Comments on: Antiwar March in DC Saturday - Ron Paul Supporters Contact Info

By: Eric Garris

Eric Garris — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:23:46 +0000

I heard there was a pretty good Ron Paul contingent today. Please, someone, give me an example of the bad press they got.

By: Eric Garris

Eric Garris — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:29:11 +0000

“These people”? I guess if you’ve met one, you’ve met them all.

Having helped organize over 500 antiwar rallies in my life, none of which have turned violent, I resent that.

Why are some libertarians such collectivists? Are you so devolved that you are unable to discriminate and that you make snap judgments on such flimsy data?

By: Eric Garris

Eric Garris — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:25:43 +0000

Is it okay to attend anti-immigration rallies and associate with racists and other statists?

If you go anywhere other than a Ron Paul rally you will meet all kinds of people with all kinds of views.

I used to be a socialist. The reason I am now a libertarian is because brave libertarians attended an antiwar rally and had the courage of their convictions — they tried talking to a socialist. That was in 1972. I have been an active libertarian for 35 years.

By: Eric Garris

Eric Garris — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:21:18 +0000

Why do you think he is doing well? Because he is hiding his position against the war? Because he is getting good coverage from Fox?

He is getting the support because he is different, because he is antiwar, because his supporters are so vocal.

Are you saying that now that he is getting attention, he should chill out and act like Huckabee?

If you have arguments, make them, don’t just talk down to people and act like they know what you mean.

What you say is illogical, so try to explain your reasoning (if you can).

By: John Lowell

John Lowell — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:26:04 +0000

Bovard,

And your bringing an example, perhaps?

John Lowell

By: James Bovard

James Bovard — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:16:00 +0000

John Lowell - I assume that the Ron Paul marchers might have the same reaction that I do to someone who continually recites pointless quotes in a foreign language.

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By: John Lowell

John Lowell — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:52:42 +0000

Bovard,

As have others, will those choosing non-participation risk censorship at your blog?

John Lowell

By: El Tonno

El Tonno — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:17:59 +0000

> Please be aware you will be associating Dr. Paul with
> socialists, communists, marxists, and the likes of Castro,
> Chavez, and Guevara.

Being from Olde Europe I find that such statements have the stink of very unhealthy dogma. They are slo terminally US-centric.

By: NH

NH — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:16:17 +0000

Ron is polling 5% in NH now, we had 10% at the Luntz focus group — just from mainstream GOPers.

So, do you want to spoil this for us for ONE SINGLE ISSUE?

Have a little political savvy won’t you?

By: NH

NH — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:14:05 +0000

That is for sure.

Honestly, it is just not worth it.

Perception is the key.

Stick to outreach that is done at fairs, festivals, old home days and appeal to people not a bunch of commie nutcases who want the state to raise their children.

By: NH

NH — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:00:03 +0000

The campaign frowns on this type of thing, officially. I recommend NOT doing this.

Dr. Paul told me himself, that he doesn’t associate with these groups because they ‘have another agenda’ (his own words)

Please be aware you will be associating Dr. Paul with socialists, communists, marxists, and the likes of Castro, Chavez, and Guevara.

These groups are the anti-thesis of what Dr. Paul believes in.
If you want to chance doing harm to the campaign, then go right ahead.