Title: The Ron Paul "Affair" is a sad, sad story.... Source:
http://www.grannywarriors.com/ URL Source:http://n/a Published:Jan 5, 2008 Author:n/a Post Date:2008-01-05 19:08:33 by Refinersfire Keywords:None Views:556 Comments:34
The problem with the Paul campaign is its supporters. Most people want to back a "winner" at all costs; they don't understand what it means to run a marathon or what it is to vote your principles.
Watch for evaporation and people switching loyalties for 'instant gratification' - note that money is now flowing to Huckabee for this reason.
The lie of "You're wasting your vote!" is just that. Its a lie. The odds of your vote actually counting (read: deciding an election) is 8x10^50:1 against. You've got better odds of winning the lottery every day for a year than having your vote decide an election.
The problem with the Paul campaign is its supporters. Most people want to back a "winner" at all costs...Watch for evaporation and people switching loyalties for 'instant gratification' - note that money is now flowing to Huckabee for this reason.
I disagree with you. I think RP supporters are in for the long haul. They are not instant gratification fair weather people. Otherwise they would not have backed a dark horse to begin with. I think they/we will stick to the end with RP.
Huckster is now probably getting $ from lobbyists and corporate employees who didn't take him seriously before. They're just covering their bets now. These are not loyal supporters. They will throw $ around to whichever candidate pulls in first at the various state caucuses to build future relationships with the "finalists."
I think RP supporters are in for the long haul. They are not instant gratification fair weather people. Otherwise they would not have backed a dark horse to begin with. I think they/we will stick to the end with RP.
Let's clarify.
I see three different kinds of RP supporters.
There are those of us who are pissed off, fed up, and have had it. There are those who want to "do something different" (and *may* flee) There are those who want to jump on the "cool" bandwagon (and *will* flee)