Posted by
Tonewah on Monday, January 07, 2008 9:47:00 PM
I didn't watch the debate of the Fox News Channel last night. I have been somewhat boycotting Fox ever since Chris Wallace almost admitted he takes his 'marching orders from al quaida'. I did, however, watch the debates on ABC Saturday night. It seemed as though none of the candidates were very knowledgable on economic issues, save, of course, Ron Paul.
I read an article on CBS' website this morning that accused Huckabee of attempting to steal Ron Paul's economic platform during the Fox 'debate'. I guess he realized where he was coming up short, and, in Dr. Paul's absence, figured he could steal a little piece for himself. The problem with that is the fact he had never considered the economical implications of fiat money before Ron Paul came along. I don't think I want a President who changes his rhetoric to match what's popular. I want someone who is true to his principles, not just a Bible thumper... I want someone who understands the free market, capitalistic democracy that made America great is the most compassionate system.
Ron Paul had to explain the fiat system to Fred Thompson Saturday night. I most certainly don't want a President who has been in government, the Senate no less, and still doesn't understand how our monetary system works. Thompson is far too lazy. I get the impression that he would be slow to act in a national emergency. Romney would probably call his lawyers to find out what to do.
Giuliani and McCain are dead in the water. McCain may do well in New Hampshire, but I don't know of a single southerner who would even consider voting for McCain. His alienation of the religious right has placed him in the un-electable category in the south. Giuliani just has no appeal, other than his clamourous interjections of '9/11', and that's been growing old, of late.
The most informed and electable candidate is Ron Paul. He fared as well as Thompson and McCain in Iowa, and utterly destroyed Giuliani. The chameleon characteristics of Huckabee, coached by former Clinton campaign staff, have garnered him the coveted victory in Iowa, but in this age of instant communication, he won't last much longer. Romney has bought 2nd place in Iowa, and may do so in New Hampshire, but he will find that buying votes becomes much harder in the fiercely independent and religiously protestant south. Paul understands our economy better. He understand that all other planks in the platform are connected to the economy. This, I believe, gives him the best shot at actually taking the nomination.