Hi, I'm a 35 year old newly registered Republican (it still hurts to say that). I've always been registered as an Independent, that is, until I heard Ron Paul speak. I live in Tampa, FL, which is a closed primary state, hence, the switch to Republican.
I've always been interested in politics, and within the last seven or eight years I've grown very cynical with the repetitive status quo "candidates" we've had the honor of voting for. The way I saw it, we, the people, have long lost this country. America was bought and sold 40 years ago. I still believe that, and see it every day in regards to the suspicious lack of Ron Paul coverage in the major media, but since hearing Dr Paul speak, I've come to the conclusion that we still have a chance to take it back.
I first saw Dr Paul on the first GOP Debate, and he drew my attention right away with his stances on the war, and the reason we were attacked. I've argued that same stance since 9/11, only to be labeled as an "appeaser" or a "passive liberal". But it always made sense to me. I mean, I would think that one would want to understand his or her enemy in order to come to a conclusion on how the enemy could be defeated. So Dr Paul started speaking about this, and his stance in regards to it, and the hair on my arms stood up immediately. Since then, I've read thoroughly about the good Doctor, and have a few minor issues that I disagree with him on, but, overall, he has rekindled my spirit to the extent of no other politician has ever done.
I don't know what will happen with this campaign, but win or lose, we, along with Dr Paul are raising awareness for the future.
Long Live Ron Paul....
Mike