From the “we didn’t see this one coming” file, former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul – this website’s choice for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination – has lent his support to the flagging congressional campaign of former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford.
In a letter sent to his supporters, Paul writes that “naysayers are doing literally everything they can to defeat Republican Mark Sanford – even if it means electing a Democrat. But I suspect they know just as well as I do what a strong ally Mark has always been to our Liberty Movement.”
The Godfather of the fiscal conservative, social libertarian movement in America goes on to say Sanford has “stood strong for limited government and lower taxes – even when that meant standing up to fellow Republicans.”
He then mentions several issues – including auditing the Federal Reserve, opposing the so-called “Patriot” Act and repealing Obamacare – that he and Sanford support.
Paul’s endorsement comes at a critical time for the embattled former governor in this special election for the seat vacated earlier this year by new U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.
After trespassing allegations made by his ex-wife fanned the flames of his infamous 2009 fall from grace, Sanford saw a modest lead over Democrat Elizabeth Colbert-Busch turn almost instantaneously into a nine-point deficit. And in addition to a proverbial mountain of Democratic money, he’s also facing what appears to be a well-funded, well-organized write-in campaign on behalf of fiscally conservative Republican State Senator Larry Grooms – as well as another write-in campaign on behalf of Curtis Bostic, the left-leaning”Republican” he defeated in this month’s GOP runoff election.
That’s a lot of opposition coming from a lot of different angles … and Sanford has done very little to help himself.
Paul’s endorsement obviously isn’t a panacea to what ails Sanford, but it’s the first bit of genuinely good news the embattled former chief executive of the state has received in some time.
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Ron and the “luv guv” bear a little resembalance.
Damn, tried it twice and still can’t spell that “look alike’ word.
Ron and the “luv guv” bear a little resembalance.
Damn, tried it twice and still can’t spell that “look alike’ word.
Ron Paul is the man!
Shaddup freak, grow a neck.
Ron Paul is the man!
Shaddup freak, grow a neck.
“…naysayers are doing literally everything they can to defeat Republican Mark Sanford”. Yeah, so is Mark Sanford.
“…naysayers are doing literally everything they can to defeat Republican Mark Sanford”. Yeah, so is Mark Sanford.
Mr Irrelevant endorses Mr Irrepressible.
Mr Irrelevant endorses Mr Irrepressible.
I think Sanford could learn much from Ron Paul. The good doctor certainly understands what it is like to be ridiculed and hated by the mainstream status quo political machine because of their understanding that government is the problem, not the solution. Despite his moral shortcomings, Sanford has a good political record in looking after the interests of the taxpayer. Furthermore, the fact that there is a concerted effort by both “parties” to undermine his initial groundswell of support should make anyone with common sense see that he represents a threat to the establishment because of his political views.
Name one thing Sanford accomplished while in Congress. Let me save you some time…..nothing. Sanford needs to spend time with the woman he loves,loves,loves,loves.He went awol for her,he needs to be with her.
Name one thing Sanford accomplished while in Congress.
It might be a good thing he didn’t accomplish jack shit in office, though.
Exactly. If Congress doesn’t legislate your wallet and whatever is left of your freedom is much better off.
Accomplishing something in Congress usually means you expanded government and restricted liberty.
Sanford did not look after taxpayer’s when he stuck the bill for his South American tryst to the taxpayers. He is extremely tight with HIS money… the taxpayer’s money, not so much..
He is just looking for a paycheck, what happened to the’ 6 years and live under the laws I passed’? Of course, HE never really passed any laws anyway.
Excellent contribution.Colbert-Busch ran a horrible campaign. Paul and Sanford both know ‘what it is like to be ridiculed and hated by the mainstream status quo political machine because of their understanding that government is the problem’ and she ran and hid from the fight and why she will lose overwhelmingly on May 7th.
I think Sanford could learn much from Ron Paul. The good doctor certainly understands what it is like to be ridiculed and hated by the mainstream status quo political machine because of their understanding that government is the problem, not the solution. Despite his moral shortcomings, Sanford has a good political record in looking after the interests of the taxpayer. Furthermore, the fact that there is a concerted effort by both “parties” to undermine his initial groundswell of support should make anyone with common sense see that he represents a threat to the establishment because of his political views.
Name one thing Sanford accomplished while in Congress. Let me save you some time…..nothing. Sanford needs to spend time with the woman he loves,loves,loves,loves.He went awol for her,he needs to be with her.
Name one thing Sanford accomplished while in Congress.
It might be a good thing he didn’t accomplish jack shit in office, though.
Exactly. If Congress doesn’t legislate your wallet and whatever is left of your freedom is much better off.
Accomplishing something in Congress usually means you expanded government and restricted liberty.
Sanford did not look after taxpayer’s when he stuck the bill for his South American tryst to the taxpayers. He is extremely tight with HIS money… the taxpayer’s money, not so much..
He is just looking for a paycheck, what happened to the’ 6 years and live under the laws I passed’? Of course, HE never really passed any laws anyway.
Excellent contribution.Colbert-Busch ran a horrible campaign. Paul and Sanford both know ‘what it is like to be ridiculed and hated by the mainstream status quo political machine because of their understanding that government is the problem’ and she ran and hid from the fight and why she will lose overwhelmingly on May 7th.
Beating a Dead Horse
It doesn’t matter how much you want to continue riding, beating a dead horse is not going to get you anywhere.
If something is already done and over with there is no point in still talking about it.
If something is already broken there is no point in trying to use it.
Someone breaks up with their girl/boyfriend and continues to bitch about them to their friends weeks later. That person is beating a dead horse, the relationship is over; there is no point in thinking about it since the matter is already resolved with you having broken up.
Trying over and over to start your car after you’ve been in an accident, where it is clear that the car is not going to work.
Taken from the act of whipping a horse to get it to move, even though it is dead, and ain’t going anywhere.
Example:
“Sometimes I feel like I’m beating a dead horse”
“It’s going nowhere, stop beating the dead horse”
Beating a Dead Horse
It doesn’t matter how much you want to continue riding, beating a dead horse is not going to get you anywhere.
If something is already done and over with there is no point in still talking about it.
If something is already broken there is no point in trying to use it.
Someone breaks up with their girl/boyfriend and continues to bitch about them to their friends weeks later. That person is beating a dead horse, the relationship is over; there is no point in thinking about it since the matter is already resolved with you having broken up.
Trying over and over to start your car after you’ve been in an accident, where it is clear that the car is not going to work.
Taken from the act of whipping a horse to get it to move, even though it is dead, and ain’t going anywhere.
Example:
“Sometimes I feel like I’m beating a dead horse”
“It’s going nowhere, stop beating the dead horse”
Reported here: http://libertycircle.blogspot.com/2013/04/ron-paul-endorses-paul-broun-and-mark.html
Reported here: http://libertycircle.blogspot.com/2013/04/ron-paul-endorses-paul-broun-and-mark.html
Bat shit crazy.
Bat shit crazy.
The Biggest Knock on Libertarians (like Ron Paul) are their inability to understand RESPONSIBILITY…
The Biggest Flaw of Mark Sanford is meeting his Responsibilities. Ron Paul damage himself even more, and finish Sanford off…
This country is being ravaged by Irresponsible, selfish people…especially those who are parents…
Ron Paul and Sanford are Totally ignorant of how BAD they look…when this country cannot afford anymore irresponsibility (see Obama)…..
This conservative agrees!
Yepper, we sure have been seeing so much responsibility shown by the neo-cons and neo-libs lately.
They are the ones ravaging this country, with the help of twits that talk about responsibility but have no clue what it means.
The Biggest Knock on Libertarians (like Ron Paul) are their inability to understand RESPONSIBILITY…
The Biggest Flaw of Mark Sanford is meeting his Responsibilities. Ron Paul damage himself even more, and finish Sanford off…
This country is being ravaged by Irresponsible, selfish people…especially those who are parents…
Ron Paul and Sanford are Totally ignorant of how BAD they look…when this country cannot afford anymore irresponsibility (see Obama)…..
This conservative agrees!
Yepper, we sure have been seeing so much responsibility shown by the neo-cons and neo-libs lately.
They are the ones ravaging this country, with the help of twits that talk about responsibility but have no clue what it means.
Sanford 56.5%
Busch 43%
Grooms .5%
A classic!!
Sanford 56.5%
Busch 43%
Grooms .5%
A classic!!
One has been endorses an about to be has been!
One has been endorses an about to be has been!
Perfect, now we have two little weenie whiney asses.
Yourself and who?
Perfect, now we have two little weenie whiney asses.
Yourself and who?
What a disappointment. I like most of Ron Paul’s views. He’s simply wrong here. Sanford used taxpayer money to score poon.
End of story.
Ron Paul has no business endorsing the man if he takes stewardship of taxpayer money seriously.
What a disappointment. I like most of Ron Paul’s views. He’s simply wrong here. Sanford used taxpayer money to score poon.
End of story.
Ron Paul has no business endorsing the man if he takes stewardship of taxpayer money seriously.
BFD
BFD
Mayor of Beaufort endorses ECB.
Mayor of Beaufort endorses ECB.
Lets cut to the chase……..Sanford lied about his whereabouts while in office so how can anyone trust him again? He disrespected the good people of SC who put trust in him along with his wife and family so why should anyone trust him ever again? Real men don’t lie!!!!!!
Lets cut to the chase……..Sanford lied about his whereabouts while in office so how can anyone trust him again? He disrespected the good people of SC who put trust in him along with his wife and family so why should anyone trust him ever again? Real men don’t lie!!!!!!
Come on, Paul, who are you kidding? Sanford benefits nobody but himself. How depressing.
Come on, Paul, who are you kidding? Sanford benefits nobody but himself. How depressing.
Why on Earth would Ron Paul support a moron like Mark Sanford?
Why on Earth would Ron Paul support a moron like Mark Sanford?
As a Ron Paul guy as well, this disappoints me as well. While I can agree with much of what Sanford stands for politically, Sanford has utter contempt for governance and for anyone not named Mark Sanford.
As a Ron Paul guy as well, this disappoints me as well. While I can agree with much of what Sanford stands for politically, Sanford has utter contempt for governance and for anyone not named Mark Sanford.
Paul is not wrong. Look at the political world and your choices. This thinking is why Liberals and the Democrats are running and ruining America. Wake up,please!
Paul is not wrong. Look at the political world and your choices. This thinking is why Liberals and the Democrats are running and ruining America. Wake up,please!
Sanford is so conservative with his own money that he will wear the same shirt for a week…..but will use tax payer’s money for a booty call in South America. Can’t believe Paul doesn’t have a problem with that.
Sanford is so conservative with his own money that he will wear the same shirt for a week…..but will use tax payer’s money for a booty call in South America. Can’t believe Paul doesn’t have a problem with that.