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yeah, they are a little more insufferable than everyone else.
I wouldn't blame that on totally on RP. That would be like blaming the Dead for Deadheads, or JC for the ill behavior of his flock.
Is it just me, or are Ron Paul supporters insufferable in general? This is not a direct shot at Che and his innumerable articles, though the projected inferiority complex is apparent. I was just watching my new favorite channel (C-Span) and they were taking calls for a conservative guest from supposed Republicans, Democrats, and Indepndents. It was 5/1 insufferable Paul supporters to rational people.
What is it about the supporters? Is it them taking on the personality of their fearless leader, or is it the revolutionary message itself that stirs the overzealous actions and behavior?
yeah, they are a little more insufferable than everyone else.
I wouldn't blame that on totally on RP. That would be like blaming the Dead for Deadheads, or JC for the ill behavior of his flock.
I pray that God smites you for that last comment.
sorry. I'll try not to say anything else derogatory about the Grateful Dead.
Last edited by Winehole23; 01-18-2012 at 02:11 AM.
What's wrong with small government and limited government? What's wrong with being against nation building and government spending that causes a country to go bankrupt? What's wrong with people being pissed about America spending a billion dollars on an embassy in Iraq? What's wrong with letting people do what they want to do?
RP has no chance to win, but he is the candidate bringing youth and enthusiasm -- new voters -- to the Republican party. discouraging the new participation and self-identification is an odd strategy to adopt imho...
Last edited by Winehole23; 01-18-2012 at 02:15 AM.
And if people were able to calmly and concisely illustrate the positions you just laid out, rather than ranting and raving, then maybe there would be less of a stereotype.
Shoulda used the blue.
And if the mainstream media didn't pretend Ron Paul didn't even exist until around 2 months ago maybe his supporters wouldn't have to act out so much to force attention onto their candidate.
No, they would.
El Che is happy to oblige and answer your connundrum. Listen to these Ron Paul nutcases
methinks the "insufferable" part comes with the fact that Ron Paul supporters always win the discussion because they always fall back on a piece of paper called the US Cons ution
look at those adorable kids. they are barely off diapers and already talking about the cons ution. That is our future, if it does not bring a tear to your eye, I feel sorry for you.
Ron Paul might lose the presidency but he will something bigger, immortality.
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them"
Nader Supporters 2.0.
Or maybe Perot Supporters 3.0.
52% of Colbert supporters voted for Obama. Stephen Colbert could actually hurt Obama as a write-in in the general election, if it were held today.
RP seems to be shunning the third party bid; he'd probably rather have a political legacy to pass to his son.
depends how many Colbert supporters there are. I'm willing to bet 1/2 the country doesn't even know who Colbert is
yup. These examples are complete failure given that Paul is running for the GOP and currently in #2 in delegates.
Shouldn't think it necessary to point out, but I wasn't comparing Ron Paul himself to either Ralph Nader or Ross Perot.
his supporters, of course. I was pointing out that Colbert is a possible candidate who could take voters away from Obama, fulfilling the Nader role in 2000.
"Paul is running for the GOP and currently in 2nd place"
the sheer differnce in number and cross section of the supporters makes your comparison completely invalid
Yet the supporters in all three cases share(d) the same level of defensive zealotry. For candidates who, despite their popularity as rule breaking straight shooters, remain(ed) almost entirely unelectable. Realistically.
The Main Stream Medica calls him unelectable.
The public has him tied with Obama in head to head.
RP has momentarily captured young, disaffected progressives. the anxiety among true blue progressives is palpable.
Sure, but I just don't see him getting the GOP nomination. Which would make his appeal to disaffected progressives and his head-to-head numbers vs. Obama a non-factor.
I make no claims of clairvoyance, but, like I said, I just don't see it.
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