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January 9, 2008 at 00:59:06
The Issues The Candidates Won't Touch (Part I) by Timothy V. Gatto Page 1 of 2 page(s) |
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The battle for the Presidency has captivated America as it always has, from the time of Washington’s oath of inauguration to the present day. Americans read about the candidates and their message and yearn for a leader that will unite the country and solve our differences. We might be Republicans, Democrats or Independents but party is not the overriding concern of the majority of Americans, it is the message of each candidate that drives us to the polling booths. The message and the small glimmer of hope that is held out to each and every one of us that longs for something better, something that can unite us and help us to overcome the many problems we face as a nation. This election is no different. It seems that no matter how many times we have believed in one politician or another, only to find that we have been deceived again, in four short years we again grasp the mantle of hope and find ourselves again passionately supporting another “agent of change” that will right the wrongs and bring a balance to domestic and foreign policy that lives up to the ideals that we all believe America stands for, only to be let down with a crashing thud as we see the partisan bickering and the negative “spin” put on all of the ideas that we had supported just months before. This election of 2008 is no different than any other election before it . While the problems that confront us as a nation have grown to a point in our history that almost dwarfs the problems that came before this election, the individuals that have surfaced to lead us in perhaps one of the most troubling times of American history, are mediocre at best. The ideas that they have presented us with are lackluster and offer no true vision. The ideas that have been presented for American consumption offer no new ways to bring us together, nor do they offer salient ideas of how to fix a system that has shown itself to be incompetent and deadlocked in partisan bickering. The new America that so many Americans yearn for has not found a champion in those that are now vying for the Presidency. Here are five categories that no major candidates have addressed specifically. The five categories listed have been the subject of numerous articles written by people from all walks of life. While we are in the heat of the Primary season in the Presidential campaigns, I believe it is important not to overlook these issues. This may be our only opportunity to get the right person for the job of President before we lose our representative republic forever. 
1. The corporate hold on the American political system.
While some candidates decry the way that corporations have managed to control who gets nominated and thus elected, there is no candidate that speaks about how this nation can rid itself from corporate influence. Some candidates allude to the fact that corporate forces including the mainstream media that is owned by a small number of individuals and corporations including General Electric and Westinghouse as well as individuals such as Rupert Murdock and corporatists such as Mitt Romney (Whose company owns a controlling interest in Clear Channel Communications), they have not proposed anything to rectify the situation. The corporate PAC’s and the corporate donations through “bundling” have a stranglehold on Congress that has become accustomed to relying on this money to fund their multi-million dollar campaigns. Between controlling the media and the purse strings for campaign money, they have effectively become the deciding arbiter of who runs for office and who doesn’t. Meanwhile there isn’t a candidate that has proposed anything to stop the corporate excesses from continuing.
2. The erosion of our civil liberties.
In this particular area of American life, nothing has been as dramatic as our loss of civil liberties. We have had a President in office that has thought nothing of using electronic surveillance on American citizens without going through a secret FISA Court that was expressly set up so that the Federal Government could monitor conversations that could affect our national security as long as the government requested a warrant 90 days after the fact! Yet this President could not even do that and Congress still has failed to address this issue. Not one of the candidates has decried the use of electronic “eavesdropping” on American citizens. This isn’t the only case of our civil liberties being usurped. A National ID Card is scheduled to be implemented in May of this year. Now, as Americans we must prove to any government official that we are American citizens and that we have a right to be here. The Military Commissions Act of 2006 takes away the writ of Habeas Corpus from any individual suspected of being a terrorist. The Patriot Act allows the home of anyone suspected of being a terrorist to be searched without the presence of the occupant and without even telling the occupant that their home was searched. The Warner Defense Bill (The revamped Insurrection Act) takes the power of the States National Guards away from the Governors of the States by the President to be used as law enforcement in violation of posse comitatus, thereby letting the National Guards of each State to be used against the people in the event of martial law. Presidential Signing Statements in which the President has the ability to only follow those bills in which he signs into law that he agrees with. First Amendment Zones that are roped of or fenced areas that people are allowed to demonstrate in that are mostly away from sight of the media or the participants of the event that is being demonstrated against, effectively muzzling Americans First Amendment rights.
3. The Military Industrial Complex
The point here is not to blame everything on the MIC, but to take a good look at how much this nation chooses to spend on its military. When we spend 51% of our budget on military expenditures (this does not include the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan), we must also look at what we are sacrificing in other areas to compete with the two closest nations as it comes to military spending, Russia and China that spend 6% of the money that we do on their defense capabilities.* *http://www.globalissues.org/Geopolitics/ArmsTrade/Spending.asp
The only candidates that address this issue are Paul, Gravel and Kuchinich. Where are the other candidates on this issue? If you listen to the Republican field of Presidential contenders, they call for more spending on our military. How can the candidates fund health insurance for all and better schools and better pay for teachers when fully half of our budget goes to military procurement? Who are we defending this nation from that we would sacrifice 50 cents out of every dollar? This is happening as the number of people in uniform gets smaller every year. How do we defend this massive spending to the other nations on earth? Since when is the way we manage our budget not part of the election rhetoric?
4. The Crimes committed by the Bush Administration.
This is not an attack section of this article. The facts are that President Bush and Vice-President Cheney have repeatedly lied about issues that led us into a war with Iraq. They have engaged in illegal surveillance of American citizens, they have condoned the use of torture on suspected terrorists and they have engaged in a practice called “extraordinary rendition” in which suspected terrorists have been put on an aircraft and delivered to countries that practice torture to gain information. Where is the outrage on this issue by any of the leading candidates? I could go on at length but I choose only to bring up those things that have been proven. Before I leave this particular subject however, I would also like to hear any of the candidates’ views on Administration officials that expose a covert CIA Officer’s cover.
5. The Truth about September 11th, 2001.
Some polls show that over 50% of the American people do not believe that the official report by the 9/11 Commission answered all the questions that have been asked about 9/11. There are many engineers and other professional people that believe that the timeline and the consequences of two jetliners crashing into The World Trade Center are flawed. There are many unsolved puzzles as to why people took out “puts” on the airlines the next day and made extraordinary amounts of money. There are also questions as to why the Bin Laden family was given preferential treatment to get them out of the country when all other aircraft were grounded. I will not get into any conspiracy theories but only wonder why these things that are known facts were not investigated. The Presidential candidates ask none of these questions and I wonder if when one of them takes office will these questions remain forever unanswered?
Most of the candidates speak of “change”. My question is change to what? This nation certainly needs change, not to become something new, but to regain what seems to have been lost. We need to regain our sense of purpose, to allow America to become once again the shining light of opportunity. We need to see integrity in our elected officials. Instead of doing what is best for the party they belong to, to do the best for the American people. We need to return to the rule of law, not only for the citizens to follow, but also for government officials to follow. We need to help Americans at home instead of spending taxpayer’s money to ensure that everyone in the world thinks and acts as we do. We need to see the lock on public office that the two-party system has in place broken so that party politics will not override the will of the people. We need to stop the mega-wealthy and trans-national corporations from using loophole in the tax code to hide money in offshore accounts. We need regulation of trade so that huge monopolies such as the one that controls our mass media doesn’t take place again. We need to stop giving tax-breaks and subsidies to the oil companies such as Exxon/Mobile that posted the largest corporate profits in history this year.
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The Issues The Candidates Won't Touch
How can you possibly call these issues that no candidate has touched? Have you seen none of the debates? Ron Paul has addressed every one of these issues and then some. The possible exception is the Sept. 11th attacks. He has then gone way beyond these issues to the root of the problems including US nation building, policing the world, the Illegal income tax that funds the war(s), the Federal Reserve, the tyranny of our government and it's assault on our civil liberties. How can you say these things? What planet are you living on? by Margie Laupheimer (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 21 comments [23 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 6:30:25 AM  (1+)
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Reply: Right on!
Couldn't have said it better. Thank you. by Edward Ulysses Cate (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 232 comments [9 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 10:33:03 AM (1+)
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Reply: Ron Paul
To bad the majority of American people are not seeing this. I hate to think what is going to happen to our country if the American people don't wake up. by Rick Theile (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 50 comments [1 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 11:07:04 AM (1+)
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How unthankful can You be
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The wealthy elites deserve to run the elections and the country. They are more educated,better and stronger than we are. The BIBLE says that he who has should get more, and them that aint got should have what little they have given to them thats got, and who are we to wrestle even against GOD himself ? Besides, the elite does us a big favor, money is the root of all evil, so they are protecting us from evil. And everbody who's anybody knows that "GOD blesses those that bless Israel" so its good that we give them billions and turn control of our nation over to them. If the sick and homeless here in America were righteous, they wouldnt be sick and homeless. And the hungry in America should get a job, "he who does not work should not eat" if the hungry deserved a job they would have been born in Taiwan. All this progressive social crap is an evil conspiracy. This is GOD'S country and things are just the way they are by divine mandate. If God wanted You to share in oil wealth or real estate your forefathers would have killed indians and seized their land, it just is not in the cards. Just ask a Catholic, poverty is righteousness, I thank the ruling elite for making me the bastion of holiness that I am. The elite have removed the burden of selecting candidates and weighing issues from our shoulders, and I for one am very relieved. I can now dedicate all my time to the pursuit of spiritual matters. Yes dear brothers and cisterns, this is GOD"S country, so quit raising hell about who he has running it and enough already with all the commie retterick about distribution of wealth and civil liberty. Dubya gets his orders directly from above in an audible voice, and his sheep hear his voice. by john riggs (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 463 comments [24 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 7:26:09 AM (0+)
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Reply: How willfully blind can you be?
Sir, you are willfully blind. The scriptures also say the following, which you conveniently ignore: James 2:1-7 5Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? 6But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? 7Are they not the ones who are slandering the noble name of him to whom you belong? _______________ You turn a blind eye towards the disgusting abuses of this administration. If you are one of the sheep, clean out your own ears, because you have a seriously twisted idea of what the "master's voice" is. The Master does not command people to commit sin and to lie; there is no deceit in his commands. The Bush administration has deceived the Christian community as a whole, and his despicable actions have led many to blaspheme the name of God. Don't let yourself be deceived any longer. David Kuo, the former second in command in Bush's faith based initiatives program gave the inside scoop on how deeply this administration exploited the faithful. See for yourself: Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DkUBfOLZH4 Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWMLXAFO0Kk by Austin Liu (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 2 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 11:45:51 AM (0+)
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Reply: folks this guy's argument is the religious right platform
That is why aipac and the us are embedded in pre-apocalyptic thinking...it was promulgated in the 70's with the televangelist movement. The hypnosis that accompanies this thinking is to never question the rest of the bible, like thou shalt not kill, steal, and the motivator for those, thou shalt not covet. The commandment the most flagrantly ignored however is simply taking G-d's name in vain...who has the in with God to say vainly that God told them whatever; that they know God told them to take Israel and shun, castout, villify, etc the Palestinians? How vain to think that God thoughts aren't higher than yours? We need to question the religious right platform in the literal take back israel movement based on their rhetoric...does the torah/the law mean nothing, making null and void the commandments from Moses in light of fear that God will strike you if you arenot literal ? Literal interprtation of wiping away the palestinian presence in the holy land, is a fear based function of not taking the fundamental texts as seriously as the ones someone vainly assumes they know better than the rest of us. Compassion and common sense are where in this equation? Is it common sense to give israeli soldiers meds in their rations that cause side effects of aggression? Is it common sense to love the bible, and leave out main parts of the rule of law? Is it compassion to leave sick people at checkpoints not letting passage through so that they will die there, when the same guards might have even had a family member treated as such in the WWII? Well, my God is love and if God is Love and loves us every one, then fear is not the factor to drive the action home, now is it. No, get the whole truth, read the whole book. Anyone who leads the children astray with fear and confusion is not of love then, are they. by karmacounselor (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 7 diaries, 106 comments [7 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 12:47:42 PM (0+)
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Reply: That Was Hysterical!
I can't believe people here took you seriously. I happen to know you and know you wrote this tongue-in-cheek. You have to watch what you say anywhere in this country. People will believe anything, then again there are people that really think this way. by Timothy V. Gatto (348 articles, 177 quicklinks, 38 diaries, 574 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 4:16:50 PM (0+)
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Reply: John Reread your Bible
The Bible says "the love of money is the root of all evil" in otherwords "greed is the root of all evil". So much for supporting the elite! by RLAnchors (7 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 39 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 4:28:15 PM (0+)
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Absence of advocacy for change
Mostly on track (I'm not convinced the last issue is real, but the others certainly are). None of the candidates deemed to have any chance advocate change. You note that most of the Republican candidates want to increase military spending, but fail to note that Clinton, Obama and Edwards all have that as part of their campaign platforms as well (and all of their records show consistent support for bloated military spending). No dissent is tolerated on this. The Senate voted unanimously on the budget resolution to give Bush what he asked for the military to the penny. It's really more like a one-party system with two branches than a two-party system. by Bill Samuel (5 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 445 comments [14 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 8:56:27 AM (0+)
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I have two words for you:
Ron Paul by wgadget (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 17 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 9:31:52 AM (0+)
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You Forgot One Tim!
I agree Tim, and I seriously think you forgot one. And that is Impeachment. They never talk about it on the campaign trail. I think if we have Impeachment it will solve many of the issues you brought up. Frankly because no impeachment has ever been successful. What does it take to get a convicted Impeachment in this country? Bush and Cheney qualify hands down in my opinion. Ron Paul never mentioned a word about Impeachment, as he struts and flaps his wings for the Republican criminals who support Bush. Who is he trying to hoodwink? You know it is like watching children in a play with this election cycle. No one does the real outlook to our nation in what it should represent, or go after impeachment and bring justice to our deformed dysfunctional character. History proves we are accomplished liars, murders, invaders, occupiers, rapists, and drug dealers. I invite you to read my article: Hillary the Link to Impeachment. http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_dom_jerm_080109_hillary_the_link_to_.htm If only she would do the right thing and put the impeachment process in motion, I think that would say volumes in moving in a positive direction; because now these hucksters will know they can't get away with it ANY MORE. by Dom Jermano (20 articles, 0 quicklinks, 40 diaries, 930 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 9:34:38 AM (0+)
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Reply: Supporting impeachment
Ron Paul is supporting impeachment, but he wants it to go through the proper process dictated by law. I don't think the impeachment issue should be an issue talked about for the running of the Presidency. Paul does talk about getting our rights back that Bush and others in congress are trying to take away. This includes both parties. by Rick Theile (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 50 comments [1 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 11:18:28 AM (0+)
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Reply: Paul and Impeachment?
can you provide a link or few to info on Paul's position on impeachment. I'd like to know more. by Rob Kall (952 articles, 4177 quicklinks, 374 diaries, 2087 comments [45 recommended, 3 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 3:35:46 PM (0+)
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Reply: This was Ron Paul's statement in Congress
"Mr. Speaker, I rise, reluctantly, in favor of the motion to table House Resolution 799, Impeaching Richard B. Cheney, Vice President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors, and in favor of referring that resolution to the House Judiciary Committee for full consideration. I voted to table this resolution not because I do not share the gentleman from Ohio's desire to hold those responsible for the Iraqi debacle accountable; but rather, because I strongly believe that we must follow established protocol in matters of such importance. During my entire time in Congress, I have been outspoken in my opposition to war with Iraq and Iran. I have warned my colleagues and the administration against marching toward war in numerous speeches over the years, and I have voted against every appropriation to continue the war on Iraq. I have always been strongly in favor of vigorous congressional oversight of the executive branch, and I have lamented our abrogation of these Constitutional obligations in recent times. I do believe, however, that this legislation should proceed through the House of Representatives following regular order, which would require investigation and hearings in the House Judiciary Committee before the resolution proceeds to the floor for a vote. This time-tested manner of moving impeachment legislation may slow the process, but in the long run it preserves liberty by ensuring that the House thoroughly deliberates on such weighty matters. In past impeachments of high officials, including those of Presidents Nixon and Clinton, the legislation had always gone through the proper committee with full investigation and accompanying committee report. I noted with some dismay that many of my colleagues who have long supported the war changed their vote to oppose tabling the motion for purely political reasons. That move was a disrespectful to the Constitutional function of this body and I could not support such actions with my vote. I was pleased that the House did vote in favor of sending this legislation to the Judiciary Committee, which essentially directs the committee to examine the issue more closely than it has done to this point." So, it appears that Dr. Paul does support impeachment, and he is following proper procedure and past precedent. by Paul Rye (7 articles, 2 quicklinks, 22 diaries, 500 comments [44 recommended, 1 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 7:35:38 PM (0+)
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Reply: Interesting
Perhaps Ron Paul could be pro impeachment. But this doesn't prove either that he is or that he isn't. Not yet. It does underscore the importance of activists being aware of where the impeachment ball is at all times. And who has carriage of that ball. Right now despite the fireworks, hype and hoopla of the media and the Presidential election the actual impeachment ball is squarely with the House Judiciary Committee members (and with the citizens they represent if those citizens are still paying attention). by Brett Paatsch (0 articles, 3 quicklinks, 23 diaries, 1308 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 11:31:39 PM (0+)
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Can't Touch That
Once, just once I'd like to hear a candidate accuse George Bush of lying. Not off the record, or to some reporter, but in a full fledged debate for all to hear. by Bill Cain (3 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 434 comments [67 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 9:44:28 AM (0+)
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Issues
Oboma and Hillary both will keep sizable troops in Iraq. They are hawks in a dove's body. Their recent voting record gives them "F" on war and liberties. This is an excellent commentary. Ron Paul on domestic issues lives in 1895 by philip rosen (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 98 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 10:36:42 AM (0+)
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PLEASE GOOGLE RON PAUL
With a little homework, you could retitle your article THE ISSUES ONLY RON PAUL WILL TOUCH by Jeanette Doney (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 6 diaries, 307 comments [1 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 11:29:12 AM (0+)
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For your information
I see that plenty of folks have pointed out that Ron Paul has discussed these issues head on, but FYI, here are some links so you can hear it from his own mouth: by Austin Liu (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 2 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 11:48:26 AM (0+)
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great article!
aloha! don't forget our fubar election system! by Shannon Rudolph (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 14 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 1:23:07 PM (0+)
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The Issues The Candidates Won't Touch
all around the mulberry bush the Dumbo chased the Ass hush now hush now we all fall down
Thats my personal view of American politics the last 50 years . The issues that Americans are fighting over are all moot. America is already bankrupted America is no longer free, America is ripe for the plucking . Mr Bush circles the people waiting for the right time to strike fear in all of you. all he needs now is a good old Economic depression , right on schedule for 2008 here it comes Americans are so dazed they don't even know what hit them Lincoln warned you Americans, he told you "not in a 1000 years blah blah blah" only an enemy from within could destroy America. The Germans circa 1941 would of been shocked at the blitz-krieg the neocons have set in motion everything down to an economic depression You can't save freedom if you already lost it The North American union will steam roller America , America is slotted for 3rd world status . Don't take my word on it , check it out yourself by dave stanley (5 articles, 1 quicklinks, 7 diaries, 286 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 2:33:44 PM (0+)
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I think the Ron Paul people like OpEdNews
It's good to have them around except in this case they aren't helping. While you're Republican Party may get it more than our Democratic Party does right now, do they? I mean yes Ron Paul's equal Dennis Kucinich is polling lower but does that mean your party has waken up or that voters from the Democratic Party have switched to Republican to support him in this election? Either way, please allow us to make our point about how the Democratic Party in particular is ignoring issues the people find important and ignoring a chance to capitalize off of taking stances. It's not like they would lose if they took a stand. They would kill a Republican in this election if they were truly speaking out on these issues and still got mainstream media coverage. by Kevin Gosztola (302 articles, 146 quicklinks, 81 diaries, 1082 comments [77 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 3:24:24 PM (0+)
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Reply: Fiddling While Rome Burns
I was guilty myself of just posting something on Ron Paul (but only because Rob Kall asked about his position on impeachment), however, just talking about what's happening in the monetary/banking system right now is frightening. I get the feeling all the leading candidates are "fiddling while Rome burns". So, thank you for making that point. If only a Democrat would talk about how we are staring right into the headlights of an oncoming train called "Worldwide Depression" and put the finger on the true culprits, it would help different them from Republicans, and a desperately needed public debate might ensue. I wonder how much health care and how many schools $2 trillion would fund? by Paul Rye (7 articles, 2 quicklinks, 22 diaries, 500 comments [44 recommended, 1 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 7:51:35 PM (0+)
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Actually...
he could retitle it issues that on KUCINICH or Paul will touch! by RLAnchors (7 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 39 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 4:30:54 PM (0+)
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Ron Paul has touched "The Issues"
Ron Paul has put his faith in the American people and put his personal safety in danger by speaking truth to power. We ignore this great patriot's words to the peril of our Republic. Ron Paul is America's last and best hope. by ronheri (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 256 comments [45 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 5:01:45 PM (0+)
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Bring it on Bushy.
Well thank you for the information that Ron Paul supports Impeachment. Point is he sure doesn't talk very loud about it, and I totally disagree that it should not be in a Presidential Platform or election cycle. Ron Paul should be spitting words of venom to get this impeachment process in motion, and if he does I think his standing in the Polls will change. There is a lot of time before election day. Nevermind the Primaries. I think candidates are afraid of assassination by Bush. You know if I was running as President I would be spouting all kinds of words of support in getting impeachment rolling , and telling the people out loud....Come on Bushy KILL Me. you Mother of #$#62/ Here put a bullet between my eyes! I am going after you for impeachment, and you don't scare me one bit. I'm not afraid to die for my country. Bring it on....BUSHY I'm waiting for you. Come on Ron Paul.......Tell the american people OUT LOUD , and get ready to win the Election. They can't kill all of us. by Dom Jermano (20 articles, 0 quicklinks, 40 diaries, 930 comments) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 8:30:51 PM (0+)
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Reply: BRING IT ON BUSHY HE IS
WE ARE FAST APPROACHING THE TIME OF ULTIMATE INVERSION; THE TIME WHERE THE GOVERNMENT IS FREE TO DO ANYTHING IT PLEASES, WHILE THE CITIZENS MAY ACT ONLY WITH PERMISSION; WHICH IS THE TIME OF THE DARKEST PERIODS OF HUMAN HISTORY, THE TIME OF RULE BY BRUTE FORCE. ITS ALL OVER BUT THE TALKING ABOUT IT. AND THERE IS A LOT OF TALK, AND MORE TALK. IF WE DON'T ACT SOON WE WILL ALL BE SINGING A NEW TUNE,AND IT WONT BE THE, STAR SPANGLE BANER. by RICHARD SHADE (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 460 comments) on Thursday, Jan 10, 2008 at 5:09:54 AM (0+)
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Reply: Give Me Impeachment of Give Me DEATH.
Better to die fighting without a gun, than to live in bondage. At least I will be free from this hell. Ole Bushy can't possibly win the war he has manufactured. Alqaida will always have the upper hand because they don't fear death and dying when it comes to suicide attacks. Marines and Secret Commando groups don't make those pacts. I hear now they are booby trapping houses for troops, and I bet they come up with more ways to slay Golitath. There is no such thing as a military victory. They always lose. Want proof? OK...think about the first war in Earth, now think of today. We still are fighting. Who won? No one wins. Either the earth gives up war to live, or keep killing and you'll all die. You don't see Americans going in without a hope of coming back to fight the enemy. Rightly so; ole Bushy is a paper tiger. He doesn't have the guts to make peace with the Taliban, or Alqaida, or try to resolve issues peacefully. Sadly Bushy just keeps bringing it on, toward his own defeat. Such a waste. Got any opium, at least it kills the pain when we die. by Dom Jermano (20 articles, 0 quicklinks, 40 diaries, 930 comments) on Thursday, Jan 10, 2008 at 5:52:31 AM (0+)
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Thanks Tim
The number of issues that the candidates won't touch, and I'm assuming he is referring to the manufactured top tier candidates, is extraordianarily long as they don't really touch upon anything. Hey how about "The Evils of Capitalism?" Be interesting to see that broached. Not something the Paulies would touch with a ten foot presidential poll or anyone else including Kucinich. In any case Tim you've done everyone a service by starting the list and included some of the biggies. As a sidebar I hope people got the fact that the guy who was giving the god spiel was being satirical. by coyote (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 89 comments [25 recommended, 1 rejected]) on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at 8:30:55 PM (0+)
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