The US election and the candidates

Discussion in 'Politics & Religion' started by visio, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. #1
    I didn't see a thread directly dealing with this although many talking about it.

    What I want to know is who you all think should get in AND why. Don't just say John Doe, explain why he deserves it and explain where he stands up for our rights and liberties.

    I am voting for Ron Paul, he stands for the American way, liberty, freedoms which Bush has been doing is best to take away such as our privacy. He is pro-life and that is a big thing with me.

    A google search for Ron Paul will give you everything he believes and stands for... try that for the other candidates, its much harder to find. Especially Hillary who seems to want to stand on the fence and talk out both sides of her mouth.

    I don't want to start a heated political debate, I want to see who and why your voting.
     
    visio, Nov 12, 2007 IP
  2. omgitsfletch

    omgitsfletch Well-Known Member

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    A great place to look is ontheissues.org to find out basic stances and major voting record. Besides that, it definitely does get harder to find opinions and writings by other candidates. Ron Paul is fortunate enough to get his writings published at Lew Rockwell's Blog, and it might help other candidates to be more transparent about their views publicly also.
     
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  3. demosfen

    demosfen Peon

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    I always vote None. Curiously, a lot of time he wins by a wide margin, but the elites never let him run. Elections are a circus that keeps you entertained while they rape you, and makes you feel like you are in charge.

    None 2008!
     
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    tarponkeith Well-Known Member

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    If you vote for no one, it's like you're saying you'll accept anyone...

    My take atleast...
     
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    ncz_nate Well-Known Member

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    Ron Paul because he stands for the Constitution DIRECTLY. no middle man. now someone tell me, what is more American than that?
     
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    tarponkeith Well-Known Member

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    I agree, just hope more American's hear about him before the primaries...
     
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    yaffer Active Member

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    I'm a Ron Paul fan too. There's nothing like a little freedom. That would be nice for a change.
     
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    yaffer Active Member

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    Ron Paul just passed 8.1 million dollars raised this quarter. How many of you have pledged for the Tea Party?
     
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    demosfen Peon

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    Why? I can't imagine a clearer way of saying that you accept no one

    When I was 18 or so, I participated in elections for the first and last time. The guy I voted for (the lesser of 2 evils) lost, was forced into immigration, and the guy who became the president was his complete opposite. I thought I made it very clear I did NOT want him, but no one cared. They don't give you more or less freedom depending on whether you vote for freedom. Everyone is treated the same way
     
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    guerilla Notable Member

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    The Tea Party will be the money bomb to end all money bombs this cycle.
     
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    guerilla Notable Member

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    It's coming. Right now the biggest issues are closed primaries and ballot access petitions. Considering how decentralized the campaign is, it's amazing how much work has been accomplished by volunteers.
     
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    Borghunter Well-Known Member

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    #12
    I am NOT an american but here's what I think.
    As a republican candidate: Ron Paul
    As a democratic candidate: Barack Obama

    Being a very liberal person, I would vote for Ron Paul as republican candidate, as he seems to be the most liberal out of them all. I would vote for Barack Obama as he seems to have some good ideas about education and poverty.


    P.S. I have started a political forum that some of you may be interested in called Politics On Fire
     
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    tarponkeith Well-Known Member

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    If you do the adsense revenue sharing thing at your forum, let me know, I'll post like there's no tomorrow :)
     
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  14. Mia

    Mia R.I.P. STEVE JOBS

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    I'm not, nor can I vote for any candidate yet... You have to wait until after the primaries for a general election to do that.. Too early to tell atm, IMO..
     
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    Borghunter Well-Known Member

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    I want to keep it ad free, but i'll think about it. :D hehe
     
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    GRIM Prominent Member

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    How do you figure?
     
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    guerilla Notable Member

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    You won't be participating in the primaries Mia?

    Paul is the most (small L) libertarian. He's for civil rights. But he's also for a lot of conservative, small government, anti-socialist positions.

    It's sad that the lines between conservative and liberal have been so blurred by the neocons on both sides.
     
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    visio Well-Known Member

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    #18
    Please clarify...
     
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    smatts9 Active Member

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    Ron Paul is the most conservative Republican let alone candidate in the entire race. He isn't even close to liberal, and you have your own politics forum? You don't ever know what Barack is talking about he is amazing at beating around the bush. I don't want a president who can't make up his mind.
     
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    demosfen Peon

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    I am not sure how you can like Obama and Paul at the same time? One wants to raise taxes, the other abolish IRS? One wants preventive nuclear strikes, the other get out of Iraq, etc.?
     
    demosfen, Nov 18, 2007 IP