An Explosion of Emotion. How do you feel about tomorrow?

[SenseForMiles]

Hi all.. I've been a lurker here since 2007, so like many of you who were around at that time, I've seen it all.. I remember caucus night in '08 and being so terribly disappointed that Ron Paul placed 5th with 10% of the vote. I really felt at the time we had much more enthusiasm than apparently we did. But looking back, I could see how he ended up where he did, given the very limited media exposure he received at the time, and so much of the voter enthusiasm in general being on the democratic side ("change"), which most likely took most of the independent vote away from us.

Things are very different now, however, given the state of the economy, more awareness of the truth, and just a general awakening amongst many voters. I really don't know how this is all going to play out tomorrow. This fake "Santorum surge" is really irking me. It's so obvious what's going on behind the scenes within the media, it would be almost laughable if it wasn't all so pathetic. The recent smear attempts prove how gullible and naive so many voters are out there still, and that can't be underestimated. It also proves how strong of a candidate Ron Paul is to be able to withstand such attacks and still be tied in the polls for first.

I can see a number of different outcomes for tomorrow, but I'm preparing myself for whatever happens, good or bad. It's up to the voters now... good luck to all of us.

 

[KramerDSP]

Hi all.. I've been a lurker here since 2007, so like many of you who were around at that time, I've seen it all.. I remember caucus night in '08 and being so terribly disappointed that Ron Paul placed 5th with 10% of the vote. I really felt at the time we had much more enthusiasm than apparently we did. But looking back, I could see how he ended up where he did, given the very limited media exposure he received at the time, and so much of the voter enthusiasm in general being on the democratic side ("change"), which most likely took most of the independent vote away from us.

Things are very different now, however, given the state of the economy, more awareness of the truth, and just a general awakening amongst many voters. I really don't know how this is all going to play out tomorrow. This fake "Santorum surge" is really irking me. It's so obvious what's going on behind the scenes within the media, it would be almost laughable if it wasn't all so pathetic. The recent smear attempts prove how gullible and naive so many voters are out there still, and that can't be underestimated. It also proves how strong of a candidate Ron Paul is to be able to withstand such attacks and still be tied in the polls for first.

I can see a number of different outcomes for tomorrow, but I'm preparing myself for whatever happens, good or bad. It's up to the voters now... good luck to all of us.

Welcome and +Rep! Nice first post!

 

[mosquitobite]

Republicans can thank themselves for McCain (and us for not voting for him).

Otherwise, the country would be blaming McCain for this economy and they would not have picked up seats (mostly tea party wins) in 2010 and would have NO chance at him keeping the WH.

So they need a little "bigger picture" perspective.

 

[svobody]

Just pop a xanax and chill. The die has been cast guys. "Alea iacta est". It will be what it is. I'm already thinking about New Hampshire at this point. This is the beginning of a long march...

 

[BLS]

Please. Stop preparing us to give up if we don't take first. This ain't over regardless.

Not doing any such thing. I do NOT want anybody to quit if we don't get first. I'm trying to prepare the newer folks for the pain that can accompany a less-than-expected showing.

Not trying to be negative at all. If Ron Paul takes 3rd place tomorrow, how would you feel? That's my point.

 

[svobody]

Not doing any such thing. I do NOT want anybody to quit if we don't get first. I'm trying to prepare the newer folks for the pain that can accompany a less-than-expected showing.

Not trying to be negative at all. If Ron Paul takes 3rd place tomorrow, how would you feel? That's my point.

As long as Mittens doesn't get first I'd be thrilled. If Santorum won, I would be annoyed but I would be happy Romney got robbed of unstoppable momentum.

 

[notsure]

 

[Txrose4ever]

Scared. Excited. Nervous. Anxious. I'll probably be a wreck till the results come out.

And if Paul wins, I'll be sobbing with joy.

This. Me, too.

 

[archangel689]

relax, Aqua Buddha is with us.

 

[angelatc]

But losing HURTS. Badly. Hope for 1st, prepare for 3rd.

I'm not ready to go through this all again. If I could hibernate through tomorrow, I would.

 

[jclay2]

I am a nervous wreck right now. The haunting memories of 08 are still with me so I know how bad it could be. However, at the same time, ron paul is trading second on intrade and he vastly outperformed his poll numbers last go around. Hopefully, most of the polls have discounted dems/ind who will sway over to paul.

 

[Jovan Galtic]

I am just so proud to be a witness of the 2nd Revolution. And please, everyone, whatever happens tomorrow - don't be discouraged. Just keep fighting even harder, they can't kill your spirit. Every new day is a new opportunity, no matter how desperate it looks at the moment. Dr. Ron Paul already changed the course of history, imagine how hard was it to be alone, ridiculed and ignored for 40 years. But he keeps fighting even today. And he is not alone any more.

Love you all.

 

[Carole]

NFB-Thanks for posting this. You just introduced me to Hans Zimmer. Now I must go find his music.

 

[CUnknown]

I'm nervous as hell. I hear you guys saying, it's not over if he gets 2nd... and I wouldn't stop fighting... but man... something in me will die a little bit if he's not #1.. We've come so far, and we need to bust out and yell WE ARE HERE. YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION TO US.

 

[ThePiousPriest]

The fight for liberty is underway, I believe we just hit DEFCON 1. Got a good bottle of whiskey ready for whatever way it goes tomorrow. It's been a pleasure hanging around you guys so far, many more nights to come I hope.

 

[angelatc]

I am just so proud to be a witness of the 2nd Revolution. And please, everyone, whatever happens tomorrow - don't be discouraged. Just keep fighting even harder, they can't kill your spirit. Every new day is a new opportunity, no matter how desperate it looks at the moment. Dr. Ron Paul already changed the course of history, imagine how hard was it to be alone, ridiculed and ignored for 40 years. But he keeps fighting even today. And he is not alone any more.

Love you all.

Over on the Breitbart site, some nasty person in the comments wrote a snide comment noting how glad she would be when Paul was finally gone from politics, and inquiring what the "Paultards" were going to do when his campaign ended.

I LOL'd at the first comment: "Rand Paul !"

 

[heavenlyboy34]

I'm not much of a crier. I may cry if RP wins this one, though.

 

[Adam West]

I am a nervous wreck right now. The haunting memories of 08 are still with me so I know how bad it could be. However, at the same time, ron paul is trading second on intrade and he vastly outperformed his poll numbers last go around. Hopefully, most of the polls have discounted dems/ind who will sway over to paul.

Yeah, "The haunting memories of 08" is a good analogy. For a couple of weeks after he left the race I was like the "walking dead." I will not sleep well tonight. Forward Liberty!

 

[georgiaboy]

I will exhale.

 

[Jovan Galtic]

Over on the Breitbart site, some nasty person in the comments wrote a snide comment noting how glad she would be when Paul was finally gone from politics, and inquiring what the "Paultards" were going to do when his campaign ended.

I LOL'd at the first comment: "Rand Paul !"

They can't comprehend what is going on here. People are waking up all over the world and this will not stop. Everyone here is Ron Paul.