MsDoodahs
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fringe elements that have taken root within the movement. .
That is downright offensive.
fringe elements that have taken root within the movement. .
Folks, I think we're missing the entire point here. And all I ask is that you guys hear me out before you attempt to lynch me for being a heretic.
This is not a Glenn Beck issue. This is a Ron Paul (the man himself) issue. We cannot fix "it," only Ron Paul can. Allow me to explain.
Glenn Beck was correct: the Ron Paul movement comprises a number of high profile white supremacists as well as high-profile white supremacist groups, all of which are active in one way or another on Paul's behalf.
Of course, freedom, for which it is that Paul ostensibly stands for, allows us all to think and believe the way in which we all individually desire -- regardless of belief. However, ask yourselves, would you accept a donation to your campaign from Osama bin Laden? Would you accept a donation from Adolf Hitler? Would Ron Paul? And as for that last question, we simply don't know because Paul stubbornly refuses to address this issue -- an issue that is threatening to sink the entire movement.
The reason these questions are relevant is because the various Ku Klux Klan organisations are domestic terror organisations, plain and simple. This country was once heavily influenced by groups such as these, and the results were not pretty.
The sole purpose of these groups is to usher in a new society based on white supremacy, along with these particular groups' "values." These "values" that these groups hold dear are NOT freedom and liberty based At All. In fact, if you're queer, or if you're racially "inferior," or else interracially married, or else simply disagree with their brand of Christianity, etc., YOU will be a second, or else third class citizen -- if you're tolerated at all.
This is antithetical to what I have assumed Dr. Paul to stand for, which is why I donated $2300.00 to his campaign. However, as Glenn Beck correctly points out, these "fringe" groups ARE NOT representative of Freedom and Liberty -- they certainly don't subscribe to a Libertarian Live and Let Live philosophy.
And lastly, yes, the very letters "KKK" represents domestic terror. There was a time in this country's history where the KKK was allowed to run free. The result was wide-spread institutional intimidation of those who didn't fit their mold, and lynchings, i.e., rapes, murders, whippings, and kidnappings, etc: Domestic Terrorism.
So, Glenn Beck is right on. Unfortunately, not a single one of you here can repair the damage that is being done due to Dr. Paul's steadfast refusal to tackle this issue head-on. It is ultimately His issue, and he'll have to address it Himself -- no amount of bitching and complaining to Glenn beck's sponsors is going to fix what amounts to a self-inflicted wound by the campaign.
So, as all of you are free to blast off emails to everyone from God on down, it might be more productive to focus on Ground Zero: the campaign itself.
These "Nazi" stories aren't going away because there's enough there for a rational person to question. Only Ron Paul can make it go away....
NO Courtney. You didn't even watch the show, I watched it. He didn't even mention 'white supreamcist'. and the Neo-Nazis that support RP are few, and you're making a big deal out of it and torlling.
And FYI, a lot of those Neo-Nazis support other candidates like Thompson.
Flash,
Ok, I'll take your word for it. I did not watch the show, and I'm "torling."
Glad we could clear that up....
That is downright offensive.
I don't mean to offend, I only intend to offer a counter-view to the orthodoxy that seems to have taken root amongst many Paul supporters.
I believe bin Laden is Fringe, just as I believe nut-case, neo-nazi white supremacists are fringe, although that's decidedly not always been the case in our great country....
We're better off that they're "fringe" as well -- In my judgment, that is -- simply because what they stand for is antithetical to freedom and liberty.
And all lot of us think it's time for Dr. Paul to make that distinction.
Then show me where Glenn Beck called us white supremacists. He didn't. People are trying to make a big deal out of something that its not. If you really want Ron Paul to publically call Nazis evil and give back all donations, it'll make bigger headlines with the media askign why nazis were supporting him in the first place. It won't do any good. Ignoring it is the best solution.
And yeah there are people who reply to RP Youtube videos and repeatedly ask "Why do Neo-Nazis support Ron Paul?" to try to create bad press.
'The Ron Paul Revolution,' I think it's meant to be a catchy slogan, but I fear some of his fringe supporters are taking the word 'Revolution' too literally.
Beck didn't mention "white supremacists" literally.
Beck didn't mention "white supremacists" literally. He did, however, mention "fringe elements" that may have other goals besides the tradition of freedom and liberty in mind. This definition fits with white supremacists, as well as others of a Timothy McVeigh mindset.
Furthermore, at the end of the segment, Beck states this:
He is expressing his general "fears" concerning the wolves in sheep's clothing, the fringe elements that exist in any movement.
No, what you are ADVOCATING is antithetical to freedom and liberty because you are seeking to SILENCE them.
They've done NOTHING wrong - they have a RIGHT to their beliefs. They are NOT forcing their beliefs on YOU.
They have a right to believe WHATEVER THEY CHOOSE.
Please refrain from calling supporters who believe what you (and granted, a majority) don't like "fringe."
Beck didn't mention "white supremacists" literally. He did, however, mention "fringe elements" that may have other goals besides the tradition of freedom and liberty in mind. This definition fits with white supremacists, as well as others of a Timothy McVeigh mindset.
Furthermore, at the end of the segment, Beck states this:
He is expressing his general "fears" concerning the wolves in sheep's clothing, the fringe elements that exist in any movement.
Folks, I think we're missing the entire point here. And all I ask is that you guys hear me out before you attempt to lynch me for being a heretic.
Conner,
All of these attacks do one thing exceedingly well. They divert us from our real purpose. To get out the word about Ron Paul and his platform. Don't waste time with these other jerks. There are a LOT of people out there, who don't even know about Ron Paul and those who do, have propaganda stuffed in their heads. We can change that, if we only would get campaign literature in their hands, so they can see the truth for themselves.
If we are not successful in our efforts, there will be plenty of time to email Beck's sponsors AFTER the primaries. For right now, please, let's stay focused.
Courtney, he was calling you fringe. He was calling you a neo-nazi. And if He had his way, people would stone you to death for hating america. get it? he is lumping us all into that category simply because we support ron paul.
I wonder if this is how the Jews of Nazi Germany felt when they were starting to fall victim to hate speech propaganda?
They probably even has some "apologist" in their group.
White Supremacist != White Nationalist
This has probably already been said here, but Glen Beck supports most of what Ron Paul stands for. There was a scheduling conflict in the interview for his show and for Wolf Blitzer. In the future, I would presume that Dr. Paul will be able to get on the show.
I saw the interview, and felt it was in poor taste. I would submit that there are more positive things we can be doing to promote the message of Limited Government and Liberty.
...And the KKK Fits the definition of a Domestic Terrorist organisation -- only because of the violent history of that organisation...
I just believe that if a Presidential campaign is based upon Freedom and Liberty, then accepting donations from Adolph Hitler, or else Osama bin Laden, for instance, sends the wrong message to those with whom we're attempting to spread that message to.
Dr. Paul is free to accept, or deny, their known donations on the basis of that principle, just as they are free to participate in the political process, as well as have freedom of speech, etc.
I just can't fathom sending a "Thank-you-for-donating-$500.00-to-my-campaign" letter to Mr. Stalin is all.
And the KKK Fits the definition of a Domestic Terrorist organisation -- only because of the violent history of that organisation. Now, if the newer KKK members have renounced violence and intimidation (terror) then why can't they find themselves another banner to fly besides that of the KKK?