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Title: Rand Paul Endorses Mitt Romney
Source:
RollCall
URL Source: http://atr.rollcall.com/rand-paul-endoses-mitt-romney/
Published: Jun 7, 2012
Author: By Ryan Teague Beckwith and Joshua Mille
Post Date: 2012-06-08 07:38:21 by We The People
Keywords: None
Views: 46434
Comments: 72
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo) Updated: 11:02 p.m.| Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney said this afternoon that he is “honored” to be endorsed by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Paul’s father, Rep. Ron Paul (Texas), had run for the Republican presidential nomination against Romney in 2008 and this election cycle, but he essentially conceded the race in an email to supporters today. “When it is all said and done, we will likely have as many as 500 supporters as delegates on the convention floor,” he wrote, according to the Houston Chronicle. “That is just over 20 percent! And while this total is not enough to win the nomination, it puts us in a tremendous position to grow our movement and shape the future of the GOP!” In response to Sen. Paul’s endorsement, Romney praised his record. “Sen. Paul has been a leading voice in the effort to scale back the size and reach of government and promote liberty,” he said, adding that he looks forward to “working with him to get America back on the right track.” Sen. Paul, himself, is widely thought to harbor ambitions for higher office. “The assumption throughout the political community in Kentucky is that he’s a one-term Senator who is running for president in 2016,” said a Republican consultant deeply familiar with Kentucky.
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#1. To: We The People (#0)
Smart move by Rand. He didn't alienate the Republican base like his father did. Much smarter politically then Ron.
Bullshit. He dishonors his father. He'll pay a heavy price for that treachery. I find it ironic, that I support Rand Paul's dad, more than he does. What a sad charade our elections have become. How pathetic. That you would try to white-wash this, makes me ask the logical question: Exactly whose side are you on, anyway???
Ron Paul already said he doesn't have the delegates. He said this prior to Rand endorsing Romney. Rand Paul is smarter then his dad. Ron Paul couldn't even get behind constitutional amendment to ban abortion.
That will be the day. He just threw away any cred he had, to endorse the neocon candidate. You never win by striking a bargain with the devil... That's just common sense. Classic straw-man argument. Bottom line: you're grasping at straws to rationalize betrayal. You demonstrate with an uncommon clarity, why this country is doomed. The elitists lie to your face, shit on you, and you justify it... Why? Because you lack the one weapon which would make all the difference: courage. That so many other Americans are so weak and feckless as you, disgusts me. Coward.
Classic straw-man argument. It is true. Why wouldn't anyone who is sane not support constitutinal amendment banning abortion. Is it murder or not. If it is then Ron Pauls position is some states should be allowed to murder their citizens. Also Ron Paul saying Heroin or crack should be legal is just stupid. Those are losing issues and it is why Ron Paul never really caught on with the majority of Americans. The truth is never a straw man.
So you think the government should be able to tell you what to do with your own body...I guess you support the ban on soda drinks in New York...next? maybe fast food, salty foods, fatty foods, supplements, vitamins, aspirin or coffee. You see...once you accept the fact government can tell you what you can do with YOUR body, it ceases to belong to YOU...it belongs to THEM. They can't even keep drugs out of prisons...how do you think they can keep them off the streets. Are you for the criminalization of alcohol...it does FAR more damage to society and families than ALL OTHER DRUGS COMBINED. What about the 30% of Americans that a hooked on PERSCRIPTION drugs...is it all OK because the doctors say so...as big pharma makes BILLIONS!
BINGO. You see, Stone is actually OK with the police-state telling you what you can't do with your body. Of course, if the state has such power, it always ends up being exercised in the opposite direction from what was intended... Look at China, for example, with forced abortions. Interestingly, Stone fails to see that the government which has such power never uses such power to help the people, only hurt them.
So 8 year olds should be able to smoke crack if they have their parents permission?
Childish statement Stone. Are you comparing your decision making to that of an 8 year old?
Childish statement Stone. Are you comparing your decision making to that of an 8 year old? Answer the question. Should it be legal. I said if the parents consent. If you say it shouldn't. I just blew your theory out of the water. If you said it should be lawful you are consistent but that is an evil position. The ball is in your court. Please answer if 8 year olds should be able to smoke crack.
Another straw-man argument. Aren't you a little old for these childish games?
You are afraid to answer because it will show you to be a hypocrite. You say we own our bodies and the government telling us what to do is evil and tryanny. Then when I bring up 8 year olds you backtrack and wont answer. I just proved your "logic" is flawed. You're a good person and I consider you largely on the same side as me. We just disagree on the tactics to get us where we want our country to be.
That should be self-evident, even to you. Look up the principle called "Federalism," Stone. You've got a LOT of catching-up to do. I'm done with this thread... you really don't understand the concepts being discussed, you don't give a shit to educate yourself, and so you come to the arena of ideas with... nothing. And now I'm bored with you... A first time, and hopefully you'll be able to converse more intelligently next time around. So I bid you adieu. Next thread.....
That should be self-evident, even to you. I thought God owned our bodies.
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#9. To: A K A Stone (#1)
Smart move by Rand. He didn't alienate the Republican base like his father did. Much smarter politically then Ron.
#10. To: Capitalist Eric (#9)
I find it ironic, that I support Rand Paul's dad, more than he does.
#11. To: A K A Stone (#10)
Rand Paul is smarter then his dad.
Ron Paul couldn't even get behind constitutional amendment to ban abortion.
#14. To: Capitalist Eric (#11)
Ron Paul couldn't even get behind constitutional amendment to ban abortion.
#15. To: A K A Stone (#14)
Also Ron Paul saying Heroin or crack should be legal is just stupid
#18. To: freedomsnotfree (#15)
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...once you accept the fact government can tell you what you can do with YOUR body, it ceases to belong to YOU...it belongs to THEM.
#23. To: Capitalist Eric (#18)
You see, Stone is actually OK with the police-state telling you what you can't do with your body.
#25. To: A K A Stone (#23)
So 8 year olds should be able to smoke crack if they have their parents permission?
#30. To: freedomsnotfree (#25)
So 8 year olds should be able to smoke crack if they have their parents permission?
#38. To: A K A Stone (#30)
Answer the question. Should it be legal. I said if the parents consent.
#41. To: Capitalist Eric (#38)
Aren't you a little old for these childish games?
#47. To: A K A Stone (#41)
You say we own our bodies and the government telling us what to do is evil and tryanny.
#52. To: Capitalist Eric (#47)
You say we own our bodies and the government telling us what to do is evil and tryanny.
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