mk 11 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 A reminder of 'RP' is not taken seriously by anyone fyi Link to post Share on other sites
BaseJester 1 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 'RP' is not taken seriously by anyone fyiHe has spent more than a decade in the US House of Representatives. I don't think it's an extended practical joke by the Texans. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 'RP' is not taken seriously by anyone fyi... Link to post Share on other sites
mk 11 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 He has spent more than a decade in the US House of Representatives. I don't think it's an extended practical joke by the Texans.So has Dennis Kucinich. No one takes him seriously either. They're wonderful analogues, actually....what Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 So has Dennis Kucinich. No one takes him seriously either. They're wonderful analogues, actually.Dennis Kucinich was never polling 3rd nationwide. Paul was polling 2nd in Iowa as recently as a few weeks ago. As for Kucinich, I would even be surprised that he was ever polling 2nd in his home state. Link to post Share on other sites
mk 11 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Dennis Kucinich was never polling 3rd nationwide. Paul was polling 2nd in Iowa as recently as a few weeks ago. As for Kucinich, I would even be surprised that he was ever polling 2nd in his home state.I wasn't really even referring to this campaign, more his general standing in Washington, i.e. that of a walking joke and punchline.I have zero interest in horserace politics, but:He's 4th or 5th in literally every poll. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume he polled 2nd in Iowa a few weeks ago. Polling 2nd for a few minutes in a race of politically inept half-wits does not grant a politician legitimacy. But hey, maybe that should be his new campaign slogan:Ron Paul: ALMOST THE LEAST RETARDED GOP CANDIDATE FOR 2012 Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 he's easily the least retarded 2012 GOP candidateI would like to see him run as an independent and rape the republicans for 10-15% of the vote, ensuring that none of the remaining retards can win. Link to post Share on other sites
mk 11 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 he's easily the least retarded 2012 GOP candidateI would like to see him run as an independent and rape the republicans for 10-15% of the vote, ensuring that none of the remaining retards can win.absolutely no chance he gets 10-15% of the popular vote Link to post Share on other sites
hblask 1 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 The PPP is a polling organization started by ex-Democrats, mostly for internal polling, but since they were good at it, they've gone national. They still tend to lean left in the subtle way that Rasmussen leans right. They were among the first to predict the Scott Brown upset in MA.Here is their latest results from Iowa.RP's biggest problem will be the Bible Belt states where Bombing Brown People All The Time is a top priority. He's running very poorly in those states now. Link to post Share on other sites
BaseJester 1 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 So has Dennis Kucinich. No one takes him seriously either. They're wonderful analogues, actually.I guess by no one you mean no one in Washington? He has constituents. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume he polled 2nd in Iowa a few weeks ago. http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/13/in-iowa-...unner-gingrich/ Link to post Share on other sites
mk 11 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 http://dailycaller.com/2011/12/13/in-iowa-...unner-gingrich/Word.Hey, remember when Howard Dean was supposed to win Iowa in 2004? Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 http://www.intrade.com/v4/markets/?eventClassId=19intrade paints a pretty depressing picture. Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 absolutely no chance he gets 10-15% of the popular voteI think he'd put up perot-like numbers if he had the same financial backing. the tea party portion of the right isn't big enough to win a general election, sure, but they are still quite sizable. Link to post Share on other sites
mk 11 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 http://www.intrade.com/v4/markets/?eventClassId=19intrade paints a pretty depressing picture.if ron paul has a good showing in iowa and spikes i will sell the shit out of that contract Link to post Share on other sites
ahosang 0 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 ... Link to post Share on other sites
mk 11 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 But even with that, we are starting to see a lot of inflation in the works, and by some measures it's already over 5%. It looks like it's coming by next summer.Oops.But hey, here's your buddy Ron Paul giving you hope that your crystal ball might yet work:"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for allowing me to appear before your subcommittee this morning to discuss the feasibility of establishing a gold standard. As you know, I have introduced, and other members have cosponsored, H.R. 7874, which is a comprehensive bill to place the United States on a full gold coin standard within two years of the date of its passage. I believe such a standard to be not only desirable and feasible, but absolutely necessary if we aim to avoid the very real possibility of hyperinflation in the near future, and economic collapse."Now, you might think, hey, he probably said this in 2009, and we just have to wait a little longer for this hyperinflation and imminent collapse to pan out.But wait: this speech was delivered on the House floor on February 23, 1981. That crystal ball may yet be proven correct. Just keep waiting... Link to post Share on other sites
ahosang 0 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Oops.But hey, here's your buddy, Ron Paul giving you hope that your crystal ball might yet work:"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for allowing me to appear before your subcommittee this morning to discuss the feasibility of establishing a gold standard. As you know, I have introduced, and other members have cosponsored, H.R. 7874, which is a comprehensive bill to place the United States on a full gold coin standard within two years of the date of its passage. I believe such a standard to be not only desirable and feasible, but absolutely necessary if we aim to avoid the very real possibility of hyperinflation in the near future, and economic collapse."Now, you might think, hey, he probably said this in 2009, and we just have to wait a little longer for this hyperinflation and imminent collapse to pan out.But wait: this speech was delivered on the House floor on February 23, 1981. That crystal ball may yet be proven correct. Just keep waiting...People are allowed to be wrong, and also change their views. Also see Volcker and the extraordinary things done at the time re fed fund rates, gold, etc. Ron Paul's Damascene conversion to the market float of gold( from the delusional gold 'standard') is something you should consider. For someone who was fixated with that for years to now say it wouldn't work is a big confession to make. That may indicate a new understanding, perhaps an understanding which you aren't aware of yourself?? But maybe that conflicts with an easy position that you hold at present... Link to post Share on other sites
mk 11 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 People are allowed to be wrong, and also change their views. Also see Volcker and the extraordinary things done at the time re fed fund rates, gold, etc. Ron Paul's Damascene conversion to the market float of gold( from the delusional gold 'standard') is something you should consider. For someone who was fixated with that for years to now say it wouldn't work is a big confession to make. That may indicate a new understanding, perhaps an understanding which you aren't aware of yourself?? But maybe that conflicts with an easy position that you hold at present...Are you looking to: get owned? Link to post Share on other sites
The Ocho 970 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Are you looking to: get owned?popcorn Link to post Share on other sites
hblask 1 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 http://www.intrade.com/v4/markets/?eventClassId=19intrade paints a pretty depressing picture. Ron Paul now leading on Intrade to win Iowa. Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Ron Paul now leading on Intrade to win Iowa.sorry, I thought it direct linked, I was trying to link to the republican nomination market. it has ron paul at about 8%, romney at 58%, newt at like 20%. I'm with mk, if RP spikes after winning iowa, it's a great short. this is to say nothing whatsoever about what I think of him, it's just the smart play. Link to post Share on other sites
hblask 1 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 sorry, I thought it direct linked, I was trying to link to the republican nomination market. it has ron paul at about 8%, romney at 58%, newt at like 20%. I'm with mk, if RP spikes after winning iowa, it's a great short. this is to say nothing whatsoever about what I think of him, it's just the smart play.Yeah, I think you had the right link, I was just following up with one that changed big lately.I think he's 8% for the Republican nomination now, and 7% for the presidency. Link to post Share on other sites
mrdannyg 274 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 sorry, I thought it direct linked, I was trying to link to the republican nomination market. it has ron paul at about 8%, romney at 58%, newt at like 20%. I'm with mk, if RP spikes after winning iowa, it's a great short. this is to say nothing whatsoever about what I think of him, it's just the smart play.Considering he's already the favourite in Iowa and only 8% for the nomination, seems unlikely he'll spike on winning Iowa... Link to post Share on other sites
CaneBrain 95 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Considering he's already the favourite in Iowa and only 8% for the nomination, seems unlikely he'll spike on winning Iowa...It's because the 2nd primary is NH (I'm pretty sure) and he won't build any momentum there. Ron Paul won't "surge"; he's not a semi-unknown like Obama or Clinton was. He's been around forever and if you don't love him by now, you probably are not changing your mind. Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now