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AnotherMcIntosh

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15. Some have also interpreted the text at the link as implying that he will support Ron Paul. But,
Thu Feb 23, 2012, 01:27 AM
Feb 2012

the author has responded to such interpretations by saying:

"EDIT 2: I was deliberately trying to avoid discussing Congressman Paul, although many people have posted and messaged me about my position on him, for two reasons:

One, for better or worse, he will likely not be the offered candidate. No matter the reasons, it appears highly unlikely he will receive the nomination. As a result...

Two, he is a lightning rod. Although I agree with some of his positions and disagree with some of his positions, I didn't want those debates to detract from my main points above because that would not have been productive. Congressman Paul is obviously a libertarian candidate running as a Republican. He does not fit into the same category as those listed above, in my opinion."
Damn.....best letter I have read in months....maybe ever. yourout Feb 2012 #1
Very good letter. But sir they haven't listened so far. Welcome to the democrat party although southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #2
You have the party name wrong. drm604 Feb 2012 #4
Oops. I didn't realize that. I'll try to remember that the next time. southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #6
No problem. drm604 Feb 2012 #40
I sure didn't but forgive me if I make the mistake again. Somehow I'll forget it. Keep reminding me southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #41
It's one of the best written pieces I've seen in a while, pacalo Feb 2012 #3
No room for thinking Republicans in today's GOP nxylas Feb 2012 #19
And we can hope there are countless more like him. gateley Feb 2012 #23
Again - One of the best letters I've ever seen... socialindependocrat Feb 2012 #5
The Democratic Party should own the legalization issue but they are too scared. Warren Stupidity Feb 2012 #7
Watch the Republicans capitalize on it. Old and In the Way Feb 2012 #9
I've just been writing with another HuffPoster who is a lifelong Republican, but BlueCaliDem Feb 2012 #8
Seriously, I don't know whether this is good news or whether your friend and others like him are AnotherMcIntosh Feb 2012 #16
What does that matter? BlueCaliDem Feb 2012 #17
Because hijacking the Democratic Party will produce the same results of a hijacked Repub Party. AnotherMcIntosh Feb 2012 #24
You're sure the Dems aren't already hijacked? snot Feb 2012 #21
Good point. But observing this in a way that can be seen by others seems to bring out AnotherMcIntosh Feb 2012 #25
Too late, Republicans unhappy with the R party hijacked ours years ago Dragonfli Feb 2012 #29
hey, long time no see.. Viva_La_Revolution Feb 2012 #36
Good to see you again Dragonfli Feb 2012 #39
We need about 20MM more Republican voters to reach the same conclusion. Old and In the Way Feb 2012 #10
Did you guys miss that he said he isn't going to vote for Obama either? spooky3 Feb 2012 #11
one step at a time, spooky, annabanana Feb 2012 #12
One Step Hell! cbrer Feb 2012 #13
thanks cbrer! and good point spooky3 Feb 2012 #20
I was gonna say that... got root Feb 2012 #14
Some have also interpreted the text at the link as implying that he will support Ron Paul. But, AnotherMcIntosh Feb 2012 #15
He isn't supporting Paul either. xxqqqzme Feb 2012 #35
"I am white. I have no fear of other races, cultures, creeds, or nationalities. " Scuba Feb 2012 #18
Wow. K&R gateley Feb 2012 #22
Let's not become the party of "Offshoring, outsourcing, downsizing, rightsizing, securitization" grahamhgreen Feb 2012 #26
Which President signed NAFTA? Which President sent 3 "free-trade" agreements to the Senate? AnotherMcIntosh Feb 2012 #30
See post #29, you are not understanding the NEW Democratic party. Dragonfli Feb 2012 #31
Do you mean that they support offshoring, endless wars, money transfers to the super-rich? AnotherMcIntosh Feb 2012 #33
Well, you know, marketing requires a certain amount of stagecraft to distract the consumers from Dragonfli Feb 2012 #34
Wow.... SteelCityDem Feb 2012 #27
Ironically this also answers the question raised in another DU thread, grantcart Feb 2012 #28
This is an outstanding letter. Uncle Joe Feb 2012 #32
You are welcome! It's clearly touched a nerve -- in a good way! -- here... villager Feb 2012 #38
Wow. Bookmarked for sheer awesomeness. DirkGently Feb 2012 #37
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