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The Internet is Shaping Politics – Ron Paul

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Allan’s friend Jake sent me an email to ask me to discuss the impact Social Networking and the Internet in general are having on the US Presidential campaign. The “now” of Politics is online… the future is a given.

I am a fierce Independent, so I have done a lot of research into the different candidates this year. The more I research, the more convinced I am that in the future, politics will be decided online in a large way. Let’s talk about Ron Paul. Before we do, let me say this is not an endorsement of him as a candidate, nor am I saying who I am voting for. To me, that is very personal, and not something I’m willing to share. However, I DO want to discuss his campaign thus far.

Ron Paul has a HUGE following online. The Internet is full of not just Geeks, but technically astute people who research for themselves. They don’t just go by what they heard and see on the tv, radio or newspaper. Generally what Ron Paul stands for is just that… those types of values and mindset that much of us online share.

As far as I’m concerned, everyone should be an “Independent”. Why blindly follow a party? Do you REALLY believe that just because someone is a Democrat or Republican they are the best candidate? Do you really truly agree with every single thing “your” party stands for? When the citizens of this country, and even this world, finally all start thinking for themselves, we will be in a much better situation. Heck, I’m not even just talking politics here. Be independent in ALL of your thinking… from your choice of Operating system, to what car you will drive, and yes… to who you should vote for.

All in all, I definitely feel that the Internet will be shaping political races in the future. Oh, wait. It’s shaping one now, isn’t it? The future is here, folks. Isn’t it time you joined it? Get online. Do your own research. Draw your own conclusions. Let’s bring this country back to where it should be, then help it move forward.

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Well, up until now the online community has had very little actual impact on the outcome of national elections.

The NetRoots, led by DailyKos, has been touted as a huge success and a model of how to influence campaigns and create outcomes they want. But what have they done, really?

They caused Joe Lieberman to be defeated in the primary last year….

And then Lieberman won the general election against Lamont.

So I am skeptical about the power of the internet to truly affect the outcome of elections at the moment. Maybe sometime in the future…as the population ages and the 20-30-40 year olds become 40-50-60 year olds.

Wow Chris… I’m a Ron Paul supporter and I’ve been watching and listening to you for years. Its great being a geek! :-)

What do you think about the recent raid on the Liberty Dollar organization?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_sSipUrBG0

I am not in the least interested in what you think about politics. I do not need or appreciate your admonitions. Knock it off.

Great piece! I wish more people took your advice. Too many are what I call party cheerleaders who say, “My party isn’t perfect, but the OTHER party does EVERYthing wrong!” I work with some people like that and they drive me CRAZY. One woman was totally anti-war from day one. She complained about the war about two to three times a week. Then after Clinton stated she wouldn’t bring the troops home, suddenly the woman thinks it would stupid to end the war. Check out Ron Paul, y’all! Free your minds & think for yourselves!

Change is loose, no stoppin’ now!

Enjoyed your vid, linked at lewrockwell.com

Instead of Paultards, how about:

Paulinators — fertilizing others with sensible politics

Thanks for the good thoughts, and balance.

Ian

Gary North wrote an interesting article about how the low-cost structure of the internet in organizing support and monies will transform local elections. The article is titled “Ron Paul’s Long Coat-Tails.”

Read it. http://www.lewrockwell.com/north/north585.html

The National Initiative ni4d dot us Why is it that people aren’t seeing the full picture. Ron Paul supporters seem to have tunnel vision. There is more being done in this country than what RP is doing which at the moment is basically talking and campaigning. There are people here and now actually doing something about it. So get on board. ni4d dot us the time is now… not at the end of 2008 now

Disagree. It is unlikely that we will see a grassroots movement of this magnitude again simply because Ron Paul is unique and his message all about the Constitution.

damianpaonejazz, why must there be just one group doing something? The space and need for change is much larger than Ron Paul and his supporters. We’re happy to share the space with you! :) REVOLUTION 2008

peterson553, that is my point exactly. I’m not bad mouthing RP just that neither him nor his supporters are talking about The National Initiative… Just as there are people unaware of RP there are people unaware of The National Initiative.

If RP were to say if he were for it or against it we wouldn’t be having this discussion as every RP supporter would be commenting on it. This is of course not the case. I am merely stating fact. The election is way off and this is something each and every person can do right here and now.

RP’s message about the constitution, The National Initiative is based on the constitution and the rule of law. Have the people commenting against and thumbing down my comments against it even looked for themselves and decided for themselves???

steve2359, nice try. The people are getting smarter than you obviously think they are.

I would rather someone be strong and stand up to the forces and LOOK weak than to have someone be a pussy and take the money and run while LOOKING strong.

and InTheSticks1881 please don’t take this the wrong way but grassroots movements of this much and even a much greater magnitude have taken place in this country quite a lot and they are revolutionary and a phenomenal thing but historically your statement is inaccurate.

This brings me back to what I was saying about having tunnel vision. It’s not an attack just something quite evident. Support RP yes but don’t be blind to the rest of what’s going. There are other grassroots movements than RP at this time in history and they are all equally important if not more so. The goal of a grassroots movement is to gain awareness and that is what I’m saying. People need to be fully aware.

flasless333333, in true free societies there is no problem with accepting contributions from any INDIVIDUAL; just because they support Ron Paul doesn’t mean he supports them.

Just because you believe the biggest conspiracy of them all (that ill trained terrorists flawlessly flew planes into their targets, some at g-forces too strong for most commercial pilots) doesn’t mean we all do.

I think you are using the word wrong. He is not “whimpy” rather I would say he is humble-looking; not flashy, just humble. I love Ron Paul. His message is powerful and I don’t think anyone else is good enough to spread the message. Only Ron Paul can do it. I swear, when he speaks, he gives me chills.

Thanks for this video

“If you prick me, do I not sue?”… LOL!!! Shakespeare never sounded so eloquent!

Go Ron Paul!!!!!

In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot.”
Come next Nov. [3voL] will be sworn in, & “We the People” have his back, from the White House door to the congress floor. Some have said that RP has tapped into the peoples frustration, But I think RP has tapped into the peoples HOPES. Desperation did NOT lead us to RP but INSPIRATION was our guide.

so you support ron paul,,, thats great,,, thank you!!!!!!!!!

National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell is drawing up plans for cyberspace spying that would make the current debate on warrantless wiretaps look like a “walk in the park,” – New Yorker’s

Debate on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act “will be a walk in the park compared to this,” McConnell said. “this is going to be a goat rope on the Hill. My prediction is that we’re going to screw around with this until something horrendous happens.”

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This guy is such a dweeb. His speech is slow and laborious. I’ve seen him on other videos. It’s losers like this who ward people from good causes like a Ron Paul election.

Prosperity in our time… ala Ron Paul.

Ron Paul always points to
“Let a true and free market
decide and provide, not government.”

w w w . DanielHall-SupportsRonPaul . ws

We can have hundreds of thousands of
us with quick, easy WebSites like these!

/watch?v=MVfFWa7BTEU

New paul bomb, help me

It is just too bad that his numbers arent showing in the polls.

Friggin FRAUD for sure.

Yeah the patriot act is kinda like life insurance and income taxes..
What was this guy sayin ? ,, I didnt notice..

Just learned former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney has announced she’s running for president for the green party.

She’s and Rumsfeld had quite an exchange post 911. Apparently he didn’t take too well to her questions.
Betweem McKinney and the other “real” candidates, I imagine they could put a very large crack in the source of American’s chaos.

What Do You Think?