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Quoted: Why does she support him? Does she realize the consequences?
I have a friend who is a big Paul supporter, but who will end up voting for Obama. He preaches fiscal conservatism, and yet, will vote for a guy who will do the opposite. All I can say is WTF.
I am student of history, and when I watch Obama, I see the parallels to the great orators of the times. Charisma.
eta I am looking for answers as well. |
I think you figured it out. Your friend the Paul supporter knows something is rotten and moved toward Ron Paul as a credible voice with integrity saying he would change things. Since Paul's candidacy isn't going anywhere your friend hears Obama saying "change" and Obama's CHARISMA makes people feel that he is speaking to them individually.
Obama speaks and you, as listener "fill in the blanks." So your friend knows something needs to "change" and Obama tugs his heartstrings enough that your bud can vote for him.
That's my idea. Really, with the crazy crop of remaining candidates I personally don't think Obama would be much worse than Hillary or Juan McCain (least of 3 evils thinking), but to actually get EXCITED about the guy is just bizarre to me.
Why not ask your friend if he really likes Obama or if he's following the "lesser of 3 evils" line of thinking. There's no shame in saying they all stink.
I personally will probably not vote come November. |
I agree. Will vote thou.
I am giving him some time, and playing the fool. Since he hates Hillary and the general is a bit far off, I figure I have some time. One of those give them enough rope and he will hang himself.
One of the defining issues that I see with him and others, is our involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq. Seems, many supporters of Paul are really anti-war folks. This is his reason for switching to Obama, yet preaches fiscal responsibility.
One of the other things that baffles me, is the fact that he has grand plans for the wealth that he and his wife will be making. His wife is in medicine, yet he does not see the potential undermining of his grand plan if Obama or Hilary has their way. Not to mention any entrepreneur soul who would like to make it on their own merits.
As a side note, they have a big bookshelf filled with books. I was initially drawn to the book 1776 by McCullough, on their shelf. Granted, I have read his books and have found some discrepancies. However my friend has not read it, nor anything else on the founding fathers.
Again, I think this is a case of give them enough rope. I have spurred his interest in firearms, and have converted him to the fact that the Second is all about personal defense and defense from tyrannical governments, so there is hope.