tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post7924969546934187793..comments2023-12-30T10:06:37.450+00:00Comments on HousingPANIC - The Housing Bubble Blog with an Attitude Problem, 2005 - 2008: An Open Question for the Ron Paul campaignbloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585266242070350399noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-44420312175884200842008-01-18T15:24:00.000+00:002008-01-18T15:24:00.000+00:00Naturally, Dr. Paul has so much time on his hands ...Naturally, Dr. Paul has so much time on his hands that he can read every newsletter written by every redneck in the whole country so as to monitor "what is being said in his name". Silly me. There I thought he was in Congress, voting on stuff, and running a Presidential campaign and maybe therefore a little busy.<BR/><BR/>No Presidential candidate, and especially Dr. Paul, should waste even a moment's thought addressing drivel supposedly written "in their name" by some nutcase(s) making photocopies in their Mommy's basement.<BR/><BR/>I think its awesome how terrified the "same old s***" crowd are are of Dr. Paul that they need to dredge up ancient bullcrap and shriek about it hysterically as they are. <BR/><BR/>Want a quote to be concerned about? Here:<BR/><BR/>“Stop throwing the Constitution in my face,” Bush screamed back. “It’s just a goddamned piece of paper!”<BR/><BR/>http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_7779.shtml<BR/><BR/>Have a great day, S.O.S.'ers. We HP'ers are smarter than that.<BR/><BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-80881572213417754552008-01-17T23:14:00.000+00:002008-01-17T23:14:00.000+00:00Without a doubt, I agree. That was definitely my i...<I>Without a doubt, I agree. That was definitely my impression. Grumpy and deaf old man. I actually felt sorry for the old guy.</I><BR/><BR/>"Grumpy" you're criticizing RP for being "grumpy" about the state of this nation? While those other knuckleheads are laughing about war with Iran after a disastrous war with Iraq that nobody wants and is pooping all over the economy? <BR/><BR/>If you're not grumpy and fighting mad about the "leadership" in this country and where all your hard earned tax dollars are going you must be sleep walking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-73882903191181550142008-01-17T23:00:00.000+00:002008-01-17T23:00:00.000+00:00"In last week's GOP debate he came across as a cro..."In last week's GOP debate he came across as a crotchety old man badly in need of a hearing aid."<BR/><BR/>Without a doubt, I agree. That was definitely my impression. Grumpy and deaf old man. I actually felt sorry for the old guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-12601326413642252762008-01-17T17:22:00.000+00:002008-01-17T17:22:00.000+00:00Would it be legal for Paul to first run as a Repub...Would it be legal for Paul to first run as a Republican and then switch to run as an independent or Libertarian or some other party? I've read elsewhere that current campaign laws may forbide this. Also, if he could switch, would he be able to take campaign contributions raised as a Republican to use in this other campaign? I think Paul gets much more bang for the buck running as a Republican. The media that wants to ignore him will do so much more easily if he switches. He should remain a Republican candidate as long as possible. His campaign is, afterall, an educational campaign, and he gets much more publicity as a Republican. He doesn't have the support in the media, nor the money, that Bloomberg would have to run an independent campaign. It would be extremely difficult to get on the ballot in many states as an independent, and I think even the Libertarian Party has lost ballot status in a number of states.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-76873795622009803642008-01-17T16:54:00.000+00:002008-01-17T16:54:00.000+00:00from www.whatreallyhappened.comDigg Caught Red-Han...from www.whatreallyhappened.com<BR/><BR/>Digg Caught Red-Handed Censoring Ron Paul Stories <BR/><BR/>Speculation centered around organized armies of Neo-Con bury brigades that flag each other when new Ron Paul stories emerge and bury them en masse to prevent wider exposure. The fact that hordes of trolls are stomping around Digg acting as electronic thought control police has been widely documented in the past. However, the popularity of Ron Paul is so mammoth that Digg has been forced to employ extra measures of censorship to block hundreds of stories about the Congressman from becoming viral.<BR/> <BR/>It has now emerged that Digg has either directly implemented a policy to expunge Ron Paul stories from the website or that it has empowered "super-users" the influence to eliminate Paul stories with just one bury, even if the story has thousands of diggs from other users.<BR/><BR/>Posted Jan 17, 2008 07:41 AM PST<BR/>Category: COMPUTERS/INTERNET/SECURITYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-53721100922901874572008-01-17T16:44:00.000+00:002008-01-17T16:44:00.000+00:00I've given about $1500 to the Paul campaign and my...I've given about $1500 to the Paul campaign and my main complaint is that the ads suck. Frankly, I hope he is saving it for an independent bid. By then, he will uses some of the YouTube folks like ELIBERTY to do his spots. The official Paul campaign needs to time to get a clue how to be as slick as Romney and Hillary. The unofficial Paul campaign just needs more time for people to wake to the fact that the MSM is not giving them the full story. <BR/><BR/>The best thing that could happen in this country would be Paul vs. Bloomberg vs. Republican suck job vs. Democratic suck job in a 4-way race, with 4- way debate. Perhaps, we throw Nader in that mix. (Although, watch the Nader documentary "An Unreasonable Man" and see how the debates are fixed. My favorite part is the old gentleman who worked with Nader who, despite his left-of-center politics, says, "The Democrats are the nastiest bunch of M**** F**** I've ever seen.")<BR/><BR/>The fact that Ron Paul is getting about 8% in the republican primary means one of twelve people aren't fooled. That's a helluva start. Given that the 8% is overrepresented by young people is great. If 40 years from now, generation Y is known for its love of small government and individual liberty in the same way that the baby boomers are known for hippie love and cradle-to-grave handouts, the Paul campaign and the Bush presidency will be the top two reasons why.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-16338040266956723992008-01-17T16:09:00.000+00:002008-01-17T16:09:00.000+00:00RP is a frugal guy.January 11, 2008: Congressman ...RP is a frugal guy.<BR/><BR/>January 11, 2008: Congressman Paul to Return Thousands to Treasury<BR/>“The U.S. House of Representatives reports that Congressman Ron Paul has once again run his Congressional office in a frugal manner, and he will likely return tens of thousands of dollars to the Treasury once again this year. Preliminary estimates forwarded to Paul’s office indicate he has about $75,000 left in his account.”gregorywhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13900940292043774887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-34761022466412343202008-01-17T15:29:00.000+00:002008-01-17T15:29:00.000+00:00"Newsflash: he has two delegates. The only thing h..."Newsflash: he has two delegates. The only thing he's going to be a kingmaker of is the janitorial staff at the Republican convention."<BR/><BR/>but, if you look at the "popular vote," Ron Paul lined up a "significant percentage" of folks behind him! say what you will, but those folks are bravely telling America that it's OK for republicans not to support the war.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-52933402692206333682008-01-17T15:18:00.000+00:002008-01-17T15:18:00.000+00:00"I think the election in 2008 will see a generatio..."I think the election in 2008 will see a generational shift. People like McCain, HRC."<BR/><BR/>People think McCain is "too old" and at least half the country views Hillary negatively.<BR/><BR/>Only rigged voting machines like these candidates!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-54690272491855590852008-01-17T15:10:00.000+00:002008-01-17T15:10:00.000+00:00"It would be like Dick Cheney running for the Dem ..."It would be like Dick Cheney running for the Dem nomination."<BR/><BR/>WTF? Dick Cheney running for either party is like an Enron exec running for president!<BR/><BR/>To me, Ron Paul is what the Republican Party was-- and can be again, if it comes to its senses!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-90392299344206980042008-01-17T15:07:00.001+00:002008-01-17T15:07:00.001+00:00I've had my reservations as well about how he has ...I've had my reservations as well about how he has been running his campaign. But to be honest, I think that the old man is playing this close to his vest. He's smart. He knows that the deck is stacked against him and dumping all his money onto states that are obviously rigged would be suicide.<BR/>He needs to let the other corporate sponsored politicos burn out. Let the sheeple get bored of the same crap. I find it extremely suspicious that Huckabee wins Iowa...then McCain in NH (the so-called 'live free or die' state) and now Romney in Michigan...<BR/>Its like it has all been planned.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, Giuliani is still considered a 'front runner'...wtf?<BR/><BR/>Anyways, if I were a betting man, I would bet that the good doctor is planning on a Libertarian/Independent run. He has to. If not, we've all been had...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-38745015392738792732008-01-17T15:07:00.000+00:002008-01-17T15:07:00.000+00:00New Hampshire has been overrun by Massachussettes ...New Hampshire has been overrun by Massachussettes people who bring their defunct left wing politics with them. <BR/><BR/>Wonder if you can still smoke in bars in the "live free or die" state.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-9394992593782293662008-01-17T14:53:00.000+00:002008-01-17T14:53:00.000+00:00I have been hearing lots of ads on Jacksonville, F...I have been hearing lots of ads on Jacksonville, Fla radio 690 am and 1320 am.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-92097954561139784712008-01-17T14:52:00.000+00:002008-01-17T14:52:00.000+00:00Ron Paul running as a republican is stupid. He is ...Ron Paul running as a republican is stupid. He is an anti-war, isolationist. Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with him, or whether you agree or disagree with the GOP, Ron Paul is not and never has been a Republican. <BR/><BR/>Anyone seeking the nomination of a party with whom you disagree on practically everything is ridiculous. It would be like Dick Cheney running for the Dem nomination. Makes no sense from a practical point of view. He was doomed to fail from day one and I can never understand how any of you could have thought otherwise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-27189516694340973982008-01-17T14:00:00.000+00:002008-01-17T14:00:00.000+00:00Yeah he's gonna blow 20 mill in Nevada...all at th...Yeah he's gonna blow 20 mill in Nevada...all at the roulette...but seriously, the racist thing ? I have seen/heard activists that could have made mother theresa into a racist, implying that there are groups out there that could take anything said by any candidate and turn it into a racist slight...really peopleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-49881075553697477822008-01-17T13:54:00.000+00:002008-01-17T13:54:00.000+00:00The brainless here think he is squandering or not ...The brainless here think he is squandering or not spending his campaign chest. It would be brilliant for him to use this as an independant. He has no chance for the Repugnican nomination, because the fix is in for one of the other losers, so why not use it for an independant run? He would get far more bang for his buck, and more name recognition once the field clears.<BR/><BR/>if Ron Paul was who we want for President what difference does it make in which affilation this occurs? If the funds are used to that end, whats the problem?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-70961503201873333262008-01-17T13:26:00.000+00:002008-01-17T13:26:00.000+00:00He never had a shot in Wyoming. It was a caucus s...He never had a shot in Wyoming. It was a caucus system with one winner per precinct, and each precinct captain was chosen long ago. <BR/><BR/>Exit polls showed most people who chose McCain in NH would have chosen Paul but they thought he couldn't win. It's not easy to fight the media.<BR/><BR/>The truth is he never could win - you said it yourself at the outset - this is all about educating people, getting the ideas out there, and starting a movement. <BR/><BR/>If the end result of the Paul campaign is a core of delegates that gives him sway at what should be a fun, fractured GOP convention, and a whole set of Paul-like candidates running at the grassroots level.. I believe that's the best we can hope for.<BR/><BR/>As for this country, we're already screwed. Get dual-citizenship, gold, and an exit strategy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-35237070304783014192008-01-17T12:27:00.000+00:002008-01-17T12:27:00.000+00:00Only sign of life from Ron Paul I have seen around...Only sign of life from Ron Paul I have seen around Atlanta is one billboard on I-75. And it's a pretty piss poor ad. Lots of small writing, cluttered up. If I didn't know who Ron Paul was - as I suspect most people driving by it don't - I'd have no idea what he was trying to say.<BR/><BR/>I never listen to local radio or watch local TV so there could be advertising on those media for all I know.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750286862065420283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-13225596676619227072008-01-17T11:51:00.000+00:002008-01-17T11:51:00.000+00:00Keith,You have to be kidding me. In the republican...Keith,<BR/><BR/>You have to be kidding me. In the republican and democratic parties, only one of the chosen ones win. This year I see 3 of them. Romney, Huckabee, and McCain. Any of those 3 can win. <BR/><BR/>But you have to understand dude, Ron Paul is not a hard core Republican. He will never win in the Republican party. Simple as that. It just doesnt work.<BR/><BR/>I still say you are a sour republican.<BR/><BR/>I have been a long time democrat, but will support Ron Paul, regardless of party.<BR/><BR/>DannyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-29156596340960974862008-01-17T11:37:00.000+00:002008-01-17T11:37:00.000+00:00In southern california, Ron Paul has tv ads, billb...In southern california, Ron Paul has tv ads, billboards, and phone banks.<BR/><BR/>I believe Ron Paul is concentrating his efforts in Florida and California. Two states that are the hardest hit by the realty crash. More of us in Calif and Florida realize that the fed reserve, washington, and wall street created this mess and deserve to get burned for it.<BR/><BR/>If Ron Paul can win Calif and Florida, he wins the race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-7357835409616252702008-01-17T11:35:00.000+00:002008-01-17T11:35:00.000+00:00He raised $20 million running as a republican, in ...He raised $20 million running as a republican, in a weak republican field, where he actually could have won the nomination, then use the GOP $$$ and organization to mount a credible campaign in November<BR/><BR/>Instead, he didn't spend the money wisely, didn't push hard enough in the early states he could have won, and now he'll wither away.<BR/><BR/>If he runs as an Independent, it will be unimportant. His shot was as a Republican<BR/><BR/>Last chance: Nevada. He must win there. Hope he's spending everything he has left there. But I doubt it.bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585266242070350399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-37898617954228643212008-01-17T11:24:00.000+00:002008-01-17T11:24:00.000+00:00I always knew that you were a disguised Republican...I always knew that you were a disguised Republican.<BR/><BR/>What is the difference if he runs as a liberitarian.<BR/><BR/>This is what troubles me about some Ron Paul supporters. You are not a real supporter, you are a Republican.<BR/><BR/>DannyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-601872607778009202008-01-17T07:54:00.000+00:002008-01-17T07:54:00.000+00:00Lets face it 95% of the American people are Sheepl...<I>Lets face it 95% of the American people are Sheeple. They will vote for the best looking/spoken canidate with great one liners. The reason Ron Paul will never win is that you need a 120 IQ to understand him. People who can't balance their check book are unable to understand Ron's economic arguements. For him to win, he would have to go for the "terrorists bad, america good" sound byte. He won't do that.</I><BR/><BR/>This is exactly correct. People are just too stupid. <BR/><BR/>Every time I see an Obama bumper sticker I want to throw up. <BR/><BR/>On Nevada, turnout will be so low because they jacked up their system - they used to have an election, with polling places set up in all the malls for a month in advance so everyone could early vote at their convenience. Now it's a caucus, totally inconvenient for everyone.<BR/><BR/>Nevada used to be a libertarian stronghold until CA's rejects and undesirables moved there and turned it into a blue state.Frank Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07625929422222490759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-47797963222742518312008-01-17T06:53:00.000+00:002008-01-17T06:53:00.000+00:00"I don't think he can win, but I would like to see..."I don't think he can win, but I would like to see him be a kingmaker at the GOP convention. "<BR/><BR/>Newsflash: he has <I>two</I> delegates. The only thing he's going to be a kingmaker of is the janitorial staff at the Republican convention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18675105.post-45616654167007455072008-01-17T06:31:00.000+00:002008-01-17T06:31:00.000+00:00I read that in Nevada they expect only 25,000 or s...I read that in Nevada they expect only 25,000 or so to even vote in the GOP: <BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/29l3jt<BR/><BR/>"Romney is the only top Republican contender to pay serious attention to the Western state's caucuses; 31 delegates are at stake compared with 24 in South Carolina. Nevada ranks in the top five of states with the most Mormons and, as a member of that faith, Romney could benefit. Turnout is expected to be low — roughly 25,000 — and that could pave the way for a strong finish, perhaps even first place, by libertarian Ron Paul. The Texas congressman has been on TV and radio in the state for a long stretch."<BR/><BR/>Mind you, Nevada has 2.5 million people.<BR/><BR/>So, Ron Paul should be spending nearly ALL his damn money in this state to deliver at least 10,000 votes - should be a piece of cake. And then he wins, the MSM pays attention, and even more money rolls in<BR/><BR/>But that would be the competent thing to do. We'll see.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to hear that many of you are hearing ads now. He should have spent it in NH, Iowa and MI. Rudy found out that you HAVE to win and win early in this business, or you're toast. Ron Paul is toast, but Nevada is a last hope.<BR/><BR/>I don't think he can win, but I would like to see him be a kingmaker at the GOP convention. There is a chance they won't even let him speak in a prime time slot, but if he has 10% of the delegates, they'll not only let him speak, but he may be able to choose the nomineebloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585266242070350399noreply@blogger.com