[Gondring]

I love how he votes against it all, despite dutifully passing on the requests from constituents. Eat your heart out RINOs!

[mnehring]

His votes are symbolic.
Putting the pork in the bill in the first place is substance.

Symbolism
Substance

Your choice..

I’ve posted our other represenatives earmark requests at the same time, I’m sure you’ll want to go make some excuses for them as well..

[SlapHappyPappy]

If it is his “duty” to pass on requests from his constituents, then it is also his “duty” to make sure they pass as that too represents the will of his constituents.

In other words, you can’t have it both ways. You can’t claim to be against earmarks while taking direct action you know will create earmarks.

Plus, as already stated, he votes “no” knowing full well his district will get the money anyway, which makes it a charade of the highest caliber.

[ejonesie22]

So basically you finally admit RP is a shyster, not fully representing his constituents, as is his job under the Constitution he loves to pretend to be expert on, while gladly taking their money and support, as he will from anyone who can fog a mirror...

Well that's a little progress...

[mysterio]

I was going to reply on this thread, but there's no reasoning with those who think paleoconservatives are worse than dems. And beleive me, there are some who hate Ron Paul as much as they hate the Clintons.

They'll deny it, but it's true.