Ross Perot, the billionaire who shook up the 1992 presidential campaign, has largely remained silent since his emergence on the nation’s political stage nearly two decades ago and as he emerges from the shadows (in part to drum up interest in his forthcoming autobiography), he’s remaining silent about one more thing: the current top candidates running for office.
Pressed by USA Today’s Richard Wolf to endorse a candidate, Perot declined, despite the fact that “members of his family have donated almost exclusively to Republicans in recent years.”
Perot is an equal-opportunity critic, unimpressed with both President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney when it comes to addressing the nation’s red ink.
“We’re on the edge of the cliff, and we have got to start fixing it now. Otherwise, we’re leaving a disaster to our children’s and our grandchildren’s future,” he said.
Wolf spoke with Perot as part of an interview for C-SPAN, where additional clips have been posted (the full interview is set to air Monday night).
In it, Perot talks about his fear of the United States being taken over.
Read More at Politico. By Patrick Gavin.
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Why do you think that anyone has any interest in what Ross Perot has to say? Next you’ll be interviewing Madonna’s uncle, or Tom Cruise’s cat.
It must be a slow news day.
We listen because he was right in the past and he is right now. This is the guy who hired his own army and went to Iran and got his employees out when the US Military would not. He knows what he is talking about and I would suggest you listen to what he has to say. He told Americans exactly what this country needed to do and the country said No we just want freebies. Well – you got freebies; now pay for them.
Dam right he knows what he is talking about, successful businessman.
You may be entertained with madonna, and he’s our black muslim presidente,
and all the other drug blown minds of hollywood.
We the People listen and take notes, if you don’t know history you are going
to repeat mistakes, and obwma was one bigassed mistake.
Yep, they did Perot just like they have done Ron Paul; they don’t want any real conservatives running that might actually do something to help our country! GARY JOHNSON 2012 (ONLY SINCE RON PAUL IS NOW OUSTED BY THE REPUBS & DEMS)
Ross Perot, a great American! He told the truth and Americans couldn’t handle it! He never ran out on his country or his employees! He made sure they got out of Iran, he did his best for America! If you can tell a person by the friends he has, Perot had one of the greatest and bravest friend anyone could have, James Stockdale, the real hero of the, Hanoi Hilton! He never caved, he never gave in to the, Viet Cong! He was what McCain wanted to be but couldn’t! If only Americans listened to Ross Perot, we would never been duped into an, Obama! Ross Perot is still relevant!
Mr. Perot – Your fear of America being on the edge of the cliff and of the United States being taken over will most likely in part come true. America will receive God’s justice for her abominations. In His great mercy God will provide for those that have received Christ as their LORD & SAVIOR. He has also made His judgment clear because His desire is that all should come to Christ, less they should perish.
To read God’s judgment for America’s future or lack thereof, google: “The Message For America, Hand of Help Ministries.” To read how I was led to this, google: ” Watchman On The Wall, America ~ Mystery Babylon? ” To read the message of the 2nd major terrorist attack, google; “The Eagle and the Serpents, Hand of Help Ministries.” And for where I believe the location of the 2nd attack will be, google: “Watchman On The Wall, The Eagle and the Serpents (Part 2) .”
Man’s so called wisdom in thinking he knows all that there is to be known is all but an illusion to him. Wisdom is gained from what man has experienced in life and true wisdom comes from God. There is nothing in this life that man can say for a certainty, unless he has seen, or experienced directly or indirectly that which pertains to his statements, beliefs, or faith. In other words, for man to say, “I know God does not exist,” just because he personally has not experienced a life changing event is nothing less than pure ignorance.
One revelation from God is worth far more than the knowledge gained from all the books in the world written by men who have no understanding or comprehension of the absolute truth of God’s WORD. God has never failed at fulfilling His judgments upon those that deserve His judgment.
I voted for him, but at this time he is too old to be a viable candidate either now or in the future. He certainly understood the facts of government economics, but the campaign to elect him fizzled not because he wasn’t qualified to do the job; he had no political backing by the career politicians, and my continued stance and belief that career politicians are the reason we are in the mess we are in at this time. Politicians should have no more than two chances to be in Congress (House or Senate), the same as the President is not allowed more than two terms in office.
Ross is one great American hero who knew how to deal with Iranian terrorists. He outsmarted them on every turn. Wise people will listen to what he says.