http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662 A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:05:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54477 Reminder: Ron Paul and Polls @ Ales Rarus Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:46:14 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54477 [...] at Pollster.com predicted the finishing order and vote percentages for the Republican primary, as I expected they would. Therefore, I'll repeat my previous admonition [...] http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54392 Funky Dung Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:31:22 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54392 Frankly, at this point I think the word "conservative" has been twisted, spun, mutilated, and mauled to the point that I wouldn't touch it with a 10 meter cattle prod. I have no desire whatsoever to be attached to it. If asked my political leanings, I'll likely answer "constitutional libertarian". http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54384 Steve Nicoloso Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:50:11 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54384 I thought "Paulites" were to be referred to as "Paulistas", an early term of derision that has been embraced... Kinda like "papist". Other than that, right on target Eric. I think there are simply too many GOP party regulars that have drunk the kool-aid of big-state, perpetual war "conservatism" (which is, of course, nothing of the sort). It therefore looks bad for Dr. Paul, but that isn't any reason not to support him. Maybe it sets him up for an independent run. And if that independent run is against a lineup of Obama/Hillary and Giuliani/Romney, I have no problem pulling the lever for Paul... and sending him money... even if he cannot win. He's fighting for the soul of conservatism (rightly construed). Win or lose, the fight is what matters, and he might very well (a la Goldwater/Reagan) open the door for a future, more coherent, more populist conservatism.
Other than that, right on target Eric. I think there are simply too many GOP party regulars that have drunk the kool-aid of big-state, perpetual war "conservatism" (which is, of course, nothing of the sort). It therefore looks bad for Dr. Paul, but that isn't any reason not to support him. Maybe it sets him up for an independent run. And if that independent run is against a lineup of Obama/Hillary and Giuliani/Romney, I have no problem pulling the lever for Paul… and sending him money… even if he cannot win. He's fighting for the soul of conservatism (rightly construed). Win or lose, the fight is what matters, and he might very well (a la Goldwater/Reagan) open the door for a future, more coherent, more populist conservatism.]]> http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54085 Funky Dung Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:22:31 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54085 Thanks for the kind words. :) ]]> http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54029 Sieglinde Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:49:24 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54029 Well said. I'm referring my readers to you, because like you I'm a Paulite, but I'm not nearly as eloquent. You are truly a rare bird! http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54288 Eastward, Catholic Soldiers! Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2662#comment-54288 <!--%kramer-pre%-->that ought to be a buck, or five. Ales Rarus has written an excellent explanation on why we should be a bit more visible in our support of Ron Paul (and a bit more willing to come out of the pocket if we haven’t already). Go read what he has to sayhere.<!--%kramer-post%--> that ought to be a buck, or five. Ales Rarus has written an excellent explanation on why we should be a bit more visible in our support of Ron Paul (and a bit more willing to come out of the pocket if we haven’t already). Go read what he has to sayhere.]]>