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Originally Posted by kane
I think he had/has a few major flaws.
These are in no specific order.
1. He is too radical. Everyone complains about wanting change, but very few people actually do want it. most people look around at their lives and if they have a decent house, a car and a decent job they are happy and they don't want to jeopardize that. you can do as Obama does and talk about change because his ideas are not too crazy, but Paul has some ideas that are little far out there for many.
2. A lot of people think he is full of shit. He can say anything he wants, but really he (and anyone running for president) is selling an ideal or a pipe dream. The president can say all they want about shutting down this and reforming that, but without the house and senate supporting them they aren't going to do much of anything. I think a lot of people see Paul's ideas as being unattainable.
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bingo, too idealistic. i like his voting record and integrity and would vote for him, but realistically it would never happen.
#2 is also my major pet peeve with him. outside of veto power, what more can he really accomplish as president which he cannot do from the legislative position hes currently in. if he cant rally anyone now while in power to make the changes he speaks of, what will a presidency change? i wouldn't mind him at the veto table, but then its a catch22 cause if he wants something done hes gonna have to compromise on something congress wants otherwise he'd make no headway with anything.