Romney chooses Ryan

[firehawk1]

Somebody already pointed out that obtaining a certain percentage of votes would gain them access to certain public funds that right now exclusively benefit Republicans and Democrats.

Public funds.... public funds??? You mean MY tax dollars??? So Johnson will/would play the same game as any other candidate? Doesn't sound any different than any other candidate, so I guess the ends justify the means?

They are ALL politicians, pandering to the voters.

BTW, this talk about Johnson vetoing everything, can't Congress over ride a Presidential veto? Needs a two thirds majority or something? If so he would really be a lame duck from day one.

 

[rambone]

Public funds.... public funds??? You mean MY tax dollars??? So Johnson will/would play the same game as any other candidate? Doesn't sound any different than any other candidate, so I guess the ends justify the means?

Johnson won't be privileged to any such funding. I'm not talking about Johnson, I'm talking about future elections. The playing field between the 3 parties needs to be leveled immediately. First by entering the system and achieving equal funding, and later by abolishing the public funding for all. That's how I see it.

BTW, this talk about Johnson vetoing everything, can't Congress over ride a Presidential veto? Needs a two thirds majority or something? If so he would really be a lame duck from day one.

If Republicans really hate liberty that much, sure.

 

[theweakerbrother]

Again, a lame duck is far superior to parties who are on the same page of stripping away freedoms, rights and hard earned dollars.

 

[buckstopshere]

Those that supported Ron Paul were constantly being told he wasn't the Messiah we wanted him to be even though not a single Ron Paul related post by someone that supported him mentioned or implied the word Messiah. Those that keep bringing it up are, in my mind, simply just trying to justify voting for a POS that has proven in the past that he doesn't care about restricting freedom and liberties.

Agreed. I'm one of those looney messiah craving Ron Paul supporters.

 

[hacksawfg]

I don't think Obama or Romney are using public funds because I believe it limits what you can accept from private donors. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

 

[Trooper]

Those that supported Ron Paul were constantly being told he wasn't the Messiah we wanted him to be even though not a single Ron Paul related post by someone that supported him mentioned or implied the word Messiah. Those that keep bringing it up are, in my mind, simply just trying to justify voting for a POS that has proven in the past that he doesn't care about restricting freedom and liberties.

It is the assumption that any president can change the country without being a messiah figure. The great Lord Obama is a messiah, a god come to earth.

The constitutional position is that the president is merely the chief law enforcer without any policy influence, at least domestically. The real policy control is in congress. Thus we want a weak president with no powers.

Thus it does not matter to me if Romney wins. That way the great Lord Obama is taken from his throne and made human again. It expect nothing from Romney that way he can surprise me. What I do expect results from is congress.

 

[buckstopshere]

It is the assumption that any president can change the country without being a messiah figure. The great Lord Obama is a messiah, a god come to earth.

The constitutional position is that the president is merely the chief law enforcer without any policy influence, at least domestically. The real policy control is in congress. Thus we want a weak president with no powers.

Thus it does not matter to me if Romney wins. That way the great Lord Obama is taken from his throne and made human again. It expect nothing from Romney that way he can surprise me. What I do expect results from is congress.

I agree with your sentiment which is why I think Johnson would be a good fit. I'm not sure weak is the right term but I do think he will use the power of veto more than any other candidate by far. I don't see Romney giving back any power now that BHO has set the precedence for what a POTUS can do. I just don't see the bought and paid for republican party doing anything other than what the Goldman Sachs of the world want done.

 

[rambone]

IThus we want a weak president with no powers.

Thus it does not matter to me if Romney wins.

Romney is another god-king who embraces his ordained throne and imperial crown. He doesn't care about constitutional restrictions or congress.

 

[buckstopshere]

Romney is another god-king who embraces his ordained throne and imperial crown. He doesn't care about constitutional restrictions or congress.

If you are willing to take Romney at his word that he supports 2A, why not take at him at his word for how he plans on using the office of the presidency in matters of war?

He doesn't seem to have a problem with the role of King in Chief, just like BHO.

 

[Trooper]

I agree with your sentiment which is why I think Johnson would be a good fit. I'm not sure weak is the right term but I do think he will use the power of veto more than any other candidate by far. I don't see Romney giving back any power now that BHO has set the precedence for what a POTUS can do. I just don't see the bought and paid for republican party doing anything other than what the Goldman Sachs of the world want done.

Goldman-Sachs controls even the libertarians. All it would take is a shift of money into the campaign. Then a bunch of rich guys run for office as they have in the democrats. The powerful will always have influence.

 

[WWIIIDefender]

FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY I can get excited about the Romney campaign!

The selection of Ryan sends an unmistakable message to people like me, who pay more in taxes than most people earn, that Romney is serious about our unsustainable debt and slide into socialism.

The best CEO's either know the numbers forward and backward or have the guy who does very close at hand. This pick confirms Romney knows what he is doing.

Can't wait until Election Day to fire the poser!

Really Paul Ryan is no fiscal conservative. Just look at his voting record. Johnson 2012 It blows my mind to see all the people that think he is such a strict consevative. What happend to never agian after the bailout.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKJaVJpJ-FI&feature=plcp

 

[Lex Concord]

He wants to institute a fair tax, allow gay marriage, repeal the patriot act, and all the other things he's promised to do.

If he doesn't have support beneath him to do this, he will be one more president with empty promises.

A PotUS full of empty promises but with a well-worn VETO stamp would be far better than either of the chosen. I don't know if Johnson would do this, but I can guarantee you that neither Obama or Romney will.