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It’s no joke: Ron Paul the real deal
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by Bassey Etim
Friday, August 31, 2007
In a campaign where a frontrunner without experience tricks the media into reporting otherwise and a guy who reflexively wants to “double Guantanamo” wins the Iowa straw poll, a little common sense can be refreshing. But in today’s political climate, there’s no sense more uncommon than the Constitution. That’s why voters from all across the political spectrum should seriously consider voting for Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul.
Liberals squirm at the thought of a strict constitutionalist government, given its association with anti-Roe Supreme Court justices and gun rights. But if Americans are serious about ending an era marred by outrageous political antagonism, we may find that the best compromise for our modern political dilemmas is the one the founders reached more than 200 years go. Unlike the other Republican candidates, who only embrace states' rights to explain away their logical fallacies (see: Rudy Giuliani), Ron Paul has been a true small-government conservative throughout his political career.
If pandering to religion-inspired special interests hadn’t become GOP dogma in recent years, Rep. Paul, R-Texas, would be swimming in the mainstream. Instead he treads water in national polls, which only gauge name recognition, but drive mainstream media coverage. After all, a spot in their narrative must be won through careful manipulation of conventional wisdom and fact. While the founders thought two large parties would encourage compromise, I can’t imagine they would approve of the scope and functions of our government and its military-industrial complex.
Indeed, American foreign policy from the Cold War era on would be a comic farce if so many innocent lives weren’t lost. From Saddam to bin Laden, our greatest enemies were armed, funded and lifted to prominence with our own tax dollars. The short-sightedness of our elected officials has been galling — all the while, politicians pander to us with the bread of outlandish earmarks and the circus of Terri Schiavo and the moral crusaders. It's hard to argue that we would be fighting a war against the nebulous philosophy of terrorism if we had resisted the urge to micromanage Middle Eastern governance to counteract the Soviets.
Of course, the biggest draw of a constitutionalist philosophy to liberals is a non-interventionist foreign policy. That’s a scary prospect to experts because conventional wisdom has strayed so far from the Constitution. Logic would dictate that we stop taking sides in far-off wars, even if a favorable outcome appears to be good for our short-term security.
Although I don’t doubt a Paul presidency would be, on the balance, good for the nation, his libertarian philosophy isn’t perfect. It would give states the right to craft their own abortion laws, which would result in a massive and entirely unregulated underground abortion industry. Nothing is black and white in this world, and some of our government’s reaches into state sovereignty have been for the greater good. Despite this, liberals and conservatives must remember that concession is the meat of compromise.
Oddly enough, the twisting of the U.S. Constitution to respond to modern sensibilities is precipitating the fall of humankind. If we truly respected property rights like the Constitution demands, industries wouldn’t be allowed to pollute our air and water without fair compensation. Nothing would clean up negligent polluters faster than collective fees for new cases of asthma.
Dr. Paul is a more attractive and realistic candidate than the usual libertarian fringe offering because he’s not a zealous extremist. He isn’t touring the country wailing about welfare abusers and imploring the poor to stop being lazy. Instead, he speaks of a slow transition from government support and correctly asserts that without the income tax, our government wouldn’t be able to fund its foreign adventures.
Although he has gained a large following on the Internet, the media seems content to dismiss him like they did Giuliani when he first entered the race. Thus far, most journalists covering the race have done so as lousy authors, they see a predictable storyline and run with it. We can see it when they cast Hillary Clinton as the most prepared candidate when she has held public office for a shorter time than Barack Obama, let alone Joe Biden and Chris Dodd. Then they help us pretend that Mitt Romney’s purchase of the Iowa Republican fundraiser er… straw poll was significant to anyone who wasn’t there.
Dr. Paul might not be the perfect candidate for most Americans, but if we want a president with a fair mind and consistent principles, the Texas congressman merits a second glance. Hopefully his hypothesis, “freedom is popular,” will prove correct.
Bassey Etim (betim@badgerherald.com) is a senior majoring in political science and journalism.
Anonymous (August 30, 2007 @ 9:49pm):
The one word most commonly used when speaking about Dr. Paul is--- INTEGRITY.
No other candidate, Republican or Democrat, can make that claim.
RonPaul2008.com
Peter
Anonymous (August 30, 2007 @ 9:50pm):
" Instead, he speaks of a slow transition from government support and correctly asserts that without the income tax, our government wouldn't be able to fund its foreign adventures."
Not only taxation.
Actually he has asserted for years, correctly, that the government has waged the aggressive war campaigns with taxes, borrowed money (sold trillions in U.S. debt to other countries), and then resorted to creating money out of thin air via the policies of the unconstitutional Federal Reserve. This policy is collapsing the value of the U.S. dollar and bankrupting the poor and elderly via inflation.
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Anonymous (August 30, 2007 @ 9:52pm):
Bassey,
Thanks for the article about Ron Paul! The more people hear the truth, I believe more will come over to the "real" conservative side, the side of the constitution. I am a Michigander, and I am hoping you are attending the Michigan republican leadership conference on Mackinaw Island in September.
Anonymous (August 30, 2007 @ 9:55pm):
Agreed, i do not entirely agree with all of Ron pauls ideas but i do think that he is the most likely to actually listen to people that disagree with him, rather than be the decider for the entire country.
I do however disagree with your statement about the underground abortion clinics, do you not think that if the next president outright banned abortion that this would not create a black market for those seeking an abortion? at least if this was left up to the states a person would just have to drive to the next state where it was legal.
Darren Donahue (August 30, 2007 @ 9:56pm):
I don't agree with the author on social issues, but I completely agree with his support of Dr. Paul. His message of liberty is bringing this country together. He is the only candidate willing to address the 9 trillion dollar debt and the pitfalls of having China be our financial backer. Please don't listen to me or the author. Go to www.ronpaul2008.com and make up you own mind. If you search the candidates on youtube you will find 1000's of positive videos about Ron Paul and next to zero positive on the other republican candidates.
Anonymous (August 30, 2007 @ 10:09pm):
Interesting viewpoint. I seriously hope we can elect someone like Ron Paul that actually believes in the entire Constitution. I am tired of the same old nonesense.
Anonymous (August 30, 2007 @ 10:53pm):
best paul article ive read. thanks.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 12:01am):
Excellent article!
I do not try to convince people. All they need do is Google Ron Paul, read, watch videos and make up their own mind.
I have never seen or heard a candidate with the level of education, honesty, integrity, and consistency of Dr. Paul.
Please America! We need to restore sanity to our federal government before it is too late.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 12:42am):
People...do you want to take the red pill or blue pill? Take the red(Ron Paul) and see a change...a hard path no doubt...take the blue pill and get more of the same...those are your only choices!
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 1:13am):
EXCELLENT Ron Paul article, maybe the best I've read yet (except of course the authors opinion against States' rights on abortion)
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 2:22am):
Great article. I think Dr Paul would win the republican nomination and win the presidency in a landslide if the population knew about his stands on the issues, his voting record, and complete independence from special interests. He may be the last (first?) honest politician (from the two major parties at least). You might see a higher voter turnout--beyond the pitiful 55% that normally show up--if there were a candidate who was not already bought and paid for to actually vote for. As it is, special interests driving main stream media have already decided who they want to win and the only reason they mention anyone else (unless it is a negative spin) is to keep you entertained long enough to keep watching.
Hopefully, the facts will become widely known:
. Ron Paul voted against giving Bush powers to invade Iraq.
. Ron Paul voted against the Patriot Act.
. Ron Paul voted against the Communication Decency Act (CDC), the Flag Desecration Act, and all other legislation that would censor Americans.
. Ron Paul has never voted to raise your taxes nor anyone else's.
. Ron Paul is the only candidate from either of the two major parties that wants to reduce the size and intrusiveness of federal government instead of give it more.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 6:30am):
Great article Mr. Etim! Bless you! And I wish you luck and success in your future endeavors.
Drew Williams
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 7:31am):
As a 60 yr old Nam (two tours USMC) veteran I had just about given up on politics. The same old stale rhetoric had left me feeling impotent and apathetic. Ron Pauls campaign is like Viagra it gives me hope, it's great to get excited and feel invigorated again. The present "war" is like deja vu all over again (Yogi Berra). I have a son who is a Green Beret and has served one tour and will be going back. In our conversations he has stated that our strategy will never work and that we should let them sort it out for themselves.We will pull out eventually with no results so do it now and cut our losses. I pray that the RP message will get out to enough people that will enable us to truly have our great country back. Getting rid of the Federal Reserve and its collection agency the IRS will put us on a footing towards real prosperity. Thanks for great article and for all my fellow patriots don't get discouraged and hold the course.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 7:58am):
Someone help keep those of us overseas posted somehow on what happens in Fort Worth today.
The only news I (and many others) can get is online, and there is precious little to tell us how things are going there.
Thanks,
TheOneLaw
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 8:47am):
Great article!
I go to Univ. Illinois and am waiting for people here to do the same as you have! Student newspapers are a good way to get a message out. Be sure to write another article again in the future to keep people aware! Ron's message is popular with our generation, and we can introduce his ideas with our families ( I have!) and get the message spread.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 8:53am):
Ron Paul is the candidate that will break through the old ideas of right and left. He can bring us together with the simple message of personal freedom and liberty.
David (August 31, 2007 @ 9:03am):
On the issue of abortion, which I know is a touchy one for many: Paul has his own views, which he has made clear, but he is running for President, not king, and the Executive branch is rightfully limited in its ability to create law. Paul also advocates government that is responsive to the will of the people, and the people, through their representatives, should decide the issue. We have had past Presidents that have tried to change the law on this issue, but have failed in the face of public opinion.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 9:18am):
Regarding the state abortion issue, I think a few will outlaw it. Those that do will either see people who want abortions leave the state to get them, or some will simply be more careful about not getting pregnant (some, not all of course) and there will be some underground abortions, plain and simple. In any event, if there are underground abortions, some girls will get hurt or die and there might be a backlash against the laws banning it, who knows? I am not taking a position on either side of this debate but it will be interesting to see how it plays out shoudl Ron Paul be successful in his attempt to overturn Roe v Wade.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 9:44am):
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Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 10:07am):
"..we may find that the best compromise for our modern political dilemmas is the one the founders reached more than 200 years ago."
Well said!
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 10:22am):
The past decade proves to me that the federal government has not only exceeded the size and reach envisioned by the founders, but that it has become too expansive and ponderous to effectively serve the American people.
And all of the candidates running for president offer solutions that continue the trend toward larger, more pervasive and more expensive federal government ... except for one.
There are no certainties in politics, but I am reminded of that old definition of insanity - doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result - and I have concluded that it is time to do something different.
Ron Paul offers solutions based on a fundamentally different approach. Based on past performance and our current situation, I am willing to give him and his ideas a chance.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 10:38am):
Ron Paul was in congress!?
- Germain E. Stemme
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 10:56am):
Forget Obama, Hillary, Guliani, Romney and all the rest! Ron Paul is the only hope this country has. I might consider Huckabee because he supports the FairTax, but Ron Paul's the frontrunner for now.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 11:00am):
You absolutely wrote the most honest and correct analysis of the Ron Paul campaign I have seen to date.
I agree most journalists usually take information that is months old and run with it, never to really investigate the campaign, the momentum etc.
Great Job!!
I will be voting for Ron Paul, and I tell at least 2 people everyday about him.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 12:49pm):
Great Article!!! Go RON PAUL!!!!
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 12:51pm):
Great article. Ron Paul is the best hope we've got (even if he is wrong on Roe v. Wade, go read the decision's dissertation on the 14th and 4th Amendments!), and don't let the national MSM "polls" fool you.
"The Revolution will NOT be televised!" RP08
Robert Reckmeyer (August 31, 2007 @ 1:16pm):
We are at a turning point in our political process that either means restoring our fundamental core beliefs of Freedom, Liberty & Individual Rights or we are heading towards a Fascist Dictatorship controlled by the power elite. The choice is between unchecked Corporate power versus the power of the people, by the people and for the people. I pray God we unite behind a candidate who understands the issue-s and is willing to lead us in our hour of need. Ron Paul is the right leader for this great struggle.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 1:20pm):
A few things come to mind. When Ron Paul speaks about abortion and how he opposes it, my understanding is he is actually saying he opposes federal governments involvement; public tax aid to fund abortion clinics, etc. He is pro-life, but believes the government shouldn't make that decision, "We the People Should."
Much of Ron Paul's initial downsides are not that, he wants the federal government out of our pockets and lives period, so We the People can decide locally what is right or wrong.
Hence, I will be voting for Ron Paul and spreading his word.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 1:21pm):
May God, Allah, Buddah and L. Ron Hubbard bless you for your open minded article about Dr. Paul. I'll admit to a bit of bias as long as we are being fair.
Another point is how the Paul campaign is non-polarizing. I am shoulder to shoulder with people I would have dismissed with a "cleaver" label last year. The freedom message should appeal to all. I do think a majority of Americans would like Dr. Paul.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 2:21pm):
Well written and spot on. It's as if you have, like... I dunno... a working brain (unlike most journalists).
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 2:29pm):
Thank you for this great piece. You are a refreshing change from the usual bull$#!+ reporting that only slams Ron Paul or, at best, softly marginalizes him as having no chance of winning.
We need more reporters like YOU actually looking into what is happening here.
This is the 2nd American Revolution!
Frank Gonzalez
Miami, FL
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 3:09pm):
Excellent article....well done
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 4:17pm):
Very insightfull... I have to agree with the fellow above re. the abortion issue. Women who so decide would go to a state where it was legal. Or exercise greater personal responsibility. (God forbid). Ron Paul 2008!
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 4:26pm):
Mr Etim
An excellant analysis of the race. I do disagree as well on abortion but otherwise I think you are right on. Good luck on your future career and keep the skeptical eye on everything.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 4:28pm):
Ron Paul is important for the young as the future is in jeopardy do to IRRESPONSIBLE Gov't Spending. - But also VERY important for older generations either near or in retirement, as the purchasing power of the US Dollar is dropping (inflation) and being on fixed income could become a MAJOR problem in the next few years unless a leader like Ron Paul is elected.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 5:10pm):
Everyone needs to realize that people vote every day - they choose which store to shop at, which products to buy, where to work, what to read...where to live, where to do business, etc. This is why finance companies are heading to London (less regulation), gay folks head to states that are friendly to civil unions, immigrants come to the U.S. illegally to take advantage of the welfare state. Government intervention today inhibits this everyday voting from the potency it should have. Ron Paul is the guy that wants to reenable the power of choice and markets, from abortion to safety nets and charity.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 5:39pm):
This editorial is a joke. Bassey, I expect better from you.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 6:02pm):
Great article!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 6:04pm):
I love Dr. Paul and all what he stands for, but for him to win he needs national media coverage. He needs to be on more talk shows etc. to be taken serious. What you don't know about, you cannot vote for.
Thank you for helping spreading the word about Dr. Paul.
Gina Giardino (August 31, 2007 @ 6:30pm):
Thanks Bassey! Ron Paul can use all the media he can get as you all know how controlled the MSM is. Thanks again! Ron Paul 2008!
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 6:41pm):
Ron Paul - There really is something different here.
Years ago, I gave up the illusion of finding someone worthy of my vote for President. The candidates are politicians; beholden to their party, lobbyists & special interest first - the people last.
I've always thought "...An honest politician? -Yea Right! when pigs fly -I'll believe that when I see them vote down a pay raise, give back left-over money in their office budget, and give up their obscene congressional pension..." Guess what! Ron Paul actually does this!
Here's something else that speaks volumes about Ron Paul's character -- lobbyists don't even bother to visit his office any more. They know that if the legislation doesn't serve "The People", and if it doesn't follow the Constitution, he won't vote for it.
I've watched Ron Paul (YouTube/C-SPAN) & I don't ever recall hearing him say negative things about the other candidates. He's running a clean campaign, always sticking to the issues, & never resorting to "mud-slinging" like the others.
Whether you agree with his ideas or not, you have to admit, it's truly refreshing to actually find an honest politician - one that actually looks out for "The People", and follows the principles of our founders -no kidding!
Oh - here's another thing I find very interesting, the major media outlets are essentially ignoring him, and the other candidates are trying to bar him from future presidential debates. You have to ask yourself, WHAT ARE THEY AFRAID OF!?
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 7:27pm):
Great write Bassey. Ron Paul is our only choice. Now if we could only get the sheeple to shut of their tv's and start reading again.....
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 7:52pm):
I'm 47 years old, and in my entire life, and I've been a registered Libertarian for 20 years. I voted for Ron Paul in 1988.
I have never -- in my entire life -- ever placed a political bumper sticker on my vehicle. I currently have a "Ron Paul REVOLUTION" bumper sticker on my Jeep. This is the most momentum for a return to liberty and constitutionality in this country that I've ever seen.
Great column, Mr. Etim!
Go Ron Paul!
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 8:24pm):
Excellent article!
Didnt agree with everything said (I dont think you can quite argue that state-determined abortion as opposed to federal would automatically mean an out-of-control black market) but a very well-thought-out perspective on Ron Paul.
I particularly appreciated that the author was willing to consider/analyze shifts in manstream political ideology and the changes that have been happening within the Republican party- ironically, to the severe detriment of traditional conservativism. NO ONE in the mainstream media, to my knowledge thus far, has really addressed this int he language used by the author here.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 9:00pm):
The author hit it right when talking about the mainstream media and polls. Polls are simply a matter of name recognition, and, frankly, your average American has no idea who Ron Paul is, so one can't vote for somebody you don't know! Consequently, the media, driven by ratings, will just keep mentioning Guiliani, Hillary, and Obama, because they have the polls numbers. Once Ron Paul breaks through and creates some national attention, I think he will be a force to contend with. As a UW-Madison student, he gets my vote!
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 10:23pm):
Great article! Visit RONPAULFORUMS.com and chat with us.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 10:33pm):
Mr. Etim,
Well researched and thought through article.
Congratulations.
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 11:07pm):
Bassey,
Top notch article. I'm sure there is or will be a UM Ron Paul Meetup and I hope you're right in the middle of it. Maybe send your article to Iowa or Illinois campuses because they're going way before us.
Chuck Maier
Milwaukee Ron Paul Meetup
Anonymous (August 31, 2007 @ 11:11pm):
Ron Paul for President. And we need more men and women like Ron Paul in the local level politics.
Joseph Baca (September 1, 2007 @ 12:44am):
Great article! Thanks for writing it. It really hits the core of what the Ron Paul campaign is all about and how the MSM has tried to trivialize his campaign. Keep up the good work!
PS. Send it to dailypaul.com, I'm sure they'd love to post it.
Anonymous (September 1, 2007 @ 2:04am):
the revolution grows even stronger...
thank you for an honest article.
Anonymous (September 1, 2007 @ 2:06am):
Very well said. I would add that the elimination of the income tax wouldn't necessarily help stop the wars as much as the elimination of the federal reserve. Hidden taxes are even more lucrative, since it doesn't cause a revolt.
Anonymous (September 1, 2007 @ 8:05am):
What a great article! You have coalesced my thoughts and feelings on what's wrong with politics perfectly. I think you're correct that Ron Paul bridges the gap between parties, and through that helps end the partisan politics that has been so divisive to this country. Integrity is almost an oddity now when we see it in politics now. Hopefully it will make a comeback. My favorite thing about Ron is that he cannot be bought. I think the political influences of lobbying is the main thing undermining our country's strength.
Anonymous (September 1, 2007 @ 9:16am):
Mr. Etim,
Great article. God bless you.
Anonymous (September 1, 2007 @ 11:21am):
Great article, Bassey. I also appreciate your even-handed, honest critique of libertarians' approach to some issues re: States' rights.
One of the most important things you point out is that RP is not a zealot or extremist frothing at the mouth. He is a good messenger for the ideas of limited government and peace, unlike most of the rest of the Republican Party.
Anonymous (September 1, 2007 @ 11:29am):
Great article. You have a gift for writing, and you have obviously seen the light that is Dr. Paul. Thanks for sharing your opinions.
Anonymous (September 1, 2007 @ 1:24pm):
I wonder if Ron Paul has ever used our interstate highways? If he has, he's a damn hypocrite.
Anonymous (September 1, 2007 @ 4:10pm):
Anybody who uses the interstate highway system has contributed to their construction and maintenance through the taxes that were included in the price of the fuel they purchased.
Nancy Upchurch (September 1, 2007 @ 7:26pm):
And I quote,"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Gandhi
That is exactly what the mainstream media is doing to Ron Paul...ignoring him. Just watch what happens with Ron Paul and his grassroots movement. Better yet...google Ron Paul, educate yourself, then join us in the movement. It feels so good to back a man who really is for The People!
Anonymous (September 2, 2007 @ 6:54pm):
Sorry Bassey, you have no future in journalism. You are too objective and obviously too smart. Your article even drew good discussion and decency in the replies instead of ridiculous name calling and obscenities. Mainstream will never let you in. All I can say is....God bless you and keep up the good work.
As a Penn Stater I now finally have a soft spot for Wisconsin. Ron Paul really is a uniter!
Seriously, thank you for the great article!
Anonymous (September 2, 2007 @ 8:50pm):
Hey Bassey,
Which Ron Paul position do you support more -- his concern over the fleet-footedness of blacks, or his support of the genocide in Darfur?
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 5:53am):
I must laugh at the desperation of Paul haters. It's a comic farce. And Mr.Bassey, your article is heartfelt and enjoyable. I too feel what you do about Dr.Paul and want him to win this election.
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 2:08pm):
Thank you for a thoughtful article on Dr. Ron Paul!
Please don't let it be the last.
For straw poll results (Ron the Republican has won a few that you haven't heard covered in the MSM) and for a daily take on the unofficial campaign, visit:
www.dailypaul.com
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 7:30pm):
Boss,
Get off the internet. The previous 63 people are hermetically sealed in internet forums where they can collectively whack off at the latest results that appear when searching "ron paul" in google news. Hey, previous 63 people: if you want to live your Ayn Rand fantasy of small government and no taxes, take a trip to Somalia.
Love,
YCMB
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 8:36pm):
I don't care what the corporate/governement controlled media tells me. The internet is less important to me than the obvious -- people talking to people about what the hell has happened to our country? where is our moral ground? where is our voice, as people, in governement? where have all our entrenched representatives taken us? very few in Washington stand for who I am, and my neighbors are, and my community is. It's all too obvious; Washington is rotten to the core.
I'm unimpressed with circular logic and outright lies. I just want honesty and integrity in my President. I don't care what label you want to place on the person, if they represent freedom and liberty for our whole country (not just any one political party) and they speak to the whole country honestly and keep their promises, THEN I'll consider promoting their campaign. I have voted in every election since I was of age to be able to do so. I am a low-income, informed voter. Never before have I had such a passion for a candidate... and the issues involved. Because of the message and the man delivering it, I support Ron Paul and have talked about his message to everyone I know.
I am one voice, there are many, many others. Many have Ron Paul on their lips. I have been amazed with how many people know who he is, already.
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 9:17pm):
Finally a candidate who will build a border wall, abolish the FDA, send mercenaries in to foreign nations, believes in a War on Christmas, and knows that teenage black males are unbeliiveably fleet-footed.
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 9:19pm):
when the ron paul revolution occurs black people will be the first to go you fool
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 9:32pm):
Dr. Paul has help me SEE THE LIGHT!!!!!!
I once was a lonely sheep but then the radiant shine of the gold standard and lassiez-faire capitalzism showed me the way blazing hotter than a thousand happy suns I know that God and His Angels all personally support Ron Paul because he is marked with the holy number (R+O+N+P+A+U+L=7!!!!!!) and for that I am greatful for you to point out how wonderful a man he is I believe that God wants every child under the sun to rise up against THE DEVIL of fiat money and the zionist conspiracy of WELFARE and GOVERNMENT REGULATION. Thanks to DR RON PAUL I have been converted into the one true religion of JESUS CHRIST the one mandated by God and Abraham Lincoln as well as the founding fathers and constitution of our great land. DR RON PAUL believes in america like he believes in our LORD AND SAVOIR JESUS CHRIST I believe very strongly that our government is in trouble from the LYING LIBERALS and the MONEY GRUBBING BU$H family and I hope that DR RON PAUL can unite america under the banner of light with 700 trumpets from every nation as they bow before their one true God but unfortunately this cannot be attained without the GOLD STANDARD to back up the coins of ceasar to which JESUS CHRIST refers to in his novel regarding the end times in which fire will rain fromt he heavens but SATAN is adament in preventing the MAINSTREAM LIBERAL MEDIA from spreading the Good News of DR RON PAUL and JESUS CHRIST THE LORD I too like many Americans had given up on the Lies and Deciets of BEELZEBUB and American politiks but DR RON PAUL gave me new hope to live my life and his amazing grace has saved me The Day and the Hour is coming where DR RON PAUL will descend from heaven and lead America to a brand new day in the kingdom of God where no fleet footed blacks or sudanese LIBERAL LIARS could raise our tax dollars to stop. THE REVOLUTION IS HERE!!!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA GOD BLESS DR RON PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 9:38pm):
Don't let the LIES of the Lamestream media keep us down! The INTERNET knows what is best for America!
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 9:39pm):
The market knows everything. The market controls everything with its invisible hand. THE MARKET IS YOUR GOD. SUBMIT TO THE MARKET.
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 9:41pm):
Ron Paul united my hatred of Ayn Rand objectivism with my loathing for people on the internet.
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 9:42pm):
Welcome to the Ron Paul cult, Mr. Bassey.
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 10:35pm):
Does Doctor Ron Paul's stance against on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bother you? His reasoning here (http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul188.html) is from a strict constitutionalist standpoint and there's no reason to read between the lines with such a candid, honest candidate. I think it would have been awesome to wait until the South got its head out of its rear voluntarily, just like they did in the previous century. It's not like the Free Market can go wrong amirite?
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 10:39pm):
Why worry about access to health care when the real problem is the fact that the FDA unconstitutionally holds back colloidal silver?
http://www.billingsgazette.com/rednews/2002/10/03/build/local/images/72-candidate.jpg
Anonymous (September 3, 2007 @ 11:02pm):
"If you have ever been robbed by a black teen-aged male, you know how unbelievably fleet-footed they can be."
"Opinion polls consistently show that only about 5 percent of blacks have sensible political opinions, i.e. support the free market, individual liberty and the end of welfare and affirmative action"
"Given the inefficiencies of what D.C. laughingly calls the `criminal justice system,' I think we can safely assume that 95 percent of the black males in that city are semi-criminal or entirely criminal"
"We don't think a child of 13 should be held responsible as a man of 23. That's true for most people, but black males age 13 who have been raised on the streets and who have joined criminal gangs are as big, strong, tough, scary and culpable as any adult and should be treated as such."
"We are constantly told that it is evil to be afraid of black men, it is hardly irrational. Black men commit murders, rapes, robberies, muggings and burglaries all out of proportion to their numbers."
- Ron Paul
Anonymous (September 4, 2007 @ 12:01am):
I appreciate a candidate that wants to make a world where I have to guess at how many fingers I will find in my can of almonds and turn my house into a fortress to keep out marauding gangs of vigilantes and mercenaries.
Anonymous (September 4, 2007 @ 7:23am):
"If you have ever been robbed by a black teen-aged male, you know how unbelievably fleet-footed they can be."
Anonymous (September 4, 2007 @ 7:57am):
WOWWWWWWW..... Apparently this article was sent to the Ron Paul support group. Yes, because flooding the BH comment boards works to sway public opinion (Ashok - where you at?!).
Anonymous (September 4, 2007 @ 8:13am):
Not really the most well-researched article I've seen, my fleet-footed friend
Anonymous (September 4, 2007 @ 10:00am):
I for one welcome our return to a currency based on the shininess of rocks. That makes a lot more sense than one that's based on the strength of your economy, because everyone loves rocks, as long as they're shiny.
You gold standard nuts are adorable, you know that? It's like watching a baby try to walk.
Bassey Etim (September 4, 2007 @ 11:38am):
I'm aware of the concerns, and past rhetorical blunders attributed to him. Judge them as you will - there is an active debate regarding the author of those. but I found this more recent quote from Dr. Paul most credible:
"The true antidote to racism is liberty. Liberty means having a limited, constitutional government devoted to the protection of individual rights rather than group claims. Liberty means free-market capitalism, which rewards individual achievement and competence, not skin color, gender, or ethnicity. In a free market, businesses that discriminate lose customers, goodwill, and valuable employees -- while rational businesses flourish by choosing the most qualified employees and selling to all willing buyers. More importantly, in a free society every citizen gains a sense of himself as an individual, rather than developing a group or victim mentality. This leads to a sense of individual responsibility and personal pride, making skin color irrelevant. Rather than looking to government to correct what is essentially a sin of the heart, we should understand that reducing racism requires a shift from group thinking to an emphasis on individualism."
Anonymous (September 4, 2007 @ 11:55am):
So you're saying that Ron Paul doesn't even review the things he endorses and allows to be written in his name? Do you really want such an irresponsible person to be president of the United States?
Anonymous (September 4, 2007 @ 4:57pm):
Bassey - when Ron Paul repeals the Civil Rights Act, how long will you be willing to wait for the market correction that allows you to drink from the white man's water fountain again?
Anonymous (September 4, 2007 @ 10:31pm):
Thank you, Mr. Etim, for helping us throw off the chains of Fiat oppression! For literally tens of years we have been fighting the righteous fight against the collectivist parasites, and finally we have a voice for the South, and for the Union!
Watch out, FDA! You're next! Ronmentum's coming for you!
ronpaul2008.com
Anonymous (September 5, 2007 @ 9:21am):
Thanks for getting Ron's name out a bit more!
I do disagree with the abortion comment, because states could still vote to legalize abortion, or vote to ban it. So if you want an abortion and Wisconsin has a ban against it, you can go to Illinois and see a doctor there.
Another point to make about the war regards all the "Bring our Troops Home" and "End the War" art plastered all over campus. If you want out of Iraq, you have one choice: Ron Paul. The "anti-war" democrats insist on keeping "residual forces" there and simply spreading the war elsewhere. Keep that in mind after U.S. casualties top 4,000 soon (and God knows how many Iraqis...).
Anonymous (September 5, 2007 @ 2:00pm):
There's some kind of whacked logic moebius going on here in that we have candidate who is supported by someone the candidate says only has a 5% chance to have a sensible political opinion and a 95% to be a criminal. And someone the candidate is frightened of.
Dr. Ronnie is like a political pimp, even down the gold fetish.
Anonymous (September 6, 2007 @ 4:28pm):
See, folks, this is what happens when you take an economics class and start to treat it like religion.
Anonymous (September 7, 2007 @ 2:06am):
First I am a VA Police Officer and I had to deal with a group of Ron Paul supporters at work today. They thought they were above the law and acted like real a$$holes in general. When we explained to them that they had to follow procedures at the college I work at they argued instead of following my advice and getting the dean to allow them to set up a table. If I had ever planned on voting for Mr. Paul after that little show of stupidity it would be over. Lets make sure we have a candidate that is not surrounded by fanatics in the White House. I also think that tax payers would rather see us take care of serious crime instead of arguing over nothing for 30 minutes.
sid sargent (September 24, 2007 @ 9:31am):
name recognition is for idiots
Ron Paul isn't just a name
Ron Paul is a symbol of our eternal fight for freedom,not just in America, but all over the world. Until all are free we should not rest. The world is on the brink of extinction and we still haven't learned how to get along. We fight over the most idiotic things, like religion, when all we really need is the wisdom to live and let live. Without freedom, life is really not worth living, so we must fight for what is right. That's what it means to be patriots. Ron Paul is our only choice for president. Go Ron!
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