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Showing posts with label political. Show all posts
December 31, 2007
December 16, 2007
America's Inspiring Grassroot Politics And The Feminine Face Through Centuries Of Paintings
To my Canadian friends and relatives: Aren't you all jealous of this incredibly healthy democracy next door? See this amazing one hour video from end to end to feel alive again. See and hear the new Jefferson and possibly the next president of the United States.
To my American friends and relatives: Several myths are busted in this video, a true eye opener for me. But mostly, what's in here would make me want to apply for citizenship to your great vibrant country. See it completely!
To all of us: Let's go see the the donation money piling up at the rate of nearly 1M$ an hour on this web site. The Tea Party is in full swing and the football games aren't even over yet!
After you viewed this video, you are being rewarded by this beautiful celebration of the feminine face by no less than 125 painters from antiquity to today. This is done on the notes of a sensual cello with a successful morphing from one painting to the next. Click here to get your reward. Now, if you have donated money, you are allowed to view the video as often as you like and even email it to your friends.
To my American friends and relatives: Several myths are busted in this video, a true eye opener for me. But mostly, what's in here would make me want to apply for citizenship to your great vibrant country. See it completely!
To all of us: Let's go see the the donation money piling up at the rate of nearly 1M$ an hour on this web site. The Tea Party is in full swing and the football games aren't even over yet!
After you viewed this video, you are being rewarded by this beautiful celebration of the feminine face by no less than 125 painters from antiquity to today. This is done on the notes of a sensual cello with a successful morphing from one painting to the next. Click here to get your reward. Now, if you have donated money, you are allowed to view the video as often as you like and even email it to your friends.
December 15, 2007
December 10, 2007
Ron Paul Has Huge Cajones
I’ve been watching the Republican Univision debate broadcast from Miami — centro del universo anti-Castro — and he just went there:
We talked to Stalin, Kruschev, and Mao. We’ve talked to the whole world. Actually I believe we’re at a time where we ought to talk to Cuba, open travel with Cuba, trade with Cuba. We create the Castro’s and the [Hugo] Chavez’s of this world by interfering and creating chaos in their countries, and they respond by throwing out their leaders.*
Needless to say he was almost booed out of the building for this Bullworth moment.
The look on John McCain’s face during a cut-away — clenching his jaw to fight back the giggles — was absolutely priceless.
*The quote’s not quite exact as I’m having to re-translate the voiceover translation that is drowning out the original English answers.
-- Tim Dickinson
More National Affairs, Cuba, Ron Paul
Comments
Andy | 12/10/2007, 4:45 pm EST
Well what do we have here then. A politician who stands up to a hostile crowd and tells them something they don’t want to here. Give me that piece of paper and let me sigh-up. I wasn’t a Paul supporter until I found out what he said last night. And you’re right - he has cajoles the size of beach balls.
Tim | 12/10/2007, 4:42 pm EST
Does anyone else think that John McCain looks like Glen Quagmire from “The Family Guy”?
Gene Trosper | 12/10/2007, 4:28 pm EST
Cuban embargo = colossal failure.
What exactly has been accomplished over these past years by punishing the citizens of Cuba??? A whole lot of nothing. An influx of American tourists and American dollars could have made a more positive change MUCH sooner than that damn embargo.
Dave | 12/10/2007, 4:11 pm EST
I have a framed copy of Rolling Stone November 9, 1967 VOL.I, No.I on my wall next to me as i write this. The cover is John Lennon in the movie “What did you do in the war, Daddy?” The irony as I look from the spirit of the magazine then to the one today is bitter and extreme.
Forty years ago we were engaged in an unjust war, but the spirit spreading through the country was fueled by the hope that fundamental change was possible, and the word “revolution” was used with excitement and optimism. And Rolling Stone was helping to carry the banner.
And now? Well, I suppose that since the magazine abandoned any pretense of challenging the establishment long ago, it’s time for a new medium to step in and pick up that banner. It’s called the internet, and it publishes itself. Welcome to the ashcan of history.
darryl | 12/10/2007, 4:07 pm EST
Cuba is one of the best places to visit. I wasn’t aware that American’s weren’t allowed to go there.
gorak | 12/10/2007, 4:03 pm EST
Ron Paul belives 9/11 was committed by terrorists. If you think he believes it was a conspiracy you need to stop drooling at the mouth and do some $%$#% research.
Matthew | 12/10/2007, 3:57 pm EST
‘First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they attack you, then you win.’
-M. Ghandi
Free Bubba | 12/10/2007, 3:55 pm EST
Ron Paul is the definition of meek. Meek means having the strength of a warrior, but the humility of a servant. Thus, he is the only man actually qualified for office, who will not only resist the temptations of power that can seduce most any man, but will speak and stand in the Truth! Viva el Freedom.
www.teaparty07.com
Puerto | 12/10/2007, 3:54 pm EST
Ron Paul stands his ground with correct principles. He doesn’t change just because a few people who do not know correct principle booed him. And John McCain should really show the public how he is by laughing away immaturely like a little kid with no respect.
Check Ron Paul for President!
Puerto | 12/10/2007, 3:54 pm EST
Ron Paul stands his ground with correct principles. He doesn’t change just because a few people who do not know correct principle booed him. And John McCain should really show the public how he is by laughing away immaturely like a little kid with no respect.
Check Ron Paul for President!
freecon | 12/10/2007, 3:46 pm EST
No to National ID. Screw 1984!
Peggy | 12/10/2007, 3:37 pm EST
I am constantly clenching my teeth to hold back my giggles whenever John McCain opens his mouth…what a bonehead.
Go Dr. Paul!!
Ron earns respect at debates | 12/10/2007, 3:30 pm EST
I was watching the debate at a bar down the street from the University of Miami where it was held. Ron did not tailor his message to the crowd, but instead stuck to his guns and he was both cheered and booed for it at different times. This courage, unadorned with slickness or even rhetorical flair, is why he has earned the admiration of so many even when they disagree with him. After the debate, Ron dropped by the bar and used the karoake microphone to give his thoughts about the debate to constant cheers. I’ve never seen this kind of youthful energy in a political campaign.
B Reyes | 12/10/2007, 3:25 pm EST
Ron Paul never backs away from his message.
The man is pure integrity.
You ALWAYS know where you stand with Ron Paul.
Wes | 12/10/2007, 3:02 pm EST
Tom, don’t feed the trolls.
When you copied ir-Rational’s rant, the flat formatting made it appear to a casual reader as if it was yours.
Ron Paul’s the man!
Tom | 12/10/2007, 2:53 pm EST
Ron Paul will be as great a President as Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln served only 1 term as a congressman before winning the Presidency. Paul has served 10 terms as a congressman. I think he will be 10 times as great as Lincoln.
He will have to be. Lincoln had one major issue, slavery. Paul has at least 10 major issues: national bankruptcy, overextended military, energy shortage, broken tax code, broken borders, crumbling infrastructure, sovereignty threat of North American Union schemers, restoration of civil liberties, an obese bureaucracy that has burst the limits of the Constituion, and failed foreign policy which has lost international good will.
I know he will have a lot of good help from We the People to pressure Congress and the Senate to solve these problems. Gridlock between two flocks of sheep butting heads over who gets to control the national pastures won’t be tolerated by the wild geese (see my earlier post on “wild geese vs. sheep”).
The nation survived thanks to Honest Abe, now We the People have a new leader, Honest Ron.
Tom | 12/10/2007, 2:37 pm EST
Definition of hypocrisy:
Last debate John McCain calls Dr. Paul an isolationist.
This debate John McCain defends isolating Cuba, while Dr. Paul says lets talk and trade w/ them.
John McCain has lost all credibility, it is a shame. He must be coming down w/ Alzheimers.
Tess | 12/10/2007, 2:24 pm EST
Ron Paul has and will always stand up for the Constitution Of The United States of America. He has my vote and support, listed below are the reasons why:
obeys the Constitution
will bring our military home now
smaller government
less taxes
balanced budget
illegal immigration issues
and so many other reasons, the list goes on.
Ron Paul will win, we the people will vote him in.
Freedom, baby | 12/10/2007, 2:20 pm EST
We STILL have an embargo on Cuba?
I thought embargos went away with sasparilla sodas.
Anonymous | 12/10/2007, 2:20 pm EST
We STILL have an embargo on Cuba?
I thought embargos went away with sasparilla sodas.
Mark | 12/10/2007, 2:11 pm EST
Finally, a politician that doesn’t hide behind lies to make himself look good.
Power to the People!
RON PAUL
John Tobak | 12/10/2007, 1:53 pm EST
Ron Paul speaks the truth no matter how many people boo him. That’s why he’s so popular. People don’t respect politicians who are always only telling them what they want to hear. The American people want the truth for once!
uiuc_grad | 12/10/2007, 1:42 pm EST
Dr. Paul is dead on. The ‘pubs have been trying to catalyze a revolt against Castro for generations and have not suceeded in making a dent in his armor. With the absence of firearms I have a very hard time seeing the GOP’s mission suceeding.
Padro De Gringo | 12/10/2007, 1:40 pm EST
If your running for president of the United States of America, and you choose to have a debate in Spanish,, then I don’t give a flying phuk what you said, your not talking to Americans, If you were, you’d be speaking English.
Let’s have the next debate in German, or Japanese, oh, I got it, let’s have the next debate in Arabic!!
Anonymous | 12/10/2007, 1:38 pm EST
> Does that mean McCain supports
> isolationism then?
No, it means he’s an idiot.
A puppet really can’t be an isolationist, that’s for the guy pulling the strings to decide.
Frank J. Gonzalez | 12/10/2007, 1:25 pm EST
Ron Paul Needs Allies in Congress!
Already having a deep passion for Ron Paul’s libertarian ideas all my life and actively involved in politics since the year 2000 when I first learned about him, I ran for U.S. House in Florida’s District 21 in both 2004 and 2006 against 16-year incumbent Lincoln Diaz-Balart. I earned 27% as a Libertarian in ‘04. I earned 41% as a “Ron Paul” Democrat in ‘06 with only $16,000 and against my opponent’s $1 Million. CNN did show me with 55% at 9:43pm on election night, but that’s a whole separate issue about election fraud that would take forever to explain.
In any case, because of my team of dedicated volunteers, we in Miami, FL have already done some of the groundwork in advance of Paul’s popularity explosion, including vocal opposition to the unethical, illegal and economically self-destructive embargo on Cuba.
To prove my dedication, I defied U.S. laws and decided to travel to Cuba almost seven years ago to get a glimpse of the country myself and to connect with my fully Cuban ethnic heritage. That was the moment when I realized what a lie we have been told and when I decided to greatly improve my Spanish to the point where I am now fluent again.
You want PEACE? TRADE FREELY. Don’t wage war. Nobody who has a successful business seeks to kill their clients. When goods and services cross borders, militaries and hostility do not.
In 2008, Dean Santoro will run as a Republican against Lincoln Diaz-Balart, and I will run as an independent–in my case, if Ron Paul wins the Republican nomination or decides to run as an independent). Our purpose is to “double-team” the incumbent.
But first, by jumping in the race as an independent, I will “run interference” against the Democrat who probably can’t win with me in the race too, because of my name recognition, and he/she will simply sit it out.
As a result, both Dean and I will be able to”double-team” the incumbent.
Though I will be on the ballot, I will be working to help Dean win his primary against Lincoln (and technically against me too). If he does, I will endorse his campaign and withdraw my candidacy and give him the general election victory as well, about 2 months in advance of the general election in November 2008!
If you’re reading this now, please cut, paste and forward it to all your family and friends.
It’s this kind of innovative strategizing that will make it impossible for the corrupt politicians to weasel their ways out of expulsion at last.
William | 12/10/2007, 1:20 pm EST
We did not create the Castro’s and Chavez’s of the world. The Caudillo, or strong man, has been around since the time of the conquistador in Central and South America. The rise of dictators to power happens cyclically because the people forget easily.
Mitch C | 12/10/2007, 1:13 pm EST
“The look on John McCain’s face during a cut-away — clenching his jaw to fight back the giggles — was absolutely priceless.”
Thanks for showing us what immature morons both the writer and McCain are.
cajones | 12/10/2007, 12:56 pm EST
my roommate’s family is from Cuba. Castro went to high-school with his grandfather and they fled leaving their businesses behind. the problem with upholding sanctions and travel restrictions is that they validate Castro’s regime instead of working around it through individual trade. Moronic, despotic troublemakers become irrelevant when the people are in charge.
Gabriel M | 12/10/2007, 12:44 pm EST
I am first generation Cuban American. No matter what the intentions of the embargo some 40 years ago, its effectiveness and failure as a policy have been solidified. Until an entire generation has died without returning to their homeland, maybe a younger and more democratic generation can support a different policy not blindly supported by pride and resentment.
I support Dr. Paul 100% on this issue, and on many more. It is amazing that a congressman from Texas and I share many of the same beliefs. Maybe it has something to do with the principles this country was founded upon, the liberty which was promised as an immigrant, powerful enough in meaning alone for my family to abandon everything we had.
Gabriel Marti
Libertad | 12/10/2007, 12:21 pm EST
Viva Ron Paul! Viva la rEVOLution!
Desiree | 12/10/2007, 12:18 pm EST
Ron Paul rocks!!! He had me at “constitution”
Elaine McKillop, Esq. | 12/10/2007, 12:15 pm EST
Ron Paul is the only honorable man in Washington. Living in Miami and having nieces and nephews that are half Cuban it is a shame that they have not had the opportunity to see the country of there grandparents and visit with their relatives. Ron Paul is right. End a policy that has failed, and reunite the families that have suffered from this isolationist stand.
Elaine McKillop, Esq. | 12/10/2007, 12:15 pm EST
Ron Paul is the only honorable man in Washington. Living in Miami and having nieces and nephews that are half Cuban it is a shame that they have not had the opportunity to see the country of there grandparents and visit with their relatives. Ron Paul is right. End a policy that has failed, and reunite the families that have suffered from this isolationist stand.
USA Investor | 12/10/2007, 12:15 pm EST
Let us in Paul! LET US IN!
Jack D. | 12/10/2007, 12:01 pm EST
I think what the Cubans don’t understand is that if all of the sudden commercial flights started landing in Cuba and hotels started going up and people started mingling between countries that it would become harder and harder for any regime to do bad things to their people. Right now it is a sheltered society and the govt can do anything it wants with total impunity. People need to start using their brains and realize that if the people of the world would mingle more and get to know each other better then we would all be more inclined to to force our governments to stop using us to kill each other. This is how Ron Paul thinks and why I will vote in the primary for the first time ever.
Tony | 12/10/2007, 12:00 pm EST
Truth in the face of ridicule. The sign of a brave man. And certainly one of few politicians who would dare not to pander. The truth is Cuba was a criminal hotbed before Castro. For those who can’t bother to read, watch Godfather II, that is more or less what Cuba was before Castro. Corruption and criminals, a haven for the decadent. Like it or not. Castro rose to power because of this, because he was fighting this exploitive system.When governement gets that bad, the people will accept any alternative. Personaly, knowing the corrupt system before Castro, I always wonder at those who fled from Castro, those who were wealthy before Castro, how much moral clout can they bring, considering what the pre-Castro elite were doing. And I can’t help but wonder how someone who believes 9/11 was an inside job can be against a candidate who is an outspoken opponent of such duplicity. That’s really irrational.
Brad | 12/10/2007, 11:58 am EST
But you failed to mention that after Ron Paul started explaining his position, many of those boos became cheers.
www.ronpaul2008. com
www.teaparty07.com
PatrickThomasHenryJefferson | 12/10/2007, 11:56 am EST
It’s sad irony that Ron Paul is excoriated for championing Constitutional concepts and axiomatic tenets of Jefferson and Madison. Dr. Paul is an iconoclast only because the others have sold out the Constitution. Balanced budget, non-intervention, smaller government, personal liberty, states’rights…have once again become radical ideas.
Alec | 12/10/2007, 11:49 am EST
McCain is never *not* clenching his huge malformed jaws. McCain should have to sit in the corner and repeat “they will follow us home” 100 times.
Jed Clampett | 12/10/2007, 11:27 am EST
Tell’em how the boar ate the cabbage Ron, don’t let them tell you it was a sheep and it was eating lettuce.
ServingOverseas | 12/10/2007, 11:26 am EST
Ron Paul is transparent, honest and logical. As president, he will make a great ambassador with clear principles and a kind of impeccable style we haven’t seen for a long looooooong time.
Robert | 12/10/2007, 11:23 am EST
Congressman Dr. Ron Paul is exactly right! We caused the instability in the countries in question, so why should we punish the people of those countries with embargo’s and sanctions? Only the people suffer with those methods - not the dictators. Ron Paul DOES have huge cajones - for speaking the unmitigated truth.
defensefoundation@gmail.com | 12/10/2007, 11:17 am EST
Ron Paul has our support!!!
Denise Marhoefer
The Defense Foundation For Children USA
Miracles Of Hope Network
Wildboar | 12/10/2007, 11:15 am EST
Please join us in Boston on December 16th for a Tea Party! It’s time to support Liberty! Go Ron Paul!
Ryan | 12/10/2007, 11:06 am EST
Ron is right!
O'le | 12/10/2007, 10:58 am EST
Become part of the r3VOLution at ronpaul2008 or
teaparty07dotcom
Honor our founders this December 16th by remembering the Boston Tea Party.
Ron and DK are the only PEACE candidates running for President.
Killary and Gouhliani will expand the destruction in the mid-east.
Chris | 12/10/2007, 10:51 am EST
Ron Paul 2008! Hope for America!
James | 12/10/2007, 10:47 am EST
Why doesn’t anyone mention the tremendous cheering to questions before and after this one question for Mr Paul?
Or the fact that Rudy was almost “booed out of the building” when he said he was better then Dr Paul when his turn came up?
David | 12/10/2007, 10:47 am EST
Mi espousa es Cubana(Cuban wife) and this is a sticking point between us. She is completely opposed to lifting the sanctions against Cuba. Her father fled the country in the early 1960’s after his counter revolutionary force(32 men) were gunned down by Castro’s secret military police, he was the only survivor.
As someone who has first hand knowledge, these people will NEVER accept Ron Paul’s stance on this issue and it will be a deal breaker for their support. This is unfortunate because Ron Paul is absolutely right on this issue. Open up trade, normalize relations and the people of Cuba themselves will want to get rid of Castro. The more we sanction them the more we push them into Fidels arms.
DM | 12/10/2007, 10:41 am EST
As a Cuban-American Ron Paul supporter, one thing I can say is that no one can ever dare accuse him of pandering after that.
My grandfather came with his family (including my mother) soon after the revolution when he knew Castro was communist.
I have long supported the embargo on various levels, but I do have to at least give it to Dr. Paul, that the Embargo has been a failure. I’m not saying I support normalized relationships with communist Cuba, but clearly something should be done differently.
I think there is a difference between having communist dictatorships 90 miles off your coast vs half way around the world though, enough to perhaps justify military action. We spend a lot of money maintaining an infrastructure designed to deal with a continuous influx of refugees, which with our current policy, has no end in sight. Kennedy wouldn’t have been wrong to actually go for it with the Bay of Pigs invasion, for the same reason that we’ve been to Haiti twice in the last 20 years - stability in OUR region of the world by preventing situations that lead to mass numbers of refugees.
Dan Warner | 12/10/2007, 10:41 am EST
Ron Paul did the same thing at his google interview. He told a huge crowd of people who went to college with student loans, that it was imoral to steal money from people who could never afford to go to college so THEY could go to college.
Ron Paul has more integrity in his little finger than the whole bunch of the dems and repubs combined!
Marc Holt | 12/10/2007, 10:32 am EST
I live and work in Thailand. I am a Brit/Australian. But I admire Ron Paul so much that I have added his banner to my blog at www.aardvarkzone.com/holtblog/ and if you want to send him some money, you can do that on my blog too. Get out there and vote. The whole world (well, the sensible people in the world anyway) are all rooting for Ron Paul. He’s the only hope America and the world has today.
Go Ron! | 12/10/2007, 10:25 am EST
This is why Ron Paul rocks. He is the only candidate that can turn “Amerika” back into America!
Slice D | 12/10/2007, 10:11 am EST
RP has more balls, more heart, and more brains that all the others (in both parties) combined. I wouldn’t even consider voting for any of them.
John Nowlin | 12/10/2007, 10:08 am EST
Our policy with Castro, reminds me of a fable.
The Wind and the Sun were arguing over who was stronger. Seeing a man walking along, the sun proposed a test to see who could remove his coat. So the sun hid behind a cloud while the wind blew and blew. The man only wrapped himself more tightly in his coat. After the wind gave up, out comes the sun, shining warmly on the man, who soon not only removes his coat, but all his clothes and goes swimming.
We have been blowing on Cuba for 45 years and all Castro has done is wrap the country in more communist misery. It is time to shine the warmth of Liberty, Free Markets and Private property on Cuba! They’ll joyfully toss Castro off and start swimming with the rest of the world.
ray | 12/10/2007, 10:04 am EST
Dr. Paul is amazing! Get the word out that we finally have a truthful politician who will save the USA! How can so many ignore history!? It favors truth and Ron Paul is man of TRUTH!
Rational | 12/10/2007, 9:58 am EST
Paul is a fool, and the internet is the only place his support appears to be substantial. Here are some real ‘truths’ for all of you basement dwellers:
1. Paul has zero chance. That’s good.
2. Voting ‘No’ is not policy.
3. 9/11 was not an inside job. Grow up.
4. Thank you for illuminating the fact that maybe the internet world is not as big of a factor for elections as it had seemed the past couple of years.
5. Enjoy your tinfoil hats.
Tom | 12/10/2007, 9:53 am EST
What everyone above me said.
I’m voting in the primaries and my guess would be that he would actually get more than 70% of his supporters to turnout for them.
Robert | 12/10/2007, 9:48 am EST
Telling the truth is always better then pandering to the uninformed.
Way to go Ron Paul!
Christopher Thurow Sr | 12/10/2007, 9:21 am EST
The REAL isolationists:
McCain
Giul iani
Huckabee
Romney
Thomps on
Andy | 12/10/2007, 8:45 am EST
The Guiliani-McCain foreign policy:
Bomb Iraq.
Bomb Iran.
Bomb North Korea.
Bomb Cuba.
Bomb Venezuela.
Bomb anybody else who disagrees with us.
Rollo | 12/10/2007, 8:25 am EST
Obviously, the citizens in those oppressed countries don’t realize the US had a hand in creating these dictators. If any booing should be done, it should be done against American foreign policy.
Lucia Schmitz | 12/10/2007, 8:24 am EST
IT’S COJONES YOU INTELECUAL!!!!!
Lucia Schmitz | 12/10/2007, 8:21 am EST
It’s COJONES, YOU ID
I’m from Argentina and had he been in any university in Latin America, he would cheered and applauded.
As far as Mc Cain goes, total lack of class and he wants to run for president.
Go Ron Paul, you are the Winston Churchill of the USA!!!!
JohnKing | 12/10/2007, 8:12 am EST
Ron Paul is courageous for stating the truth.
He is also smart, the television audience goes well beyond the Cubans-Hate-Castro contigent that was in the room.
Cubans are actually a very small (but vocal) part of the larger Hispanic electorate and truth be told, most other Hispanic groups don’t like Cubans anyway.
Darel | 12/10/2007, 8:10 am EST
Well you have to love a guy who speaks the truth and does not change his tune based on the crowd. I suppose the rest of the crowd has not considered recent history.
I think Paul is making history with this grass roots support. I also think it has jump started changes within the gop. For example our GOP meetings usually only have 30-40 who attend but since this past summer they have climbed to over 100 and most are Paul supporters. The Mitt and Rudy supporters of the room are always the ones who belittle Paul supporters even in a crowd filled with Paul supporters.
We are seeing changes!
Darel | 12/10/2007, 8:10 am EST
Well you have to love a guy who speaks the truth and does not change his tune based on the crowd. I suppose the rest of the crowd has not considered recent history.
I think Paul is making history with this grass roots support. I also think it has jump started changes within the gop. For example our GOP meetings usually only have 30-40 who attend but since this past summer they have climbed to over 100 and most are Paul supporters. The Mitt and Rudy supporters of the room are always the ones who belittle Paul supporters even in a crowd filled with Paul supporters.
We are seeing changes!
Michael Toth | 12/10/2007, 8:00 am EST
Don’t laugh, just listen to Ron Paul. You’ll like what you here.
Show your support. Search ebay for Ron Paul t-shirts and wear them every where.
We know he’s the best, now convince the rest.
We need to get people outside of the internet interested.
Dr. Paul cured my hopelessness.
freedomjoyadventure | 12/10/2007, 7:47 am EST
Ron Paul has more honor and integrity, and bigger cojones than all the other candidates put together.
He’s the only one who consistently upholds and defends the Constitution.
dstanfield | 12/10/2007, 7:37 am EST
Ron Paul 2008! Let’s band together and get the message out there. Donate your time and money. Place Dr. Paul’s name on your car and in your yard. Talk about him at work and amongst friends and family. It is time for sleepy, apathetic America to WAKE UP!
Mike | 12/10/2007, 7:28 am EST
Amazing. The sheer fact that the past 45 years of crap hasn’t worked. And these Cubans are still so bitter at Castro. You would think they would care more about visiting family over there then about getting their property back. I mean you have to be doing decently well to be at the debate. Why not try something new!
JimBelbuck | 12/10/2007, 6:11 am EST
Ron Paul is correct on this issue. I have great respect for the man. He says what people like McCain dare not think. And for doing so, he deserves every American’s personal support in his candidacy for President.
James | 12/10/2007, 6:01 am EST
I don’t see how the author is smearing Ron Paul.
If Ron alienates the benefactors of our ridiculous policies, then so be it. There are for more people who have had enough. rEVOLution!
Captain Obvious | 12/10/2007, 5:53 am EST
I just watched the tape — it’s hilarious.
*Every single person in the United States who believes the current Cuba policy is a good idea was in that room.*
It was like watching the end of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Totally heroic.
Linda Ronstadt | 12/10/2007, 5:44 am EST
Son grandes.
Son peludos.
Y Rudy no puede dejar que tocarlos.
- Cojones de mi Pablo
Linda Ronstadt | 12/10/2007, 5:40 am EST
Son grandes.
Son peludos.
Y Rudy no puede dejar de tocarlos.
-Cojones de Senor Paul
professor aaron | 12/10/2007, 5:32 am EST
I noticed that they moved Ron Paul closer to the middle of the stage. He should be standing in the middle like the beacon of hope and integrity that he is. I have sat up and taken notice and if I have then a great many more like me have. viva Ron Paul!
Sean | 12/10/2007, 5:13 am EST
Congrats to Rolling Stone for this border-line smear piece. Who does Ron Paul think he is for actually making sense? Way to go Rolling Stone! Way to put Ron Paul back in his place! Go McCain!!! Let’s start what the neo-cons (big government liberals) call World War IV
Anonymous | 12/10/2007, 5:06 am EST
Normalize relations with Cuba???
Cam’t Ron Paul see the embargo is working? A little time is all it needs, its only been 40 something years, Cuba is about to crumble under the pressure.
Same with Iraq, give it a few more decades, all in good time…
Stay the course, red or blue, who cares…?
Or wake up and enjoy a little tea on December 16th.
Don’t let it be said you did nothing during these critical times.
Baron Munchausen | 12/10/2007, 4:54 am EST
The 2008 election isn’t about Democrat versus Republican.
It is really a contest between sheep and wild geese.
Both sheep and wild geese like to dine on green grass.
Sheep need a shepherd to guide them to green pastures. The shepherd controls his sheep so that he can either fleece them or make mutton stew. The sheep are chased around by the shepherd’s yapping border collies.
Wild geese can find the next green pasture on their own. The wild geese poop on the shepherd’s head and elude his collies as they take flight to fly in a V for victory formation with the Ron Paul blimp.
The cackling of the wild geese is rising in a deafening crescendo as they prepare to darken the skies and blot out the sun on the coming election days to vote for Ron Paul. They will manage this phenomenal feat without air traffic controllers (the FAA could learn a thing or two from these wild geese.)
They have a tried and true flight plan, the U.S. Constitution.
In the debate today, Ron Paul showed us he is the wildest of the wild geese. A few loud boo’s can’t knock him off course. He will be as great a President as Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln served only 1 term as a congressman before winning the Presidency. Paul has served 10 terms as a congressman. I think he will be 10 times as great as Lincoln.
Lorenz | 12/10/2007, 4:51 am EST
simply amazing - the truth hurts
Michael Staton | 12/10/2007, 4:39 am EST
Go Ron Paul. Kick everyone else out. Whenever I read about what conservatism is, I think I’m conservative. And then I look at these nitwit fanatics who expand the government and pander to special interests and run up pork barrel and I think: I’d rather vote democrat. Ron Paul is the only republican worth voting for.
Nikos Leverenz | 12/10/2007, 4:35 am EST
Ron Paul has co-authored a bill with Barney Frank for YEARS to lift the Cuban embargo, which only serves to fortify Castro’s grip on power. As such, the embargo fails to move toward its chief objective: to place pressure on Castro by increasing the suffering of ordinary Cubanos (at least those not receiving “los dolares de EE UU,” i.e., our own fiat money, from those living stateside).
Like so many other issues, those in a decision making capacity are letting the discrete voices of a few trump the ignorance of most and the real human toll on many. Yes, people are having a hard time in Cuba, but they are neither in the Castro regime nor have a supply of dollars at the ready.
Oregonian For Ron Paul | 12/10/2007, 4:07 am EST
“Truly his cajones are large and spendid!”
LMAO!
Amazing set he has got working for him indeed.
Legalize Ron Paul!!!!
L. A. Dietz | 12/10/2007, 3:56 am EST
Re. Univision’s debate the Miami Herald’s poll shows a Ron Paul landslide at 88% with 191 votes out of 222.
11:11 | 12/10/2007, 3:53 am EST
Florida is full of Cubans and Cuban Americans. They have a vendetta against Castro. Their political influence in Florida is outrageous, and often down right criminal. No surprise they would boo. A handful of Cubans prevents ALL Americans from exercising their right to travel where they choose.
Joby | 12/10/2007, 3:45 am EST
A candidate who is not afraid to stand his line in any environment.
Finally.
RP 2008.
Klutometis | 12/10/2007, 3:43 am EST
Ron Paul has the guise of Jimmy Stewart, but the violent verity of Parsifal.
Dave | 12/10/2007, 3:38 am EST
Huge cajones indeed. I call them “Truth Cajones”.
Ron Paul just makes sense. He’s honest and candid.
If you wanted to make friends and have a good, respected standing in the world, would you do it with a menacing glare or with an honest smile? We aren’t going to make friends with every country in the world, but it does us no good to be on bad terms with anyone. While you can’t likely be on good terms with everybody, it doesn’t mean you have to make enemies with them.
Ed Wood | 12/10/2007, 3:33 am EST
Did they boo him because they just did not understand what he said? I think so. Ron Paul should be our next president, no doubt! Everyone, do what you can!
JR | 12/10/2007, 3:31 am EST
RON PAUL!
Texas Little El | 12/10/2007, 3:29 am EST
Rep. Paul spoke truth tonight.
If having an embargo against Cuba has been so successful for the past 45 it really should work now….
The rest of the republicans have put their cards on the table and have lost the game. The only way for Rep. Paul to lose these arguments is for them to cheat.
The War on Drugs didn’t work. The War in Iraq didn’t work and the NIE Report confirms it.
Voting democrats into office didn’t stop the war or remove soldiers from the field of battle. Yet when the British troops leave Basra, the violence diminished 90%.
Republicans were supposed to reduce the size of government but under Bush, it increased 5.9% on average year after year, the largest increase in American history.
I know in some ways we are a nation of idiots, but like Albert Einstein said “Insanity is defined as doing the same thing, over and over expecting a different result”
Think its time to stop the insanity?
RP 2008
anon | 12/10/2007, 3:26 am EST
does he have huge cajones because he has huge cojones?
Ed | 12/10/2007, 3:21 am EST
If you look at the polling numbers right now, they’re incredibly low across the board comparatively. Clinton is sitting in the 40% range in just about every poll, except for Iowa, where she’s down in the mid-20’s in some (not all). The Republicans, on the other hand, are swamped in the mid-low 20’s for the front runners, and the teens for the field. Giuliani is leading the field with an average of 24%, with the next challenger, Huckabee at 16%.
Here’s an analysis based on what someone put together at the Ron Paul forum…
Assume from the current polls per 100,000… And estimate a slightly higher than normal–but uniform–turnout. Turnout in 2000 was something like 8.1%, and in 2004 only 6.6%. I’m being generous with the 15%.
Candidate - percent likely voters * percent turnout * 100,000 = votes
Mitt Romney 33% * 15% * 100,000 = 4950
John McCain 18% * 15% * 100,000 = 2700
Rudy Giuliani 16% * 15% * 100,000 = 2400
Ron Paul 8% * 70% * 100,000 = 5600
Mike Huckabee 5% * 15% * 100,000 = 750
Fred Thompson 4% * 15% * 100,000 = 600
Tom Tancredo 1% * 15% * 100,000 = 150
Unsure 14% * 15% * 100,000 = 2100
Other 1% * 15% * 100,000 = 150
The end values are per 100,000 people, so remember to take those values and multiply by how ever many 100,000 people there are.
I have Ron Paul at 70% turnout. Maybe that’s a little high… But if you make it 40%, he’s still registering a strong second place finish… which is the point here. In this weak field, all Ron Paul has to do is CONTEND to justify fighting this thing out to the National Convention. (I would add that I believe RP’s polling numbers to be soft numbers, particularly in caucus states. Polling in caucus states has been notoriously dubious over the years because there’s no way to account for all of the field variables).
I’ll be suprised if any Republican garners more than 33% of the vote, leaving the door wide open for Paul to make the case to keep his campaign open.
Leon | 12/10/2007, 3:20 am EST
Clearly the boo-birds would prefer an Operation Venezuelan Freedom, with Shock-and-Awe, and carpet bombing of Caracas. Amazing.
They may just get their wish.
Rich | 12/10/2007, 3:08 am EST
I love this guy! Tell us what we need to know, not just what we want to hear. He got my lazy ass registered to vote in primary.
Mikey Walkusky | 12/10/2007, 2:48 am EST
Ron Paul just speaks common sense. How is he not more popular? This is ridiculous. Too bad when he tells the truth regarding the history of U.S. policies, he is booed. Oh well, it’s still attention I guess.
RonPaulistheMan | 12/10/2007, 2:37 am EST
Read Dr. Paul’s book, “A Foriegn Policy of Freedom”. It’s composed of select speeches in front of congress from 1976 to 2006. It combined with his voting record is a true window into his thought process and belief.
Miss Havisham | 12/10/2007, 2:36 am EST
I think the more people hear Ron Paul debate, the more they like him.
He’s a thinker.
Free | 12/10/2007, 2:08 am EST
The Republican Party wants to put a band aid on a country having a heart attack. Ron Paul can stop the bleeding and bring us back from near death. Our country needs a check up from the neck up and the problem is driven by our politicians who have lost their way. Most forms of media take their marching orders from these lost politicians who will do or say anything maintain their control. Let the doctor cure us with his keen insight. We need to take care of our own nation before it flat lines. As an atheist, I pray that our nation elects Ron Paul to lead us into recovery. Remember no matter how much darkness the main stream media spews, you can’t extinguish Ron Paul’s flame burning in the hearts of Americans. Why is the media so afraid of letting a valid candidate speak? People may hear his message of freedom? They ended slavery for a reason. May the souls of those who misinform our nation be cleansed so one day they may rest in peace. Support the brightest light, register now REPUBLICAN and VOTE for RON PAUL in the primary.
Dave | 12/10/2007, 2:07 am EST
Here I am, a citizen of a supposedly free country, the USA, yet if I choose to visit Cuba my own government forbids it and can imprison me upon my return. That’s thanks to the politicians who are “protecting” our birthright of Liberty by destroying it. I’m voting for a true statesman. Ron Paul is my choice.
FreeFallN | 12/10/2007, 2:06 am EST
The Republican Party wants to put a band aid on a country having a heart attack. Ron Paul can stop the bleeding and bring us back from near death. Our country needs a check up from the neck up and the problem is driven by our politicians who have lost their way. Most forms of media take their marching orders from these lost politicians who will do or say anything maintain their control. Let the doctor cure us with his keen insight. We need to take care of our own nation before it flat lines. As an atheist, I pray that our nation elects Ron Paul to lead us into recovery. Remember no matter how much darkness the main stream media spews, you can’t extinguish Ron Paul’s flame burning in the hearts of Americans. Why is the media so afraid of letting a valid candidate speak? People may hear his message of freedom? They ended slavery for a reason. May the souls of those who misinform our nation be cleansed so one day they may rest in peace. Support the brightest light, register now REPUBLICAN and VOTE for RON PAUL in the primary.
Grant Devereaux | 12/10/2007, 2:03 am EST
Ron Paul has got to stop making common sense statements. Has anyone even thought about what a Ron Paul Presidency would do to hedge fund managers? Oil Companies? Blackwater? Halliburton? The military industrial complex would lose everything if we allowed peace in the world. For God sake, don’t make us use the Saudis again to terrify you people into giving up more of your wealth and civil rights.
Ron Paul - stop making the rest of the candidates look like blooming idiots! It’s downright un-American!
AC Green | 12/10/2007, 2:01 am EST
I’m surprised that a largely Hispanic audience would be critical of the desire to normalize relations with Cuba. The embargo has only divided families between those who can escape and those who can’t. The Castro brothers will only be around another 10 years at most, so why not start paving the way toward normalcy? We have a lot of baggage when it comes to Cuba, but it’s time for a fresh approach. We haven’t exactly convinced them to drop Communism, so why not try something new?
David | 12/10/2007, 1:59 am EST
Ron Paul does not pander to ANY group. His consistently is impressive, for 30 years he has had the same views and stuck to his guns all the way. Let’s get rid of the IRS, get them troops outta Iraq, and get this country back in shape. Our country is sick right now but Dr. Paul has just the right remedy.
RJ | 12/10/2007, 1:57 am EST
What is so wrong about talking to Cuba?
Luke | 12/10/2007, 1:55 am EST
The only real man who stands for what he believes in ALL the time. Ron Paul would work wonders for this country buried in debt. Cuba would change if free Americans traveled there and spread the word of freedom simply by showing off our success. Ever wonder why all those boats try so hard to get to Florida from Cuba?
Vote for Ron Paul!
Tim | 12/10/2007, 1:53 am EST
I love the booing. It grabs attention.
We humans are curious creatures and a politician speaking truth to a hostile crowd is a once in a lifetime thing.
People won’t forget this. It will be hard-wired into their brains.
They’ll remember the Good Doctor and give him another hearing.
Karl Rove | 12/10/2007, 1:50 am EST
The same crowd cheered loudly when he said we need to come out of Iraq and cease intervening in the affairs of other countries. So they are in effect saying, “we love non-intervention, but not in our backyard… Jack”
Beautiful!
Hell yea | 12/10/2007, 1:43 am EST
That’s right Paul’s got big balls. If this country doesn’t wake up en mass and vote this TRUE leader into office then we’ll all be fleeing to central and south america looking for jobs and the proverbial shoe will be on the other foot.
Chris | 12/10/2007, 1:33 am EST
Ron Paul is a master of trapping his opponents. Monday morning his legions will be all over the broken logic of McCain and the anti-Castro crowd.
NCMarc | 12/10/2007, 1:26 am EST
I also noticed he got a large portion of applause for other views like NO national id card and keeping with the rule of law.
My grandmother is from Cuba. She came here on July 4, 1914 and had to stay on Ellis Island.
She agrees with Ron Paul on this issue. If we were to open up to castro, he’d be a different person. Why do we trade with China? They are communist. But they are rapidly becoming the most productive country in the world.
There’s just some logic that needs to be looked at.
And you know you want some of those fine Cubans, right?
rafael | 12/10/2007, 1:25 am EST
Fritz, your wit is brilliant! I’d like to see McCain’s inconsistent positions juxtaposed in a youtube clip.
Louis Nardozi | 12/10/2007, 1:22 am EST
Truly his cajones are large and spendid! It makes all those other politicians SO MAD that he says YOU should be free to run your OWN life instead of having the government run it for you. See, that’s why Dr. Paul’s vision of government costs SO much less than other versions - he assumes we WANT our own life that WE can say what to do with. You know, all those schemes other candidates have for “helping” people in various ways - by killing their families (Iraq) or putting them in prison (people who need pain pills for chronic pain) or, you know, maybe taking their property (taxes) and giving it to some other people who THE GOVERNMENT thinks needs it more… you get the picture. Oh, it makes them so MAD that you ould have the TEMERITY to think that you could actually run your own LIFE! (insert hissy fit) Pardon me ladies and gentlemen I must compose myself… Look guys I’m 47 years old. I have voted in every election I could but I never spoke out for a candidate before. Don’t laugh but I really believe I can fulfill my life’s purpose by speaking for Dr. Paul now. If you fact check him on factcheck.org THERE ISN’T ANYTHING THERE. For EVERY candidate there’s something there. But not for him, what does that say?
Fritz | 12/10/2007, 1:20 am EST
Does that mean McCain supports isolationism then?
teaparty07.com | 12/10/2007, 1:20 am EST
Ron Paul hasn’t tailored his views to anyone in the past 30 years - why should anyone expect him to do so tonight?
He is the most consistent candidate running, basing all his views on the Constitution. It’s a shame that that’s looked down upon in our country today.
The ones that should be booed are the ones that do talk out of both sides of their mouth to please the crowd they’re talking to.
That’s not the type of person I want running our country. Ron Paul speaks the truth, even when it’s painful to hear.
Brent | 12/10/2007, 1:19 am EST
I assume that was an anti-Chavez/Cuba crowd. I think most Hispanics would like to see open talks and less isolation. Ron Paul is a leader.
DenisL | 12/10/2007, 1:17 am EST
Ron Paul speaks the truth in a simple straight forward way.
Clearly the Cuban embargo, which has gone on for 40+ years, has not worked. Isn’t it time to try something new? Ron Paul has been called a lot of things but being a coward is not one of them, as you say the only ones who comes close to the “cajones” he has are in my opinion McCain and Kucinich, the rest are a bunch of pandering wimps telling people what they think they want to hear. How about for a change voting for the guys with “cajones”?
dodsworth | 12/10/2007, 1:15 am EST
Ron Paul does not pander. He is in a class all by himself in this respect. McCain’s girlish snickering in the background provides a stark contrast to Paul’s mature approach.
We talked to Stalin, Kruschev, and Mao. We’ve talked to the whole world. Actually I believe we’re at a time where we ought to talk to Cuba, open travel with Cuba, trade with Cuba. We create the Castro’s and the [Hugo] Chavez’s of this world by interfering and creating chaos in their countries, and they respond by throwing out their leaders.*
Needless to say he was almost booed out of the building for this Bullworth moment.
The look on John McCain’s face during a cut-away — clenching his jaw to fight back the giggles — was absolutely priceless.
*The quote’s not quite exact as I’m having to re-translate the voiceover translation that is drowning out the original English answers.
-- Tim Dickinson
More National Affairs, Cuba, Ron Paul
Comments
Andy | 12/10/2007, 4:45 pm EST
Well what do we have here then. A politician who stands up to a hostile crowd and tells them something they don’t want to here. Give me that piece of paper and let me sigh-up. I wasn’t a Paul supporter until I found out what he said last night. And you’re right - he has cajoles the size of beach balls.
Tim | 12/10/2007, 4:42 pm EST
Does anyone else think that John McCain looks like Glen Quagmire from “The Family Guy”?
Gene Trosper | 12/10/2007, 4:28 pm EST
Cuban embargo = colossal failure.
What exactly has been accomplished over these past years by punishing the citizens of Cuba??? A whole lot of nothing. An influx of American tourists and American dollars could have made a more positive change MUCH sooner than that damn embargo.
Dave | 12/10/2007, 4:11 pm EST
I have a framed copy of Rolling Stone November 9, 1967 VOL.I, No.I on my wall next to me as i write this. The cover is John Lennon in the movie “What did you do in the war, Daddy?” The irony as I look from the spirit of the magazine then to the one today is bitter and extreme.
Forty years ago we were engaged in an unjust war, but the spirit spreading through the country was fueled by the hope that fundamental change was possible, and the word “revolution” was used with excitement and optimism. And Rolling Stone was helping to carry the banner.
And now? Well, I suppose that since the magazine abandoned any pretense of challenging the establishment long ago, it’s time for a new medium to step in and pick up that banner. It’s called the internet, and it publishes itself. Welcome to the ashcan of history.
darryl | 12/10/2007, 4:07 pm EST
Cuba is one of the best places to visit. I wasn’t aware that American’s weren’t allowed to go there.
gorak | 12/10/2007, 4:03 pm EST
Ron Paul belives 9/11 was committed by terrorists. If you think he believes it was a conspiracy you need to stop drooling at the mouth and do some $%$#% research.
Matthew | 12/10/2007, 3:57 pm EST
‘First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they attack you, then you win.’
-M. Ghandi
Free Bubba | 12/10/2007, 3:55 pm EST
Ron Paul is the definition of meek. Meek means having the strength of a warrior, but the humility of a servant. Thus, he is the only man actually qualified for office, who will not only resist the temptations of power that can seduce most any man, but will speak and stand in the Truth! Viva el Freedom.
www.teaparty07.com
Puerto | 12/10/2007, 3:54 pm EST
Ron Paul stands his ground with correct principles. He doesn’t change just because a few people who do not know correct principle booed him. And John McCain should really show the public how he is by laughing away immaturely like a little kid with no respect.
Check Ron Paul for President!
Puerto | 12/10/2007, 3:54 pm EST
Ron Paul stands his ground with correct principles. He doesn’t change just because a few people who do not know correct principle booed him. And John McCain should really show the public how he is by laughing away immaturely like a little kid with no respect.
Check Ron Paul for President!
freecon | 12/10/2007, 3:46 pm EST
No to National ID. Screw 1984!
Peggy | 12/10/2007, 3:37 pm EST
I am constantly clenching my teeth to hold back my giggles whenever John McCain opens his mouth…what a bonehead.
Go Dr. Paul!!
Ron earns respect at debates | 12/10/2007, 3:30 pm EST
I was watching the debate at a bar down the street from the University of Miami where it was held. Ron did not tailor his message to the crowd, but instead stuck to his guns and he was both cheered and booed for it at different times. This courage, unadorned with slickness or even rhetorical flair, is why he has earned the admiration of so many even when they disagree with him. After the debate, Ron dropped by the bar and used the karoake microphone to give his thoughts about the debate to constant cheers. I’ve never seen this kind of youthful energy in a political campaign.
B Reyes | 12/10/2007, 3:25 pm EST
Ron Paul never backs away from his message.
The man is pure integrity.
You ALWAYS know where you stand with Ron Paul.
Wes | 12/10/2007, 3:02 pm EST
Tom, don’t feed the trolls.
When you copied ir-Rational’s rant, the flat formatting made it appear to a casual reader as if it was yours.
Ron Paul’s the man!
Tom | 12/10/2007, 2:53 pm EST
Ron Paul will be as great a President as Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln served only 1 term as a congressman before winning the Presidency. Paul has served 10 terms as a congressman. I think he will be 10 times as great as Lincoln.
He will have to be. Lincoln had one major issue, slavery. Paul has at least 10 major issues: national bankruptcy, overextended military, energy shortage, broken tax code, broken borders, crumbling infrastructure, sovereignty threat of North American Union schemers, restoration of civil liberties, an obese bureaucracy that has burst the limits of the Constituion, and failed foreign policy which has lost international good will.
I know he will have a lot of good help from We the People to pressure Congress and the Senate to solve these problems. Gridlock between two flocks of sheep butting heads over who gets to control the national pastures won’t be tolerated by the wild geese (see my earlier post on “wild geese vs. sheep”).
The nation survived thanks to Honest Abe, now We the People have a new leader, Honest Ron.
Tom | 12/10/2007, 2:37 pm EST
Definition of hypocrisy:
Last debate John McCain calls Dr. Paul an isolationist.
This debate John McCain defends isolating Cuba, while Dr. Paul says lets talk and trade w/ them.
John McCain has lost all credibility, it is a shame. He must be coming down w/ Alzheimers.
Tess | 12/10/2007, 2:24 pm EST
Ron Paul has and will always stand up for the Constitution Of The United States of America. He has my vote and support, listed below are the reasons why:
obeys the Constitution
will bring our military home now
smaller government
less taxes
balanced budget
illegal immigration issues
and so many other reasons, the list goes on.
Ron Paul will win, we the people will vote him in.
Freedom, baby | 12/10/2007, 2:20 pm EST
We STILL have an embargo on Cuba?
I thought embargos went away with sasparilla sodas.
Anonymous | 12/10/2007, 2:20 pm EST
We STILL have an embargo on Cuba?
I thought embargos went away with sasparilla sodas.
Mark | 12/10/2007, 2:11 pm EST
Finally, a politician that doesn’t hide behind lies to make himself look good.
Power to the People!
RON PAUL
John Tobak | 12/10/2007, 1:53 pm EST
Ron Paul speaks the truth no matter how many people boo him. That’s why he’s so popular. People don’t respect politicians who are always only telling them what they want to hear. The American people want the truth for once!
uiuc_grad | 12/10/2007, 1:42 pm EST
Dr. Paul is dead on. The ‘pubs have been trying to catalyze a revolt against Castro for generations and have not suceeded in making a dent in his armor. With the absence of firearms I have a very hard time seeing the GOP’s mission suceeding.
Padro De Gringo | 12/10/2007, 1:40 pm EST
If your running for president of the United States of America, and you choose to have a debate in Spanish,, then I don’t give a flying phuk what you said, your not talking to Americans, If you were, you’d be speaking English.
Let’s have the next debate in German, or Japanese, oh, I got it, let’s have the next debate in Arabic!!
Anonymous | 12/10/2007, 1:38 pm EST
> Does that mean McCain supports
> isolationism then?
No, it means he’s an idiot.
A puppet really can’t be an isolationist, that’s for the guy pulling the strings to decide.
Frank J. Gonzalez | 12/10/2007, 1:25 pm EST
Ron Paul Needs Allies in Congress!
Already having a deep passion for Ron Paul’s libertarian ideas all my life and actively involved in politics since the year 2000 when I first learned about him, I ran for U.S. House in Florida’s District 21 in both 2004 and 2006 against 16-year incumbent Lincoln Diaz-Balart. I earned 27% as a Libertarian in ‘04. I earned 41% as a “Ron Paul” Democrat in ‘06 with only $16,000 and against my opponent’s $1 Million. CNN did show me with 55% at 9:43pm on election night, but that’s a whole separate issue about election fraud that would take forever to explain.
In any case, because of my team of dedicated volunteers, we in Miami, FL have already done some of the groundwork in advance of Paul’s popularity explosion, including vocal opposition to the unethical, illegal and economically self-destructive embargo on Cuba.
To prove my dedication, I defied U.S. laws and decided to travel to Cuba almost seven years ago to get a glimpse of the country myself and to connect with my fully Cuban ethnic heritage. That was the moment when I realized what a lie we have been told and when I decided to greatly improve my Spanish to the point where I am now fluent again.
You want PEACE? TRADE FREELY. Don’t wage war. Nobody who has a successful business seeks to kill their clients. When goods and services cross borders, militaries and hostility do not.
In 2008, Dean Santoro will run as a Republican against Lincoln Diaz-Balart, and I will run as an independent–in my case, if Ron Paul wins the Republican nomination or decides to run as an independent). Our purpose is to “double-team” the incumbent.
But first, by jumping in the race as an independent, I will “run interference” against the Democrat who probably can’t win with me in the race too, because of my name recognition, and he/she will simply sit it out.
As a result, both Dean and I will be able to”double-team” the incumbent.
Though I will be on the ballot, I will be working to help Dean win his primary against Lincoln (and technically against me too). If he does, I will endorse his campaign and withdraw my candidacy and give him the general election victory as well, about 2 months in advance of the general election in November 2008!
If you’re reading this now, please cut, paste and forward it to all your family and friends.
It’s this kind of innovative strategizing that will make it impossible for the corrupt politicians to weasel their ways out of expulsion at last.
William | 12/10/2007, 1:20 pm EST
We did not create the Castro’s and Chavez’s of the world. The Caudillo, or strong man, has been around since the time of the conquistador in Central and South America. The rise of dictators to power happens cyclically because the people forget easily.
Mitch C | 12/10/2007, 1:13 pm EST
“The look on John McCain’s face during a cut-away — clenching his jaw to fight back the giggles — was absolutely priceless.”
Thanks for showing us what immature morons both the writer and McCain are.
cajones | 12/10/2007, 12:56 pm EST
my roommate’s family is from Cuba. Castro went to high-school with his grandfather and they fled leaving their businesses behind. the problem with upholding sanctions and travel restrictions is that they validate Castro’s regime instead of working around it through individual trade. Moronic, despotic troublemakers become irrelevant when the people are in charge.
Gabriel M | 12/10/2007, 12:44 pm EST
I am first generation Cuban American. No matter what the intentions of the embargo some 40 years ago, its effectiveness and failure as a policy have been solidified. Until an entire generation has died without returning to their homeland, maybe a younger and more democratic generation can support a different policy not blindly supported by pride and resentment.
I support Dr. Paul 100% on this issue, and on many more. It is amazing that a congressman from Texas and I share many of the same beliefs. Maybe it has something to do with the principles this country was founded upon, the liberty which was promised as an immigrant, powerful enough in meaning alone for my family to abandon everything we had.
Gabriel Marti
Libertad | 12/10/2007, 12:21 pm EST
Viva Ron Paul! Viva la rEVOLution!
Desiree | 12/10/2007, 12:18 pm EST
Ron Paul rocks!!! He had me at “constitution”
Elaine McKillop, Esq. | 12/10/2007, 12:15 pm EST
Ron Paul is the only honorable man in Washington. Living in Miami and having nieces and nephews that are half Cuban it is a shame that they have not had the opportunity to see the country of there grandparents and visit with their relatives. Ron Paul is right. End a policy that has failed, and reunite the families that have suffered from this isolationist stand.
Elaine McKillop, Esq. | 12/10/2007, 12:15 pm EST
Ron Paul is the only honorable man in Washington. Living in Miami and having nieces and nephews that are half Cuban it is a shame that they have not had the opportunity to see the country of there grandparents and visit with their relatives. Ron Paul is right. End a policy that has failed, and reunite the families that have suffered from this isolationist stand.
USA Investor | 12/10/2007, 12:15 pm EST
Let us in Paul! LET US IN!
Jack D. | 12/10/2007, 12:01 pm EST
I think what the Cubans don’t understand is that if all of the sudden commercial flights started landing in Cuba and hotels started going up and people started mingling between countries that it would become harder and harder for any regime to do bad things to their people. Right now it is a sheltered society and the govt can do anything it wants with total impunity. People need to start using their brains and realize that if the people of the world would mingle more and get to know each other better then we would all be more inclined to to force our governments to stop using us to kill each other. This is how Ron Paul thinks and why I will vote in the primary for the first time ever.
Tony | 12/10/2007, 12:00 pm EST
Truth in the face of ridicule. The sign of a brave man. And certainly one of few politicians who would dare not to pander. The truth is Cuba was a criminal hotbed before Castro. For those who can’t bother to read, watch Godfather II, that is more or less what Cuba was before Castro. Corruption and criminals, a haven for the decadent. Like it or not. Castro rose to power because of this, because he was fighting this exploitive system.When governement gets that bad, the people will accept any alternative. Personaly, knowing the corrupt system before Castro, I always wonder at those who fled from Castro, those who were wealthy before Castro, how much moral clout can they bring, considering what the pre-Castro elite were doing. And I can’t help but wonder how someone who believes 9/11 was an inside job can be against a candidate who is an outspoken opponent of such duplicity. That’s really irrational.
Brad | 12/10/2007, 11:58 am EST
But you failed to mention that after Ron Paul started explaining his position, many of those boos became cheers.
www.ronpaul2008. com
www.teaparty07.com
PatrickThomasHenryJefferson | 12/10/2007, 11:56 am EST
It’s sad irony that Ron Paul is excoriated for championing Constitutional concepts and axiomatic tenets of Jefferson and Madison. Dr. Paul is an iconoclast only because the others have sold out the Constitution. Balanced budget, non-intervention, smaller government, personal liberty, states’rights…have once again become radical ideas.
Alec | 12/10/2007, 11:49 am EST
McCain is never *not* clenching his huge malformed jaws. McCain should have to sit in the corner and repeat “they will follow us home” 100 times.
Jed Clampett | 12/10/2007, 11:27 am EST
Tell’em how the boar ate the cabbage Ron, don’t let them tell you it was a sheep and it was eating lettuce.
ServingOverseas | 12/10/2007, 11:26 am EST
Ron Paul is transparent, honest and logical. As president, he will make a great ambassador with clear principles and a kind of impeccable style we haven’t seen for a long looooooong time.
Robert | 12/10/2007, 11:23 am EST
Congressman Dr. Ron Paul is exactly right! We caused the instability in the countries in question, so why should we punish the people of those countries with embargo’s and sanctions? Only the people suffer with those methods - not the dictators. Ron Paul DOES have huge cajones - for speaking the unmitigated truth.
defensefoundation@gmail.com | 12/10/2007, 11:17 am EST
Ron Paul has our support!!!
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The Defense Foundation For Children USA
Miracles Of Hope Network
Wildboar | 12/10/2007, 11:15 am EST
Please join us in Boston on December 16th for a Tea Party! It’s time to support Liberty! Go Ron Paul!
Ryan | 12/10/2007, 11:06 am EST
Ron is right!
O'le | 12/10/2007, 10:58 am EST
Become part of the r3VOLution at ronpaul2008 or
teaparty07dotcom
Honor our founders this December 16th by remembering the Boston Tea Party.
Ron and DK are the only PEACE candidates running for President.
Killary and Gouhliani will expand the destruction in the mid-east.
Chris | 12/10/2007, 10:51 am EST
Ron Paul 2008! Hope for America!
James | 12/10/2007, 10:47 am EST
Why doesn’t anyone mention the tremendous cheering to questions before and after this one question for Mr Paul?
Or the fact that Rudy was almost “booed out of the building” when he said he was better then Dr Paul when his turn came up?
David | 12/10/2007, 10:47 am EST
Mi espousa es Cubana(Cuban wife) and this is a sticking point between us. She is completely opposed to lifting the sanctions against Cuba. Her father fled the country in the early 1960’s after his counter revolutionary force(32 men) were gunned down by Castro’s secret military police, he was the only survivor.
As someone who has first hand knowledge, these people will NEVER accept Ron Paul’s stance on this issue and it will be a deal breaker for their support. This is unfortunate because Ron Paul is absolutely right on this issue. Open up trade, normalize relations and the people of Cuba themselves will want to get rid of Castro. The more we sanction them the more we push them into Fidels arms.
DM | 12/10/2007, 10:41 am EST
As a Cuban-American Ron Paul supporter, one thing I can say is that no one can ever dare accuse him of pandering after that.
My grandfather came with his family (including my mother) soon after the revolution when he knew Castro was communist.
I have long supported the embargo on various levels, but I do have to at least give it to Dr. Paul, that the Embargo has been a failure. I’m not saying I support normalized relationships with communist Cuba, but clearly something should be done differently.
I think there is a difference between having communist dictatorships 90 miles off your coast vs half way around the world though, enough to perhaps justify military action. We spend a lot of money maintaining an infrastructure designed to deal with a continuous influx of refugees, which with our current policy, has no end in sight. Kennedy wouldn’t have been wrong to actually go for it with the Bay of Pigs invasion, for the same reason that we’ve been to Haiti twice in the last 20 years - stability in OUR region of the world by preventing situations that lead to mass numbers of refugees.
Dan Warner | 12/10/2007, 10:41 am EST
Ron Paul did the same thing at his google interview. He told a huge crowd of people who went to college with student loans, that it was imoral to steal money from people who could never afford to go to college so THEY could go to college.
Ron Paul has more integrity in his little finger than the whole bunch of the dems and repubs combined!
Marc Holt | 12/10/2007, 10:32 am EST
I live and work in Thailand. I am a Brit/Australian. But I admire Ron Paul so much that I have added his banner to my blog at www.aardvarkzone.com/holtblog/ and if you want to send him some money, you can do that on my blog too. Get out there and vote. The whole world (well, the sensible people in the world anyway) are all rooting for Ron Paul. He’s the only hope America and the world has today.
Go Ron! | 12/10/2007, 10:25 am EST
This is why Ron Paul rocks. He is the only candidate that can turn “Amerika” back into America!
Slice D | 12/10/2007, 10:11 am EST
RP has more balls, more heart, and more brains that all the others (in both parties) combined. I wouldn’t even consider voting for any of them.
John Nowlin | 12/10/2007, 10:08 am EST
Our policy with Castro, reminds me of a fable.
The Wind and the Sun were arguing over who was stronger. Seeing a man walking along, the sun proposed a test to see who could remove his coat. So the sun hid behind a cloud while the wind blew and blew. The man only wrapped himself more tightly in his coat. After the wind gave up, out comes the sun, shining warmly on the man, who soon not only removes his coat, but all his clothes and goes swimming.
We have been blowing on Cuba for 45 years and all Castro has done is wrap the country in more communist misery. It is time to shine the warmth of Liberty, Free Markets and Private property on Cuba! They’ll joyfully toss Castro off and start swimming with the rest of the world.
ray | 12/10/2007, 10:04 am EST
Dr. Paul is amazing! Get the word out that we finally have a truthful politician who will save the USA! How can so many ignore history!? It favors truth and Ron Paul is man of TRUTH!
Rational | 12/10/2007, 9:58 am EST
Paul is a fool, and the internet is the only place his support appears to be substantial. Here are some real ‘truths’ for all of you basement dwellers:
1. Paul has zero chance. That’s good.
2. Voting ‘No’ is not policy.
3. 9/11 was not an inside job. Grow up.
4. Thank you for illuminating the fact that maybe the internet world is not as big of a factor for elections as it had seemed the past couple of years.
5. Enjoy your tinfoil hats.
Tom | 12/10/2007, 9:53 am EST
What everyone above me said.
I’m voting in the primaries and my guess would be that he would actually get more than 70% of his supporters to turnout for them.
Robert | 12/10/2007, 9:48 am EST
Telling the truth is always better then pandering to the uninformed.
Way to go Ron Paul!
Christopher Thurow Sr | 12/10/2007, 9:21 am EST
The REAL isolationists:
McCain
Giul iani
Huckabee
Romney
Thomps on
Andy | 12/10/2007, 8:45 am EST
The Guiliani-McCain foreign policy:
Bomb Iraq.
Bomb Iran.
Bomb North Korea.
Bomb Cuba.
Bomb Venezuela.
Bomb anybody else who disagrees with us.
Rollo | 12/10/2007, 8:25 am EST
Obviously, the citizens in those oppressed countries don’t realize the US had a hand in creating these dictators. If any booing should be done, it should be done against American foreign policy.
Lucia Schmitz | 12/10/2007, 8:24 am EST
IT’S COJONES YOU INTELECUAL!!!!!
Lucia Schmitz | 12/10/2007, 8:21 am EST
It’s COJONES, YOU ID
I’m from Argentina and had he been in any university in Latin America, he would cheered and applauded.
As far as Mc Cain goes, total lack of class and he wants to run for president.
Go Ron Paul, you are the Winston Churchill of the USA!!!!
JohnKing | 12/10/2007, 8:12 am EST
Ron Paul is courageous for stating the truth.
He is also smart, the television audience goes well beyond the Cubans-Hate-Castro contigent that was in the room.
Cubans are actually a very small (but vocal) part of the larger Hispanic electorate and truth be told, most other Hispanic groups don’t like Cubans anyway.
Darel | 12/10/2007, 8:10 am EST
Well you have to love a guy who speaks the truth and does not change his tune based on the crowd. I suppose the rest of the crowd has not considered recent history.
I think Paul is making history with this grass roots support. I also think it has jump started changes within the gop. For example our GOP meetings usually only have 30-40 who attend but since this past summer they have climbed to over 100 and most are Paul supporters. The Mitt and Rudy supporters of the room are always the ones who belittle Paul supporters even in a crowd filled with Paul supporters.
We are seeing changes!
Darel | 12/10/2007, 8:10 am EST
Well you have to love a guy who speaks the truth and does not change his tune based on the crowd. I suppose the rest of the crowd has not considered recent history.
I think Paul is making history with this grass roots support. I also think it has jump started changes within the gop. For example our GOP meetings usually only have 30-40 who attend but since this past summer they have climbed to over 100 and most are Paul supporters. The Mitt and Rudy supporters of the room are always the ones who belittle Paul supporters even in a crowd filled with Paul supporters.
We are seeing changes!
Michael Toth | 12/10/2007, 8:00 am EST
Don’t laugh, just listen to Ron Paul. You’ll like what you here.
Show your support. Search ebay for Ron Paul t-shirts and wear them every where.
We know he’s the best, now convince the rest.
We need to get people outside of the internet interested.
Dr. Paul cured my hopelessness.
freedomjoyadventure | 12/10/2007, 7:47 am EST
Ron Paul has more honor and integrity, and bigger cojones than all the other candidates put together.
He’s the only one who consistently upholds and defends the Constitution.
dstanfield | 12/10/2007, 7:37 am EST
Ron Paul 2008! Let’s band together and get the message out there. Donate your time and money. Place Dr. Paul’s name on your car and in your yard. Talk about him at work and amongst friends and family. It is time for sleepy, apathetic America to WAKE UP!
Mike | 12/10/2007, 7:28 am EST
Amazing. The sheer fact that the past 45 years of crap hasn’t worked. And these Cubans are still so bitter at Castro. You would think they would care more about visiting family over there then about getting their property back. I mean you have to be doing decently well to be at the debate. Why not try something new!
JimBelbuck | 12/10/2007, 6:11 am EST
Ron Paul is correct on this issue. I have great respect for the man. He says what people like McCain dare not think. And for doing so, he deserves every American’s personal support in his candidacy for President.
James | 12/10/2007, 6:01 am EST
I don’t see how the author is smearing Ron Paul.
If Ron alienates the benefactors of our ridiculous policies, then so be it. There are for more people who have had enough. rEVOLution!
Captain Obvious | 12/10/2007, 5:53 am EST
I just watched the tape — it’s hilarious.
*Every single person in the United States who believes the current Cuba policy is a good idea was in that room.*
It was like watching the end of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Totally heroic.
Linda Ronstadt | 12/10/2007, 5:44 am EST
Son grandes.
Son peludos.
Y Rudy no puede dejar que tocarlos.
- Cojones de mi Pablo
Linda Ronstadt | 12/10/2007, 5:40 am EST
Son grandes.
Son peludos.
Y Rudy no puede dejar de tocarlos.
-Cojones de Senor Paul
professor aaron | 12/10/2007, 5:32 am EST
I noticed that they moved Ron Paul closer to the middle of the stage. He should be standing in the middle like the beacon of hope and integrity that he is. I have sat up and taken notice and if I have then a great many more like me have. viva Ron Paul!
Sean | 12/10/2007, 5:13 am EST
Congrats to Rolling Stone for this border-line smear piece. Who does Ron Paul think he is for actually making sense? Way to go Rolling Stone! Way to put Ron Paul back in his place! Go McCain!!! Let’s start what the neo-cons (big government liberals) call World War IV
Anonymous | 12/10/2007, 5:06 am EST
Normalize relations with Cuba???
Cam’t Ron Paul see the embargo is working? A little time is all it needs, its only been 40 something years, Cuba is about to crumble under the pressure.
Same with Iraq, give it a few more decades, all in good time…
Stay the course, red or blue, who cares…?
Or wake up and enjoy a little tea on December 16th.
Don’t let it be said you did nothing during these critical times.
Baron Munchausen | 12/10/2007, 4:54 am EST
The 2008 election isn’t about Democrat versus Republican.
It is really a contest between sheep and wild geese.
Both sheep and wild geese like to dine on green grass.
Sheep need a shepherd to guide them to green pastures. The shepherd controls his sheep so that he can either fleece them or make mutton stew. The sheep are chased around by the shepherd’s yapping border collies.
Wild geese can find the next green pasture on their own. The wild geese poop on the shepherd’s head and elude his collies as they take flight to fly in a V for victory formation with the Ron Paul blimp.
The cackling of the wild geese is rising in a deafening crescendo as they prepare to darken the skies and blot out the sun on the coming election days to vote for Ron Paul. They will manage this phenomenal feat without air traffic controllers (the FAA could learn a thing or two from these wild geese.)
They have a tried and true flight plan, the U.S. Constitution.
In the debate today, Ron Paul showed us he is the wildest of the wild geese. A few loud boo’s can’t knock him off course. He will be as great a President as Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln served only 1 term as a congressman before winning the Presidency. Paul has served 10 terms as a congressman. I think he will be 10 times as great as Lincoln.
Lorenz | 12/10/2007, 4:51 am EST
simply amazing - the truth hurts
Michael Staton | 12/10/2007, 4:39 am EST
Go Ron Paul. Kick everyone else out. Whenever I read about what conservatism is, I think I’m conservative. And then I look at these nitwit fanatics who expand the government and pander to special interests and run up pork barrel and I think: I’d rather vote democrat. Ron Paul is the only republican worth voting for.
Nikos Leverenz | 12/10/2007, 4:35 am EST
Ron Paul has co-authored a bill with Barney Frank for YEARS to lift the Cuban embargo, which only serves to fortify Castro’s grip on power. As such, the embargo fails to move toward its chief objective: to place pressure on Castro by increasing the suffering of ordinary Cubanos (at least those not receiving “los dolares de EE UU,” i.e., our own fiat money, from those living stateside).
Like so many other issues, those in a decision making capacity are letting the discrete voices of a few trump the ignorance of most and the real human toll on many. Yes, people are having a hard time in Cuba, but they are neither in the Castro regime nor have a supply of dollars at the ready.
Oregonian For Ron Paul | 12/10/2007, 4:07 am EST
“Truly his cajones are large and spendid!”
LMAO!
Amazing set he has got working for him indeed.
Legalize Ron Paul!!!!
L. A. Dietz | 12/10/2007, 3:56 am EST
Re. Univision’s debate the Miami Herald’s poll shows a Ron Paul landslide at 88% with 191 votes out of 222.
11:11 | 12/10/2007, 3:53 am EST
Florida is full of Cubans and Cuban Americans. They have a vendetta against Castro. Their political influence in Florida is outrageous, and often down right criminal. No surprise they would boo. A handful of Cubans prevents ALL Americans from exercising their right to travel where they choose.
Joby | 12/10/2007, 3:45 am EST
A candidate who is not afraid to stand his line in any environment.
Finally.
RP 2008.
Klutometis | 12/10/2007, 3:43 am EST
Ron Paul has the guise of Jimmy Stewart, but the violent verity of Parsifal.
Dave | 12/10/2007, 3:38 am EST
Huge cajones indeed. I call them “Truth Cajones”.
Ron Paul just makes sense. He’s honest and candid.
If you wanted to make friends and have a good, respected standing in the world, would you do it with a menacing glare or with an honest smile? We aren’t going to make friends with every country in the world, but it does us no good to be on bad terms with anyone. While you can’t likely be on good terms with everybody, it doesn’t mean you have to make enemies with them.
Ed Wood | 12/10/2007, 3:33 am EST
Did they boo him because they just did not understand what he said? I think so. Ron Paul should be our next president, no doubt! Everyone, do what you can!
JR | 12/10/2007, 3:31 am EST
RON PAUL!
Texas Little El | 12/10/2007, 3:29 am EST
Rep. Paul spoke truth tonight.
If having an embargo against Cuba has been so successful for the past 45 it really should work now….
The rest of the republicans have put their cards on the table and have lost the game. The only way for Rep. Paul to lose these arguments is for them to cheat.
The War on Drugs didn’t work. The War in Iraq didn’t work and the NIE Report confirms it.
Voting democrats into office didn’t stop the war or remove soldiers from the field of battle. Yet when the British troops leave Basra, the violence diminished 90%.
Republicans were supposed to reduce the size of government but under Bush, it increased 5.9% on average year after year, the largest increase in American history.
I know in some ways we are a nation of idiots, but like Albert Einstein said “Insanity is defined as doing the same thing, over and over expecting a different result”
Think its time to stop the insanity?
RP 2008
anon | 12/10/2007, 3:26 am EST
does he have huge cajones because he has huge cojones?
Ed | 12/10/2007, 3:21 am EST
If you look at the polling numbers right now, they’re incredibly low across the board comparatively. Clinton is sitting in the 40% range in just about every poll, except for Iowa, where she’s down in the mid-20’s in some (not all). The Republicans, on the other hand, are swamped in the mid-low 20’s for the front runners, and the teens for the field. Giuliani is leading the field with an average of 24%, with the next challenger, Huckabee at 16%.
Here’s an analysis based on what someone put together at the Ron Paul forum…
Assume from the current polls per 100,000… And estimate a slightly higher than normal–but uniform–turnout. Turnout in 2000 was something like 8.1%, and in 2004 only 6.6%. I’m being generous with the 15%.
Candidate - percent likely voters * percent turnout * 100,000 = votes
Mitt Romney 33% * 15% * 100,000 = 4950
John McCain 18% * 15% * 100,000 = 2700
Rudy Giuliani 16% * 15% * 100,000 = 2400
Ron Paul 8% * 70% * 100,000 = 5600
Mike Huckabee 5% * 15% * 100,000 = 750
Fred Thompson 4% * 15% * 100,000 = 600
Tom Tancredo 1% * 15% * 100,000 = 150
Unsure 14% * 15% * 100,000 = 2100
Other 1% * 15% * 100,000 = 150
The end values are per 100,000 people, so remember to take those values and multiply by how ever many 100,000 people there are.
I have Ron Paul at 70% turnout. Maybe that’s a little high… But if you make it 40%, he’s still registering a strong second place finish… which is the point here. In this weak field, all Ron Paul has to do is CONTEND to justify fighting this thing out to the National Convention. (I would add that I believe RP’s polling numbers to be soft numbers, particularly in caucus states. Polling in caucus states has been notoriously dubious over the years because there’s no way to account for all of the field variables).
I’ll be suprised if any Republican garners more than 33% of the vote, leaving the door wide open for Paul to make the case to keep his campaign open.
Leon | 12/10/2007, 3:20 am EST
Clearly the boo-birds would prefer an Operation Venezuelan Freedom, with Shock-and-Awe, and carpet bombing of Caracas. Amazing.
They may just get their wish.
Rich | 12/10/2007, 3:08 am EST
I love this guy! Tell us what we need to know, not just what we want to hear. He got my lazy ass registered to vote in primary.
Mikey Walkusky | 12/10/2007, 2:48 am EST
Ron Paul just speaks common sense. How is he not more popular? This is ridiculous. Too bad when he tells the truth regarding the history of U.S. policies, he is booed. Oh well, it’s still attention I guess.
RonPaulistheMan | 12/10/2007, 2:37 am EST
Read Dr. Paul’s book, “A Foriegn Policy of Freedom”. It’s composed of select speeches in front of congress from 1976 to 2006. It combined with his voting record is a true window into his thought process and belief.
Miss Havisham | 12/10/2007, 2:36 am EST
I think the more people hear Ron Paul debate, the more they like him.
He’s a thinker.
Free | 12/10/2007, 2:08 am EST
The Republican Party wants to put a band aid on a country having a heart attack. Ron Paul can stop the bleeding and bring us back from near death. Our country needs a check up from the neck up and the problem is driven by our politicians who have lost their way. Most forms of media take their marching orders from these lost politicians who will do or say anything maintain their control. Let the doctor cure us with his keen insight. We need to take care of our own nation before it flat lines. As an atheist, I pray that our nation elects Ron Paul to lead us into recovery. Remember no matter how much darkness the main stream media spews, you can’t extinguish Ron Paul’s flame burning in the hearts of Americans. Why is the media so afraid of letting a valid candidate speak? People may hear his message of freedom? They ended slavery for a reason. May the souls of those who misinform our nation be cleansed so one day they may rest in peace. Support the brightest light, register now REPUBLICAN and VOTE for RON PAUL in the primary.
Dave | 12/10/2007, 2:07 am EST
Here I am, a citizen of a supposedly free country, the USA, yet if I choose to visit Cuba my own government forbids it and can imprison me upon my return. That’s thanks to the politicians who are “protecting” our birthright of Liberty by destroying it. I’m voting for a true statesman. Ron Paul is my choice.
FreeFallN | 12/10/2007, 2:06 am EST
The Republican Party wants to put a band aid on a country having a heart attack. Ron Paul can stop the bleeding and bring us back from near death. Our country needs a check up from the neck up and the problem is driven by our politicians who have lost their way. Most forms of media take their marching orders from these lost politicians who will do or say anything maintain their control. Let the doctor cure us with his keen insight. We need to take care of our own nation before it flat lines. As an atheist, I pray that our nation elects Ron Paul to lead us into recovery. Remember no matter how much darkness the main stream media spews, you can’t extinguish Ron Paul’s flame burning in the hearts of Americans. Why is the media so afraid of letting a valid candidate speak? People may hear his message of freedom? They ended slavery for a reason. May the souls of those who misinform our nation be cleansed so one day they may rest in peace. Support the brightest light, register now REPUBLICAN and VOTE for RON PAUL in the primary.
Grant Devereaux | 12/10/2007, 2:03 am EST
Ron Paul has got to stop making common sense statements. Has anyone even thought about what a Ron Paul Presidency would do to hedge fund managers? Oil Companies? Blackwater? Halliburton? The military industrial complex would lose everything if we allowed peace in the world. For God sake, don’t make us use the Saudis again to terrify you people into giving up more of your wealth and civil rights.
Ron Paul - stop making the rest of the candidates look like blooming idiots! It’s downright un-American!
AC Green | 12/10/2007, 2:01 am EST
I’m surprised that a largely Hispanic audience would be critical of the desire to normalize relations with Cuba. The embargo has only divided families between those who can escape and those who can’t. The Castro brothers will only be around another 10 years at most, so why not start paving the way toward normalcy? We have a lot of baggage when it comes to Cuba, but it’s time for a fresh approach. We haven’t exactly convinced them to drop Communism, so why not try something new?
David | 12/10/2007, 1:59 am EST
Ron Paul does not pander to ANY group. His consistently is impressive, for 30 years he has had the same views and stuck to his guns all the way. Let’s get rid of the IRS, get them troops outta Iraq, and get this country back in shape. Our country is sick right now but Dr. Paul has just the right remedy.
RJ | 12/10/2007, 1:57 am EST
What is so wrong about talking to Cuba?
Luke | 12/10/2007, 1:55 am EST
The only real man who stands for what he believes in ALL the time. Ron Paul would work wonders for this country buried in debt. Cuba would change if free Americans traveled there and spread the word of freedom simply by showing off our success. Ever wonder why all those boats try so hard to get to Florida from Cuba?
Vote for Ron Paul!
Tim | 12/10/2007, 1:53 am EST
I love the booing. It grabs attention.
We humans are curious creatures and a politician speaking truth to a hostile crowd is a once in a lifetime thing.
People won’t forget this. It will be hard-wired into their brains.
They’ll remember the Good Doctor and give him another hearing.
Karl Rove | 12/10/2007, 1:50 am EST
The same crowd cheered loudly when he said we need to come out of Iraq and cease intervening in the affairs of other countries. So they are in effect saying, “we love non-intervention, but not in our backyard… Jack”
Beautiful!
Hell yea | 12/10/2007, 1:43 am EST
That’s right Paul’s got big balls. If this country doesn’t wake up en mass and vote this TRUE leader into office then we’ll all be fleeing to central and south america looking for jobs and the proverbial shoe will be on the other foot.
Chris | 12/10/2007, 1:33 am EST
Ron Paul is a master of trapping his opponents. Monday morning his legions will be all over the broken logic of McCain and the anti-Castro crowd.
NCMarc | 12/10/2007, 1:26 am EST
I also noticed he got a large portion of applause for other views like NO national id card and keeping with the rule of law.
My grandmother is from Cuba. She came here on July 4, 1914 and had to stay on Ellis Island.
She agrees with Ron Paul on this issue. If we were to open up to castro, he’d be a different person. Why do we trade with China? They are communist. But they are rapidly becoming the most productive country in the world.
There’s just some logic that needs to be looked at.
And you know you want some of those fine Cubans, right?
rafael | 12/10/2007, 1:25 am EST
Fritz, your wit is brilliant! I’d like to see McCain’s inconsistent positions juxtaposed in a youtube clip.
Louis Nardozi | 12/10/2007, 1:22 am EST
Truly his cajones are large and spendid! It makes all those other politicians SO MAD that he says YOU should be free to run your OWN life instead of having the government run it for you. See, that’s why Dr. Paul’s vision of government costs SO much less than other versions - he assumes we WANT our own life that WE can say what to do with. You know, all those schemes other candidates have for “helping” people in various ways - by killing their families (Iraq) or putting them in prison (people who need pain pills for chronic pain) or, you know, maybe taking their property (taxes) and giving it to some other people who THE GOVERNMENT thinks needs it more… you get the picture. Oh, it makes them so MAD that you ould have the TEMERITY to think that you could actually run your own LIFE! (insert hissy fit) Pardon me ladies and gentlemen I must compose myself… Look guys I’m 47 years old. I have voted in every election I could but I never spoke out for a candidate before. Don’t laugh but I really believe I can fulfill my life’s purpose by speaking for Dr. Paul now. If you fact check him on factcheck.org THERE ISN’T ANYTHING THERE. For EVERY candidate there’s something there. But not for him, what does that say?
Fritz | 12/10/2007, 1:20 am EST
Does that mean McCain supports isolationism then?
teaparty07.com | 12/10/2007, 1:20 am EST
Ron Paul hasn’t tailored his views to anyone in the past 30 years - why should anyone expect him to do so tonight?
He is the most consistent candidate running, basing all his views on the Constitution. It’s a shame that that’s looked down upon in our country today.
The ones that should be booed are the ones that do talk out of both sides of their mouth to please the crowd they’re talking to.
That’s not the type of person I want running our country. Ron Paul speaks the truth, even when it’s painful to hear.
Brent | 12/10/2007, 1:19 am EST
I assume that was an anti-Chavez/Cuba crowd. I think most Hispanics would like to see open talks and less isolation. Ron Paul is a leader.
DenisL | 12/10/2007, 1:17 am EST
Ron Paul speaks the truth in a simple straight forward way.
Clearly the Cuban embargo, which has gone on for 40+ years, has not worked. Isn’t it time to try something new? Ron Paul has been called a lot of things but being a coward is not one of them, as you say the only ones who comes close to the “cajones” he has are in my opinion McCain and Kucinich, the rest are a bunch of pandering wimps telling people what they think they want to hear. How about for a change voting for the guys with “cajones”?
dodsworth | 12/10/2007, 1:15 am EST
Ron Paul does not pander. He is in a class all by himself in this respect. McCain’s girlish snickering in the background provides a stark contrast to Paul’s mature approach.
November 5, 2007
Our Longest Blog Ever For Ron Paul who raised $4M in just one day!
- I don't think anyone can dare call
- Posted By Aron,
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- I donated to
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- Don't forget that
- Still think he's got no support? Ask Mike Huckabee what he made this quarter. Or John McCain. Or Tom Tancredo.
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- It's not a shock if you're been paying attention, and not blindly accepting to spoon-fed garbage from CNN that McCain is a so-called "top tier" candidate. Gimme a break. At least Paul's getting some exposure, but a little more objective reporting would be especially nice, CNN, rather than the dismissive "shock" . . . but I suppose you will be shocked when we elect President Paul, too, although the fundamentals are clearly there for all to see, everywhere.
- Posted By bret, atl, ga : October 3, 2007 2:23 pm
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- Go
- Posted By Ethan,
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- I wonder if that is because the police keep abusing their powers, there is no peace, and the only prosperous people in this country now-a-days are dirtbags and the top 1%, although i fail to see the distinction between the last two.
- This country has been run into a brick wall. im considering
- Posted By Common Sense : October 3, 2007 2:25 pm
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- Go
- Posted By Dan,
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- is it really a shock? people are sick and tired and are coming together from all sides to support
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- Thanks for the coverage CNN, but those of us who support Congressman Paul aren't shocked at all. Hopefully you see he's running a major campaign deserving of major coverage.
- Posted By James Claremont, CA : October 3, 2007 2:26 pm
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- Wow. All that work and he still won't get an invitation to the big dance.
- Posted By Dan (
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- I am for Hillary, but
- Why can't all repubs be like this? The current crop makes me want to vomit.
- Posted By Fred,
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- If you have not heard of
- Posted By Ben,
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- This train is gaining momentum. Get on board or be run over by it..
- We just marched in.. We can just come home
- Posted By Robert Toledo
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- Amen!!! Great job to every
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- Posted By Jason,
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- It's pretty clear why
- He's the only Republican who opposes the war. He opposed the decision to go to war in 2003 and now he wants to get our troops home as fast as possible.
- If RP had more mainstream views on other issues, he'd be at the top of the Republican heap.
- As it is, though, he's a voice of sanity in a Republican Party that's gone war-crazy.
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- Posted By Seth,
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- I'm a democrat but I could vote for
He's the only one who has some real insight into why the - Posted By Robin Lapre : October 3, 2007 2:31 pm
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- i'm voting democrat, but he is the only republican I like in the field. The only honest one.
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- Go
- Posted By Jonathan Dunder, Marion IA : October 3, 2007 2:31 pm
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- Wow. This is EXTREMELY impressive.
- Posted By Trent Hill, Denham Springs, Louisiana : October 3, 2007 2:32 pm
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- That is quite an accomplishment for Congressman Paul to have more than doubled what he raised from the 2Q. (Especially with other candidates raising significantly less during the 3Q) Perhaps this is the first sign that traditional Republican Orthodoxy of the last 7 years is coming undone and an anti-war, fiscally conservative and pro civil liberties candidate might make a legitimate run for President. Wouldn’t it be refreshing to have an anti-war Democrat run against an anti-war Republican in ’08?
- Posted By Jason Bargender, Bowling Green Ohio : October 3, 2007 2:32 pm
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- Cash on Hand is the important number. Does CNN have this, and will it compare this to other canidates. I find the amount a candiate can raise not important. But how much they spend, and how wisely they spend it important. A lot of these candiates spend like drunken sailors. Whats to stop them from doing it when they get in the white house. Is anyone really happy with the amount of debt this country is in?
- Posted By Matt, Bloomsburg, Pa : October 3, 2007 2:33 pm
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- It's nice to see
- Go
- Posted By Mike, Somerville, MA : October 3, 2007 2:33 pm
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- Way to go
- Posted By Robby, Macon, GA : October 3, 2007 2:34 pm
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- Polls don't really take into account his actual base. Lets look at the #s:
- 1-They only poll registered Republicans who voted in the primaries. So that takes out all the young supporters
2-It takes out all people who were independant/3rd party
3-Half the time polls don't even mention him by name. Or put him in a secondary subtree. - I would SERIOUSLY be surprised if
- + You have to take into account that he is the only one who actually improved on his Q2 numbers.
Paul: Fundraising up 114%
Romney: Fundraising down 29%
Guilliani: Fundraising down 40%
McCain: Fundraising down 55% - And I think he'll be fairly high in Cash on hand…since going into Q4 he has $5,300,000 COH…which should be higher than even Mitt…once you take out all the debt he has
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- Maybe the mainstream media *cough* CNN *cough* will start giving him the attention he deserves. He isn't some crackpot just because he isn't mainstream. Its amazing how a little coverage in spaces such as this could change his poll numbers.
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- Posted By Ivan Zubkov, Ooltewah, TN : October 3, 2007 2:35 pm
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- Always grateful for some much deserved
- Posted By Michael, Seattle, WA : October 3, 2007 2:35 pm
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- Fantastic!
- Posted By Mark, Alexandria, VA : October 3, 2007 2:36 pm
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- It's only going to get better from here. I'm glad we're finally going to prove that he's not "just the internet" (whatever that's supposed to mean).
- Posted By rek, Santa Cruz, CA : October 3, 2007 2:36 pm
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- I am a democrat and
- Posted By Rada, Houston TX : October 3, 2007 2:37 pm
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- The guy who mentioned George Soros? Are you an idiot?
- In Q2 the average donation was $40. And they said that in Q3 the average donation will be simliiar to that.
- You people remind me of little kids…with fingers in your ears going "nananana I'm not hearing you…Bush is great…we are winning in Iraq…the economy is doing great"
- Turn off Fox News propaganda…and get real
- Posted By Andrew, NJ : October 3, 2007 2:38 pm
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- A shock only to those who have no clue!!!
- Posted By Mark, Rio de Janeiro : October 3, 2007 2:39 pm
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- I think this will prove to be much more impressive when the actually number of contributors are revealed. I am willing to bet Paul doubles McCain in number of unique contributors. This will show that he has more support than the mass media candidates, but doesn't have the deep pocket support that the mass media helps bring out. Maybe CNN and the other media giants will start gfiving him equal press time now and we can really see his campaign shock people.
- Posted By Derek, Grand Rapids, MI : October 3, 2007 2:39 pm
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- Those of us who support him are in no way surprised. Freedom really is popular!
- Finally a candidate the rest of us can really stand behind.
- Peace and Liberty through limited government.
- Posted By Micah Nelson Newport, RI : October 3, 2007 2:39 pm
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- And that $5 million doesn't count all the FREE campaigning he's getting from thousands of supporters.
- To put it in perspective, I run a meetup group of 19 members and we have spent nearly $700, not counting our time. So add another $700 for our time and another $600 since we're a below-average sized group, multiply by 950 meetup groups nationwide and you get $1.9 million.
- No doubt about it, he's top tier.
- Posted By Raymond, Colmesneil, TX : October 3, 2007 2:40 pm
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- Looks like that's the end of
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- Good job, buddy.
- Posted By Robert Krzyzanowski, Naperville, IL : October 3, 2007 2:40 pm
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- Go
- Btw, 1/10,000th of that is my donation!
- Posted By Adam Driscoll, Burbank, CA : October 3, 2007 2:41 pm
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- It's no shock to all his supporters — only the mainstream media and other candidates that have been doing their best to ignore him.
- Great job,
- Posted By Jacob Bofferding, IA : October 3, 2007 2:41 pm
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- Kudos to Dr. Paul. I hope he does well in the early primaries and can pull the upset.
- Posted By Anonymous, Calif. : October 3, 2007 2:41 pm
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- People are tired of the phoney Left vs. Right paradigm.
- Posted By Lee, Tupelo, MS : October 3, 2007 2:41 pm
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- Well it's about damn time. There's a whole lot of us out here who are tired of giving up our freedoms so the government can "protect us." We want our freedom and we're taking it back from the socialist-liberals and neo-conservatives like it or not!
- Vote
www.RonPaul2008.com - Posted By Mike, Winter Park, FL : October 3, 2007 2:43 pm
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- Very impressive, Dr. Paul. You appear to be the only candidate that has INCREASED your fund raising from the previous quarter. It certainly does look like Liberty is gaining momentum, though so many still refuse to accept it. It can only get better from here.
- Posted By John Thomas, Edina, MN : October 3, 2007 2:45 pm
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- I see his signs everywhere around Atlanta. Too bad he is in the wrong party. He is such an Intelligent man. Don't know what he is going with the Republican Party…..too bad though. I want my Clinton Years back….and so do many Americans. that's why it does not fly when they say the Clintons are of the past…. Its like remember the good old days…..ehh
- Posted By Jo, ATL GA : October 3, 2007 2:45 pm
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- Many states now actively establishing closed primaries, in order to block the Democrat and Independent votes for
- Posted By Michael, Cape Coral Florida : October 3, 2007 2:46 pm
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- I donated to
- Posted By Aaron, Boise, Idaho : October 3, 2007 2:47 pm
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- Thank you CNN for this article about
- Posted By Joseph Herrera, Warner Robins, Georgia : October 3, 2007 2:47 pm
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- I'm proud to be one of those who has made a small contribution to the
- Posted By J. Stephen Conn, Loveland, Ohio : October 3, 2007 2:48 pm
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- Way to go
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- The man who matters. No other candidate in the GOP race has the credentials to match this tremendous human being - the free medical treatment he provided in Texas and delivering babies for free. Now, his charity is coming back.
- Dr. Paul, the man who stands for the truth, fact above rheotric, compassion above legalism, the only one with a vision. Go RON PAUL!!!
- Posted By Bill George, Rockville, MD : October 3, 2007 2:50 pm
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- Glad to see actual conservatism coming back…lately, we've just been able to choose between what flavor of high-debt big government we were going to get…
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- This is the best news I have heard in weeks.
- Posted By MJ, Seymour,CT : October 3, 2007 2:52 pm
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- For the first time in over 20 years, I have finally found a candidate worthy of my respect and support, as as such, I gladly donated to
- To James in Arizona: According to newsmeat.com, George Saros has not made any donations to
- Posted By Glenn Ray, Cypress, TX : October 3, 2007 2:54 pm
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- Maybe people are finally waking up to the fact that their "top tier" candidates have been hand picked for them, and the people find them equally repulsive. Dr. Paul is our last best hope in this country. All the others - all of them! - are merely the same. Not a dime's worth of difference between them. Go
- Posted By Jim McMichael Brandon, MS : October 3, 2007 2:54 pm
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- As all can see, Dr. Paul HAS a passionate and growing support, among the American people. It is the mainstream media and their bogus polls that have it wrong. Now in addition to fighting for airtime on bias mainstream media the campaign must also now deal with the GOP changing the rules for voting in primaries of some states, to further hamper Dr. Paul's efforts. Do not sit on the sidelines……register Republican so that you can vote in your primary without any problems. Make sure your voice is heard.
BUCK the system……vote
For those that have not yet joined the Revolution…..google - Posted By Greg, Florida : October 3, 2007 2:57 pm
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- Posted By Billy Madison, Chicago, IL : October 3, 2007 2:57 pm
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- I've never donated to any political campaign before, but I've donated hundreds to
- We've never had a presidential candidate like him in my lifetime… An honest man with a proven track record.
- I encourage everyone to dig deep in the pockets during this next quarter, the MOST IMPORTANT period of fundraising before the primaries begin.
- I know I will.
- Posted By Bruce Arnold, McDonald Co. Missouri : October 3, 2007 2:59 pm
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- Go
I have never even thought of donating before but now that I hear Paul's message of freedom I am ready to give thousands to this man. He is the only hope for this country. - Posted By Daniel, Paris, France : October 3, 2007 2:59 pm
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- I contributed to
- Posted By Dianne, Matthews, North Carolina : October 3, 2007 2:59 pm
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- Too bad he is in the wrong party. He is such an Intelligent man. Don't know what he is going with the Republican Party.
- Actually, he is what the Republican party is. The party has been hi-jacked as of late. Many are afraid of a
- With the dismantling of many of these government bureaucracies (of which there should be more than just CIA, FBI, etc.) the nany state will diminish greatly and it will be up to individuals to make their own way!
- I love his principles, I only wish more of my fellow countrymen did too!.
- In the debates he always states where he stands. In the last one he actually admitted during a question that he had changed his stance on the death penalty. If you look at his record, he is extremely consistent, a far cry from the poll driven candidates. You know who I mean!
- Have a great day!
- Posted By Chip Celina OH : October 3, 2007 3:01 pm
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- Very glad to see this on the top of the Ticker, exactly where it belongs. Consider the following part of the press release:
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- That alone speaks volumes.
- Posted By Dayne, Pittsburgh, PA : October 3, 2007 3:05 pm
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- We will if every American hears his message.
- Posted By Victor, Van Nuys : October 3, 2007 3:06 pm
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- Congratulations to Dr. Paul!!
- Posted By disinter : October 3, 2007 3:07 pm
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- Jo in Atl, GA:
- Dr. Paul is not in the wrong party. Bush and his cronies are in the wrong party. Historically, they have no place in the Republican party. They are neo-conservatives - ex-Trotskyite, big-government socialists who switched parties from the Democrats to the Republicans in the '60s. Traditional Republicans believe in individual liberties and non-interventionism, just like Dr. Paul.
- Posted By John, Austin, TX : October 3, 2007 3:07 pm
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- Yes! GO
- Paul 2008 Legealaize the constitution!
- Posted By Damien,Belpre,OHIO : October 3, 2007 3:10 pm
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- It may be a shock to the MSM that Paul raised 5 mil for the quarter, but to the Paul supporters it is no surprise. Freedom is popular. Join the REVOLUTION.
- Posted By David, Redding, CA : October 3, 2007 3:11 pm
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- Posted By jordan selvidge, san diego, ca : October 3, 2007 3:13 pm
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- Posted By Jason - Fishers, IN : October 3, 2007 3:13 pm
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- Dr. Paul has done it again!
Hey folks it was you too! All those signs and emails and phone calls, talking to people in stores, at the gas station, at work… it all pays off!
Let's work twice as hard now that we KNOW it can be done!
Keep it going folks, we can win this thing! - Posted By Rahn, Loxahatchee Fl : October 3, 2007 3:13 pm
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www.ronpaul2008.com
freedom is popular!- Posted By Tom Dybowski,Toronto Canada : October 3, 2007 3:14 pm
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- www.ronpaul2008.com
- Posted By Max, Austin TXq : October 3, 2007 3:17 pm
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- George Soros can only contribute 2300 per election cycle. I seriously doubt there are 501/3c's donating to his campaign.
- I've dontated quite a bit to
- The grounds are shaking and it's really strange, although obvious, why the mainstream is trying to downplay him.
- Just google
- Bring it home
- Posted By Chris, Pensacola FL : October 3, 2007 3:18 pm
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- Posted By Tim T., Seattle, WA : October 3, 2007 3:18 pm
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- He is only low in corporate run polls controlled by those who fear a candidate who will fight to clean up Washington's act. He is the most reasonable sounding person running today. I don't agree with him 100% on everything, but he blows away the other candidates in ideas, honesty and integrity. Even if he wins congress will fight to maintain the status quo of doing work for the rich and ignoring the people. But it will be a start. He has my vote.
- Posted By Kelly, Milford OH : October 3, 2007 3:19 pm
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- It is about time people started to listen. He makes more sense than any of the other republican candidates. Go
- Posted By Toni, Tyler, Texas : October 3, 2007 3:20 pm
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- Posted By Tim Dehan, OKC OK : October 3, 2007 3:21 pm
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- I am not someone who usually contributes money to anything…political candidates or otherwise. However, I gave $100 to
- Posted By Tim Baltimore, MD : October 3, 2007 3:21 pm
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- More and more people are waking up to the fact that
- Posted By Bryce, Clearwater Fl. : October 3, 2007 3:21 pm
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- Poor John McCain.
Anybody associated with Bush, deserves
to be defeated.
Keep trying John, you will never make it whitehouse. - Posted By Ramu Ramaswami,Allentown,PA : October 3, 2007 3:22 pm
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- I've said it before and I'll say it again.
Plus, look at his voting record, he's practically untouchable. - Posted By JB, Winston-Salem, N.C. : October 3, 2007 3:22 pm
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- Shock shmock! Get with it CNN!! Having said that I do appreciate the fact that you have reported this significant news at all. Please join the fight for freedom. Your children need you. Your country needs you. The world needs you.
- Posted By Lane Meyer, Salt Lake City Utah : October 3, 2007 3:23 pm
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- Most people just don't know it yet!!!
- Let's keep it going people!!!
- Posted By Joe in Los Angeles : October 3, 2007 3:23 pm
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- Halleluia! As another true patriot Thomas Jefferson once said…"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies". Dr. Paul knows this to be true and that's why he has mu support.
- Posted By Ben, Rochester MI : October 3, 2007 3:24 pm
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- This should prove that the Paul campaign needs to be taken seriously by the media. I'd say this makes him a 'top tier' candidate.
- Posted By Sean, St. Louis, MO : October 3, 2007 3:27 pm
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- The key thing here is not only did he raise that much, he did it on the donations of the people, rather than big businesses like Clinton & Obama. This money was literally raised $25 to $50 at a time by real people who actually want to see change in America. That makes this accomplishment even THAT MORE AMAZING!!!
- GO RON PAUL!!! 2008 ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE BABY!
- Posted By John Butler : October 3, 2007 3:28 pm
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- I am so pleased that a Libertarian candidate is getting so much attention.
- Usually I only vote Libertarian, but this year I'm definitely going to register republican just so I can vote for
- Posted By Howard, Reno, NV : October 3, 2007 3:29 pm
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- Posted By Chris, Gainesville, GA. : October 3, 2007 3:30 pm
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- Posted By JKap, Schaumburg, IL : October 3, 2007 3:30 pm
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- Attn: Independent and Democrat voters who want to vote for
- If it is closed, be sure to click on your state and register Republican so you can vote for
- Posted By David, Dallas TX : October 3, 2007 3:32 pm
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- I'm not a Republican but am impressed with this guy. That may sound strange, but he is honest, consistent and actually true to his convictions. He is a true conservative. I can respect that. Even if he were President, I'd be very comfortable. I say this as a progressive - at least you know what you are getting. Unlike so many Republicans today who say they are social conservative but then hire hookers, try to get with men in public restrooms or chase young boys! Or say they are fiscally conservative but then run up record debt, increase Medicare entitlement and spend drunkingly on war! I respect
- Posted By Joe, St Louis MO : October 3, 2007 3:34 pm
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- Noone has mentioned
- Posted By Jolinda, Magdalena, NM : October 3, 2007 3:36 pm
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- I love
- Posted By Cindy St. C Ohio : October 3, 2007 3:36 pm
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- Great news, but no shock to those of us who truly follow Dr. Paul's quest to bring America back to her roots. Let FREEDOM ring!!! I believe this is the first we've read about RP on the "ticker"…correct?
- Posted By Rex, Toledo, Ohio : October 3, 2007 3:36 pm
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I'll be giving him another $1000.00 this quarter.- Keep fighting the good fight sir.
- GOOGLE RON PAUL!!
- Posted By Sean, NYC, NY : October 3, 2007 3:38 pm
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- Register ASAP to vote as a Republican in the primaries! Don't let the powermongers in the GOP keep you from voting for
- Posted By John, Vonore, TN : October 3, 2007 3:38 pm
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- I already donated three times to the
- Go, Dr. Paul!!!
- Posted By Patricia, Cleveland Ohio : October 3, 2007 3:38 pm
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- "equal to the fundraising totals of Arizona Sen. John McCain and former New Mexico Gov. Bill
- Sorry, but that's no revolution..
- Posted By therealist : October 3, 2007 3:39 pm
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- ron paul is the best candidate out there and i believe he has the support of we the people…the only thing that worries me is that we get ourselves a fair election…there has to be some way that we the people can come up with a system to compare how many of us really do vote for him and what the elections show in the end
- Posted By Art V : October 3, 2007 3:41 pm
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- Yeah!!
- This made my day. If Paul was president people would be simply awestruck at how good freedom is and what it really means–many folks have forgotten. Under no other candidate would we get relief from the current facist and socialist policies that are now running our lives.
- CNN, please, please start covering more of what Paul is all about! And thank you for putting this on the Political Ticker.
- Posted By Sharon, Colorado Springs, CO : October 3, 2007 3:44 pm
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- Go figure. If the socialist Hillary can't win, I guess I could vote for the constitutionalist,
- Hillary cannot think
- Posted By Jimi, Fairfax Virginia : October 3, 2007 3:44 pm
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- Go
- The CIA is a mass of false reports. "WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION"
- Our schools have been declining since the Federal Department of education was created.
- Dear un decided voter, before you fall for the FEAR tactics that the ANTI RON PAUL group uses- read about
- Posted By Kelly wes Kirkconnell, Houston , Texas : October 3, 2007 3:45 pm
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- Go Team
- Posted By Hugh Notron, NY : October 3, 2007 3:46 pm
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- I am surprised that
- I believe he has a following because he does not come across like a phony politician like all his rivals. I believe like most of his fans, he is really passionate about helping the country and the middle class and it shows.
- We need to get rid of all the politicians that only think of themselves and the special interest groups. It is time for all Americans to take back our country. Go
- Posted By Vic, Boca Raton, FL : October 3, 2007 3:46 pm
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- Because of these fantastic results, I am donating 50 bucks more. Who is with me??
- RUN RON RUN!!!!
- Posted By Zeke Robinson : October 3, 2007 3:46 pm
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- Good Lord. What is it with these neocons? When Paul does well in post-debate polls and straw polls, it's because of spammers; when he does well in fundraising it's George Soros.
- Why is George Soros hiding under every rock for these people? And they call *Paul supporters* tinfoil hats!
- Posted By Ben : October 3, 2007 3:49 pm
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- Maybe now, the mainstream media giants will begin to give the American people complete coverage about
- Posted By Fred, Rogersville, TN : October 3, 2007 3:49 pm
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- "low single digits in most polls"?? Get your facts straight: http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/
- By the way, these polls represent people who actually get dressed and vote, not sit around in their underwear answering unsolicited phone calls in the middle of the afternoon.
- Posted By Doug, Cincinnati, OH : October 3, 2007 3:49 pm
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- Shocking to who? We arent as dumb as "they" want us to be. OJ and Brittney cant distract us, we want change. lol the people are gonna own the talking heads on election day.
- Posted By Scott Ziering, Paso Robles CA : October 3, 2007 3:50 pm
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- Dear Common Sense,
In short BYE, nobody other then your mama will miss you. Same goes for anyone else consedering what common sense is saying. Please if you hate it here so much LEAVE, noone will be mad at you, go some place were you can be happy. - Posted By Joseph, Austin, TX : October 3, 2007 3:54 pm
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- I changed my party affiliation to Republican to be able to vote for
- Please do this soon. Maryland's deadline to make this change is in November. Voter registration deadlines will vary by state.
- Go
- Posted By Valerie, Colora, MD : October 3, 2007 3:54 pm
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- I love Dr.
- Posted By R.J. Turner : October 3, 2007 3:55 pm
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- this says he is locked on low single digits in the polls, I have not seen a single poll where this is the case. actually in the live in person GOP straw polls, he has won at least 6 and came in second in at least 5.. then if you look online for polls, he is usually winning by an alarming margin. where are these polls where he is losing, this is fiction.
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- Just check out the Election 2008 section at www.HitWise.com, and the stats available at www.TechPresident.com - there the truth can be seen.
- Posted By Rudy G, New York : October 3, 2007 3:59 pm
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- I voted for Bill Clinton twice, Al Gore, and John Kerry. I wasn't too enthused doing it but felt it was better to err on the side of social liberties. Now I am a
- Posted By David Yoo, Chapel Hill, NC : October 3, 2007 4:02 pm
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- Thank God for
- Posted By James, West Palm Beach, Florida : October 3, 2007 4:06 pm
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- Freedom and Liberty
- Do we know what it means?
- Posted By Jimi, Fairfax Virginia : October 3, 2007 4:08 pm
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- October 3, 2007
- Paul Campaign Raises Over $5,000,000 In Third Quarter
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - The
- Cash on hand for the Paul campaign is $5,300,000.
- "Dr. Paul's message is freedom, peace and prosperity," said Paul campaign chairman Kent Snyder. "As these fundraising numbers show, more Americans each day are embracing Dr. Paul's message."
- Posted By James, West Palm Beach, Florida : October 3, 2007 4:11 pm
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- Its about time, Its NOT a surprise to Us
- WE ARE NOT SURPRISED AT ALL, JUST YOU PAID OFF MEDIA ARE, BECAUSE YOUR BOSSES TELL YOU HE IS A NO ONE AND YOU BELIEVE THEM.
- Posted By Troy, Houston Texas : October 3, 2007 4:12 pm
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- Me and my mother donated 100 each. If this man does not get elected, i'm heading out of this country. You should too.
- Posted By Lorenz : October 3, 2007 4:14 pm
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- It is only a shock for those that have their facsist head firmly planted in Marxist sand.
- Posted By David, Kansas City, MO : October 3, 2007 4:14 pm
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- GO
- Kick some right wing loonie butt.
- Posted By Ed, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA : October 3, 2007 4:14 pm
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- I have converted close to 200 Democrat voters over to
- Posted By Jane K. : October 3, 2007 4:16 pm
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- I'm the head of "Students for
- Posted By Joseph Tyler, Texas : October 3, 2007 4:19 pm
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- Go
- Posted By Rob Barnett, Minneapolis, Minnesota : October 3, 2007 4:19 pm
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- Dr. Paul's superb performance reflects the immense disgust REASONable people feel toward the corporate political and media "elites" that purposefully maintain an increasingly fractious status quo. Only the wonderful re-emphasis on the Liberty experiment as described in the Constitution Dr. Paul tirelessly champions will inspire the indebted, stressed, unhappy, unrewarded, yet hard working citizenry to reject the insulting "choices" trumpeted by the "mainstream". The greatest challenge is to encourage citizens so demoralized by decades of pathetic "leadership" to re-examine their essential role in the political process, think for themselves, and VOTE. Dr. Paul's message is so fundamentally attractive and makes so much basic sense compared to the squabbling drivel ghostwritten for the other candidates that he unites people of all backgrounds to give his cause their hard-earned money. The level of disdain with the current process, wherein less than half of eligible voters participate, is such that it would not be surprising to see Dr. Paul campaign as an Independent should the cowards in the Republican hierarchy continue to ignore the basic constitutional desires all citizens crave yet few attain. After all, the other candidates from both the Democratic and Republican empires are but two sides of the same increasingly worthless coin. Dr. Paul is the only candidate who enables the citizenry to dream of a better future — just imagine what the nation would be like after eight years of a Paulist presidency, then get out there and encourage everyone you know who is profoundly dissatisfied to spread the word.
- Posted By Liberty First, Last and Always, Honolulu, HI : October 3, 2007 4:21 pm
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- Yeah,
- Posted By Michael Moon, Santa Clara, CA : October 3, 2007 4:22 pm
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- truth justice and the american way VOTE RON PAUL the media can not stop the truth and ron paul represents the view of the many not the special intrest of the few!!!!!!!! (STOP LISTENING TO FOX CNN MSNBC OR YOU WOULD NOT EVEN KNOW RON PAUL) THE PEOPLES CHAMPION AND WEATHER YOU LIKE HIM OR NOT HES THE BEST THING GOING TODAY
- Posted By LARRY BROOKS HOUSTON TX : October 3, 2007 4:22 pm
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- Hi America
- I'm from Canada and I hope and pray we get someone like RP here.{someday}
- As an outsider to this debate I've been following your 2008 Presidencial election. This guy sounds like the real deal, maybe even someone you might put on your currency at a later
date. He, too me seems to be the one to finally unite your Country. - Why is it allways about Dems and Reps and not whats good for you?
- Posted By Frank , Canada : October 3, 2007 4:22 pm
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- The one man who speaks the truth, fact over rhetoric, pragmatism over legalism, compassion over relgiosity. His free medical treatment and delivering babies for no cost is a zenith in philanthropy and altruism that no other contender can match. The only thing is that Dr. Paul is probably too early - in his days nobody believed Galileo.
- Go RON PAUL!!! There's a doctor in the House. Let get him in the White House.
- Posted By Bill George, Rockville, MD : October 3, 2007 4:23 pm
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- Oh, no. Now they're starting to spam his bank account.
- Posted By Nick, Urabana IL : October 3, 2007 4:25 pm
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- The voice of the people rather than the corporations. I don't care what ticket he's on, he's got my vote. Go
- Posted By Bev M. Bradenton, FL : October 3, 2007 4:25 pm
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- CNN - why is this not on the headlines in the politics section? Do america a favor, and let more people be exposed to this.
- Posted By Lorenz : October 3, 2007 4:27 pm
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- Dr. Paul could be the last bastian of hope for a country that is now owned by the military industrial complex that Eisenhower warned us about.
- I am a democrat and would vote for
- SAY NO TO HILLARY!!! A republican with a "D" on her chest.
- Posted By D. Peterson - Agoura Hills, CA : October 3, 2007 4:27 pm
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- How we love
- Posted By Albert Meyer, Plano TX : October 3, 2007 4:27 pm
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- "Paul's Fund Raising Shock"
- The only "shock" here is that we finally see a picture of
- Posted By C, Sacramento, CA : October 3, 2007 4:28 pm
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- Now let's see if these uppity elitist MSM know-it-all's start getting a clue that we are not fooling around on this one.
- This fundraising prowess doesn't even begin to speak of
- The Congressman is going to keep surprising the effete know-it-all's who want to force Rudy McRomney and Hillary Obama down our throats, day in and day out.
- Look at his straw poll showings :
- http://www.ronpaul2008.com/straw-poll-results/
- We are with you Congressman…EVERY STEP OF THE WAY BACK TO A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
- Posted By Tyler, Wilmington, DE : October 3, 2007 4:31 pm
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- please be courageous CNN,
you keep reporting;
the people will decide - thank you
- Posted By number9 : October 3, 2007 4:36 pm
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- Even though
- Posted By Andy White, Los Angeles CA : October 3, 2007 4:36 pm
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- Way ot go
- Posted By Dr Kevin Campbell : October 3, 2007 4:37 pm
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- The more debates the big guys skip, and
- Posted By Reeve, Oklahoma City, OK : October 3, 2007 4:39 pm
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- Our country has been 'had' for *way* too long by Special Interests and the Elites - and is badly in need of a wakeup call to survive as the 'United States of America' much longer.
- Posted By William, Oradell NJ : October 3, 2007 4:50 pm
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- Posted By Mike, NY, NY : October 3, 2007 4:50 pm
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- We are waking the sleeping giant.
- It is a
- We're coming…..
- Posted By Billy Puppetgov.com Chicago, IL : October 3, 2007 4:51 pm
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- Dr.
- Posted By Reggie , Anaheim, Ca. : October 3, 2007 4:57 pm
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- hope he makes an idependent run, and that along with third part conservative, we'd have another 1992!
- Posted By rigo, Somerville, MA : October 3, 2007 5:06 pm
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- Wow, this is amazing. I wish the news had more information about
- Posted By Michael, Lawrence, KS : October 3, 2007 5:07 pm
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- I would think this not too big a surprise since he is the only republican speaking to the people instead of at them. Maybe some of the other republicans should take a que instead of dumping the same old rhetoric on the voters.
- Posted By Steve, Portland, OR : October 3, 2007 5:07 pm
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- Only
- Posted By Steve, Boston, ma. : October 3, 2007 5:08 pm
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Just look at their voting record it says it all- Posted By
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- Kudo's to CNN for noticing…
- Here's my plan. I simply double my
contribution every quarter. If everyone
does this, we will show exponential growth.
Thats pretty hard to ignore! - GO RON PAUL!
- -MC in LA
- Posted By MC : October 3, 2007 5:17 pm
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- Posted By Anonymous : October 3, 2007 5:18 pm
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- I'm not sure James from Phoenix is even close to knowing what he's taling about. Almost all of Dr. Paul's contributors are individuals, and no one can give him more than 2,300. Are you trying to say Soros gave Pual all this money?
- Posted By Simon, Chicago, IL : October 3, 2007 5:19 pm
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- Google
- Also visit http://www.house.gov/paul
- Posted By Mike Cheel, Tampa, Florida : October 3, 2007 5:22 pm
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- I Beleive in
- Posted By ufcama : October 3, 2007 5:26 pm
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- Register Republican if you haven't already done so!
- Posted By Ozzy : October 3, 2007 5:27 pm
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- Posted By Olivia, Grand Prairie, TX : October 3, 2007 5:30 pm
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- Posted By John, Clovis CA : October 3, 2007 5:32 pm
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- With this report, ron Paul should be considered on the Top teer candidates. He is someone not to take lightly. He is support is growig by the day.
- Posted By Dan, Glenside, PA : October 3, 2007 5:33 pm
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- Anybody who thinks that Dr. Paul is too far out there to get mainstream votes just doesn't know what he stands for. He stands for liberty and freedom. What is more American than that? Now that he's "shocked" us with his recent fundraising, let's see some more balanced reporting on the candidates!
- Posted By Erin, Aurora, CO : October 3, 2007 5:34 pm
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- I thought CNN wasn't allowing Anonymous postings? Nice moderation.
- Please place this news story into the headlines, as it deserves recognition.
- Posted By Archie, Madison, WI : October 3, 2007 5:37 pm
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- Posted By Diane, Central Islip, NY : October 3, 2007 5:37 pm
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- Way to go
- Posted By Danny C K-Town TN : October 3, 2007 5:38 pm
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- It's only a shock to those who dismiss his supporters as a rabid bunch of a couple hundred schoolkids. Which is how CNN has also treated him as.
- Congratulations on getting this far, Dr. Paul. You and we have further to go.
- Posted By Brandon, Fairfax VA : October 3, 2007 5:39 pm
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- Posted By theoreticalgirl : October 3, 2007 5:43 pm
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- It is time for some serious change! All those who dismiss him as not knowing what govt is, he is on the finance and foreign relations committees. This only will make us stronger, Keep it up people, its time for the people to rise and take back our country!!
- Posted By Paul, New Orleans, LA : October 3, 2007 5:48 pm
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- Gee whiz, how will the slimy dishonest "free" press spin this now?
- American Pravda will figure out some way to pretend that nobody in the US wants an honest politician for president, and I'm certain that electronic voting machines will play a part.
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- HE IS THE ONLY DECENT CANDIDATE IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WITH RIGHT IDEOLOGY AND CLEAR CONCEPTS. I AM A DEMOCRAT. BUT, IF HE IS NOMINATED, I'LL CONSIDER MY VOTE TO HIM.
- Posted By BOB DAVIDSON, NYC, NY : October 3, 2007 5:49 pm
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- All the "experts" are really going to be surprised is Dr. Paul runs as a third-party candidate and beats both Clinton and Giuliani. I have been voting since 1980, and so far I have always been choosing between the lesser of two evils. Dr. Paul is the first candidate I support for who he is and what he represents rather than who he is running against. Add up the people like me, throw in the Republicans who reject Giuliani and the Democrats who reject Clinton, and you have a potential winner.
- Posted By Darwin Holmstrom, Maple Grove, Minnesota : October 3, 2007 5:55 pm
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- Yes, but what has he DONE? Besides promote hemp farming? He's a RINO if there ever was one. If the Democrats love him, as evidenced by so many comments here, that ought to be a red flag. He has more in common with Ahmadinejad than he does with me.
- Posted By Laura, Houston, TX : October 3, 2007 5:56 pm
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- Posted By John Los Angeles, CA : October 3, 2007 5:59 pm
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- Don't let the media choose our next president! Learn why so many people are voting for
- Posted By Amber, Hansville, WA : October 3, 2007 6:08 pm
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- I seen alot of people on here say they like
- Posted By Tony, Blountville, Tn : October 3, 2007 6:13 pm
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- He's not my candidate but I can see why his supporters would be happy.
CNN does try to shape the news instead of report it though. - Posted By monica, rochester new york : October 3, 2007 6:19 pm
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- What is funny, are the low numbers when I see
- WE'RE NOT JUST THE INTERNET!
- It will be like this until the neo-con controlled media cannot hide it, and then the truth will be seen, unless they hide that via electronic balloting… An electronic vote, is no vote!
- Who knows? They don't call his campaign a "Revolution" for nothing!
- ~ Restore the Republic!
- Posted By freerifleman, AZ : October 3, 2007 6:20 pm
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- If
- Posted By Dan, TX : October 3, 2007 6:20 pm
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- Good for
- Posted By Joe, Cleveland, Ohio : October 3, 2007 6:25 pm
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- Posted By Steve G., Campbell, CA : October 3, 2007 6:29 pm
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- That's right, baby! We're going to keep giving money, hanging signs, talking to our neighbors and fighting for freedom.
- The Revolution is ON!
- Posted By Dave, Chandler, AZ. : October 3, 2007 6:31 pm
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- the only way the democrats will have any chance of losing the next election is if ron paul is who they are going against. a great election would be between ron paul and Al Gore!!!!
- Posted By christian, selden, ny : October 3, 2007 6:46 pm
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- To everyone who think that
- If you have watched him in the debates, post-debate shows, or interviews, he approaches his goals of shutting down government spending in a very practical manner. He has repeatedly said that you cannot shut down programs like Social Security overnight, but it would be a good idea to give young people the choice of opting out while still supporting those who have paid in.
- He approaches all problems of overspending this way. He is not naive enough to believe that you can flip a switch and accomplish these goals. However, ignoring them completely and refusing to come up with a viable solution is the alternative that every other candidate proposes.
- This country is SUPPOSED to have a very small, restricted federal government. The states are supposed to have more freedom to enact laws, programs, etc. to take care of the needs of their citizens. While federal funding pays for a lot of this, it is definitely reasonable to assume that if the IRS never took the money out of our pockets in the first place, then we could keep the money in our states to pay for the needed programs that address the specific needs of each region/state.
- While his ideas sound radical, they are really quite practical, Constitutional, and American at their very core. LIsten to what he says instead of letting your knee-jerk reactions take over and the rhetoric of money and power-hungry demagogues influence you.
- Posted By Sphiny, Birmingham, AL : October 3, 2007 6:51 pm
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- TRICIA M,
- Why don't you come to Michigan and see what "free trade" has done here. There is no such thing as free trade. What we have in the USA is "rigged trade" and currency manipulation.(AKA China) I am all for taking care of our own for awhile and Dr. Paul may be the man.
- Posted By Gary , Detroit, Mich : October 3, 2007 7:00 pm
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- I totally called $5 million the other day.
- Way to go, Dr. Paul. You can do this.
- Posted By Mike, NY : October 3, 2007 7:01 pm
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- We need 8 years of
RON PAUL 2008! - Posted By dennis, norman, ok. : October 3, 2007 7:01 pm
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- The GOP had better wake up -
- But they'll forge ahead with Julie Annie and get whupped……………
- Posted By EB Rideout : October 3, 2007 7:11 pm
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- And he did all this with the least amount of MSM time. The least amount of debate time, and completely being ignored and only attacked.
- Posted By
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- Hey, I saw alot of those
- Posted By laurinda,ny : October 3, 2007 7:21 pm
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- Tracy, Bothell - WA
- You advised me to read up on Goldwater - the guy who ran a failed campaign. I guess it would be fitting to compare it to
- Where you and
- Your clarion call to stand up for the Constitution (and elect
- Posted By James, Phoenix AZ : October 3, 2007 7:30 pm
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- Posted By Grover Fairfield, Ohio : October 3, 2007 7:37 pm
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- I LOVE
- Listen, folks. If you hate the income tax and would like it gone, to be replaced with nothing, government must be shrunk. It's that simple.
- Posted By Brad Watson, N.
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- It appears that this candidate does have some support. I agree with most of what he stands for, but have been reluctant to get involved due to not hearing very much about him. I guess I assumed he didn't have a chance. I think now I'll have to check him out more closely. If he really will reduce the size of government, restore civil liberties and get us out of Iraq, I just might contribute some money to his fourth quarter total.
- Posted By Matt Dubin, Seattle WA : October 3, 2007 7:44 pm
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- hopefully
- Posted By T, PA : October 3, 2007 7:55 pm
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- It's time to get over your shock CNN.
- Posted By David, Fayetteville, AR : October 3, 2007 8:01 pm
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- It is awesome to read from so many RP supporters here on CNN. I'm 46 years old, and never have I been so excited about a candidate for President. I sure hope that the Hillary, Obama, Giuliani supporters take some time and do a little research into the man,
I'm a staunch Dem, but have changed my party affiliation to vote for Dr. Paul. Far as I'm concerned, the 2 major parties no longer hold any merit with me, at all. - Posted By Rex, Toledo, Ohio : October 3, 2007 8:10 pm
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- The
- Posted By Patrick West Chester, PA : October 3, 2007 8:28 pm
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Is America so asleep at the wheel that they still believe in the Republican v Democrat mythology? Do they really accept what the mainstream media says? Are they so addicted to the mindless pablum government and media put out that they cannot think for themselves, or research the real issues? Have Americans discarded the American dream, selling out their children for couch time, and receiving limited freedoms? Bring out troops home now.
Are there any leaders who take personal responsibility for where we find ourselves as a nation? Dr.- Posted By collin towers, lakeland florida : October 3, 2007 8:32 pm
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- Posted By George Whitfield : October 3, 2007 8:42 pm
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- To: James, Phoenix AZ
- You seem very foolish to actually believe that the constiution does not limit the federal govt. It is called anything not expressely stated in the Constitution should be allocated to the states. DId you know that?
- Do you know that the military act gives Bush the power to declare any AMERICAN CITIZEN an any enemy combatent?
- Why don't you do some research? Where is it in the Constitution that gives the federal govt the tax the incomes of the American people?
- Posted By Paul, New Orleans, LA : October 3, 2007 8:43 pm
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- I have been Republican and Demacrat it's hard to find a politician that stands for what I believe in but I think
- Posted By Bill Leonard Farmer city IL : October 3, 2007 8:50 pm
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- When people say that they don't want to vote for someone who they don't [think] can win, it just boggles my mind. That is exactly why we're in this mess today! How will anything ever change if you never vote for what you believe in? This is not a game, it's our country!
- Posted By Joe D : October 3, 2007 8:56 pm
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- Sad to see there's still a lot of misinformation going on.
- Pam,
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- * Dr. Paul is an OB/GYN. He's delivered lots of babies and is personally against abortion. However he wants to leave that entirely up to the states. California says "abortion is legal", he won't say boo.
- * Regarding health care, his experience as a doctor is that patient care is worse in managed care (HMOs), particularly government-run ones. I've seen research to that effect but I will grant it's debateable.
- Tricia,
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- * I believe I have heard he wants to get rid of the CIA, but he has said in debates and interviews that he wants an intelligence service. I think he's just tired of the CIA overthrowing foreign elected governments (Nicaragua, Iran, etc).
- James,
- * I guess you forgot that Rep. Paul proposed legislation to fund hunting down Osama bin Laden and was rebuffed. Meanwhile Bush and the rest, once they had used bin Laden as a foil to get Iraq started, say publicly they don't care about the man that attacked us.
- I'd love to see more debate on
- Posted By Tim, Orlando, FL : October 3, 2007 8:58 pm
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- We are sending a clear message to everyone. WE WILL NOT SUPPORT ENDLESS WAR!
- I donated to
- Posted By Manuel, woodbridge, VA : October 3, 2007 9:01 pm
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- PATRICIA FROM CLEVELAND,OHIO..You donated three times to
- Posted By laurinda,ny : October 3, 2007 9:29 pm
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- Thank you Texas Brad, I am now energized again to really advocate the no-income tax idea.
- It's hard to phathom, but if we tax only purchases- at a higher rate of course- then people will be paying taxes on what they buy, not what they make. Why don't more people see the sense and smartness of this? I love this idea, because it's truly a fair way for people such as drug dealers and those making an 'underground' kind of income to have to pay into our government. And no more IRS is a thought that should make people happy.
- Posted By xtina - chicago, IL : October 3, 2007 10:32 pm
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- James in Phoenix:
- If you read the framers' words and the federalist papers, you'd see that the Constitution was unequivocally designed as a system of limited, defined government. That very idea is repeated time and again both by the men in question as well as early SCOTUS decisions.
- Consider also that the Bill of Rights isn't even an original part of the Constitution, and you'll see that the document was created to define the structure and scope of the government. Everything dealing with personal rights came later.
- We have drifted away from the government born of the blood and sweat of the forefathers; we have somehow lost hold of the government to which we promised to be bound by and now have a virtually unchecked system of effective decree rather than rule of law (as Congress declares, so shall it be…see the modern application of the interstate commerce clause).
- The point?
- Posted By David, Ann Arbor, MI : October 3, 2007 10:41 pm
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- The only way the republicans can beat Hillary is with a pro-war republican, which can neutralize this threat as 80% of America wants our troops out of Iraq. This will make it a philosophical, and domestic policy debate between parties.
- Can't you republicans who have had your party stolen and principals destroyed by the NeoCons -former liberal democrats (True) - want to Win and get party back, rather than loose and destroy the future of the GOP?
- Posted By clay, Chicago IL : October 3, 2007 10:44 pm
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- The more people that find out about
- Posted By Jim, El Segundo, Ca. : October 3, 2007 10:58 pm
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- If this is as some commenters are saying, Republicans only hope at the Presidency they need to dial a prayer.
- These
- Realizing that these Americans actually see
- Posted By William A Halifax N.S : October 3, 2007 11:09 pm
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The only way the republicans can beat Hillary is with a pro-war republican, which can neutralize this threat as 80% of America wants our troops out of Iraq. This will make it a philosophical and domestic policy debate between parties.
Can't you republicans who have had your party stolen and principals destroyed by the NeoCons -former liberal democrats (True) - want to Win and get party back, rather than loose and destroy the future of the GOP?- Posted By clay, chicago il : October 3, 2007 11:10 pm
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- Well, I know I'm voting for Paul in the primary. He's the least loathsome of the candidates I have to choose from.
- That said, I'm still voting Democratic in the general elections–no matter who the candidate.
- Posted By Irene, Clearwater, FL : October 3, 2007 11:32 pm
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- still waiting for one example of a rp platform position that could be challenged as unconstitutional…
- Posted By number9, pasadena, ca : October 3, 2007 11:39 pm
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- I contributed $175 from four or five donations, plus I ordered a shirt for $18 and ordered 1,000 of each of the two types of "slim jim" information sheets that are available in the store at
- I've received 500 of each of the "slim jims" and already drove around last Friday evening delivering them to newspaper boxes in my neighborhood. The next 500 will hopefully get here before this weekend so I can continue to make deliveries around the neighborhood. It took me from 3:30am until 6:00am to deliver both sets to 500 people, so 2.5 hours isn't a bad time investment if it means people will get the message that the media seems to refuse to report.
- I'll probably order many more boxes of "slim jims" and pass them out. $15 for 500 of these is 3 cents each. Though to be fair, I also paid $19 shipping for the first 1,000 and $12 shipping for the next 1,000, so it's more like 4.6 cents each if my math is correct. I can't say for sure that people aren't tossing these without reading them, but we all need to put in the effort if we want
- I haven't ordered any bumper stickers or yard signs yet, but I am planning on it after a few more paychecks come in.
- Go
- Posted By Matt, Franklin, WI : October 4, 2007 12:18 am
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- To: James, Phoeniz, AZ
- You wrote: "…would seeing the ACTUAL votes by
- My comments:
First, not all of the points you listed are representative of an actual VOTE in Congress; some are the viewpoints of a caucus (ex., "Abolish the … [US] Department of Education" is a statement from the Republican Liberty Caucus) or the rephrased question in a debate (specifically: "Eliminate FBI & DHS" is derived from Fox News' Chris Wallace's question to - You may consider that a point in symantics, but if you're going to cut 'n' paste items from a website, you should make sure they follow your argument.
- Second, you list "No border fence", as a position, but not only do you not cite a date, you are incorrect in stating this as a position by Dr. Paul. In fact - quoting www.ontheissues.org - it states that he "Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)" This refers to Bill HR6061 to which he voted in favor of.
- Third, if you really want to know where Dr. Paul stands, you should get them direct from his website, rather than via 3rd generation sources.
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/ - Lastly, I again request that you provide your source that "George Saros has money to burn", implying that Saros was a contributor to
- Until then, stick to the facts and stop with the weak and indirect analogies (ex. Ralph Nader, Model-T). They only indicate that you are more comfortable with rhetoric than true debate.
- Posted By Glenn Ray : October 4, 2007 12:30 am
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- GOP voters want someone who’s not like Bush
In the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll out 10/3/07, about half of all Republicans (48 percent) want a candidate who takes a “different approach” from that of the current president. - How about
- Posted By Jefferson, SF, CA : October 4, 2007 3:09 am
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- Laurinda,
- How many times are you going to post negative things on this post? If you don't like
- Posted By Chris, Pensacola, FL : October 4, 2007 9:04 am
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- I can't wait to see
- Posted By JD, Nashville, TN : October 4, 2007 10:47 am
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- If he is to be successful, Dr. Paul needs to get REGISTERED Republican support, because only they can vote in most primaries. If college kids support him, it doesnt do any good, because they usually do not vote. That being said, nice $ haul by
- Posted By K, New York NY : October 4, 2007 1:59 pm
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- Daid - Ann Arbor,
- You said, "The point?
- David - simple question… if these government agencies have been formed contrary to our Constitution - why doesn't
- Posted By James, Phoenix AZ : October 4, 2007 3:46 pm
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- Go
- Posted By Shawn, baytown, tx : October 4, 2007 8:50 pm
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- Posted By Eric V. Trucksville PA. : October 4, 2007 11:27 pm
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- We are behind you all the way Dr. Paul!! We are spreading awareness in Canton, OH as much as we can!
- Posted By Proud Campaign Supporter Canton, OH : October 5, 2007 6:52 pm
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