Military Favors Ron Paul Over McCain
The US Federal Election Commission has released the Selected Presidential Reports for the 2007 July Quarterly, and there are a few surprises. No surprise, of course, is that people in the armed services and veterans overwhelmingly support the Republican Party. However, after digging through individual candidates’ contributions by employers, we find an elating (or disturbing, if you’re rooting for Rudy McRomney) trend. The breakdown? Here you go.
| Army | Navy | USAF | USMC | VET | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Paul | 6975 | 7765 | 4650 | 1500 | 1250 | 22140 |
| McCain | 6225 | 6480 | 1570 | 1600 | 800 | 16675 |
| Romney | 2051 | 0 | 1500 | 0 | 1000 | 4551 |
| Giuliani | 1450 | 370 | 250 | 0 | 250 | 2320 |
| Hunter | 0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1000 |
| Richardson | 50 | 750 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 800 |
| Huckabee | 250 | 0 | 500 | 0 | 0 | 750 |
| Tancredo | 350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 350 |
| Brownback | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| T. Thompson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
This table expresses in dollars the total campaign contributions that each candidate has received from individuals who marked “Air Force,” “US Marines,” “USMC,” “Army,” “Navy,” or some other such permutation of letters as their employer that gives the appearance that they are a member of the armed services. The “veteran” column was derived by looking for “retired ______,” “______ retired,” or anything containing the word veteran, with the exception of Veterans’ Affairs (or the like).
What conclusions can be drawn from this surprising, exciting information? One might jump to the conclusion that the troops are tired and demoralized and angry to be fighting in the desert sand, and willing to leap on the only Republican candidate who wants an immediate end to the war. But that’s an insufficient explanation, since veterans favor Ron Paul as well.
Our military forces have a strong tradition of valorization and an implicit belief that they have served to protect the freedom of private citizens in the United States. So profound is this belief that it ranks as the #1 reason that veterans and active duty say they joined (even though education ranks as the #1 reason prior to enlistment).
This culture of pride in service particularly to safeguard American liberties and freedoms — regardless of whether it is true or not — disinclines those in service to contribute to candidates like Romney and Giuliani who want to expand Executive power and increase spying on Americans. This is why Ron Paul and John McCain are the clearest front-runners in terms of contributions. Well, that and the fact that McCain was a Captain in the Navy and Ron Paul was a flight surgeon.
Or … (one final thought) … does it run in the other direction? Does the military favor Paul and McCain because they were military, or do Ron Paul and John McCain have a favorable set of values for military servicemen and women because they themselves have served?
Look for more analysis of these contribution schedules in the upcoming days!
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Congressman Ron Paul is the leading advocate for freedom in our nation’s capital. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Paul tirelessly works for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies. He is known among his congressional colleagues and his constituents for his consistent voting record. Dr. Paul never votes for legislation unless the proposed measure is expressly authorized by the Constitution.In the words of former Treasury Secretary William Simon, Dr. Paul is the “one exception to the Gang of 535” on Capitol Hill.
Ron Paul was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Gettysburg College and the Duke University School of Medicine, before proudly serving as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force during the 1960s. He and his wife Carol moved to Texas in 1968, where he began his medical practice in Brazoria County. As a specialist in obstetrics/gynecology, Dr. Paul has delivered more than 4,000 babies. He and Carol, who reside in Lake Jackson, Texas, are the proud parents of five children and have 17 grandchildren.
While serving in Congress during the late 1970s and early 1980s, Dr. Paul’s limited-government ideals were not popular in Washington. In 1976, he was one of only four Republican congressmen to endorse Ronald Reagan for president.
During that time, Congressman Paul served on the House Banking committee, where he was a strong advocate for sound monetary policy and an outspoken critic of the Federal Reserve’s inflationary measures. He was an unwavering advocate of pro-life and pro-family values. Dr. Paul consistently voted to lower or abolish federal taxes, spending and regulation, and used his House seat to actively promote the return of government to its proper constitutional levels. In 1984, he voluntarily relinquished his House seat and returned to his medical practice.
Dr. Paul returned to Congress in 1997 to represent the 14th congressional district of Texas. He presently serves on the House Committee on Financial Services and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. He continues to advocate a dramatic reduction in the size of the federal government and a return to constitutional principles.
Congressman Paul’s consistent voting record prompted one of his congressional colleagues to say, “Ron Paul personifies the Founding Fathers’ ideal of the citizen-statesman. He makes it clear that his principles will never be compromised, and they never are.” Another colleague observed, “There are few people in public life who, through thick and thin, rain or shine, stick to their principles. Ron Paul is one of those few.”
Brief Overview of Congressman Paul’s Record:
He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.
He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.
Congressman Paul introduces numerous pieces of substantive legislation each year, probably more than any single member of Congress.
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I didn’t get a chance to dig deeper, but are these numbers based on all contributions or only those over $200?
As a naval officer, it is disturbing to me that many in our great nation seem to favor candidates who are so eager to sacrifice individual liberties for “The Common Good.” I have sworn an oath to support and defend The Constitution of the United States, against ALL enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC. That compels me to speak out against candidates who would treat our founding documents with disdain. That is precisely why I support Ron Paul.
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Send this to all your armchair neocons and deluded pastors and churchmen who think this Iraq thing is the latest great Christian crusade against the muslim infidel. Our military on the ground are saying otherwise. Support true Christain principles and the Constitution and our troops by supporting Ron Paul
Awesome!
They stand out like Federer and Nadal!
I think the answer is obvious: the military is full of Blame-America liberal moonbats who think we should all just surrender to bin Laden and convert to Islam.
-Rudy
This is one former US Army veteran who supports Paul. I came off active duty and went into the National Guard at a later date. I volunteered for Desert Shield in September, 1990. Later on after this was all over I found out about Amb. April Galaspie telling Saddam that the US wasn’t interested in their complaint with Kuwait over their slant drilling into Iraq’s Rumalia oil field. This whole war could have been avoided by one phone call by Geo. H. W. Bush. I now know why that call wasn’t made.
I resent my patriotism being abused by the likes of the Bushes and Clinton for objectives that have nothing to do with America. I’m for Ron Paul because I don’t want anyone else’s patriotism be misused in this foul manner. I have too much respect for what servicemembers have to do and I think politicians should do the same instead of paying lipservice to it while looking for a way to abuse noble sentiments.
Whoever dug out this information, thank you. I was wondering about this.
Of course they like Ron Paul, he has the traditional, conservative position. He wants a strong defense, but doesn’t want to send our troops into every military situation.
Very interesting! On a side note, I live in Delaware; I have not seen many Ron Paul supporters around and I’d be interested in meeting up with some, drop me a line.
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First Post!!
Good Luck Ron!
try something smart…add ronpaul2008 .com is my sincere choice for president and should be yours too if you value the freedom and democracy which america once stood for. …..
add this to the bottom of all emails you send out and youll be doing more to aid this campaign than all the good wishes and prayers combined… actions are all that count now.
Speaking as a veteran of the Marine Corps, I would point out that any candidate that takes a strong constitutional stand will get the vote, and in this case the funds, from many of our men and women in the military. It happens to be that Ron Paul is that candidate.
Semper Fi.
hopefully ron paul and the military will free our markets instead of crappy third-world countries
Just another indication that Ron Paul’s support is not just fringe internet geeks. Ron Paul deserves to be President because he’s the only one that has shown he understands that the only way to keep America great is to protect the rule of Law. And the ultimate rule of law for the USA is the contract between its people and its govermentment – the US Constitution.
We support our troops by supporting Ron Paul.
Ron Paul 2008!
Too bad this isn’t accurate. It doesn’t reflect those who listed US Government or Department of Defense as their employer which is the standard way to list if you are a member of the military. If this were corrected for those listings, the data would look much different.
This is no surprise to me. I already knew the support Ron Paul has among the military. I am a little surprised it was so overwhelmingly Pro-Paul, but not completely.
Why Dr Ron Paul?
• He has never voted to raise taxes.
• He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
• He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
• He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
• He has never taken a government-paid junket.
• He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
• He voted against the Patriot Act.
• He voted against regulating the Internet.
• He voted against the Iraq war.
• He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
• He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.
This is exciting news if true. There are some inaccuracies — such as Hunter missing $100 from USAF.
This needs to be re-checked before we trumpet it too loudly.
You ask the question: “Does the military favor Paul and McCain because they were military, or do Ron Paul and John McCain have a favorable set of values for military servicemen and women because they themselves have served?”
I have known many a former service persons over my life, and frankly it wouldn’t surprise me if all of them were to tell me they would support a former soldier over non-soldier on just that fact alone, regardless of other failings, etc. Most americans make important value judgements based on similar critera, while more relevant things flike fiscal responsiblity, respect for the constitutiton, etc. mean little. If these are “values,” then are pretty shallow.
To suggest that Dr. Paul and John McCain share any common values is nothing short of insulting to Dr. Paul. It is only slightly less insulting to insinuate that Dr. Paul’s values on defense and the military were a result of his service. Dr Paul certainly did not get his attitude about non-interventionism from the military Nor did he come out of the military with the ridiculous belief that soldiers and a standing military are what protect our freedoms and our liberties. Like those of us who have never served, he realizes that the military is necessary to defend the soil of this country, but that adventurism abroad and the senseless killings of innocents does nothing for the cause of freedom. More importantly he correctly recognizes that foreign adventurism, a large and overreaching standing military, and a poorly educated citizenry that blindly follows its leaders are the greatest threats to and the classic destroyers of liberty. Sadly Mr. McCain’s values were forever impacted by the torture he was forced to endure at the hands of an enemy we never should have been fighting. His continued support of Bush and his policies only shows that he learned absolutely nothing from his time in Viet Nam. Lumping Dr. Paul’s supporters in with McCain’s supporters as some single-minded group is also an inappropriate statement to make about these two groups.
I truly hope that a large segment of the military continues to show its support for Dr. Paul. They are clearly the greatest victims of the neo-conservative mindset. Until they too awaken to realize that eternal vigilance, diplomacy, and non-intervention are the keys to protecting true american freedom, we are all doomed to enslavement by our government. The only way the Ron Paul revolution will succeed is if every segment of society regains the knowledge that was lost.
This just goes to show that while the current front runners have the lead in fund raising due to very wealthy contributors and donating to their own campaigns, which the mass media portrays as public support, the average American, who cannot afford to max out their campaign contributions, are flocking to Ron Paul. It is no surprise that those who would be most affected by offensive military actions against Iran are supporting the lone candidate to speak out against such a policy.
Ron Paul for ‘08!
I’m an AF vet, and donated a bunch of $ to Ron Paul! I have been in the AF for 17 years. I joined to DEFEND my country, but did everything but that. Undeclared wars in Somalia, Bosnia, and Iraq that had nothing to do with defending our country. Ron Paul has my $ and vote since he understands that the military is for DEFENSE.
This is reminiscent of how Ron Paul supposedly won the Republican Fox News debate based on the obviously artificially inflated text polling results.
How difficult would it be for George Soros or any other number of left-wing kooks to make donations in the name of a service member in yet another asinine attempt to demoralize conservatives? Further, it would be in the left’s interest to bolster Ron Paul because they might like for him to be the Ralph Nader of the right. If that’s the case, it is wishful yet futile thinking.
I would like to see the Democratic candidates added to this, I have a feeling Ron Paul would lose the lead.
DIGG IT!
This is incredible work. I might add a reference to this on my website as it is proof that contradicts the standard belief that the military wants to “finish the job” in Iraq. At least some of them don’t…
Glad to see that Dr. Paul’s message is reaching them.
I’m also very glad to see that I’m not the only Ron Paul supporter in Delaware!
Well, McCain is imploding as you write anyway. RON PAUL ROCKS!
Steve,
I’d like to welcome you and any other Delaware (or nearby) Ron Paul supporters to the Delaware Ron Paul Meetup group: http://ronpaul.meetup.com/132. Looking forward to seeing you join up to help us win the primary for RP in DE!
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10 years in the USAF and I support Ron Paul. I really hope the rest of the nation takes the time to listen to his message.
“As a naval officer, it is disturbing to me that many in our great nation seem to favor candidates who are so eager to sacrifice individual liberties for “The Common Good.” I have sworn an oath to support and defend The Constitution of the United States, against ALL enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC. That compels me to speak out against candidates who would treat our founding documents with disdain. That is precisely why I support Ron Paul.”
Rich,
I just wanted you to know how thoroughly inspiring this post is to me. It’s a huge comfort to know I have at least one representative in the US military who gets it and does us proud.
Thank you,
Dave
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Oh boy, the Blogs 4 Borwnback people aren’t gonna like that.
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As a Vietnam veteran and retired Navy Supply Corps Commander, I am an ardent supporter of Dr. Paul. And yes, I contributed.
I’m glad to see that Ron Paul is getting some support not only from the men and women of the military, but also from people in the blogosphere. Ron reminds me of my Grandfather, who I trust, but I’m not that naive to support someone solely based on that. I think that what it boils down to is the fact that the brave men and women of our armed forces have taken an oath to protect the freedoms of our country, and are willing to sacrifice their own lives to protect ours, but that said they want to make sure that their leader values their lives and will not just send them all over the place without good reason. At the present moment, Ron Paul is the only one who is adamant about his stance on this position, and I think that is commendable.
I don’t think he’s got a chance in hell, but I sure do hope he does better than Hellery.
Ron Paul does have a chance in hell if all the people that believed in his message would stop discrediting him just because he isn’t a media darling. This guy can win, let’s implement some democracy, and stop letting our process be controlled by millionaire kingmakers and big shots. Vote Ron Paul
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Save The Republic!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWfIhFhelm8
Vote Ron Paul.
Ron Paul has proven over the last 10 years at least, as a Congressman from Texas, his character, integrity and honesty, He stands alone. He knows history. George Washington said in his farewell address, that we should not be involved in other countries wars. Be friends and ok to trade with them, but stay out of their wars. He’s like a breath of fresh air…. Go Ron Paul!!!!!
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When is Fox going to report this? Or will it be CNN or ABC? NYT? Thank heaven for the US military!!! And, Rich, I am so happy that so many, both military and civilian, remember the Constitution.
@Al Dove :: I think the mass media have given up on trying to keep up with the Blogosphere. They’ll probably never report on this.
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I am in the military and this is why I think he is becoming popular. He seems to have little interest in furthering his own ego; he does what he thinks needs to be done regardless of how it makes him look. That is the military way. Most of us do not have cushy jobs. we work our asses off for a fixed amount of money every month. We do what needs to be done because it needs to be done not for personal gain. Yes it is true that there are a lot of people that get by without doing much work. They get payed the same as us. Those people are the people that we despise. The hardworking military man (about 80% of us) want people that have the same mentality: the job is more important then anything else.
This is a meaningless statistic. It is illegal for Active Duty military members to contribute to a specific politician. People might want to consider that fact. It is a smart rule…our military should remain apolitical while serving.
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I have to question these results and I don’t think this table in any empirical way reflects the political makeup of the military. I served in the Army at the height of the Reagan era and from my own experience there were many non-GOP types, certainly far more than this table suggests.
There is far too little here to go on in the way of useful data.
Very good blog, very rich nice pictures and articles, congratulations !!!
The one thing that I still keep hearing though is the fact that Ron Paul was / is a Libertarian. All the polls in the world may not be able to overcome that.
I am completely unsurprised by the military’s support of Ron Paul.
Anonymous #25: You are delusional. The way you bleat the same tired, mainline GOP talking points makes me feel sympathy for you: it appears you have fallen prey to the brainwashed and cult-like programming of the corrupt so-called party leadership. If only you had any clue of the principles upon which the Republican party was founded and for which ittraditionally stood.
My prayers go out to you.
And that’s from an independent, not a (fake)leftist or neocon.
“Believe too easy and you’re apt to be taken for the most unpleasant of rides.”
–Neole Strathmore
re #50 by anne nonymus. Oh no that is not true. It is illegal for commanders to order someone to support a particular candidate or for the Army or any governmment agency to use employees in a campaign for political office.
Our soldiers are citizens and there is NO LAW that says they can not as individuals support or contribute to a candidate.
#54 by patricsperry – That could hurt Ron Paul only because people do not know what a Libertarian is.
Ron Paul has run as a Republican and served as a Republican for what? 10 – 11 years. He ran as a Libertarian ONE time as far as I have been able to learn.
He can’t help it if he happens to be a Rupublican with a BRAIN. The defination which adequately describes a Libertarian.
“Or … (one final thought) … does it run in the other direction? Does the military favor Paul and McCain because they were military, or do Ron Paul and John McCain have a favorable set of values for military servicemen and women because they themselves have served?”
Just maybe our military would prefer a Commander In Chief with experience. Ya Think?
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Just back from 18 months in the Mideast working with the troops(producing Training programs). I am not Military, but have the deepest respect and love for them, especially because of what I just saw and went through. Given the Neocons Iron Claw control, I am tending to stay away from anything that even stinks of Republican. But if these guys think Ron Paul is the Man,That is enough for me to open my eyes and take a good, long, hard look. I truly wish he was an independent though!
“I would like to see the Democratic candidates added to this, I have a feeling Ron Paul would lose the lead.”
Nope.
http://isilion.blogsome.com/2007/07/18/p64/
Someone also mentioned Dept of Defense:
Romeny 2,000.00
Richardson 1,500
Clinton 915
Giuliani 600
Obama 550
Paul 100
It doesn’t really change much. Romeny gets a bit of a boost, but not enough to change the standings.
Ron Paul supported by the military, eh?
Well, I guess if you had your mission compromised and assaulted on all sides by all people who were supposed to be behind you, you would be grateful to find someone who wanted to get you out of your perceived “quagmire” as well.
Ron Paul may be good on a lot of things, but he’s delusional if he thinks that “Bush lied, kids died” which is pretty much what his website states. He’s also delusional if he thinks that it’s more dangerous there now than it was before we went in. Here’s a thought for those of you that support him:
He says that Washington and Jefferson warned us against getting involved in the affairs of other nations, however, has he also considered what Washington and Jefferson did for freedom? They took a safe place, their own home, and were willing to make it dangerous just to be free. The Iraqi people are free today because we went to war against Saddam Hussein and have not backed down against the terrorists in Iraq. Would you rather be peaceful and in chains, or fighting to be free?
Me, I’ll take fighting to be free, and most Iraqis have demonstrated that they will too.
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Is this in real total dollars? If so this is barely a statistical wart on the elephant that is campaign finance. Seriously, you can’t make any conclusions based on $22,140 total combined “military” donations out of the tens of millions that are raised.
This seems to be a huge red herring and a fairly blatant attempt at cherry picking intelligence…
It is real total dollars. And I can make conclusions about military donations. The conclusion I make is that more Ron Paul gets more military donations than the other candidates.
I’m not saying that guarantees victory (although see one of my upcoming posts about how military donations are a good predictor of Presidential nomination and eventual victory…), I’m saying Ron Paul is better liked by the military than Rudy McRomney.
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exelente
LOL@ #8!
#65, you’re missing the point. The point is that it looks like the actual people in the military, prefer Ron Paul’s policies.
oops! I meant LOL@ #6! Sorry #8 :-l
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This is very exciting! I was truly surprised by this! I think it’s pretty funny that Fred Thompson, who’s seemed so supported by a lot of people, didn’t receive anything from any of our troops!
This made my day!
Oh crud! I think I ought to clarify for the audience that “Thompson” isn’t Fred Thompson, it’s Tommy Thompson (Wikipedia), the Republican Governor of Wisconsin. My sincerest apologies to the Fred Thompson
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I am a vet, who served with the 82ND, my unit just deployed I am in contact with them and they are doing their job with enthusiasm and professionalism. I support Ron Paul enthusiastically. Those who would use the honor of the U.S. Armed Forces for their own personal selfish political/finacial ambitions will find their days are numbered.
We are retired Navy and support Ron Paul and no other!
Ron Paul supports the constitution unlike the rest of our
representation? that we have to watch, beg, and plead with just to follow the law of the land.
Thank you for posting this article.
Sincerely,
John Ubele
Ron Paul’s message is beautiful and simple, Restore states rights and take away the power of the Federal Government which everyday reminds us of the tyrannical power that we flew from not too long ago, the king of England. Do you believe that Same Sex Marriage should be legal? Do you believe in the Decriminalization of Marijuana? Well lets say you do and both things are illegal in lets say, North Dakota which is the state you currently reside, and those two laws are legal in South Dakota. Well you can happily and freely pick up your bags and move to South Dakota where you can enjoy those freedoms. 50 states United as Americans peacefully sharing their differences in a prosperous, intelligent, and strong nation that all countries around the world wish to model themselves after. That is the real melting pot that has been the envy of the entire world since our country came to be. That is what Ron Paul is trying to achieve and you know what, its something we should all want to be apart of.
How long can the mainstream media keep a lid on Dr Paul’s overwhelming public support. He’s so genuine in his answers he comes across as a moral human being, not a politician. I think this is just the beginning for Ron Paul. Should he fail to win the presidency I’m sure he will go down kicking and screaming and bringing the real issues to the debate.
I say this with all seriousness. The country will probably disintegrate and being carved up the Chinese if Ron Paul does not win. It will take time, but we are on the road to perdition.
America needs Ron Paul more than ever, and everyone who supports Ron Paul loves him as he is the closest thing to family we have ever seen in government.
Ron Paul, for what is just, what is right, and what is our Nation’s root modus, the Constitution and Freedom and Liberty for All.
A sense of duty is what causes most Americans to join the armed forces. Once he is there on the ground, at the front, he gets an education in reality. When the few whom are willing to spend some of their low pay income on a campaign contribution to the Anti War true republican, it means a lot. Support the troops, vote for Ron Paul.
No one knows more about the war than those that are actually fighting it. They have little recourse if they disagree. Making a campaign contribution may be one of their only options to communicate to us here in the homeland.
Wow, that’s interesting.
Ron Paul supporters and opponents alike – you should all read up on Dr. Paul’s views, because there is so much political “mud” flying that it’s no longer logical discussion of issues.
One really good place to find credible information is the new site, “The Republican Evaluator.” The guy there is doing an analysis of each of the Republican Candidates, and he started with Ron Paul (more candidates to come soon). From what I read, he does a really good job of supporting every bit of his analysis, complete with quotes from Ron Paul and references.
If nothing else, take the time to read the short section on Ron Paul and Abortion – very powerful stuff!
Here’s the link: http://therepublicanevaluator.blogspot.com
I love how #50 and #6 and some others are just so delusional! It’s truly amazing to me how they think that lies and ad hominem attacks are equal to sound logical discussion. Guys, Bin Laden is a Bush family friend. Osama is a CIA asset. He’s not even wanted in connection with the 9/11 attacks. Just look up the FBI website and see for yourself. And 6, what’s wrong with converting to Islam? Who cares about religion. It’s a ruse, a farce, a propaganda gimmick. What we should be concerned with is the dollar converting to the Euro, or Amero. Without Ron Paul, we are dead meat. period. We won’t be converting to islam, oh no, we’ll be in labor camps cause we dissented, and believed in the Constitution. This nation has become a police state my friends, and you all better wake the fuck up. You think you’re awake… but you’re far from it.
Send every last freaking penny you have; sell your car, your house… you can only give $2,300, but if you have more, give it to your friends, and ask them to contribute. We only have ONE LAST SHOT. This shit is serious as anything in life. We’re fighting against an enemy that is only interested in death and blood. He will win if we don’t all stand up and FIGHT! We need to FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT. And NEVER back down. We need to face our fears! We need to STAND UP! We need to SHOUT OUT! We need to give until it hurts so bad, we give more…. GIVE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE. NOW IS THE TIME! ALERT ALERT ALERT! We are the ONLY ones who can change this sinking ship into a floating vessel again! We need Ron Paul to lead us!
WE CAN DO THIS!
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For those who might like more info:
(0. Ron Paul: A New Hope) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG2PUZoukfA
(1. National Threat) http://www.ronpaulnation.com/tv.html#controller_general_david_walker
(2. True cost of gas) http://www.terrarossa.com/?p=225
(3. America: Freedom to Fascism) http://www.freedomtofascism.com
(4. The Secret Government…) http://bullnotbull.blogspot.com/2007/01/secret-government-bill-moyers.html
(5. Truth about Giuliani) http://www.rudy-urbanlegend.com/
(6. CIA drug dealing) http://youtube.com/watch?v=1l31x-IIK4E
(7. Civil Liberties Lost) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8QwTKKSvR8&mode=related&search=
(8. Money Masters) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-515319560256183936
(9. Iraq War: Legal or Illegal) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Khut8xbXK8&mode=related&search=
Book list from Ron Paul recommended reading for Giuliani:
- Imperial Hubris by Michael Scheuer
- Dying to Win, by Robert Pape
- Blowback, by Chalmers Johnson
- 9/11 Commission Report
- 1984, by George Orwell
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Ron Paul is going to take NH in a landslide. People are tired of the war, the Federal Reserve and the IRS.
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I am looking for some clarification.
I have been told by some of my friends, that, they saw
Ron Paul on TV, during a Debate or Interview,say, “that if he were
to be elected President in 2008, he would abolish the
Military”.
While this does not sound like anything I have ever heard
Dr. Paul say, I would like to hear from him to set me straight on this subject.
May God Bless Ron Paul, and all of his family and followers.
Awaiting a response
Sincerely ,
D.Snyder
[USCG Retired]
Ron Paul would abolish the Military-Industrial Complex, and stop large companies and wealthy CEOs from further filling their pockets up with taxpayer money at the expense of U.S. servicemembers’ lives. Ron Paul has never said that the military should be abolished — he has affirmed that the military exists *for national defense* and is essential.
Ron Paul served in the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon. It would be very odd for him to abolish the military he served in.
Check out this post on Ron Paul…
http://shadowdemocracy.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/ron-paul-appears-on-the-view-and-gets-grilled-on-abortion-position/
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The presidential campaign of Republican Ron Paul appears to have started picking up. Paul has been winning debates and his popularity appears to be growing. Besides, Paul also seems to be registering a growing presence on the internet, with support for his candidacy finding expression in various blogs, postings, and online polls.
Online polls are, however, not always the most reliable indicators of popularity for a candidate, There are many other factors at play—such as choosing to vote or not to, or being able to vote multiple times— which can influence ratings. These do not always reflect actual figures and may not be consistent with the actual figures and may have little, or nothing, to do with the actual ground realities.
very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
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What don’t you agree with? The numbers are from the US Federal Election Commission. You don’t agree with the Election Commission? You think they made it up?
These’s stats are over 6 months old! I’d be interested seeing them update before commenting futher…
This post was made over 6 months ago! We’re coming up on 4th Quarter closing figures… maybe I’ll do this again.
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im curious what you guys think that real staying power on ron paul is.. i put at the poll http://www.ifimpresident.com/d1508_the_great_ron_paul_question/ that i didn’t really know, but am curious what others think..
some great beliefs on the fed in my opinion
The military is not as dumb as those currently in power or grappling for power think they are. Their friends and families support their oath to support and defend THE CONSTITUTION as well, which is not “just a G-D piece of paper” as George Bush said. Our veterans saw how wrong it was to go in as “UN Peacekeeping” forces in Bosnia and other places… a farce. And now they choose Ron Paul.
Well Kate, anyone that thinks our military people are “dumb” are drunk, stoned, or stupid beyond all belief.
I supported Ron Paul as a Libertarian. I no longer can do so. he, well, is just way to off target these days, not to mention that he has no “command presence” whatsoever.
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CNN canceled its Republican Debate in Ohio that was scheduled on February 28th between Governor Mike Huckabee, Senator John McCain, and Representative Ron Paul. This debate was critical because it was only 5 days before the primaries in Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
There is Petitions going around to have this debate take place. I know many Ron Paul supporters would like to see this debate, so
Ron Paul can get some recognition on the issues. Can you post the link to the petition so we can have this debate take place. Thank You. Go Ron Paul!
In spite of the nomination process ending its final days I would like to say that support for Paul is still strong, and anyone who feels that Paul is right should NOT go and start lobbying for McCain. Instead, stick with him to the end so that the support for Paul will be known, and that we should be so lucky as to perhaps begin change…
It amazes me how many people are still buying this myth. In Bell County, TX, which arguably has the highest percentage of US Military active duty and retirees, being home to the largest military base in the world, Ron Paul got 4.4% of the vote.
That’s in RP’s home state.
While contributions made are one way to calculate support, votes are another way to calculate it.
It’s the votes that matter.
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I will be voting my conscience, as in a write in. None of the above would be my first choice if it were allowed.
So, I will be writing in my friend.
Tom Tancredo for President.
RIDE ON THE DOUBLE TALK EXPRESS LEADS TO WAR
John McCain is clearly focused on one thing and one thing only – WAR. He lives for it, he loves it, he’s obsessed by it, it is his entire identity. He is a Post Traumatic Stress, hot-headed and unstable egotisitcal lunatic who cares nothing about the will of the American people. He is loyal to his big corporate backers and his backers make a killing off of war, war and more war.
In his own words, “Friends, I want to give you some straight talk. Friends, there are going to be more wars. I’m sorry to tell you, but there are going to be more wars…”. Wow. Interesting Foriegn Policy approach there, John. Glad to know our tax money will be used wisely.
After 2004 it became apparent to me what I had been trying to forget after the 2000 election, that much of America is just not paying attention. It would be foolish to assume that this time around they have turned off “American Idol” and are really going to think this one through. McCain appeals to fear coupled with Amerian imperial arrogance. McCain, like Bush before him, can win. We cannot let that happen.
Unfortunately Hilary Clinton represents the exact same special interests that McCain does. They should run on the same ticket. Actually, come to think of it I take that back. Hilary Clinton represents Hilary Clinton. McCain represents those corporate interests that can most benefit by America expanding it’s empire through military aggression.
There is only one serious contender who is sane and that is Ron Paul. He did not support the invasioin of Iraq. He did not support NAFTA, amnesty for illegal aliens and he did not suppor the Patriot Act. He has consistently kept his campaign promises for each of the 10 terms he has served in the United States Congress.
Barack Obama will likely be our next President. I feel he is a good man and I would take him over McCain any day. However, this is not a Socialist country. We need to get back to the values of the Founding Fathers and the ideas put forth in the Constitution. The Ron Paul phenomenon is the beginning of a much larger and far-reaching revolution in America.
John McCain is a huge step in the wrong direction. He and his Neo-Con allies have hijacked the country and the time has come for us to take it back.
Someone who speaks in straight talk doesn’t have to keep reminding you that it’s straight talk. They just speak the truth.
As for me, I’m voting for Ron Paul.
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No one lies so boldly as the man who is indignant.FriedrichWilhelmNietzscheFriedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Our lives are repetitious shams–every single day a simulacrum of the previous day. So for Man, he is out to pepper his daily activities with different things–he’s fighting against boredom.MatthewLottiMatthew Lotti
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