Comments on: Thompson skids while Romney, Paul climb in N.H. poll http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Mrs.GOP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-269994 Mrs.GOP Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:16:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-269994 Go Mitt!! beat old jonny boy,he is such a jerk! But then again there are 12 to 20 million illegal immigrants that are praying that he wins!!!!! If that happens,Goodbye USA hellow the new MEXICO!!! Now think about that before you vote for this ASSHO.. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Mitt!! beat old jonny boy,he is such a jerk! But then again there are 12 to 20 million illegal immigrants that are praying that he wins!!!!! If that happens,Goodbye USA hellow the new MEXICO!!! Now think about that before you vote for this ASSHO.. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Mr.GOP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-269908 Mr.GOP Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:06:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-269908 John Mccain for president?GOD HELP US!!!!!!!!!!! John Mccain for president?GOD HELP US!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Patrick C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-269879 Patrick C. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:02:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-269879 Once again the media has been hyping up John Mccain as if the republican party is 100% behind him!Not true at all, he won states where independence and democrats can vote for him,but just wait and see when he comes to states like Florida,and only republicans can vote, there will be such a republican revolt that once again it will show how bias and wrong they really are.Wake up America! Do you really think conservitives and true republicans have forgotten about Mccain/Kennedy,Mccain/Feingold,the gang of '14',voted against bush tax cuts twice,voted against english being the official language and said hatefull things tourds christians on and on.......Stright talk friends a liberal like that and the liberal media who hypes him up, cannot be trusted,and we cant wait till Jan 29 starting in Florida,when the real candidate is the true frontrunner!!!!!!!! Once again the media has been hyping up John Mccain as if the republican party is 100% behind him!Not true at all, he won states where independence and democrats can vote for him,but just wait and see when he comes to states like Florida,and only republicans can vote, there will be such a republican revolt that once again it will show how bias and wrong they really are.Wake up America! Do you really think conservitives and true republicans have forgotten about Mccain/Kennedy,Mccain/Feingold,the gang of '14',voted against bush tax cuts twice,voted against english being the official language and said hatefull things tourds christians on and on.......Stright talk friends a liberal like that and the liberal media who hypes him up, cannot be trusted,and we cant wait till Jan 29 starting in Florida,when the real candidate is the true frontrunner!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Roger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-237686 Roger Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:04:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-237686 It will be detrimental to our country if a Republican is elected president. Mike Huckabee thinks he's the next messiah. Mitt Romey is a a Flip- Flopper and comes off as a big fake. John McCaine and Fred Thompson both look like Death warmed over. I'm afraid that they'll keel over and die any minute. Rudy Giulianni just doesn't have the ability to lead a nation. Ron Paul rambles incoherently and thinks that the cause of every problem is the devaluation of the dollar. It will be detrimental to our country if a Republican is elected president. Mike Huckabee thinks he's the next messiah. Mitt Romey is a a Flip- Flopper and comes off as a big fake. John McCaine and Fred Thompson both look like Death warmed over. I'm afraid that they'll keel over and die any minute. Rudy Giulianni just doesn't have the ability to lead a nation. Ron Paul rambles incoherently and thinks that the cause of every problem is the devaluation of the dollar.

]]> By: Dustin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-233451 Dustin Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:28:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-233451 I WILL NOT vote for a president, who WILL NOT, & CANNOT pledge to the US Flag. How Obama is even running for president is still blowing my mind. RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT !!!!!!!!! I WILL NOT vote for a president, who WILL NOT, & CANNOT pledge to the US Flag. How Obama is even running for president is still blowing my mind.

RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT !!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-227668 Mike Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:53:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-227668 Many of Obama's votes are more anti-Clinton votes than being for Obama. The more people see of this hollow soul the less they like her........... Many of Obama's votes are more anti-Clinton votes than being for Obama. The more people see of this hollow soul the less they like her...........

]]> By: EO3 Bowen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-227451 EO3 Bowen Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:12:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-227451 RON PAUL! RON PAUL! RON PAUL! COME ON PEOPLE!!! WE NEED TO GET THE FACTS AND WORD OUT MORE FOR HIM. A POLITITION CAN'T DO IT BY HIMSELF!!! RON PAUL! RON PAUL! RON PAUL!!!!!!!! RON PAUL! RON PAUL! RON PAUL! COME ON PEOPLE!!! WE NEED TO GET THE FACTS AND WORD OUT MORE FOR HIM. A POLITITION CAN'T DO IT BY HIMSELF!!! RON PAUL! RON PAUL! RON PAUL!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Felipe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-225982 Felipe Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:40:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-225982 As an 18 year old Australian I am a firm ally of the United States! If I were American I would without any doubt vote for Ron Paul! Ron Paul’s history alone is superior to any other candidate from both the Republican and Democratic Party. Mike Huckabee is a joke! Mike Huckabee generates superficial political propaganda like: • Mike Huckabee signed a bill but never followed through with signing an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to secure training for state police officers-thus not being to enforce federal immigration law! So if you desire a President to be all talk but no action then vote for Mike Huckabee! • "This is a policy difference, but the facts are the facts — under Governor Huckabee's administration, there was never even any effort to begin negotiating with Homeland Security," said former state Rep. Jeremy Hutchinson, the Republican who sponsored the 2005 law. • In 1999 Mike Huckabee, despite numerous critical warnings, directly pushed for the release of Wayne Dumond, an evil perverted serial rapist, 25 years early! Many women and victims of the rapist wrote to Huckabee in protest, including one woman that was raped with a knife to her throat while her 3 year old daughter lay in bed next to her. Despite these letters, the Arkansas Governor refused to admit there were any letters sent to his office from the rape victims. Soon after Dumond's release in 1999, he moved to Smithville, Missouri, where he went on to rape and kill Carol Sue Shields, a 39 year old woman. Dumond went on to kill Sara Andrasek, 23 year old from Platte County, Missouri, a day before his arrest in 2001. So if your desire a President who is pitifully weak against disgusting parasites like serial rapists let alone the increasing threat of radical terrorism then vote for Mike Huckabee! • Ernie Dumas writes: “Mike Huckabee raised more taxes in 10 years in office than Bill Clinton did in his 12 years." This has to be the best quote yet. It sums up Mike Huckabee to a tee. Please research his voting record and tax hikes. • Mike Huckabee claims to make the U.S energy indeed within 10 years. Now, you tell me how that's going to happen, because Mike certainly hasn't said how it'll work. • Mike Huckabee suggests a sales tax on everything, which may mean a tax of up to 30% on all purchases. He also proposes rebate checks to people who need them. Try to imagine the bureaucracy created by figuring out who gets a monthly check. • Mike Huckabee stance on foreign Relations… I believe he's waiting for some Divine Intervention on Iraq, Iran and Pakistan. • In Mike Huckabee’s first campaign for Senate, as reported by Salon, Mike used campaign funds to pay his media consultant. But do you know the name of Mike Huckabee's media consultant..? It was Mike Huckabee. Yes, the generous and gracious Mike Huckabee exploited vital campaign money from his supporters to increase personal profit! • This is only a minute portrayal to the reality of Mike Huckabee! If you want to believe in the lies and deception of the corporate media propaganda then vote for Mike Huckabee! It’s your right! But then again it’s your future! I respect Mitt Romney deeply but this man is extremely deceitful and alters his policies on various key issues quite regularly! You do not want a President of such character! I feel sad that I waste my time discussing Rudy Giuliani but am unbelievably pleased to see that faithful Americans are not fooled by his fake artificial façade as the ‘protector’ of the American people from radical ‘terrorists!’ Rudy Giuliani FAILED the innocent people of New York on 9/11 and he is directly responsible for the murder of the firefighters who painfully perished in the Twin Towers! Rudy is a fascist individual who will continue the corrupt neo-conservative rape and exploitation of innocent American citizens! Rudy will continue the corporate military imperialism of the Middle-East and neglect vital homeland issues like the current invasion of the U.S by illegal immigrates! John McCain has a highly perverted perception of American patriotism and honor! John McCain is a dishonest individual who directly supports Bush’s support for the continuation of the U.S illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq! John McCain generates lies and deception that those within the military support him the most-LIE-Ron Paul takes that honor! If you want a President that will gracefully lead to the internal destruction of the U.S, the continued economic decline of the U.S dollar, the continued rape of civil liberties, continued imperialism of the Middle-East to further the profit of the minority of elite wealthy American’s, and finally the continued demolition of the U.S constitution, then please vote for John McCain! It’s your nation, it’s your vote, and it’s your future! A vote for McCain is not only a risk for you but the future safety and security of your children! Ron Paul is a true Republican conservative and American patriot whose allegiance isn’t with the increase profit and expansion multi-national corporations or global imperialism, but with the U.S constitution and its citizens! A VOTE FOR RON PAUL IS A VOTE FOR THE PEOPLE! FIND OUT YOURSELF, PLEASE VISIT: http://www.ronpaul2008.com/ Sincerely, Felipe As an 18 year old Australian I am a firm ally of the United States! If I were American I would without any doubt vote for Ron Paul! Ron Paul’s history alone is superior to any other candidate from both the Republican and Democratic Party.
Mike Huckabee is a joke! Mike Huckabee generates superficial political propaganda like:
• Mike Huckabee signed a bill but never followed through with signing an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to secure training for state police officers-thus not being to enforce federal immigration law! So if you desire a President to be all talk but no action then vote for Mike Huckabee!
• "This is a policy difference, but the facts are the facts — under Governor Huckabee's administration, there was never even any effort to begin negotiating with Homeland Security," said former state Rep. Jeremy Hutchinson, the Republican who sponsored the 2005 law.
• In 1999 Mike Huckabee, despite numerous critical warnings, directly pushed for the release of Wayne Dumond, an evil perverted serial rapist, 25 years early! Many women and victims of the rapist wrote to Huckabee in protest, including one woman that was raped with a knife to her throat while her 3 year old daughter lay in bed next to her. Despite these letters, the Arkansas Governor refused to admit there were any letters sent to his office from the rape victims. Soon after Dumond's release in 1999, he moved to Smithville, Missouri, where he went on to rape and kill Carol Sue Shields, a 39 year old woman. Dumond went on to kill Sara Andrasek, 23 year old from Platte County, Missouri, a day before his arrest in 2001. So if your desire a President who is pitifully weak against disgusting parasites like serial rapists let alone the increasing threat of radical terrorism then vote for Mike Huckabee!
• Ernie Dumas writes: “Mike Huckabee raised more taxes in 10 years in office than Bill Clinton did in his 12 years." This has to be the best quote yet. It sums up Mike Huckabee to a tee. Please research his voting record and tax hikes.
• Mike Huckabee claims to make the U.S energy indeed within 10 years. Now, you tell me how that's going to happen, because Mike certainly hasn't said how it'll work.
• Mike Huckabee suggests a sales tax on everything, which may mean a tax of up to 30% on all purchases. He also proposes rebate checks to people who need them. Try to imagine the bureaucracy created by figuring out who gets a monthly check.
• Mike Huckabee stance on foreign Relations… I believe he's waiting for some Divine Intervention on Iraq, Iran and Pakistan.
• In Mike Huckabee’s first campaign for Senate, as reported by Salon, Mike used campaign funds to pay his media consultant. But do you know the name of Mike Huckabee's media consultant..? It was Mike Huckabee. Yes, the generous and gracious Mike Huckabee exploited vital campaign money from his supporters to increase personal profit!
• This is only a minute portrayal to the reality of Mike Huckabee! If you want to believe in the lies and deception of the corporate media propaganda then vote for Mike Huckabee! It’s your right! But then again it’s your future!
I respect Mitt Romney deeply but this man is extremely deceitful and alters his policies on various key issues quite regularly! You do not want a President of such character!
I feel sad that I waste my time discussing Rudy Giuliani but am unbelievably pleased to see that faithful Americans are not fooled by his fake artificial façade as the ‘protector’ of the American people from radical ‘terrorists!’ Rudy Giuliani FAILED the innocent people of New York on 9/11 and he is directly responsible for the murder of the firefighters who painfully perished in the Twin Towers! Rudy is a fascist individual who will continue the corrupt neo-conservative rape and exploitation of innocent American citizens! Rudy will continue the corporate military imperialism of the Middle-East and neglect vital homeland issues like the current invasion of the U.S by illegal immigrates!
John McCain has a highly perverted perception of American patriotism and honor! John McCain is a dishonest individual who directly supports Bush’s support for the continuation of the U.S illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq! John McCain generates lies and deception that those within the military support him the most-LIE-Ron Paul takes that honor! If you want a President that will gracefully lead to the internal destruction of the U.S, the continued economic decline of the U.S dollar, the continued rape of civil liberties, continued imperialism of the Middle-East to further the profit of the minority of elite wealthy American’s, and finally the continued demolition of the U.S constitution, then please vote for John McCain! It’s your nation, it’s your vote, and it’s your future! A vote for McCain is not only a risk for you but the future safety and security of your children!
Ron Paul is a true Republican conservative and American patriot whose allegiance isn’t with the increase profit and expansion multi-national corporations or global imperialism, but with the U.S constitution and its citizens!

A VOTE FOR RON PAUL IS A VOTE FOR THE PEOPLE!

FIND OUT YOURSELF, PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Sincerely,
Felipe

]]> By: steve england http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-223810 steve england Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:55:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-223810 Dear America Your news coverage is so one sided and bias, it's like watching the suppressed Russian people back in the 1980's. You really dont see all the information, campaigns and the false information which is spoon fed to you. I am so glad to see so many of you waking up and finding out whats really going on. The American image overseas is terrible, Iv'e even met Americans who pretend they are Canadians rather than get into a debate about how there country is seen as an invading war mongering, money grabbing nation of the elite and the blind. Do yourselves a huge favour, become friends with the world again and get someone who tells it as it is, not some apple pie story told with fake sparkle teeth. Your counrty used to be great, please make it great again. If you want to see who will look after you just look at who is being funded and by what means. Dont vote for anybody which takes money from business, go for the guy who is funded by the people. Ron Paul Dear America
Your news coverage is so one sided and bias, it's like watching the suppressed Russian people back in the 1980's. You really dont see all the information, campaigns and the false information which is spoon fed to you. I am so glad to see so many of you waking up and finding out whats really going on.
The American image overseas is terrible, Iv'e even met Americans who pretend they are Canadians rather than get into a debate about how there country is seen as an invading war mongering, money grabbing nation of the elite and the blind.
Do yourselves a huge favour, become friends with the world again and get someone who tells it as it is, not some apple pie story told with fake sparkle teeth.
Your counrty used to be great, please make it great again. If you want to see who will look after you just look at who is being funded and by what means. Dont vote for anybody which takes money from business, go for the guy who is funded by the people.
Ron Paul

]]> By: Lou Ritter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-223753 Lou Ritter Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:36:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-223753 I do not understand Americans who want to vote for a man who will not pledge allegience to the flag, and whose Muslim background was emphasized when he was sworn into his office as a US Senator with his hand on the Koran. Where would a man who is not a patriot lead us in this treacherous world? I do not understand Americans who want to vote for a man who will not pledge allegience to the flag, and whose Muslim background was emphasized when he was sworn into his office as a US Senator with his hand on the Koran. Where would a man who is not a patriot lead us in this treacherous world?

]]> By: RC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-222711 RC Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:49:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-222711 Despite all this "Rawn Pawl" spam we have here.. I think Romney has New Hampshire. Despite all this "Rawn Pawl" spam we have here.. I think Romney has New Hampshire.

]]> By: Herold http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-220946 Herold Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:53:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-220946 As an African American, I have no doubt about Barack Obama's ability to run this country. However, I will support Hillary Clinton all the way because I believe if she can pick up where her husband left off, we will have a great Country again. I am an 11 year-Veteran who has been travelling quite extensively, never had we have more respect than when Bill Clinton was in the White House. We seem to care about internal issues, rightfully so, but, we also must care about our moral standing and authority around the world. The International community used to look up to us when Clinton was there and the genuinely loved us. Now, most of us hide the fact that we're Americans. That's must change. If one's looking for reasons to back Hillary Clinton, just over look the fact that there were a few scandals; just look at what where accomplished: A lot of job creation A balanced Budget A great Economy which lifted my family out of poverty Most importantly, our moral authority was outstanding around the world. I want to see that again. With Hillary in the White House, I believe there won't be any such scandals, in fact, there will be more order in our government. So, I call upon all Democrats today to support Hillary Clinton, despite the fact that some of the Republicans are trying to set the Party up for failure. They just want him to win the primaries so that they can beat him in the Fall. Do not believe the hype. Do what's right; support Hillary Clinton for a sure victory in the general elections. As an African American, I have no doubt about Barack Obama's ability to run this country. However, I will support Hillary Clinton all the way because I believe if she can pick up where her husband left off, we will have a great Country again.

I am an 11 year-Veteran who has been travelling quite extensively, never had we have more respect than when Bill Clinton was in the White House. We seem to care about internal issues, rightfully so, but, we also must care about our moral standing and authority around the world. The International community used to look up to us when Clinton was there and the genuinely loved us. Now, most of us hide the fact that we're Americans. That's must change.

If one's looking for reasons to back Hillary Clinton, just over look the fact that there were a few scandals; just look at what where accomplished:

A lot of job creation
A balanced Budget
A great Economy which lifted my family out of poverty
Most importantly, our moral authority was outstanding around the world.

I want to see that again. With Hillary in the White House, I believe there won't be any such scandals, in fact, there will be more order in our government.

So, I call upon all Democrats today to support Hillary Clinton, despite the fact that some of the Republicans are trying to set the Party up for failure. They just want him to win the primaries so that they can beat him in the Fall. Do not believe the hype. Do what's right; support Hillary Clinton for a sure victory in the general elections.

]]> By: Jeugenen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-219877 Jeugenen Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:52:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-219877 AMERICAN DILEMMA OF TYRANNY OR LIBERTY --- By definition, tyranny exists when the elected government opposes the will the majority of the American People. Today, the sacrificial illegal Iraq War on behalf Israel continues, the occupation of America by illegal aliens continues, the obstruction to completion of the border fence continues, the wealthy criminals behind the subprime mortgage scam continue to plot, the threat of recession and inflation continues to increase, the subversion of traditional religious practices continues, and women continue to be sanctioned to sacrifice the lives of their children. --- Now, several of the leading presidential candidates, desperate to get elected, have been caught repeatedly deceiving the American People by hypocrisy, lying, slandering, or cheating during debates; openly dishonoring both their Christian God and their sacred Constitution. --- The dilemma for the American People is whether to continue to live with ruinous tyranny for another 4 years; or, to revolt against the Neo-Lib and Neo-Con tyrants who are treasonously sacrificing the wealth and blood of the American People, to compensate powerful domestic and foreign lobbies for their vast sums of donated money. AMERICAN DILEMMA OF TYRANNY OR LIBERTY -

By definition, tyranny exists when the elected government opposes the will the majority of the American People. Today, the sacrificial illegal Iraq War on behalf Israel continues, the occupation of America by illegal aliens continues, the obstruction to completion of the border fence continues, the wealthy criminals behind the subprime mortgage scam continue to plot, the threat of recession and inflation continues to increase, the subversion of traditional religious practices continues, and women continue to be sanctioned to sacrifice the lives of their children. -

Now, several of the leading presidential candidates, desperate to get elected, have been caught repeatedly deceiving the American People by hypocrisy, lying, slandering, or cheating during debates; openly dishonoring both their Christian God and their sacred Constitution. -

The dilemma for the American People is whether to continue to live with ruinous tyranny for another 4 years; or, to revolt against the Neo-Lib and Neo-Con tyrants who are treasonously sacrificing the wealth and blood of the American People, to compensate powerful domestic and foreign lobbies for their vast sums of donated money.

]]> By: Kab http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-218963 Kab Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:17:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-218963 We have too much political residue from the past several years, Obama does not have this political residue, instead off adding to this he is willing to jump right in and try to straighten things out. Alot of the candidates are well qualified on both sides, I agree. Obama has spent time as a state congressman and just recently a US Congressman so his values and ideas are still intact (not as corrupted from reality as most others) If we want to see any change in the debt or current domestic problems we have accumulated it will be a long road but a road which will bring about change. So Im not saying vote one way or the other but simply ask yourself do you want to see change or should we just stick to the basic plan which we have right now? We have too much political residue from the past several years, Obama does not have this political residue, instead off adding to this he is willing to jump right in and try to straighten things out. Alot of the candidates are well qualified on both sides, I agree. Obama has spent time as a state congressman and just recently a US Congressman so his values and ideas are still intact (not as corrupted from reality as most others) If we want to see any change in the debt or current domestic problems we have accumulated it will be a long road but a road which will bring about change.
So Im not saying vote one way or the other but simply ask yourself do you want to see change or should we just stick to the basic plan which we have right now?

]]> By: Mike E., Littleton, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-172538 Mike E., Littleton, CO Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:42:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-172538 Simply put, I support the United States Constitution and therefore I support Ron Paul for President! Simply put, I support the United States Constitution and therefore I support Ron Paul for President!

]]> By: Tyler, Las Vegas, NV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-167194 Tyler, Las Vegas, NV Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:24:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-167194 It is horrible how many religious bigots we have in this country who make such horrible statements about ones beliefs. Mitt Romney served a mission as every male Mormon is encouraged to do. At age 19, they go and serve God. Whether or not you agree with the faith, understand that they do it because they love God and they pay their own way in order to serve. They go because they want to serve others. Get the facts straight. Stop the uneducated blasts! It is horrible how many religious bigots we have in this country who make such horrible statements about ones beliefs. Mitt Romney served a mission as every male Mormon is encouraged to do. At age 19, they go and serve God. Whether or not you agree with the faith, understand that they do it because they love God and they pay their own way in order to serve. They go because they want to serve others. Get the facts straight. Stop the uneducated blasts!

]]> By: AS, Lexington KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-166278 AS, Lexington KY Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:32:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-166278 Ron Paul <b>wiped the stage</b> with all the other candidates. Ron Paul wiped the stage with all the other candidates.

]]> By: Casey Hobart, IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-160931 Casey Hobart, IN Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:30:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-160931 Now this is a BRIEF overview of Ron Paul's record. Because I see on here a lot of people asking why do we keep saying that he's honest and whatnot. So just remember when these other candidates are giving these promises, that they're track record shows their inconsistencies. But for Ron Paul, here's his CONSISTENCIES: rief Overview of Congressman Paul’s Record: He has never voted to raise taxes. He has never voted for an unbalanced budget. He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership. He has never voted to raise congressional pay. He has never taken a government-paid junket. He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch. He voted against the Patriot Act. He voted against regulating the Internet. He voted against the Iraq war. He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program. He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year. Congressman Paul introduces numerous pieces of substantive legislation each year, probably more than any single member of Congress. But don't listen to me though, search him out for yourself. That's what I did...reading is fundamental. Now this is a BRIEF overview of Ron Paul's record. Because I see on here a lot of people asking why do we keep saying that he's honest and whatnot. So just remember when these other candidates are giving these promises, that they're track record shows their inconsistencies. But for Ron Paul, here's his CONSISTENCIES:

rief Overview of Congressman Paul’s Record:

He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.

He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.

He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.

Congressman Paul introduces numerous pieces of substantive legislation each year, probably more than any single member of Congress.

But don't listen to me though, search him out for yourself. That's what I did...reading is fundamental.

]]> By: Jan Nees, Norman, Oklahoma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-155826 Jan Nees, Norman, Oklahoma Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:22:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-155826 After being involved in political action for 20 years, I learned the hard way to pick a candidate with a long and I mean long track record. I also learned not to be swayed by the arugument "but they can't win." Get in and support them and they will win. After being involved in political action for 20 years, I learned the hard way to pick a candidate with a long and I mean long track record. I also learned not to be swayed by the arugument "but they can't win." Get in and support them and they will win.

]]> By: Robyn, St. Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-155106 Robyn, St. Louis, MO Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:50:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-155106 I think that the people who are running the land line polls are going to be very surprised after the primaries. They need to realize that a lot of people don't even have land lines anymore and that there are a lot of people paying attention to politics this year that have not voted in over 20 years because they were so sick and tired of business as usual. They realized that the major media tended to only cover the candidates that they felt had the most drama in their lives so that they could sell more airtime and newspapers. This time people have more ways to get information than the old way of just the television and newspaper. Ron Paul's voting history can be verified on the government sites and even though I don't agree with all of his ideas I appreciate the fact that his voting record has been consistent. He is the only candidate who takes his oath to protect the constitution seriously. GO RON PAUL. I think that the people who are running the land line polls are going to be very surprised after the primaries. They need to realize that a lot of people don't even have land lines anymore and that there are a lot of people paying attention to politics this year that have not voted in over 20 years because they were so sick and tired of business as usual. They realized that the major media tended to only cover the candidates that they felt had the most drama in their lives so that they could sell more airtime and newspapers. This time people have more ways to get information than the old way of just the television and newspaper. Ron Paul's voting history can be verified on the government sites and even though I don't agree with all of his ideas I appreciate the fact that his voting record has been consistent. He is the only candidate who takes his oath to protect the constitution seriously. GO RON PAUL.

]]> By: Hal Meeks, Carthage, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-152975 Hal Meeks, Carthage, NC Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:25:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-152975 I appreciate Congressman Paul's candor. If he had same amount of time and the same questions as the "top-tier" candidates in debates his numbers would probably be higher. Anyone who advocates small government, less spending, lower taxes and a more sane foreign policy definitely has my support and vote. I appreciate Congressman Paul's candor. If he had same amount of time and the same questions as the "top-tier" candidates in debates his numbers would probably be higher. Anyone who advocates small government, less spending, lower taxes and a more sane foreign policy definitely has my support and vote.

]]> By: Sarah, San Diego, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-152973 Sarah, San Diego, CA Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:15:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-152973 Dear Professor (and everyone else confused about Ron Paul's stances), The "Issues" section is pretty sparse. Check under "Learn" and "Dr. Paul's Writings" for more details and information. Dear Professor (and everyone else confused about Ron Paul's stances),

The "Issues" section is pretty sparse. Check under "Learn" and "Dr. Paul's Writings" for more details and information.

]]> By: Jack, Fort Myers, Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-151888 Jack, Fort Myers, Fl Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:24:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-151888 To all the hopeful smiling candidates: What will you do to stem the rampant loss of "blue-collar" and "white-collar" outside of the United States? My guess...it isn't even on your radar. To all the hopeful smiling candidates: What will you do to stem the rampant loss of "blue-collar" and "white-collar" outside of the United States? My guess...it isn't even on your radar.

]]> By: jared http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-151630 jared Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:26:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-151630 I just don't like how Romney has been attacking the other candidates as much as he has. A month or two back that's all I remember seeing is that Romney was either attacking Guiliani for "safe havens" for illegals, or he was attacking Obama for nitpicky stuff that Obama was actually right for. I'm sick and tired of all that political attacking crap. Same with Clinton. Clinton might be more hypocritical than Romney. This is why I like Obama the best. Even though he has been attacking a little bit recently, he still at least tries to stay away from attacking others for his benefit. I just don't like how Romney has been attacking the other candidates as much as he has. A month or two back that's all I remember seeing is that Romney was either attacking Guiliani for "safe havens" for illegals, or he was attacking Obama for nitpicky stuff that Obama was actually right for. I'm sick and tired of all that political attacking crap. Same with Clinton. Clinton might be more hypocritical than Romney.
This is why I like Obama the best. Even though he has been attacking a little bit recently, he still at least tries to stay away from attacking others for his benefit.

]]> By: Elle, Austin, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-151261 Elle, Austin, Texas Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:19:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-151261 Mitt Romney scares me (not as much as Guliani). I'm reading a book called "Shattered Dreams" about life as a Mormon wife. That religion makes Islam look liberal. Romney has flip flopped on his stands as a result of trying to get elected. Only one man is a true statesman, honest, forthcoming about his views and philosophy with 10 terms in Congress. His views are based on the Constitution and favors the American citizens over the war mongering machine. He's our best friend. If only those threatened by his candidacy would cease and desist trying to spin his views. I'm reading Ron Paul's book right now and it brings tears to my eyes of something we lost in this country, something basic--a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. God Bless Ron Paul! Mitt Romney scares me (not as much as Guliani). I'm reading a book called "Shattered Dreams" about life as a Mormon wife. That religion makes Islam look liberal. Romney has flip flopped on his stands as a result of trying to get elected.

Only one man is a true statesman, honest, forthcoming about his views and philosophy with 10 terms in Congress. His views are based on the Constitution and favors the American citizens over the war mongering machine. He's our best friend. If only those threatened by his candidacy would cease and desist trying to spin his views. I'm reading Ron Paul's book right now and it brings tears to my eyes of something we lost in this country, something basic–a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. God Bless Ron Paul!

]]> By: Chris, Pensacola FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-151034 Chris, Pensacola FL Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:32:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-151034 Clyde, That's the most I've laughed in some time. Good stuff. Chris Clyde,

That's the most I've laughed in some time. Good stuff.

Chris

]]> By: Dean, New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-151032 Dean, New York Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:31:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-151032 If the value of the US dollar continues to sink we will be in serious trouble. Your bank accounts are being continually devalued through further spending and borrowing. Our "economic prosperity" right now is a sham - its based on borrowed money and an injection of currency into the markets. Where the Canadian Dollar used to be worth $0.62, its greater than $1. The Euro has appreciated from $0.80 to $1.40 nowadays. Britich pound used to be worth $1.4, now its greater than $2. Why is this? Cause the US government keeps printing and borrowing money, and spending it. The only candidate who has a clear plan to fix this is Ron Paul. Without serious change we are facing the possibility of hyperinflation, and increasingly rising costs. Oil will continue to rise to reflect the currency devaluation - pretty soon it will reach $4 a gal because Europeans have more spending power due to the value of their currency - and it will be cheaper for them, the chinese, and other foreign countries in relation to us since oil is priced in the US Dollar. If the value of the US dollar continues to sink we will be in serious trouble. Your bank accounts are being continually devalued through further spending and borrowing. Our "economic prosperity" right now is a sham – its based on borrowed money and an injection of currency into the markets. Where the Canadian Dollar used to be worth $0.62, its greater than $1. The Euro has appreciated from $0.80 to $1.40 nowadays. Britich pound used to be worth $1.4, now its greater than $2. Why is this? Cause the US government keeps printing and borrowing money, and spending it. The only candidate who has a clear plan to fix this is Ron Paul. Without serious change we are facing the possibility of hyperinflation, and increasingly rising costs. Oil will continue to rise to reflect the currency devaluation – pretty soon it will reach $4 a gal because Europeans have more spending power due to the value of their currency – and it will be cheaper for them, the chinese, and other foreign countries in relation to us since oil is priced in the US Dollar.

]]> By: Val Davydov, Agawam, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150982 Val Davydov, Agawam, MA Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:13:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150982 Can someone please list some of Ron Paul's accomplishments? I am tired of hearing from his supporters that he is an honest and smart guy. Is this all he's got? Put some meat on the bone, please? Your "honest" and "smart" remarks are getting to be very lame. Can someone please list some of Ron Paul's accomplishments? I am tired of hearing from his supporters that he is an honest and smart guy. Is this all he's got? Put some meat on the bone, please? Your "honest" and "smart" remarks are getting to be very lame.

]]> By: Jack, Buenos Aires, Argentina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150404 Jack, Buenos Aires, Argentina Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:18:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150404 Do any of you know about Mormonism and how crazy it is? Read Jon Krakower's UNDER THE BANNER OF GOD and find out. Maybe it shouldn't matter, and maybe Christianity is just as crazy, but it'll make you think. As far as his RESUME that many are so excited about. This is PRESIDENT we're talking about. This guy is in no way qualified to lead our country. And to those who think Ron Paul is crazy, or that his ideas are, remember that he is PRAGMATIC as to what he would be able to achieve. His foreign policy ideas are interesting and must be looked at in the LONG TERM. The only candidate other than Paul who I think could lead us is JOE BIDEN. Check him out. Do any of you know about Mormonism and how crazy it is? Read Jon Krakower's UNDER THE BANNER OF GOD and find out. Maybe it shouldn't matter, and maybe Christianity is just as crazy, but it'll make you think.

As far as his RESUME that many are so excited about. This is PRESIDENT we're talking about. This guy is in no way qualified to lead our country.

And to those who think Ron Paul is crazy, or that his ideas are, remember that he is PRAGMATIC as to what he would be able to achieve. His foreign policy ideas are interesting and must be looked at in the LONG TERM.

The only candidate other than Paul who I think could lead us is JOE BIDEN. Check him out.

]]> By: Melissa, Bedford, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150384 Melissa, Bedford, TX Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:11:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150384 I can't wait for Ron Paul to be the new President! I can't wait for Ron Paul to be the new President!

]]> By: Andrew Smith, Haslett, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150360 Andrew Smith, Haslett, MI Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:05:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150360 Come on CNN! That's two posts of mine you refused to publish. What's the matter, don't like the truth getting out? Anybody who claims Ron Paul isn't for free trade just doesn't understand his positions. I suggest you go on youtube and watch some of his speeches and you might get it. Withdrawing from international trade organizations and removes artificial constraints placed on US trade by those organizations, by the federal government, and protects US sovereignty. Ron Paul is all about inclusion: working with other nations instead of attacking them, working with Congress to get back to the Constitutional values that founded this country, working with the people to police themselves and protect their own rights and property, and to take care of themselves instead of the welfare state so many people would like to see, giving up their own freedom to others. Talk about family values, Paul has many children and grandchildren, didn't let them get into debt going to college, opposes abortion in practice and in theory, delivered over 4000 babies as an OB, supports Second Amendment protection rights and property rights. Just because we take care of our own, that doesn't mean we crawl into a shell and ignore the world. Diplomacy and free trade all over the world promotes trust and cooperation, not division and aggression like the current US policy. Get it right people and do your research to know what the men really stands for! Come on CNN! That's two posts of mine you refused to publish. What's the matter, don't like the truth getting out?

Anybody who claims Ron Paul isn't for free trade just doesn't understand his positions. I suggest you go on youtube and watch some of his speeches and you might get it. Withdrawing from international trade organizations and removes artificial constraints placed on US trade by those organizations, by the federal government, and protects US sovereignty. Ron Paul is all about inclusion: working with other nations instead of attacking them, working with Congress to get back to the Constitutional values that founded this country, working with the people to police themselves and protect their own rights and property, and to take care of themselves instead of the welfare state so many people would like to see, giving up their own freedom to others.

Talk about family values, Paul has many children and grandchildren, didn't let them get into debt going to college, opposes abortion in practice and in theory, delivered over 4000 babies as an OB, supports Second Amendment protection rights and property rights. Just because we take care of our own, that doesn't mean we crawl into a shell and ignore the world. Diplomacy and free trade all over the world promotes trust and cooperation, not division and aggression like the current US policy.

Get it right people and do your research to know what the men really stands for!

]]> By: trent porter, tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150235 trent porter, tx Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:28:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150235 I'm starting to notice that CNN is no longer labeling Dr. Ron Paul as "long shot" :) this is such good news. i am sooo happy that Ron Paul is starting to get up in these polls. i love the Constutition, i love personal freedom, therefore i will vote Ron Paul 2008! I'm starting to notice that CNN is no longer labeling Dr. Ron Paul as "long shot" :) this is such good news. i am sooo happy that Ron Paul is starting to get up in these polls. i love the Constutition, i love personal freedom, therefore i will vote Ron Paul 2008!

]]> By: Barney, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150233 Barney, NY Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:27:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150233 Any idea if NH Primary votes are going to be hand counted? Or is the vote being decided by Diebold as in the Iowa straw poll? Any idea if NH Primary votes are going to be hand counted?

Or is the vote being decided by Diebold as in the Iowa straw poll?

]]> By: anne s., ann arbor mi. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150204 anne s., ann arbor mi. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:13:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150204 Romney is a totally cool guy who is not desperate for the Presidency the way Billary is. He will bring the world's greatest military back into the full glory and honor it deserves. He will not stand by while tax dollars are frettered away on Woodstock Museums when that money should be going to veterans' care. He will not raise anyone's taxes. He will try to return America to a family-oriented place. Let the liberal hordes denigrate our nation and allow our children to become adults at age ten. Let the liberals try to turn our country into a communist state. With Mitt Romney as our leader, we're in good hands . Romney is a totally cool guy who is not desperate for the Presidency the way Billary is. He will bring the world's greatest military back into the full glory and honor it deserves. He will not stand by while tax dollars are frettered away on Woodstock Museums when that money should be going to veterans' care. He will not raise anyone's taxes. He will try to return America to a family-oriented place. Let the liberal hordes denigrate our nation and allow our children to become adults at age ten. Let the liberals try to turn our country into a communist state. With Mitt Romney as our leader, we're in good hands .

]]> By: Brad Dallas TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150083 Brad Dallas TX Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:43:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150083 Chad Spence, During my 29 years of being a Mormon, I've never heard of the planet Kolob. Thanks for educating me! Ken, I'm glad you think serving as a missionary in Paris is a walk in the park, but it's no vacation. I actually served in the south of France (beautiful white sand beaches, palm trees), but I can tell you if you knew anything about what missionaries sacrifice on their missions, it won't seem like a vacation. You don't see friends or family for two years, no dating girls, no suntanning on the beach, no shopping the local boutiques, etc. You go door to door almost every day for two years (almost 3 in Romney's case) rejected by 99% of the people you talk to. And as for "ditching the draft," he left for his mission in '66, the war started in '69, so he was at the end of his mission. He must have had some magical hingdsight to know to leave when he did to not go to a war that hadn't started yet! Chad Spence,

During my 29 years of being a Mormon, I've never heard of the planet Kolob. Thanks for educating me!

Ken,
I'm glad you think serving as a missionary in Paris is a walk in the park, but it's no vacation. I actually served in the south of France (beautiful white sand beaches, palm trees), but I can tell you if you knew anything about what missionaries sacrifice on their missions, it won't seem like a vacation. You don't see friends or family for two years, no dating girls, no suntanning on the beach, no shopping the local boutiques, etc. You go door to door almost every day for two years (almost 3 in Romney's case) rejected by 99% of the people you talk to.

And as for "ditching the draft," he left for his mission in '66, the war started in '69, so he was at the end of his mission. He must have had some magical hingdsight to know to leave when he did to not go to a war that hadn't started yet!

]]> By: F.T. Greenville SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150082 F.T. Greenville SC Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:43:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-150082 Thompson's skids? Gross! Looks like CNN is getting into the Fred Thompson/Adult Diapers humor. Thompson's skids? Gross! Looks like CNN is getting into the Fred Thompson/Adult Diapers humor.

]]> By: Thomas, KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149973 Thomas, KY Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:23:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149973 After reviewing ALL the cadidates dems/reps I have come to the conclusion that RON PAUL would be the best person for the job! He's getting my vote! RON PAUL 2008! After reviewing ALL the cadidates dems/reps I have come to the conclusion that RON PAUL would be the best person for the job! He's getting my vote!

RON PAUL 2008!

]]> By: Mike, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149953 Mike, NY Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:19:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149953 Chris, Middletown: "Giuliani…like it or not…he's the only moderate running…its time to end the fringes of the party running the game" Right, let's all go down the path of endless war and financial ruin together! I'm a small government man who doesn't like any of the Democrats, but I will not, under any circumstances, vote for Giuliani. The man is so authoritarian, so war-mongering, I'd actually feel compelled to buy myself a gun on January 20, 2009. And how would Ron Paul isolate the US? He wants to trade and talk with everybody. Or are bombs the new global language? Chris, Middletown:
"Giuliani…like it or not…he's the only moderate running…its time to end the fringes of the party running the game"

Right, let's all go down the path of endless war and financial ruin together!

I'm a small government man who doesn't like any of the Democrats, but I will not, under any circumstances, vote for Giuliani. The man is so authoritarian, so war-mongering, I'd actually feel compelled to buy myself a gun on January 20, 2009.

And how would Ron Paul isolate the US? He wants to trade and talk with everybody. Or are bombs the new global language?

]]> By: Clyde, Escanaba, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149849 Clyde, Escanaba, MI Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:38:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149849 While elections are certainly rigged and voters manipulated by the media, it is reassuring to see that some semblance of our democratic process is emerging in the collapse of the Fred Thompson campaign. Thank God conservative voters aren't being duped again into thinking a guy with a slow southern accent who could crack some good one-liners at the bar is a qualification for running our government. We learned that lesson the hard way, but at least we learned it. While elections are certainly rigged and voters manipulated by the media, it is reassuring to see that some semblance of our democratic process is emerging in the collapse of the Fred Thompson campaign.

Thank God conservative voters aren't being duped again into thinking a guy with a slow southern accent who could crack some good one-liners at the bar is a qualification for running our government. We learned that lesson the hard way, but at least we learned it.

]]> By: Ken, Medford MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149758 Ken, Medford MA Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:34:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149758 Lets get something straight. Romney's a phony and an opportunist. As governor he was traveling out of the state two years running for president out of a four year term in MA . He used the state and people as a stepping stone. He had the state borrow to balance the budget. He left the state with a more than billion dollar deficit. His model health plan is already in the red. He saved the olympics with a massive bailout from the federal government. He avoided military service by being a missionary in Paris (that's tough). He's sales man, he'll say or do anything to make the sale like "evolve " his positions. He'll smile as he robs you blind and sends you children off to war.. He's also wicked thin skinned. He'll be cut to ribbons in the general election. I don't care about his religion. It's just as wacky as all the others, it's just a more recent wacky religion. Lets get something straight. Romney's a phony and an opportunist. As governor he was traveling out of the state two years running for president out of a four year term in MA . He used the state and people as a stepping stone. He had the state borrow to balance the budget. He left the state with a more than billion dollar deficit. His model health plan is already in the red. He saved the olympics with a massive bailout from the federal government. He avoided military service by being a missionary in Paris (that's tough). He's sales man, he'll say or do anything to make the sale like "evolve " his positions. He'll smile as he robs you blind and sends you children off to war.. He's also wicked thin skinned. He'll be cut to ribbons in the general election. I don't care about his religion. It's just as wacky as all the others, it's just a more recent wacky religion.

]]> By: Chris, Middletown, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149745 Chris, Middletown, CT Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:27:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149745 Ron Paul is like that friend you have with 90% good ideas...its the other 10% that are scarey - he's a nut job....eliminating the CIA and FBI....and isolating the US (in a global economy) - I know you want change....but a Ron Paul is not what the country needs...we no longer need the right wing candidates (who isolate the "moderate" middle) and we don't need a left/socialist candidate who also isolates the "moderate" middle - so....that leaves the only moderate running...Giuliani...like it or not...he's the only moderate running...its time to end the fringes of the party running the game Ron Paul is like that friend you have with 90% good ideas...its the other 10% that are scarey – he's a nut job....eliminating the CIA and FBI....and isolating the US (in a global economy) – I know you want change....but a Ron Paul is not what the country needs...we no longer need the right wing candidates (who isolate the "moderate" middle) and we don't need a left/socialist candidate who also isolates the "moderate" middle – so....that leaves the only moderate running...Giuliani...like it or not...he's the only moderate running...its time to end the fringes of the party running the game

]]> By: proud2bliberal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149734 proud2bliberal Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:15:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149734 Laura, You have just stated every reason that Romney will NEVER win the general election. We've had our fill of 'compassionate conservatism' now go back under a rock and read your bible. Laura,
You have just stated every reason that Romney will NEVER win the general election. We've had our fill of 'compassionate conservatism' now go back under a rock and read your bible.

]]> By: Chris, Pensacola FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149730 Chris, Pensacola FL Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:12:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149730 S. Rainsford North Woodstock NH, You're about a year late with that news bro. Although it doesn't reflect on Ron Paul, many good and bad people are for him. I'm sure many gang members and Black Panthers are for Obama. What cares what color someone is? The main thing we need to be concerned about is the bankers and communists who are behing all the others. When commy rule comes down, it won't matter what color you are then. By the way, I deny the holocaust. What, are you going to put me in jail for my beliefs? I didn't say I don't like Jews. I like the ones from the bible surely. Why can't I say the holocaust and global warming are false? S. Rainsford North Woodstock NH,

You're about a year late with that news bro. Although it doesn't reflect on Ron Paul, many good and bad people are for him. I'm sure many gang members and Black Panthers are for Obama. What cares what color someone is?

The main thing we need to be concerned about is the bankers and communists who are behing all the others. When commy rule comes down, it won't matter what color you are then.

By the way, I deny the holocaust. What, are you going to put me in jail for my beliefs? I didn't say I don't like Jews. I like the ones from the bible surely. Why can't I say the holocaust and global warming are false?

]]> By: Matt, Harrisburg PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149703 Matt, Harrisburg PA Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:49:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149703 Mitt Romney has executive-style hair so he would make a great president. Regrettably, that is the state of the average voter. Joe Biden is what we need. He isn't gaggling on a silver spoon and he has more foreign affairs experience than any other republican or democratic candidate. Pay attention to what the man says (even if the media don't). Vote Joe. Mitt Romney has executive-style hair so he would make a great president. Regrettably, that is the state of the average voter. Joe Biden is what we need. He isn't gaggling on a silver spoon and he has more foreign affairs experience than any other republican or democratic candidate. Pay attention to what the man says (even if the media don't). Vote Joe.

]]> By: Shawnie Cannon, Grants Pass OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149687 Shawnie Cannon, Grants Pass OR Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:29:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149687 There are a lot of urban legends floating around about Mormon beliefs and a couple are on this thread, also personal accounts that ring false with mainstream Mormonism. If you really want to know what they believe and how they believe it, the most pure source is lds.org or an active LDS friend/neighbor/co-worker. You won't get real info off this thread or others like it. They have an agenda to twist and malign. Good news is America is growing up and more people are walking away from anti-Mormonism than picking it up. Bigotry is out of style. There are a lot of urban legends floating around about Mormon beliefs and a couple are on this thread, also personal accounts that ring false with mainstream Mormonism. If you really want to know what they believe and how they believe it, the most pure source is lds.org or an active LDS friend/neighbor/co-worker. You won't get real info off this thread or others like it. They have an agenda to twist and malign. Good news is America is growing up and more people are walking away from anti-Mormonism than picking it up. Bigotry is out of style.

]]> By: W. Gary Johnson, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149673 W. Gary Johnson, New York, NY Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:18:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149673 Whoever thought Thompson would be another Reagan must have been surprised to see the veteran actor flub his lines during the GOP debates. Then there's Ron Paul: He started the summer at around 1%. Doubled to 2% and by early fall, he was at 4%. Now he's doubled again to 8%. At that rate of growth, he could win NH. Whoever thought Thompson would be another Reagan must have been surprised to see the veteran actor flub his lines during the GOP debates.
Then there's Ron Paul: He started the summer at around 1%. Doubled to 2% and by early fall, he was at 4%. Now he's doubled again to 8%. At that rate of growth, he could win NH.

]]> By: AJ; Montpelier, VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149640 AJ; Montpelier, VT Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:45:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149640 Oh brother, how did a article about Thompson suddenly become all about that idiot Ron Paul? Ohhhhh he's got some momentum going. What, that means his numbers have come just up to the side of the gutter??? Loser + loser still equals, oh I dont know, LOSER.. Oh brother, how did a article about Thompson suddenly become all about that idiot Ron Paul? Ohhhhh he's got some momentum going. What, that means his numbers have come just up to the side of the gutter???
Loser + loser still equals, oh I dont know, LOSER..

]]> By: Chad Spence, Orlando FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149618 Chad Spence, Orlando FL Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:56:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149618 How anyone could vote for "Drag Queen" Guiliani or "Captain Kolob" Mitt Romney is beyond me. Simply type in Guiliani Drag into Google and you'll see what I mean. Romney, if he's a good Mormon, believes him God lives on the planet Kolob. Again, Google Mormon Kolob and you'll see what I mean. Viva Ron Paul! How anyone could vote for "Drag Queen" Guiliani or "Captain Kolob" Mitt Romney is beyond me. Simply type in Guiliani Drag into Google and you'll see what I mean. Romney, if he's a good Mormon, believes him God lives on the planet Kolob. Again, Google Mormon Kolob and you'll see what I mean. Viva Ron Paul!

]]> By: Professor http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149596 Professor Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:25:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149596 Joe, then you'd better get Ron Paul's official campaign web site to start being informative. The ISSUES section is terrible. The text of his speeches should be posted there along with links to video, and he should have a blog on his site. Why not? It is his campaign site, right. I can figure out where many of the other candidates stand on the issues from their campaign web sites. Ron Paul, not so clear. I understand that I could read his books, etc, but he needs more on his official campaign web site if he wants to reach the mainstream. Joe, then you'd better get Ron Paul's official campaign web site to start being informative. The ISSUES section is terrible. The text of his speeches should be posted there along with links to video, and he should have a blog on his site. Why not? It is his campaign site, right. I can figure out where many of the other candidates stand on the issues from their campaign web sites. Ron Paul, not so clear. I understand that I could read his books, etc, but he needs more on his official campaign web site if he wants to reach the mainstream.

]]> By: Addison, Davis CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149592 Addison, Davis CA Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:57:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/19/thompson-skids-while-romney-paul-climb-in-nh-poll/#comment-149592 Texas Professor: Mr. Paul agrees that we need to work with other people, and I'd suggest that he supports open trade, travel, and relations more strongly than any other candidate. Further, we can be sure his devotion to those concepts is genuine, not merely a fleeting product of political expediency. He merely believes that our government should not butt into the internal affairs of other countries, or attempt to spread our values and interest by force (directly or indirectly). He has pretty good logical, historical, and philosophical arguments to back him up. What is it about modern society that has suddenly made that concept insane? (By the way, I tend to think we should exercise our power around the world to advance "good", but given Mr. Paul's character and other policies, and the fact that his foreign policy would work out just fine and save hundreds of billions of dollars each year, I will support him anyway.) Texas Professor:

Mr. Paul agrees that we need to work with other people, and I'd suggest that he supports open trade, travel, and relations more strongly than any other candidate. Further, we can be sure his devotion to those concepts is genuine, not merely a fleeting product of political expediency. He merely believes that our government should not butt into the internal affairs of other countries, or attempt to spread our values and interest by force (directly or indirectly). He has pretty good logical, historical, and philosophical arguments to back him up. What is it about modern society that has suddenly made that concept insane? (By the way, I tend to think we should exercise our power around the world to advance "good", but given Mr. Paul's character and other policies, and the fact that his foreign policy would work out just fine and save hundreds of billions of dollars each year, I will support him anyway.)

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