A longtime critic was converted by last night's debate!

[CGoodin]

As some of you might already know, I write a weekly political column for a newspaper here in rural Arkansas. This afternoon, a fan and friend who has long been critical of my support for Ron Paul stopped by the office specifically to tell me that last night's debate had won him over.

When I asked him which of Paul's debate responses had inspired such a drastic shift in support, he specifically mentioned the one in which Paul dismissed Romney's suggestion that the President should consult with military generals before pulling out of Afghanistan and told me Paul was "the only one who was right" when it came to foreign policy.

This from a guy who a few months ago was telling me he wouldn't care if we turned the entire Middle-East into a giant crater, whether with nukes or otherwise.

In the short time I've been a member of this forum, I've read a great deal of posts critical of Paul's presentation, and while I agree our purpose could certainly benefit from a little polish, days like today remind me that the message is sometimes more powerful and unquestionably more important than the package in which it's delivered.

 

[RonPaulVolunteer]

 

[jdmyprez_deo_vindice]

Freedom is popular and thanks for sharing.

 

[afwjam]

love it!

 

[TIMB0B]

...the message is sometimes more powerful and unquestionably more important than the package in which it's delivered.

qft

 

[Chieppa1]

Awesome. I had a nice Twitter conversation with a young kid about Ron after the debate. He was an economics student. He wondered why Ron Paul kept hating on the FED. 15 minutes later I had him on Youtube, googling Austrian economics and looking to read End the Fed. Told him to keep me in the loop with his research.

 

[PaulConventionWV]

It's the little things...

 

[JK/SEA]

How is our red pill supply holding out?...let me know if we need another batch.

 

[BucksforPaul]

As some of you might already know, I write a weekly political column for a newspaper here in rural Arkansas. This afternoon, a fan and friend who has long been critical of my support for Ron Paul stopped by the office specifically to tell me that last night's debate had won him over.

When I asked him which of Paul's debate responses had inspired such a drastic shift in support, he specifically mentioned the one in which Paul dismissed Romney's suggestion that the President should consult with military generals before pulling out of Afghanistan and told me Paul was "the only one who was right" when it came to foreign policy.

This from a guy who a few months ago was telling me he wouldn't care if we turned the entire Middle-East into a giant crater, whether with nukes or otherwise.

In the short time I've been a member of this forum, I've read a great deal of posts critical of Paul's presentation, and while I agree our purpose could certainly benefit from a little polish, days like today remind me that the message is sometimes more powerful and unquestionably more important than the package in which it's delivered.

+rep for truthiness!

 

[Anti Federalist]

Once again, this is how it works.

+rep when I get some more.

Welcome aboard.

As some of you might already know, I write a weekly political column for a newspaper here in rural Arkansas. This afternoon, a fan and friend who has long been critical of my support for Ron Paul stopped by the office specifically to tell me that last night's debate had won him over.

When I asked him which of Paul's debate responses had inspired such a drastic shift in support, he specifically mentioned the one in which Paul dismissed Romney's suggestion that the President should consult with military generals before pulling out of Afghanistan and told me Paul was "the only one who was right" when it came to foreign policy.

This from a guy who a few months ago was telling me he wouldn't care if we turned the entire Middle-East into a giant crater, whether with nukes or otherwise.

In the short time I've been a member of this forum, I've read a great deal of posts critical of Paul's presentation, and while I agree our purpose could certainly benefit from a little polish, days like today remind me that the message is sometimes more powerful and unquestionably more important than the package in which it's delivered.

 

[Chowder]

As some of you might already know, I write a weekly political column for a newspaper here in rural Arkansas. This afternoon, a fan and friend who has long been critical of my support for Ron Paul stopped by the office specifically to tell me that last night's debate had won him over.

When I asked him which of Paul's debate responses had inspired such a drastic shift in support, he specifically mentioned the one in which Paul dismissed Romney's suggestion that the President should consult with military generals before pulling out of Afghanistan and told me Paul was "the only one who was right" when it came to
foreign policy.

This from a guy who a few months ago was telling me he wouldn't care if we turned the entire Middle-East into a giant crater, whether with nukes or otherwise.

In the short time I've been a member of this forum, I've read a great deal of posts critical of Paul's presentation, and while I agree our purpose could certainly benefit from a little polish, days like today remind me that the message is sometimes more powerful and unquestionably more important than the package in which it's delivered.

*1up*

Tell him we said welcome aboard the journey of liberty!

 

[hillertexas]

nice!

 

[pmbug]

First of all, I appreciate you sharing a success story with us all. I always enjoy a good success story.

... and while I agree our purpose could certainly benefit from a little polish, days like today remind me that the message is sometimes more powerful and unquestionably more important than the package in which it's delivered.

I'm going to nitpick here though. I posit that Ron's response on that question was one of the few answers he gave all night where he was assertive/bold with an action that he would take, put forth in words the suggestion that he might be the president (commander in chief in this case), and made a dig at Romney/the other candidates on the stage. His delivery was what made the moment memorable.

 

[JamesButabi]

This statement was POWERFUL. Im finding all across the board of Republicans this was the solidifying moment of the debate no matter what the media says. The reason this statement was converting people isn't because freedom was popular. It was because Ron Paul showed confidence and strength. Like many of us have been saying since day 1 of this go around. If Ron Paul lays out actual plans with details instead of education, he will be a force.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

awesomeness

 

[dannno]

How is our red pill supply holding out?...let me know if we need another batch.

I'm going to put that quote in a text bubble on this picture:

 

[Chester Copperpot]

First of all, I appreciate you sharing a success story with us all. I always enjoy a good success story.



I'm going to nitpick here though. I posit that Ron's response on that question was one of the few answers he gave all night where he was assertive/bold with an action that he would take, put forth in words the suggestion that he might be the president (commander in chief in this case), and made a dig at Romney/the other candidates on the stage. His delivery was what made the moment memorable.

I have to say that humans seem to be attracted to an assertive leadership type.. especially GOP and tea partiers..

thats one reason guys like Cain and Trump rocket off at first.. their rhetoric is forceful and strong..

A little bit here and there by Ron will win their votes too i think

 

[Chester Copperpot]

How is our red pill supply holding out?...let me know if we need another batch.

HAHA!!

we can be the federal reserve of red pills

 

[ChrisDixon]

As some of you might already know, I write a weekly political column for a newspaper here in rural Arkansas. This afternoon, a fan and friend who has long been critical of my support for Ron Paul stopped by the office specifically to tell me that last night's debate had won him over.

When I asked him which of Paul's debate responses had inspired such a drastic shift in support, he specifically mentioned the one in which Paul dismissed Romney's suggestion that the President should consult with military generals before pulling out of Afghanistan and told me Paul was "the only one who was right" when it came to foreign policy.

This from a guy who a few months ago was telling me he wouldn't care if we turned the entire Middle-East into a giant crater, whether with nukes or otherwise.

In the short time I've been a member of this forum, I've read a great deal of posts critical of Paul's presentation, and while I agree our purpose could certainly benefit from a little polish, days like today remind me that the message is sometimes more powerful and unquestionably more important than the package in which it's delivered.

+rep

I've heard of a couple people coming over to our side since the debate. Paul has one thing right: more and more people are coming over to our side. We won't be mocked anymore.

 

[S.Shorland]

I go with the applause and assert that RP won the debate.