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Quote by: The Decider Obtuse? My questions are clear and direct.

fair enough

What does Paul specifically propose for the collection of intelligence data in the absence of the current intel organizations? The only answer I've received at Volconvo is some form of "we don't need intelligence to prevent terror attacks

there need not be specific answers because he hasn't promised to tear these beuracracies down. He's only suggested that these agencies are unconstutional when prompted.

I thought Paul was above parsing words and Washingtonian double-speak. The minute he starts, his long paper trail of clear and concise messages will come back to haunt him every day. Leave the flip-flopping and non-answers to the expert in the Republican field, Mitt Romney.

please. Tactic noted. When you join the upcoming clinton debate you're effectively neutralized before it starts.

I'm not "translating" Paul's position: I'm asking for clarification. If Paul wants to abolish the current US intel community, what PRECISELY does he want in its stead? That's a question, not a translation. Paul should not have trouble providing an answer. But somehow his Volconvo supporters are have trouble providing a convincing one.

well it's a good question. I don't know.

And what gives you the idea that Democrats fear Ron Paul?

because he's the man that makes it tough for the democrips. You and others are splitting hairs over issues and taking aim. It's plain to see. Not that there's anything wrong with that. It's just plain to see. It would seem you would want him to be the republican candidate so if you lose you're not faced with Rudy McRomney.

I respect the man, but I don't fear him. He hasn't even broken double digits in ANY statewide Republican poll, including the straw poll in his home state of Texas. Perhaps he'll do better in a few months, but right now he's really not too scary for anybody, in any party.

The polls? Which polls? That's my debate. You know where I stand and why, most likely.

Ron Paul is the bridge between the left and the right. we can embrace him or not.