The Ron Paul Movement

First: The Plug
On November 5th, 2007, Ron Paul supporters around the country raised $4.3 million in a 24 hour period.  It has created more buzz for him in a week than he's received in almost the entirety of the past year.  This was an amazing accomplishment, one that all Ron Paul supporters can be proud of.  We can't stop there though, and a new movement has been planned on the anniversary of The Boston Tea Party.  On December 16th, 2007, we will be trying again to break the $10,000,000 mark in online/phone donations in one day.  To pledge your hand in this, please visit www.teaparty07.com and pass it on to everyone you know.

Second: A Response
I've had quite a few people make comments to me recently that one of the reasons they don't think they'll vote for Ron Paul is that they think he will have no power to do anything even if he is elected next year.  Congress does make the decisions, but I think we can easily overcome this fear that Congress will stop him from getting anything done.  It all begins by taking a step back and viewing our political situation.  Our representatives often thrive on the fact that we as a people are apathetic towards our government and it's inner workings.  Our government, which was created to be 'of, by and for' the people, is no longer run by us, the people.

Voting in Ron Paul, a candidate who stands for those things held so dear in our constitution, if nothing else is a way of sending a defiant message to those currently in power.  It sends them a message that the time has come where we won't put up with their purposeful ignorance towards what we want as a people.  If you can believe this, and I don't think it should be a stretch, that should be all the reason in the world to vote for Ron Paul.

Finally: A Finale
I have pledged to donate $100 of my money on December 16th.  I hope that many of you will join me with a pledge of your own, even if you can only pledge $5, it is helpful.  Tell your friends, tell your family, and most importantly, stand behind something we haven't had for as long as I can remember: A Truly Good Choice.

 

- Andy