Ron Paul Uses A Terrorist To Push For The White House
YOU would have thought that allying yourself with a terrorist might not be the best way to run for the White House in 2008.
But for Ron Paul, the libertarian outsider competing in the Republican race, it earned him more than $4 million—in one day.
In one of the biggest fund-raising drives ever seen, Paul’s supporters used Guy Fawkes–or rather the V for Vendetta version of the Guy Fawkes tale–to appeal to the American people to donate $100 each on November 5.
The goal was to raise $10 million “for liberty,” “for freedom,” yada, yada, yada.
In the event, the one-day drive raised a little over $4 million. But that is still an impressive feat. According to the New York Times, Republican contender Mitt Romney’s best one-day total is $3.14 million. Hillary Clinton’s best is $6.2 million.
Paul is running the ultimate grassroots campaign.
His supporters swarm the internet, agitating and proselytizing. They became such a nuisance at the conservative blog RedState.com, that Redstate blogger Leon Wolfe warned everyone who had joined up in the past half year that they were not to “shill for Ron Paul in any way shape, form or fashion.”
“Unless you lack the self-awareness to understand just how annoying, time-consuming, and bandwidth-wasting responding to the same idiotic arguments from a bunch of liberals pretending to be Republicans can be,” wrote Wolf. “Which, judging by your comment history, you really don’t understand, so allow me to offer an alternate explanation: we are a bunch of fascists and we’re upset that you’ve discovered where we keep the black helicopters, so we’re silencing you in an attempt to keep you from warning the rest of your brethren so we can round you all up and send you to re-education camps all at once.”
Needless to say, censorship did not go down well across the blogosphere.
So what does Paul believe in?
He told Jay Leno recently that he stands for free market economics, free trade, saving the billions that are being wasted “maintaining our empire around the world,” bringing the troops home from Iraq, and doing away with social security and income tax.
A fantasy world indeed.
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July 24th, 2008 at 12:33 am
What a load of propaganda crap! This story of Mel Gibson’s father endorsing Ron Paul is typical of the kind of sick attacks Ron Paul has endured throughout his campaign for President. They take someone with a twisted opinion on most things (Hutton Gibson), but when he admires Ron Paul like so many people do, the idea is that Ron Paul somehow shares the same opinions. It’s like saying “You can’t admire the genious of Albert Einstein and call George Bush a moron in the same breath”. If we are dumb enough to share the same point of view with the author of this article, we are left believing that Ron Paul is a just like Hutton Gibson; the farthest thing from the truth. First of all, why should we even pay attention to Mel Gibson’s dad about anything? Who is he and why does his opinion matter?
It’s the two or three people who actually support John McCain acting up again because their candidate is lame and they can’t deal with it!!
The bottom line: John McCain will get his clock cleaned on November 4th unless we prevent that from happening. Go to: DumpMcCain.com
November 24th, 2007 at 4:58 am
Got here and seen your stuff - way to go!
November 21st, 2007 at 11:22 am
Anorak,
Amazing that a few young patriot Americans used a creative idea to raise more than $4 million dollars for a candidate (within 24 hours) that they believe in, and someone would headline an article about this in terms of Ron Paul using a terrorist, even if it carried a 16th Century theme about a man who may or may not have been a “terorist.” The article itself offers little more than name calling and expressing anger that so many tens of thousands are actively rallying around Ron Paul.
In the meantime a brutal and expensive war goes on which 70% of the population disapproves of, and the nation is suffering eonomically. But why bother focusing on the issues.
Anorak, every candidate would love to find the support that Ron Paul has among those who have heard of him, have studied the issues, and become motivated to join him. They come from every walk of life, in all ages, races, colors, and creeds. In fact support groups are springing up in support of Ron Paul all over the world. One has not heard of that happening in a long time.
Would you complain if supporters of your favorite candidate expressed too much massive support during the election process? Eighty percent of the people use the internet thus Ron Paul supporters are among us everywhere and news travels fast. That’s what happens when the leader carries a powerful message that the people believe in him, and his honesty. The more people that hear about Ron Paul the more supporters he has, and news is starting to travel fast in the information age.
Ron Paul has cured a lot of people of apathy, and count me among them.
November 21st, 2007 at 5:48 am
The more I read your sly slanted bias headline nonsense about Ron Paul using a terrorist to promote his cause the more I get sick at the scum that you continue to be under your disguised pretense of journalism. No matter how much you and your main media scum slyly slant Dr Ron Pauls’s political platform, he will gain more credability as a result of you efforts to relentsly discredit him. I can’t wait for the day that he gets elected and starts in motion many a program that will eventually get rid of your power and influence among them the demise of main media control.
November 20th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
As an anti-republican,registered indepentent voter; Dr. Ron Paul WILL get my vote,and all the votes of people who love and TRULY care about this country (I’m not talking about the “Jingoists” here either) . You can join the Ron Paul revolution now, or sit back and watch a potential “real” revolution somewhere down the road..by those who are tired of the despoilation of this great nation.
November 20th, 2007 at 12:06 am
I feel a little embarrassed for Anorak, anyone reading this article who knows the facts will be questioning either their journalistic ability or their sincerity right about now.
The idea for the November 5th fundraiser was conceived and carried out by a grassroots effort and Trevor Lyman a Ron Paul supporter from Miami with no connection to the official campaign who set up a website to guide it to it’s record breaking conclusion.
http://www.thisnovember5th.com/
His new website leads the next grassroots fundraiser and is based on the December 16th rebellion known as “The Boston Tea Party” which was one of the many causes that led to the American Revolution.
http://www.teaparty07.com/
As for the Headline … Oh dear
Swifty: from Birmingham, UK
(Also not affiliated with Dr. Ron Paul / terrorism / spamming / tin foil hats / 911 truthers / or any other pathetic attempts to undermine his obvious popularity).
November 19th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
The real allies of the terrorists are George Bush, Tony Blair and now Gordon Brown. They let Bin Laden escape from Afghanistan and then they sent tens of thousands of people to Iraq to recruit new members for him.
November 19th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Since the title of this article is obviously a hit piece without any knowledge of history, allow me to educate the author and readers on Guy Fawkes:
-Guy Fawkes ranks 30th on the 2002 List of “100 Great Britons” (sponsored by the BBC and voted for by the public), alongside such other greats as David Beckham, Aleister Crowley, and Winston Churchill.
-Guy Fawkes was also included in a list of the 50 greatest people from Yorkshire.
-Many Britons argue that Guy Fawkes was the only man to go to Parliament with honourable intentions.
-The character V in the movie “V For Vendetta” draws upon Guy Fawkes in the film. V is CLEARLY the hero in the film, not the terrorist. Furthermore, the only people that SINCERELY call V a terrorist in the film are fascist tyrants. Maybe the author of this article should look at themselves in the same light.
Less Government.
More Liberty.
RonPaul2008.com
November 19th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Ron Paul “Did Not” Uses A Terrorist To Push For The White House. His supporters did…
ANORAK is a tabloid. It gives readers nothing to look at, mindless filler.
No thoughts nor entertaining and definitely not so very newsworthy.
Is there anything Anorak can do? God save the queen?
November 19th, 2007 at 3:26 am
If you are already remembering the Fifth of November just wait.
Liberty is brewing.
The TEA PARTY will be absolutely unforgetable!
DECEMBER 16th 2007, anniversary of the Boston Tea Party
http://www.teaparty07.com/
November 18th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
Regardless of what journalists say and regardless of what his supporters do, Ron Paul’s message and record is clear, consistent, and simple. This always comes across if one takes the time to listen to him speak or to read his 30 yrs worth of writing. He’s our only smart choice, and in my opinion, there is no place left in the world for an extended vacation.
November 18th, 2007 at 2:35 pm
You refute someone’s statement(”On the other hand, the Ron Paul campaign had nothing to do with this funding raising idea. It was all created by his supporters, he is just the recipient of the money.”) about your tying the Ron Paul campaign to a terrorist with a quote from your article(“Paul’s supporters used Guy Fawkes–or rather the V for Vendetta version of the Guy Fawkes tale–to appeal to the American people to donate $100 each on November 5.”).
So, that said, I would like you to explain the following, also excerpted from your article.
First, the headline:
“Ron Paul Uses A Terrorist To Push For The White House”
And second, this:
“YOU would have thought that allying yourself with a terrorist might not be the best way to run for the White House in 2008.”
November 18th, 2007 at 1:39 am
Funny that a UK based news organization would belittle a freedom loving candidate such as Ron Paul with such an article. Last time I checked the UK has become the definition of “Big Brother State”. I guess maybe you UKer’s just give up your rights easier than us Americans.
November 18th, 2007 at 12:03 am
The founding fathers of America were terrorists!
November 17th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
Your the terroists. You take my money and use it to kill innocent people. Your the real terrorists! Vote Ron Paul for President 2008!
November 9th, 2007 at 12:43 am
Many people of my generation are considered apathetic. Not too proudly I admit I was among them. It is my firm belief that Ron Paul is the exact remedy we need–encouragement and inspiration to CARE. I was beyond caring, to the point where I believed there was no hope for this nation, so why bother? Now I see and hear about Ron Paul making headway, and I say it’s WAY beyond time that a man of honesty, integrity, and above all conviction stepped in to turn this great country around. Or rather, made it great again. I WILL vote for him, because Ron Paul (all references to ‘terrorism’ aside) is what this country needs!
November 9th, 2007 at 12:33 am
It kind of disgusts me that the media would use such a ridiculous title for this article. Guy Fawkes isn’t even considered a terrorist anymore, he’s considered a hero!! And what better way to represent Ron Paul! He is a hero, and frankly, if he doesn’t get voted in office, I’m moving to Australia. As far from America as I can get, in other words. I’d rather be there than have some power-hungry, liberal that will strip away all of our civil liberties and turn this country into dictatorship empire. I’m voting Ron Paul 2008, because he represents hope, he is the idea of hope, and as V puts it from “V for Vendetta” : “I (in this case Ron Paul) am an idea, and IDEAS ARE BULLITPROOF!!!” Hope has been given to America!!!
November 7th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
If Guy Fawkes (the V for Vendetta version) is a “terrorist”, then so was George Washington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, ect…. There are a bunch of nit-wits out there that think that following your “leadership” blindly is “patriotism”, when in fact patriotism is simply wanting the best for your home and the people who inhabit it.
Something has got to change people. We’ve lost our way and are heading for some major disasters if this thing we call America doesn’t get fixed soon.
I WILL vote for Ron Paul, and I will be damn proud of it.
November 7th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
“First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win.” - -Mahatma Gandhi
November 6th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
I think it is refreshing that we are so blessed to even get a candidate that is not completely full of s–t. Even more surprising , he’s from Texas, and a Republican that doesn’t pander to conservative religious fundamentalists or pro immigration/blanket amnesty types. Being a lifelong Houstonian(that’s in Texas) I have seen and experienced firsthand, what happens when we have nonexistent border security and unchecked illegal immigration can and will do.Crime is out of control here on the East-side of Houston and illegal drugs are plentiful and cheap. Most elected officials want us to think that the war on drugs can be won , even while the border is wide open like a 24 hour Wal-Mart. Hmmm, maybe they should be tested for drugs….My only problem with Mr.Paul is his stance on abortion;people whom are unprepared for parenthood bring babies into this world that are unloved, neglected ,and possibly even abused. Usually the taxpayers have to step in and try to undo the damage. Unfortunately it is usually too late. The prisons down here are full of these lost souls.
November 6th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
Yes, Ron Paul supporters can have some say so in how the money is spent. Join a meetup group and show your support for Ron Paul. Answer his emails. Open up conversations with genuine people interested in learning about Ron Paul. The more you speak up and express your opions about Ron Paul, the more your ideas will become a part of the campaign. Just be sure to keep it civil. The whole Guy Fawkes day can be scary to some that do not understand what this person did for freedom. His ideas are what helped shape the American Constitution. This was in 1605 and has been celebrated like Halloween since that time in England. Over 400 years of history. Does anyone see the connection of how this day helped shape public opinion at the time of when our Constitution was written and how it helped shape the American Revolution. Every American can celebrate that if you truely understand it. If you fall for all of the Terrorist labels that the corporate media portrays then it will be scary to you. This is not to say that it\’s antigoverment. Ron Paul supporters in my view know we need government. But the best government is when the people have a voice. When the people have honest representation. When the balances of power are in equal librium. People need to remember that it\’s not about party lines. Its about whats up or whats down. One needs to understand that the more government that controls your life the less options you have. The more money it will cost you. The less time you have to spend with your family. The more of a slave you become. I believe that is the message that is playing out in my mind.
November 6th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
The founding father’s put together a constitution that would protect the American way of life. Ron Paul simply wants to follow the law. The Federal Reserve is illegal. The Iraq War is illegal. The IRS is illegal.
November 6th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
“Ron Paul Uses A Terrorist To Push For The White House”
Quite a misleading headline, don’t you think? If you oppose Ron Paul, then why not use the truth, instead of distortions? You see: it’s the kind of rotten politics such as purposefully misleading headlines that are causing many, many Americans to support an HONEST person like Ron Paul.
November 6th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
Great headline! That should get some attention and provide more Ron Paul support when they watch the video and learn about his views. Thanks!
November 6th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
“the Ron Paul campaign had nothing to do with this funding raising idea”
I don’t believe we said he did:
“Paul’s supporters used Guy Fawkes–or rather the V for Vendetta version of the Guy Fawkes tale–to appeal to the American people to donate $100 each on November 5.”
November 6th, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Do Paul’s supporters have any say in how the funds are spent?
November 6th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Interesting…..you actually have some facts that are true.
On the other hand, the Ron Paul campaign had nothing to do with this funding raising idea. It was all created by his supporters, he is just the recipient of the money.
You might want to do a light more home work next time you blog about RP.