According to Salon.com’s Andrew Leonard, “Ron Paul appeared on CNN’s ‘American Morning’ on Friday, pushing the same apocalyptic message he served up during the Republican primaries, with one difference. His prediction of doom makes a heck of a lot more sense now than it did then.” The author continues, “So if things do get even worse, was Ron Paul suggesting that he’s ready for another run at the gold ring in 2012?” Dr. Paul said:
But right now there’s a fight going on in this country. Our numbers are growing. We’re not the majority, but our numbers are growing. And as this situation deteriorates, more people are going to say, “Hey, maybe it’s right. Maybe limited government and freedom works. Maybe freedom is popular, and maybe freedom really works.” And this idea that we have to depend on government for all these programs is an illusion.
Leonard concludes that “whoever is elected president of the United States is going to play a very large role in determining the contours of the new global regulatory system. And if doesn’t work? Well then, Ron Paul, or someone like him, will probably get a chance to pursue a different approach.” Let’s hope — for the sake of our nation — that Mr. Leonard is right.
The clip featuring RLC Adviser Dr. Ron Paul:
On October 17th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Ron Paul has said he does not plan to run again. But then, he never wanted to run in the first place. We won’t have someone with Ron Paul’s record of integrity by 2012 — as far as I can see — so maybe he will feel compelled if there is a groundswell and conditions materialize as he predicts. I can see that.
How old was Reagan when he took office in his second term, 74? Dr Paul is spry of mind, body and spirit, and is wise enough to surround himself with the very best people.
On October 18th, 2008 at 8:25 am
It’s time for the liberty movement to move on, not be overly dependent on one guy. Listen, Ron ain’t going to be alive forever and it’s delusional to think he’ll make another run, let alone a serious one, in 2012. This country won’t make progress quite frankly until we find someone more charismatic and electable (let alone younger) than Ron Paul to lead the fight.
On October 18th, 2008 at 8:28 am
I also forgot to add “articulate.” With all due respect to Ron that Pennsylvania accent of his is brutal!
On October 19th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Won’t Dr. Paul be 77 in 2012? Plus, given how badly he’s discredited himself in this election will he have any reputation left to run on in 2012?
I think we’d be a lot better off working to draft Mark Sanford.
Dave
On January 10th, 2009 at 2:47 am
If Ron Paul would be 100 years old in 2012, he would still be the best man for President of the United States. He is a doctor that keeps himself healthy and he is in tip-top mental shape. The American people need the Great Dissenter more than ever to lead our nation back to liberty, justice, and democracy. Ron Paul has inspired legions in America!