tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post5531409134599570806..comments2024-02-13T02:39:22.756-05:00Comments on EconomicPolicyJournal.com: Rand Advisor: Ron Paul OK with Rand's Romney EndorsementRobert Wenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-66898670810981291392012-06-23T16:16:15.898-04:002012-06-23T16:16:15.898-04:00The title is misleading. RAND's employee, dep...The title is misleading. RAND's employee, dependent on RAND's popularity said Ron "must have known" of it, essentially, not that he did. And how would he know? Do you think for a second all of them were ever together in a room with Ron's schedule lately?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-85959120037414228672012-06-20T14:03:24.277-04:002012-06-20T14:03:24.277-04:00Anonymous at 11:07pm -- you sure look pretty stupi...Anonymous at 11:07pm -- you sure look pretty stupid now with Ron's recent CNN appearance. He literally laughed at the idea of endorsing Romney and said there is no way. Is that part of the secret GOP sellout deal? <br /><br />Carol Paul and Lew Rockwell have both stated that Rand did not discuss this with Ron ahead of time, but I am sure that they are in on this GOP conspiracy, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-17941158009400256222012-06-19T15:45:39.009-04:002012-06-19T15:45:39.009-04:00Do you know how bad the foxnews/talk radio/GOP est...Do you know how bad the foxnews/talk radio/GOP establishment would covet a Ron Paul endorsement of Romney? They know damn well that it very well could be the difference in the election if the race is anywhere close. They could also use it to help try and destroy the Paul movement by saying Ron endorses Romney, so they all should too -- so you are completely 100% wrong. There has been tons of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-48085060849906500372012-06-19T15:40:41.522-04:002012-06-19T15:40:41.522-04:00Great point. Ron has done what no one really thou...Great point. Ron has done what no one really thought possible in converting millions, especially the young, to seeing the matrix for what it is. That can't be undone -- no matter how many bitter neo-con and pro rand GOP types come on forums and accuse Paul of selling out, we all know he didn't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-91654486397753674102012-06-19T15:31:30.529-04:002012-06-19T15:31:30.529-04:00Jesse benton has said and done all sorts of dumbas...Jesse benton has said and done all sorts of dumbass things that Paul did not approve of him saying. Don't believe me? See what Wead and Paul himself said immediately after Benton's press release about Paul suspending his campaign. <br /><br />Ron Paul did no such thing as duping us or selling out -- Carol Paul herself said Rand did not talk to Ron about the endorsement, and rand had Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-68209023206629574452012-06-19T10:50:52.370-04:002012-06-19T10:50:52.370-04:00We're learning two things from this situation:...We're learning two things from this situation:<br /><br />1. The hacks that have unfortunately become associated with the Pauls are really, REALLY worried about how their base sees Rand's endorsement vis a vis his father.<br /><br />2. Given the snarky comments about Ron Paul supporters that are popping up in threads like these, Rand must be beginning to enjoy the benefits of the JFFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-88701554710705747712012-06-19T07:58:21.635-04:002012-06-19T07:58:21.635-04:00Where is Ron Paul's public response to Rand...Where is Ron Paul's public response to Rand's endorsement of Romney? Ron Paul owes his supports some straight talk in public. Dad has been 'mum' on the issue for too long.earth that washttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635503399458271477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-77427464832603065202012-06-19T04:55:28.705-04:002012-06-19T04:55:28.705-04:00This may be of interest. Lawyers for RP lawsuit
...This may be of interest. Lawyers for RP lawsuit <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR3dzB8QLCg&feature=player_embedded#!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-30137183234321997462012-06-19T04:54:54.540-04:002012-06-19T04:54:54.540-04:00I think there is a lot more to this dynamic. Mayb...I think there is a lot more to this dynamic. Maybe "all this" will get Rand into a position that he thinks he can do more.<br /><br />Personally I think he's putting at least his two feet under a political bus.<br /><br />Dr. Ron Paul isn't arrogant. I can't say that for Dr. Rand Paul.Davoshttp://www.psychopathiceconomics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-69576560389489436732012-06-19T01:54:52.615-04:002012-06-19T01:54:52.615-04:00@Anonymous: Maybe your question about the adviser&...@Anonymous: Maybe your question about the adviser's comments were directed at me, Anyonymous@10:59, not sure. I'll answer regardless. I think that if you're a candidate's PR man, you're going to make statements that flatter the guy you're representing. That's his job; that's what he's paid to do. And no one contacts him to be a golfing buddy to have pizza M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14085364302960279418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-20236475261838478322012-06-19T01:40:48.041-04:002012-06-19T01:40:48.041-04:00Very well said.Very well said.bionic mosquitohttp://bionicmosquito.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-65290772231397335792012-06-19T01:01:39.310-04:002012-06-19T01:01:39.310-04:00Ron supported Rand's endorsement on his Facebo...Ron supported Rand's endorsement on his Facebook page. He does not have to come out in the open and say "I personally support Mitt". Actually, for the establishment is better this way, because they can count on you, devout supporters and worshipers, to console yourself how "Ron did not endorse Mitt", and keep you that way on board. You are being duped, my friend into Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-44071281130513388202012-06-18T23:52:51.967-04:002012-06-18T23:52:51.967-04:00So far, Ron has not publicly endorsed Romney or by...So far, Ron has not publicly endorsed Romney or by extension, his son's endorsement of Mitt. He's not declared anything on Mitt or on his son. Silence does not confer agreement. It would look foolish for Ron Paul, an avowed min-archist libertarian, to condemn someone of a personal choice, particularly his own son. He'd look like a really bad loser, fighting openly on the national Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-22096148577333392832012-06-18T23:32:30.314-04:002012-06-18T23:32:30.314-04:00And the desperate love of Ron Paul worshipers does...And the desperate love of Ron Paul worshipers does not know for limits. 10 days ago Ron's campaign manager condemned the Idaho supporters of Ron Paul for trying to take over the Idaho GOP!!! And you still expect your hero to come up and condemn his sellout son. Credo Quia Apsurdum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-68496871423739559682012-06-18T23:07:30.421-04:002012-06-18T23:07:30.421-04:00I don't see any difference whatsoever. Ron Pau...I don't see any difference whatsoever. Ron Paul sold out his principles in order to advance his son's political career. And that's all. It does not matter what the exact technique was: Rand endorsing Mitt and Ron supporting openly; or Rand endorsing and Ron supporting silently and tacitly (as he did) or both Rand and Ron endorsing openly. Those are just minor details.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-54766698648438177162012-06-18T23:00:52.125-04:002012-06-18T23:00:52.125-04:00So in other words the advisor is pure making it up...So in other words the advisor is pure making it up. "Rand wouldn't have..." he's assuming, guessing, hoping...... making it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-34980475277366472592012-06-18T22:59:24.692-04:002012-06-18T22:59:24.692-04:00I don't like relying on second-hand accounts. ...I don't like relying on second-hand accounts. If we do hear a first-hand account from Ron Paul, it will be delivered at time when it is moot. I kind of respect that. He gains nothing by condemning his son. It is after all only politicking--perception-making in a game of power. Obviously, there was discussion between father and son, but the classy dad will let the son speak for himself onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-7768587038550805072012-06-18T22:28:29.522-04:002012-06-18T22:28:29.522-04:00There's a difference between "allowing&qu...There's a difference between "allowing" your son to do something versus endorsing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-89603521755936962672012-06-18T21:58:02.041-04:002012-06-18T21:58:02.041-04:00Might be that Ron supports his son no matter who R...Might be that Ron supports his son no matter who Rand endorses in an election. I don't see how that has anything to do with Mittens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-21701583439029082702012-06-18T21:51:59.177-04:002012-06-18T21:51:59.177-04:00If Ron let politics come between him and his son, ...If Ron let politics come between him and his son, I would be very disappointed in him.<br />Nope. Ron is a father before he's a politician, bless his heart.<br />BTW, a belated Father's Day good wishes to RP...Capn Mikenoreply@blogger.com