We are over half a million STRONG

[Mani]

I counted votes from each primary and caucus and we are at 569,059, and that's only 29 states so far.

This doesn't include votes that didn't count (my wife's absentee ballot was not counted and I still haven't received an answer). Other provisional ballots were thrown out as we know, and others did not register to vote in time for closed primaries.

So we are even MORE than HALF a million.

I'm sure we are over a MILLION strong (just in the US).

That truly is an amazing number. That is much more than a few spammers on the internet.

That's a large enough group of people, enough activists that can make a difference in our country.

When we put our strength together we can make a change.

The Revolution needs to become local. Thousands and thousands of us at the state and local levels need to put our resources together and ELECT the right people in congress!

We need people running the RP platform to get into congress. We can draw our strength, resources, and support from our REVOLUTION brothers and sisters across the state and nation, and get the right people elected!

We need to build a team for Ron Paul in Congress whether he's in the white house or not.

This is how we can bring about this REVOLUTION!

There are SO MANY of US! Together we can achieve our goals of PEACE, PROSPERITY, and FREEDOM!

 

[AFM]

Half a million strong vs. 150 million retarded.

 

[bcreps85]

Half a million strong vs. 150 million retarded.

There is a difference though. We are half a million WILLING TO FIGHT.

None of the Hillary, Obama, Huckabee, or McCain voters are willing to fight, we are.

 

[Mani]

There is a difference though. We are half a million WILLING TO FIGHT.

None of the Hillary, Obama, Huckabee, or McCain voters are willing to fight, we are.

EXACTLY!

150 million SHEEP!

That half a million can make a difference in EACH of our COMMUNITIES.

 

[KevinDW78]

That's depressing. Ross Perot had nearly 20 million votes in 1992 and we are only 2.5% of what he got?

 

[coyote_sprit]

That's depressing. Ross Perot had nearly 20 million votes in 1992 and we are only 2.5% of what he got?

Then again people weren't as stupid back then a lot has happened in 16 years.

 

[Doriath]

For comparison purposes, back in 1988 when Paul ran in the general on the Libertarian ticket, he got 431,750 votes nationwide.

 

[blakjak]

If all that voted so far gave $100 - thats $56 million.

 

[Mani]

For comparison purposes, back in 1988 when Paul ran in the general on the Libertarian ticket, he got 431,750 votes nationwide.

Those were probably registered Libertarians, who may be more active then the average person, I'm not sure.

However, I do think we are a powerful group.

Remember this saying:

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.


We are much more than a small group, but we are committed and we CAN make a difference.

 

[AgentOrange]

Many, many people can't vote in caucauses and others refuse to vote in the primaries because they don't want to declare a party. To have 500,000 votes out of the 25 states so far is not bad--undoubtedly there are many, many more people in those states who can't or won't be voting until the general election.

 

[Dark_Horse_Rider]

That's depressing. Ross Perot had nearly 20 million votes in 1992 and we are only 2.5% of what he got?

Didn't he also have the benefit of media coverage ? And deep pockets ?

 

[Mani]

Didn't he also have the benefit of media coverage ? And deep pockets ?

Yes. And it was a GENERAL election, not a primary.

He wasn't attacked and ridiculed until the last couple of months. He was actually leading in some polls in the summer.

 

[jacmicwag]

Baby steps first.

 

[Dave Pedersen]

Believe in the message of freedom.

Freedom is popular. As the noose of tyranny tightens freedom will shine even brighter. As our economy weakens Dr. Paul's message will ring more true. The evils our enemy imposes upon us strengthen the teeth of our message and this is our hidden advantage. Even as those who wish to subdue us gain their successes they also undo themselves.

 

[angelatc]

That's depressing. Ross Perot had nearly 20 million votes in 1992 and we are only 2.5% of what he got?

That was in the Presidential election. Primary votes can't be honestly compared to that.

 

[hrdman2luv]

There is a difference though. We are half a million WILLING TO FIGHT.

None of the Hillary, Obama, Huckabee, or McCain voters are willing to fight, we are.

When you use the word fight. I suspect you mean donations, voting, canvassing etc etc..........

Our fighting is what has gotten Ron Pauls support as strong as it is. It is alos why the other candidates are leading in the polls, primaries and delegates.
Ron Paul states the reasons why we were attacked on 9/11. We all know why. What we, and HQ, need to realize that if Ron Paul is going to be able to get his message across to the others, is that
"NONODY CARES OR UNDERSTAND THE FRIGGIN GOLD STANDARD!!!!!!!!!!!! NOBODY CARES OR EVEN THINKS THAT ABOLISHING THE IRS OR THE INCOME TAX IS EVEN A VIABLE SOLUTION!!!!!!!!!!!"

For pete's sake people. It all about the war, economy, paying your bills, fuel costs, etc etc etc........Ron Pauls message needs to be simplified to the extreme.
Remember when John Kerry said "I voted for it before I voted against it"????
Most people didn't understand that right away. Not that they were stupid. But because it wasn't worded right. Same thing with Ron Paul Gold Standard and income tax speeches.

I believe Ron Paul is a financial guru. And he needs to remember that most people don't know what he knows. They don't understand it. And that he is talking over most peoples head.

And this thing about "appealing to younger voters"...........Was that his decision? Or some ding bat at HQ? Most young people don't vote. They blog, date, study, party, and work. But they don't vote. Just look at the stats on the exit polls. You have less than 10% of young voters and always over 60% of people over 30.

I'm 37 and Ron Paul appeals to me. And I keep up with politics. Most people my age, are worried about whats going to happen to this country and our kids future. Young people are just looking for something to do.

HQ needs to realize this if they are going to turn things around.

 

[RonPaulFTFW]

i think 14 million voted for democrats and 8 million voted for Republicans yeterday.

Shows you what a minority we are and why we had a better chance stealing democrats (young ones) than republicans.

 

[sajorojas]

For comparison purposes, back in 1988 when Paul ran in the general on the Libertarian ticket, he got 431,750 votes nationwide.

That is extremely depressing.

 

[pathis]

That was in the Presidential election. Primary votes can't be honestly compared to that.

+1 Exactly

 

[ShowMeLiberty]

By the time we got to Tuesday, we were half a million strong?

"We are stardust
We are golden..."

(just a little flashback/humor for us older folks. )