why should I donate?

[Mom4Ron]

I work hard for my money. (so hard for it, honey)

I want to donate more to the campaign, but there seem to be a lot of supporters who are bound and determined to kill the campaign with their scandalous behavior and make my donation be nothing but a waste.

Seriously, emailing threats and harassing people? Why not just go vote for Rudi and be done with it.

I'll donate again, because I believe in Congressman Paul, but I'll do it grudgingly knowing that some of his supporters are just waiting for the chance to show their asses again.

Grow the hell up, people. We represent Ron Paul and some of you are doing your damnedest to kill his campaign.

 

[Jeremy]

We are supporting Ron Paul, not a bunch of people who email a lot.

 

[snaFU]

seriously this is absolutely true.

 

[Mom4Ron]

We are supporting Ron Paul, not a bunch of people who email a lot.

Yeah and they are undoing the hard work of a lot of supporters, just so they can make themselves feel better.

I can't make them stop or grow up, but I can quit wasting my money if they're so damned intent on ensuring his loss.

 

[Jeremy]

What emails are you referring to exactly?

 

[Mom4Ron]

Pick anyone in the media practically.

It's one thing to write an email sincerely voicing ones displeasure. It's a whole new ball game to threaten, stalk, and harass.

 

[Jeremy]

I think most people send polite ones... at least I hope they do. I'm sure there are some mean ones, but there's not much we can do about it....

 

[Fudwamper]

You have a very valid point. Why should you donate money when their are people that are passionate but do not take a very intelligent approach to converse with people so they can make their own decisions? I can not give you answer to that. I can only ask you to denounce those people for their tact and try and converse with those that you think might listen to a more respectful voice.

I ask you to donate any sum of money, even if it is a dollar, just so the people of this country who feel they are alone on their vote and they feel they might be wasting a vote to know that they are not alone and we can all stand up together to be heard.

 

[fmontez]

I agree 100% with the OP. All the negative emails, hostile posts on other forums, and harassing people (like chasing Sean Hannity down a public street) only hurt Ron Paul. We should model our behavior after Ron Paul’s demeanor, and get our talking points from Ron Paul’s platform.

The good news is that Dr. Paul has been getting more vocal about restraining his more “enthusiastic” supporters. Don’t let a few fools keep you from donating.

 

[Cindy]

Money is what Washington DC listens too, not people.

Sending HQ money is sending a voice to Washington that says, " We are tired of the status quo and want what Paul is putting on the table. "

Today, the national Republican Party chairmen held a press conference and was talking about the youth vote. He talked about Paul briefly, only because, Paul had a note worthy money bomb total to mention on the subject.

Washington hears money when it's talking.

The money we send HQ gives Paul's message more credibility with those who only hear the sound of money .......cha ching.

 

[Mom4Ron]

Washington only has so many votes. The people who have the votes are not Washington, but our fellow citizens.

They do not want to be associated with these actions, nor do I. They are turned away by this behavior, because they are not as aware of his message. I know the candidate, I will not be deterred in voting for him but those who don't know him yet, are becoming less and less interested because of the actions of some freaking vandals and thugs.

People don't listen to others who shriek and yell. They just don't.

Geez, we've even got people spray painting "Ron Paul 2008" on city property and private buildings.

I get to hear it daily, "Hey, I see you vandals for Ron Paul were busy at work over on 21st and Memorial. Did you do that with your left hand so they couldn't trace the handwriting?"

Nice.

 

[Jeremy]

I've never heard of that....

source?

 

[Mom4Ron]

Heard of what?

If you're referring to the spray paint, it's in my town. My source is my eyes.

 

[Jeremy]

What did they spray paint?

The campaign should sue them over that...

 

[Fudwamper]

I feel your pain. The only thing we can do is denounce that action and speak with civility and hope that people will listen or take it upon themselves to research themselves.

 

[Mom4Ron]

What did they spray paint?

The campaign should sue them over that...

Overpasses so far and one building.

Mostly there's signs and those are good, but I cringe when I see or get a call about graffiti.

 

[Jeremy]

When did this happen? You should contact the campaign....

 

[Mom4Ron]

Thanks for the responses, all. I don't want to be trolling or negative, but someone has got to make these people understand that they're hurting our chances.

I want Ron Paul to be President more than I've wanted anything in a very long time. I was optimistic before I started seeing such wild and unchivalrous behavior.

Now I find it very hard to feel optimism unless Ron Paul publicly and harshly denounces their behavior and unless they cease their harmful actions.

 

[Mom4Ron]

When did this happen? You should contact the campaign....

Oh I don't know when it happened. They aren't on any of my daily traveled routes, so I couldn't really give a very accurate timeline.

I considered contacting the campaign, but they're so busy already with people, supporters again, who bother them every time someone sneezes.

 

[fmontez]

What did they spray paint?

The campaign should sue them over that...

You are kidding right? This is a long standing debate on this forum, and most other RP forums, and most meetup groups. A small, extremely vocal group of truthers, haters, and racists have been really harming the movement. Unlike other candidates, Ron Paul is judged by the caliber of his worst supporters. The Glenn Beck interview and the SC debate are two good examples of Dr. Paul trying to distance himself from the actions of some of his supporters.

For me the breaking point was the assault on Sean Hannity. Sure I dislike his politics, but that video has done more to harm Dr. Paul and vindicated Mr. Hannity. These videos and emails make Dr. Paul and ALL his supporters look like raving loons… which is exactly what the establishment wants.

If we care about Dr. Paul and the Movement we need to control our emotions and be respectful, even if our opponents are not.