An Open Letter to the Ron Paul Campaign and his Supporters
The United States of America urgently and desperately needs Ron Paul as President. Due to this obvious fact, the entire Ron Paul for President campaign (the official campaign and grassroots organizers) need to re-affirm that nothing short of a total VICTORY in Tampa -- IN WHICH THE NOMINATION IS SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED -- is our singular desire, focus, and goal.
In fact, making sure Ron Paul is the Republican nominee for President is all that matters in this election cycle, period. If other good things are obtained in the process of accomplishing this goal, that is fine. But we must realize nothing short of having a true SMALL GOVERNMENT and PRO-LIBERTY candidate, as President of the United States, will have any significant impact towards restoring our nation.
If we are to move forward towards victory, the entire Ron Paul nation must agree to and reassert five basic truths loudly and boldly, to everyone who has ears to hear or eyes to read.
First, we will do whatever it takes to ensure that Ron Paul obtains the nomination. Regardless the path we must follow to accomplish this goal, we will pressure forward, as long as it is non-violent, peaceful, and lawful. If the misguided followers of other candidates are offended by our successes they can complain all they want. If the enemies of liberty make false accusations against us they can keep spreading lies. If the establishment big-wigs feel threatened by our progress they can try to stop us. But we will not slow down, will never back down, and will not stop moving forward. This is a revolution that cannot be stopped, and we will not tread lightly to avoid the wrath of the establishment. Although this is a peaceful, lawful, and non-violent revolution, it is still a revolution. When revolutions take place they are rarely serene and free of controversy. If this one gets a little noisy (but respectful) at times, so be it. The most important battles in history were not always quiet, and this one will be no different.
Secondly, we recognize that for Ron Paul or Rand Paul to accept a slot as vice president is totally unacceptable, and would be against the principles this campaign has fought for all this time. The so called Republican named Romney is really a big government, crony capitalist who has no understanding of the concepts we hold dear. By his very words we know he has no desire to significantly limit the role of government, reduce spending, promote peace, and restore our freedoms. Just like Obama, he would expand the intrusion of government into our lives, while continuing to promote military interventionism abroad. Unlike Ron Paul, a "Champion of Liberty", Romney is a hand of tyranny that seeks to exert more influence over us all. No true liberty candidate could campaign with such an individual, and the supporters of Ron Paul will not even consider the possibility.
Third, we recognize that changing the platform of the Republican party is totally futile. The establishment Republicans will ignore any changes to the platform that are made. They already ignore many aspects of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which are founding documents of this nation. Why should we think that they would respect changes to the party platform? Such changes cannot be seen as one of our goals, because we do not have time to focus on them. All of our effort must be to make sure Ron Paul wins the nomination, because only a true small government candidate as President of the United States will make a difference. With the ability to veto legislation, undo unconstitutional executive orders, pardon non-violent individuals guilty of victimless crimes, bring our troops home, and to use the pulpit of the presidency, Ron Paul would make a difference: a big difference.
Fourth, we will redouble our efforts to make sure our fellow Ron Paul supporters are supported in every way that is needed. This includes helping them obtain legal council, getting them parliamentarians, training in Roberts Rules, providing all the preparation they need to win caucuses, and getting them financial support. Just because the official campaign is not going to be active in certain states, does not mean WE WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THE BUSINESS OF GETTING THE JOB DONE.
Fifth, the campaign is not ending anywhere. We are the campaign, and we are moving forward with or without the help, approval, or blessing of the official HQ or Jesse Benton. From this point on, we are redoubling our efforts to be the most knowledgeable, effective, prepared, and ORGANIZED supporters of any Presidential candidate in the history of this nation. With or without the "official" campaign's involvement, we are going to push in every possible way that is legal and lawful to win every delegate possible, in EVERY state. Then when Tampa comes around, we will have the knowledge and experience needed to WIN.
That's right, WIN!
-- Not to back down to the establishment and graciously give up to avoid offending other Republicans...
-- Not to refrain from using our KNOWLEDGE OF THE RULES to turn the convention around in our favor...
-- Not to "make a deal" with Romney for a VP slot, platform changes, speaking time, etc....
We are going to WIN and obtain a VICTORY in Tampa. We realize nothing else is acceptable, and are going to find a way to MAKE THIS HAPPEN. It will take work and a renewed focus, but we can start immediately!
If the "official" campaign gets in our way, well, we are still moving forward too.
Lets make this campaign a legendary victory in the textbooks of the future.
The United States of America urgently and desperately needs Ron Paul as President. Due to this obvious fact, the entire Ron Paul for President campaign (the official campaign and grassroots organizers) need to re-affirm that nothing short of a total VICTORY in Tampa -- IN WHICH THE NOMINATION IS SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED -- is our singular desire, focus, and goal.
In fact, making sure Ron Paul is the Republican nominee for President is all that matters in this election cycle, period. If other good things are obtained in the process of accomplishing this goal, that is fine. But we must realize nothing short of having a true SMALL GOVERNMENT and PRO-LIBERTY candidate, as President of the United States, will have any significant impact towards restoring our nation.
If we are to move forward towards victory, the entire Ron Paul nation must agree to and reassert five basic truths loudly and boldly, to everyone who has ears to hear or eyes to read.
First, we will do whatever it takes to ensure that Ron Paul obtains the nomination. Regardless the path we must follow to accomplish this goal, we will pressure forward, as long as it is non-violent, peaceful, and lawful. If the misguided followers of other candidates are offended by our successes they can complain all they want. If the enemies of liberty make false accusations against us they can keep spreading lies. If the establishment big-wigs feel threatened by our progress they can try to stop us. But we will not slow down, will never back down, and will not stop moving forward. This is a revolution that cannot be stopped, and we will not tread lightly to avoid the wrath of the establishment. Although this is a peaceful, lawful, and non-violent revolution, it is still a revolution. When revolutions take place they are rarely serene and free of controversy. If this one gets a little noisy (but respectful) at times, so be it. The most important battles in history were not always quiet, and this one will be no different.
Secondly, we recognize that for Ron Paul or Rand Paul to accept a slot as vice president is totally unacceptable, and would be against the principles this campaign has fought for all this time. The so called Republican named Romney is really a big government, crony capitalist who has no understanding of the concepts we hold dear. By his very words we know he has no desire to significantly limit the role of government, reduce spending, promote peace, and restore our freedoms. Just like Obama, he would expand the intrusion of government into our lives, while continuing to promote military interventionism abroad. Unlike Ron Paul, a "Champion of Liberty", Romney is a hand of tyranny that seeks to exert more influence over us all. No true liberty candidate could campaign with such an individual, and the supporters of Ron Paul will not even consider the possibility.
Third, we recognize that changing the platform of the Republican party is totally futile. The establishment Republicans will ignore any changes to the platform that are made. They already ignore many aspects of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which are founding documents of this nation. Why should we think that they would respect changes to the party platform? Such changes cannot be seen as one of our goals, because we do not have time to focus on them. All of our effort must be to make sure Ron Paul wins the nomination, because only a true small government candidate as President of the United States will make a difference. With the ability to veto legislation, undo unconstitutional executive orders, pardon non-violent individuals guilty of victimless crimes, bring our troops home, and to use the pulpit of the presidency, Ron Paul would make a difference: a big difference.
Fourth, we will redouble our efforts to make sure our fellow Ron Paul supporters are supported in every way that is needed. This includes helping them obtain legal council, getting them parliamentarians, training in Roberts Rules, providing all the preparation they need to win caucuses, and getting them financial support. Just because the official campaign is not going to be active in certain states, does not mean WE WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THE BUSINESS OF GETTING THE JOB DONE.
Fifth, the campaign is not ending anywhere. We are the campaign, and we are moving forward with or without the help, approval, or blessing of the official HQ or Jesse Benton. From this point on, we are redoubling our efforts to be the most knowledgeable, effective, prepared, and ORGANIZED supporters of any Presidential candidate in the history of this nation. With or without the "official" campaign's involvement, we are going to push in every possible way that is legal and lawful to win every delegate possible, in EVERY state. Then when Tampa comes around, we will have the knowledge and experience needed to WIN.
That's right, WIN!
-- Not to back down to the establishment and graciously give up to avoid offending other Republicans...
-- Not to refrain from using our KNOWLEDGE OF THE RULES to turn the convention around in our favor...
-- Not to "make a deal" with Romney for a VP slot, platform changes, speaking time, etc....
We are going to WIN and obtain a VICTORY in Tampa. We realize nothing else is acceptable, and are going to find a way to MAKE THIS HAPPEN. It will take work and a renewed focus, but we can start immediately!
If the "official" campaign gets in our way, well, we are still moving forward too.
Lets make this campaign a legendary victory in the textbooks of the future.
