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noamnety

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22. I'm confused about his afghanistan comments in the clip.

Sun Jan 1, 2012, 05:40 PM

Jan 2012

He's talking about how 70% of Americans don't want us there, and it's bankrupting us.

Yet he voted for it. And the reason for voting for an unnecessary war that he says is bankrupting the country - was so his staff wouldn't quit, and so it wouldn't be bad for his political ambitions.

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Ron Paul Ups The Ante And Claims Sexual Harassment Shouldn�t Be Illegal [View all] PeaceNikki Jan 2012 OP

Keep talking, RP. LiberalAndProud Jan 2012 #1

I did not hear him say that. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #2

then you weren't listening. PeaceNikki Jan 2012 #6

He said that unless someone is physically assaulting 'you' like rape or something... Spazito Jan 2012 #7

do you agree with him? here is a full quote maddezmom Jan 2012 #10

I don't think Ron Paul understands the law. freshstart Jan 2012 #18

'If this happens, the employee is supposed to quit according to him?" killbotfactory Jan 2012 #50

And if you hate the country you live in, you can leave. mwb970 Jan 2012 #55

too much -lookingintoit Jan 2012 #84

huh. You know the onus lies on the inappropriate joke teller. PeaceNikki Jan 2012 #85

I've been sexually harassed proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #92

the law already is that s/he must tell the person first that it bothers her/him freeplessinseattle Jan 2012 #96

Actually, they're trying to take away your right to that last one. Capitalocracy Jan 2012 #89

If I quit, can I choose to stop paying my bills too? proud2BlibKansan Jan 2012 #90

or go to his house and tell his mother ThomThom Jan 2012 #60

Spoken like someone who hasn't had a real job in decades... JHB Jan 2012 #24

Very true. freshstart Jan 2012 #28

yes - as a doctor KT2000 Jan 2012 #29

It's also a highly privileged view, that only white males* really have the advantage of. joshcryer Jan 2012 #33

...That's what libertarianism is about, actually Scootaloo Jan 2012 #41

+1! freshstart Jan 2012 #64

That's the gist of Ron Paul's philosophy usrname Jan 2012 #93

Yes, a view that it is your fault if you are not an expert in everything... JHB Jan 2012 #95

Thanks for the quote, people aren't going to watch the video before defending him. joshcryer Jan 2012 #32

Paul Simply Shows His Ignorance DallasNE Jan 2012 #40

I don't think he's dumb, just blinded by ideology nxylas Jan 2012 #51

He signed the Personhood Pledge with 14th Amendment Protections Rozlee Jan 2012 #65

it'd be interesting to do a study of the OB/GYN profession BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2012 #66

I don't understand your first sentence. spooky3 Jan 2012 #70

It's obvious he would hide the real reason for firing her or passing her by for promotion, julian09 Jan 2012 #87

Right, The Sexual Harrassment Laws DallasNE Jan 2012 #98

One offensive joke does NOT constitute sexual harassment under present law. spooky3 Jan 2012 #69

That's true usrname Jan 2012 #94

That's not what he said---but nice try. trumad Jan 2012 #17

How about telling an offensive racist joke?...Would that be okay with you too? whathehell Jan 2012 #36

yeah just wait until some back guy gets accused of okieinpain Jan 2012 #54

??? whathehell Jan 2012 #58

"2. I did not hear him say that." greiner3 Jan 2012 #61

He did say that. Quantess Jan 2012 #80

It isn't. Sparkly Jan 2012 #99

Is he seriously this clueless?? kestrel91316 Jan 2012 #3

short answer: Yes. MH1 Jan 2012 #16

Typical Southern "good ol' boy" who sees nothing wrong with sexual harassment. Odin2005 Jan 2012 #21

Simple solutions for simple folks. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #4

What an evil fucker Ohio Joe Jan 2012 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author HereSince1628 Jan 2012 #8

He can have Herman Cain as his running mate and call it the POA party undeterred Jan 2012 #9

zing! PeaceNikki Jan 2012 #12

Ron Paul is a joke 1stlady Jan 2012 #11

Unbelievable! His turpitude is one thing - his supporters', must be the same edgineered Jan 2012 #13

I actually kind of envy the aPaulogists their evidently bottomless stores of denial PeaceNikki Jan 2012 #14

We saw the same blind loyalty for Palin and all the other goofballs. mwb970 Jan 2012 #56

They Are Actually Stalinist DallasNE Jan 2012 #100

I guess he is hoping to get some for himself? Hepburn Jan 2012 #15

Then why wasn't he out there defending his buddy Cain... WCGreen Jan 2012 #19

Keep diggin' that whole, Ron! Odin2005 Jan 2012 #20

I'm confused about his afghanistan comments in the clip. noamnety Jan 2012 #22

Because he's a (R) and, hence, totally full of shit. PeaceNikki Jan 2012 #23

How can ANYONE agree with this idiot? Terra Alta Jan 2012 #25

Fine. Matariki Jan 2012 #26

I still see liberals supporting this bigot! Sad and pathetic!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #27

In reality, you see people who CLAIM to be liberals MineralMan Jan 2012 #37

I see liberals saying he's right about the war and some civil liberties issues nxylas Jan 2012 #52

I'd call him scum, but that would be an insult to all the scum on our planet LynneSin Jan 2012 #30

This is perfectly in line with his ideology, absolutely no surprise there. And people say the MSM... joshcryer Jan 2012 #31

well....fuck Ron Paul........ dhill926 Jan 2012 #34

Hey Nikki, whistles as you walk by sarcasmo Jan 2012 #35

This is gold for the general... jimlup Jan 2012 #38

Ron Paul Must Think It Is A Job Perk DallasNE Jan 2012 #39

The only thing Ron Paul thinks should be illegal is abortion jmowreader Jan 2012 #42

Armed robbery is fine. joshcryer Jan 2012 #44

Where are the people defending Paul's "swiftboating"? Surely there's an explaination? joshcryer Jan 2012 #43

He's been saying this for years Major Nikon Jan 2012 #45

It's like a contest to see which candidate can be the worst tawadi Jan 2012 #46

Vote Ron Paul. 'Cause the worlds not mean enough yet. /nt jtuck004 Jan 2012 #47

the crazy never stops with ron paul fishwax Jan 2012 #48

It's official: the GOP hates workers. Initech Jan 2012 #49

How long before they start talking openly about bringing back slavery? nxylas Jan 2012 #53

What a nasty man. Botany Jan 2012 #57

yup getdown Jan 2012 #62

Probably won't bother the stoners. n/t deacon Jan 2012 #59

Libertarians getdown Jan 2012 #63

No more funding war? Ooooookay, whatever you say AlwaysQuestion Jan 2012 #67

He opposes military intervention in foreign wars, but not out of a sense of decency PeaceNikki Jan 2012 #68

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #71

Who the hell are you talking to!?!? PeaceNikki Jan 2012 #72

Since I replied to your OP I would think that would be obvious. Dutchmaster Jan 2012 #73

I see. And are you have come to defend Paul's honor? PeaceNikki Jan 2012 #74

Sorry I thought that it was your assertion that he was dumber than Bush. Dutchmaster Jan 2012 #76

Honorable? Yeesh!! What, specifically about him is "honorable"? PeaceNikki Jan 2012 #78

"although I do consider him an honorable man" TBF Jan 2012 #83

He may be intelligent...or not... Spazito Jan 2012 #75

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #77

No lies here, only lies coming from supporters of Paul... Spazito Jan 2012 #79

In one of Paul's own papers in the 1990s somebody wrote: Botany Jan 2012 #81

Gross. You first! Quantess Jan 2012 #82

Your logic about Ron Paul's critical thinking skills does NOT compute. AdHocSolver Jan 2012 #88

just think tooeyeten Jan 2012 #86

He really hates women. nt JerseygirlCT Jan 2012 #91

HANDLE IT IN THE HOME? REALLY??!! Ecumenist Jan 2012 #97

comic gold like this is why i'm hoping against hope that he's the nominee Blue_Tires Jan 2012 #101

That would allow CAIN! back into the fray. Fire Walk With Me Jan 2012 #102