In reply to “An Open Letter to Ron Paul,” by Justin Raimondo, 04/06/12:
Right on as usual, but others think if he were to walk away for a third party, he would take at least 12% of the Republican vote with him,15% from the young Independents and at least 11% from the Democrats. This would give him 38% — enough of the vote to win the Presidency in a three-man race.
From your lips to Gods ears.
Ed Glasspool
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As a sixty year old Brit living in France I just want to thank you for your open letter to Dr Ron Paul.
I’m afraid if the Republicans gain power I may have to take up religion as the least worse last option for a chance that the world may be saved.
Brian Reid
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Justin, I love your sincerity. Unfortunately you are betting on the wrong horse. Ron Paul says the right things, but does not back it up with his vote.
Paul abstained in the vote to fund the war in Libya. He abstained again in the vote regarding the NDAA. Where is Paul’s bill of impeachment for Obama killing a U.S. a citizen without trial? Why is Paul refusing to support the Walter Jones resolution to impeach Obama, if Obama goes to war again without Congressional approval? Paul is a sitting member of the House. It’s time for him to act. Check out his voting record for yourself.
I fear that Paul supporters are as unquestioning about Paul as Obama supporters are about Obama.
Yes, Paul is enjoying himself; like a guy making glib comments at a cocktail party.
When the Paul/Romney deal comes down don’t get discouraged. Stay strong and keep up your good work.
Eric Jones
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I agree (as is not uncommon) with Justin. There is no future in the Republican party beyond the convention, and little that far. A speech is the most that can be hoped for.
Suppose a cabinet position were possible. From which one could anything really be achieved? Even at State, the secretary is (rightly, from the point of view of organizational theory), within relatively narrow limits, subject to the control of the president.
The Tea Party candidates suggest the future of a “reform” force in the GOP.
I too believe that the cause of liberty can best be advanced by Dr. Paul through a third party run. Further, I suspect that the easiest (and thus distracting the least from the cause at hand) approach is as the Libertarian Party candidate.
All the best, Dr. Paul, but I vote with Justin.
John Crabbs
