Comments for Modern Conservative http://modernconservative.com Because liberty is Better Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:18:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Overheard in the Hall: Getting Smacked with the Karma Stick by Marcus Porcius http://modernconservative.com/2012/02/22/overheard-in-the-hall-getting-smacked-with-the-karma-stick/#comment-768 Marcus Porcius Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:18:56 +0000 http://modernconservative.com/?p=366#comment-768 That's especially funny considering that it's people like her who vote in the people that pass the law that is now so terribly inconveniencing her. It's hilarious. The "private property" bit is funny too. She probably thinks it's fine that the federal government dictates your toilets, showers, faucets, and now light bulbs. Typical liberal. It's always wrong once it affects them. That’s especially funny considering that it’s people like her who vote in the people that pass the law that is now so terribly inconveniencing her. It’s hilarious.

The “private property” bit is funny too. She probably thinks it’s fine that the federal government dictates your toilets, showers, faucets, and now light bulbs.

Typical liberal. It’s always wrong once it affects them.

]]> Comment on The Cult of Paul by Debra Goldsby http://modernconservative.com/2012/01/22/the-cult-of-paul/#comment-290 Debra Goldsby Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:17:54 +0000 http://modernconservative.com/?p=277#comment-290 Oh please, really ? I am totally offended by the comments made here for Paul supporters. I am a 56 year old woman, who until now, never cared about Politics in the least. Ron Paul made me stand up and take notice. His message is exactly what i believe to be true. He offered hope for America where there was none. To lump us into a category is like saying all Romney, or all Newt supporters are a certain way. I have never been rude to anyone or closed minded. Of course i would like to see Ron Paul win this election, but if it does not become an option ? ANYONE other than Obama, would have to become the option. Oh please, really ? I am totally offended by the comments made here for Paul supporters. I am a 56 year old woman, who until now, never cared about Politics in the least. Ron Paul made me stand up and take notice. His message is exactly what i believe to be true. He offered hope for America where there was none. To lump us into a category is like saying all Romney, or all Newt supporters are a certain way. I have never been rude to anyone or closed minded. Of course i would like to see Ron Paul win this election, but if it does not become an option ? ANYONE other than Obama, would have to become the option.

]]> Comment on The Cult of Paul by Paul Dugas http://modernconservative.com/2012/01/22/the-cult-of-paul/#comment-253 Paul Dugas Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:11:56 +0000 http://modernconservative.com/?p=277#comment-253 I didn't mean to imply you made this up, in fact, it's quite plausible in theory. I feel you really do believe it to be true no different than I believe true the efforts to stop Ron Paul with media black outs, twisted articles or even candidates like Santorum and Gingrich still in the race when they are not even on upcoming ballots. Still it's such a grand scheme, this hijack thing. It really seems quite a stretch for a rowdy bunch who in fact do seem keep to themselves, heckle other candidates and their supporters, are rude and derisive toward those outside their group, and make a big show of all leaving the room together after their people finish speaking. I'm just pointing out a case of the pot calling the kettle black. Ron Paulites are conspiracy theorists but the Manchurian Delegate rebel alliance is real because there is a cut n pasted email backing up the notion. I didn’t mean to imply you made this up, in fact, it’s quite plausible in theory. I feel you really do believe it to be true no different than I believe true the efforts to stop Ron Paul with media black outs, twisted articles or even candidates like Santorum and Gingrich still in the race when they are not even on upcoming ballots.

Still it’s such a grand scheme, this hijack thing. It really seems quite a stretch for a rowdy bunch who in fact do seem keep to themselves, heckle other candidates and their supporters, are rude and derisive toward those outside their group, and make a big show of all leaving the room together after their people finish speaking.

I’m just pointing out a case of the pot calling the kettle black. Ron Paulites are conspiracy theorists but the Manchurian Delegate rebel alliance is real because there is a cut n pasted email backing up the notion.

]]> Comment on The Cult of Paul by Greg Conterio http://modernconservative.com/2012/01/22/the-cult-of-paul/#comment-252 Greg Conterio Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:28:33 +0000 http://modernconservative.com/?p=277#comment-252 "..are you hearing yourself here?" Are you implying I've made it up, Paul? The email I posted is quite real, and according to other acocunts it represents a nationwide effort. If you find it that unbelievable, you should look into it yourself. And if you are as offended by what it represents as I am (which, as an American, you ought to be!) you should be asking yourself why your favorite candidate and his organization are trying to hijack the nomination. “..are you hearing yourself here?”
Are you implying I’ve made it up, Paul? The email I posted is quite real, and according to other acocunts it represents a nationwide effort. If you find it that unbelievable, you should look into it yourself. And if you are as offended by what it represents as I am (which, as an American, you ought to be!) you should be asking yourself why your favorite candidate and his organization are trying to hijack the nomination.

]]> Comment on The Cult of Paul by Christopher Cook http://modernconservative.com/2012/01/22/the-cult-of-paul/#comment-251 Christopher Cook Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:17:38 +0000 http://modernconservative.com/?p=277#comment-251 Yeah, and if we were just talking about Paul's approach to economics and size of government, he'd be the perfect candidate. Unfortunately, he has a suicidal foreign policy and an inability to tell protagonists from antagonists on the world stage. Not to mention all the weird conspiracy stuff that swirls around him, and the inscrutable anti-Jewish stuff. He is fantastic on some stuff, but utterly awful on some other stuff. Yeah, and if we were just talking about Paul’s approach to economics and size of government, he’d be the perfect candidate. Unfortunately, he has a suicidal foreign policy and an inability to tell protagonists from antagonists on the world stage. Not to mention all the weird conspiracy stuff that swirls around him, and the inscrutable anti-Jewish stuff. He is fantastic on some stuff, but utterly awful on some other stuff.

]]> Comment on The Cult of Paul by Paul Dugas http://modernconservative.com/2012/01/22/the-cult-of-paul/#comment-249 Paul Dugas Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:30:20 +0000 http://modernconservative.com/?p=277#comment-249 ....this theory of Ron Paul supporters passing themselves off as delegates for other candidates so they can hijack the nomination in case of a brokered convention.....are you hearing yourself here? The whole "Manchurian Paulbot" thing is kinda far out, even for a Paul supporter like myself. Any way, why should there be compromise for a neo-con over a Liberal. That's just throwing in the towel when Liberty is right there for the taking. You make less of self determinism in the name of lesser of two evils. ….this theory of Ron Paul supporters passing themselves off as delegates for other candidates so they can hijack the nomination in case of a brokered convention…..are you hearing yourself here?

The whole “Manchurian Paulbot” thing is kinda far out, even for a Paul supporter like myself. Any way, why should there be compromise for a neo-con over a Liberal. That’s just throwing in the towel when Liberty is right there for the taking. You make less of self determinism in the name of lesser of two evils.

]]> Comment on If we just try a Moderate, Inoffensive Candidate one more time… by Tori http://modernconservative.com/2012/01/24/if-we-just-try-a-moderate-inoffensive-candidate-one-more-time/#comment-248 Tori Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:10:34 +0000 http://modernconservative.com/?p=290#comment-248 Remembering the 2008 election like it was yesterday. Romney is likeable but he changes his mind on Oops.. again his stance on illegal immigrationwas so strong? Have them voluntarily go home. What does that mean? How does that work? Oh, bright idea, the bulb goes on and he agrees with Newt Gingrich. Does it really come down to his Morman religon? He campaigned the same in 2008. My observation after the 1st Florida debate. They all have ideas some are way out there... But I am enjoying the process this time. "May the Real Conservative Please Step Forward" Remembering the 2008 election like it was yesterday.
Romney is likeable but he changes his mind on Oops.. again his stance on illegal immigrationwas so strong? Have them voluntarily go home. What does that mean? How does that work? Oh, bright idea, the bulb goes on and he agrees with Newt Gingrich. Does it really come down to his Morman religon?
He campaigned the same in 2008.
My observation after the 1st Florida debate.
They all have ideas some are way out there… But I am enjoying the process this time.
“May the Real Conservative Please Step Forward”

]]> Comment on The Cult of Paul by SovereignMary http://modernconservative.com/2012/01/22/the-cult-of-paul/#comment-243 SovereignMary Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:46:39 +0000 http://modernconservative.com/?p=277#comment-243 CULT OF PRAGMATISM vs PRINCIPLES - that is what this author, Greg Conterio is part of! As far as the article regarding blending of principles and pragmatism - I have a real problem with that. Especially with the thought process of pragmatism - "The ends justify the means" - such as in "By any means possible" which is the selling out of of principles in my view. That is THE REASON why I hold Ron Paul in high esteem, because he doesn't sell out his principles when it comes to adhering and upholding his sacred oath of office. I am an Independent because the Republican Party establishment sold out its principles and adherence to the U.S. Constitution years ago. I now consider myself an Independent CONSTITIONALIST and will remain so as long as the GOP remains pragmatic on the Rule of Law and its principles. Too many in the GOP consider their oath of office and the constitution an anomaly and treat their oath as just something to get past and then ignore their sacred covenant. It's all a game to them. A game I don't care to be a party of. CULT OF PRAGMATISM vs PRINCIPLES – that is what this author, Greg Conterio is part of!
As far as the article regarding blending of principles and pragmatism – I have a real problem with that. Especially with the thought process of pragmatism – “The ends justify the means” – such as in “By any means possible” which is the selling out of of principles in my view.
That is THE REASON why I hold Ron Paul in high esteem, because he doesn’t sell out his principles when it comes to adhering and upholding his sacred oath of office.
I am an Independent because the Republican Party establishment sold out its principles and adherence to the U.S. Constitution years ago. I now consider myself an Independent CONSTITIONALIST and will remain so as long as the GOP remains pragmatic on the Rule of Law and its principles.
Too many in the GOP consider their oath of office and the constitution an anomaly and treat their oath as just something to get past and then ignore their sacred covenant. It’s all a game to them. A game I don’t care to be a party of.

]]> Comment on The Cult of Paul by Joe http://modernconservative.com/2012/01/22/the-cult-of-paul/#comment-233 Joe Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:04:25 +0000 http://modernconservative.com/?p=277#comment-233 Your justification for calling Paul's supporters is anti-social behavior at CPAC, rudeness in discussions, refusal to back another candidate and unsubstantiated claims of dirty tricks ahead if a possible brokered convention. Wouldn't that make loyal supporters of any candidate cultist as well? Calling Paul supporters a cult of personality for those reasons is not apt. And I believe I do "get" the picture. Picturing Paul with fascist dictators and using the word 'cult' to describe his supporters can only be seen as an attempt to demonize. Your justification for calling Paul’s supporters is anti-social behavior at CPAC, rudeness in discussions, refusal to back another candidate and unsubstantiated claims of dirty tricks ahead if a possible brokered convention.
Wouldn’t that make loyal supporters of any candidate cultist as well?
Calling Paul supporters a cult of personality for those reasons is not apt.

And I believe I do “get” the picture. Picturing Paul with fascist dictators and using the word ‘cult’ to describe his supporters can only be seen as an attempt to demonize.

]]> Comment on The Cult of Paul by Greg Conterio http://modernconservative.com/2012/01/22/the-cult-of-paul/#comment-231 Greg Conterio Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:25:49 +0000 http://modernconservative.com/?p=277#comment-231 I''ve already explained the picture Joe, and I cannot help that you don't get it. I've likewise already explained, while citing examples, why I think Paul and his followers constitute a cult of personality. If you find descriptions of the very real behavior of Paul supporters to be "derogatory" perhaps you should seek to change them at their source, rather than object that people like me point them out. I”ve already explained the picture Joe, and I cannot help that you don’t get it.
I’ve likewise already explained, while citing examples, why I think Paul and his followers constitute a cult of personality. If you find descriptions of the very real behavior of Paul supporters to be “derogatory” perhaps you should seek to change them at their source, rather than object that people like me point them out.

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