Paulie
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Here's what you refuse to understand, which I think Paul does too. It would be 'nothing' if he distanced himself from the groups and returned those donations that could be identified with members of those organizations. But he won't, so the problems will continue.
But that would be in direct conflict with everything the man stands for. You can't claim Libertarian postitions, and then tell certain groups you don't agree with them, and that they can't support you. Instead, you merely allow those groups their freedom they have to support whomever they please. That's what America is about, isn't it Kath? Freedoms?
You WANT him to do something that he doesn't even believe in. People should be free to like or dislike whoever they want, and support whatever candidate they want. It's when those groups of people commit CRIMES, when things start coming in to play.
It's like this: Ron says he doesn't SUPPORT the VIEWS of some of his supporters, but he supports their right to have those views. I believe him, apparently you do not. If RP uses his potential positition as President, should he be elected, to help those groups further their agenda, then there's a conflict of interest. Him simply allowing them the freedom to express themselves, is what this country is about.
What's up with you, Kath? You a fascist or something? I mean, do you understand the bill of rights? Do you even support it?
The crazy thing here, is you're arguing over a measly $500 out of almost $30 million he's raised this year. I know, I know, there's a PRINCIPLE, right? What about RON'S principle? What about the principle that those groups have a legal right to their beliefs? Ron's doing what he's ALWAYS done, be stubborn for the sake of his own belief of liberty.
We could argue about this until election day, and apparently we probably would, too, if we kept this going. Let's just agree to disagree, ok?
At least I can admit that I understand where your coming from, and what your concerns are. You haven't ONCE conceded that you UNDERSTAND why Ron's taking the position he's taking. You just think he's a dirty racist, and anything he does that doesn't suit YOUR specific desire is just not enough.
I'm glad you don't speak for the entire electorate.