From comments at EPJ this morning:
Taylor ConantAugust 26, 2012 10:22 AM
Too bad Ron Paul’s truth machine didn’t. Imagine if the RP campaign had spent all its funds on witty TV ads explaining basic economic and political principles not connected to Ron Paul’s campaign instead of… whatever the hell they spent it on that was ultimately a waste because his campaign is now dead.
Well said, Taylor Conant.
Independents, true conservatives and christians really need to get the word out about what Romney believes before it is too late. If Dr. Paul is denied the nomination we need to get behind Gary Johnson!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGFAph3lWqw
There is no sense.
If Paul could get no traction, I doubt Johnson will. If Paul could be co-opted, so will Johnson.
It’s a waste of energy. If people vote for Johnson, Romney will get fewer votes and Obama will come to power.
If people don’t vote for Johnson, Romney will get more votes and he will come to power.
Between Rombama and Obamney there is not enough difference to get me worked up.
I think Obama is marginally better because Goldman Sachs is pro-Romney, but on the other hand, if Romney wins, the media will unite against him and his demise could be swift, whereas Obama will be cossetted by the media.
So it’s six of one and half a dozen of the other…
Not worth it.
I would advise Mr. Johnson to stick to liberalizing the trade in pot, get on the college lecture circuit, and write books..
There’s a big market for libertarian t-shirts and mugs I believe..
While I will not be voting, there is one good reason to prefer Obama: Secretary of State John Bolton.
PS, Hi Lila. Nice to see you blogging again.
HI Jeff,
Yes, I’d say Obama is marginally better, because at least he’s not financial fascism incarnate.
But who cares?
I don’t.
Unless they plan to disband the government and go home, I can’t get interested in their projects.