Ron Paul: Gary Johnson is best alternative for 2012

you didn't intend to mislead.

would be my ticket.

That's all I have to say other than that sadly this would most likely be Dr. Paul's last realistic chance age-wise.

In 2016 he would be nearly 80 years old which I don't think the country would accept.

Personally, I would be OK with it though because historically many Austrian School members lived well into their 90's and remained sharp.

Somehow it seems their philosophical ideals keep them very interested in life for a long time.

I feel Dr. Paul is healthy enough in mind and body to be politically active for many years to come.

or, at best, an inaccuracy.

he is all good. Anyone have a different view? I would strongly support a money bomb for him.

I view Ron Paul as the man who laid the philosophical foundation for the next iteration of "conservative", one that abandons war mongering and returns to fiscal responsibility and the limits on government our Constitution describes, then there might be some hope for a new Republican Party. Otherwise, it needs to die a quick death and be forever buried in the history of bad ideas. Gary builds on Ron's foundation and brings his own strong materials into the structure. Drug reform is vital to the very idea of personal responsibility and smaller government. Left uncorrected, the police state grows and freedom diminishes.

I agree with most everything that has been said about how Gary's lack of name recognition hurts him as a whole and his feelings towards marijuana legalization hurt him in his party. Hopefully they don't BOTH run and split the ticket! I agree it is ideal for Ron to run since his popularity has just skyrocketed since 2008 and has a MUCH better chance, but in case he doesn't for whatever reason Johnson may have something to offer.

We'll have to send him a record-breaking money bomb early on when he runs. Last time they couldn't ignore it.

My brother supported Romney in 2008, and he said he would vote for a Ron Paul like Republican, but not Ron Paul. He thinks RP comes across as "too fundamental", but agrees with a lot of his ideas. I'm obviously not saying he's right, but, he would be added support to our ideals, and I'm sure there are more out there who feel the same.

I believe RP has the name recognition to win now, but there are a lot of stubborn Republicans who will oppose him in the primary just because they once did. They are set in their ways, and if RP was bad in 2008, then he's still bad. But a different name/face who's saying the same thing worded and emphasized differently will be given a chance.

Gary Johnson held the position of Governor for two terms. This gives him more instant credibility than a 10-term Congressman whom nobody knows. Most people don't know who Gary Johnson is. But with our already established ground support, that would not last long.

I would love Ron Paul to run. We all would. But at his age it's a difficult decision. I support RP before Johnson, but should RP not run, I'll strongly support Gary.

As recently as June 29th after the Iowa GOP convention Ron was asked point blank if in fact he wasn't going to run would he endorse Gary Johnson and he refused to answer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sARgIeZpsDs#t=7m15s

so has there been anything more recent where Ron has in fact endorsed Gary? Maybe I missed it?

Anyway, despite the joking around it sounded to me like he's still very much considering running, hence the hesitation to endorse Gary. And that's fine by me. Ron needs to run again. Gary can run in 2016. He just doesn't excite me very much and has a very mixed reaction even amongst ourselves. If we're not convinced how can we convince the general public? Ron's name recognition and popularity is at an all time high. He has everything in place to do this right this time. Gary would be like starting over from scratch and I'm not too willing to do that for someone I only sort of support.

Ron Paul 2012

Dr. Paul came in third in a NH Presidential poll held a couple of days ago! Remember, if we start strong in the early states, there's no way they're going to take us lightly!

BUST....

I do not see a pro choice candidate making it out of the RNC but who knows.

Third time's a charm :-)

Please Dr. Paul, run again.

Ron Paul 2012!

What if Ron Paul runs as running mate with Johnson? That would give the ticket name recognition, and take away the stigma of an old president. A lot of people are turned off simply by Dr. Paul's age, don't trust an "old guy" anymore after Reagan.

Don't beat up on me, I ain't one of 'em. Just saying.

I have no problem with Gary Johnson politicaly. I lived in New Mexico for awhile when Gary was govener. He did a great job. Gary has NO name recognition. He will not win. I honestly believe with every fiber in my body that Dr. Ron Paul CAN win! The reason I believe this is simple. Dr. Ron does have name recognition now. During the 2008 campaign I asked everyone I met if they knew who Ron Paul was. 9 out of 10 did not. I ask people today and that has changed to 9 out of 10 have heard of him. If you don't believe this try it yourself. I was getting some lab work done today for a physical and the lab tech started talking about the economy and how he and his family are worried about the future. I asked my standard question. Have you heard of Dr. Ron Paul? His responce was " Yes, I thought he was a kook until I started reading what he had to say, Now my whole family are fans". We have 2010 and 2012 to politicaly fix whats wrong with this country. It may already be too late. If Dr. Paul does not run in 2012 or is not elected God help us all. Things are going to get ugly.

Until the good doctor says no.

Rand for president in 2012... which begs the question... will Ron Run?

What is required:

Total dedication to the constitution; under the Declaration of Independence, and each 50 state's constitutions, of course.

Since people seem to be struggling for suggestions, why not?

After all, just look at the record of the usurper: Barry Soetoro, currently sitting in the wrong chair in the wrong room, in the wrong building!

As for now... Dr. Ron Paul for President 2012. When the house is vacuumed following his nomination, then we roll up the sleeves and clean out the riff-raff.

Imagine the euphoria following the dismantlement of the Fed, IRS, FDA, DEA, A(*).*.*. (put in your letter), opening up of all competition in any industry, cleaning out the prisons except for true moral justice, banning all lobbying and handouts, pushing welfare back to it's high level from where it descended - personal charity and churches, troops home and improved, friendship, trade, commerce with all nations who reciprocate...

Add your own to the list...

That is a Paul type presidency!

'We shall not take defeat for an answer, dismay for an anthem, or sorrow for our light. But we, animated by truth, liberty, and the burden of forebears and heirs, shall pick up our feet and raise our hands in acknowledgment of the undeserved Grace of Nature's God, without which no people should prevail over such beasts as stand in the path of liberty, civil and moral justice.

Such a mien upon our visage we bore, as did likewise inspire the downtrodden near and far. Such a response to each battle we effected, that the foe though great in number, sensed no victory.

In loss we gained wisdom and experience, numbers and stature. In the victory which sprang from loss, we secured liberty and justice.

Thus the enemies of the republic and righteousness alike did trembled!'