Ron Paul challenges GOP candidates to bike ride 'in the Texas heat'

[Uktopperfan]

Ron paul is like the comic relief in the campaign! Love this guy

[audiopro316]

Newt is starting to like Ron Paul.

[greysmusicfan1]

That's not the only race Ron Paul's going to win.

[BettyFordGalaxy]

He's had knee surgery, that's it. Healthy and brilliant.

[huraha96704]

First of all, Ron Paul was the state champion of Pennsylvania in the 220 yard dash, second in the 440, and had a personal best of 9.7 in the 100 yd. dash. This was at a time when Pennsylvania was one of the most populous states in the union with 11 million population. Until he blew out his knee he had a serious chance of being a professional baseball or football player. Even at 76 an athletic contest between Paul and those 3 dorks would be completely unfair.

[nathangb4]

Newt didn't want any part of this bike race

[stifler4041]

FUCK YOU RON PAUL AND YOUR HILLBILLY LOYALISTS

[43022a]

VERY IRRESPONSIBLE of Dr. Paul to issue such a life-threatening challenge to his rivals! This mountain-goat KNOWS that he would CLEAN THEIR CLOCKS and kill them ALL in the process if they dared to persist to the bitter end. Maybe he's secretly rooting for Newt, knowing that, while the Speaker may have MOUNTING capabilities in some other contexts, he would be wholly incapable of MOUNTING a bike, leaving the other two foolhardy contestants with their overblown egos to perish in the Texas heat.

[isummit29]

Newt's ready to collect some Ron Paul supporters. YOU'RE NOT GETTING ANY OF US. :)

[whynotflip]

@isummit29 to the bitter end!  AMEN!

[infokemp]

Ron Paul is a former soldier who has a routine of using the gym bike at 1600 hrs each day - he know he can win that race - I will place a bet on him winning rather than the other candidates 76 years or not.

His supporters know he can win the election as well. The American people should have the reason as well as the faith in their own laws -Ron Paul is the only candidate who knows about the highest law; US constitution - if the others don't know the law on what basis did they vote?!

1776 -2012!

[ReduceGHGs]

@infokemp .

You say you'll place a bet on ron paul winning? How much?

ron paul is out of touch with reality. He rejects the science behind human-caused climate change without one study or scientific body to back up his opinion. The fact is that his libertarian agenda can't handle the truth. The truth is we need to regulate our emissions for the sake of future generations. Without a healthy habitat civilizations fail and people suffer. It's reality ron paul doesn't grasp.

[infokemp]

@ReduceGHGs I would bet on him winning the bike race - not the race.

I don't agree with him on the Gold std as this would give gold speculators to much power - we can't shut them down unlike the rouge Fed. I like the Social Market model myself but the US law does not support this an amendment would be needed - I like RP because he follows the law - he has even voted against libertarian policies where they conflict with the US Constitution; which supports the right make amendments.

[AFMcKeown]

@infokemp

I don't get your logic. It would make every person in the country a "gold speculator"

[infokemp]

@AFMcKeown P1 Most of the Gold produced is mined in South Africa (where the ANC is exterminating the Boers & its political opponents) & Russia with its anti-American stance - magnitude of influence over gold markets - a speculator like Kyle bass who has a trillion dollars starts trying to get the irrational herd mentality going then its a vicious cycle (if he has a x money then he must be right) but he is counting on the rumor he started to feed on itself so he can make money.

[infokemp]

@AFMcKeown P2 If I have x money that attracts the media - I don't even need to pay them to get an irrational frenzy going - millions of small investors followed Kyle Bass over the cliff because he said you could make money from the Euro collapsing, it was politically motivated by Kyle Bass anti-Europeanism - the Euro did not collapse - the herd lost their money on the short - if the Euro had collapsed they might still of lost their money as the EU since 2007 has supported the dollar!

[infokemp]

@AFMcKeown P3 So if everyone gets into Gold as in a Gold std the events that may happen will be caused by sentiment & foreign private speculation & production, the same situation you have with the petro-dollar you can be sure crime-families like the Saudi's Binlandens & exxon-Haliburton mafia & cartels will buy or seize as much gold as possible to influence the price & production to gain options or puts on the market

If you have commodity money - make  US silver or tally stick std

[infokemp]

@AFMcKeown P4 I prefer currency (unit of exchange) like the Euro (not perfect I know) but based on a mixed bag of goods & services to reflect the production of the economy which includes gold silver platinum & assets as well as housing food & energy which will allow a true picture of natural inflation or deflation. Money(unit of value) is not known as we don't know the total resources of the Earth in the context of tech avalaible to extract utillity from them so currency is subjective

[AFMcKeown]

@infokemp

As subjective as a system where money is printed as it is needed? Look at the change in the value of gold throughout history vs. the change in the value of the dollar. The difference is so stark that it makes comparison silly.

[infokemp]

@AFMcKeown I am not suggesting than what you state here is not the case - I am suggesting a new system of mixed commodity & production data. The most stable std in history was the tally stick system used by the first Bank of England - because wood was used for fuel, industry & construction & it grew in harmony with the cycles of nature & also renewable it reflected something close to reality. If you choose gold you must control production & value. A currency can be too strong or too weak

[infokemp]

@AFMcKeown P2 The purpose of a currency is to act as a signal in the real economy & to reflect the economy - the purpose of currency is that it is a tool for gaining a better sense of information about the economy. The ultimate goal is to have an equitable free prosperous society & nation for the benefit of individuals families & human progress. The growth of a Bank accounts balance might makes us feel better about our own situation but as inflation shows it does not tell the whole human story

[infokemp]

@ReduceGHGs On climate change or economics what matters is magnitude & time is CO2 being absorbed by plants quick enough is more being produced by nature or man thats the basis of how policies should be developed. To me the best model in economics is the co-operative - if folks own shares & the firm or Rainforest they care about it - if we gave shares to folks in Brazil as part of an Amazon co-op then they would want the Amazon to grow thus able to get more share value & FDI

[ReduceGHGs]

@infokemp .

Learn about climate change rather than posting how little you know.

Google: NAS pdf Global Warming 2008 Edition

The Carbon Cycle and Ocean Acidification are interesting aspects of this human-caused crisis we face.

[infokemp]

@ReduceGHGs I will check out the information, thanks and I will take it that you are trying to help instead of showing off. I did not even disagree with you that man does have an effect on climate or degrades the environment. I was putting out the basis of the logical tools people need to weigh up different solutions about what we should do or technology or policies we should pursue.

[ReduceGHGs]

@infokemp Good that you're thinking critically about the issue. It's important.

I also recommend a recent book by NASA's top climate scientist James Hansen.

Storms Of My Grandchildren

Good luck!

[infokemp]

@ReduceGHGs On civilization - rules & a systematic empirical approach are needed that is why Western meme has been adaptive because it is based on reason - how can a state work if it is influence by corruption, crime-families & politicians who don't know the law - RP by standing for the constitution makes it possible to go on the path to rationality for the US, even if you don't like or agree with him. We are ultimately resourced based but tech & systematic rules make civilization

[ReduceGHGs]

ron paul is just more of the same old Trickle Down economics. His "free market" agenda COSTS too many of us too much while it benefits all too few. It concentrates wealth and jeopardizes our long-term prosperity. In addition, paul is essentially a climate change denier. He turns his back on what EVERY respected scientific institution has been saying in favor of his libertarian philosophy. So no thanks again ron paul. Lets get the obstructionists like rand paul OUT of Congress!

[signal899]

@ReduceGHGs Actually we could save tons in taxes that would have disappeared into federal bureaucracies. And there are respected scientists who deny that climate change is caused by humans. One scientist even claimed that the world in a co2 shortage!

[ReduceGHGs]

@signal899 .

Sorry if you have the false belief that there's a credible scientific debate over the core issue. There isn't. As I stated, EVERY respected scientific institution concluded the same. Check it out. Find ONE that says otherwise. NASA, AAAS, NOAA, NCAR, SOCC, NAS, AGU, and many others. They span globe and over 30 years of global research. Not one naysayer has a credible study backing up their claims.

But sure. There are "experts" that deny the moon landing. So what?

[AFMcKeown]

@ReduceGHGs

Global warming was simply a scare tactic of the media started by the democrats campaigning on the issue. The government, and the establishment at large then refused to fund anyone who said otherwise. Your one of those people that think the cigarette companies are out to get you arn't you?

30 years of research is not enough to determine the world has unprecedented heating.

[ReduceGHGs]

@AFMcKeown .

Human-caused climate change is a fact. So say EVERY respected scientific institution that considered the issue. That's many different scientific bodies from many different countries. And the ALL agree! What more do you want? The fact that you don't like the facts won't change them. Try some honest research. Wiki has a good site and links for additional reading.

Google: Scientific Opinion on Climate Change Wikipedia

[AFMcKeown]

@ReduceGHGs

1) Pure Capitalism does not concentrate wealth.

2) Your BS on every reputable scientist supporting global warming has long since been disproved. Way to be a media sheep of 5 years ago. Seriously.

3) Spouting inaccurate "facts: from the Gore campaign doesn't make you sound smart. That guy was a tool, let your erection subside.

[ReduceGHGs]

@AFMcKeown .

First of all, do you call "pure capitalism" a totally free market? There's no such thing. Yes, an unbridled market the wealthy take advantage.

Global warming.. see reply to signal899.

The "sheep" are the gulligle and uninformed that consume vested interest propaganda coming from sources such as the Koch oil billionaire brothers. Do you know about it? Read up.

Gore has NOTHING to do with the science.

Here's a good short film.

Google: The Denial Machine Video

[MrTheBeast]

newt is trying to kiss ass and get dr pauls supporters on his side

him and romney argued over who is less of a scumbag bastard

[RightWingTV]

I don't know how many people here are old enough to remember the 1980 republican primary race, but it is strange how similiar Ron Paul's race is to then Ronald Reagan's race. George Bush, if you listened to the media back then was all but crowned the nominee, yet Ronald Reagan won, and then beat Jimmy Carter. History has a way of repeating itself.

[Sull604]

@RightWingTV Dude I hope youre right

[MooseOfReason]

Ron Paul got that woman at 0:33 to bounce around in her seat. That's the kind of enthusiasm Paul usually inspires on the campaign trail.

[noreast77]

Next scene: Paul dead from a heat stroke.

[Trolling4RonPaul2012]

A whole bike could get stuck in Newt Gingrich's fat ass.

[TorontoBoi]

This is the only time in history i'll ever agree with what Newt says. Dr. Paul is an inspiration to everyone, of all ages. A truly great man.

[Mastirshake]

Follow Ron on facebook as i do, the guy does more in one day than three men half his age

[TeaPartyVictory]

RON PAUL IS DANGEROUS and stating facts is not warmongering. Paul's everyone loves everyone fantasy world is unbelievably dangerous. All all western world leaders and their advisers recognize Iran is a very critical threat. RON PAUL IS NOT A GENIUS who magically knows more than those other world leaders. He's a backwater racist who has found a way to con the ignorant about the world scene for his own financial and political ambitions. CLICK ON OUR NAME - TEA PARTY VICTORY - FOR FACT AND TRUTH.

[ahallidie]

@TeaPartyVictory illiterate clown. Hard to make out what you are trying to say.

[alexanderwotl]

@TeaPartyVictory Your opinions are a disgrace to this planet. It is precisely because of such views and opinions that this world is in trouble today. It is precisely because of such views that there are so many conflicts in the world. Forget about American empire, it's gone. Dead. Never to come back again. Ron Paul is probably the only sane man out of all the politicians in America.

[shadzrob123]

@alexanderwotl Well said mate. It is because of people like @teapartyvictory the world is in such a mess. RON PAUL 2012!

[unconstslave]

@TeaPartyVictory This guy is a classic American Sheeple. As Ron Paul is the Tea Party's Founder. This "TeaPartyVictory" is campaigning against his own "party" (as the case may be). Just like "Republicans" Voting for Romney or Newt (both obvious Corporate sellouts) who do not support Republican Conservative values. They vote for who they are told is the winner, before the race has even begun. Go Ron Paul, Hide your Caucus vote, BE Ron Paul's Delegate! Make him President!

[glaphirarocks]

I love this guy.

[antifanboi]

Thumbs up if you want Newt Gingrich to accept the challenge because it would be funny as hell!

[lensno]

BEST Debate I've seen. Dr. Paul handled himself and the questions like a true Scholar. Even the Gingritch had to back him. Ron Pauls been working his way up the ladder to the Presidency for a while. This is his time. =Ron Paul 2012=

. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR ANYONE ELSE.

[staceyski]

Wow. Paul is the greatest and Newt's playing to get his votes!

[kendallred5]

This is a non-issue. Ron Paul is in great shape.

Let's look at some of the highlights of the debate...

Newt wants to start a moon colony

Mitt wants self deportation

Santorum fears the jihadist in Cuba

Ron Paul wants to end the Fed

RON PAUL 2012

[Scooternz]

Ron Paul's the smart one, the right one, the only one.

[ditkuss]

Ron Paul is of course in better shape physically and mentally than even Rancorum, who is 20 years younger.

[OneWorldScam]

@TeaPartyVictory Stick your war mongering propaganda up your ass!!! Idiot!

[tehlokey]

Chuck Norris has aged well.

[itubeutude]

stupid question.

[gemniprincess]

why is gingrich kissing Ron Paul's butt? i think he's trying to be on his good side now.

[sergiolea]

@gemniprincess its because on the last debate, ron paul said something like if grinweech changes his foreign policiy I could endorse him. Grinweech is now going to try to attract ron paul's base.

[ditkuss]

@gemniprincess I think it's because Nut is in the worst shape of them all, so he doesn't want health to be an issue.

[Jcrexxor]

Moderator just got pwnt

[ThyNizz]

Gingrich is desperate for Paul's votes, he's jocking his nuts now and his stuttering compliments only solidipiy Ron Paul's the smart one, the right one, the only one... for President. RR2012!!!

[aBRUSHforCONFUCIUS]

@ThyNizz I would not vote for that scumbag gingrich if I was paid. He thinks becuase he mentions the fed a couple of times. It is the last thing he would do, the pandering fool. I loved when Romney and Gingrich bitter for a long time about Fanny and Freddy and Dr.Paul made them both look ridiculous and stupid by saying he does not pay attention to their trivial scumbaggery. The crowd loved it. I think Ron Paul is wining people over. the whole audience clapped.

[Jurassicparkrules96]

@aBRUSHforCONFUCIUS the audience will clap for anything

[bergmamp]

funny guy

[shaburney]

Love his sense of humor.

[Opiatebasedreality]

RON PAUL 2012!