Posted on 12/26/2011 4:24:57 PM PST by Eleutheria5
A former senior aide to GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul has decided to "set the record straight" in a 'tell all' post on the Right Wing News blog -- and in the process, has confirmed that Paul wishes "the Israeli state did not exist at all."
Eric Dondero served as former senior aide to Paul when he was a U.S. Congressman from 1997 to 2003, and worked closely with the candidate as an aide since 1988.
"I've noticed in some media that my words have been twisted and used for an agenda from both sides," Dondero wrote, explaining from the outset why he had decided to set forth his views in such a blunt manner, on the site that he chose. "I wish to set the record straight with media that I trust and know will get the story right: conservative/libertarian-conservative bloggers."
Ron Paul is not a racist, Dondero wrote. "I never heard a racist word expressed towards Blacks or Jews come out of his mouth. Not once," he wrote. "Is Ron Paul an Anti-Semite? Absolutely No. As a Jew, (half on my mother’s side), I can categorically say... No slurs. No derogatory remarks."
However, the candidate's feelings about Israel versus the Palestinian Authority are another matter entirely, Dondero wrote.
"He is however, most certainly Anti-Israel, and Anti-Israeli in general. He wishes the Israeli state did not exist at all. He expressed this to me numerous times in our private conversations. His view is that Israel is more trouble than it is worth, specifically to the America taxpayer. He sides with the Palestinians, and supports their calls for the abolishment of the Jewish state, and the return of Israel, all of it, to the Arabs."
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Ron Paul is not a racist, Dondero wrote.IOW, Dondero's never read Ron Paul's racist screed.
"He is however, most certainly Anti-Israel, and Anti-Israeli in general. He wishes the Israeli state did not exist at all. He expressed this to me numerous times in our private conversations. His view is that Israel is more trouble than it is worth, specifically to the America taxpayer. He sides with the Palestinians, and supports their calls for the abolishment of the Jewish state, and the return of Israel, all of it, to the Arabs."Wow, there's a surprise.
Who wrote this article?
not anti-Jewish ...
so exactly what is supposed to happen to 6 million JEWS
living in Israel (which he wishes wouldn’t exist)?
guess we could ask Iran’s President Imanutjob if we can’t
get a straight answer from our nutjob
Paul opposes continued subsidies of Israel? That should win him the majority American Jewish vote.
He works for them, so he’s really their nutjob too.
The effort to drive Ron Paul from the gop continues. It will probably be successful. Problem is, it’ll cost the gop the general election when he simply runs as a third party candidate. Not that it’ll much matter; like there is all that big of a difference between mittens and barky anyway.
“I just pray that Ron Paul does NOT get the GOP nomination.”
Be careful what you pray for; you might get it. Especially if he is run out of the party and launches a 3rd party challenge in the general. Which I think is likely.
Too bad Sarah didn’t run. It would have avoided this ongoing circular firing squad.
“Say what you will about Ron Paul, he is principled, consistent and conservative.”
Now, now. Don’t go using logic. The idea of these threads is to see who can howl the loudest that Ron Paul is CRAZY!! ANTISEMITIC!! RACIST!! UNRELIABLE!! NAIVE!!
That he would likely cut the scope and breadth of government by more than any other candidate running for the gop nomination never enters into the equation.
I say, “A plague on both their houses.”
Does that mean I fail the litmus test?
No write-ins. Sorry. The fix is in.
It was those Establishment Republicans that did not want Sarah to run..and she knew that, she knew what she had to deal with if she had run. They would have done everything possible to make sure she did not get the nomination. How ironic how they were so terrified of her running but have NO issue with Ron Paul running..this guy is downright scary. If he gets the nomination Obama won’t have to do anything, he will have the election in the bag. Even if Paul launches a 3rd party challenge it will be the same like every time he runs, he will get a few percentage points of votes but it really wont make a difference, but if he gets the GOP Nomination all hell is gonna break loose
The Mossad possibly bombing the new york trade center building? Really? Sheesh....
“It was those Establishment Republicans that did not want Sarah to run..and she knew that, she knew what she had to deal with if she had run. They would have done everything possible to make sure she did not get the nomination.”
Yup. I think she decided that she didn’t need it. Can’t say I blame her. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
“How ironic how they were so terrified of her running but have NO issue with Ron Paul running..this guy is downright scary.”
They didn’t think he would do as well as he is. As for him being “scary”, I find him relatively innocuous. I disagree with him on a few issues but remember: the President is not a dictator. He has to get Congress to go along on most things, which will tend to moderate things.
“If he gets the nomination Obama won’t have to do anything, he will have the election in the bag.”
Ron Paul won’t get the nomination. That has been ordained for mitt. But obama need not worry; when selecting between a socialist and someone who just acts like one, people will pick the real mccoy every time.
“Even if Paul launches a 3rd party challenge it will be the same like every time he runs, he will get a few percentage points of votes but it really wont make a difference...”
I respectfully disagree. There are so many people out there who are angry at both parties that Ron Paul will get a significant chunk of votes as a third party candidate regardless. I don’t think he can win it, but he can peel off maybe 15-20%.
“...but if he gets the GOP Nomination all hell is gonna break loose.”
It sure will. And it’ll be long overdue.
Palin and Paul, despite their differences on issues, were the only genuine anti-establishment candidates. Palin’s leaving left Paul the sole option for voters sick of the establishment.
They don’t get it ...not a clue as they are led down the garden path. They would rather mittens than Paul, a sad state we find ourselves in.
Perhaps. I liked her speaking out about the phony Kinsey Report but she seems to stick to the status quo on economic issues.
Please, Sarah Barracuda, don't be overly concerned. He could "win" the Iowa caucuses with 20% or so of the vote, but he won't go much further toward the nomination. He might take a smattering of delegates to the National Convention, but nowhere near enough to impact the party's policy. The GOP is still by far the stronger party on national defense and national security - and, logically enough, on support for Israel against the forces of radical Islam.
I would kindly suggest that if you dig Sarah Palin, you should support her political "twin" and friend, Michele Bachmann.
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