tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25646979.post6616318843267542471..comments2024-01-01T15:35:12.954-07:00Comments on Simple Utah Mormon Politics: Ron Paul and the Theory of Two Speeding CarsFrank Stahelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01822334061980912687noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25646979.post-23530463963641000482007-10-12T10:13:00.000-06:002007-10-12T10:13:00.000-06:00I was wondering what impact Glenn Beck's comments ...I was wondering what impact Glenn Beck's comments on Ron would have on his campaign. Yes, they are generally in a negative light, but I don't think he has yet to provide a decent argument against voting for Ron, and I wonder how many people do a little research on him to find out more about him.<BR/><BR/>That's where my conversion came from!!<BR/><BR/>And unfortunately, I think the Libertarians will be entering their own candidate. However, I think if Ron could get on the ballot, no reason objectively thinking Libertarians wouldn't consider voting for him, as a way to vote for their principles, and back a winner.Urban Kodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327437055164051853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25646979.post-19798975142469622502007-10-12T09:32:00.000-06:002007-10-12T09:32:00.000-06:00UK is right. People generally like being identifi...UK is right. People generally like being identified with the winning team, so they tend to migrate to those candidates they believe to be most viable. People don't like being identified with the loser. It makes them feel like losers.<BR/><BR/>However, human nature also means that people like an underdog. Paul's biggest problem right now is that the vast majority of voters know absolutely nothing about him. Gallup's latest polling pegs that number at 71% of likely voters, as opposed to 13% that know nothing about Giuliani.<BR/><BR/>If Paul can get his face and his message into people's consciousness (and I mean a LOT more people), he could easily come across as the underdog. That's how Paul's campaign has to use the money it has coming in.Scott Hinrichshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831447472339880148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25646979.post-34508261918492509752007-10-12T08:46:00.000-06:002007-10-12T08:46:00.000-06:00Good point. I hadn't thought about that. Does th...Good point. I hadn't thought about that. Does the LP have their own candidate? If so, it would be nice just for them to say, we're not fielding a candidate this year--vote for Ron!Frank Stahelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01822334061980912687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25646979.post-51314844496004991882007-10-12T08:28:00.000-06:002007-10-12T08:28:00.000-06:00I think the trick is trying to get people to vote ...I think the trick is trying to get people to vote for a person of charater instead of someone who they think will win.<BR/><BR/>I think Ron's platform is very resfreshing and it's easy to see why people are drawn to it once they see it. The trick is just encouraging independent thought!<BR/><BR/>What do you think the chances are that the Libertarian Party might opt to put their weight behind Ron as well? I'd hate to see them split the vote with another candidate...Urban Kodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327437055164051853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25646979.post-16110636796123765002007-10-11T12:29:00.000-06:002007-10-11T12:29:00.000-06:00We'll see.;-)We'll see.<BR/><BR/>;-)Frank Stahelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01822334061980912687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25646979.post-65154371873946613572007-10-11T11:06:00.000-06:002007-10-11T11:06:00.000-06:00"It is becoming more likely and more realistic tha..."It is becoming more likely and more realistic that Ron Paul will become the driver of the Republican car next February."<BR/><BR/>Now you're talking crazy.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558069223334537518noreply@blogger.com