The Iconoclast (Ron Paul article)

The Stranger, "Seattle's Only Newspaper" ^ | July 4,2007 | Eli Sanders

[George W. Bush]

The article points out how Ron Paul has such a large and devoted group of special-interest and single-issue voters supporting him.

Online gamblers and dating sites, those who oppose modem taxes and online sales taxes, those who oppose the Surveilance State in all its forms, the anti-U.N. folks, closed-borders folks, pro-gun folk, medical marijuana advocates, small-government/lower-taxes folk of al stripes, goldbugs who want to see real gold currency return to compete with paper money... these are the kind of supporters Ron Paul has.

Many post scornfully on these threads about Ron Paul's position on Iraq. What they find it hard to grasp, apparently, is there are a sizable number of people (perhaps even voters) who care rather passionately about just a single issue or just a few issues. And Ron Paul has a lot of these diverse single-issue groups supporting him. I don't think anyone could list them all because Ron Paul has said NO! to a lot of things over the years. LOL.

Some will say you can't form a political movement from groups of single-issue voters. But the reason that RP can do this is because he favors smaller government and more liberty in every case and this is precisely why he is so fittingly titled "Dr. No". And when he votes no on these bills, he often writes a piece or speaks in the well of the House to these issues and these voter groups, often the only one in Congress who speaks and votes to defend their Liberty against Big Government. So his cause is inevitably pro-liberty and small-government and, therefore, a genuinely conservative candidacy, regardless of any ongoing Wilsonian adventure the D.C. establishment has embarked upon across The Pond.

So for all of you who don't understand how Ron Paul has any support at all, look at just this one website owner and how he became a Friend Of Ron because of Big Government prying its way into his online business.

[George W. Bush]

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[dcwusmc]

Good find. I think it can happen! And your rant is well done, also. Nice work.

[Lurker]

Some will say you can't form a political movement from groups of single-issue voters

I don't see why not. It's a perfect description of the Democrat party.

L

[Captain Kirk]

Ron Paul will be on Stephanapolis on Sunday morning. Pass it on.

[George W. Bush]

I had to click the Eventful.com link to check. Sure enough...

• Jul 5, 2007 WPHT, US Interview on Michael Smerconish Show
• Jul 6, 2007 KNPR, Las Vegas, NV Interview with "State of Nevada" on KNPR
• Jul 7, 2007 Bally's/Paris Resort, Las Vegas, NV Ron Paul at FreedomFest
• Jul 7, 2007 Bally's/Paris Resort, Las Vegas, NV Ron Paul Las Vegas Rally
• Jul 8, 2007 ABC, DC, US Interview on ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos"

[George W. Bush]

Check this out: folks making collectible private currency in precious metals to campaign for Ron Paul. No other candidate has supporters that have such a personal attachment to them. Not like RP has.

[NurdlyPeon]

Well, if “The Stranger” endorses him, that’s good enough for me. Gawd almighty.

[StarCMC]

LOL!! You’re joking right?

[George W. Bush]

I'm not and they're not. They appear to have $1000 gold pieces with Ron Paul on them. It's a fundraising thing (and you still have the precious metals however the campaign turns out!) I'm not kidding! LOL.

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If Ron Paul collectible currency doesn't do it for you, how about Free Jets For Ron?

Another small but dedicated bunch of RP supporters. They're offering him free jet travel because he was their champion when they least expected anyone to speak up for them.

July 2, 2007 Neal Rodriguez

I emailed Ron Paul's events coordinator Andrew Michel with the following proposal to offer him a free flight on a private jet to any campaign stop of his choice:

June 7, 2007

Dear Andrew,

I am Neal Rodriguez, with Imperial Jets, out of New York City. We have some private aircraft at our disposal, and I wanted to know if Congressman Ron Paul would be interested in being flown by private jet on our dime. We can arrange private jet travel to a destination on the campaign trail if he finds it appropriate.

We are most supportive of Ron Paul’s stand on limited government; particularly his opposition to FAA User Fees which surprisingly gathered considerable positive feedback and has helped spread the word on Ron Paul’s bid for the presidency on several social search networks: Ron Paul Uncensored

It would be my esteemed pleasure to make his transportation means more convenient.

Best regards,
Neal

This is what I mean by diverse single-issue supporters. And they are active. Just when you think you've heard it all, another group like this surfaces, all having been fans of Ron Paul for years.

[George W. Bush]

BTW, that picture of the RP coins is from their website. Just click the graphic. It’s for real and they’re using it to campaign with all the precious metals folk.

[JJTHEBULL]

Thats sweet. I just sent the link out to my meetup group. We went out here locally to a number of fireworks events and handed out fliers. All volunteer, all paid for by grass roots supporters. I hope this type of organization is going on in states like Iowa and New Hampshire. Those are the most important. Most people dont even know who Ron Paul is yet but when they find out about him theyre all receptive to his message. Get out there and make it happen!

[George W. Bush]

Even knowing RP's work for so many years, it still surprises me just how diverse a group of supporters he has. To read threads here at FR, you'd think his followers were all anti-war types. In truth, Iraq doesn't seem to head the list of any RP supporters I know of. It's down the list a ways, below Freedom through Smaller Government (a.k.a. Liberty).

RP is small but growing in Iowa, his supporters are planning for 10,000 at the caucus. They're producing and distibuting their own RP DVDs. They're committed to making 30,000 of them.

NH is a natural territory for Ron Paul. He also has the state's leading pro-lifer campaigning for him.

[Puddleglum]

gotta love that photo of Ron Paul

[StarCMC]

Nah — I’m afraid RP doesn’t do it for me. Gold coins and free jets aside, I just think he’s way too out there for me. And I’m still scratching my head to figure out how he can run as a republican and not even be close to the platform on most issues. *shrugs*

[radioman]

In truth, Iraq doesn't seem to head the list of any RP supporters I know of. It's down the list a ways, below Freedom through Smaller Government (a.k.a. Liberty).

Liberty heads my list and Ron Paul is the only candidate defending liberty.
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[pacelvi]

the scariest thing about ron paul are his supporters. who are these nut cases?

[cva66snipe]

Nah — I’m afraid RP doesn’t do it for me. Gold coins and free jets aside, I just think he’s way too out there for me. And I’m still scratching my head to figure out how he can run as a republican and not even be close to the platform on most issues. *shrugs*

For todays Republican Party's acquired taste for liberalism and big government JFK would be considered too conservative. Name me one besides Ron Paul running for POTUS that is actually saying government is too big and too intrusive on our freedoms and rights. Name one who besides Ron Paul says he will roll back the increase in government programs since Reagan left office. By that I mean shut down such useless departments as Education and leave it to the states, Department of Homeland Insecurity and leave it to the various departments professionals, and other created make jobs for political friends federal programs that have been created.

[expatguy]

His attraction though reminds me of Howard Dean.

[Abcdefg]

That is a trick question. There is no candidate other than Ron Paul.