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He's Going the Distance, He's Going for Speed
Over at Reason.tv I've posted the latest message from the Ron Paul campaign, a video from the candidate thanking supporters and asking them to help him out for a few more months. The big news is that he wants his flock to march on Washington at some unspecified date. "I am at a point where I think we need to make a grand stand," he says, dreaming up a grand rally at some time in May or June, after basically every presidential primary.
|2.12.08 @ 12:28PM|#
OK, I've donated twice, joined the republican party, gone to the
state caucus as a precinct captain, put up signs for him and I've
voted for him in the primary. I'm sorry, but a march on Washington
is not only pointless but for me it's out of the question.
The thing to do now is support other candidates that want to be a
Ron Paul Republican. Right?
Click \'n\' Learn|2.12.08 @ 12:31PM|#
MESSAGE TO ALL:
The Comet is not yet arrived. The time for the Grand Stand has not yet arrived. We must wait, and be patient. It is not yet black Nike time. If you know of a team that is considering self-Grand Stand at this time, report them to HQ for an intervention. I repeat: The Comet is not yet arrived. Do not take black Nike action at this point.
But, seriously, if you want Ron Paul to do better, videotape
McCain's response to this.
|2.12.08 @ 12:36PM|#
I've actually been calling for a march on Washington or even
Central Park rally for media attention, this for the LP, for a
couple years now. (everyone yawns)
I think it needs to be done, but it would have to be inclusive, not
just Ron Paul's paleos. Cosmotarians, Reasonoids, Catos, everyone.
All libertarians causing a big stink and getting the message out is
important and for the first time ever, needs to be coordinated and
somewhat cohesive.
As far as speeches go, focus on the common ground, like capitalism
and small government. In other words, Ron Paul should shut up about
abortion. Something big is warranted.
I think this needs to be done with the LP as the common ending
place. Otherwise we'll end up with a split between Republicans,
Democrats, and Libertarians and we'll accomplish nothing.
|2.12.08 @ 12:42PM|#
I too have donated to Dr. Paul's campaigns, both Presidential
and Congressional. I too am a precinct captain where we won the
straw poll as well as both delegates and both alternates to the
county convention for Ron Paul. I am an alternate to the county
convention.
I WILL MARCH! The date should be June 21, 2008, the 220th
anniversary of the day the US Constitution went into effect.
REVOLUTION!
Episiarch|2.12.08 @ 12:49PM|#
You fools! This is a way for them to get us all in the same place and then vaporize us with giant death beam lasers from space! Don't be tricked!
Tom Walls|2.12.08 @ 12:55PM|#
"Ron Paul's paleos. Cosmotarians, Reasonoids, Catos,
everyone..."
The RP grassroots is much broader than people directly associated
with thinktanks. Most of them probably never heard of Stato,
Treason or the Lew Rockwell Institute.
The problem is most of them have day jobs, so it should be around
July 4 or some holiday.
I know, there's no such thing as the LRI. But maybe one day.
|2.12.08 @ 1:03PM|#
Let's wait until the Fall when the Big Two start outpromising
each other with the goodie bags they'll rain on us. And just when
is McCain going to start "building bridges" to the Ron Paul
supporters? Come election day,
the RP 5% will be critical.
Tom Walls|2.12.08 @ 1:08PM|#
June 21 is my birthday - I appreciate the thought. And the
hotels wouldn't be sold out like around July 4th.
As long as that drunk libertarian chick from Arizona doesn't show
up.
|2.12.08 @ 1:13PM|#
MARCH JUNE 21ST!
Lets go PATRIOTS and lovers of FREEDOM!
I will not let MSN and big, pushy GOVERNMENT push me around.
I am in this for the LONG HAUL!
RON PAUL 2008!!!
|2.12.08 @ 1:17PM|#
I'm already thinking of ideas for costumes to wear to the
march.
I think a bunch of people should get some fake handlebar moustaches
and suspenders and do a "Plainviews for Paul" group. Myself, I'm
thinking of putting on full French 18th century, court of Louis
16th regalia and carrying a sign that says "Montgolfier Brothers
support the Ron Paul Blimp!".
|2.12.08 @ 1:21PM|#
If you dress as a giant douchebag, people will think you're marching for McCain.
|2.12.08 @ 1:25PM|#
What if you dress as a turd sandwich?
A turd sandwich\giant douche combo is a necessity for the march,
seriously.
|2.12.08 @ 1:27PM|#
It may cause a problem with the mall security, but a gathering of the Reason crew, all carrying cosmopolitans in martini glasses would be fun.
|2.12.08 @ 1:39PM|#
Sorry, that should read: "If you dress as a giant douchebag, people will think you are McCain."
|2.12.08 @ 1:51PM|#
Reluctantly crouched at the starting line,
Engines pumping and thumping in time.
The green light flashes, the flags goes up,
Churning and burning, they yearn for the cup.
They deftly maneuver and muscle for rank,
Fuel burning fast on an empty tank,
Wreckless and wild they pour thru the turns,
Their prowess is potent and secretly stern.
As they speed thru the finish the flags go down.
The fans get up, and they get out of town.
The arena is empty except for one man,
Still driving and striving as fast as he can
The sun has gone down and the moon has come up,
And long ago somebody left with the cup,
But he's driving and striving and hugging the turns,
And thinking of someone for whom he still burns.
Because he's racing and pacing and plotting the course,
He's fighting and biting and riding on his horse.
He's going the distance.
No trophy, no flowers, no flash bulbs, no wine.
He's haunted by something he cannot define.
Bowel shaking earthquakes of doubt and remorse,
Assail him, impale him with monster truck force.
In his mind he's still driving, still making the grade.
She's hoping time that her memories will fade,
Cause he's racing and pacing and plotting the course,
He's fighting and biting and riding on his horse.
Because he's racing and pacing and plotting the course,
He's fighting and biting and riding on his horse,
He's racing and pacing and plotting the course,
He's fighting and biting and riding on his horse!
-Cake "The Distance"
I will see y'all at the March
Jacob|2.12.08 @ 2:02PM|#
Let me be the first to say that this idea is retarded, but I'll
still support it.
And for the LP guy - good luck getting on the Virginia ballot this
year. I have a feeling that I'll be needing a useless protest vote
come November.
Jacob|2.12.08 @ 2:04PM|#
This will also be the scariest, most awkward march in the history of political protests. Seriously, some of the Paul people should not be let outside.
Nay Sayer|2.12.08 @ 2:19PM|#
I pledge to march all the way to my refrigerator for a cold
beer.
Pointless spectacles like these require alcoholic beverages.
Do they have a name for it yet? May I suggest the Hundred Man
March?
Ridley Walker|2.12.08 @ 2:23PM|#
Money talks, a turd sandwhich walks.
We should set up a money bomb for the weekend after either the Dem
or Rep candidate vows to see through one of Dr. Paul's signature
issues. I got a c-note for whichever of them promises to
decriminalize pot, bring the boys home soon, whatever.
Since they're all politicians, I'd say that large scale bribery
might work.
Is this legal?|2.12.08 @ 2:26PM|#
What about if we got pledges to send individual congresscritters checks for $10,000 for each vote that passes a freedom related law?
picaro|2.12.08 @ 2:27PM|#
I'll be there, in spite of the nattering nabobs of
negativity.
Any chance to peacefully register our contempt for misrule in
Washington should be taken.
Your silence gives them cover and legitimacy.
TF|2.12.08 @ 2:30PM|#
You can't get libertarians to march, it's like herding cats. As
soon as a libertarian steps up to be a leader, other libertarians
knock him/her down for having the audacity to think they can lead.
Anti-authoritarianism is in the DNA. Thats why the others win so
many elections...their DNA allows them to get in line and be
organized.
Let's face it, all we can do is sit back and tell everybody else
why they are wrong, and hope someday they will agree. Then, if they
do change their mind and agree, we will beat them down for
switching positions....we're doomed
Colin|2.12.08 @ 2:43PM|#
I read today that Paul is up to %8 in the nationall Gallup, the highest he's polled to date.
ktc2|2.12.08 @ 2:54PM|#
This situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part.
The Wine Commonsewer|2.12.08 @ 3:27PM|#
I'm only showing up in DC for a rally if that guy from North
Carolina is there with his smoker wagon filled with chopped
BBQ.
Actually, the race is over, RP did well, not as well as I'd hoped,
but better than the average LP candidate has done, EVER.
Thanks Ron, for once in my life I don't feel like a WHORE IN CHURCH
when people ask about the candidate I support.
I wish RP well in his campaign against Donderoo. And I don't care
if he uses the money I gave him to run for CONgress down in
Texas.
Mike Laursen|2.12.08 @ 3:43PM|#
Let's wait until the Fall when the Big Two start
outpromising each other with the goodie bags they'll rain on
us.
If they promise to set up giant video screens on The Mall and hold
a mass heckling of the "Big Two", I'll so be there for this
thing.
|2.12.08 @ 3:54PM|#
"wants his flock to march on Washington"
Awesome, I'll start working on my giant puppet!
|2.12.08 @ 4:25PM|#
The Philadelphia Rally in November was supposed to be the "grand
stand." It drew 5,000 people, and some limited coverage on CNN.
Later, CNN's Anderson Cooper downplayed Ron Paul's claim that 5,000
attended, saying it was closer to 2,000, even though the 5,000
number was widely reported.
The biggest rally so far was at Liberty University last week, where
over 8,000 showed up to cheer on Ron Paul. What did the media
report on? 350 showing up in Wichita to chant "Mac is back" for
John McCain.
The Wine Commonsewer|2.12.08 @ 5:08PM|#
The biggest rally so far was at Liberty University last
week, where over 8,000 showed up to cheer on Ron Paul. What did the
media report on? 350 showing up in Wichita to chant "Mac is back"
for John McCain.
That's depressing
|2.12.08 @ 5:34PM|#
The day a presidential candidate sets foot on the grounds of "Liberty University" is the day they're dead to me.
B|2.12.08 @ 7:34PM|#
I'm curious, will they be burning the crosses before or after the march to Washington?
B|2.12.08 @ 7:38PM|#
"Sorry, that should read: "If you dress as a giant douchebag,
people will think you are McCain."
And if you dress in a white hood and robe, people might think you
are Ron Paul, albeit a slightly less-bigoted version.
windycityatty|2.12.08 @ 8:59PM|#
Beware the summer solstice - isn't June 21st the longest day of
the year? Will there be druids?
I propose we persuade St. Pierre over at NORML to have some of his
burning man friends erect a giant caricature of McInsane and torch
the fucking thing on the mall.
If the hippy freaks dance enough and offer enough unshaved virgins
to the sun god, maybe the fire will spread??
|2.12.08 @ 11:59PM|#
Ah, 'Cake'! G'day Michelle, how serendipitous that YOU twig my memory!!! WHy does one have to REGISTER on LibertarianLady to comment? That ain't Libertarian at all.
miche|2.13.08 @ 1:34AM|#
Greggie!!! My most loved friend in Oz! I miss you, your girlie
and Australia.
As far as my site's registration requirement, I'll just have to
figure out a way around it. You know that I started that blog quite
by mistake after Hammer of Truth went down and I only maintain it
out of vanity. ;o) You know my email addy- drop me a line or 14. I
miss yappin' with you and there's a lot to tell.
Smooches Love!
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