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In reply to the discussion: Ron Paul: The Only Presidential Candidate Telling Important Truths [View all]notadmblnd
(23,720 posts)69. yeah, he speaks some important truths. However, his solutions to the problems
is what I have a problem with.
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Ron Paul: The Only Presidential Candidate Telling Important Truths [View all]
MannyGoldstein
Jan 2012
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Yes, but lets not forget who was in charge for 20 out of 30 years. And lets not forget that Paul's
FarLeftFist
Jan 2012
#5
Ron Paul is the product of a political system that leaves only extremists as alternatives.
Selatius
Jan 2012
#6
I don't think anyone here is arguing that Ron Paul is a good choice for America
MannyGoldstein
Jan 2012
#11
Is it your intention to say that Ron Paul is more truthful than President Obama?
grantcart
Jan 2012
#13
Nice thought, if only they'd question Ron Paul's positions instead of saying they hold truths.
joshcryer
Jan 2012
#26
Wrong, Military Commissions Act of 2006 defined unlawful combatants, thus making terrorists...
joshcryer
Jan 2012
#32
He knows that Paul isn't going to win even if he gets the R nomination. No change is necessary, not
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2012
#58
Paul has clearly out-flanked the left on war/military, drugs and other civil liberty issues....
Scuba
Jan 2012
#36
With the ouster of the Blue Dogs Democrats have arguably been moving to the left.
joshcryer
Jan 2012
#38
Sorry, can you explain "proportionately, progressive Democrats are a majority"? Serious question...
Scuba
Jan 2012
#42
Americans may not be "super progressive", but they're a lot more progressive ....
Scuba
Jan 2012
#45
How many voted for indefinite detention? Do they need to call themselves Blue-Dog D's to be one?
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2012
#57
It's not profitable for Blue-Dog Democrats to move to the left. They'll never do so.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2012
#55
"Paul is a crazy,.." - Why, you are on the same page with Limbaugh and the GOPers.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Jan 2012
#37
Becuase a dog loves you no matter what you look like or how how fat your bank account might be.
Fumesucker
Jan 2012
#47
yeah, he speaks some important truths. However, his solutions to the problems
notadmblnd
Jan 2012
#69