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Warpy

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17. I have a feeling the plutocrats will get what they want

Reply to roguevalley (Reply #16)

Sun Jul 8, 2012, 08:35 AM

Jul 2012

and they want Mitt. I also think they're going to ride roughshod all over the Paul people. This is going to set up another bitter division in that party and I don't think it's going to be healed, not this time.

If Mitt is persuaded to allow a bible beating bleater to be draped around his neck like a rotting albatross in the second spot, they might forestall the break with social conservatives, but I'm making no predictions there, either.

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Rachel Maddow: Ron Paul COULD Be Nominated At The Republican National Convention [View all] Segami Jul 2012 OP

Yes, it's possible but not probable Warpy Jul 2012 #1

This August, I am expecting the unexpected to materialize. Segami Jul 2012 #2

Speaking of deals with the devil... cbrer Jul 2012 #4

Please, God, let him be the one. Or make it so bruising for Romney that he roguevalley Jul 2012 #16

I have a feeling the plutocrats will get what they want Warpy Jul 2012 #17

And this may be the reason that Romney refuses demwing Jul 2012 #3

I believe even the local elected GOP dog catcher could be nominated at the convention Gman Jul 2012 #5

I totally agree with that in principle but if you watch the clip, you'll see it's against the rules RufusTFirefly Jul 2012 #7

This could get interesting LiberalLovinLug Jul 2012 #6

Usually what happens in such a situation is that the dissident candidate is "bought off" in some way RufusTFirefly Jul 2012 #8

Ron Paul sucks... abolugi Jul 2012 #9

Well, we can't do much worse... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2012 #10

I hope he gets enough states Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #11

I don't expect for a split second that Ron Paul could be nominated. Segami Jul 2012 #12

It's the "divided party" thing. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #13

I don't get why Paulites hate Mitt Rob-me so much. Jamaal510 Jul 2012 #14

I would think its mainly because Willard is far removed from being like most Paulite supporters. Segami Jul 2012 #15