“Third parties with 5% inherent support get 1% of the vote as a result. But that same 5%, applied strategically in the major party primaries could change history. It almost happened this time, but too many people figured Ron Paul had no chance, so they stayed home.”

Hmmm. But when they see you comnig close to pulling this one off, they’ll just change the rules, won’t they?

John McCain has received around eight million votes so far. That sounds like a lot more than Ron Paul, but represents only 4% of the 200 million eligible voters in the United States. Ron Paul has polled above 4% nationally and in most states since last November. If everyone who liked him had actually gone out and registered to vote (as a Republican if necessary) and turned out on election day, he would have the nomination locked up.

The primary and caucus system is the soft white underbelly (as Boston T. Party called it) of the political ruling class. It is only the apathy of the American people that stops them from regaining control of their government. Ron Paul supporters in Nevada, Missouri, Texas, Minnesota, Washington, and elsewhere are discovering this, as they are nearing critical mass for taking over local Republican Party organizations, despite their relatively small numbers.

A third party with 5% inherent support is going nowhere, because no one sees a path to victory. Why donate when you can’t win? Why vote when your vote is ignored? Third parties with 5% inherent support get 1% of the vote as a result. But that same 5%, applied strategically in the major party primaries could change history. It almost happened this time, but too many people figured Ron Paul had no chance, so they stayed home.

Go Ron!

I wonder what Eric Dondero’s plan is to avenge Israel’s unprovoked attack on the USS Liberty.

Americans will not be led off into gas chambers, by Islamofacists or our own government. You truly underestimate the people which you feel need your protection. I don’t want your protection, if someone wants a fight, let them come and fight. All your talk of revenge and vengance is also absurd. Should the people of Japan come after us for using WMD in the form of two nukes on their citizens? No, through thier “surrender” tactics, they have become powerful themselves and a friend to thier once enemy the USA.

Your ideological viewpoint is the reason there are still wars, you represent all that is weak and scared in humanity. Hamurabi used the eye for an eye code back in ancient sumeria, it is a very old concept and I think humans are ready to evolve past that stage. Though I am not a chirstian, I believe this is what thier Jesus tried to teach people, turn the other cheek. I’m not saying it is the best way to handle all situations, but certainly making war on Iraq who had NOTHING to do with 911 is also not a very evolved idea.

Go take your fear mongering to people who might actually be afraid of something. Death is just the start of another great journey. The only thing I fear is of being controlled by fear itself.

P.S. your a loser IMHO

You apparently aren’t aware that (as per your wish) we are heavily involved in Somalia. We installed the current government there via Ethiopian surrogates. Perhaps you don’t want to talk about Somalia because (since this U.S. intervention) is has surpassed Darfur as the number one humanitarian crisis in Africa.

BTW, it is obvious to everyone here that you are still angry that Ron Paul had the last laugh by beating your guy Peden (despite your bone-headed predictions to the contrary). Face it. The man you love to hate is riding high and will haunt your dreams for at least two more years.