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{CC}StealthBlue
United States41117 Posts
He even dodges the question of why SC should for him. I mean really... | ||
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ticklishmusic
United States15977 Posts
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ZERG_RUSSIAN
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liberal
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On January 20 2012 11:52 acker wrote: ...well, that's good for Paul, but I kind of wanted to hear the crazy from the rest of the candidates  I wish we could stop relying on labels like "crazy" in this political system. If anyone has a serious disagreement with a politician, it needs to be articulated and endlessly articulated until either the people finally either accept it or reject it. If we resort to a battle of labels, we are no better than the politicians who themselves fight an endless war of placing or avoiding labels. A dumbed down or ad hominem political system will never be good for the pursuit of democracy or progress. | ||
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KgKris
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acker
United States2958 Posts
South Carolina is known for it's commitment to liberty? Just as California is known for its flirtations with serfdom. On January 20 2012 11:57 liberal wrote: I wish we could stop relying on labels like "crazy" in this political system. If anyone has a serious disagreement with a politician, it needs to be articulated and endlessly articulated until either the people finally either accept it or reject it. If we resort to a battle of labels, we are no better than the politicians who themselves fight an endless war of placing or avoiding labels. A dumbed down or ad hominem political system will never be good for the pursuit of democracy or progress. I direct you to any previous transcript of a 2011/2012 Republican debate featuring Iran as a subject. The crazy comes out hard. | ||
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unit
United States2621 Posts
On January 20 2012 11:58 KgKris wrote: I am so embarrassed to be an american on TL right now as am i, hoping for ron paul though | ||
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Lavalamp799
United States554 Posts
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xDaunt
United States17988 Posts
As for Romney, he needs to up his game and take the gloves off. He's too milquetoast, and it's preventing him from sealing the deal on the nomination. Santorum is like a nasty chihuahua. He knows he's the little guy up there and tries too hard to overcompensate. Paul was Paul. Fortunately for him, foreign policy issues did not really come up. | ||
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ticklishmusic
United States15977 Posts
Given that, looks like Romney is going to win SC, though with probably a weaker margin. Gingrich/ Paul are going to be close together for second/third (Paul second I hope), and Santorum is going to be last. | ||
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FeUerFlieGe
United States1193 Posts
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acker
United States2958 Posts
On January 20 2012 12:00 FeUerFlieGe wrote: Paul and Gingrich are the only ones who can beat Obama and stand up to him in debates. Paul and Gingrich can't stand up to Obama. Romney certainly can, but not in a debate. Probably in economy, which would be good enough to win if Europe keels over. | ||
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liberal
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On January 20 2012 12:00 ticklishmusic wrote: K, so I'd say Paul is the winner of this debate- he looked presidential, fended off the attacks well and managed to avoid making anything really controversial. Gingrich is second because he was pretty witty, but the wife issue is going to hurt. Santorum got torn apart from all sides. But, Romney is covered in blood and the sharks can smell it. Everyone got a piece of him tonight. Pretty good assessment, I agree with all the points here, although I only saw the latter half of the debate. | ||
ArvickHero
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{CC}StealthBlue
United States41117 Posts
Newt Gingrich - B+ - Quick responses, especially with SC voters regarding the economy. Ron Paul - A - Good answers as usual, brings up issues many Americans agree/concerned with. Romney - D+ - Crashed and burned on the tax issue, dodged several questions by going to the repetitive attack Obama, Roman Empire theory of Military strength, then said he won't release last years tax returns because he doesn't want Obama to win. Then suggest increase Government by proposing National I.D. Cards.\ Santorum - C - What can you say about Santorum, he wasn't as bad as Romney. | ||
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allecto
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acker
United States2958 Posts
On January 20 2012 12:02 allecto wrote: After that debate, I'm seriously confused how Romney has been the frontrunner for so long. Did he do something right sometime in the distant past or is it just more funding? He's so ambivalent about his position everyone can reluctantly stand for him. Especially since he's the only one who can beat Obama. But few people actually like him. | ||
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Serpico
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Lavalamp799
United States554 Posts
On January 20 2012 12:00 ticklishmusic wrote: K, so I'd say Paul is the winner of this debate- he looked presidential, fended off the attacks well and managed to avoid making anything really controversial. Gingrich is second because he was pretty witty, but the wife issue is going to hurt. Santorum got torn apart from all sides. But, Romney is covered in blood and the sharks can smell it. Everyone got a piece of him tonight. I'd say Paul got the least out of this debate. The other three just seemed to discuss amongst themselves and almost ignore Paul for most of the debate. I think Gingrich "won" the debate, especially coming out firing at the start. Romney is always extremely well spoken and knows how to get the cheers, so I think it was a fairly positive debate for him as well. One thing I noticed about Romney tonight is how he said his one regret was he wished all the times he attacked Paul, Gingrich, or Santorum that he was attacking Obama instead. It's like he's speaking as if he already won the nomination, and is switching his focus on Obama now. | ||
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acker
United States2958 Posts
On January 20 2012 12:03 Serpico wrote: Is Paul the only one who mentioned cutting military spending overseas? Everyone else subscribes to Roman Empire Theory. Except Huntsman, who withdrew. | ||
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