We need a celebrity endorsement? Mel Gibson, Clint Eastwood?

[travismofo]

Of anyone I can think of who would endorse Paul (mind you I don't follow celebrities much), I would say Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Aren't they supposed to be Objectivists?

Jolie is CFR. They're both collectivist pigs.

 

[tcmaroc]

Dicaprio said that he liked him

 

[DrZ]

What about Tom Cruise? The two met on the Jay Leno set and apparently Tom was asking him some policy questions backstage.

 

[colecrowe]

Why do we keep hearing Mel Gibson--anti-Semite, John Mayer--that video is horrifically embarrassing, George Carlin--mocks religion especially Christianity (hint: really bad), Tom Cruise--Scientologist. All these people would turn off 90% of Republicans so bad it could be devastating (well maybe Mayer wouldn't 'turn off Repubs necessarily--but I know what would happen--O'Reilly, or Hannity, or Laura Ingraham, would say, Now this, John Mayer endorsed Ron Paul today, apparently because, quote, 'Ron Paul knows the Constitution'--as you can see him saying in this video where he clearly supports all of his positions.'

I am not saying I disrespect these people for these reasons (well, Mayer looked so stupid in that video it almost made me want to not like Ron Paul).

 

[Scaryclouds]

John Mayer didn't look super cool in that video, however, he does have a significant draw among the younger generation. So even if he did looks stupid in that video he would be an effective celebrity endorsement. If it was up to me, I'd say see if John Mayer is willing to public endorse Ron Paul.

Mel Gibson - No, Ron already has the potential racist problem from accepting the Neo-Nazi money, this will not help. Not to mention Mel is well pass his time and doesn't have a big draw.

Tom Cruise - He's nuts. Again no.

Leonardo DiCaprio - I'd say he would be a good celebrity endorsement.

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie - I personally don't like them... but I guess they would be good.

Personally I'm not so big on celebrity endorsements. I feel this way largely because a celebrity's influence, usually, far outweighs their knowledge. If I told you to vote for "person X," I would have to convince you that "person X" is a good choice by informing your of his/her positions, character, and ability to do what they say. If a celebrity says I support "person X" and you should to, you may vote for "person X" just because you liked Leo in "The Departed" (great movie btw) or a huge John Mayer fan. I find this damaging to a democratic society. Then again I find most other POTUS candidates far more damaging. So if a few celebrity endorsements play a role in Ron Paul getting elected, I guess it will be worth it. Somewhat machiavellian, but what are you going t do?

 

[Suzu]

How about Nick Nolte? Under a pic of him with Aaron Russo on this page, is the following blurb:

America: Freedom to Fascism Opened to Standing Ovations at Cannes!

The international audience at Cannes as well as the European media has been fascinated by Russo’s fiery diatribe against the direction America is heading. The discussion that followed the preview lasted for thirty minutes. Actor Nick Nolte, in Cannes for the premiere of “Over The Hedge,” joined Russo during the event. “The information in this film is something everybody has to know”, said Nolte, who was the lead actor in “Teachers,” a film produced by Russo.

 

[celticsman7]

Buchanan

What about Pat Buchanan? He'd be great. Bill Maher would help with many hard core liberals.

 

[colecrowe]

Pat Buchanan has said many times he will absolutely not endorse anyone.

 

[colecrowe]

btirpak2 >>>>>>>>
<<<<<I have joined IMDB to get the agents of the stars, but I will send multiple letters to multiple addresses. For example, I am sending a letter to Clint Eastwood, His Manager, His publicist, and his private production company. I found all of that in 10 minutes.>>>>

Clint Eastwood would be the coolest thing in the world. He is a self-described Libertarian. He is incredibly cool to incredibly more people (especially older and Repub types) than Norris. How bout we start a letter writing campaign NOW, today. Get the contact info, and get it to dailypaul, meetups, and everyone here to write. And, probably in a way more importantly, call Campaign and get them to call Mr. Eastwood! (We're sure he's not actually a progressive or anything? or anti-semite or super anti-Christian or anything?)

And he's a director! He could do Pauls commercials--maybe?--too expensive? Who knows!?

 

[Edward]

What about Donna D'Errico?

 

[expatinireland]

This has been on my mind for some time - wondering why no celebrities have endorsed Ron Paul as of yet?

This is really the domain of the official campaign and Dr. Paul's congressional staff to keep track of who has positive leanings towards Ron and actively solicit endorsements. I just wonder if they are doing this however?

Someone like Clint Eastwood or the Terminator Governor would be fine.

I guess you can't turn down unsolicited endorsements but Mel Gibson would definitely
hurt more than he would help.

 

[colecrowe]

Can someone with a number call the campaign about this and get back to us with their response? What is the best way to do a letter writing campaign to Eastwood? It seems like we could get him hundreds and hundreds of letters in just a few days.

 

[hrdman2luv]

Can someone with a number call the campaign about this and get back to us with their response? What is the best way to do a letter writing campaign to Eastwood? It seems like we could get him hundreds and hundreds of letters in just a few days.

I have been trying to get some Texas singers to take a look at Ron Paul. As in Pat Green, Jason Boland, Radney Foster adn some others that bring in BIG crowds in texas of teens to people in their 40's. These guys down here on the Texas Dancehall scene are real hellraiser's who can really bring in the votes and support from Ron Paul.
They ar closely tied to legends like WIllie Nelson, Waylon jennings, Gary P. Nunn, and Jerry Jeff Walker.
I will keep asking.

 

[TheNewYorker]

This has been on my mind for some time - wondering why no celebrities have endorsed Ron Paul as of yet?

Celebrities or well-known people that have endorsed Ron Paul:

Academia

• David Beito, Ph.D. [191] - professor of history at University of Alabama*
• Walter Block, Ph.D.[192] - professor of economics at Loyola University* and fellow at the Mises Institute*
• Jack Chambless, Ph.D.[193] - professor of economics at Valencia College*
• Joe Michael Cobb, Ph.D.[194] - retired professor of economics, Orange Coast College* and Saddleback College*
• Gary Galles, Ph.D.[195] - professor of economics at Pepperdine University*
• Walter E. Williams, Ph.D.[196] - professor of economics at George Mason University*
• Thomas E. Woods, Jr., Ph.D.[197] - author and resident historian at the Mises Institute*

*Affiliations listed for informational purposes only.

Entertainers

• Donna D'Errico[198] - Actress, model
• Bill Dumas[199] - Hollywood film producer
• Glen Jacobs[200] - WWE wrestler "Kane"
• Barry Manilow.[201] - Singer
• John Mayer[202] - Guitarist
• Sean Morley[203] - WWE wrestler "Val Venis"
• David Pasquesi [204] - Actor and comedian
• Aaron Russo (1943-2007)[205] - Hollywood film producer
• Doug Stanhope[206] - Comedian
• J. Michael Straczynski[207] - Creator of Babylon 5
• Jimmie Vaughan[208] - Blues guitarist
• The Evolutionaries[209] - New York industrial music group
• Virtuopath[210] - Acoustic musician
• Rockie Lynne[211] - Country music artist
• Krist Novoselic[212] - American rock musician best known as the bassist for Nirvana

Media

• James Bovard[citation needed] - Author and Columnist
• Tucker Carlson[citation needed] - Host of "Tucker"
• Vox Day[213] - Columnist
• Marc Emery[214] - Radio Station Manager
• Devvy Kidd[215] - political columnist.
• Texe Marrs[216] - Pastor, Author and Radio Host
• Bruce Alan Martin[217] - Radio host, "Long Island Liberty, with BAM", WUSB 90.1 FM Stony Brook, NY.
• Ilana Mercer[218] - Columnist
• Paul Mulshine[citation needed] - Journalist
• Peter Schiff[219] - Financial consultant and Fox News contributor
• Gary B. Smith[220] - Fox News Economics commentator
• Joseph Sobran[221] - Columnist
• G. Edward Griffin[222] - Author and Film Producer
• L. Neil Smith[223] - Author
• Jack Cafferty[224] - Host of "The Cafferty File"

Organizations

• Jefferson Republican Party [225]
• United Republicans of California [226]
• Reform Party of Ohio[227]

Government officials

• Karen Kwiatkowski[228] - Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel
• Andrew Napolitano[229] - Political Commentator and former New Jersey Superior Court Judge
• Michael Scheuer[230] - Former Head analyst at the CIA’s bin Laden Unit

Elected officials

• Bob Barr [231] - Former member of Congress (R-GA)
• Michael J. Doherty [232] - New Jersey State Legislator
• Paul Findley[233] - Former Member of Congress (R-IL)
• Barry Goldwater, Jr.[234] - Former Member of Congress (R-CA)
• Jim Guest[235] - Missouri State Representative
• Barbara Hagan[236] - right-to-life activist and former New Hampshire state representative.
• Paul Ingbretson [237] - New Hampshire State Representative
• Karen Johnson [238] - Arizona State Senator
• Walter Jones[239] - Member of Congress (R-NC)
• Tom Langlais [240] - former New Hampshire State Representative
• Jerry O'Neill[233] - Montana state representative
• Dick Randolph [241] - former Alaskan State Representative
• Steve Vaillancourt[233] - New Hampshire state representative
• Lowell Weicker[242] - former Senator and Connecticut governor

Other political

• Michael Badnarik[243] - 2004 Libertarian Party Presidential candidate
• Chuck Baldwin[244] - 2004 Constitution Party Vice-Presidential candidate.
• Pat Buchanan - Political analyst and 2000 Reform Party Presidential candidate.
• Jim Clymer[245] - Constitution Party National Chairman
• Frank Gonzalez[246][247] - 2008 Independent Congressional candidate in Florida
• Stephen P. Gordon[248] - former National Libertarian Party Communications Director
• Larry Kilgore[249] - 2008 Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas.
• Steve Kubby[250] - 2008 Libertarian Party Presidential candidate
• Michael Peroutka[251] - 2004 Constitution Party Presidential candidate
• Justin Raimondo[252] - 1996 Republican congressional candidate in California and Editorial Director of Antiwar.com
• Michael Charles Smith[253] - 2008 Republican Party presidential candidate.
• Theodore Terbolizard[254][255] - 2008 Republican Congressional candidate in California
• Kinky Friedman[256] - 2006 Texas gubernatorial candidate

Other

• Pastor John Killian[257] - Maytown Baptist Church, Maytown, Alabama
• Pastor Creighton Lovelace[258] - Danieltown Baptist Church, Forest City, North Carolina,
• Jacob G. Hornberger[259] - founder and president of The Future of Freedom Foundation. B.A. Economics, J.D., trial attorney, adjunct professor at the U. of Dallas.
• The Old School Conservatives, independent political organization[260]
• On November 21, 2007, Massachusetts venture capitalist Larry Lepard spent approximately $85,000 of his own money to purchase a full page advertisement in USA Today endorsing Ron Paul. [15] Although Lepard claims he was promised that the ad would appear in the newspaper's first section, the ad actually appeared in a different section. [16] An HTML version of the ad can be seen here. A PDF of the ad can be seen here.
• Dennis Hof, owner of the Moonlite Bunny Ranch in Carson City, Nevada.[261] Hof gave the endorsement at the request of his friend Tucker Carlson, who also supports Ron Paul.[262]

 

[angrydragon]

Some on the list haven't endorsed Ron Paul as of yet.

 

[Wingman]

this is a good idea

my suggestion is to begin to build a dialogue with selected/some celebrities

but before you do so, make sure you are able to have an informed discussion about how ron paul's policies could work. one of the current problems is that ron paul's policies are still germinating as ideas and have not bee fully expressed as how they can actually manifest themselves. so -- maybe begin a dialogue and discussion and learn with the celebrity?

and yes i like client eastwood as a possible endorser

maybe something along the lines of "he's not perfect but.. he seems tobe the right man for the times.." *dreams * lol

 

[expatinireland]

list of noteworthy libertarians

I found a list of noteworthy libertarians from different occupations.

A few names on the list from the entertainment field besides Clint Eastwood are Drew Carey, John Larroquette, Kurt Russell, Denis Leary and Tom Selleck.

Also listed is Dave Barry who is as always running for President himself and an endorsement of Ron Paul would ruin his quadrennial comedy routine.

The full list of Libertarian celebrities can be found at

http://www.theadvocates.org/celebrities.html

 

[user]

Even if you like Mel Gibson for some reason, does anyone here actually think an endorsement from him would help us right now?

 

[SocraticAce]

I like Clint Eastwood.
but...

IMO How awesome would it be to work out some kind of endorsement by Nicholas Cage and the National Treasure movie people! Some sort of secret message on the back of the Constitution endorsing Ron Paul, or some secret like that.

 

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