Ron Paul is Not Crazy. We Are.
Blue Collar Commentary
by Dale McCoy
I’ve been watching this perpetual petulant argument known as the republican debates with a mixture of fascination and dismay. These people are running for the world’s second most important job, during what may very well be the twilight of our republic, and they behave like children. If these candidates were third graders, we would punish them for being so childish, make them stop pointing fingers at each other, and insist that they stick to their homework. It is unfortunate, but this group represents the last great hope for the USA. God help us all.
The fact that our future depends on one of the republican candidates is inarguable. The democratic party is hopelessly corrupt and hell-bent on socialism. They are no longer the party of the working man, they are the party of the welfare man. Since a third party candidate would simply split the vote and hand victory to the current administration, we have no choice other than to vote for the republican nominee. With this in mind, I’ve ranked the candidates (in reverse order) and added a few Blue Collar Comments. So here we go….
#8 Herman Cain. Yes, I’m aware that Herman has been out for some time now. This is the only reason that he is at the bottom of my list. He had the best chance to beat Obama, but he succumbed to chronic bimbo eruptions. Contemporary rules dictate that conservative candidates are held to the highest moral standards. Oddly, most of the current liberal progressive leaders are not encumbered with these rules.
#7 Michele Bachman. Yes, I’m aware that she’s out now too. That’s why she is second from the bottom on my list. I really liked Michele, but I eventually came to the conclusion that in today’s society she is unelectable. Contemporary rules dictate that conservative candidates who have high moral standards and strong religious beliefs are right wing radicals. Sadly, many liberal progressive leaders lack both morals and religion.
#6 Rick Perry. Yes, I’m aware that Rick’s out now too… even if Rick isn’t aware of it yet. Rick Perry cannot beat Barack Obama. Like it or not, President Obama is a great orator and he would eat Rick Perry alive in a debate. Contemporary rules dictate that conservative candidates be smooth and totally gaffe free. Democratic vice presidents are absolutely and entirely exempt from this rule.
#5 Mitt Romney. A good looking, wealthy, duplicitous, stereotypical member of the republican hierarchy. As if that isn’t bad enough, he’s also a charter member of the Obamacare pioneers. He masquerades as a small government conservative but his record proves otherwise. We all know that Mitt is and has been the GOP anointed candidate. Due to this fact, and much to my dismay, he will likely win the nomination, and just as likely go on to lose the general election. If he does beat Obama, it may be hard to tell the difference. Romney is McCain version 2.1 He is the consummate politician offered up precisely when Americans are begging for anything but another consummate politician.
#4 Jon Huntsman. Who? For whatever reason, Jon generates no public interest. This is not exactly a highly sought after presidential attribute.
#3 Rick Santorum. Regardless of what Rick claims these days, he is no small government conservative. And when push comes to shove, you can count on Rick Santorum to put party ahead of principle. Pennsylvanians familiar with Rick’s endorsement of snarlin’ Arlen Specter know exactly what I’m talking about. Rick lost his senate seat for that transgression…and rightfully so. I haven’t forgotten, I haven’t forgiven, and I’m willing to bet a lot of others feel the same way.
#2 Newt Gingrich. Another consummate politician, albeit an extremely smart one. Newt has the intelligence, skill, and experience to beat Obama. He also has enough bones in the closet to start a small avalanche. It seems that most of the people who’ve been close to Newt in the past have been rendered incapable of trusting him. Given the current state of decay in Washington DC, I’m having one hell of a time deciding if this is a good thing or not. I’d be willing to take my chances with Newt…..but I don’t trust him either.
#1 Ron Paul. The media and the pundits all tell us that Ron Paul is crazy. He is just about as crazy as one of my heroes, Thomas Jefferson. Ron Paul is not the consummate politician. He is exactly what we need ; a limited government constitution abiding candidate with the guts to stand up for liberty, regardless of how politically incorrect it is. I strongly encourage tea partiers, true republicans, true democrats, libertarians, conservatives, and liberals to take a real hard look at Ron Paul. There is a reason he attracts young folks, old folks, republicans, democrats, cowboys, hippies, and myriad independent thinkers. It’s called freedom.
I’ve done my research, and I’ve come to the conclusion that Ron Paul is not crazy. Those of us who continue the same old robotic vote for establishment candidates are crazy.
I’ll elaborate on Ron Paul, and on the world’s second most important job, in next week’s commentary.
Dale
Posted: January 11th, 2012 under Blue Collar Commentary, News, Newsworthy.
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Excellent perspective Dale. It makes flushing out the coandidates easier for us blue collar types. Thanks.
You have too many clichés about the candidates. The reality is that Romney’s vision for America is significantly different from Obama’s vision. As the campaign continues Romney continues to promise to rid us of Obamacare, liberate energy production, and flatten the tax rates. This will allow America to grow again. Gingrich, Santorum, and Perry have revealed that under the right conditions they will attack the very freedom that I am hoping to restore. As for Ron Paul I admire his limited government principles but I can’t support a man who blames America and Western Civilization for world strive and terrorism.
Bob,
Actions have consequences. As a result of our foreign policy decisions in the past, there are those who want to kill us. We may have been right in doing what we did but that does not mitigate the anger that some feel towards us. We propped up brutal dictators because he was our puppet. In their shoes, how would you feel.
I am just saying that we need to follow the Constitution and limit our foreign involvements. I also support Israel but I do not see how we’ve helped them when we force them to negotiate with those who want them dead.
Our biggest threat is domestic. If we don’t get our government under control, nothing else will matter. Paul is the only one addressing this issues.
Interesting piece, Dale. I have problems with all of them, including Ron Paul. For Paul, I am bothered by his drug stance and his foreign policy. As you know, I’ve moved to Colorado…the land of the medical marijuanna dispensary. I can assure you that legalizing mj or any other drug is definitely not the answer. While Ron Paul is a constitutionalist and I like alot of what he says, he is still the #1 GOP earmarker. That troubles me as he introduces bills that he knows will pass and adds earmarks to them, then votes “no” on them to avoid getting the credit. It’s not honest in my mind and is similar to the antics Jason Altmire pulls. I also have real doubts he could beat Obama. In my mind Gingrich and Santorum are the only two who will carry a conservative approach, and I don’t really believe either one of them either..lol. Gingrich is a Teddy Roosevelt/FDR Progressive Republican despite his rhetoric about Ronald Reagan. Santorum not only endorsed Arlen Specter, he endorsed two candidates who were pro-choice. Can you say tunnel under the river?? Melissa Hart and he were buds on that venture. He has no political integrity and will end up doing what is most beneficial to him following the party line and the lobbyists’ agendas. I am sorry to see my very good friend, Bob Howard, who I beieved to be the most conservative individual I know, become part of the party establishment by supporting Romney so strongly. Romney is a RINO who has flip flopped as bad as John Kerry did in 2004..or worse, he has no stones and will not stand up to Obama in any meaningful fashion. My bottom line, then, Dale, is that I will support, work for and vote for whoever wins the nomination. The major objective has to be to rid the country of Obama and his minions. No other issue is as paramount as this. Therefore, the only choice is to vote for the United States of America versus the party, the party “selected one” or any of the rest.
Enough has been said about the candidates already in the above statements. I, like Bonnie will support the nominee for the same reasons she stated. My only fear is that if elected the candidate screws up so bad that we get another progressive after that. I need a drink!!
Bob,
I called it exactly how I see it. If it sounds cliché, so be it. ( Accidental rhyme )
I stand behind my comments on Mitt Romney. I do not dislike him as a man, but I absolutely do not want him as a candidate. It is my firm opinion that he cannot beat President Obama. His opposition will continue to invoke class warfare, and it will work like a charm.
As for saying that Ron Paul is “Blaming America”, that statement seems rather cliché to me. And it misrepresents Ron Paul’s positions.
When I make a personal mistake, I do blame myself. That doesn’t mean that I think I’m an awful person, it simply means that I’m not perfect.
It is entirely possible, and really quite likely, that America and American foreign policy is not perfect. With military presence in more than 130 countries, perhaps we are meddling a little more than we should in other people’s business. I know exactly how I would feel if a foreign nation had military bases and personnel in my country. I would want them removed, and I would support using any means to do it. Is it so far-fetched to think that others may feel the same way? I’ve attached a link that is certainly worth examining.
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2011/sep/14/ron-paul/ron-paul-says-us-has-military-personnel-130-nation/
As always, I very much appreciate and am truly grateful for the feedback.
To my other readers, I happen to know Bob personally. He is the very epitome of a gentleman scholar, and I hold his opinion in high esteem.
Dale
Ray….right on.
Bonnie…. This article is all about my reservations on the candidates, and I definitely have some reservations about Ron Paul too. But I’ll take my chances with a man who has the guts to buck the system and protect the Constitution.
In re-reading the post, I realize that perhaps I came off as disliking Mitt because he is a wealthy republican. That is not the case. I dislike Mitt as a candidate, and I strongly dislike his duplicity. He is the perfect class warfare target, and I am convinced beyond any reasonable doubt that he will lose the in the general election. Newt Gingrich is in the process of shredding him right now. (Let’s not forget that Newt tried to take the high road first, and the Romney campaign took full advantage of that. They fired the first shots and are getting exactly what they deserve.)
As I said, I realize that I’ll need to join the lock-step insanity and get behind the republican nominee at some point, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to be silent during the primary and watch the republicans commit suicide …..again. ( Check out the recent elections in PA and Ohio.)
Mark…. Make that two drinks….I’ll be joining you.
All….Thank you for reading the BCC.
Dale
Dale, as a lifelong democrat, steelworker, and truck driver, I agree 100%.
I have no problem with Ron Paul, he’s actually the best alternative I’ve seen yet.
Dale, it seems to me that you on the mark with these people.We really do have a big problem trying to figure out who to vote for .I am glad that you look into them for us because i dont even want to try and keep up with who stands for what today and what on monday and then wednesday comes around and there is no telling what it will bring.I have really thought hard after the last election on weather i would ever vote again.I know that is not the right thing to do,but it is really getting hard to find anyone you can trust at all.I dont care to hear anything that any of the socalled candidates have to say.I really do thank you for keeping up with what is going on ,it will really help me to decide.Thanks again Dale.
Let’s keep it simple:
Obama = Goldman Sachs Democrat
Romney = Goldman Sachs Republican
Gingrich = Lobbyist, Liar, Great deabter-So is Satan
Santorum = Lobbyist, born again (not really) consevative for now. Major threat to the cause of liberty. Will sell us to Banksters, Big pharma, Blue Cross & High Mark.
I am a former Bankster, Brown Brother Harriman. I’ve done my research.
Ron Paul policies would restore fiscal strength and American opportumity in one year. Don’t worry about his foreign policy. Iran will already be “live” before the election. Ron Paul will be forced to deal with it.
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Nice job Angelo.
Thank you,
Dale