Introduce yourself! Who, What, Where, Why!

[deborak]

I'm Debora, a long time Libertarian in central VA. Like many others, I have always been impressed by Ron Paul and am thrilled he is running.

 

[nevesis]

Jason, mid 30s engineer in Silicon Valley. I have been apathetic towards politics, and fatalistic and pessimistic about the future of the country... until I heard of Ron Paul's stands. I never thought there was a politician anywhere who wasn't a self-serving money-grubbing bureaucrat. I don't align myself anywhere on the Con/Lib axis. In fact I am amazed how polarized the country is, that people think there is only one axis, that they have to side with one or the other but not both. Honestly I think it's a distraction...

We have to get RP's message out.....

Ryan Meyer, early 20s, self-employed in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Jason summed up my views exactly -- though my apathy expired a few years ago, and I've held somewhat paleoconservative beliefs ever since.

 

[lonestarguy]

Hey friends, Paul Farris here in Austin, Tx. I want to take a moment to thank Josh Lowry for setting up this incredible site. He is an incredible guy with incredible talents who I've never even met. Thank you, sir!

Anyway, I served eleven years in the Air Force, ten of those in Europe. I did some secondary school teaching here in the central Texas area, and worked for the gallup poll in austin as a phone interviewer. For the last six years, I've been driving commercially, hauling freight nitely between Austin and Dallas, pulling those double-trailers you love to avoid, lol. I am a member of the Teamsters. And I highly recommend you don't spend too much time near the rolling big trucks, at least not in our blind spots, and pleez avoid passing on our right.

I have been a member of the Libertarian party and ran as a US House candidate (Ft. Hood, Waco, Temple, Williamson County) in 2002 against long-time incumbent Dem-Chet Edwards and the republican candidate, both of who endorsed war. Sitting between them in debates, I was the lone opponent of such action. Ron Paul has been a hero of mine for twenty years now. He is this country's best hope. And he is the republican party's only chance of avoiding irrelevancy, possibly forever. He is freedom's hope, he has a solid chance, but it is up to us.

But forget all I've wrote above, how do we light the fire of our patriots in Iowa? Who do you know in Iowa? We have got to have Iowa. The Iowa strawpoll is in August, first week. I am certain there are freedom loving peoples in Iowa. I have searched the meetup site. About 25 have signed up as interested in the last many days, but no one has pulled the trigger to actualize a group. Iowa we love you. But we have to see life!!

Now I am contemplating spending my two week end of July summer vacation with my nine-year old in Iowa supporting Ron Paul. Who's with me?

 

[Bob Cochran]

Hi, I'm Bob, a 48-year-old currency trader/broker, entrepreneur, engineer, and musician. I live in Arizona.

I was first drawn to Ron Paul via his essays on the economy. Then, I checked into his bio and voting record, and was heartened and encouraged that there is at least one politician like this.

I will do what I can via the web sites and forums I run and/or am active on, and I will certainly spread the word to people I know.

 

[EricH]

New Guy Here

Eric H from Atlanta - 53 - Cabinet Maker/Furniture Designer

I certainly qualify as one of the most un-interested in politics kind of people.
I stumbled onto Ron Paul's name via other forums, but assumed he was yet another DC club member and thus - the enemy and not worth my time. Little did I know.

One key link put me onto the 1st debate/comments by Dr. Paul, and I was stunned at the lack of BS. Indeed, it seemed I was witnessing an alignment of everything I believe about bankers and Washington, and truth on national TV. Stunning
After a few minutes of wondering how this guy managed to be in the house, I moved on to checking out his site, history and this forum.

If enough people hear what he has to say, it would make things very interesting for our current lineup of money changers.

Best To All

 

[Bossobass]

Hi, I'm Bosso
Charlotte, NC
53
Grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa., next neighborhood over from Ron Paul.
I met Ron at the SC debate and he told me that he delivered milk to us while working for the local dairy...small world.

I'm a builder. My carreer is firmly affixed to the interest rate and money supply. I've been through the endless cycles of inflation/recession and I'm sick to death of it.

A pleasure to read all of your posts.

TRAVEL TO NH FOR THE DEBATE. MAKE IT RAUN RON PAUL SUPPORTERS ON NH.

Bosso

 

[Kaleb]

Hi everybody,

I'm 30, married and live in Austin, TX, where I rock a cube by day and a stage by night! Ha. My wife and I do have a band - http://myspace.com/youmakeengine - and a punk/indie karaoke show - http://www.karaokeunderground.com - and have a lot of fun in this town.

I was raised a Dittohead by Wisconsin parents who claimed to be Consitutionalists, but I've seen them fall into ReligiousRight WarForever politics while I've gravitated towards the libertarians, via reason magazine. I'm not sure when I first heard of Ron Paul, but over the years my respect for him has grown continuously, and I'm thrilled to be spreading the word to help him become our next president. By the end of the week, he will be the first politician I've ever donated money to.

Ron Paul 2008!

 

[Therion]

Is this thread supposed to be sticky or not?

My name is Josh. I'm a young libertarian from Maryland; college starts this fall. Fortunately I'll be old enough to vote for Ron Paul. I learned about Ron Paul through my economics teacher a few months ago, but unfortunately didn't start keeping up until the debates. Shame!

 

[SeanEdwards]

Hi,

My name is Sean Edwards. I'm 38 years old. Live in the SF Bay area. I used to work as an internetwork engineer. When I was 35 I enlisted in the US Army. I ended up being discharged for a back problem. Most recently, I've started attending college full-time, with the intention of picking up a BS in biological science, maybe bioinformatics.

I've been a fan of Ron Paul for years, ever since I came across some of his writings on the Internet. He is probably the only American politician that really gets me excited. Seeing the groundswell of internet response to the message Ron Paul has quietly been delivering for at least the past decade has had me glued in front of my computer. I feel like I have a ringside seat on historic events. When Ron Paul takes the oath of office, I hope to be there.

 

[retrorepublican]

hey Josh,

I'm Julian. I live in NJ. I'm a high school student at a medical academy. I want to be a surgeon when I'm older. I also want to write on the side, and hopefully be a politician one day.

Why am I rooting for Ron Paul?

Because I love my country, and I love freedom.

 

[mdh]

I hear some medical doctors turn out to be great politicians. Follow your dream, man.

 

[Dan]

I am an independent, late 30s, now living in northern Colorado. I was a marine in the first gulf war and spent some time in Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf countries. I think Ron Paul is exactly right on foreign policy and I almost can't believe I am this excited about a presidential candidate.

 

[hhholmes]

Hi,

Matt, from No. VA, 28, I'm a full-time student. I have previously advocated a withdrawal from the political process altogether, as I hold a pretty far-left political philosophy that may never be able to be reconciled with the principle of republican govt; yet I find myself drawn to Dr. Paul's sense of pragmatism and genuine honesty. I greatly respect his defense of personal liberty, and am willing to break the "red/blue" line to save this great nation of ours in our moment of national crisis. He is the only true statesman among all of the candidates, and he has my full support.

 

[the man with the plan]

My name is Robert,
I live in pleasanton CA and I consider my self to be a conservative republican. Not a neoconservative like our current party. I belive that that the neocons are big spenders just like the democrats. Instead of big government the neocons support big business. I support neither of these ideas. Government should allow people to live and run their own lives. If anyone is from my area I would like to hear from you on how to support Ron Paul.

Great Forum!

 

[Tin_Foil_Hat]

Hello all, Jeff from Ohio here. I'm a painting contractor in the process of moving to the Poconos in PA.

I found this forum while searching for one spot where I can find plenty of resources and links about Ron Paul. I'm behind him 100% and ready to do battle with the dim witted.

 

[Pedrique]

My name's Pete, I'm 33 years old and live in Texas with wife and daughter. I work in education and technology.

Lifelong republican, and like someone earlier said - I swallowed the red pill when I came across Ron Paul. I think its time to kick a little ass and rescue Morpheus if you know what I'm saying.

 

[qednick]

Don't forget to add yourselves to RP's "buddymap" if you haven't already done so. It's a good way of seeing visually who's near you.

http://www.buddymapping.com/maps/ronpaul

 

[cujothekitten]

Welcome everyone!

 

[wwycher]

Hello Dr. Paul supporters

My name is Wyche and I live in Richmond Va. and Dr. Paul is my hero. There has been no one in my lifetime who has represented what a hero really means, before Ron Paul ran for president. I am 38 years old and I have rarely voted and have never felt truly passionate for any nominee, before Ron Paul ran for president. I did however vote for Lord Bush in 2000. I was fooled, along with many other Christians. Not this time, oh no, not this time. I am gearing up this campaign. Highway Blogs, Public Acceess TV and anything else I can think of to keep these globalist pigs out the White House. Let me know if anybody needs help with anything to support Ron Paul.

 

[the man with the plan]

My name is Robert,
I live in pleasanton CA and I consider my self to be a conservative republican. Not a neoconservative like our current party. I belive that that the neocons are big spenders just like the democrats. Instead of big government the neocons support big business. I support neither of these ideas. Government should allow people to live and run their own lives. If anyone is from my area I would like to hear from you on how to support Ron Paul.

Great Forum!