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Confessions of a Defecting Democrat -- Why Ron Paul is the Perfect Candidate, and How Left Media Will be USED to Attack

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However, the “liberal” or “left” media will fight tooth and nail to damage Ron Paul in any way they can.  They’ve already began smear campaigns.  They’ve tried to character assassinate him with pathetic guilt by association campaigns, such as “white supremacists support Ron Paul,” or “Ron Paul will outlaw abortion.”

 

Tucker Carlson “of the right” did his best to smear Ron Paul as well, when he personally picked up a brothel owner, and took him to a Ron Paul rally, so he could then release a media report that said “brothel owners support Ron Paul.”

 

The fact is that President Ron Paul will not affect abortion rights because he doesn’t believe that is the President’s role.  A President is incapable of outlawing abortion, only the Supreme Court and/or Congress could do so.  The GOP really never wanted to outlaw abortion, oh some Congresspeople or Senators may really feel against it, but the Party machine needs it to get poor whites, some poor blacks and Hispanics to vote against their own interest election after elections.  The GOP had absolute control of all three branches of power during Reagan and Bush II.  Did they outlaw abortion?  NOPE.  They never will.  They need it.

 

However, they will use it to manipulate liberals and progressives into being against Ron Paul and they’ll spew this misinformation out through the liberal media.  I’ve grown suspicious of the “liberal” media that I once believed in, since I’ve seen them attack anyone who questions the official story of 9/11.  William Colby, a former CIA Director, once admitted to America, “there is no media of any significance in the US that is not controlled by the CIA.”  That would include significant left media.  Why would they leave liberal media un-infiltrated?  They wouldn’t.

 

Ron Paul’s supporters are a very diverse crowd, some of whom I disagree with on many issues as a liberal progressive.  However, Paul’s commitment to the constitution, the limits of government’s ability to spy on me and to use my taxes to attack poor people in other nations so that corporations can loot their resources and/or use them as slave labor to force my standard of living farther down, down down . . . is something that many people who disagree with me on many other things can agree with me on.

 

Ron Paul is the perfect candidate.  He is pro freedom.  He does not believe in the Washington running our lives.  He cannot be attacked by the gun lobby.  He cannot be attacked by the anti-abortion lobby.  Because he doesn’t believe that Washington is the arbiter on such issues of personal freedom.  I have been a supporter of gun control for years.  But, after I’ve seen what I’ve seen since 2000 and 9/11/2001, I realize we have much more to fear from the dissolution of democracy and the emergence of a totalitarian torture state, than we do from people owing guns.

 

The GOP uses the gun issue like they use abortion.  To get poor people to support Republican candidates that absolutely do not represent their interests.

 

Ron Paul is the Teflon candidate.  He is a candidate that threatens the very foundations of the American corporate militaristic empire that is causing misery worldwide, and is the only person who can really do so.  Because any Democrat who does so, is so dependent on gun control and abortion rights lobbies that they must take Washington power positions on those issues, ensuring that middle Americans will vote against their own interests because of fear campaigns on these other issues.  Same thing with gay rights.  Ron Paul will not sanction or diminish people’s rights.  He believes people are endowed with rights, not awarded them by Washington.  He doesn’t believe that Washington has a role in people’s bedrooms.

 

Ron Paul is a man that can alter the future of humanity in a way that will enable a human renessance.  When you hear him speak on corporate media, the corporate shills sound shrill and abrasive.  Ron Paul sounds calm and clear.  He extols freedom, peace and international cooperation.

 

He has broken all fundraising records, $18 million this quarter.  Only HE hasn’t raised it.  Individuals have raised it for him.  Ordinary citizens, many who’ve never voted before.  A revolution is occurring.

 

As a lifelong liberal Democrat who has worked professionally and as a full time volunteer, as I told the Iowa Democratic Party in a rancourous phone conversation a few days ago . . . I’m sick of your politics.  I’m sick of your charades.  I’m officially leaving the Party and joining the Ron Paul revolution.

 

Of course I’ll vote for Democratic Congresspeople and Senators, because . . . well because we know most Republican candidates are completely devoid of soul.  At least with a Democrat you could be surprised.  However, for Presidential candidates, Ron Paul is the ONLY choice.

 

My old friends may be shocked and cringe at my decision.  But, I think in their hearts they too know the Democratic Party establishment has used them, at least in Presidential politics.

 

I hope they will see the light, while Ron Paul can still win.  A mass defection from the Dems to Ron Paul is a powerful message we can all send.

 

If the GOP and powers that be somehow stop Ron Paul from getting the nomination, I pray he’ll hook up with a real Democrat like Gravel or Kucinich, and run as a third party candidate.

 

Americans are sick and tired of voting for the lesser of two evils, as Michael Moore once said.  I know I am.  How about you? 

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By William E. Douglas, Jr., who is author of "The Amateur Parent – A Book on Life, Death, War & Peace, and Everything Else in the Universe." Bill has been a guest columnist for the Kansas City Star, The Business Journal, and (more...)
 

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A lot of truth here by Rob Kall on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 9:02:26 AM
Huckabee TV spot reminds Ron Paul of fascism prediction by Bill Douglas on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 10:47:34 AM
Ron Paul on Meet the Press! The man was AMAZING!! A true v by Bill Douglas on Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 5:55:57 PM
R. Paul is not going to change enough of what's wrong by Kathleen Bushman on Tuesday, Jan 1, 2008 at 9:42:28 PM
Awesome by Jeanette Doney on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 10:05:01 AM
Are you a Liberal? by ardee D. on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 10:57:32 AM
Nope, I'm not, but you still got this wrong. by Cliff Smith on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 12:01:09 PM
Sarcasm is a two way street by ardee D. on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 7:24:21 AM
Thou doth protest too much, methinks by Paul Rye on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 3:06:53 PM
speaking of which by ardee D. on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 3:11:23 PM
Just saying, you don't even know how often you offend by Paul Rye on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 8:26:53 PM
You gotta wake up sometime by ardee D. on Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 11:23:39 AM
Yes, it's time to wake up by Jeanette Doney on Monday, Dec 24, 2007 at 11:29:23 AM
Do all liberals think alike? by mikel paul on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 12:09:01 PM
OMG, We Agree on Something! by Dan Shafer on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 2:14:26 PM
Thanks Dan by ardee D. on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 7:27:53 AM
Ron Paul has already said he wouldn't dis-assemble Medicare by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 2:26:10 PM
Again you misunderstand by ardee D. on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 7:35:00 AM
Why by Karen Fish on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 11:00:16 AM
The Corporate Media is Partly to Blame, but also by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 2:41:14 PM
One good question deserves another by ardee D. on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 3:17:13 PM
Bill by Mike Folkerth on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 11:38:11 AM
Nice Article! by Gary Skubal on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 11:40:04 AM
I'm with Rob and Ardee on this one... by C.Bid on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 11:49:41 AM
Limiting Government is in the poor's favor. by Cliff Smith on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 12:10:31 PM
Absolute nonesense by ardee D. on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 7:36:05 AM
What I mean by Liberal Media, and why a liberal supports Ron by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 2:51:43 PM
My Sentiments Exactly!!!! by Barrett "Buddy-Rey" Reynolds on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 12:26:45 PM
Yes, I too worked as a FULL TIME VOLUNTEER for Kerry in 2004 by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 2:59:06 PM
I could vote for Ron Paul by DCDobbs on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 12:29:38 PM
With the Money Ron Paul would bring back home - It would be by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 3:02:42 PM
The Social Security system by Mike Folkerth on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 12:48:26 PM
Social Security is NOT Failing by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 3:07:15 PM
America's New Year's Day by David C on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 12:57:19 PM
I like Ron Paul, but... by jdoss on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 1:21:47 PM
I know of one country at least. by Cliff Smith on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 1:32:16 PM
I like Ron Paul, but I'm not voting for him - people by Matt Hill on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 2:11:21 PM
Paul is not for more privatization, another myth by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 3:13:45 PM
Actually, there is another country that has succeeded... by Al Meeks on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 6:18:54 AM
And as for S.S. by jdoss on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 1:26:49 PM
Why not just tax the top 100 earners in the US each year? by Cliff Smith on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 2:14:02 PM
Your distortions of liberalism by ardee D. on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 7:42:58 AM
Or End the US Global Military Empire, and use the savings by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 3:18:37 PM
Marginalization of Kucinich Not a Very Good Rationale Here by Dan Shafer on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 2:21:18 PM
Dennis may get us out of Iraq, but will he destroy the US mi by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 3:29:41 PM
i'll vote for Kucinich or Paul, never again a Republocrat by Better World Order on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 2:23:06 PM
Exclusive interview with Mike Gravel live tonight 8pm est by Chuck Browder on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 3:18:54 PM
Ron Paul is a regressive Republican. by John R Moffett on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 4:02:33 PM
Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate that will end the American Em by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 8:44:55 PM
Sorry, not buying the snake oil by John R Moffett on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 7:11:33 AM
So worried about labels. by Cliff Smith on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 9:26:20 PM
Not closed minded... by John R Moffett on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 9:12:46 AM
The Preferred Candidate of White Supremacists by teeem on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 2:42:41 AM
ALL Republicans are White Supremacists * by Ed Encho on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 5:06:08 AM
Ron Paul for the future of mankind by ronheri on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 5:21:15 PM
Coming Together As One by Ed Encho on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 5:24:40 PM
Reign in the Empire by Sleeper on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 9:57:01 PM
DK or RP? by Daniel Geery on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 6:37:41 PM
Ron Paul is Committed to a 9/11 Investigation - NIST INDICTE by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007 at 9:53:22 PM
c-bid, arbee and rob.... by Larry Wainwright on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 12:07:36 AM
Not only did the loot the country by playing our money, but by Bill Douglas on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 6:08:37 AM
J-Doss by Larry Wainwright on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 12:13:38 AM
Why is Dr. Ron Paul receiving so much support? by Freedom4America Group on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 5:21:36 AM
Why is Dr. Ron Paul receiving so much support? by Freedom4America Group on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 5:24:00 AM
We apologize for double posting. by Freedom4America Group on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 5:34:08 AM
Dr. Paul Can Choose Anyone He Wants by Bill Douglas on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 6:03:51 AM
If that happened by Freedom4America Group on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 7:04:47 AM
What I think, is that millions of Americans sick of the GOP by Bill Douglas on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 10:10:52 AM
Broken link, try this one... by Al Meeks on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 6:24:28 AM
Dr. Paul was right about leaving Iraq. by Freedom4America Group on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 7:07:15 AM
Put that link in my favorites. by Freedom4America Group on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 7:21:05 AM
Re: Ignoring Dr. Paul by Bill Douglas on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 10:17:29 AM
I doesn't matter ... by Mr M on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 8:54:05 AM
Gore Gave Up, Kerry Gave Up . . . the Dems don't "want" to w by Bill Douglas on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 10:20:15 AM
If by some miracle ... by Mr M on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 12:52:17 PM
Wow! Thanks for the cheery thoughts. by Bill Douglas on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 2:53:24 PM
Libertarians by jdoss on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 11:44:19 AM
I agree with alot of what you said, BUT by Bill Douglas on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 2:56:57 PM
Founders Were Not Socialists by Paul Rye on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 6:40:38 PM
jump through this by ardee D. on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 3:24:39 PM
To Put a Finer Point on It by Bill Douglas on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 3:29:15 PM
Jumping...cleared it by Paul Rye on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 7:08:55 PM
I admit it, it was me by ardee D. on Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 6:59:58 PM
Think so by Paul Rye on Monday, Dec 24, 2007 at 2:58:54 PM
Accept Some Responsibility by Paul Rye on Monday, Dec 24, 2007 at 3:19:46 PM
Who are the real Ron Paul Supporters? by David C on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 5:23:29 PM
Wrong by Digitboy on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 7:04:13 PM
By cutting US military spending!! by Bill Douglas on Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 1:04:15 AM
Mr. Douglas is correct... by Joseph Le on Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 11:51:27 AM
You posted wrong link by Freedom4America Group on Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 5:08:16 AM
Forgot to continue. by Freedom4America Group on Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 6:04:13 AM
Must not have been clear by jdoss on Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 10:33:39 AM
Must not have been clear by jdoss on Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 10:36:28 AM
Social Democracy by Paul Rye on Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 5:00:22 PM
Thank you Mr. Douglas!!! by Joseph Le on Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 11:41:32 AM
And a happy new year to U2 by Joseph Le on Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 12:18:05 PM
Libertarianism, Liberalism and Progressives by Thomas Vietor on Friday, Dec 21, 2007 at 1:38:36 PM
I dont go to idiotic websites by ardee D. on Monday, Dec 24, 2007 at 7:30:36 AM
You are clueless by Thomas Vietor on Friday, Dec 28, 2007 at 4:47:52 PM
Cannabis is a Capitalists Crop by Jeanette Doney on Saturday, Dec 22, 2007 at 7:14:35 PM
IF NOT PON PAUL THEN WHO? by RICHARD SHADE on Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 6:57:04 AM
Wake up! Take action! by Mark Adams on Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 5:22:58 PM
Ron Paul by Ty on Monday, Dec 24, 2007 at 8:39:24 PM
Answer by Ty on Monday, Dec 24, 2007 at 8:45:48 PM
Do They? by Paul Rye on Tuesday, Dec 25, 2007 at 3:43:51 AM
Has Dennis Promised to Pull Troops out of Afghanistan . . . by Bill Douglas on Wednesday, Dec 26, 2007 at 11:30:16 PM

 
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