Where Were You Before Ron Paul?

[tbone717]

There is always room for anarchists in the political scene



Being an anarchist doesn't mean one is apathetic. I'm an anarchist and am very far from apathetic or uninvolved in politics.

I did not state that he was apathetic but merely using the available choices. I couldn't come up with a choice for every conceivable scenario. This is more about party registration prior to 08/12 than political persuasion.

 

[tsetsefly]

Me too, especially when I think of my cousin who got killed in Iraq. I actually helped put a man in office that ended up killing one of my relatives.

+2 , except mine was in 04, so I feel even worse... I was pretty much pro liberty in all areas by then, against the drug war, against, government interference int he economy, health care , education... Still didn't understand teh fed and gold standard and why we were really fighting those wars.

I voted Libertarian for everything else but in the end couldn't vote for Badnarik and since I hated Kerry I voted for that asshole Bush, ugh, all I can say is I regretted right after and I am embarrased to admit it even on a forum... Ugh, I can remember I had pressure from my family who in the end where happy I voted for Bush yuk! they will all vote Rp now though

 

[TheGrinch]

It is offical. Paul is a synonym for grace:



Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,

That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.

 

[camp_steveo]

I voted independent, but I was a registered Repub. I never voted strictly party line. In fact, I voted for John Kerry in 2004. That was my way of say "Fuck You George" from my barracks in Baghdad.

 

[tbone717]

My own personal story for those who haven't read it before:

I grew up in a GOP family. My parents and grandparents both supported Reagan and Goldwater. My grandfather was even a Taft supporter back in the 40's and 50's . He would say, "We'll never have another one like Coolidge". So it was natural for me when I turned 18 in 1988 to look for a candidate that was like the ones my family had always supported. I liked Kemp in 88, but he never gained any traction, and by the time PA voted in the primaries Bush had the nomination. I heard about Ron Paul from a radio program hosted by Irv Homer on WWDB in Philadelphia. Homer, by the way, was the VP selection on the America First ticket in 1972. So I voted for Paul in 88, and that was the start of my involvement in the libertarian wing of the GOP. Over the last 25 years I have worked as an activists off and on for a number of races from Presidential all the way down to local elections. I did for a brief time jump ship and went to the CP, but that was very short lived as I realized I could be more effective working within the GOP then being on the outside.

So that's my background in a nutshell. It is refreshing to hear all the different stories of how we all got to this place where we are now.

 

[Nicholas F.]

I was/am an Independent that stands by traditional Christian values and have a voluntarily distributist economic view. I'm voting for Ron Paul because I respect him for standing by his principles and for being about persuading people to change their lives through love, not coercion.

In Christ,
Nicholas

 

[justatrey]

I voted for Ralph Nader, then John Kerry! Wow, that second one hurts to even think about. I still think Ralph Nader is a good guy, although I disagree with him on many issues now. But John Kerry?! All I can say is THANK YOU whoever made that "Who is Ron Paul?" sign which I spotted on the way home from work one day in 07.

 

[FreedomWon]

Voted for Dr. Paul in '88.
Dropped politics altogether until 07
when he decided to run.
Pretty much had the political perspective
of George Carlin.