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Ron Paul Fires Back Over Scathing Column Written By A Former Staffer

Posted: December 26, 2011

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Ron Paul has fired back over a scathing report written by former staffer Eric Dondero for the website RightWingNews.com. In the report Dondero calls the GOP presidential hopeful ”intolerant” of Spanish speakers, anti-Israel and anti-Israeli, personally uncomfortable around homosexuals, and “out of touch” with black and Hispanic culture, among various other claims.

Responding to the column was Jesse Benton who said in an email:

“Eric Dondero is a disgruntled former staffer who was fired for performance issues,” while adding, “He has zero credibility and should not be taken seriously.”

The scathing column comes after 20 year old racist newsletters containing Ron Paul’s signature caused him to walk away from a CNN interview.

In his column Dondero writes that he is attempt to ”set the record straight.” In the column he says:

“Is Ron Paul a ‘racist.’ In short, No. I worked for the man for 12 years, pretty consistently. I never heard a racist word expressed towards Blacks or Jews come out of his mouth.”

However goes on to note:

“Is Ron Paul an Anti-Semite? Absolutely No. As a Jew, (half on my mother’s side), I can categorically say that I never heard anything out of his mouth, in hundreds of speeches I listened too over the years, or in my personal presence that could be called, ‘Anti-Semite.’ No slurs. No derogatory remarks.”

Then his column turns negative when the topic of Israel comes up to which he says Paul is:

“Most certainly Anti-Israel, and Anti-Israeli in general. He wishes the Israeli state did not exist at all. He expressed this to me numerous times in our private conversations.”

The column then tells the story of how Ron Paul refused to use the bathroom at a gay man’s house and instead opted to stop at a nearby fast food chain. Although Dondero does state that Paul supports gay rights:

“He is not all bigoted towards homosexuals,” and “He supports their rights to do whatever they please in their private lives. He is however, personally uncomfortable around homosexuals, no different from a lot of older folks of his era.”

Dondero also claims that Paul is not necessarily racist but rather “out of touch” with Hispanic and Black cultures.

Dondero worked for Paul from the 1980s when he served as a campaign operative until the late 1990s when he then became a congressional aide until quitting in 2003.

Ron Paul has been attacked in the past by former employees including a disgruntled former staff who in 2007 called him “looney-tunes.”

In response to the column Paul told the New York Times on Monday that he wouldn’t “be happy” if anti-Jewish or anti-Black people working on his behalf but he also said he would not disavow their support. Paul told the times:

“If they want to endorse me, they’re endorsing what I do or say — it has nothing to do with endorsing what they say.”

The Times points out that most extremist groups including ”white supremacists, survivalists and anti-Zionists”  have rallied around Ron Paul, while many of his closest political allies have willingly and sometimes unwittingly courted disaffected white voters and their extremist views towards gays, blacks and other minority groups.

Do you think Ron Paul is a racist or an “assumed racist” by association?

There is one thing we know Ron Paul is a fan of, unpasteurized milk:

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Posted: December 26, 2011
James Johnson

By James Johnson








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77 Archived Responses to “ Ron Paul Fires Back Over Scathing Column Written By A Former Staffer ”

  1. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

    Loyal base of supporters is a polite term for fanaticism. The Ron Paul Revolution is exactly that a revolution to restore racial segragation, legalize drugs and isolationism. That's a revolution and if he wins anything then its time to reconsider your vote. Ron and Rand Paul have both stated publicly that they support a repeal of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, leaglizing drugs in order to reduce criome and shut down world bases leaving the world up for grabs by China, Russia, and Iran.

  2. Dawn Moran Machroli Searle
    Dec 27, 2011

    The left is doing everything they can to eliminate the GOP Candidates.

  3. you are full of crap!

  4. this is some bull shit people need to get over them self's he is not a racist.

  5. Make this pro-Ron Paul Denver Conspiracy Examiner article go viral! Spread it all over the internet and the social media networks! "Support the troops by supporting Ron Paul" http://www.examiner.com/conspiracy-in-denver/support-the-troops-by-supporting-ron-paul.

  6. I really wish this writer had a clue how to properly structure a sentence. "The scathing column comes after a 20 year old racist group of newsletters barring Ron Paul’s name has once come to the forefront of his campaign." Uh… does anyone proofread anymore?

  7. They don't have to. Idiots eliminate themselves.

  8. I like the way that Pauls staffer says that, “Eric Dondero is a disgruntled former staffer who was fired for performance issues,” yet the record shows that Dondero QUIT in 2003. Typical behavior on the part of an employer who has been exposed for some unethical or illeagal activity. The media has even coined a phrase in an effort to defame for those who do it. "Whistle blower" The law enforcement agencies used to refer to people who told about others activities as "Stool pigeons" and "Rats", until they discovered that they got better information by addressing them as "Informants". Paul is probably everything this guy says he is. So what? That is his priviledge. He has his followers, I'm sure. But he doesn't need to sell those that don't agree with his idology a fruadulent bill of goods. If he gets elected, it should be on his own merit. Not conning people.

  9. Maria Crowley
    Dec 27, 2011

    Nope. Why? Because the idea of liberty applies to ALL in this nation: good, bad, and even the ugly. To quote Volaire, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." And I do believe this is Dr. Paul's stance. Which is why people have trouble understanding his positions. As most people only say they believe in freedom of speech, and liberty not truly understanding what exactly this means. (thanks to our lovely public education, and media driven social engineering. With Ron Paul liberty means responsibility for one's own self and actions, which is why most people dread the thought of liberty. Dr. Paul's actions speak louder than words, particularly if you compare his voting record and actions as a human being in his own personal life. I'd vote for him over any establishment connected candidate and I have been a life long Independent. Just remember, follow the money. Corporations don't contribute to campaigns for nothing. Large corporate sums pull the strings of politicians, corporate lobbyists write the laws congress passes that benefit corporations not the average Joe (not to mention, help keep politicians in office). "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." (Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe) We the people need a leader who does the people's work. Perception is everything and media's job is to shape it. And, of course, Ron Paul does not fit the typical "leader" bill that our establishment likes to project (nor does he play ball with the establishment. I ask you, is that good? or bad? After all, who employs our representatives? And who should they be answering to?). And lets be truthful here, the media always picks our president. We the people don't really have a true say in which candidate we want. Ever heard of the Father of Spin, Edward L. Bernays? How about Walter Lipmann? These two are examples of the philosophy held by the media establishment elite. Because when you study our politics, and "follow the money" (as the famous Deep Throat once advised), particularly when it comes to any candidate running for office, money comes with strings attached and those strings control the puppet politicians. Amazingly, people think they are free, when in reality, they are slaves to a two party political system, a few Wall Street Banks, and whatever the TV(this includes their radio and internet affiliates) tells us (to buy, watch, listen to, and most importantly who to vote for!). There is no true freedom of discourse when you have to fight social engineering. Or as Bernays calls it "The Engineering of Consent" or Walter Lipmann calls"Manufacturing Consent" or any number of society's elite thinkers such as Leo Strauss who have had enormous influence on media, politics and public education and shaping the social "norms" of this country. It goes on here just as it does in other powerful nations, ie. Soviet Union, Britain, China etc etc etc. What we have today is tyranny of the status quo. The republican party and democratic party are just two legs of the same pants, buckled tight by an elitist belt! They play the sheeple like a fiddle. And those that actually pay attention see the little "man behind the curtain". Those that study for themselves and think independently see the smoke and mirror game. Those who dare to speak their mind, and point out these truths, it is those people who get accused of being kooks, labeled as "extremists", or worse "conspiracy theorists." And, it is those accusers that fall into the same group as "fear mongers". Labeling, dividing into categories and groups, fearing differences, fearing the "other" all are ways to divide, conquer and subvert. Who does it best than our govt and especially, our media (a tool of our govt/corporate copulated rulers more so today then any other time in history) Reporting today is in such a sad sad state. It's easy to just repeat hearsay, use sound bites and inuendo rather than really dig and report the truth. It all boils down to ratings and $. As Noam Chomsky said, "For those who stubbornly seek freedom, there can be no more urgent task than to come to understand the mechanisms and practices of indoctrination. These are easy to perceive in the totalitarian societies, much less so in the system of 'brainwashing under freedom' to which we are subjected and which all too often we serve as willing or unwitting instruments." The people of this nation need to wake up. I think many are and they don't like the direction our nation is heading.And, just a heads up, those that support Ron Paul, us "Paulbots", "Paulites" and any number of silly names we are called, we don't just blindly follow. It's the philosophy rather than the man himself that draw us to him and why we support him. And the majority of us, HAVE done our homework. We are open minded independent thinkers not beholden to any one political party, which is why his following is a mishmash of republicans, democrats, independents, libertarians, constitutionalist, antiwar, antiabortion, prolegalization, prohomeschoolers, etc etc etc. The list grows, because at its root is the idea of liberty, NOT "no government" as lots of MSM try to paint. Dr. Paul does not profess "no government" as many in the MSM like to claim. He as his many supporters understands that Government IS a necessary evil needed in order to preserve and protect our INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS and keep the peace in society. This includes the individual right to civil disobedience (peaceful/nonviolent disobedience) as Dr. Paul has said on many many occasions, that he supports it, but that those that practice it must understand the price paid for practicing it. Those that practice civil disobedience do it at their own risk. I just have to add that Dr. Paul's last go around cured my apathy when it comes to civic duty to get involved in local government on up, and its importance to our society that we the people get off our asses and participate. And many of his supporters will say the same thing. It was my experience that when I first was introduced to Ron Paul's positions back 2007, I have to say I was curious as to why I had never heard a lot of what he was saying. So, as curious as I am, I went on a quest for information, researching history, economics, politics, monetary policy, foreign policies, etc. I probably learned more investigating these "crazy" things this man has said during the last campaign, then I have learned in my entire college and post graduate education. Most people don't take the time or make the effort to investigate or really check out what they are told, particularly when media reports it, but even things that come out of candidates mouths, much less legislation passed, including our own representatives! So, I welcome any news agency to dig dig dig and report on Dr. Paul, as I want to see the truth, no spin. There is a huge difference between claims, facts, and opinions. And, innuendo, is NOT fact. So, dig a little deeper because I DO want to know the truth! So far, I have NOT found credible evidence to the many negative reports I read on a daily basis about this candidate.

  10. "shut down world bases leaving the world up for grabs by China, Russia, and Iran." So your admitting that your for "world domination" by the US? Do you honestly think that spreading are military thin across the world is good for our nations defense? Do you actually believe that MOST country`s hate us because we are "rich and prosperous" HELL NO. Nations leaders across the world are tired of the usa being on there land for unjust reasons, if you really think that its good for our country to create democracy across the world by using force instead of leading by example, than i am truly worried for you.

  11. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

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  12. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

    Roy Dean You look like you support legalized drugs. Have you ever read anything or voted or held a job? You are a prime example of a Ron Paul supporter. Well doen, can you use any words longer than crap?

  13. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

    Adam Grosskopf – you must be fifteen. People hate America for the same reasons Obama uses class warfare, If you tell the uninformed that they are being abused by the informed then they will follow you just like they follow Obama. Have you ever read anything about foriegn governments? Read something then we will talk.

  14. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

    It suprises me that Ron Paul supporters cant imagine anything negative about their candidate. Fanaticism is tough, it requires strict adherence to the objective without question. Have any of you Ron Paul supporters ever asked any of the tough questions or do you just think hes an angel? Read something you might learn.

  15. Ron Paul receives more campaign contributions from active military personnel than all the other candidates combined, so if you actually support the troops then why don`t you hear there voices!

  16. John F. Huffman you may want to take your own advice and read some stuff from both sides of the story to be a little more objective. Also love your last post saying the guy looked like someone who wants to legalize drugs or asking him if he has ever voted or or held a job. Very nazi like of you putting people into groups that dont agree with you based on how they look in a photo. Want to know the real problem with america you need to to look no further than your bathroom mirrior.

  17. John F. Huffman Actually, I am 43 and have been working since I was 16. The picture was taken at a religious festival. I am for legalizing drugs not because I use them but because the war on drugs is not working and it is costing our nation billions of dollars and making criminals out of non criminals. The only thing that the war on drugs has done is to make the drug cartels rich. I completly agree with Ron Paul that our government has NO BUSINESS dictating what we do in the privacy of our own homes!
    I have never seen any comment by Ron Paul even remotly suggesting that he wants to repeal the Civil Rights Bill, though, there are aspects of the civlil rights bill that do need to go. When a business HAS to hire a less qualified person for a job simply because they have to fill a quota for minorities, there is a problem.
    As for isolationism, Our illegal wars are costing our country trillions of dollars that WE DONT HAVE. Our country is FINANCIALLY BROKE!!! We have so many problems at home that it is rediculous for us to be galavanting around the planet trying to force our beliefs on other countries. Remember what jesus said? Remove the stick in your own eye before you try and get the mote out of someone elses. We need to fix our own country before we try and fix someone elses. Once we are healthy again, then we can go back into the world and try and HELP those who ask for our help.
    Yes. I am a prime example of Ron Paul supporters. I understand what is at stake if we do not change our ways. I also am well read on the issues and keep up with what our congress is doing. I have a brain and use it. Unlike people like you who seem to want to continue this madness and drive our county down the same road the Soviet Union went down. WAKE UP MAN!! Look at the state of our nation! EVERY OTHER CANDIDATE IS BOUGHT AND PAID FOR BY BIG BUSINESS! Ron Paul might not be perfect, but he is a damn sight better then any of the other choices!!!

  18. John F. Huffman Actually, I can use words longer then the word crap. But, sometimes, you gotta call it as you see it and a small word like crap works perfectly for monosyllabec idiots to understand.
    Please let me expound on the subject. Here is Ron Pauls statement on the Civil Rights issue: Paul wrote of his opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964: [It] not only violated the Constitution and reduced individual liberty; it also failed to achieve its stated goals of promoting racial harmony and a color-blind society. Federal bureaucrats and judges cannot read minds to see if actions are motivated by racism. Therefore, the only way the federal government could ensure an employer was not violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to ensure that the racial composition of a business's workforce matched the racial composition of a bureaucrat or judge's defined body of potential employees. Thus, bureaucrats began forcing employers to hire by racial quota. Racial quotas have not contributed to racial harmony or advanced the goal of a color-blind society. Instead, these quotas encouraged racial balkanization, and fostered racial strife.[264]
    Now, I do understand that there are some good points to the Civil Rights act, but there are many problems with it too that need to be addressed.
    As for legalization of drugs: Our war on drugs IS NOT WORKING! It is costing us billions of dollars and making criminals of otherewise law abiding citizens. It has done nothing more then make the drug cartells rich. Also, certain states have VOTED to decriminalize pot. Why does the federal government think that they have the right to go against what THE PEOPLE want?
    As for shutting down military bases around the world: OUR COUNTRY IS FINANCIALLY BROKE! Ron Paul is not for isolationism, he simply wants to fix our country FIRST! In order to do that, we have to make cuts. Military spending is OUT OF CONTROL! He does want a strong military, but does not want to continue the military bullying that our government is engaged in. Our wars are unconstitutional. They are costing us TRILLIONS of dollars WE DONT HAVE!
    As for your personal attack on me: I have been working since I was 13, I am 43. I am not a drug user. I vote. I AM a good example of a Ron Paul supporter. I follow what is happening in our country. I stay up on what our congress is doing. I have a good grasp of what the issues are. I use my brain. People like you seem to want to continue the idiocy that our government has been practicing. People like you dont seem to understand that our nation is in dire jepardy of going the way of the soviet union. WAKE UP!

  19. David Nealy in defense of John Huffman, there are two things that come to my mind about the comments you made addressed to him. 1.) Several things come to mind when someone says you can't make a decision based on a photo of someone. The first thing that crossed my mind was, "A picture speaks a thousand words." I think that one could assume that my own picture does not mean I am a talking dog. (Although my ex-wife would probably debate that point.) The second thing that came to mind was, "You can't judge a book by it's cover." Now that aside, if most people saw a picture of say, Adolph Hitler, and knew anything about history at all, they wouldn't say, "Look! There's Mother Teresa!" Or if they saw a picture of a man cutting a person's head off with a knife, I doubt that even one person would say, "That guy must be collecting blood for The Red Cross." So… Mr. Huffman sees a picture of a person that most people would view as styled in the fashion of a 60's-70's era drug culture, and his thoughts automatically draw a conclusion that he is a supporter of Paul's, because of Paul's stance on drugs. That would be the same conclusion that anyone who knows history would draw from his photo. On the other hand, you chastise John Huffman for his predrawn conclusion, then catagorize him as being a NAZI. Now… a third thing that comes to mind.. "People who live in a glass house, shouldn't throw stones." I'll leave it at that for you to consider.

  20. Budd, I find it silly that he was such a "bad" employee but worked with Ron Paul for more than two decades.

  21. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

    David Nealy it wasnt solely based on the photo what helped was the vocabulary and syntax of the response he posted. sorry it bothered you but did he answer the question to demonstrate I am wrong?

  22. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

    James Johnson I agree, bad employees are generally given high employee marks until they blow the whistle about somehting the employer does that others dont know about.

  23. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

    Can I follow your logic. We are anti-military if we dont support Ron Paul? Sounds like you have done less homework than i thougt. Do your reading. I have many nephews and other relatives currently serving in the military and none of them support Ron Paul but all of them are patriots. You use the same logic as Obama. If you disagreee then you are not patriots.

  24. John F. Huffman I like how you having nothing to say to me…thats what i thought

  25. Maria Crowley
    Dec 27, 2011
  26. Matthew Gasiewski
    Dec 27, 2011

    Adam Grosskopf: like any reasonable person, perhaps Mr. Huffman is for protecting american interests abroad which includes having military bases in China and Europe.

    You think the American life of privilege can be protected with an isolationist policy? You're out of your damn mind. Or just a naive High Schooler

  27. John F. Huffman You mow lawns Huffman.. Stop belittling others with your small mindedness. I certainly could point out that you spell't "done" wrong.

  28. Matthew Gasiewski, we do not have bases in China. For someone to be criticizing Ron Paul on his foreign policy while making a statement like that … well let's just hope you meant to say South Korea and not China. And there is an important difference between "isolationist", which Paul is not, and "non-interventionist", which Paul is. Look up the two terms, I think you will learn something. Finally, if you think these endless wars based on the most flimsy excuses contributes to a "life of privilege", you must not have considered the true cost. The only privileged classes in a war-footing are international bankers and corporatists.

  29. Roy Dean – a thoughtful and generous reply. If more people would show this respectfulness more often, real change can be accomplished. Thank you for leading by example.

  30. John F. Huffman, I think you misread Adam's statement. He didn't say anything about anyone being "anti" anything. He stated one very well documented fact and one personal opinion. Fact – "Ron Paul receives more campaign contributions from active military personnel than all the other candidates combined." Opinion – "Let's support the troops by supporting (or at least listening to once with an open mind) the candidate that most troops support." Your relatives in the military may not support Ron Paul, but they are part of a much larger organization that overwhelmingly does.

  31. Robert Flaherty, thank you for using your brain!!!! "Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God."

  32. James Johnson> That was the main point I was making, aside from my own dislike for ANY candidate that puts on a mask to trick those who would otherwise vote for someone else. IMO, I don't think that everything that Paul or ANY of the candidates "say" they believe in is totally wrong. But I really dislike double talk, and having to sift through hidden agendas, in a quest to vote for someone I wish to represent me and feel safe enough with them, to allow their finger to be on "the button". That office carries a heavy weight, and we don't need drunks, bigots or zealots with control over that kind of power. It makes not only people in our country nervious, but other countries too. And THAT leads to more of our own young men and women having to sacrifice for something that should never have taken place to begin with.

  33. William Trefethen
    Dec 27, 2011

    John, by your very definition, every candidate's loyal base of followers are fanatics. The Constitution itself states that we should steer clear of foreign entanglements. I have never heard Ron Paul claim that we should not have foreign economic commitments or alliances with other nations; simply stop sending our girls and boys overseas to protect natural gas pipeline deals from Turkmenistan to India, only to enrich a select few Americans. Russia has been crumbling for years and revolts from within have broken that country into several independent states, and if China were seeking global domination you would think they would start with Hong Kong, which they have claimed for some time and have never made a move to reclaim. By the way, how much is the RNC paying you to dribble your "crap" on here?

  34. Budd LaFever Very good response sir, That`s why i base my decision on the candidates past voting record, also if a candidate changes his philosophy just to appeal to the crowd hes stands before really disturbs me.(Newt & Romney) Rick santorum does not flip flop at all but his stance on foreign policy really worries me. I do believe he has a specific dislike for Muslims. I also really believe we are hurting ourselves badly by loosely giving out foreign aid. Meanwhile, terrorist threats on US interests may be more likely to originate from Pakistan, a country to which we have sent $10 billion in aid. If an American citizen determines a foreign country or cause is worthy of their money, let them send it, and encourage their neighbors to send money too, but our government has no authority to use hard-earned American taxpayer dollars to mire us in these nightmarishly complicated, no-win entangling alliances. I wish SOME Americans were not so blind. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.” My hero, Nelson Mandela

  35. Robert Flaherty , Thank you, That was the point i was trying to get across.

  36. Richard Bloom
    Dec 27, 2011

    Let me try and spin this. Dondero quit and was not fired. He worked for Paul for 12 years and it took them that long to evaluate his performance? That does not bode well for Paul's prospective management skills. He apparently does not like Israel or Israelis, but he will accept money and support from American Jews. Same goes for gays and blacks.

  37. Adam Grosskopf > You seem to be straight forward with a good perspective. A admiral quality in someone as young as yourself. (I'm guessing 21-23 yrs. old.) Much of the problems the U.S. faces today comes from the European desire for America to be the worlds police force. I've worked with many engineers from European countries, (Germany, France, Switzerland, Belguim, Sweden and England.) and the one thing that they all had in common, when conversation turned to politics, was their desire that the USA police the world. It seems to come from their families living in an environment that has endured constant wars and destruction for centuries on end. I agree with you assessment of Pakistan. Much of the world's future problems will come from that country as well as Iran due to the nuclear threat. Winston Churchill once wrote after the arrival of the atomic bomb, "When war itself is fenced about with mutual destruction, it seems likely that it will be increasinglly postponed." But Churchhill was a man of logic, therefore he overlooked the irrational. The possability that another madman such as Hitler, who would rather see the world destroyed than to submit to not ruling it, would ever get their hands on weapons of mass destruction. In the Middle East today, that is a very real possability. We've been paying Pakistan "pacifying" money. Sooner or later, it always becomes "not enough". And a new threat to the world is now brewing much further north. Everyone seems so eager to see Vladimir Putin ousted. But Russia needs a strong, feared leader during these times. The rise of NAZI type nationalism is a very real threat in Russia today. Russia's system changed from one of socialism, to one of a failing capitolistic economy due to the recent worlds economy being what it is today. That causes many Russians to doubt the system entire. This coupled with many people living there who have a hatred for the US and the west in general, makes the rise of natiionalism with a design on ethnic cleansing a very dangerous situation if they are able to get into power and control Russia's still very formidable nuclear arsenal. That is why we need a hardliner like Putin left in power there for the time being, and why we need to be very careful in our own country who's foreign policies we allow to dictate our path. The world is a tenderbox today. If we are not careful about "pulling the plug" on some of the money that is really put out to "bribe" leaders, we will be plunged into a war unlike anything that has ever been before. If nothing else, I hope as young as you are, as you grow older you'll take a little something from what I've said here on this blog and always think about the big picture. The planet Earth is a much smaller place today.

  38. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

    James Johnson thats right. Bad employee that he couldnt get rid of for 20 years. You should read some of these posts. No one following Ron Paul has done any research at all. They fanatically follow without ever asking the tough questions. Look up Dietrich Bonhoeffer and your courage to question may return to you.

  39. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

    Robert Flaherty It is not the military voice but Ron Pauls voice being repeated. That is the protocl of fanaticicm. People are not allowed to think for themeselves they simply repeat the montra. Ron Paul is good, Ron Paul will deliver us, Ron Paul is our salvation. Sounds like the Obama campaign all over again. Choose your candidate based on the facts, get the facts from reading all points of view, consider the possibility that what others are saying about your candidate may be true, otherwise you are voting in the dark. Good luck with your candidate military personekl that overwhelmingly support Ron Paul above all other candidates combined.

  40. John F. Huffman, the problem you are going to have when debating Ron Paul supporters is that they are, as a whole, more widely read in politics and world affairs then other candidates' supporters. I have many good friends and many more informal acquaintances who support Ron Paul, and I can assure you that they believe what they believe largely because they possess an open mind and a strong natural curiosity. Frankly, your arguments here strike me as being very shallow and devoid of original thought. Saying that the "Ron Paul Revolution is exactly that a revolution to restore racial segragation, legalize drugs and isolationism" just shows to me that you are satisfied repeating things you heard somewhere and thinking it will pass as a valid position in a debate. It does not. Instead of name calling and incorrect labeling, try propping up your opinions with some facts.

  41. Roy Dean , wow, what a terrific adult like argument full of true substance you present.

  42. Adam Grosskopf , you sound just like the jihadists. Congrats.

  43. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

    Roy Dean not as impressed by you taunt as you were when you wrote it. Police dont know why you speed either but you get a ticket just the same. As if discrimination doesnt really exist or doing nothing is the answer. Your philosophy stems from a semester of junior college not any real research. Paul has been described by his former staff as racist how do you exp[lain that? It concurs with my hypothesis that he believes in the pre-constitutional type of federalsim repsresented by the Artciles of Confederation and the anti-federalist papers. He declares his stance is closer to the federalist papers but he is wrong just as you are. Jefferson was also an anti-federalist unlike Madison. However, it was Jefferson that touted these same rants as Paul just before he made the largest land purchase creating the largest debt for the U.S. in his lifetime. you cant have it both ways. By the way opium used to be legal in China as per British laws holding the Chinese captive by the drug,m now it is illegal and there is no drug problems in China.

  44. John F. Huffman
    Dec 27, 2011

    William Trefethen thats wrong William it was George washington in his farewell address that advised the nation to avoid intanglements. However, if we had taken his advice then WWI and WWII would have very different outcomes. I feel like I should start by giving you all a history lesson before we talk about these things because your lack of American history is startling. First read Ron Pauls personal statements then ask the tough questions. I have faith in you. Dont just jump on the legal drug, no federal laws, national isolation band wagon without first doing some homework.

  45. John F. Huffman: "Paul has been described by his former staff as racist how do you exp[lain that?" John, do you think that every allegation you ever heard is true just because someone said it? Come on, buddy, put on your thinking cap. There are plenty of possible reasons why a former staff might say slanderous things about somebody – revenge, political gain, financial gain and fame are just a few. And please, state your facts accurately. Here is what the staffer actually said: "Is Ron Paul a 'racist'. In short, No. I worked for the man for 12 years, pretty consistently. I never heard a racist word expressed towards Blacks or Jews come out of his mouth. Not once. And understand, I was his close personal assistant." In this ridiculous attempt at a smear against Ron Paul, the staffer actually said he WASN"T a racist, but that he was "out of touch". If that's the worst dirt they can dig up on Ron Paul, I'd say he has remarkable integrity for a presidential candidate.

  46. Rick Miesse , Why because of the quote>

  47. Rick Miesse, I agree that Roy Dean's comments were very substantive. And did you notice that he didn't have to call anyone disparaging names to get his points across? And on that note, calling someone a jihadist because you don't agree with their opinion is reckless and cowardly. It is also an insult to the people who have suffered at the hands of actual violent extremists. You must think this is some kind of game where you get to talk big, right, champ?

  48. John F. Huffman. First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!
    Ron Paul is NOT an anti federalist. He is simply a CONSTITUTIOALIST. Something our government seems to have forgotten.
    As for the drug issue, Do a little research. Afterwards, you tell me how well you think the war on drugs is going. If you agree that it is not going well, Tell me your soulution. I would love to hear it. Maybe, if we spent all the money that we spend on drug law enforcement on drug education and rehab, we might actually make a dent in drug addiction and solve the problem.
    You come across as an intelegent person. I cant believe that you think any of the bought and paid for candidates will fix our country. Ron Paul is the only actual choice. Every other candidate is just the same ol' same ol' that will put the finishing touches on the death of our nation. Ron Paul might not be perfect, but nobody is. He is the only candidate who has a different plan of attack. It might not work. It might also kill our nation. But, the path we are on with our current state of government WILL Kill our nation. I for one choose MIGHT over WILL evry time.
    Sorry this reply was so long. :-)

  49. John F. Huffman. First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!
    Ron Paul is NOT an anti federalist. He is simply a CONSTITUTIOALIST. Something our government seems to have forgotten.
    As for the drug issue, Do a little research. Afterwards, you tell me how well you think the war on drugs is going. If you agree that it is not going well, Tell me your soulution. I would love to hear it. Maybe, if we spent all the money that we spend on drug law enforcement on drug education and rehab, we might actually make a dent in drug addiction and solve the problem.
    You come across as an intelegent person. I cant believe that you think any of the bought and paid for candidates will fix our country. Ron Paul is the only actual choice. Every other candidate is just the same ol' same ol' that will put the finishing touches on the death of our nation. Ron Paul might not be perfect, but nobody is. He is the only candidate who has a different plan of attack. It might not work. It might also kill our nation. But, the path we are on with our current state of government WILL Kill our nation. I for one choose MIGHT over WILL evry time.
    Sorry this reply was so long. :-)

  50. John F. Huffman First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!
    Ron Paul is NOT an anti federalist. He is simply a CONSTITUTIOALIST. Something our government seems to have forgotten.
    As for the drug issue, Do a little research. Afterwards, you tell me how well you think the war on drugs is going. If you agree that it is not going well, Tell me your soulution. I would love to hear it. Maybe, if we spent all the money that we spend on drug law enforcement on drug education and rehab, we might actually make a dent in drug addiction and solve the problem.
    You come across as an intelegent person. I cant believe that you think any of the bought and paid for candidates will fix our country. Ron Paul is the only actual choice. Every other candidate is just the same ol' same ol' that will put the finishing touches on the death of our nation. Ron Paul might not be perfect, but nobody is. He is the only candidate who has a different plan of attack. It might not work. It might also kill our nation. But, the path we are on with our current state of government WILL Kill our nation. I for one choose MIGHT over WILL evry time.

  51. John F. Huffman. First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!
    Ron Paul is NOT an anti federalist. He is simply a CONSTITUTIOALIST. Something our government seems to have forgotten.
    As for the drug issue, Do a little research. Afterwards, you tell me how well you think the war on drugs is going. If you agree that it is not going well, Tell me your soulution. I would love to hear it. Maybe, if we spent all the money that we spend on drug law enforcement on drug education and rehab, we might actually make a dent in drug addiction and solve the problem.
    You come across as an intelegent person. I cant believe that you think any of the bought and paid for candidates will fix our country. Ron Paul is the only actual choice. Every other candidate is just the same ol' same ol' that will put the finishing touches on the death of our nation. Ron Paul might not be perfect, but nobody is. He is the only candidate who has a different plan of attack. It might not work. It might also kill our nation. But, the path we are on with our current state of government WILL Kill our nation. I for one choose MIGHT over WILL evry time.

  52. John F. Huffman . First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!
    Ron Paul is NOT an anti federalist. He is simply a CONSTITUTIOALIST. Something our government seems to have forgotten.
    As for the drug issue, Do a little research. Afterwards, you tell me how well you think the war on drugs is going. If you agree that it is not going well, Tell me your soulution. I would love to hear it. Maybe, if we spent all the money that we spend on drug law enforcement on drug education and rehab, we might actually make a dent in drug addiction and solve the problem.
    You come across as an intelegent person. I cant believe that you think any of the bought and paid for candidates will fix our country. Ron Paul is the only actual choice. Every other candidate is just the same ol' same ol' that will put the finishing touches on the death of our nation. Ron Paul might not be perfect, but nobody is. He is the only candidate who has a different plan of attack. It might not work. It might also kill our nation. But, the path we are on with our current state of government WILL Kill our nation. I for one choose MIGHT over WILL evry time.

  53. John F. Huffman
    Dec 28, 2011

    Aron James Frisk thank you Aron, I am trying to inform for the greater good but let me focus on your astute observations. !st- I do not mow any lawns but my own and I dont even do that very often. I have a brother that does mow lawns professionally as he owns his own business in Florida. 2nd- Generally speaking typos occur by means of typing slower than I think (I'm sure that can't happen to you because of the speed with which you think). However, back to the case at hand. If p[eople want to vote for Ron Paul I am suggesting that they do some reading. Reading is fundamental anmd could not hurt anyones cause when searching for a political candidate. Dop you oppose reading or are you just opposed to thinking entirely?

  54. John F. Huffman. First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!
    Ron Paul is NOT an anti federalist. He is simply a CONSTITUTIOALIST. Something our government seems to have forgotten.
    As for the drug issue, Do a little research. Afterwards, you tell me how well you think the war on drugs is going. If you agree that it is not going well, Tell me your soulution. I would love to hear it. Maybe, if we spent all the money that we spend on drug law enforcement on drug education and rehab, we might actually make a dent in drug addiction and solve the problem.
    You come across as an intelegent person. I cant believe that you think any of the bought and paid for candidates will fix our country. Ron Paul is the only actual choice. Every other candidate is just the same ol' same ol' that will put the finishing touches on the death of our nation. Ron Paul might not be perfect, but nobody is. He is the only candidate who has a different plan of attack. It might not work. It might also kill our nation. But, the path we are on with our current state of government WILL Kill our nation. I for one choose MIGHT over WILL evry time.

  55. John F. Huffman
    Dec 28, 2011

    Please accept my deep and sincere apologies. I have no desire to hurt anyones feelings. I will stick to the facts from now on, thank you for reminding me that this type of discourse profits no one. Sincerely, J.H.

  56. John F. Huffman First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!
    Ron Paul is NOT an anti federalist. He is simply a CONSTITUTIOALIST. Something our government seems to have forgotten.
    As for the drug issue, Do a little research. Afterwards, you tell me how well you think the war on drugs is going. If you agree that it is not going well, Tell me your soulution. I would love to hear it. Maybe, if we spent all the money that we spend on drug law enforcement on drug education and rehab, we might actually make a dent in drug addiction and solve the problem.
    You come across as an intelegent person. I cant believe that you think any of the bought and paid for candidates will fix our country. Ron Paul is the only actual choice. Every other candidate is just the same ol' same ol' that will put the finishing touches on the death of our nation. Ron Paul might not be perfect, but nobody is. He is the only candidate who has a different plan of attack. It might not work. It might also kill our nation. But, the path we are on with our current state of government WILL Kill our nation. I for one choose MIGHT over WILL every time.

  57. John F. Huffman First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!

  58. Ron Paul is NOT an anti federalist. He is simply a CONSTITUTIOALIST. Something our government seems to have forgotten.
    As for the drug issue, Do a little research. Afterwards, you tell me how well you think the war on drugs is going. If you agree that it is not going well, Tell me your soulution. I would love to hear it. Maybe, if we spent all the money that we spend on drug law enforcement on drug education and rehab, we might actually make a dent in drug addiction and solve the problem.
    You come across as an intelegent person. I cant believe that you think any of the bought and paid for candidates will fix our country. Ron Paul is the only actual choice. Every other candidate is just the same ol' same ol' that will put the finishing touches on the death of our nation. Ron Paul might not be perfect, but nobody is. He is the only candidate who has a different plan of attack. It might not work. It might also kill our nation. But, the path we are on with our current state of government WILL Kill our nation. I for one choose MIGHT over WILL evry time.

  59. John F. Huffman. First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!

  60. First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!

  61. ya john, everyone is completely misinformed, and your the one with all the right answers. naive SOB, No one is perfect, I support ron paul and yet i do not agree with all his issues, So for you to accuse me of " fanatically following Ron Paul without ever asking the tough questions kinda offends me. But id rather not vote at all then vote for ANOTHER establishment candidate like the rest of the GOP field. By the way, if you do some of your own research on his position on Israel, you will find that your deeply misguided by the media, who will only favor there fellow necons. How bout we ask the PM of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu how he feels about us "defending" there nation, and i quote there Prime minister, "WE DON`T NEED YOU TO DO NATION BUILDING IN ISRAEL, WE ARE ALREADY BUILT. YOU DON`T NEED TO SEND U.S TROOPS TO ISRAEL, WE DEFEND OURSELVES! so mr. john, you claim that I need to do my research? How about you open your damn eyes and listen to the leaders of the country`s that we claim to "defend." thank you

  62. John F. Huffman First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.

  63. John F. Huffman. First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!

  64. Not even mentioning that Israel has a plethora of nuclear weapons at its dispense. They wanna defend themselves, they don`t want our foreign aid, that requires them to become another puppet to the Usa

  65. John F. Huffman First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!
    Ron Paul is NOT an anti federalist. He is simply a CONSTITUTIOALIST. Something our government seems to have forgotten.
    As for the drug issue, Do a little research. Afterwards, you tell me how well you think the war on drugs is going. If you agree that it is not going well, Tell me your soulution. I would love to hear it. Maybe, if we spent all the money that we spend on drug law enforcement on drug education and rehab, we might actually make a dent in drug addiction and solve the problem.
    You come across as an intelegent person. I cant believe that you think any of the bought and paid for candidates will fix our country. Ron Paul is the only actual choice. Every other candidate is just the same ol' same ol' that will put the finishing touches on the death of our nation. Ron Paul might not be perfect, but nobody is. He is the only candidate who has a different plan of attack. It might not work. It might also kill our nation. But, the path we are on with our current state of government WILL Kill our nation. I for one choose MIGHT over WILL evry time.

  66. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_ECgLpwPg4

    IF U BELIEVE RON PAUL DOES NOT DEFEND ISRAEL THAN WAKE UP! LISTEN TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL! LETS LISTEN TO THE LEADER OF ISRAEL DUH!

  67. the link is Benjamin Netanyahu Prime Minister of Israel speaking on the floor a few months ago.

  68. Roy Dean, very well said!

  69. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH1FaLdABFM&feature=related

    A amazing video about are freedom and some of our greatest respected Americans ever.

  70. William Trefethen
    Dec 28, 2011

    I stand corrected. Even Madison added,"If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy." You know it is possible to have a difference of opinion without sarcasm and insults. There is a big difference between known attackers "aka Japan kamikaze pilots" waging an all out war against us versus a handful of Saudi born Muslim radicals, that some in this country believe gives us a green light to wage war against an entire continent while depleting our resources both physically and financially, as well as spreading our military so thinly across the globe that we increase the risk of one of our own cities being sacked. I just suppose there are people out there that are praying for armageddon to come as quickly as possible.

  71. John F. Huffman. First off, I never went to Jr. college or any college for that matter. In case you missed it in my eirlier reply to you, I have been working since I was 14. My knowlege of the world comes from living in it and being a voracious reader.
    Yes. descrimination still exists, even though these laws have been in effect for amost 50 years. If laws are not working, maybe it is time to figure out why. Maybe there are major flaws in them. Maybe the laws themself promote the very thing they were inacted to fix. Laws that give people special privilage, especiall when based on race, do nothing but breed contempt. There are better ways to enact change then passing laws that take away personal freedom.
    As for Ron Paul being described as a racist, he never said that Ron Paul was racist. He states that Ron Paul is simply "out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures." I also am out of touch with Hispanic and black cultures, not because I dont like them, but simply because I do not live in those cultures. I have black friends and hispanic friends, but that does not mean that I understand what it is to be black or hispanic.
    I will declare again, Ron Paul is NOT an isolationist. He understands we have to be present in the world to live in it. He simply wants to STOP THE WASTEFUL SPENDING OF MONEY WE DO NOT HAVE!In case you have missed it, WE ARE BORROWING MONEY FROM A COMUNIST COUNTRY TO KEEP OURS AFLOAT!!! As an American, how do you feel about this? The ways we have been doing things as a nation has not worked. It has only brought us to the brink of disaster. If something is not working, do you keep doing it on the hopes that it will finally work? NO. You look at and decide what has to be done differently and try that. It is stupid to keep doing the same ol' same ol' that IS NOT WORKING!

  72. John F. Huffman

    I wonder if anyone else noticed the irony of you insulting this guy's intelligence, when you can't spell "done" correctly, and don't use proper punctuation.

  73. Matt Amino
    Jan 21, 2012

    John F. Huffman Ron Paul believes that states should mandate drug laws, he's not going to just make them legal. He's a constitutionalist, but I'm sure that doesn't mean much to you. GO GO NDAA am I right?

  74. Matt Amino
    Jan 21, 2012

    Lol, latest reply on the planet.

  75. Matt Amino Better late then never. :-)