Reagan Library GOP Debate tonight and some thoughts

January 30th, 2008 6:46 pm  |  by  |  Published in Debate, Election, Philosophy, Politics, Ron Paul, Taxes  |  0

CNN and Politico are sponsoring a GOP debate tonight from the Reagan Library in Simi Valley California. All four remaining GOP candidates are participating. The debate begins at 8pm on CNN.

Many have been calling for Ron Paul to be more aggressive during this debate. It’s hard for me to argue against that, but Ron Paul being aggressive could alienate people. The counter argument is that he has nothing to lose anymore and so much to gain.

There are so many people telling Ron Paul what to say tonight. I guess I might as well give it a shot as well. At some point I want him to say the following.

I am a true conservative. I’ve never voted for a tax increase. I’m advocating cutting spending as well. Our country’s economic struggles can be solved. I’ve studied economics for over 35 years. My stimulus plan has been endorsed by leading economists and it would not recycle money from your pocket back into your pocket. That is lunacy and won’t work. If you are concerned about the rising costs of health care I can help. I’ve been an OB/GYN doctor my whole life. There’s nothing more precious than looking into the eyes of a child and seeing that hope. Hope for something better. Hope for a better life. Judging from the election results thus far my candidacy is all about hope. I’m not doing this for political gain or power. I’m doing this because I have hope for America. I am pro-life, pro-family, pro-jobs, and pro-freedom. America today seems to be going down the road of socialism. This has to stop. I love the America that our founders created: The America of freedom, prosperity, and peace. Vote for me and help us make America stronger, safer, more free, and more prosperous than ever before.

Or something like that. Somehow I’m asking Ron Paul to step outside of his lecturing teacher mode and go more into a Mike Huckabee soundbite mode. Not likely I know. In any case, Ron Paul should get more time tonight because there are only four candidates left. Even if it is still relatively the least time of those on the stage.

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