You guys are so naieve it's painful. Watch this video: http://www.theonion.com/content/video/poll_bullshit_is_most_important

Nothing you will ever do about politics will change anything, ever. Especially voting, which is pointless. Even if you devoted your life to campaigning for Ron Paul right now, he can not win.

Giving a quarter to a homless person will help more than giving $1 million to Ron Paul, because there is no prize for second place, and Ron Paul will NEVER win the republican nomination.

You can fight it, lose, and accept it, or just accept it. I don't understand the point of fighting when you can't win. It's exactly like the war in Iraq. Just quit, and focus on something you CAN change.

You might reconsider your viewpoints on Ron Paul. Without regurgitating what's already been said, read this. http://suicidegirls.com/news/politics/22557/

Congress won't approve of half of his actions, and if that happens, he's useless. Compromise and bi-partisan persuasion is the name of the game.

Ron Paul may be a fiscal libertarian, but he is definitely not a social libertarian. And that's a contradiction I can't live with, so I won't be supporting him. But I'd love to see a true libertarian run some day.

@Donovan - as a pro-freedom president, Ron Paul would actually have a lot more power in promoting freedom than all the statist presidents have in promoting their statist agenda. Most of the agencies in government fall under the executive branch, and as the head of the executive branch he can issue an executive order to them essentially saying "don't enforce the bad laws". So during his term, the drug war could effectively come to a stop, people could not be prosecuted for "tax evasion", he could bring all the troops home, etc.

@Hopeful - other than his anti-immigration stance (which is the *only* problem I have with him), in what ways is he not a social libertarian?

Anything Tynan says, DONE! Just kidding.

I donated and I'm really shocked that I did. If I did it, then many other people will too.

I'm not sure if Ron Paul's ideas are perfect. I know they aren't because nothing is, but he's the first politician I have ever really liked and can trust.

Tynan,

I want to preface this post before I go into my response. First off I will freely admit I am not a political guru. I am knowledge of politics to an extent, but am no expert. I usually keep my political beliefs to myself.

Secondly, I want to say that I hold you in the highest esteem for what you've done in the PUA Community. You seem like a really cool guy.

But I find some of your political beliefs scary and appalling. Let me emphasize NOT YOU, just your way of thinking politically.

Let me get into specifics. Part of the reason you are voting for Ron Paul is he getting rid of medicaid?

I'm sorry, but my father is on Medicaid. He has a heart condition. We can't afford regular medical insurance. Medicaid helps my father get good medical care and medication. Without that we'd really be up the creek without a paddle.

I can understand people's frustrations with welfare. There is a lot of people who abuse the system. But there is also a LOT of people who legitimately need it.

When I was struggling financially on my own I applied for food stamps. Yes you don't have to be a parent to get them. I couldn't fall back on my father at the time due to personal circumstances I prefer not to get into. I was barely able to make rent. And those food stamps saw me through rough times. Now I am back on my feet now thankfully.

Tynan, again I don't know you. But from what I recollect, you come from a somewhat privileged background. I am not saying rich, but a stable financial background family-wise.

I can put myself in your shoes. Understanding how difficult it is emphasizing with people who come from different situations than yourself.

But still, I think you should try to get all perspectives on specific issues. Before you make a final judgement.

I hope you understand that I'm offering only constructive criticism here. Otherwise I have a lot of respect for you. To reitenirate, you seem like a cool guy. Just ask that you keep what I said in mind next time you dip your feet into political waters.

"Congress won't approve of half of his actions, and if that happens, he's useless. Compromise and bi-partisan persuasion is the name of the game."

The glass is half full my friend! Congress WILL approve HALF of his ideas (at least according to you). Compromise and Bi-partisan Persuasion? Did the founding fathers 'compromise'? Does George W. Bush compromise? Do you really think the Republicans and Democrats compromise? Seems to me that the Democrats just give GWB all the money that he wants for this insane war.

This is about electing a man who tells THE TRUTH. At least he really tells you WHAT HE BELIEVES PERSONALLY. Who believes in the Constitution of the United States of America. Since when is that a bad idea.

"Ron Paul may be a fiscal libertarian, but he is definitely not a social libertarian. And that's a contradiction I can't live with, so I won't be supporting him. But I'd love to see a true libertarian run some day."

What does that even mean? Who are you going to vote for then? A fiscally irresponsible social libertarian?

Yes, he's Pro-Life. But he's not going to force states to make abortion illegal. He'd rather leave it up to the states.

I'm pro-choice. But I'm also anti death penalty, anti big government, anti centralized powers, pro for low taxes, pro for eliminating the IRS, pro for eliminating the Federal Reserve (people, watch this to learn about the Federal Reserve, it's short: ), and against just printing money OUT OF THIN AIR.

Yeah, he's not perfect. He isn't convinced of global warming. But global warming is potentially going to be taken care of by science and technological advancement in the next 20 years anyway. Read "The Singularity is Near" by Ray Kurzweil if you think otherwise.

Nothing is guaranteed in this world, but Ron Paul is about smaller government, restoring the Constitution, returning to a sound money policy, eliminating the inflation tax, protecting the borders, ending the War in Iraq, PRE-EMPTIVELY ending the future war in Iran, and PRE-EMPTIVELY ending the war in..... well who the fuck know who the Republicans or War Hawk Democrats are going to attack in the future.

He's not perfect. But Hillary, Edwards, Obama, Giuliani, Romney, McCain, and Thompson.... These guys are PERFECT?

Hillary - http://youtube.com/watch?v=qggO5yY7RAo
She's evil
Obama - Won't end the war by the end of his first term.
Edwards - Won't end the war by the end of his first term.

Hilary's probably going to get the nomination and THERE'S SO MUCH NOT TO LIKE ABOUT HER.

As for the Republicans?

Giuliani - He's wrong about EVERYTHING. He didn't read the 9/11 commission report, his own daughter is supporting Obama, and he basically is going to be as bad or WORSE than George W. Bush. He's just a neo-con and more of the same.

Romney - He was pro-choice, then pro-life. He's pro-war with Iraq, Iran, pro-first nuclear strike. The guy is soooooooooo fake it's not even funny. But he "looks" Presidential. Get a life if you support guy.

McCain - pro-war, pro-war, pro-war. No chance at winning the nomination AT ALL at this point. No one's donating to his campaign, the trend is not with him, and after 8 years of sucking up to George W. Bush, can you really take this "maverick" seriously any more.

Fred Thompson - Who is Fred Thompson? His performance at the last debate (his only debate) was a JOKE. He didn't know what he was talking about and mumbled most of the time. He's pro-war and quite frankly, if you think Fred Thompson is the bee-knees then you probably don't read BTYB anyway.

As far as I can tell it's going to be Hilary vs. Giuliani. And frankly, I'll take Ron Paul over those two any day of the week.

And Hilary, Obama, and John Edwards will not get us out of Iraq. Watch this video.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yPiBWU57jAA

If you REALLY want out of Iraq and this stupid war, Ron Paul is our only hope. Otherwise, just expect to be there for another 4 to 8 years. Beware the Government that Rules By Fear

Hayden, I can see what your saying with some of the candidates. As far as Romney goes, I don't mind him at all. Actually I respect him alot for his business skills, and results driven approaches.

He was pro-choice, then pro-life. Come on, thats a pretty naive few point. He was "pro-choice" because he respected his states laws on abortion, and promised not to change them if he was elected governor? He's always been pro-life, he just doesn't let his personal beliefs dictate what the majority of the electorate want.

That seems like a good leader to me.

That whole flip-flop bullshit is ridiculous, any good leader should change his/her opinions depending on the current evidence/circumstances. If GWB had some of that, we might not be stuck in Iraq.

Having said all that, I agree that it will be between Guiliani and Clinton. I'd much rather Guiliani. Clinton gives me a weird vibe.