RICKJOHNSON's Blog

The simple fact of the matter is, is that Ron Paul is politically insignificant. He is propped up by a very small, very loud and quite annoying group of people who claim more supporters than they actually have. Of those who do support him, most ARE NOT Republicans.

Fox News realizes that Doc Paul is more of a political distraction than a viable Republican Candidate. I support their decision 100%.

The problem with his base is that most are not actually Conservatives. Ron has some good fiscal ideas but everything else makes him sound like a quack. When it comes to foreign affairs, he's pretty much an idiot. He does not understand the origin or causes of Islamic Fundamentalism or Islamic Terrorism. Sticking his head in the sand will not make them go away....but helping them get to Allah through superior fire power will!

We have seen the terrorist. We saw the people jumping from the twin towers to their deaths. we saw thousands of people running from the ashes almost sucking their last breaths. We saw mothers, husbands, fathers, wives, children standing for days at the rubble hoping and praying that some of their loved ones would come walking out of the middle of the mass of debris...and then slowly each and every day give up a little more hope and a little more until there was no more hope left. we saw the fire trucks carrying the coffins of the firefighters...for days we watched the funerals...for days and months we were in shock and could hardly go about our own business. We see the videos from their training camps and see them in action...do you want the link to the beheadings? Propaganda? Hardly!!!! Don't you dare tell me I imagined all that!

FTP, I know what I wrote..you didn't need to cut and paste it....STUPID!

Has anyone read "The New Jackals?" It was about the first bombing of the trade center buildings and Ramsi Yousef, I am not sure if I spelled the terrorist name right, but it was published in 1993 after the first attempt in 1991, the book predicted 9/11 and was published in 93, anyone who thinks 9/11 was an inside job, needs to put the crack pipe down, there is no doubt it was a terrorist attack, but there is doubt as to how much knowledge we had prior to the tragedy. I am opposed to many of the things in the Patriot Act, but the one thing that I do approve is now all the agencies are able to colaborate information without waiting for approval from higher command. Really prior to 9/11 there were calls from Florida being made, saying hey there are these Middle Eastern students from our flight school who have no idea how to land, this information was not received fast enough, as it had to wait for approval from ones higher in command, making it somewhat lost in translation. Neckcarjim is correct, we have Islamic Fundamentalist in are own backyard! Neckcarjim, you are a Patriot, if our country were attacked I would be by your side defending it not hiding in a corner like the cowards who are addicted to the propaganda, this is the home of the Brave! Remember that and act that way! Neckcarjim, your comment made my day, thank you, I wish more were not fooled by this fake color scheme!

Please name me one American who has had is rights taken away or violated due to the patriot act. I hate to break it to you but grandmom from up north does not need to be stripped surched by TSA. I have know problem with ratial profiling. I am flying to New York by myself with a one way ticket I have know problem with TSA taking a couple of seconds to inspect my stuff. Oh by the way grandmom did not fly plains into American buildings, Muslims/Arabs if you have a problem with that go back to your third world nation and leave your american education and profits with you.

...I'd be hard pressed to name all the Americans that have been spied on through wiretaps and their homes entered secretly because, well, it is kept secret, but there is no doubt it is happening considering they now have that authority.

...Your "love it or leave it" approach, with your tacked on remark about leaving ones education behind really makes you look foolish, not to mention that your reply is almost unreadable due to all the grammatical errors, but the latter may be nit picky on my part I guess.
...Just tell me you're not a college graduate and save my faith in that aspect of American education at least.

...If ignorance is bliss then you must be one jolly individual.

...Sherman Austin, google it you schmuck.

...The tired line of, "they can invade my privacy because I have nothing to hide" is circular logic and unacceptable in debating this point due to the fact that privacy is not granted to us, it is an inherent right. That means even if they destroyed every copy of the constitution we'd still have that right.

...Seriously, try reading a book without pictures once in a while.

...As far as you're concerned the Martians might be attacking and we all need to head for the hills with our tin foil helmets on, but that doesn't make it so.

...I saw that youtube video that just came out that referenced the book,"politically Incorrect Guide to Islam" did you read it or are you just regurgitating something you heard again? I swear. Seek some help for your media bulimia.

RickJohnson,

Based on your initial response to my posts, it is obvious to me that you are the one that is misinformed. How do I know so much about Terrorism? BECAUSE I HAVE A DEGREE IN IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh....and a lovely 1 year tour in Iraq that confirmed what I learned in school. Who's the idiot now?

Modern Terrorism has its roots in Egypt, with the formation of the Muslim Brotherhood in 1928. It was in response to the British and French occupation of Egypt and other parts of the Middle East. Modern Fundamentalism is the response to "perceived" Western Imperialism, directed mostly at the United States. In reality, it's resistance to Globalism. The middle east, and Islam in general, are in the middle of its "Dark Ages," just like Europe more than 500 years ago. Here's an idea...PICK UP A BOOK!!!!!!

P.S. I wish I did own stock in FOX! :)