Its being reported now that the reason Paul is tag teaming with Romney against Santorum is Romney has promised the VP to his red nosed son, Rand Paul! That would mean Paul's crazy dangerous politics would be a heartbeat away from the presidency!!! There's even a more URGENT reason now to defeat Romney! ..
I remember a about a month or so ago,Ron Paul admitting he was friends with Romney.That their Wives got along well. The real neat thing here will be what conspires with this breaking new development.Because ALL one has to do is go back and listen what head Ron Paul Fan Club,Alex Jones has said and even insisted about Romney. That's the problem with Fat mouth like Alex Jones.Eventually he Bad Mouths Everyone.Not just because he has diaherra of the mouth but because he views everything and everyone with suspicion. Everything with Suspicion but being Wrong. Ron Paul doesn't have just Wrong Views But BAD Views.
Look back at the very early statements made by Paul. He freely criticized Romney. But then it stopped. Now why was that? Why did he stop attacking only Romney?
Here's one of many: http://www.wfpl.org/2012/02/22/rand-paul-says-it-would-be-an-honor-if-romney-asked-him-to-be-vp/
Quote.. from your link. " Kentucky’s junior senator says it would be an honor to be considered as a possible running mate for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney." No where do I see a Bribe to Ron Paul.. Many Republicans would consider that to be a honor... I have many friends with wives..so does my wife..we didn't bribe them for anything. Political deals are made everyday..Its the nature of politics.. Romney could do worse than The younger Paul..he could pick Palin..and get the mama bear vote in Alaska. That I can almost bet wont happen..
Sounds like a fox news report. "They" are saying Paul and Romney are teaming up against Santorum.......blah blah blah Interesting strategy, though as a Ron Paul supporter I would chalk it up to "when pigs fly"....
No my friend, this type of thing happens all the time in politics. What happens behind closed doors isn't going to make it to Twitter or Facebook unless someone is eves-dropping on the conversation. But don't you be deluded into thinking that Paul doesn't have it in him to be that underhanded. He started as a republican, then when Reagan became president (a conservative BTW) he resigned from the GOP and became a Libertarian, and cited Reagan as the reason. Then came back to the Party when it suited him. If ever a RINO existed, it is Paul, and Romney, in his desire to be president probably did make a backroom promise, otherwise Paul would still be attacking him. It's like if your wife is cheating and you know it but your mind won't accept it. Paul has "cheated" on America.
I think you are looking at it wrong.. Ron Paul has an Agenda...libertarian ideas..not all republicans agree with..and not all conservatives either. If he loses again..those ideas get sent back to the back pages.. If he endorses and becomes a team player ..he can at least have a seat at the table.. This idea there is a perfect candidate or position is just wrong..we need a BLEND of ideas at the table..not all just one idea ..but many. President Obama left out his fiscal democrats..his religious democrats..and only went with his progressive friends. Republicans cannot make the same mistake.. We need a Romney..not for his religion..or his values but for his unity and ability to get deals done among differing opinions.That is what buisness people do..THEY MAKE DEALS. Romney knows that he needs to have a full team on board..he wont pick another Mormon as a VP but a southern Conservative. He will pick conservatives but LISTEN to the other side and pick people who are best for a job.. regardless of party..or color.. I doubt if HOLDER would still be here under Romney.. Business guys dont operate like that. I doubt he would let a eco nut extremism ideal block American prosperity. You can have safe clean and regulated energy..with the right people in Charge. Business people know that.. politicians just appoint friends..and big donors.. I have yet to see a big UNION build anything..that created jobs and wealth for others...except for their members. So you give up somethings to get some..That is politics. If newt or Santorum lose and Romney wins..what did newt champion that Romney doesn't ? Same with Santorum and Paul..A Romney win is a win for their side also.. Its just a matter if they want a seat at the table or at FOX news.
It would completely contradict everything Ron Paul has ever stood for. What makes you think he would sell out now? The only possible way I could ever see that happening is if he is planning on putting a hit on Romney. There is no evidence that any such agreement has happened, as you said. It's baseless speculation. Neo-conservative (aka pseudo-conservative) is the correct descriptor. Romney isn't a RINO. He is the most accurate symbol of the Republican Party. Baseless speculation. Lol what a terrible analogy. How has Paul "cheated" on America? Becuase he left the Republican party and came back because it was to his political advantage? Because of your baseless speculation that he will be teaming up for a Romney/Paul ticket?
And folks accuse the Ron camp of conspiracy theories lol. All this based off a statement by Rand Paul . I agree with one thing, santorum is the worst thing for the party and if mitt and Ron team up to get rid of that worm all the better. It should be a two man race between Paul and romney.
Just look at these neo-con-spiracy theorists gathering around. lol! You people are ridiculous. You never believe the true conspiracies and call everyone loonies, when in reality, you create your own reality in your big-corporatist-talk-show-hosts-war-paranoia fantasy land.
From the link..and I said it better.. If he can’t win the nomination, Paul’s interests at this point are threefold. He wants: 1) to be influential on issues he cares about (the Fed, fiscal sobriety); 2) to been seen as a responsible figure who brings his followers into the party; and 3) to leave his son Rand in a position to lead his segment of the party. With Romney, those are within his grasp. With the other two, they become increasingly remote. End. As we age and get older..our time grows shorter..our influence weaker Paul has it within his grasp to help be a KING maker..not like the last 2 tomes where I RIPPED HIM A NEW BUTT for endorsing some extremist person with ZERO chance if winning. More form the link .. Indeed, on one hand, you can say it was foolish for Santorum to cook up an excuse for his dismal outing. Santorum already has a reputation for being thin-skinned and peevish. This tactic certainly made him seem like a poor sport. END. DUH ? But the distraction and the next 2 looses might just make him end the Attacks on The fiscal stool leg. Establishment Republicans usually win for a reason..we have been at it longer and better than beginners. More..? But of Course QUOTE.. It is human nature to show greater deference and civility to those whom you like. What the press is missing, however, is the degree to which Gingrich, Santorum and their staffs have acted in ways that the Paul camp would justifiably perceive as dismissive and rude. When I asked Brabender for reaction to the accusation that he was practicing the art of distraction, he e-mailed, “It sounds like something the Romney campaign told the Paul campaign to say.” It is precisely this sort of denigration — that Paul and his staff are unable to think on their own or advance their own interests — that has fueled Paul’s desire to skewer Santorum. The source close to the Paul camp responded, “Once again demonstrates the total lack of respect for Ron Paul, his supporters, and his campaign team held by Santorum and his top advisor. When you build coalitions and treat your fellow Republicans the Santorum-Brabender way you end up losing in the general by double digits in the swing states like Pennsylvania.” You get the picture now? It has been going on for some time now. Santorum publicly called Paul “disgusting.” Gingrich has been telling others to get out of the race for months. In the debate, an eye-rolling Santorum couldn’t contain his disdain for Paul, who returned the favor with blow after blow to Santorum’s self-image of a “courageous” conservative warrior (wasn’t that self-definition by Santorum an unintentional moment of Newt-like ego?) . At a staff level, the Romney team, perhaps due to an awareness of the personal relationship between the candidates, has been cordial and professional toward Paul’s people. These things matter. END QUOTE. So you see ...Politics is more than winning one segment of the vote while alienating the others. Romney never attacked the ultra conservatives..they attacked him..on his religious views. Romney never attacked them on their taxes..their homes or their personal beliefs..not their underwear..or vote flip flops. He responded when they attacked HIM with the real facts of their conservatism..on RECORD..not on OPINION. It is not opinion that Newt cheated on his wives..fact..and it didn't go down as newt explained it..Romney didn't point that out ..his ex wife did. It wasn't opinion that newt resigned his job in congress..it was fact..opinion differ why.. but not the fact. Santorum voted against his principles..FACT ..he said it ..opinions on why differ but not the votes.. His tax returns show he was a paid Washington DC consultant..FACT.. not opinion..20 plus years in DC makes you an insider.. Politics is fun..but this is real.
These links are opinion pieces just like the opinion pieces being posted here. They prove nothing! There is no proof they are working together just romney supporters desperate to get the Paul supporters on board. Its not going to happen. Both camps want to get rid of santorum and for good reason but that is it. They are very much still working toward a two man race in the end.
We Paul fans must remember that Paul has been involved with the republican party for a long time. He has stuck true to his principles, which is more than you can say for almost any other pseudo-conservative who has reached that level and rubbed elbows with the establishment. I can see how working with a party and certain people over the years can soften you up. Paul's a nice guy and doesn't seem like the type to make enemies. I do think he is taking it rather easy on Romney but do not think it is a conspiracy. If anything, I believe it is members of Paul's campaign who would sway towards compromise. He does have some rather run-of-the-mill republicans at top positions in his campaign.
Paul, is a cheap exploiter and I can prove it.He never fails to mention how he's a huge favorite of the Vets and the Military.Now even if true,why would someone find the need to run around and brag about that. Probably because it behooves little Pops to do that. Both Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity give far more to the soldiers in the form of their Charities and yet seldom mention it until charity time or need to raise money.Paul Loves to mention how popular he is with the Military even though advocating huge cuts to Defense. I think it's clear.Paul realizes how easy it is to attract wounded soldiers and those doing numerous tours in Iraq and Afghanistan to his message of No more war and as president he would seldom engage a war. That is exploiting.Pandering for those hurting as soldiers that he'll take care of themforget about any mission or reason a soldier enlists. That Ron Paul cares about them and will see to their needs. The reason that's a crock is Pauls almost non-stop bragging about how he is supported by the Soldiers.What a giveway.Real Soldiers and even guys like POW McCain never wanna dwell about their Soldiering. In fact,I doubt one could find a WWII vet willing to talk much about yer here is this Paul exploiting the sufferings and experiences of Vets and active military to make as his cause celebre. Pauls motive is unquestionable.He is pandering for Military votes and trying to spread the false notion that he is seen as the champion of soldiers,being one himself. This is so obvious and cheap.
Wrong throughout your post. Paul has advocated no cuts in "defense". Only cuts in imperialistic adventures. He's too old to really have a care in the world about what you think. He thinks what he thinks, the same as many of us do, that we have ventured far too far from the principles the nation was founded upon.
Ron Paul is the only candidate running for President that served in the military... yet he's also the only one that campaigns for peace.