tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post7440979764318035807..comments2024-02-13T02:39:22.756-05:00Comments on EconomicPolicyJournal.com: Did Ron Paul's Team Sell Out?Robert Wenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-86541319655973650182012-05-19T03:56:14.879-04:002012-05-19T03:56:14.879-04:00I just heard Rand tell Tom Woods he will support t...I just heard Rand tell Tom Woods he will support the GOP nominee no matter what, so that means he is endorsing Romney. That isn't exactly a great sign.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-61126048132361886322012-05-17T01:34:25.428-04:002012-05-17T01:34:25.428-04:00I wish that was the case, but I am not so sure. T...I wish that was the case, but I am not so sure. The whole movement has been based upon the ideas Paul espouses, but one of the main themes is not "taking one for the team" Santorum and every other Republican style by making deals with other crooked Republicans. If Paul endorses Romney and it doesn't involve Judge Napolitano being on the Supreme Court, then it is a major, major Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-10992040869167203782012-05-17T00:45:01.003-04:002012-05-17T00:45:01.003-04:00I was agreeing with that point that an implosion i...I was agreeing with that point that an implosion is not dependent on RP or his staff, it could be caused by putting too much stock in one person/campaign in hopes of taking it all and not seeing the reality of the situation. The fact is that it is a long term goal to advance liberty, and we shouldn't expect this campaign to be the end of that goal.<br /><br />I also don't believe that Dr.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789854793737821036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-18740409266851576482012-05-16T17:31:40.658-04:002012-05-16T17:31:40.658-04:00Is it? How will the non GOP typeswho view Romney ...Is it? How will the non GOP typeswho view Romney as the same as Obama take a Paul endorsement of Romney when they have nothing in common? What a disaster to do this after winning states via delegates?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-89564759711815952242012-05-16T13:24:21.360-04:002012-05-16T13:24:21.360-04:00Jesse Benton is married to Ron Paul's grandaug...Jesse Benton is married to Ron Paul's grandaughter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-20823164329253554002012-05-16T13:06:21.075-04:002012-05-16T13:06:21.075-04:00ok, one more comment...
There are two issues here...ok, one more comment...<br /><br />There are two issues here. <br />#1 - Campaign is running low and ads are expensive in remaining states.<br />#2 - STOOOPID press release which gives the clear impression that the campaign is folding.<br /><br />My take:<br />If money is low, just STOP SPENDING IT! Don't make any announcement. WHY advertise your weakness? WHY give the impression you're Capn Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-45731923182013860462012-05-16T12:54:04.190-04:002012-05-16T12:54:04.190-04:00This is true.This is true.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789854793737821036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-61886664656674509382012-05-16T12:48:39.784-04:002012-05-16T12:48:39.784-04:00This is all subjective and very much wishful think...This is all subjective and very much wishful thinking. For one it's not really the Doc's style to say one thing and then do another, for two for what end? What's the payoff to go to convention with AT MOST 600 delegates, and I'm being VERY liberal in assuming that he'll get that many, is there any? I guess the campaign's response would be to change the platform and Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789854793737821036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-19935967105178581112012-05-16T07:18:13.328-04:002012-05-16T07:18:13.328-04:00Anon@2:28AM,
You are in error. Any implosion of t...Anon@2:28AM,<br /><br />You are in error. Any implosion of the movement is not contigent on RP or his staff.Larrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-75527353011816448772012-05-16T02:28:12.671-04:002012-05-16T02:28:12.671-04:00Something is definitely strange here. Why make th...Something is definitely strange here. Why make this announcement, since they were basically already doing this anyway? <br /><br />I don't believe Ron Paul himself would endorse Romney or support him, but his campaign staff sure seem suspect. It reminds me of a Tom Woods comment a few months ago saying that the campaign would never allow him to have access to Paul or pass on talking pointsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-63096075199877702062012-05-16T00:10:08.179-04:002012-05-16T00:10:08.179-04:00But wait. Is he out? Nope! Some historical perspec...But wait. Is he out? Nope! Some historical perspective for Ron Paul activists Posted by Ryan W. McMaken on May 15, 2012 12:47 AM<br /><br />"I've been somewhat surprised by the absolutely hysterical reaction among some RP activists to Ron Paul's announcement that he's shifting resources toward winning more delegates instead of blowing it on straw polls in new primaries. In some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-37348563495388601542012-05-15T18:12:08.114-04:002012-05-15T18:12:08.114-04:00To hell with Rand. I would never vote for him.To hell with Rand. I would never vote for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-76997617370921541132012-05-15T17:16:13.115-04:002012-05-15T17:16:13.115-04:00If so, this doesn't say much about RP, or does...If so, this doesn't say much about RP, or does it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-18153019135896369402012-05-15T15:50:25.166-04:002012-05-15T15:50:25.166-04:00I have never quite liked Benton's approach. To...I have never quite liked Benton's approach. To me, he does not seem to be a radical supporter of liberty, and is more interested in mundane politics as usual--the rubbing of elbows and the particpation in inner-circles. He has been awful in interviews, and seems to have recommended a suspension in the campaign on several occasions where such a recommendation seemed premature at best. <br /><Ted Sonniernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-12807897325320429872012-05-15T15:20:14.968-04:002012-05-15T15:20:14.968-04:00So are you saying Paul's plan is to lull Romne...So are you saying Paul's plan is to lull Romney's team into reducing its spending on primary ad media? That could reduce the "spending gap" and hopefully have fewer Romney supporters even show up to vote. All the while Paul continues to run his campaign the same low cost internet way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-37541637626516372962012-05-15T15:15:57.393-04:002012-05-15T15:15:57.393-04:00Yes, it was exactly what was already going on.
So...Yes, it was exactly what was already going on.<br /><br /><b>So why the FUCK would you write a statement about it????</b><br /><br />When you read, you have to read content AND context. Sometimes what's between the lines is more important than the lines themselves. The supporters realize something is up. It's not clear exactly what, and what's up may even be good in the long run, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-82670903833237598872012-05-15T12:43:55.566-04:002012-05-15T12:43:55.566-04:00The memo from Jesse Benton this morning doesn'...The memo from Jesse Benton this morning doesn't do much to improve things.<br /><br />What I got from it:<br /><br />1. They in effect concede Romney as the nominee ("less than 200 delegates away from the nod...")<br /><br />2. They state that they hope to change the platform via their delegate presence at the convention.<br /><br />Yuck.JFFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-1635870019862196522012-05-15T11:56:16.030-04:002012-05-15T11:56:16.030-04:00It seems to me that this is getting blown out of p...It seems to me that this is getting blown out of proportion. All that the press release says is that RP will not be wasting money in trying to win straw-polls the results of which further efforts are not likely to change. In addition it does say that they will continue the work on the ground; in which respect the press release is somewhat unnecessary: so why put it out?<br /><br />My gut feeling Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486500138051100745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-60727764460456116742012-05-15T11:31:46.623-04:002012-05-15T11:31:46.623-04:00The events at the State conventions in Alaska, Nev...The events at the State conventions in Alaska, Nevada, Maine and most recently Oklahoma have been getting noticed, and that is causing a reaction by the establishment. Dr. Paul’s announcement seems to suggest he has given up, when in fact if you read it carefully it’s clear he’s still perusing the main strategy of acquiring delegates to the national convention. This should create complacency Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-51569690374932242752012-05-15T11:16:54.015-04:002012-05-15T11:16:54.015-04:00I almost guarantee the campaign didn't sell ou...I almost guarantee the campaign didn't sell out. What they did is take the 'long road'. They knew that if they caused a rucus at this year's convention that getting Rand through the nomination process in 2016 after Obama beats Romney in 2012, would be almost impossible. <br /><br />As it sits now, the groundwork has been laid. The runway is open, and the giant, new, and shiny Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-974387112782392432012-05-15T11:03:24.948-04:002012-05-15T11:03:24.948-04:00Also, it shouldnt be forgotten that Paul's cam...Also, it shouldnt be forgotten that Paul's campaign had sort of morphed into one big college speaking tour. Now that the semesters are winding down he probably doesnt see much point to keep traveling around... And they may need money for legal fees down the road.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-41101000747058748152012-05-15T10:44:59.037-04:002012-05-15T10:44:59.037-04:00I am beginning to wonder if people bother to actua...I am beginning to wonder if people bother to actually read anymore, and to think about what they are reading before they react. When I first saw Dr. Paul's announcement yesterday I read it through and realized almost immediately what was going on. It was perfectly consistent with what he has been doing all along.<br /><br />The campaign has never been about winning meaningless "beauty Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17731228358903052565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-88162483811009866782012-05-15T10:44:54.731-04:002012-05-15T10:44:54.731-04:00Don't panic. It's a well-thought out move ...Don't panic. It's a well-thought out move that maximizes his advantage over Romney in terms of how informed his supporters are. For the average state convention delegate, it costs $30 bucks for the entry fee, $50 to get to whatever city it's being held in, and $200 for two nights in a hotel. If you're a Romney supporter, since the only media you generally seek out (cable news, Topherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841919347740873165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-24787945852603714052012-05-15T10:08:38.751-04:002012-05-15T10:08:38.751-04:00It's easy to become disillusioned when you put...It's easy to become disillusioned when you put your faith in the fallacy of "external authority". <br /><br />See: <br /><br />A Way To Be Free - by Robert LeFevre<br />http://centerforselfrule.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-5174238142589626742012-05-15T10:02:36.213-04:002012-05-15T10:02:36.213-04:00RP is again showing that his campaign and movement...RP is again showing that his campaign and movement are not about one man but about ideas about liberty. The grassroots must learn not to depend on him per se but on his ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com