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Old 08-21-2011, 05:29 AM  
Ethersync
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You are right, he could do some things right out the gate without the approval of congress which to me is a perfect example of why he really doesn't want to win. If he really wanted to do these things you would think he would do whatever it took to get himself into the position where he could do these things. Once in office he could bite the hand that feeds him and do as he pleases.
I admit that in 2008 he was in it to educate and not in it to win. This time though I think he genuinely believes he has a chance to win this. There is a huge difference between how his campaign is operating now compared to 2008. He also is not running for reelection to congress so that he can focus 100% on the presidential campaign.

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I just have a feeling he is kind of like the right's Ralph Nader. he has some ideas that excite a core group of people, but he is more interested in promoting himself and his brand than he is getting into a position where he could actually put his ideas into action.
I believe he has far more support than you give him credit for and certainly way more than Ralph Nader ever has had. We'll see how it goes, but I am optimistic.
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