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In reply to the discussion: I am sick and tired of hearing the "leave it up to the states" argument [View all]think
(11,641 posts)some issues of merit being discussed on the Republican side of things. Also because RP is running as a republican it has been much harder for them to bash him as they would if a Dem was coming out on those issues.
Can you imagine of Obama would try to end the war on drugs and say he would pardon all non violent drug offenders? Many nonviolent offenders have been declared felons and can't vote!
The Republicans would go absolutely ballistic on Obama or any Dem that came out with these type of stands on any of these issues. Where as with Paul they have to sit there and listen as debate after debate as he brings these issues up.
I am hoping that RP will have a significant impact on these issues within the republican party as it will make it easier for Obama to move to the left in regards to cutting military spending, ending wars, ending the drug war which is a war on people, and repealing the unpatriot act.
JMO...