Ron Paul - Out?

inlet13
inlet13 Posts: 1,979
edited June 2012 in A Moving Train
Sad...

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/may/14/ron-paul-ends-his-hunt-votes/

..we're doomed.
Here's a new demo called "in the fire":

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  • Wilds
    Wilds Posts: 4,329
    Can't beat the machine.

    Hopefully his message will be kept close by all the young people who have rallied around him.
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,862
    I hope he runs as a Libertarian or something. Id vote for him.
  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    he should have and should run as an independent ... he's simply not a republican in so much as kucinich is not a democrat ... not the way these parties have been the last few decades ... it's noble for him to want to change the party from the inside out ... but that's like trying to make taco bell into a health conscious food joint ... he should run as an indie and spent his money getting himself in the televised presidential debates ...
  • puremagic
    puremagic Posts: 1,907
    I’m wondering what Ron Paul got out of this deal. Hell his supporters just booed Romney’s son off stage and now Paul’s backing off. I’m confused.
    SIN EATERS--We take the moral excrement we find in this equation and we bury it down deep inside of us so that the rest of our case can stay pure. That is the job. We are morally indefensible and absolutely necessary.
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,405
    puremagic wrote:
    I’m wondering what Ron Paul got out of this deal. Hell his supporters just booed Romney’s son off stage and now Paul’s backing off. I’m confused.
    agreed.
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,671
    gimmesometruth27 wrote:
    puremagic wrote:
    I’m wondering what Ron Paul got out of this deal. Hell his supporters just booed Romney’s son off stage and now Paul’s backing off. I’m confused.
    agreed.

    same here
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • mikepegg44
    mikepegg44 Posts: 3,353
    he didn't drop out.

    read his letter your self and you will see.

    this does two things.

    The state conventions are where delegates are at, he said they will still be campaigning at state conventions. No where in his statement did it say suspend the campaign.

    There has always been a delegate strategy, and this just further proves it. Can't play the game like a millionaire if yuou don't have the funds. That is how other campaigns end up with debts they cannot pay. Paul won't do that, and he won't foolishly spend money in losing states. He said he wouldn't campaign in florida, that didn't mean he dropped out of the race.

    Funny that the only thing the MSM reports on is his dropping out, and they cannot even get that right...If you read the papers and watched the national news you wouldn't even have known he was running. Still in and still accumulating delegates.
    that’s right! Can’t we all just get together and focus on our real enemies: monogamous gays and stem cells… - Ned Flanders
    It is terrifying when you are too stupid to know who is dumb
    - Joe Rogan
  • inlet13
    inlet13 Posts: 1,979
    mikepegg44 wrote:
    he didn't drop out.

    Yeh, I know. That's why I used a "?". All the stories - all over the nation are using the words "out".

    But, regardless, it sucks he can't compete in these states financially. I hope he pulls off a miracle, but it's unlikely.

    I'm wondering why he even announced this though.
    Here's a new demo called "in the fire":

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  • mikepegg44
    mikepegg44 Posts: 3,353
    puremagic wrote:
    I’m wondering what Ron Paul got out of this deal. Hell his supporters just booed Romney’s son off stage and now Paul’s backing off. I’m confused.


    the message that sparked this

    As I reflect on our 2012 Presidential campaign, I am humbled by the supporters who have worked so hard and sacrificed so much. And I am so proud of what we have accomplished. We will not stop until we have restored what once made America the greatest country in human history.

    This campaign fought hard and won electoral success that the talking heads and pundits never thought possible. But, this campaign is also about more than just the 2012 election. It has been part of a quest I began 40 years ago and that so many have joined. It is about the campaign for Liberty, which has taken a tremendous leap forward in this election and will continue to grow stronger in the future until we finally win.

    Our campaign will continue to work in the state convention process. We will continue to take leadership positions, win delegates, and carry a strong message to the Republican National Convention that Liberty is the way of the future.

    Moving forward, however, we will no longer spend resources campaigning in primaries in states that have not yet voted. Doing so with any hope of success would take many tens of millions of dollars we simply do not have. I encourage all supporters of Liberty to make sure you get to the polls and make your voices heard, particularly in the local, state, and Congressional elections, where so many defenders of Freedom are fighting and need your support.

    I hope all supporters of Liberty will remain deeply involved - become delegates, win office, and take leadership positions. I will be right there with you. In the coming days, my campaign leadership will lay out to you our delegate strategy and what you can do to help, so please stay tuned.

    For Liberty,

    Ron Paul
    that’s right! Can’t we all just get together and focus on our real enemies: monogamous gays and stem cells… - Ned Flanders
    It is terrifying when you are too stupid to know who is dumb
    - Joe Rogan
  • mikepegg44
    mikepegg44 Posts: 3,353
    inlet13 wrote:
    mikepegg44 wrote:
    he didn't drop out.

    Yeh, I know. That's why I used a "?". All the stories - all over the nation are using the words "out".

    But, regardless, it sucks he can't compete in these states financially. I hope he pulls off a miracle, but it's unlikely.

    I'm wondering why he even announced this though.


    If I had to guess, it would be to get other supporters (Romney) to be even less dedicated than they are. Lower turn out at state conventions is a good thing for the Paul campaign. I have MN this weekend, I will let you know what I see, but we won't give up, and Paul hasn't either. He just isn't going to throw money at huge states like Texas and California when his numbers just aren't going to make a dent. If you or anyone else look into how meticulously he records his campaign expenses you will know what I am talking about in terms of his fiscal sanity. He has basically won enough states to get nominated from the floor at the convention and that is all that matters right now.
    There are two kinds of speeches a person can give at the convention...one that is heavily edited, and one that is a platform speech aimed at securing the nomination. Which one do you think he wants to give? :lol:
    He can't compete against a monster like Romney with funds...but if people THINK the race is over, I am betting that less people are willing to show up for Romney...but that could be wishful thinking...An election between Goldman Sachs and Goldman Sachs II is a sad choice for America if you ask me.

    also, I was replying to the others with my comments, I assumed by the question mark that you got it ;)
    that’s right! Can’t we all just get together and focus on our real enemies: monogamous gays and stem cells… - Ned Flanders
    It is terrifying when you are too stupid to know who is dumb
    - Joe Rogan
  • puremagic
    puremagic Posts: 1,907
    mikepegg44 wrote:
    puremagic wrote:
    I’m wondering what Ron Paul got out of this deal. Hell his supporters just booed Romney’s son off stage and now Paul’s backing off. I’m confused.


    the message that sparked this

    As I reflect on our 2012 Presidential campaign, I am humbled by the supporters who have worked so hard and sacrificed so much. And I am so proud of what we have accomplished. We will not stop until we have restored what once made America the greatest country in human history.

    This campaign fought hard and won electoral success that the talking heads and pundits never thought possible. But, this campaign is also about more than just the 2012 election. It has been part of a quest I began 40 years ago and that so many have joined. It is about the campaign for Liberty, which has taken a tremendous leap forward in this election and will continue to grow stronger in the future until we finally win.

    Our campaign will continue to work in the state convention process. We will continue to take leadership positions, win delegates, and carry a strong message to the Republican National Convention that Liberty is the way of the future.

    Moving forward, however, we will no longer spend resources campaigning in primaries in states that have not yet voted. Doing so with any hope of success would take many tens of millions of dollars we simply do not have. I encourage all supporters of Liberty to make sure you get to the polls and make your voices heard, particularly in the local, state, and Congressional elections, where so many defenders of Freedom are fighting and need your support.

    I hope all supporters of Liberty will remain deeply involved - become delegates, win office, and take leadership positions. I will be right there with you. In the coming days, my campaign leadership will lay out to you our delegate strategy and what you can do to help, so please stay tuned.

    For Liberty,

    Ron Paul

    I read that before I posted, but, I’m still wondering what he gets out of this.
    SIN EATERS--We take the moral excrement we find in this equation and we bury it down deep inside of us so that the rest of our case can stay pure. That is the job. We are morally indefensible and absolutely necessary.
  • CH156378
    CH156378 Posts: 1,539
    FORWARD.
  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    puremagic wrote:
    I read that before I posted, but, I’m still wondering what he gets out of this.

    i think there are two sentiments ...

    1. some feel he can still win at the RNC
    2. hopefully, he can make inroads in policy within the GOP ... he may not get the nomination but maybe they will give him a place within the establishment to affect some form of change
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    CH156378 wrote:
    FORWARD.


    To our destruction. But I'm good with that and ready to rebuild this nation to what our Founding Fathers wanted. This spend spend spend experiment has been proven to not work.
  • musicismylife78
    musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
    edited May 2012
    sorry double post
    Post edited by musicismylife78 on
  • musicismylife78
    musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
    damn that sucks. i wanted him to continue on to the convention. Its clear he really disagrees with much of what the republican party, and democrat party stand for and it would have been interesting to see him at the convention, with the 2nd most delegates and the debate that would have ensued.

    I hope he continues to campaign. I seriously would consider voting for the guy. i may have to write in his name on election day.

    As far as im concerned he was the only legitimate candidate running on either side.
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    edited May 2012
    A lot of Paul Supporters bought into the mainstream media today initially. It was a very confusing day for sure.
    Post edited by peacefrompaul on
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    musicismylife78 wrote:
    damn that sucks. i wanted him to continue on to the convention. Its clear he really disagrees with much of what the republican party, and democrat party stand for and it would have been interesting to see him at the convention, with the 2nd most delegates and the debate that would have ensued.

    I hope he continues to campaign. I seriously would consider voting for the guy. i may have to write in his name on election day.

    As far as im concerned he was the only legitimate candidate running on either side.

    He is still running, just not going to put his dollars towards the primaries anymore. The plan, as it has been from the beginning, is to focus on the delegates until the game is officially over.
  • Nevermind90
    Nevermind90 Posts: 722
    Ron Paul NOT Quitting! Just Changing Campaigning Strategy

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6icXnWW ... e=youtu.be
    ~ Enjoy The Struggle
  • inlet13
    inlet13 Posts: 1,979
    Nevermind90 wrote:
    Ron Paul NOT Quitting! Just Changing Campaigning Strategy

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6icXnWW ... e=youtu.be


    She is so annoying to watch and it has nothing to do with her politics. It's kinda like Greta is annoying to watch and it has nothing to do with her politics.
    Here's a new demo called "in the fire":

    <object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869&quot;&gt;&lt;/param&gt; <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28998869&quot; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href=" - In the Fire (demo)</a> by <a href="

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