Is there something about republican losers that prevents them from bowing out, quitting, etc.? What is this "scaling back" and "suspending?" What a bunch of pussies.

thamike: Is there something about republican losers that prevents them from bowing out, quitting, etc.? What is this "scaling back" and "suspending?" What a bunch of pussies.

Mike Gravel anyone?

ChuckyV: Mike Gravel anyone?

Is he still around?

So is he allowed to use the funds donated for his "Presidential" campaign for his Congressional re-election? If so, it would seemingly explain his lack of spending in the primaries since he was able to raise a pretty sizable amount of money.

The "r[EVOL]ution" appears to have failed.

Good. Maybe his fanclub will shut the hell up.

Got the same problem with Jesus: Dude refuses to smack any sense into his fanclub.

Is there something about republican losers that prevents them from bowing out, quitting, etc.? What is this "scaling back" and "suspending?" What a bunch of pussies.

Democrat John Edwards was the first to use the word "suspend" this year.

scale back? Now all those pukes on the street can scale back their dipshiat-iness

You were so close to winning it, crazy man.

You sheeple chose wrong in the primaries. Both parties would take your guns and sell us up the river to the UN and the New World Order, not to mention make the dollar even more useless than it is now. Funny how promises of socialism will make anyone go your way.

/stuff like that is why no one voted for RP

PossiblyCanadian: scale back? Now all those pukes on the street can scale back their dipshiat-iness

Was that really a big problem in Wyoming?

Just came in to say this headline is spot-on.

In other news, packets of grape kool-aid are flying off the shelves...

DaNightTripper: Is there something about republican losers that prevents them from bowing out, quitting, etc.? What is this "scaling back" and "suspending?" What a bunch of pussies.

Democrat John Edwards was the first to use the word "suspend" this year.

Campaigns are legal entities, and they still have bills to pay (staffer salaries, leases on office space, etc.) They can't just pull up stakes and quit, instead they "suspend" the active campaigning and instead focus on paying the bills and trying to pull out while still in the black. And no, the candidates cannot keep any of the money for themselves.

Gailin: So is he allowed to use the funds donated for his "Presidential" campaign for his Congressional re-election?

That's a good question...

thamike: Is there something about republican losers that prevents them from bowing out, quitting, etc.? What is this "scaling back" and "suspending?" What a bunch of pussies.

It means he doesnt need a full time campaign headquarters in states like California or Maine anymore. Half the states are gone, half the staff is needed. Did you read the article? Not trying to be an a5s.

He'll now have more time to spend at home with his hate for minorities.

DaNightTripper: Democrat John Edwards was the first to use the word "suspend" this year.

He said "step aside" and his team said "withdraw." You're thinking of when his wife's cancer returned last March and MSNBC incorrectly reported that he was suspending his campaign to take care of her. When he dropped out of the race, he DROPPED OUT. Like a big boy.

DaNightTripper [TotalFark] Quote 2008-02-09 11:29:39 AM
Is there something about republican losers that prevents them from bowing out, quitting, etc.? What is this "scaling back" and "suspending?" What a bunch of pussies.

Democrat John Edwards was the first to use the word "suspend" this year.


Well, for someone like Edwards it makes sense. He has a lot of delegates still and he can wait and see who he wants to throw them to later on.

Ron Paul only has like 1 delegate.

Kozaru: Gailin: So is he allowed to use the funds donated for his "Presidential" campaign for his Congressional re-election?

That's a good question...

You guys need to read the article? No, he cannot. He said he will stay in the presidential race as long as he has money. But, he is also going to focus on his congressional campaign.

Subby +1

OK, after months of hearing about this Ron Paul guy, I finally made the effort to determine his party affiliation.

Well, by "make the effort" I mean I clicked this thread and read what the first person said (almosted let myself get "boobies"ed by the filter).

At some point I'll Google his name and see what he looks like and all that, maybe, but until then, this is what I picture anytime his name comes up:

Arjibuh: It means he doesnt need a full time campaign headquarters in states like California or Maine anymore. Half the states are gone, half the staff is needed. Did you read the article? Not trying to be an a5s.

That delusional flake didn't need those anyway. I'm just picking on the word choice (I am trying to be an ass. I actually kind of like the guy): Scale back. As if it's a clever political strategy instead of a soul-crushing defeat.

The r[EVOL]ution is [revo]lution.

thamike: DaNightTripper: Democrat John Edwards was the first to use the word "suspend" this year.

He said "step aside" and his team said "withdraw." You're thinking of when his wife's cancer returned last March and MSNBC incorrectly reported that he was suspending his campaign to take care of her. When he dropped out of the race, he DROPPED OUT. Like a big boy.

Today, I am suspending my campaign for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency.

Gailin: So is he allowed to use the funds donated for his "Presidential" campaign for his Congressional re-election?

IIRC, it all depends on how he established the entity that accepted campaign donations. If the documents specify the funds collected were to be used towards candidacy towards the Presidency, then he has to return them.

If the document stipulates that the donated funds can be used towards the pursuit of an elected office, he wrote himself a loophole for Congressional candidacy as well.

His one delegate?

I'm not a Ron Paul supporter, but I have to say the media was blatantly biased towards his treatment in the debates, the coverage, and the presentation. It's sorta funny to see the Ron Paul lemmings get smacked with reality, but I have to say the big media were blatantly against his nomination.

MTV, of all places, gave him a fair amount of coverage, however.

Paul is still a republican, that's how principled he is. What a farking joke.

RON PAUL


/scaled back

ATTN PAULTARDS:

You were used. All that money? That's to get him reelected to Congress, where he can do a fat load of nothing and collect a paycheck for it.

The best part about bowing out of a campaign is pocketing some serious unspent donations.

Ron Paul to scale back his campaign, concentrate on re-election to Congress. Thousands Hundreds of moody loners mourn in their mom's basements

Fixed that for ya subby, bravo though. I've been waiting for almost a week for something to pop up either on here or on Digg about the monumental failure of his campaign.

Timanous: If the document stipulates that the donated funds can be used towards the pursuit of an elected office, he wrote himself a loophole for Congressional candidacy as well

Wouldn't that make him the sort of slimy and unprincipled professional politician he rails against? I don't think any members of his Mouse Army (I love that phrase) gave him money because the most important thing he could do is hold his Congressional seat.

Message from Ron

Whoa! What a year this has been. And what achievements we have had. If I may quote Trotsky of all people, this Revolution is permanent. It will not end at the Republican convention. It will not end in November. It will not end until we have won the great battle on which we have embarked. Not because of me, but because of you. Millions of Americans -- and friends in many other countries -- have dedicated themselves to the principles of liberty: to free enterprise, limited government, sound money, no income tax, and peace. We will not falter so long as there is one restriction on our persons, our property, our civil liberties. How much I owe you. I can never possibly repay your generous donations, hard work, whole-hearted dedication and love of freedom. How blessed I am to be associated with you. Carol, of course, sends her love as well.

Let me tell you my thoughts. With Romney gone, the chances of a brokered convention are nearly zero. But that does not affect my determination to fight on, in every caucus and primary remaining, and at the convention for our ideas, with just as many delegates as I can get. But with so many primaries and caucuses now over, we do not now need so big a national campaign staff, and so I am making it leaner and tighter. Of course, I am committed to fighting for our ideas within the Republican party, so there will be no third party run. I do not denigrate third parties -- just the opposite, and I have long worked to remove the ballot-access restrictions on them. But I am a Republican, and I will remain a Republican.

I also have another priority. I have constituents in my home district that I must serve. I cannot and will not let them down. And I have another battle I must face here as well. If I were to lose the primary for my congressional seat, all our opponents would react with glee, and pretend it was a rejection of our ideas. I cannot and will not let that happen.

In the presidential race and the congressional race, I need your support, as always. And I have plans to continue fighting for our ideas in politics and education that I will share with you when I can, for I will need you at my side. In the meantime, onward and upward! The neocons, the warmongers, the socialists, the advocates of inflation will be hearing much from you and me.

Sincerely,

Ron

He began the letter with "Whoa!"? Dude!

RTFA, Subby...

Besides, he doesn't do NEARLY as much campaigning as his fans/supporters/cult does for him.

Snarfangel:

Today, I am suspending my campaign for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency.


Hey, when you're right, you're right.
Never caught it, the first time. It is strange that the news headlines had "Edwards withdraws" yet "Romney Suspends" and "Paul Scales Back."

Let me tell you my thoughts. With Romney gone, the chances of a brokered convention are nearly zero.

Wow. He was hoping to cruise to a win when the top two collide. That's a good plan when you're ten yards behind. Not so good when you're five laps back. Good night, funnyman.

inTheJungle: ATTN PAULTARDS:

You were used. All that money? That's to get him reelected to Congress, where he can do a fat load of nothing and collect a paycheck for it.

Just like every other politician I've met . . . touche', InTheJungle

Bill Frist: Well, for someone like Edwards it makes sense. He has a lot of delegates still and he can wait and see who he wants to throw them to later on.

Ron Paul only has like 1 delegate.

Edwards has 26. Paul has 16. neither ones will really amount to much, but keep spreading Ron Paul hate.

Now what am I gonna do with this Ron Paul sticker on my rear window?



/going to the gym court in 26 minutes

Who?

40below: Wouldn't that make him the sort of slimy and unprincipled professional politician he rails against?


Yep. That's why I kind of hedged myself by using if.

But the key word is that he is a politician...hence, definitely capable of duplicitous double talk...

Edwards had over 50 counting pledged superdelegates.

Trotsky? He quotes farking Trotsky?

Talk about tone deaf.

Good riddance, little man.

I can't wait for the

Ron Paul loses his Congressional seat. Crowds of lemming-like supporters crushed, seen running towards cliffs in despair.

AesopRock_00: keep spreading Ron Paul hate.

Hate is a pretty strong emotion to feel about a man who obviously inspires very little emotion from most people.

inTheJungle: You were used. All that money? That's to get him reelected to Congress, where he can do a fat load of nothing and collect a paycheck for it.

ATTN MORON: It's illegal for him to use that money in his congressional campaign. Also, eat a dick you ignorant biatch.

ruhemaus: Besides, he doesn't do NEARLY as much campaigning as his fans/supporters/cult does for him.

that's pretty lazy and certainly no way to win an election. no wonder he was topping out at 6 or 7 percent of the vote

lostcat: OK, after months of hearing about this Ron Paul guy, I finally made the effort to determine his party affiliation.

Well, by "make the effort" I mean I clicked this thread and read what the first person said (almosted let myself get "boobies"ed by the filter).

At some point I'll Google his name and see what he looks like and all that, maybe, but until then, this is what I picture anytime his name comes up:

Sadly this is the first time I thought of that.

So

THIS

He's still running. He just doesnt need to run a national campaign anymore because half the states are done. No use in wasting money by continuing to pay people that arent needed.