Topic: Presidential Campaign 2008
Ron Paul's next "money bomb" Ron Paul's supporters have organized their next big "money bomb" for January 21 - Martin Luther King Day. Why that day?by USAF Vet Dan
(Libertarian)
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Shhh keep quiet!
From the time Ron Paul threw his hat into the presidential primary ring, the ten-term Republican Congressman from Texas has been sequestered by the main stream media. Like the proverbial red-headed step child, Paul's candidacy was and continues to be treated like a political pariah. Evidence of this abounds and has been the subject of countless articles by both supporters and non-supporters alike. To counter this unfair treatment, his grass roots supporters organized a number of "money bombs" to demonstrate that the Ron Paul Revolution was real, significant, and not merely comprised of a minute handful of crafty, internet-savvy spammers.
The first most notable of these cascades of cash came last November 5th when about $4.2 million was raised... along with the eyebrows of the main stream media. Inspired by the movie "V for Vendetta" with its correlation to Guy Fawks Day, the message was clear. The dollars donated were its contributors' cry for reclaiming essential liberties. With the brief media coverage that followed came a huge burst of growth of the Legions of Paulites. "Ooops!" said the MSM. "Better reverse course! We can't have this anti-establishment statesman endangering our powerful cabal!"
Next came the big Kahuna - December 16th - the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. The freedom fighters' choice of that day needs no explanation. The $6.2 million freedom bomb set an all time record for the most donations made in a single day for a presidential candidate. Surely that would force the end to the media bias against Paul! But alas, the shroud of silence continued. It seems apparent that the general rule is "don't mention Ron Paul's name... but if you do, make sure you make it clear that 'he cannot win' and that he is a fringe candidate supported by obnoxious kooks." Americans not in a propaganda-induced state of brain slumber have had no problem connecting the dots. Such outrageous, transparent actions give undeniable credence to the assertion that the five corporations who control the lion's share of the main stream media http://www.la.indymedia.org/news/2003/04/47530.php are working in the interests of those who will benefit from preserving the status quo.
Why Martin Luther King Day?
So why was Martin Luther King Day the grass roots' choice for the next cash cascade? It would be dishonest to state that the timing before Super Tuesday wasn't a factor. But it seems that the Paulites desire to make another statement. There are many commonalities that Paul and King share.
King's battle for civil (a.k.a. Constitutional) rights was vilified by the MSM. He was the subject of a myriad of dirty tricks including illegal wiretaps by government agencies, dirt-digging missions into his personal life, and factual distortions perpetuated by the MSM. While some may view the welfare programs he promoted as being destructive to African American families, nobody can argue that King's use of peaceful civil disobedience to achieve liberty was honorable, effective, and noble.
Like King, Paul is fighting for personal liberty. His track record shows that his devotion to the Constitution and the rights guaranteed therein has been unbendable. While it is very difficult to distort that record, his enemies have dredged up decade-old allegations of racist-tinged statements made by others in his newsletter. These were done without his knowledge while he was back devoting full time to his medical practice. Any honest person who spends five minutes reading Paul's side of the story will easily conclude that Ron Paul doesn't have a racist cell in his body. To the contrary, his life's work defending Constitutional rights for ALL as well as the countless number of minorities to whom he provided free medical services proves the allegations as false. Racism is a form of collectivism which is contrary to his libertarian philosophy.
That is why Martin Luther King Day is an appropriate day for Ron Paul's next money bomb. It is a day for his supporters to make a statement to America and to the world. Freedom and liberty for all is worth every penny plus more.
Boom or pop?
Some have anticipated that this money bomb may fizzle attributing the potential for a poor response to his lack of a "win" in the five states voting thus far. But Ron Paul is in a solid fourth place with no clear leader among the top three. His second place victory in Nevada makes it clear that Ron Paul is still a viable candidate. More importantly, he is sitting on a heap of cash while other candidates cannot pay their staffs' salaries. Paul's supporters are starting to see the brilliance of their candidate's crafty plan and remain committed and undaunted.
The MLK Day money bomb cash added to his impressive war chest will allow the Paul Campaign to make a huge impact on Super Tuesday. For these reasons, the wise have not written off Ron Paul.
And finally, the Paulites' love for their candidate is second only to their love of Constitutional freedom. While they desire a victory for Paul, their actions are driven by a higher calling. They understand that the return to Constitutional government is an endeavor bigger than a mere presidential election. Their contributions are as much for the freedom war as they are for the presidential campaign battle. Because of that, that loud "cha-ching" sound you'll hear on MLK Day will be the millions of dollars flooding into Paul's campaign coffers.
Viva la R3volution!!
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As a person who has supported Ron Paul I am looking into the future and wondering if there is an organization being built which can continue on whether Ron Paul wins or looses. Which by the way in my estimation he has already won. Let's face it the Republican party that exists now is a joke.
I think we are going to continue to grow and inspire people. Since the MSM attacked him on the trumped up racist charge, our meetup has still continued to grow.
The newsletter did hurt us. Anyone seriously looking at Ron Paul knows its bullsh*t.
This day (MLK) is so important! Major media has been determined to defuse the money bomb and the revolution for Ron Paul. True, the early primary results have not been as exciting as we all would like, but even the hand selected Republican candidates have not done well and are struggling for money. Only Ron Paul and filthy rich Mitt has the funds to continue this process. Ron Paul supporters should not give up the fight now. We need to redouble our efforts just as we see both finanical and poor showings at the polls for the other candidates starting to make a big impact on their ability to continue the race. This unique money bomb can be and should be proof positive that Ron Paul supporters are not going to back down. It is money and boots at the voting booth that will bring us to our purpose. Our President is Ron Paul!
Statist said, "After seeing how you Ron Paul supporters are so optimistic, I now know what it feels like to be a Cubs fan."
One thing is certain - when it comes to taking back our country from the neoconservative elite, we aren't just optimistic, we are certain. Winning a presidential election would be super but it would only be one step of a long journey.
Do you want to know the difference between a Ron Paul supporter and a supporter of any of the other candidates?
EVERYTHING!
While the other candidates' supporters may be mildly motivated by how a tax code might be tweaked or some welfare program expanded (yawn), Ron Paul supporters are gushing at the prospect of flushing the whole unconstitutional part of the federal government down the toilet (along with the criminal bastards who find ignoring their oath of office just dandy). The liberty genie is out of the bottle and ultimately, nothing is going to stop it!
The liberty genie is out of the bottle and ultimately, nothing is going to stop it!
The Conservative-Centrist-Statist Evangelicals will have so many negative ads on Ron Paul, that all the preachers in the church would have to do is tell thier congregation that God will serverly judge us if we elect Ron Paul.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Especially anti liberal christians.
Statist, you're still focused on the election. True, there will be more dastardly attacks on Ron Paul and his candidacy. But you're missing the point. The more they attack him, the more obvious this extreme bias becomes, and the more people wake up to what is really going on in this country. Add this to the falling dollar and a recession that will not bottom out any time soon and you have a situation that is bound to wake people and start them looking for solutions beyond the status quo.
Yes, there will always be stupid people. I remember before the end of the Soviet Union seeing a video of people in Russia standing in line waiving their communist flags for six hours waiting for the privilege to buy a half-rotten chicken. We don't need to everyone to wake up... not even the majority to reach critical mass.
Watch the results of tomorrow's money bomb and you'll see that the R3volution is alive, well, and growing! When are you going to jump onboard?
Here's the funny thing ... if "the media" was sooooo intent on tarring Ron Paul with "trumped up" charges... why is the mSM so silent? There is a "treasure trove" of quotes from his old newletters... including the one about Dr King being a "gay pedophile". Instead, the MSM just prints little puffy pieces about how Ron Paul is gooing to get more Big Bucks.
This will be my first contribution to the Money Bomb, but it will not be the last. I am so distrubed by the way the MSM as well as the so called conservative TV and Radio programs and personalities avoid even mentioning Ron Paul's name. To the foks in Nevada I say RIGHT ON. For the rest of the states yet to participate in the election process, come out for Ron Paul. We must show these unfair and unbalanced so called news organizations that the American people will not stand for bias reporting. And we want our government returned to a constitutional form of government that does not spend and tax us into a depression. Join the money bomb tomorrow 1-21-08.
I've donated this A.M. and really enjoy watching the numbers grow. To all my fellow patriots I implore you to do your part, sacrifice and help the cause. Remember, your money can be made back but your freedom can disappear like the wind. The men that suffered the long frozen winter on the west banks of the Delaware River with George Washington would be proud. Long live the revolution - long live Ron Paul!
"you have a situation that is bound to wake people and start them looking for solutions beyond the status quo. "
As long as religion and 9/11 truthers exist, Ron Paul will not gain enough votes to win.
In America we don't wait for half rotten chicken.
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