The future of the Ron Paul Revolution

[JasonM]

I think it's prudent to start thinking about what to do beyond the primaries and beyond the 2008 elections regardless of whether Ron Paul makes it or not.

Electing Ron Paul as president is only step 1 to the real revolution. What we really need is a lot of Ron Pauls in Congress, or else we will be left with what we started with.

The only way that we will ever make a difference is if we infiltrate the Republican party at all levels and nominate people who believe essentially all the same things as Ron Paul. It means that we have to take it to the next level and some of us may have to start trying to start getting candidates from within our own ranks and pushing them forward through the local republican primaries, and then subsequently getting them elected.

The various 3rd parties around the US are not going to do anything worthwhile or get anything accomplished as they are. What they need to do is infiltrate the main parties and run for their nomination, not run separate from them. Given the low turnout rates for primaries around the nation, it would be infinitely easier for libertarian or constitution parties to push through a candidate with their values into one or both of the major parties than to get on the ballots of every state.

We need more Ron Pauls in Congress, and we are the ones to supply them.

 

[ghemminger]

Very nice...

 

[Silverback]

If it weren't for the fact that I had WAY too much fun earlier in life I'd be running myself.

This is a good point. The Ron Paul movement contains within it the greatest political and philosophical minds of our time, for obvious reasons.

We should find positions for people like Edward Griffin too, either an appointment or an seat somewhere.

 

[JasonM]

That's a shame, but I think that as a collage student I am in a prime position to build up the ideal political resume and voting record. I am seriously considering a career in politics because of Ron Paul.

 

[ronpaulhawaii]

...I think that as a collage student I am in a prime position to build up the ideal political resume and voting record. I am seriously considering a career in politics because of Ron Paul.

That's really good to hear...

I kinda rejoined the "world", 'bout a decade ago, because of Dr. Paul,

 

[foofighter20x]

If it weren't for the fact that I had WAY too much fun earlier in life I'd be running myself.

Oh, come on... Don't cop out on that! A former drunk driving cokehead got elected president!

 

[nexalacer]

Repost cuz this OP posted twice:

While it's true that Presidents must be of one of the main two parties, Representatives have been elected as independents enough times to make it viable. Of course, it's EASIER to run as a part of a party, but if you're preaching the liberty message, I don't think it matters. If you do the footwork, you're likely to get elected as a representative, imo. People don't even usually know their representative or they know him as "that guy I voted for last time", or so it appears to me. Thus, if you get your name and message out it's likely to make for positive steps. Getting to the point.... if you really believe in this message, run for the house, get elected as whatever party you can, and let's get this revolution going!

As for myself, I am currently abroad getting some teaching experience, but as soon as I return, I am planning to make a shot for the house.
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