Ron Paul Disciples Spreading Word In N.H.

Washington Post: Republican Hopeful Looks To Step Into The Spotlight

(Washingtonpost.com) 
There are shades of Howard Dean here, the way the insurgent Democratic candidate embraced the Web in 2003. And shades of McCain, too. The Arizona senator raised $1 million in two days online in 2000 after beating Bush in the New Hampshire primary.

But the most fitting analogy, political analysts here say, might be Patrick Buchanan. Though Paul has not been a general in the culture wars like Buchanan, both men come from the old right of the GOP, pols who champion limited government and fiscal conservatism. Buchanan was barely registering in the New Hampshire polls months before his surprise defeat of Bob Dole in 1996.

"As surprising as Ron Paul's popularity is, you see where it's coming from. In an election in which a party doesn't think it will win -- and a lot of Republicans here have a perception that no matter the nominee, they're going to lose next year -- voters have an opportunity to vote with their gut," says the University of New Hampshire's Smith. "But what Ron Paul has to overcome is this image that his supporters are people with tinfoil hats on, folks on the fringes of society. I'm not saying that's the case, though that's the story line that the media has on him."

Adds Matt Lewis, a blogger and director of operations at the conservative site Townhall: "He's connecting online, no doubt about it. His antiwar and anti-big government message -- in a time of war and big government -- is carrying through. But how is all this money, all this online popularity going to translate to actual votes come primary day?"

With $5.3 million in his coffers, Paul is planning to spend more money in New Hampshire, his aides say. He's visited the state five times, they add, and recently bought his first radio spot. But the campaign is looking past New Hampshire, opening offices in Arizona, Utah and California. In July, the campaign had 10 staff members. Now it has 45.

In an interview, Paul says: "To be honest, I didn't think we'd be in this position, getting this kind of attention, having this kind of money. I tell my staff, 'Don't get bloated. Be careful with the money.' I've been saying the same things for a long time. But now more people seem to be listening."

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Just how far do Paulites go to show their support?

Some stamp their money with RON PAUL. Others wear T-shirts that read: "Who is Ron Paul?" There are men who carry little Ron Paul cards and drop them on top of urinals, no joke. "You have to get creative. Sometimes guys need something to read in the bathroom," says Chris Richards, 38, who works in finance. Sometimes a Paulite gets too carried away and walks 38 miles -- from Dover to Concord, a day-long trek -- to campaign for Paul. After watching television pundit George Stephanopoulos tell Paul that he would bet his "every cent" that he won't be president, Halldorson, the 34-year-old mother of three, got so frustrated that she grabbed some campaign literature and handed it out all day. A video is up on YouTube.

"Have you ever heard the expression, 'What's wrong is right and what's right is wrong?' " Aitken, the retired art teacher, asks. "We've been doing things that are so wrong for so long that the right thing for some might feel freaky. Sometimes you have to stop and think, 'Okay, this is my conviction.'"

[jsmith883]

The idea that local government cannot meet the needs of the citizens is justification for a federal system. We need to re-evalulate this. In Hawaii we have mandatory employer mandated health insurance and worker''s compensation. This provides a significant safety net for workers. And its not a federal program but simply state legislation.

[jsmith883]

The mental shift for the past 50 years has been big benevolent federal governance will take care of you, but unfortunately, while there has been some successes, the program has become quite scary and intrusive to our personal liberties. We are essentially tax slaves, ask anyone who works 3 jobs just to make ends meet.

[jsmith883]

I find it strange saying this being a progressive democrat for 20 years, but I use to trust the notion of big benevolent federal government, but unfortunately its not that but big brother federal government that panders to corporate largess. Corporate largess for our pals at Big Pharma and HMOs (doublespeak code: Universal Health Care). I am disturbed that all those baby boomer''s promise of SSN benefits will either bet denied or bankrupt the US, think at least 50 trillion in benefits.

[jsmith883]

Yes, Ron Paul is big change. It''s a redefining of what is being done is America. Is he a neocon? I suppose it depends on your definition of neocon. I would say FAUX News is the proneocon cheerleader. Is it funny that FAUX News hates Ron Paul? Sure is if he was a neocon. But neocons believe in big brother federal government. Think US Patriot Act and squashing of political dissent which it represents. Think pro-Iraq war. Think having to trade your liberties for "security". Strange that all of the democrats legislators: Obama, Hillary, Edwards, Biden support the US Patriot Act and being in Iraq until 2013.

[sftodd]

Paul''s too liberal for my taste...
Posted by Hwy71So at 08:00 AM : Oct 16, 2007

Nancy Reagan is too liberal for your tastes.

[gunownerdan]

Ron Paul doesn''t have tens of millions of dollars. Unfortunately that means he can''t buy his way into the whitehouse the way those "front runners" can.

[bohemianowl]

go back to sleep, SgtRDS

[sgtrds]

(yawn) He has less of a chance of winning then Ralph Nader. He''s a waste of time and effort.......

[bohemianowl]

If you knowingly vote for a member of the TRAITOR organization known as the C.F.R. Council on Foreign Relations, you are killing your country.

Don''t it seem awfully strange that almost all the candidates are CFR members?

We have to stop the CFR!!! All other issues will be a moot point if we fail to get a NON-CFR President!

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!!

WAKE UP!!! YOUR COUNTRY IS BEING TAKEN OVER BY TRAITORS!!!!

We need Ron Paul, he is the only NON-CFR running who has the broad base of support to win.

[v_1618]

YEAH RON PAUL IS THE BEST BUT EVEN WITH THE BEST CANDIDATE THE UNITED STATES AND HIS ECONOMY WILL COLAPSE SOON... THAT''S INEVITABLE , THE UNITED STATES ISRAEL FRANCE GERMANY AND BRITAIN ARE IN A DEEP **** PROBLEM IN IRAQ... AGAINST ALL OVER THE WORLD...... THE STUPID GOVERMENTS ARE PUSHING THE ENTIRE WORLD IN A MAYOR WORLD WAR 3 CONFLICT... SO WHO CARES WHO WILL WIN THE ELECTIONS .. THE SITUATION IS IN A ROAD OF NO POINT RETURN...

[gunownerdan]

Dr. Ron Paul is the only anti-war and pro-liberty candidate running for president.
Clinton, Giuliani, Obama, Romney, Edwards, Thompson, McCain, they are all members of the CFR and they will all work to destroy American sovereignty and our constitution.
ronpaul2008.com

[cfin5]

His integrity in following the Constitution of the United States tells me he is indeed a "TRUE CENTRIST". I don''t govern my citizenship on democratic or republican philosophy which "causes" so many fights that amount to nothing more than a "knat straining, camel swallowing contest".......Yep, I''m sticking with the brilliance of our Countries "authors", not what some party says what the authors meant. The words are plain enough.

[hwy71so]

Paul''s too liberal for my taste...

[hwy71so]

Right now we have 5 Democrats leading the race; Clinton, Edwards, Obama, Guiliani, and Romney.

We do need a Republican hopeful. Hunter or Thompson maybe? The rest lean too much on the liberals'' shoulder.

Ron Paul is a Texas doctor. Need I say more?

[terrorislam1]

OUTED

THE LIBERAL MAIN MEDIA AND DEMONIC-RAT BS PROPOGANDA MACHINE

The death knell of your ethics has been enabled by your parent organizations who have chosen to align themselves with political agendas. What is clear to me is that you are perpetuating the corrosive partisan politics that is destroying our country and killing our service members who are at war.
http://www.militaryreporters.org/sanchez_101207.html

Sanchez Blasts Media, But Media Only Highlight His Criticism of Bush
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brent-baker/2007/10/15/sanchez-blasts-media-media-only-highlight-his-criticism-bush

Sanchez Assaults Drive-By Media
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_101507/content/01125112.guest.html

Retired general issues sharply worded rebuke of ''unscrupulous reporting''
http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2007/10/retired-general.html

Sanchez: Media''s Reporting of Iraq War Endangered Soldiers'' Lives
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,301676,00.html

[goldesprit]

You know how some actors vibes are quite similar?
They don''t have to look all that similar-- but sometimes you''ll find yourself confusing one with another.

I don''t particularly relish pointing this out, but George McGovern-- I mean Ron Paul--- may have a little tiny problem when it comes to actually ending up being the real next President of the United States.

Just a teeny weeny problem.

If you REALLY WANT TO BET YOUR LIFE HE WILL BE PRESIDENT AS OPPOSED TO SIMPLY POINTING OUT THINGS, LIKE GOOD OLD RALPH NADER, WHO HELPED US HAVE BUSH.

[teeky3]

kansas1946 -

"not in a million years"

You fail to understand what this country is about and have apparenvtly bought into popular culture/media about what is right. Think beyond one dimensions and the fact that you simply ''diagree'' with his opinion on abortion and understand that as a constitutionalist (a true american) - his interest is to uphold the constitution by overturning "roe vs wade" and placing the responsibility of abortion legistlation in the hands of the state where it belongs. A little advice - understand the injustice in "roe vs wade" decision and avoid your unnecessary kneejerk reactions brought on by your ignorant understanding of situation.

FYI, I''m absolutely pro-choice - his stance doesn''t concern me one bit as the state is where the responsibility would ultimately fall and subsequently we''d likely find ourselves in basically the same place we are now - minus the federal gov overstepping its bounds. Isn''t that a good thing?

[sftodd]

"He was an unwavering advocate of pro-life and pro-family values."

The above is also from his website -- I have a real problem with the shameless hate-mongering. I don''t know why he isn''t more honest -- why doesn''t he say, "Oh yeah, and I hate g_a_y_s."

[kansas1946]

The right of an innocent, unborn child to life is at the heart of the American ideals of liberty. My professional and legislative record demonstrates my strong commitment to this pro-life principle.

In Congress, I have authored legislation that seeks to define life as beginning at conception, HR 1094.

I am also the prime sponsor of HR 300, which would negate the effect of Roe v Wade by removing the ability of federal courts to interfere with state legislation to protect life. This is a practical, direct approach to ending federal court tyranny which threatens our constitutional republic and has caused the deaths of 45 million of the unborn.

I have also authored HR 1095, which prevents federal funds to be used for so-called %u201Cpopulation control.%u201D

As an OB/GYN doctor, I%u2019ve delivered over 4,000 babies. That experience has made me an unshakable foe of abortion. Many of you may have read my book, Challenge To Liberty, which champions the idea that there cannot be liberty in a society unless the rights of all innocents are protected. Much can be understood about the civility of a society in observing its regard for the dignity of human life.
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The above is straigt from Ron Paul''s own website. Now for someone who is blathering about smaller govenment and personal liberties, I have a real problem with this. He would never have my vote, not in a million years.

[66bill]

Ron Paul wants to have real money. Examine the coins that we have, they are all the same cheap material, an extremely thin sheet of shiny metal on the outside and the center a base metal. The only differance is the size and the image stamped on the coin. There is no monitary value in any of the coins. In the earlier days of our country each coin had a value in the metal of the coin and the coin was worth something. Ron Paul has advocated the return to real money (gold, silver and other valuable metals) and I am with him 100%.