2012 Presidential Race Thread

[Irish]

FACT: Ron Paul will never get elected POTUS.

FACT: RP is the absolute best option to restore our country to it's once great status.

[Packman73]

Herman Cain at this point.

Same here.

[jmp45]

Herman Cain here too..

[nickdrak]

FACT: RP is the absolute best option to restore our country to it's once great status.

I like some of what RP stands for, but he is way off on some major issues. Aside from that, he is un-electable as POTUS.

[Irish]

I like some of what RP stands for, but he is way off on some major issues. Aside from that, he is un-electable as POTUS.

In the interest of discussion and to further my thought process please list specific examples of where you think he's way off. I'm not interested in arguing but would like to hear more of your thoughts to further our discussion.

[Sensei]

In the interest of discussion and to further my thought process please list specific examples of where you think he's way off. I'm not interested in arguing but would like to hear more of your thoughts to further our discussion.

His foreign policy is a little wacky - specifically how it pertains to the Middle East and Israel. While many of us would like to decrease our commitments to this region, a withdrawal to the degree that he recommends could destabilize the region and threaten Israel's safety. His comments against the UBL raid (basically said that the raid was illegal and violated Pakistans sovereignty) solidified him as a fringe element within the Republican Party.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/201...n-killing.html

Having said that, his domestic policies seem reasonable.

[ForTehNguyen]

His comments against the UBL raid (basically said that the raid was illegal and violated Pakistans sovereignty) solidified him as a fringe element within the Republican Party.

Having said that, his domestic policies seem reasonable.

so how would we like it if China was doing covert raids killing terrorists inside US borders endangering US citizens

[nickdrak]

so how would we like it if China was doing covert raids killing terrorists inside US borders endangering US citizens

Seriously? This is a complete apples to oranges comparison. Quite ridiculous actually.

The USA doesnt harbor terrorists.

[nickdrak]

In the interest of discussion and to further my thought process please list specific examples of where you think he's way off. I'm not interested in arguing but would like to hear more of your thoughts to further our discussion.

Basically what has recently been posted in-terms of his foreign policy stances is where I draw the line with him. His recent comments on gay marriage, and some of where he stands on the legalization of ALL currently illegal drugs is also an issue for me.

[Magic_Salad0892]

Basically what has recently been posted in-terms of his foreign policy stances is where I draw the line with him. His recent comments on gay marriage, and some of where he stands on the legalization of ALL currently illegal drugs is also an issue for me.

If you can throw me a like I'd really appreciate it, Nick.

Also:

The USA doesn't harbor terrorists intentionally.

People that other countries consider terrorists (that aren't even on our radar) could very well come here without us knowing it. At least I think so.