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In reply to the discussion: Ron Paul's Iowa maneuvers place GOP in awkward position [View all]KurtNYC
(14,549 posts)37. Ron Paul has gone farther in exposing the farce that is our media and democracy in 2012
than anyone else I can think of. He scared the GOP so badly in 2008 that they created the TEA party to try and channel his splinter group back into the mainstream nonsense that is the GOP.
The MSM tries their best to repeat the mantra that 'Ron Paul can't win' and then put everything that happens into that frame but the truth is Ron Paul could rip the weakened GOP in half.
For now Ron Paul is a big old libertarian harpoon in the Moby Dick that is Romney and it is going to be one hell of a ride.
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I've seen other articles like this indicating that Paul supporters are trying to ratfuck the RNC...
D23MIURG23
Jun 2012
#2
Dominionists = Christian Reconstructionists. They are the folks who see The Handmaid's Tale
kestrel91316
Jun 2012
#49
Only way Republicans want you to get stoned is if they're throwing them at you. n/t
OnlinePoker
Jun 2012
#14
As I understand it they aren't technically bound to vote for any given candidate under party rules.
D23MIURG23
Jun 2012
#11
Its interesting to learn that this tactic helped religious right, but I don't understand...
D23MIURG23
Jun 2012
#10
Interesting how RP followers say they want to "bring conservatism back to the party".
Jamaal510
Jun 2012
#7
There hasn't been a Republican convention that was comedy gold for a long time.
dimbear
Jun 2012
#16
If Paul endorses Romney, the paulbots will chuck his ass overboard instantly.
AtheistCrusader
Jun 2012
#28
I mean, if Romney selects Rand, Ron will support his son. Why don't you think so?
freshwest
Jun 2012
#29
I edited it with links, I still think if not the Paulbots, the other baggers will sign on.
freshwest
Jun 2012
#33
Progressives in the Democratic Party: Take note. This is how Progressives gained
JDPriestly
Jun 2012
#21