Everywhere are talking about and rallying behind Ron Paul. Do a search for "Ron Paul Democrat" on google and you'll come up with groups across the country called "Democrats for Ron Paul", news reports that Paul is a Dem in GOP clothing, and online news sources (often accussed of being left-leaning) shouting Paul from the rooftops.
With all of this grassroots support and a GOP donations record-breaking 4th quarter, why are the parties so afraid to embrace Paul and his ideas? If Obama, Hillary, or Edwards would sincerely grab ahold of some of Paul's ideas (not just empty rhetoric, but honest adoption of some of his ideas), then they would not only inherit Paul's supporters if/when he is forced to drop out, but they would also demonstrate that they're able to be flexible in their opinions and excercise the will of the people they hope to represent.
Here are the top 3 reasons I believe Ron Paul is so popular among both sides of the political spectrum:
1) Ron Paul says he'll pull troops out of Iraq immediately
Even Jon Edwards' nine month plan is not good enough. Americans ousted the GOP from Congress in favor of the Dems in 2004 because they wanted change in Iraq. The Dems still haven't made good on their promises from 2004, so why should we vote for any Dem candidate that doesn't promise to make it right as soon as they enter office?
2) Civil Rights
Americans want their civil liberties back. They don't want to be spyed on, they don't want to be watched, they don't want to be tasered, they don't want to be kidnapped, they don't want to be tortured and they don't want their government to do it to other country's citizens in the US's name.
3) His stance against corporate subsidies
Most Americans have figured out by now that there is a lot of politicking in DC that either directly or indirectly helps big corporations on the backs of the American People. Whether it be subsidized corn that's helping America get fatter, big pharmaceuticals that keep Americans from the medicine they need, sub-contracting to suspect private corporations like Blackwater, etc., etc., etc., the American people want fair, honest government that doesn't include making big corporations even bigger.
WHAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE CAN DO TO BRING ABOUT THESE CHANGES
Even if you don't believe in all of Ron Paul's stances, you can still show support for his ideas by supporting him in the primaries. No matter your party affiliation, you can still go to the Republican primaries where you can cast a vote for Paul. He's a longshot for the White House, but if he garners enough support maybe some of the other candidates will start to realize why he's made it this far. You can also write about what you want and what you believe in. Finally, call the candidate's local or national offices and encourage them to pass the word on to the candidate that what they're proposing in the election promises isn't enough.
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The Dems cannot copy Paul's methods because the leading Democrats are CFR operatives. Paul has authentic popular support because real people support him.
Too bad Paul is so crazy on so many issues. Not to mention the White Supremist backing.
All of the Dem candidates are against torture and breaking the 4th amendment. Obama wants out of Iraq too. So, with Obama at least, you get these main points on Paul, without all the other rabid libertarian ideas.
The real resaon IMHO that Dr. Paul's ideas seem so far from what the majority believe is as follows:
1. The public school system that most were "educated" in does not instruct (teach) students about the constitution on a point-by-point basis. Thus, we have learned the most popular parts of the document from "COPS" such as "you have the right to remain silent" etc from the Miranda decision.
2. Most of the american public have no idea what life would be like without someone always watching out fo them and telling them what to do and how to do it.
3. The majority of people in your country hold the illusion that they are entitled to anything and everything they want, and they want it on a silver platter now.
4. Most of you think that you do not have a voice, and your "vote will be wasted" if you do not toe the party line.
5. Finally, In all my travels, I have found extremely few of you that know that by presidential decree, and not LAW, your "dollar" has NO BACKING in gold, silver or other substance. This IS NOT in accordance with your own constitution. Yet, you do not know or even seem to care.
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