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Excellent, well written article.

I loved the article, but I somewhat object to this being called a "humanist" political revolution. Humanists and atheists are certainly welcome in the cause of freedom, but the freedom message resonates just as much with people of faith (like Dr. Paul) who also want the government to stop infringing on the private practice of religion! A smaller government will benefit everyone, except, perhaps, those who live directly off the Federal Leviathan. They will need to find something productive to do instead.

Christine Malady, I must offer my sincere thanks for such a well written piece. I especially enjoyed how well you pointed out that the message of Ron Paul crosses many barriers and erases the lines of partisanship that has so broken this nations people. Well done, bravo.

Wonderful article! Kudos for being one of the few journalists able to write something other than a hit peice.

Ron Paul...who's allegedly a 'second-tier' candidate by the mainstream media, has raised $627,000 is just 3 days by internet donations (from little people like us - $5, $10, $100 at a time). He's the most watched presidential candidate on YOUTUBE (by far, out of any candidate). www.Hitwise.com, and Experian company, ranks Ron Paul's website, out of 10M surfers, the #1 Republican site, and #2 overall, second only to Barack Obama. Ron Paul raised more money last quarter from U.S. Military Personnel than ANY other candidate. Ron Paul, most googled term now for 5 months. Find out WHY Ron Paul has risen meteorically in just 4 short months. Go to www.RonPaul2008.com; or www.DailyPaul.com; or www.IhateRonPaul.com; or www.FreeMe.TV; or any one of hundreds (if not thousands) of websites and bloggers for Dr. Paul.

Thank you for an excellent article. I will be voting for Ron Paul in 2008. Join the revolution -- Vote Ron Paul!

Wonderful article!!! RON PAUL in 2008!!! Everyone needs to spread the word!! Tell your friends, family, co-workers, etc.! Let them know about Ron Paul!!

Thank you very much for informing facts about Ron Paul, when most of Main Stream Media bought out by special interests are blacking him completely out.

Great Article! Just one correction: Dr Paul represents Texas' 14th District. Tom DeLay succeeded his 22nd District seat in 1984 and Dr Paul's home was later redistricted into the 14th. Dem Nick Lampson now holds the seat for the 22nd. Also, sorry for the empty comment below. I was reaching for my mouse and hit the numberpad enter key. :o

Ditto, great article. But let's not forget to mention the 800 pound gorilla of entitlements, the least of which is not social security. As the baby-boomers come on line to collect whatever money may be left, those of us still working and those of you who hope to work will be paying for SS, medicare/aid, prescription drugs and now an expanded SCHIP, and even possibly hillarycare. Dr Paul warns us, as does the director of the OMB, that these programs are borderline bankrupt. That means more govt borrowing to cover the shortfall. More govt borrowing means printing more money which make it even more de-valued. You may crack that $100k entry job (unlike your grand-dad/mom who started out at a $2/hour job), but what's it going to be worth when you're 70 and you want to retire in 5 years (moved up over the years from the now 67 year requirement - I remember when it was 55) and they just moved the retirement age to 100?

This articles most saliently demonstrates that the people finally have a true statesmen who will be the greatest president since the founders of this nation. Ron Paul; tell your neighbor about him! http://www.ronpaulforpresident2008.com/

If anyone ran a business like the leaders run countries today, they would be sacked. It is disgusting to see a world where they talk in billions and even trillions of dollars that there isnt enough money around for a descent retirement and health care. This is of coarse bullshit, there is more than enough money to fund a descent health care system, retirement funds, cleaner enviroment etc. GREED is the only reason the people are not looked after. Under this administration billions of dollars have literally vanished with not one person being made accountable, this is a disgrace, not only for the government but for the people who sit back and watch it happen. This is your money, your tax dollars, which is there for your support, not for the government to make it dissapear into thin air( government pockets). Is someone like Ron Paul was elected could he make a differance even if he wanted to. The entire system of American politics is so corrupt it would be a massive job to turn it around. He talks about geting rid of the federal reserve, which of coarse needs to happen, but could he do it, the power of the bankers who run it is so huge he would be crushed under there wieght. The entire political system in America needs to be scraped and started again with people like Ron Paul leading the way, but to think just voting Ron Paul into power is enough, think again, the people of America need to take control back, this is the only way it can change. So get out and force the changes that need to be done so the government is there for YOU, and not the oil, drug, energy and car companies, and THEMSELVES. Ron Paul is the man for the job, but with out massive support out on the streets, even after he is elected, nothing will change. Money is so involved in American politics it is nothing less than a disgrace, as soon as candidates started talking in millions of dollars to run there campains, the people should have risen up way back then. That was the first sign of money controlling governments, and like it or not, money does control the government now, republican or democrat. So vote for Ron Paul, make sure he wins the election, but you cant stop there, he needs, he must have, your active support when he is in the white house otherwise change is just blowin in the wind.

It is evident that Ron Paul is gathering the American people around him - both Democrats and Republicans. But the establishment will never allow him to be the official Republican candidate. At this point of time Ron Paul may have to decide to become an Independent. If so, he will become the first President voted in as an independent candidate. And with America's past and the Wall Street establishment there is every chance that he may be assasinated. He needs all the support in order to deliver America to Americans.

People, please realize that any other top tier candidate is just another face on the same sick head. We have an opportunity to elect a statesmen. Please watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG_HuFtP8w8

Just received a google alert regarding Ron Paul. I was even more surprised this article was from CollegeiateTimes.com a VT publican. I grew up in Blacksburg and I have many family members who retired and still work at VT. Christine Malady did a wonderful job with the facts. Personally I voted for Bush both times and have been very concerned with his performance. As a business owner and former banker I have followed Ron Paul's wisdom over the years mainly due to his vast economic knowledge. I have also meet Ron Paul in person and he is very humble and respectful. Nearly a year ago my concerns for our economic future were heightened when the International Momentary Fund announced an intentional 20% decline of the dollar. Ron Paul has been the only candidate to counter this concern with positive effects while Fred Thompson, Duncan Hunter, Rudy never offered a reply. Additionally, the party I grew to respect has lost it's way and Ron Paul has confirmed this concern himself. The GOP morphede into a big spending, big government sloth which has exceeded any democratic administrations expenditures and some still support the idea of spreading democracy beyond our borders which will only end in failure and our nation will suffer when the dollar standard is slowly eliminated amongst the worlds exchange (Saudi just dumped the dollar and so have other nations). In closing the most amazing fact about Ron Paul's Revolution is the fact he unites people from every party. I have attended a few meet up groups and other Paul functions and nearly half are GOP members but the other half are constitutionalist, libertarian, democrat and green party members. Simply AMAZING when you realize our nation has not been united in a long time.

Help us Obi-Ron Paulnobi, you're our only hope!

Thank you for a wonderful analysis. Ron Paul is our hero. Plain and simple, there is just no one like him.

I must say, I am more than impressed with this article. It IS time to have a true Statesman back in the White House. Let's not let this opportunity pass us by. This is our challenge. Our chance. Our responsibility. To our children. To ourselves. To our nation. VOTE RON PAUL 2008.

Ron Paul is America's only hope.

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 protesters, 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 save this great country. Last link (before Google Books bends to gov't Will and drops the title): http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?&isbn=0-595-38523-0

WOW. One of the best-written articles that I've seen so far! Keep it up Christine! If you agree with this article, please go to Paul's website and give 5 or 10 dollars now. See your name appear and capture a screen shot, save it to show your children how you were part of history!

RON PAUL REVOLUTION!! Take our country back!! Support FREEDOM! Support RON PAUL!

Great article! One thing, though, from paragraph 5: "...individual rights provisioned by the Constitution." IMHO, it's more correct to say, "...individual rights **described** by the Constitution," since rights are not given by any authority, but are inherent. Go Ron Paul!

As much as we need a change to a Paul/Kucinich admin I fear that the the owners, Rothschilds will not go away. Look what happened to JFK and he only introduced some competition to the nefarious FED. What would happen to someone who would eliminate them?

Christine, Excellent article. I would like you to submit it to the local paper here in Ketchikan, Alaska. http://www.ketchikandailynews.com/contact_us.php Brent- liberty10@starband.net

If Ron Paul is assassinated, then we must retaliate while we still can. The 2nd Amendment is there for a reason.

Great editorial. Ron Paul is the only Republican running for whom I would even consider voting.

Either Mr. Paul is part of this system of corruption or he is not. American politics is a "go along to get along" system, everyone knows that. Those who do not play the game according to the machine are either humiliated due to some blackmailable indiscretion which seems to be the M/O with political handlers, or they are eliminated outright. As Mr.Paul gains popularity among the voting public and his numbers become too great for the establishment to ignore, the risk of elimination becomes much more serious, especially if the hopes of so many voters in Mr. Paul are justified and that he really is what he seems on the surface. However, we must be willing to entertain the possibility that Mr. Paul, if not directly eliminated from the entire issue, must be part of the same corrupt enterprise and will be yet another servant to the machine grinding all the world. This is the risk, either he is eliminated due to transgressions against the machine or he is in fact another gear in the transmission of politics. Too many times we have witnessed the real power in the world exibit it's strength over leaders who dared to oppose the elite and graveyard are filled with their bones. Let's not forget, Mr. Paul no matter how attractive to ones political stance, is still a Washington insider, and as such is malleable to those in control. Remember their mantra..... "you are either with us, or you are with the terrorists". Average americans are now the new "terrorists". Never forget that........... -Frydaddy

Thanks for the great article. I was disappointed to see the articles concerning the debate last night about the canidates who missed it instead of what happened. Ron Paul is the leading voice of freedom in the USA. We all have a choice to vote for who we think is best. Don't let the media fool you into voting for a "Top Tier" canidate. Vote for who you think is best. Ron Paul 2008!

great article, i was greatly impressed with mr. paul the first time i heard him speak in one of the first debates he was in earlier this year. everything he said rang true to me so naturally i have been keeping an eye on him since. i so want him to be telling the truth when he speaks and not lying to us like all the other ones do. it seems like both parties will promise us the moon and then once in office everything goes back to the same old crap. they seem to keep us distracted with little stuff while the real important issues go unresolved. it seems like a big game they are playing on us, like they already know what is going to happen as in a carefully scripted soap opera. if ron paul is for real then he should seriously consider hiring some loyal military (not cia or fbi) people to protect him at all times. once he starts getting too popular i fear for his well being as the elite power structure of the world will not want someone like him to be president. or suppose he would win the election, how do we know that it wouldn't be stolen away from him as in our recent past. i hope ron paul is for real, i guess one way for me to decide will be when we find out who his vice pres. will be. that's when we knew ross perot was a shill when we saw who his running mate was.

Finally our forefathers can stop turning over in their graves about how the subsequent leaders have trashed the country they envisioned and created. Now they can start sitting up and saluting ! GO RON PAUL! A REAL "CONSTITUTION AMERICAN"...Gary, Free Thinker, Nashville, TN.

Anyone who wants to submit this editorial to any news publication on my behalf is more than welcome to. I am overwhelmed by all the responses! Ron Paul Revolution, indeed!

I'm pleased to see so many folks supporting Ron Paul! We need help getting him on the ballot in Virginia. 10,000 registered voters must sign a petition to that effect, or we cannot vote for him. If anyone reading this is a registered voter IN VIRGINIA then please contact me and I'll make sure you get to sign a petition. jmcglump@vt.edu

Anyone see the PBS All American forum last night? Guess those wacko 3% of the country somehow "spammed in" all that applause, cheering, and chanting his name at the end of the forum? lol, If anyone heard the crowd last night they know what Im talking about...its getting to the point where huge unpaid crowds are cheering for this man everywhere he goes and after everything he says, but the MSM still keeps its blinders on and insists "these people dont exist." This WILL be a revolution, in my opinion, in that I honestly see (with as little bias as I can muster) Paul doing VERY well in the primaries if not winning...and the media having to eat their words- well, they kind of already have to. Provided that happens, Hillary or Obama will have a serious challenge on their hands instead of a pro-war punching bag, and if you ask me, he could very possibly beat either one of them in a GE. RON PAUL UPSET 2008!

I encourage anyone who is interested in Ron Paul to look into Mike Gravel on the democratic side, especially if you lean left on social issues. However, like Paul, Gravel is an outsider, is against US interference in foreign affairs such as in Iraq, for more power for the general public as opposed to centralized super government, and an abolition of the IRS.

Congratulations from Dr. Ron Paul's friends in Canada. May the Ron Paul Revolution continue to 2008!

Here's a fact that the media and the political parties don't want you to know: Most states (forty-two states) permit "write-in" votes for president and other political offices. Your "write-in" vote can be the name of anyone you please who meets the legal criteria to be President of the United States (legal eligibility: born in the United States, at least 35 years of age with fourteen years residency in the USA. Ron Paul for instance satisfies those requirements). Voters' choices are NOT restricted to the celebrity democrat or republican or independent candidates printed or displayed on the ballot. There are only eight states that do not allow write-in votes. They are: 1.) Hawaii 2.) Louisiana 3.) Nebraska 4.) Nevada 5.) New Mexico 6.) Oklahoma 7.) South Carolina 8.) South Dakota Ref: http://www.fec.gov/pubrec/2000presgeresults.htm Barely 50% of the eligible voters in the United States participate in presidential elections. Fewer than that participate in local elections. That situation exists due to the fact that we're offered the same old dreck in new suits every election and many people don't bother, which is perfectly understandable. If Americans were made aware of the fact that their choice is NOT restricted to the candidates on the ballot and they can instead write-in their vote for any person who is eligibile (eligibility requirements are in parenthesis above) millions more people would become involved in the political process. BTW, If the local voting machine is not clearly marked voters can ask one of the voting-place employees for the procedure to write-in his or her vote. Regards, Mark

Since it is mostly US news that travels around the world... as soon as one or more of big networks "leaks" a good story on Ron, either because of his inflating funds or a soon-to-come celebrity endorsement or other, the rest of the world will know. Because of Ron's positions, and especially foreign policy, which is obviously of most interest to us 6.4 billion outside the US, he will be an instant hit. Ladies and gentlemen in the US, do you realize how many people can support the revolution? I cannot say I represent 6.4 billion people, but I am rather sure at least a couple hundred million of them (!) will heavily agree with me. So, get your friends and relatives on other continents to give you money you can donate to Paul. Hurry up! I gave my girlfriend money who lives in the States, tell most of my friends (non-US) about Ron, make videos i post on YouTube on Ron,... just a few in a million ways to help My thoughts are with you, all the way from Holland, all the best, Francesco P.S. Please see my videos on youtube on Ron , search my username "maranelloboy" ... one of my videos addresses what many of you do, his security concerns. I have a couple of ideas for that, please watch, comment and share viewpoints! The RP revolutio

Ms. Malady, I applaud your enthusiasm over politics, but wish to remind you that a healthy dose of realism is needed in any political commentary. Remember Howard Dean? During the run-up to the 2004 presidential election, he, too, was raising large sums of money and had a large fan base on the Internet. Ultimately, Dr. Dean did not win a single primary. Rep. Paul looks well on his way to meeting that same fate. The most recent Rasmussen poll in New Hampshire show Rep. Paul with less than 5% of the support of likely voters in the Granite State (by way of comparison, the leader--Gov. Mitt Romney--has 25% support). Similar polls in Iowa, South Carolina, Florida and Michigan show Rep. Paul holding less than 5% support. Granted, much can change between now and the primaries, but I see very little chance of Rep. Paul winning especially since his views on many issues (especially on foreign policy) are so out of line with those of most Republicans (both in leadership and at the grassroots level). Additionally, when citing polls, it is always a good idea to cite the poll by name because not all polls are created equal. Doing this will lend more credence to your argument. Once again, your enthusiasm over politics is refreshing; keep your positive attitude and you will go far in life. Best regards!

From your Canadian Cousin. I have to tell you that I and I know i speak for many are delighted that you are beginning to see beyond the cabal that run the United States of America today. I hope Dr. Paul goes the distance and takes appropriate steps to address the main stream media issue to allow ordinary Americans to understand what has been transpiring at home. We will monitor what happens south of our border closely. Best of luck for all you freedom seeking Americans.

Paul is no humanist...He's just real and smart and we want him for president!

I am a democrat who will be voting for Mr. Paul. He is the only candidate I see who will not continue on this road to destruction created by President Cheney and his gangsters. I see this as our last chance to change course from this disaster. It is 2008 or never. Ron Paul 2008!

In the unlikely event that Ron Paul wins the presidency (probably the same week in which the entire Israeli population converts to Christianity and shrimp learn to whistle), he will be approached by the tru holders of power - unless they have already determined that he is not amenable to bribery and coercion. In that case, he will be removed. JFK was removed. Oh, go do your homework, everybody. Enough with silly speculations.

I have been impressed with Paul. Lately, I've felt that whatever our administration is doing, we should be doing the exact opposite. Its refreshing to hear from one candidate (Paul) that we have no business in Iraq, that we should restrain the influence of government in our lives, and that we should take steps to limit the power of the Federal Reserve over our currency. In some ways, I'm amazed the "establishment" has allowed him to proceed this far. I'd like to support him any way I can.

Its Ron Paul in 2008 or I'm leaving the US. A lot of folks I know are sick of it too. If there is no Ron Paul, time to fight back with brain drain.

The most important election of our lifetimes is drawing near. The Republican primary of 2008. A lot of democratic friends of mine are registering Republican just to take part in this life changing Revolution of freedom. That gives them two chances to remove these dastardly neo-cons. Ron Paul may be America's last chance for freedom...

Aside from brief moments in 2001 and 1984, when is the last time we saw all of America standing behind its President? Kennedy? Eisenhower? Roosevelt? Now can you even imagine the entire country uniting behind Clinton? Guiliani? Romney? Out of this record-large field of contenders for the top job, only one on the list could possibly unite all of us behind him. Excellent article.

Whos actually in the Drivers Seat? ans: CFR the Council on Foreign Relations is a front the globalist elite who want to destroy the sovereignity if the U.S. these Presidential Candidates are part of the CFR: Fred Thompson Rudy Giuliani John McCain Mitt Romney Jim Gilmore Newt Gingrich Hillary Clinton Barack Obama John Edwards Joe Biden Chris Dodd Bill Richardson Who Opposes the CFR? Ron Paul

For those who are truly interested in getting involved, and working to elect Ron Paul, go to MeetUp.com, and register with a group in your area.

Apparently you are going on the assumptiion that your votes are actually counted....I beleive they stopped counting votes several elections ago, unfortunately.

think of this Lincoln , lindberg , mcFaden ,McDonald Kennedy's , were assassinated by the owners of the Federal Reserve , or should I say the Federal Mob ! so what makes you think that they will get away with it this time with Ron ???

It will not be enough to elect Ron Paul president.We also need to elect like-minded persons to at least a majority of the House and at least 60% of the Senate, and to state and local offices. He wouldn't be able to do much with the present Congress but be rendered ineffective, and enough people would blame him for that to discredit his positions on the issues. We need to make "constitutional compliance" the leading issue in every race for every office, meaning compliance with the U.S. or state constitutions as originally meant. See http://www.constitution.org for more on that.

It is good to have Ron Paul in the running. He is so much more interesting to listen to on any issue... others seem very "prepped" and "lukewarm"(Clinton is the worst...EEEECH!). I enthusiastically support Ron Paul and will be voting for him!

I am sorry to break it to you people but Ron Paul does not have a chance. I would be interested to see him run as a 3rd party candidate though. He will be the Ralph Nader of 2004 but much more effective at chewing away the Democratic vote from Hillary (Does anyone seriously believe anyone but Hillary will win the monimation?)

L.D. you idiot. Mainstream media is telling you that Ron Paul has no chance because they don't want him to win. He isn't even included in their polls, yet real polls show he is winning in many states. Turn off your TV immediately and join the Ron Paul revolution.

Name calling aside dannno, my information comes from common sense and following politics for many years. Ron Paul or any other candidate can not run as a member of their party and pander to the other side. A serious candidate can not humor the 9-11 Troofers and be considered a serious and legitimate candidate. I feel embarassment for him when I see him speak or hear him answer questions at the debates. He is the Republican Party's version of John Edwards. He needs a new website too; it needs to be changed to GomerPile2008.com.

If we elected Ron Paul, there wouldnt be anymore welfare. Also, we would be able to have rights again?! forget about that then! i am a believer in holy wars which ron paul is not.

I've always thought that the 9-11 Troofers were mentally disabled; I now believe Ron Paul supporters have the same mental disorder. If you think Ron Paul is going to magically make welfare go away, you have fallen into the rabbit hole.

i just rolled over in my grave!!! Their is actually a candidate who wants to uphold a document that i had a part in making?!!! Who is this Ron Paul? He sounds like a good, AMERICAN! Not some croney, dooptee, henchman, schmoe, and stooge like goonliani, hillbillary, or oven-mit romney. What about a thompson .44? or maybe a john edwards from beyond the grave. Are all the other candidates for the presidency from hollywood? Ron Paul is the only qualified INDIVIDUAL that can TRUTHFULLY say he represents the average-joe's interests? YES HE IS. GOONS LIKE GUILIANI AND HILLARY NEED TO RETREAT TO THEIR SECLUDED MILLION DOLLAR FORTRESSES WITH THEIR TROPHY WIVES AND POOL-BOYS.those losers know nothing of the common man's struggle! pchhh! ITS RON PAUL OR I WILL GO FROM ONE "POLLING MACHINE" TO THE NEXT, KNOCKING THEM OVER, CRUSHING THEM, AND SELLING THOSE WORTHLESS FRAUD MACHINES FOR SCRAP METAL. RON PAUL 2008

You know, I would like to take back all that i have said. Ron Paul has nothing to do with the 9-11 Troofers. I realize now that he merely questions our foreign policy, he does not question 9-11 itself. I know now that he is not some conspiracy theorist, and he does have quite alot of credibility as he has been involved in the House of Representatives for over 25 years! I am starting to think that maybe he does have a chance. This web page has definitley got me thinking of the possibilites that a fresh candidate like Mr. Paul could offer the American people.

haha i will steal your soul BOY! i own ny and next i will own you.

Ah, the Neo Nazis visit here as well. That is amusing you anti-semite.

And some troll decided to use my user name. Not surprising considering the type of people who support Ron Paul Ron. Gomer Pile for president 2008. Now that I think about it, this site should not allow anonymous comments; people should be forced to register a user name and not steal someone else's identity. 3-posts down is not my post. Nice try though troll.

AMEN BROTHER! We need to rise up and stop this grassroots following of Ron Paul. If Fred Thompson is committed to the unauthorized use of force like G.W. is then he has my vote. We need more police and more war. Dont vote for Ron Paul because he would put an end to the corporate agenda.

What is going on? What is with the racist references to Jewish people and homophobic slander? Where I had previously felt excitement over an overwhelming, positive support for the cause of liberty, now, only embarrassment and disgust. I hope that no one is influenced against Ron Paul because of your stupidity.

The last two posts were not from me and I will not post anything else on this site until people are required to register a user name and not steal someone else's.

My name is David K. and I lie about name registration. If what I said was true, I would not be using this made up name right now. Of course I am David K. and I am voting for Ron Paul which explains the mental disorder.

Everyone on here is being facetious right? There is no way that any educated person could actually think this "Ron Paul" is a good choice. And if he is "winning" in some states, I am sure I can guess which ones . . . let's see, probably the deep south and, well, anywhere that education is sub-standard.

Educated on the constitution? Educated on history? Educated on tax laws? Educated on what exactly smart guy? What are you a scholar of exactly? Do you know what Ron Pauls platform is? My guess is that you have no idea. My guess is that you are like the majority of geniuses in the country that only pay attention to the medias American Idol popularity contest. My guess is also that when you notice the percentage numbers for the primaries on Fox News, you have no idea what they stand for. Ron Paul '08