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34. I agree about Paul, and I wouldn't ever vote for him

Wed Dec 28, 2011, 07:29 PM

Dec 2011

But, on the other hand, if I'm uncomfortable voting for a racist and homophobe, how could I also be comfortable voting for Obama, who claims the unilateral power to assassinate our fellow citizens?

The fact that Paul is bad doesn't make Obama good.

Frankly, if I vote for Obama, I'd have to ignore many, many things that are of utmost importance to me like civil liberties, war, and financial reform. If I vote for Paul, I have to ignore his racism, homophobia, and anti-choice stances. What's the difference? Is racism worse than claiming that you can assassinate Americans?

You said in reference to Paul: "The only people who spout that nonsense are the ones who won't get hurt by it."

Apply that reasoning to those assassinated by Obama (including the children he has killed).

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Ron Paul is a repugnant racist. Faygo Kid Dec 2011 #1

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Testify, Will. Robb Dec 2011 #22

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Tell us how you really feel Will.... WCGreen Dec 2011 #67