Question for International Ron Paul supporters

[Chase]

One of the remarkable things I've noticed in these forums is that there are a lot of international Ron Paul supporters. I can imagine someone from another country learning a bit about US politics and hearing of a person they agree with, but I have to admit that I'm surprised when I see someone outside of the US participating in the campaign. It's *great* to have you guys, but I'm just curious, why do you do it?

 

[chiplitfam]

For the same reasons we are doing it. To help inspire their own countries.

 

[maxmerkel]

to have a refuge when socialism becomes too oppressive over here

 

[JoBurke]

have you thught about the fact that there are thousands of us that simply live oversees? we love Dr. Paul and his message too!

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[MayTheRonBeWithYou]

I think most of our international supporters like Ron because he is anti-war, but I doubt they really understand or like his libertarian message, since Europeans tend to be socialist-leaning. I'm sure there are exceptions to this, however.

 

[jake]

One of the remarkable things I've noticed in these forums is that there are a lot of international Ron Paul supporters. I can imagine someone from another country learning a bit about US politics and hearing of a person they agree with, but I have to admit that I'm surprised when I see someone outside of the US participating in the campaign. It's *great* to have you guys, but I'm just curious, why do you do it?

I'm a business owner from Canada and these are my top 3 reasons:

1) tired of the foreign policy of the USA policing and bullying
2) as a business owner who sells primarily to the USA, we need a strong economy south of the border www.shopsharksystems.com
3) general interest in politics and the effects of the internet on the vote

 

[Ozwest]

I'm an X-Yank of 23 years, with 16 family members in the U.S.

I love America and Australia, and want peace and prosperity for the world.

 

[querty]

Mostly because he's a libertarian but I also think it would influence people and shift opinions over here (most Swedish people believe that all republicans = neocons and warmongerers).

 

[querty]

Mostly because he's a libertarian but I also think it would influence people and shift opinions over here (most Swedish people believe that all republicans = neocons and warmongerers).

It's also thrilling to see a politician who you agree with on almost every single thing (abortion is the exception).

 

[Hawkwing]

Im a Swedish medical student and libertarian that hopes to be able to work in the US later on. Ron Paul would be so great to have as president. In Sweden noone talks about liberty, everyone has just accepted the welfare state and the only debate is about how much the government should pay people that doesnt work and for the moment something about banning fireworks.

Ron Paul was btw called a house elf in my local paper today. Probably the first and only mention.

 

[Rebel Resource]

The revolutionary must be capable of trembling with indignation at any injustice, wherever it occurs.

There are no frontiers in this struggle. A victory for one people against imperialism is a victory for us all.

 

[stefans]

to have a refuge when socialism becomes too oppressive over here

+1

ever heard of the EU?
other continents are the only option if this continues.

 

[GHoeberX]

I think most of our international supporters like Ron because he is anti-war, but I doubt they really understand or like his libertarian message, since Europeans tend to be socialist-leaning. I'm sure there are exceptions to this, however.

I'm quite sure I understand the full message Every Ron Paul supporter (outside the US or not) has its own reason to support Ron Paul. Some as you say are anti-war and like for example Gravel as well; but I'm a convinced libertarian.

I was once asked by someone from Lewrockwell.com, to explain my point of view, which I did:
http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/017754.html

When explaining, I prefer to keep it simple, but to go more in depth, every boy or girl is being taught nowadays how fantastic democracy is and how much we should expand it over the rest of the world. But one could argue that democracy is 'the dictature of the majority'. The bigger the government, the more the majority can decide over a minority.

Now I'm close to start writing huge posts about smaller government etc. but I think I made my point already.

 

[mkpdavies]

I am a British Ron Paul supporter, but I have always loved America.

Bush almost made me change all that, but I realise it isn't the people's fault, as we get exactly the same sheep hearding techniques here in Britain.

Well I say Britain, but really we are now just a slave state to the EU. They infiltrated our political class a long time ago, just like the Neocons did yours.

The reality is we are now in a global war for freedom. There are a number of key battles going on across the world. One all freedom loving people should be doing their bit for.

Destroying the European Union is our primary focus, but it is a battle we are taking a beating on at the moment. Not enough people have woken up and got a whiff of the coffee here yet. Sure most British people dislike the EU, but they don't realise that the three main poilitcal parties are bought and paid for. For now we are treading water on this front.


You guys in the States have a golden opportunity though. You have got what we haven't. A true standard bearer. A man with integrity, principle and a record to back it up. If you guys (with support from us) can pull off a grassroots revolution, then the odds start looking better for the rest of us.

Of course, if you do pull it off, people like me will hope you will remember our support and help us in our key battles which will come not long after!

 

[MayTheRonBeWithYou]

I'm quite sure I understand the full message Every Ron Paul supporter (outside the US or not) has its own reason to support Ron Paul. Some as you say are anti-war and like for example Gravel as well; but I'm a convinced libertarian.

I was once asked by someone from Lewrockwell.com, to explain my point of view, which I did:
http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/017754.html

When explaining, I prefer to keep it simple, but to go more in depth, every boy or girl is being taught nowadays how fantastic democracy is and how much we should expand it over the rest of the world. But one could argue that democracy is 'the dictature of the majority'. The bigger the government, the more the majority can decide over a minority.

Now I'm close to start writing huge posts about smaller government etc. but I think I made my point already.

I was mainly talking about the casual support for Paul overseas. I'm sure there are plenty of people who are really down with the full message, but it's easy to understand why his war message alone would be enough for a lot of international people.

 

[scooter]

I have relatives in Germany and the message I get is that most of the populous over there hates the EU and the European style of socialism, but these things have already been forced upon them.

The USA is really the last stand for the idea of liberty, so I can see why foreigners support it whole-heartedly. All of my relatives certainly do.

I'll make this promise. If we can squash this with the Ron Paul movement here, I will 100% support any such movement by European citizens.

 

[mbrebstock]

I think most of our international supporters like Ron because he is anti-war, but I doubt they really understand or like his libertarian message, since Europeans tend to be socialist-leaning. I'm sure there are exceptions to this, however.

i'm from germany and i think i understand his libertarian message

and i like him because he is anti war - but i was not anti war before i have heard about ron paul.

 

[werdd]

I am a British Ron Paul supporter, but I have always loved America.

Bush almost made me change all that, but I realise it isn't the people's fault, as we get exactly the same sheep hearding techniques here in Britain.

Well I say Britain, but really we are now just a slave state to the EU. They infiltrated our political class a long time ago, just like the Neocons did yours.

The reality is we are now in a global war for freedom. There are a number of key battles going on across the world. One all freedom loving people should be doing their bit for.

Destroying the European Union is our primary focus, but it is a battle we are taking a beating on at the moment. Not enough people have woken up and got a whiff of the coffee here yet. Sure most British people dislike the EU, but they don't realise that the three main poilitcal parties are bought and paid for. For now we are treading water on this front.


You guys in the States have a golden opportunity though. You have got what we haven't. A true standard bearer. A man with integrity, principle and a record to back it up. If you guys (with support from us) can pull off a grassroots revolution, then the odds start looking better for the rest of us.

Of course, if you do pull it off, people like me will hope you will remember our support and help us in our key battles which will come not long after!

+500000

 

[mbrebstock]

I was mainly talking about the casual support for Paul overseas. I'm sure there are plenty of people who are really down with the full message, but it's easy to understand why his war message alone would be enough for a lot of international people.

yes but since there is no media coverage in america for ron paul there is much less coverage in germany

-> only a few germans know that there exists a ron paul and i think almost every german ron paul supporter is down with his message - i think there is no casual support - at least in germany.

 

[PatriotOne]

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