 2012 at 09:24
We have an aristocracy maintained through shared delusion.
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 09 2012 at 19:34
 ^ There's nothing delusional about it; people with money may be ridiculed and even resented occasionally, but most Americans seem to realize our culture encourages accumulation of wealth or property, seem to embrace that and those that have achieved it.  That's not always the case in other countries and is actually a fairly resonable perspective-- we don't fool ourselves into thinking if we had a chance to make good money that we wouldn't take it, or that we'd give it all away to the needy.   I'm all for raising taxes on the rich - particularly for things like public education or healthcare - but I also think it's just fine that they have a lot more money and stuff than I do.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 09 2012 at 20:02
Originally posted by Atavachron Atavachron wrote:

   I'm all for raising taxes on the rich - particularly for things like public education



I'm a public educator, and let me tell you, it isn't money we need to be successful (though everyone would have folks believe we do).
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 09 2012 at 20:05
^ didn't say it was, I speak simply of public (and private too of course) funding for public education


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 10 2012 at 14:06
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 10 2012 at 14:11
He's only articulate if you ignore all of his lies and empty platitudes.

And Ron Paul is a doctor. Just sayin'
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 10 2012 at 14:27
Originally posted by Atavachron Atavachron wrote:

 ^ There's nothing delusional about it; people with money may be ridiculed and even resented occasionally, but most Americans seem to realize our culture encourages accumulation of wealth or property, seem to embrace that and those that have achieved it.  That's not always the case in other countries and is actually a fairly resonable perspective-- we don't fool ourselves into thinking if we had a chance to make good money that we wouldn't take it, or that we'd give it all away to the needy.   I'm all for raising taxes on the rich - particularly for things like public education or healthcare - but I also think it's just fine that they have a lot more money and stuff than I do.

 
I simply meant that this myth of democracy is a dominant part of our culture when in fact we live in an oligarchy.
 
My family is intentionally decreasing our income, taking our kids out of private school, and we're happier than we've been in some time.
 
I'm as troubled by my own privelege as that of the super-rich.
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 10 2012 at 15:50
Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:



As far as I know all the other ones are just articulate. Educated we have a few. Highlighting that about Obama could be labeled... racist?

Why don't you just say he's better than the other ones because he runs for the democrats? That would be honest.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 10 2012 at 15:52
^Democracy in itself is a myth. The power of the people never really exists. Majorities crushing minorities can't be called an ideal system.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 10 2012 at 15:52
Slart still believes there's a difference between the two parties somehow. 
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