Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Please explain why some liberals support Ron Paul... [View all]NNN0LHI
(67,190 posts)9. The ones that live around here all have one thing in common. They are all racist asscarrots
Every damn one of them. They display the same level of hate that you can find on stormfront.
Don
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
125 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
For my brother, who is generally not insane, but is an avid Paul supporter...
Ed Suspicious
Dec 2011
#4
In this sense, I speak of "support," not just "agree with." As I mentioned in my OP, I agree with
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#14
I could never support a bigot no matter what other issue that I may be in agreement with
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#67
I voted for Obama, and I would have voted for Clinton if she won the nomination.
ZombieHorde
Dec 2011
#77
And Ron Paul is even MORE of a bigot towards the LGBT community. Next...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#99
The ones that live around here all have one thing in common. They are all racist asscarrots
NNN0LHI
Dec 2011
#9
I'm inclined to agree wholeheartedly because even when you point out his bigotry,
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#37
Yeah, I think that they are actually modern day Libertarians but not Libertarians in the
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#16
Well then Ron Paul is not an anarchist because he does care what you do in your own home...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#89
It's similar to asking "How can you support Democrats, with all the wars, War on Drugs, etc."?
Romulox
Dec 2011
#15
so if you don't support someone overall, they can't be right about ANYTHING? Did you take critical
yurbud
Dec 2011
#64
Maybe if our party would get with the fucking program on personal liberty- ending the war on drugs-
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2011
#21
Meh. I've gone in and out in terms of Kooch. I actually had a phase in 2008 where I was backing him.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2011
#25
In my view, Ron Paul is also morally bankrupt if he is (1) a bigot; (2) believes that a private
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#44
if you think I'm going to defend Ron Paul or those views, you've got the wrong guy
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2011
#45
Yes. The other problem with Ron Paul is that he is NOT as principled as everyone seems to believe.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#40
Exactly! I supported Kucinich in 2008, but then he started to get crazy on me after that.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#26
The problem with your assessment is that Ron Paul is NOT really for civil liberties.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#41
OK, but he is not consistent which is the point I was making. And he is a bigot!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#66
The "state issue" is a cop out. We don't let President Obama get away with
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#102
Perhaps, but I still think that Ron Paul is being a bit disingenuous here, just as Obama is.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#110
When asked for a comment, a spokesperson for the local chapter of "Jews for Hitler" stated ...
11 Bravo
Dec 2011
#33
Thanks, ProSense! This should be the *COMPELLING* argument! The fact that his ideas are not only
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#43
I think they (and I) agree with him on certain points (war, drugs, etc.) but aren't aware of his
gateley
Dec 2011
#39
the point of OP is to put stink on the few good ideas Ron Paul has by setting up this straw man
yurbud
Dec 2011
#63
Wrong! I'm trying to understand the blatant contradiction in ideas. And I've already
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#68
are you sure you aren't confusing ''support'' with ''agree with him on some issues''?
yurbud
Dec 2011
#51
I can say Hitler had a way with khakis without supporting his anti-Semitism or wishing he won WWII.
yurbud
Dec 2011
#52
They are Progressive Libertarians that value liberalism over DNC values.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Dec 2011
#53
Do you realize that if we continue as we are going, we are ALL in jeopardy?
George Glass
Dec 2011
#55
But this is *DEMOCRATIC* Underground. Should we be supporting ANY Republican, especially one
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#71
Epidemic of temporary insanity? That's how I explain my Mother's current infatuation.
REP
Dec 2011
#65
His brand of Libertarianism intersects w/progressivism. Also intersects with racism & whatever you
DirkGently
Dec 2011
#78
I don't think it's that liberals support him. I think he just doesn't inspire disgust
mainer
Dec 2011
#91
See my response upthread. I made this distinction earlier, and in my OP...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#105
But he only holds this view because he hates government and regulation!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#115
yesterday, sirota was filling in for randi and spent most of the show kissing ron pauls ass.
dionysus
Dec 2011
#118
Still angry at Sirota for his shots at Melissa Harris Perry. At any rate, I podcast Randi every day,
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#120
I'm asking a fairly straightforward question. Has nothing to do with me or my own views.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2011
#125