List of famous potential supporters?

Great Idea!

This is a great list to get started. Please list any Celebrities you can think of.
Ive built a page for Ron Paule called
www.myspace.com/Bands4ronpaul
To bring together bands/musicians and also artists/writers/videographers who are into the Music Culture to come together and discuss ideas for how to spread Ron Paul awareness and help motivate the movement.
Thus if I come accross some big celebrity bands/djs who join the page, I'll mention them on this thread if its still going. A list can get created over time and added to as it builds. Many people need to search around and find these celebrities to add to the list. Im doing the same thing for musicians right now. Good Luck! And Keep it up!
Oh also come check out Bands4RonPaul thanks!
 
If we could get Charlton Heston's endorsment millions of NRA members would follow suit. Since Ron Paul is a staunch defender of the Constitution, and pro-gun, I can see it happening.
 
We totally need a South Park spoof of Ron Paul. The creators are known Libertarians, too. I bet they'd do it.

This is a winner. I was already trying to fiure out how to suggest to those guys that they could easily make a South park episode out of the farcical events of the 2nd debate. Anyone know how to send those guys suggestions?
 
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Penn Jillette. I think he would probably support Ron Paul. However, he might have a little trouble with Ron's religious feelings due to his hard core atheist beliefs.

It is a shame he doesn't have his regular radio show any more. It would have been a great forum.
 
How do we get in touch with Jesse Ventura? He could be VP/Bodyguard for Dr. Paul.
He sounds basically libertarian.

From wikiquote,
I don't believe we need the government's help as much as some think we do. That belief sets me apart from the Democrats, since their way of dealing with everything is to tax and spend.

I also believe that government has no business telling us how we should live our lives. I think our lifestyle choices should be left up to us. What we do in our private lives is none of the government's business. That position rules out the Republican Party for me. As the cliché says, "I don't want Democrats in the boardroom and I don't want Republicans in the bedroom."

There are a lot of good causes out there, but they can't possibly all be served by government. The Constitution guarantees us our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That's all. It doesn't guarantee our rights to charity.

The government is not a parent. We can't expect the government to always be there, ready to bail us out. When we make decisions in life, we have to be willing to live with the consequences. We can't expect the government to help us get back on our feet every time we make a bad decision.

We've gotten into the bad habit of overlegislating. I believe in the America people's ability to govern themselves. If government would just get out of the way and allow them to lead their lives as they choose, they will succeed.

Remember that government doesn't earn one single dollar it spends. In order for you to get money from the government, that money must first be taken from somebody else.

Government works less efficiently when it begins to grow out of control and takes on more and more of the responsibilities that belong to the citizens.
 
Matt Groening is a viable possibility, yeah?

Trey Parker and Matt Stone made clear their stance in 2004 with Team America and I recently heard they're most likely to support Hillary on the basis of how strange it would be to have her as president, which is very unfortunate to hear. Perhaps they'll come around and at least find a way to parody the neocons in some slight form by the time the second half of this season kicks off. With you 100% on that, mdh. Name recognition is vital. I personally still hear "who's Ron Paul?" too often for a guy vying for GOP nomination.

Hugh Hefner, Snoop Dogg, Tommy Chong and Howard Stern would provide an edgier support, but almost any support is beneficial. Honestly, I think there's a breaking point Faux News will reach where their smears will eventually rub their viewers the wrong way, but they've yet to max out.

A strong, relatively controversy-free candidate for support with good media reach on ABC's 20/20 is John Stossel. He's announced his support at recent lectures in New Hampshire, but I wish he'd be more vocal about it. According to Students for Ron Paul, he finds Paul intriguing in thought, but a bit dull as a speaker.

Chris Rock is another potential supporter, as well as Keanu Reeves. (a bit of a sidenote, but did anyone besides myself enjoy the film adaptation of A Scanner Darkly?)

The main problem lies in finding a way to get any of these celebrities involved, especially when the only news on cable television demeans the man (as well as ourselves...all 83 of we 'viral' beings) and he's only included in polls after we write in requesting fair treatment.
 
I sent an email to the creators of South Park a few days ago. I can totally see a hilarious episode. Unfortunately most Americans don't educate themselves on the issues. Kind of like getting Pearl Harbor history from Ben Affleck and Josh Harnett... but what a funny South Park episode and if you can wrap the vitamin of truth in a chewable kids form... all the better!

Too bad Mel Gibson is considered a kook these days. His roles in The Patriot and Braveheart (and if you believe Michelle Malkin- Conspiracy Theory) remind me of Ron Paul!
 
What about fellow Texan Matthew McConaughey- got busted for pot smoking and naked bongo playing in his own home. Sounds like a Ron Paul supporter!

Dr. Phil! He always brags he can call a spade a spade. his line, "The best way to predict future behavior is past behavior." Sounds like a Ron Paul supporter! Hopefully he isn't owned by Oprah!

Sandra Bullock and Jesse James- Texan and a biker. I think we need to tap into our bkier population. I am trying to get Ron Paul to speak at Biketoberfest while in town for the debates in Orlando.

The producers of Family Guy- they did an episode where to get elected a character kept saying, "911" and "terrorist"
 
I just sent this to Dr. Phil,

Dr. Phil

I am a loyal viewer and many times have heard you say, "I can call a spade a spade." and , "The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior." Well, now is the time this country needs that ability and wisdom. Your fellow Texan- Dr. Ron Paul is trying to lead this nation back to what the Father's had in mind. The media is shutting him out and failing to report on his massive amount of online support. Not just supporters but passionate supporters like myself. PLEASE go to his website www.ronpaul2008.com and see for yourself. Please have him on your show and let the nation see that in 2008 we don't have to "choose between the worse of two evils."
 
The producers of Family Guy- they did an episode where to get elected a character kept saying, "911" and "terrorist"

Unfortunately, I doubt Seth Mcfarlane would offer much support. He would probably be more inclined to support democratic candidates.

I've been getting real tired of the way he keeps slipping his left wing politics into the show. I can understand his dislike of the George Bush and the republicans, but thinking that everything would magically be better if the democrats were in charge is incredibly foolish. He is also incredibly anti-gun.
 
seriously - Screw McFarlane

Unfortunately, I doubt Seth Mcfarlane would offer much support. He would probably be more inclined to support democratic candidates.

I've been getting real tired of the way he keeps slipping his left wing politics into the show. I can understand his dislike of the George Bush and the republicans, but thinking that everything would magically be better if the democrats were in charge is incredibly foolish. He is also incredibly anti-gun.

He is freaking delusional about that there is so much difference b/n Dems and Pubs. I mean sure, GW is about the worse president ever, but it is not like our country would be magically healed if we had Al Gore. He is pro big beauracracy and anti-gun. Essentially he is a welfare state idiot.
 
Seth is definitely a Dem supporter, though despite his squishy politics he makes a mean champagne risotto. What is funny: both Congressman Paul and Seth McFarland have ties to Duke, but I believe that is where their convergence ends.

Mike Judge is definitely a "closeted" supporter of Ron. In '96-'97 the start-up music on 203 Canon House office computers was that of "King of the Hill". Most of the staffers, especially Norm, were convinced the fictitious town in the series, Arlen, Texas, was in Ron's district. Norm even had/has a dance... and if you've ever had the pleasure of watching Norm dance to the KOTH theme music while wearing his "The King (Elvis) meets the President (Nixon)" threadbare t-shirt, you've had the pleasure of knowing first rate sudden comedy.

Reason Magazine has published articles fleshing out the connection: much of the "situational comedy" in "King of the Hill" is based on the theories of F.A. Hayek, especially those involving the State agencies and their meddling in the lives of Hank and his family.

Clint Eastwood's cardboard cut-out from "Fist Full of Dollars" formerly adorned the refrigerator in 203 Canon.

The list is long, actually...but most of the celebrities listed on the AforSG and LP web site are more libertarian than constitutionalist.

The thing is, based on observation, it is pretty evident Congressman Paul is not big on celebrity endorsement despite receiving hundreds of personal letters of thanks from top-tier celebrities from all over the world. There is a fine line between endorsement and the cult of personality, a line that Congressman Paul never crosses. Of course, he appreciates the support, but at the same time (and this is strictly my opinion,) people often confuse the Congressman for something he is not: a politician, as opposed to a citizen-statesman (there is a difference). Congressman Paul does what he does, so others can do what they do, with a view to eventually never having to do anything by letting the Constitution do the "talking."

I also think some of the views expressed in the forum are ever so slightly short-sighted. In other words, I am of the opinion that we're observing the greatest schism in American Politics since the Civil War in so far as this is the beginning of the redefinition of both major parties. On one side, you have Ron; on the other, the rest of the political landscape (though a few candidates intermittently visit Ron's side of the line.) The American Political Tradition is evolving, and in a couple of years time, the left-right association will be a thing of the past... an indirect objective of Congressman Paul's for the better part of his political tenure.

As the movement gains momentum, and it will, this difference will become evident and as it does I believe more will be done in the mainstream pop circles to both worship and vilify this changing perspective. After all, most celebrity is built on the act of creation; the only candidate in this race, and really the only representative in American Politics that advocates unfettered creative fidelity free of subsidy and entangling alliances, and thus truly creative, is Ron Paul.

Before closing, I saw Greenspan listed. As many well know, Greenspan was a devotee of Ayn Rand for the early part of his career. Though he stepped into a Statist mess in running the Fed, much of his commentary before and after his tenure there is staunchly libertarian, including but not limited to his most recent commentary regarding "private currency" as the next big thing. You'll also find that Greenspan engaged Congressman Paul with a respect and reverence that he did not pay to others knowing full well though they may have disagreed on certain nuances of policy, Greenspan knew/knows that Congressman Paul did more than his homework to the point of completely understanding the entire apparatus, only to make a logical decision to oppose it. Greenspan was bought and paid for, almost begrudgingly so, and I think Greenspan maintained enough personal integrity to recognize a man of honor and principle free of compromise.
 
The thing is, based on observation, it is pretty evident Congressman Paul is not big on celebrity endorsement despite receiving hundreds of personal letters of thanks from top-tier celebrities from all over the world.


How do you know what kind of mail he gets based on observation? Who said he is receiving hundreds of personal letters from top-tier celebrities?
 
Contacting Biker Groups

I think we need to tap into our bkier population. I am trying to get Ron Paul to speak at Biketoberfest while in town for the debates in Orlando.

Google ABATE
There are orgs in every state and each seems to have their own web address.
Here is California's:
http://www.abate.org/

The state ABATE orgs seem to be independent with the same goals for Biker's Rights.
ABATE stands for:
American Bikers Aimed Toward Education or
A Brotherhood for Awareness, Training and Education or
A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments
Depending on what state you visit, but they all share the same goals.

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Let me clarify:

Congressman Paul receives correspondence from all over the world on a daily basis.
In fact, Congressman Paul in years past received more individual campaign contributions that any other person in the Beltway, and currently is easily within the top 20, year after year. Most of these contributions are no more than a couple of dollars. Most of these contributions are from people outside of his congressional district, especially after he authors a bill to get the US out of the UN, a bill that he discusses on C-span from the House floor, or vis a vis media reports that Dr. No is "at it again."

Over the course of his career, he has received letters (though the exact number, I do not know) from celebrities, as well as regular people like you and me. This said, judging by the correspondence that adorns the walls of the places the good Congressman inhabits, this number is quite large. These wall adornments include accolades from watch-dog policy groups (some of whom maintain "sitting" celebrity board members.)

He is regularly asked to write forewords of books, of varying sorts. He is frequently asked to read and comment on books on all sorts of policy, thus asked to provide quotations/evaluations on said books.

Lew Rockwell, based on what I think I know, was formerly Congressman Paul's Chief of Staff or LD in the '80's. Congressman Paul is/was a sitting board member of the Mises Institute...an institution that has indirectly developed many young economists (including the likes of Hernando de Soto in Peru) and courted economists that are household names, like Uncle Milty.

I know this as I formerly opened his congressional mail and composed replies on Quorum--the house office correspondence database.
 
I still think Rudy reminds me of Elmer Fudd. I'm gowna get those teworwist.
 
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