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August 6, 2007 at 17:53:44
The Ron Paul Saga-The Best is Yet to Come by Dana Gabriel (Posted by Dana Gabriel) Page 1 of 2 page(s) |
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With fund raising efforts exceeding expectations and seemingly unstoppable momentum, Ron Paul continues to be a candidate on the rise. While other presidential campaigns have sputtered, peaked, and are on the decline, he has positioned himself to become a serious contender. He still has a lot of room for growth, but in this process he is being elevated from second tier status to one of the top five Republican presidential candidates. The success of his campaign has caught many by surprise, including himself. Some of his rivals are now trying to duplicate his formula, but true spontaneous grassroots movements cannot be generated or manufactured. His support is diverse, and what is becoming increasingly clear is that before all is said and done, Ron Paul will have made a huge impact, win or lose. If we are going to defeat big government corruption and tyranny, and rid ourselves of huge deficits that are spiraling out of control, there will have to be a coming together of the people. Unfortunately, the global elite have many of us trapped in the whole fake left/right paradigm which does nothing, but divide and conquer, and is designed to keep us down. Many are blind to Republican corruption, but have no problem exposing the Democrats and vice versa. What we have is both parties double teaming us with fake squabbles and theater politics, when essentially their goals are the same. Only their methods, propaganda, and rhetoric differ a little. The good news is that many are waking up, and the illusion is being shattered, which is evident by the increasing mistrust of both parties by the people, coupled with low congressional and presidential approval ratings. 
Ron Paul running as a Republican and not as an independent has resulted in more exposure, and has placed him on more of an even playing field, with a better chance of becoming president. He is the dream candidate we have all been waiting for. We must rally around him, do what is right, and vote according to our conscience, not party affiliation or tradition. This is a historic opportunity, and everything in our power must be done to ensure a Ron Paul victory.
On the campaign trail, Ron Paul has consistently demonstrated his ability to overcome adversity -- a trait that will serve him well if he becomes president.
A good example of overcoming adversity is the huge success of his Iowa rally, which was in response to being excluded from a candidates forum. Even when he is in enemy territory and is being attacked from all sides, he remains calm, focused, and isn't distracted from the real issues and getting his message across.
Paul has accepted an invitation to participate in the CNN/You Tube debates, a format that will showcase his willingness to answer even the toughest questions. It will give him an opportunity to interact with ordinary Americans on a national level, a role that unlike other candidates he excels in and relishes. This will define his candidacy and further distinguish him from the others.
Perhaps not wanting to face Dr. Paul in such a capacity and sensing more harm than good coming out of these debates, both Guliani and Romney have not committed and are leaning towards non-participation. If Ron Paul has another strong performance, they can later claim that the debates weren't legitimate since two of the supposed top candidates did not attend. It's all about downplaying and trying to minimize Ron Paul's accomplishments.
The Iraq war is unpopular with the majority of the American people, and it is also becoming increasingly unpopular with the soldiers fighting in this conflict. This discontent has translated into considerable contributions to Ron Paul's campaign from our military personnel more so than any other candidate. Ron Paul was against the Iraq war from the beginning, even when opposing it was seen as unpatriotic. Many of the troops recognize that if he is elected president, they will come back home to their families sooner.
In an effort to hopefully speed up this process, Ron Paul has teamed up with Dennis Kucinich along with other Democrats to introduce a bill that would repeal President Bush's authority to use force in Iraq. He stated,
“I think if you approach this from a constitutional viewpoint, we can join hands with the left as well as the right and come up with solutions and get our troops home.”
This shows his leadership capabilities and demonstrates his willingness to reach across the aisle to get things accomplished.
We the People have an opportunity to use Ron Paul as a vehicle to fix and save a broken America.
The question on many people's minds is if his huge internet support can manifest itself and translate into stronger polling numbers. He is starting to register at 3% in some national polls, and as more hear his message, these numbers will steadily increase. The stage is being set for this Republican dark horse candidate to be elevated to main event status. He will be able to build upon his success if he finishes strong in the first few primaries. At that point it may already be too late to stop the Ron Paul juggernaut, and many will be shocked when he steps out of the shadows to become a legitimate top contender.
There are some who view the Constitution as something obsolete and an obstacle to their agenda. Time after time both the congress and the president ignore it. One man stands head and shoulders above all as its defender. If believing in freedom and following the constitution is radical, then Ron Paul is as radical as they come.
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Thank you
The false right/lrft paradigm is just a ploy to make Americans think they have a choice. At the end of the day, most politicians on both ands are anti-American sovereignty and want the North American Union. Ron Paul is the real deal. Resist the New World Order! by J. Vorhees (6 articles, 0 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 67 comments) on Monday, Aug 6, 2007 at 11:06:27 PM  (0+)
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Reply: resist and stop the NWO
You are quite that we need to resist and stop the NWO. To many people have a defeatist attitude. I really enjoyed your article The Money Masters Control Bush and America! Will checkout your websites when I get more time. Dana by Dana Gabriel (67 articles, 0 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 13 comments [2 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 10:52:34 AM (0+)
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You Said It Well
My vote is NOT for sale. I did my homework, saw that Ron Paul actions match his words, and I don't care how much money the others raise and spend. It doesn't matter anyway, since the money simply goes from one big pocket to another big pocket, all owned by the same bunch of psychopaths. Ron Paul is the real deal, like you said, and more than likely our last hope of avoiding a horrendous Dark Ages of world-wide tyranny. The law is the hammer, and finance is the sickle. I know those who read this already think, whether they agree or not. I just hope the masses wake up before it's too late for all of us. One more thing: BUYING 49 TO GET ONE FREE is a lousy earmark bargain. Forget those political braggings of what they brought home to your district. You're paying for at least 49 others. Enough said? by Edward Ulysses Cate (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 232 comments [9 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Aug 6, 2007 at 11:31:22 PM (0+)
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Yes the Best
Love to see Paul & Kusinich ticket. Unfortunately it won't happen. The powers behind the scenes wouldn't allow it. Instead Hillary vs. Gulliani or worse. UGH! by Fenton (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1 comments) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 12:51:27 AM (0+)
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Wow
This is the best article I've ever read on Ron Paul. I couldn't have put it any better myself. by ryan rabalais (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1 comments) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 1:12:03 AM (0+)
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Reply: Thank You
I don't think it is the best, but I feel very passionate about Ron Paul and his message. It is fun to write a positive, feel good article every once in a while. Checkout my other RP articles at http://newworldordermustbestopped.com/index.html under Dana's Blog. Thank you for the kind words. Dana by Dana Gabriel (67 articles, 0 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 13 comments [2 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 10:56:48 AM (0+)
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Beware Libertarian Economics
I like Ron Paul on a wide range of issues. Where we part ways is on his neo-liberal economics. As he is a self proclaimed Libertarian, he makes me cringe. Does privatization sound any alarms? Would it be worse than the system we have now? I'm not really sure but I like our public schools, public transit, roads, bridges, Social Security, fire and rescue, police/security, libraries, water, sewage, airports, parks etc. I want to see universal health care. I think all our crucial needs like energy/fuel, and all the things I mentioned above should be kept or made public. It's not big government that we should be focusing on, although it is a concern. It's BAD government that makes things seem unmanageable. Ron Paul VS Hillary, I would hope Paul won but in good conscience I would have to vote for "None Of The Above". by Jiffy (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 6 comments) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 5:06:04 AM (0+)
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The best is not coming.......sad but true.
The perfect dream. Ron Paul/Dennis Kucinich. If only it could happen, but the proof is in, our votes do not count. 'They' will put Hillary in, we will not have a choice. Funny, how everyone I talk to..NO ONE wants Hillary, and yet the MSM keep spoonfeeding us that Hilary is on top in all the polls. Its a lie, I do not believe it. However, I also get pissed because Ron Paul is totally left out of the news. They purposely go out of their way NOT to mention him. Ron Paul wins in the polls, he won in the debates, he is a winner. Its sad how many people When I say vote for Ron Paul or Dennis Kucinich, say WHO? never heard of them. So, I gladly email them links so they may learn, then they show complete susrprise that someone is actually running for President that they would gladly vote for. A sad time in our country, when all who are in control of info are against us. Go Mr. Paul..we need you. by joyce (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 73 comments) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 7:55:23 AM (0+)
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Dream ticket
I don't agree that government should get out of health care, infrastructure, etc. However, in order to shake up the status quo and clean up politics, I would not cry if Ron were elected. And a Paul/Kucinich ticket? Let us hope strange things happen between now and convention time. by Sheila Jackson (16 articles, 0 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 133 comments) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 9:17:46 AM (0+)
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Ron Paul, Dennis Kucinich
Dennis Kucinich should have learned his lesson after his last two failed presidential attempts . He was ignored and marginalized, and he continues to be - a recent syndicated political cartoon attempted to make him look foolish. Ron Paul should understand and learn from Kucinich's experience. Anyone who comes too close to the Truth will not be allowed to become president. Both these guys would do well to shake up the system and start making some headlines, because if they think they can still win by playing the game by the rules that have been in place for decades, they are spinning their wheels by Bill Cain (3 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 434 comments [67 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 9:49:17 AM (0+)
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Food for thought...
Least we forget...The last suit has No Pocket's... by UNCLERONNIE (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 4 comments) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 10:05:27 AM (0+)
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Kaneh bosm
Both Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich know the value of the most useful plant on the planet and that it alone will change this worlds destructive course. This plant is kaneh bosm, cannabis, hemp! Food, fuel, shelter, medicine, pleasure, spirituality, unity! by Garry Minor (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 56 comments [7 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 11:55:20 AM (0+)
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Ron Paul Revolution
Unfortunately it took segregationist Governor Wallace to reveal the truth that "there's not a dime's worth of difference between" Republicans and Democrats. The Democrats willingly went along with the War in Iraq, suspension of Habeas Corpus, detaining protestors, banning books like "America Deceived' from Amazon, stealing private lands (Kelo decision), warrant-less wiretapping and refusing to investigate 9/11 properly. They are both guilty of treason. Support Dr. Ron Paul and end this madness. by Lorring II (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 87 comments) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 12:19:29 PM (0+)
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Ron Paul has Austrian economics
Not Neoliberal ones. Neoliberal economics are for Neoconservatives. Careful. These labels will make your head spin. by Jeff Odgis (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 4 comments) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 12:21:58 PM (0+)
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The Ron Paul Saga
I'm amazed to see people expressing support for both Paul and Kucinich. Paul and Kucinich wouldn't fail to see the distance between themselves. On most issues, Paul isn't a Libertarian, certainly not a progressive - he's a States' Rightist. I wrote the following two paragraphs before, in response to another Paul supporter: Paul would repeal the 17th Amendment, prefering to have members of state legislatures vote for U.S. Senators, rather than the people. Let's see - would that be a man for the liberty of the people or the liberty of the state governments? He's opposed to efforts to abolish the Electoral College, saying that it would weaken the “voting power of pro-liberty states”. Gosh, what are these "pro-liberty" states - would they be the states of the Old Confederacy that had to be dragged kicking and screaming out of slavery and segregation, oh and the vast, desolate square states of the big ranchers and mining conglomerates getting rich off penny-leases on federal lands at our expense? The 10th Amendment says "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Like States' Rightists in general, Paul somehow doesn't seem to notice the part about the people; when talking about the 10th Amendment, he only mentions the power of the states. What's the difference between an elitist federal government and an elistist state government? If you live in Texas, maybe it's just easier to control. What's so cool about that? by Jim Arnold (12 articles, 0 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 147 comments [18 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 8:21:41 PM (0+)
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Ron Paul for President
Thank You OPEDNEWS for the website and POST's!When Michael "Gut-feeling" Chertoff hire's Markus Wolfe (STASI), Gen. Yevgeni Primakov (KGB) and Alexander Karpoff (KGB) as consultants to design a national I.D Card for the U.S.A. (not U.S.S,R.) it's time to wake up!! Page 3 of this article www.rense.com/general61/shires.htm has Rep. Ron Paul's opinion......or maybe it's just me and it's required to have a Minor in Graphic Design to work for the KGB?? I want my country BACK!!! IMPEACH BUSH/CHENEY NOW!! Rep. Ron Paul for PRESIDENT Give Me Back My Country!! JCT by cjohnt48 (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1 comments) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 8:54:03 PM (0+)
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Read more
Ron Paul is bad poison. For the record I'm not a Democorrupt or a Republicrat or interested in any of the false constructs of the American political system but for those who support Ron Paul unknowingly, the True Believers are beyond reproach, please read the following information catalogue on Mr. Paul, and stop lookinf for saviors: by coyote (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 89 comments [25 recommended, 1 rejected]) on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 at 10:12:32 PM (0+)
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