Political Punch

LOL.

The Bush Pentagon is casting doubt on the dems, meanwhile the rank and file soldiers are sending them cash!

Priceless.

There is good reason why the members of our military are contributing to Ron Paul's campaign. They swore an oath to defend with their lives the Constitution of the United States. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have absolutely nothing to do with that oath.

Quite the opposite is true. The wars being fought are un-Constitutional without a congrssional declaration of war. They ask themselves why they are overseas catching bullets and IEDs? If we want to support our troops, perhaps we should listen to them, instead of the profiteers who started these pre-emptive wars and are looking to start another one or two if they can be so bold.

Why have China and Russia been holding large scale "invasion size" joint military exercises over the last few years? Do you think they are "terrorized" by Osama Bin Laden? Or, could it be that US foreign policies on their continent promote the requirement for military deterrence in their region.

End this now before things really get ugly. US troops belong in, or en-route to US territory, or defending our trade vessels through international waters if necessary. Our congressional representatives declare war for the US, not a rouge executive branch through political trickery.

Ron Paul is the only candidate who actively promotes restoring the Constitution as the law of the land. Many freedoms have vanished since our wars began. That is by far the biggest threat we face as a nation. Now is not a good time to abandon the principles that once made this country great!

I have never considered contributing to political campaign or actively supporting a candidate for public office. Ron Paul came along with a platform to return the federal government to its Constitutional levels, end our military occupations and largess foreign aid packages. Retain the world's most powerful and voluntary military deterrent. Income tax is no longer a requirement. Money is tied to something of actual value instead of the Fed's overactive and inflationary printing press. Now thats a REAL economic stimulus package for immediate and long term growth and Liberty!

Who's going to pay for all the federal programs the other candidates offer when pandering for our votes. Do we not yet have enough national debt, taxes, and regulations strangling the US economy? More government is the problem, not the solution.

These are some of the reasons I have become an active supporter of Ron Paul's campaign. Don't take my word for it, nor the network media's for that matter, look him up for yourself and rediscover America.

Dear Mr. James Danley
Unfortunately humans are born with a disease. This disease is not called Nationalism, this is why politicians still wear their National suits while in public.
Like a wolf in sheep clothing they will create laws and policies that reflect current UN resolutions without admitting that the same international banking cartel that financed both sides of both world wars, the League of Nations, the then recycled United Nations, and the puppets that have been indoctrinated through their educational institutions.
All the while PR'ing for positive public opinion through (just google "spiderman" space "united nations" enter) Marvel Comics for starters.
Then you have the "rothchild" space "live earth concert" enter.
Unfortunately, I can give you documented examples that date back before any of us where even born, but for the sake of stimulating conversation, I purpose that you may want to verify these googled accusations and understand that the consolitation of government powers always was and still is "global governance" regardless of what David Rockefeller denies he penned in his book Memoirs, (Page 405) in which he published through New York: Random House, in 2002.

Ron Paul is the most honest, intelligent
man of integrity this nation has seen in my lifetime. He is a true lover of the American people and freedom. He understands that our borders needs closed and our national defense is in bad shape. He wants to rebuild America
to it's former glory, and no politicical grandstanding here. Just good, plain, honest and common sense.

I think both the Republicans and Democrats stink! The Republicans stink because they help make the rich richer and the poor poorer and if theirs a war around the Republicans will find it. The Democrats on the other hand prior to an election promise that they will help the poor and get us out of the wars that the Republicans got us into and after their elected they forget the poor and support the war the Republicans got us into.

As a Vietnam Veteran I can tell you why Ron Paul recieves more money than all the other candidates put together, they{the troops) are sick of fighting this stupid war, and will come home damaged people. You can't live under the stress of death for very long without being effected. We will be paying billions of dollars more for their health and rehibilition. Are your grandchildren or children over there fighting? Who many people from Congress have family over there.

I want to donate to Obama but I don't think I can because I am Canadian. Do Democrats not see the Clintons as others do? Do they not see the manipulative ways? Deceit? Honestly, it floors us here in Canada, and from what i can tell, around the World! America has a CHANCE at restoring it's image and moral standing through Senator Obama, yet chooses Clinton? My American Friends always want to BORROW my Canadian Flag pins while travelling, to disguise their Nationality! Yet, they pass up an honest, fresh, start, for "Clinton Soap Operas"! you'll NEVER make it in your General with her...mark my words!

Ron Paul National Delegate Count Now 42 or More

Congressman Ron Paul is running on a platform of Constitutional limited government, protection of civil liberties, a noninterventionist foreign policy and a free market economy.

After 220 years and no Woman ever President, a 55% majority population, Instead want a 12% minority?

Obama Won in States With larger Populations of Blacks, who understandably "Block Voted" for African-Indonesian-American, Digital Gen Youth Hype (many under 18?) make up balance.

Open Your Eyes! Why are the Pro-Republican Media & Pundits ONLY ATTACKING Mrs CLINTON, and Silent on Obama? They Know they Can Beat Barak Hussain, but not Hillary Rodman- She "Is Vetted" by 5 Year Investigations by Ken Starr & Republican Power Base - With NO RESULTS! Their Obama Nomination Strategy allows "Swiftboating Barak Hussein", they know there is a lot to Dig Up to Slime and Win!

It "IS All About Experience and ability to Fight" To REPAIR 8-year Republican "taxbreaks for rich" Mal-Administration, rampant Federal Law violations, and 235 Documented War of Choice Lies, a bankrupt Economy....

Republican Schizophrenia: McCain is Funded By Militart-Industrial Companies, his Only Jobs military & government -- versus-- Baptist Evangelical Creationist Preacher, with Religious Test for government service?

I am a strong supporter of Rep. Dr. Ron Paul. In fact, I consider Rep. Paul one of the greatest, if not the greatest, statesman of my lifetime. However, given the dismal numbers from Super Tuesday, it behooves this very fine man to continue the journey. Paul's campaign has generated hefty sums from thousands of fine citizens, but the bottom line is that such financial support has NOT equated with success at the polls. This disappoints me very much, and I am sure disheartens thousands of other patriotic citizens. Nevertheless, as the fire to ignite the Ron Paul Revolution has not even generated a spark with respect to polling numbers, it's time to get out of the race. American will soon be finished as a free and independent republic.

What motivates terrorist according to the 9/11 Commission, the CIA, and many other terrorism experts? Our current and past foreign policy. Taking away their motivation would take away 90% of the "terrorist" problem. These people see the bomb fragments with USA stenciled on, and they actively engage us in war. Because we are the world's preeminent military power, they use assymetric warfare against us because it is the most effective tactic with their resources. We label them as terrorist as a war propaganda technique.
For those who wish to become more scholarly about terrorism, check ou Harvard dean Louise Richardson's articles & books on the subject.

Tess, links are usually deleted. If you will provide me with enough information to Google, thanks!

Wow! I am not quite sure who you are James Danley, but sure seems like I must have opened someone's eyes when I posted a link to some truth in one of my previous post to you. I couldn't wait to hear your comment on the link I had provided, but ABC deleted it out, wonder why? Whoever moderates these blogs censored my post and deleted very important information. Censoring and deleting something from a post simply shows me that I am right, and the media does not want the American public to know the truth, even when it is old reporting they did regarding Iraq years ago. Simply Amazing, have a great day all, especially you James Danley.

Ron Paul for the win!!

For the NON Ron Paul supporters I hope you have prepared yourselves for the downfall of our economy, while our troops are out being slaughtered in order to save us from so-called terrorist threats. Our country is wide open for a hostile take over right now, and our country is afraid of a few extremists that most certainly want us out of their region, we have made matters worse people, and it may already be too late. I am not being a doom and gloom bringer, I am telling you the truth, which you will not hear of in our media.

Adam, I don't know where you are obtaining your information. Oh, I forgot the mainstream media is no longer covering the Battle of Iraq since the surge is working. We ARE and HAVE BEEN fighting al Qaeda and other foreign terrorists in Iraq since the invasion. (NOTE: Al Qaeda had a training camp in northern Iraq before we invaded.) In fact, several months ago the Sunni war lords had their fill with al Qaeda killing Iraqis women and children so they (the war lords) began to assist us by providing intelligence. Now al Qaeda is on the run.

James Danley, You wrote this in a comment to someone "So you would prefer that we wait for the terrorists to bring the battle back to our homeland -- with IEDs, suicide bombings and possibly WMDs on Main Street USA?" That would be horrible. But, you have to step back and see, are we even fighting terrorists in Iraq? No. We are preventing a civil war from breaking out, between the shiites and the sunis. (spelling errors im sorry) Fine if we want to go after Al Quidea and Bin Laden, but we aren't doing that. We are promoting democracy in Iraq not fighting terrorists. If we would beef up our defence at home theres no way terroists would be able to do the things that happen in Iraq every day here in America. Know the facts.

CBG, your comments about Social Security are in accurate. If the senators would quit spending the money in the SS fund on other gov't programs the country's elderly would be ok. Allowing people to opt out provides citizens the ability to rely on themselves if they choose. SS is scam and it allows our citizens to be ignorant. Senators like it because it is an open fund to steal from when they need money. Let young people invest their income/retirement savings into our economy and watch the economic boom we would have.... REQUIRING people to depend on the gov't is ridiculous, and i am sorry you don't understand why young people in this country see it as such.

CGB, Ron Paul does want to do away with social security, you got that right. what he is NOT going to do is pull the rug from under the people collecting it. he wants to give the younger americans to option to opt out of it and pay into the retirement of their choice. i, for example have been working since i was a teenager and thus have paid tens of thousands into social security, money that will not be there for me when i need it. i have known this for a while and have set up my own fund to collect from when i am your age. all the while i'm stil having S.S. deducted from my check. you will have all the benefits you paid for in your lifetime, and i will have the choice to pay my own way in ron pauls gov. besides, nobody would be worrying about the baby boomers bankrupting S.S. if the gov. would stop wasting that money on the war and other expenditures. that is the cookie jar of the people who have worked all their lives to invest in, not the cookie jar of the cookie monster aka-the gov.

Ron Paul wants to abolish Social Security. As an older Baby Boomer, I would never support him. Young folks will have to support their parents and grandparents if Social Security is abolished.

My kids could not support me in my old age. Think about it. Wake up!

Doug, I don't fear the Islamic terrorists. Whatever is going to happen is going to happen. BUT they are a great concern and we should not dismiss their threat.

Now then you wrote: "...how about we take our troops from the rest of the world, not just Iraq and bring them home to defend our borders against terrorists..." So you would prefer that we wait for the terrorists to bring the battle back to our homeland -- with IEDs, suicide bombings and possibly WMDs on Main Street USA? (That will do wonders for our economy!!)

I subscribe to the notion that the best defense is a great offense. I prefer that we battle the terrorists wherever they are. And try to defeat them ABROAD before they have a chance to bring the battle back to our homeland.

one of the candidates can match Ron Pauls conservative record, integrity and support for the constitution and his consistant track record with no flip flops. During his 20 years in
Congress Ron Paul has never taken a government-paid junket, has never voted himself a pay raise, and does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program. He has never voted for an unbalanced budget or to raise taxes, or to allow the govt. to spend our Social Security Fund money on other govt. expenses. He is a Statesman with integrity, who walks the
talk.

Paul, a veteran has received more donations from the troops then any other candidate. He served his country as a Flight Surgeon in the Air Force for 5 years. He voted against the war in Iraq, instead urged Congress to hunt down the terrorists responsible fo 9/11. Ron Paul will bring out troops home immediately to protect our national security and our borders here at home.

Ron Paul is a Christian with true Christian values. He is not like other Christians who are warmongers, who support illegal pre-emptive wars, torture, and the killing of hundreds of
thousand of innocent Iraqis. We owe nearly 10 trillion dollars, and continue to borrow money from China and others for this illegal war. We are virtually bankrupt.

We're still dealing with the "tyranny lite" of the entrenched two-party system and what is essentially the corporate media's total control of our election process.

Did you really feel that you had a choice in this process?

Between the coverage blackout and debate exclusion of Dennis Kucinich, Ron Paul, and Mike Gravel, and the marginalization of several others like Edwards, after less than 20% of our total electorate even got to the poll or caucus, who WAS actually in control of that dog and pony show??

We need a different system in the worst way- Ranked Choice or Instant Runoff Voting, an electoral system that is truly open to other parties and voices, like Greens and Libertarians, and a debate process given back to non-partisan interests! That's what I'm voting for this year instead of a cult of personality. Because, it's just going to keep getting worse unless we draw a line here and work toward taking back our democratic republic.

We've sacrificed lives and our economy to give the Iraqi people a democracy, a multiparty democracy at that, and deny it to our own nation! The time to work for more than just one man or woman as a candidate for more of the same is now, folks! Start writing and speaking and voting out now- voting third party or independent is a good start.

James,

I understand your arguement because that is what the current administration has told us over and over again. By your words, it seems as if you really fear islamic terrorists. If you are really fearing a WMD attack in the US, how about we take our troops from the rest of the world, not just Iraq and bring them home to defend our borders against terrorists and illegal immigrants. Most border patrol in other countries is run by the military. By doing that our soldiers would also spend their money in the US, boosting our economy instead of putting it into foreign economies.

jason - you need to increase McCain's, Obama and Hilary, because you got take into accountwhat they want to spend on illegals

Did any one notice that the so called big business that gets accused of running the republican donated more to the dems, ummm is that because it is the dems that are controlled by them? I know you libs cant see thetruth if it bit you!

Sadly, in light of the contributions of active members of our brave armed forces, the media and GOP's cold shoulder toward and ignoring of Ron Paul is the equivalent of giving the finger to the members of our military who support him.

Tess, I do understand from where you are coming. I just happen to believe that we are in the middle of World War III. That the terrorists want to destroy all of Western Civilization. Furthermore, it is my strong belief that the only way we can defeat the ideology that we are fighting is through the spread of democracy throughout the middle east. A thriving democracy in Iraq will be a roll model for its neighbors. And then, hopefully, Iraq's neighbors will also turn towards democracy. But in addition to the spreading of democracy, it is imperative that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict be solved. The two-state solution -- both Israel and a democratic state of Palestine living side by side -- along with the spreading of democracy throughout the area, is our best chance at achieving true peace in the Middle East.

Bringing our troops home precipitously from Iraq, will allow al Qaeda to claim a military victory against the United States. And THAT will encourage them to step up plans for further attacks, not only in the United States but throughout the world. And Iraq could become a safe haven for launching the attacks.

Incidentally, I am curious as to where are the calls for bringing our troops home from Bosnia, South Korea, Germany and Japan?

Now as for the United States experiencing a major economical collapse, without solving the Social Security and Medicare crisis, and soon, there is no question that we are headed for a total economical collapse. (And the Democrats want to exasperate the situation by spending hundreds of billions of dollars more annually with their universal health care plans.) I believe that the Fair Tax is a likely solution to that problem. Allowing individuals to keep ALL of their paycheck will generate spending. AND with a portion of the 23% federal sales tax going towards Social Security and Medicare, that will fund the entitlements for existing and soon to be beneficiaries. Then possibly allowing individuals between the ages of 18-40 to opt out of Social Security would mean a decline in future beneficiaries.

BUT the problems facing us domestically will pale in comparison should the terrorists ever acquire WMDs. Our economy was dealt a huge blow due to the attacks of 9/11. Imagine what would happen to our economy should 100,000 to 1 million Americans be killed in a series of attacks with WMDs. And a nuclear attack (or attacks) would render much of the surrounding area(s) non inhabitable for decades.

Jay, you wrote: "Now that's a political punch." The problem is the contributions that Dr. Ron Paul has received (as enormous as they are) have not resulted in votes or delegates. It's not how much money you can raise folks. It's the delegate count!

According to CNNPolitics, in the 4 primaries held so far Dr. Paul has amassed a total of 150,854 votes, with his best finish being 4th place. (NOTE: Rudy Giuliani received 281,781 in just Florida). Dr. Paul's best showing, percentage wise, was 8% in New Hampshire (5th place finish). Now in the caucuses held so far, he does have one 2nd place finish and a 3rd place finsh. His best showing, percentage wise, was 19% in the Maine caucuses (3rd place finish). A couple of sources show Dr. Paul with ELEVEN delegates to the Republican National Convention. CNNPolitics has him with only SIX delegates. Now maybe he can turn it around today.

Military personnel must swear an oath to defend the Constitution of the US against all enemies foreign and domestic. The largest of these enemies is the Govt itself.
Congress failed by allowing the President to go to war without a declaration of war. The Govt spies on Americans without warrents. Our Govt no longer abides by the Constitution because the facists have taken over and the people have traded their rights for this false sense of security.
It is the military who must carry out these illegal orders and they may realize they when they return they may be called upon to defend our country from its Govt.

James Danley:

Thank you for your response. I think we are all fed up with what our government has been doing to our country over the course of 30-40 years. WE THE PEOPLE, will prevail eventually, but I believe our country will have a major economical collapse before our voices are heard, and that is very sad. Ron Paul is the only prescription at this point to cure the out of control spending, and warmongering/empire building overseas, in order to help our country economically and financially. We need to bring our troops home immediately, and protect the people of the United States, right now we are wide open, not only physically but financially. I believe Ms. Rice has done a good job, but I believe she would continue to fund more war, and foreign aid to countries that WE THE PEOPLE can no longer support financially, we are broke. The blooming Depression will take hold of this country sooner than most of you realize. Dan, I respect your comments, and thank you once again for your answers. Dan please read this, and tell me what you think:

Ron Paul will have my vote and support, all the way to a brokered convention.
Time to vote, have to run.

I think the headline needs to drop Obama from it considering Ron Paul has raised more money from military supporters than Romney, McCain, Huckabee, Clinton, and Obama combined.

He has also raised more money than any other candidate in Silicon Valley like from Tech Titans such as Apple, Microsoft, Cisco and Google.

In addition, many Wall Street brokerages are encouraging their clients to give to the Ron Paul campaign.

Now that's a political punch!

I am a veteran, and I also gave money to Ron Paul. These idiots in Washington have stretched our military so thin that it is unforgivable.

Paul is the only one who has a grasp on how our overseas adventurism affects long term foreign policy. I was deployed to Kosovo in 1999 and saw it firsthand. We can't control the world and take care of our people at the same time, no one else gets that.

Finally some coverage of this very newsworthy fact! Thanks. I'm quite confident Paul will still win, but at what point will the mainstream news organizations finally get it? Hopefully this is a good sign towards that end.

And on the subject of change:

Change Is Not Enough.
I'm Revolting.

Thanks!

The way I see it, a vote against Ron Paul is a vote against what your own military is trying to tell you. They are sending you a message through their money donatons, America! While in uniform thay are not allowed to speak out, but they can with their money! The media is NOT TELLING YOU THE WHOLE TRUTH ON RON PAUL, FOLKS! They are ignoring this man because they hate what he stands for!! Please Google Ron Paul and find out truth! STOP letting them manipulate your mind!

Ron Paul got over 2x as many military donations than Obama?!

You'd think McCain would get the military support since he was a POW. I guess it goes to show their is hope for intelligent foreign policy, individual liberties, free market, better health care, and less government overhead.

Obama is a good man, he offers "change". Sure it would be a large change socially to have him win the nomination, I hope he does. Dr. Ron Paul would change the structure of the Federal government fundamentally giving Americans the rule of law and reasserting our rights as sovereigns. Freedom, baby, what does it really mean?

Obama is the man!

Not a bad article here, but the real story is that Ron Paul got more donations from the military than ALL of the other candidates COMBINED. That needs to be trumpeted to the masses. The troops want to come home; they do not want to continue fighting in the quagmires of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Tess, Congress did not give President Bush the authorization to "declare war." They gave him the authorization to send troops into Iraq. Congress in essence declared war without actually formally declaring war! It is that simple.

I am not backing McCain, Romney or Huckabee. I wrote in "Dr. Condoleezza Rice" on my ballot. Regular readers of this blog know that I am hoping for a brokered Republican National Convention; and that the delegates will unite behind Dr. Rice. My "dream ticket" is Rice-Lieberman.

While many may deny it, we are in a war for the survival of Western Civilization. The Battle of Iraq is just one part of this war.

James Danley:

So who do you think is best suited to be President? You have copied and pasted stuff you found, and that is great, but where in our Constitution does it actually say that Congress can give power to the President to Declare War? If you say McCain is your man, you have not defended anything about the man as I have noted in my very first post. So I am going to guess I am right about McCain, he is not what this country needs, and I will say if Ron Paul is not nominated and McCain is, I will be glad to leave the Republican party that I have been a part of for over 35 years, and vote for someone like Obama or Hillary that will not be able to make any changes, other than increase our debt by taxes, social programs, and an unnecessary war, that is considered to be agressive and not what our founding Fathers wanted for this nation.

Ron Paul supporters: be sure to attend your precinct conventions to secure delegates. Read up on how your state's delegates are selected. The only thing that matters is what happens AFTER the polls close....this is why Paul has many more delegates than the media says...he quite possibly got more delegates in Maine and Lousiana than anyone else, though he failed to win the popular vote....get my drift?

I'd given up hope for our country having a President who would be for the people, until my son told me about Ron Paul. Since I found him, on the internet of course, i haven't stopped telling everyone I know and don't know about him. The blatant negligence by the media is showing people that we cannot trust the media. But isn't it pathetic that these journalists, news anchors and reporters are so very entrenched in the lie. How do we stop this? I want my America to be what she was meant to be, and I want to leave her intact for future generations. I believe that Ron Paul is the man to get us back on track, and if those other clowns get into office I'll be very afraid for us.

I read today that Bush has said he can attack Iran without having to go back to Congress. How can that be? From what I read here what they (foolishly) passed specifically said Iraq.

"Ron Paul's government ideology deoesn't make sense!"
-some ignorant commenter

Congressman Ron Paul is running on a platform of Constitutional limited government, protection of civil liberties, a noninterventionist foreign policy and a free market economy.

Now what doesn't make sense about that?

This has to be the stupidest thing ive read all day:

In our society, there will always be unemployed people! Statically or mathematically, that's right fact!

So, tell me, if you would want to see your unemployed brother or sister becomes homeless!

Tell me you're not serious.
There are EMPLOYED people now that are homeless because of the housing crisis. Our dollar isnt worth crap and unless you vote for Ron Paul it isnt going to get any better.

These numbers represent new spending programs the candidates are proposing the government take on if they are elected president

Paul -150.1 billion (NOTE the neg sign)
McCain 6.9 Billion
Romney 19.5 Billion
Huckabee 54.2 Billion
Clinton 218.2 Billion
Obama 287 Billion

I am a veteran and when i took the oath of enlistment, i swore to protect the Constitution - not the country, not the flag, not even the president... Do you understand now why i support Ron Paul?
Without adhereing to our Constitution we will lose this great nation. I applaud ABC for reporting this on the night before super tuesday - i fear the reporter may get sacked but Ron Paul's message must be heard.
Thanks ABC and Thanks Ron Paul for giving me someone to 'waste' my vote on!!! i could not be happier then this election cycle - a true patriot, a true statesman = a true American...

Let me rephrase my response. I agree with you that the U. S. Constitution does not allow Congress to transfer their authority to declare war to the Executive Branch. That would require an amendment to the Constitution. But that is NOT what Congress did in 2003. Congress specifically gave President Bush the authority to use military force in Iraq IN ACCORDANCE WITH the War Powers Act of 1973.

With respect to Roe v Wade, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that a woman has a "constitutional right" to have an abortion. I, personally, believe their decision was wrong. But the U. S. Supreme Court is the FINAL say on this matter. So like it or not, until the U. S. Supreme Court overturns their earlier decision, it is the law.

Likewise with the U. S. Supreme Court's decision on the separation of church and state. It boggles my mind that they could decide to separate religion from state, when doing so violates the intent of the First Amendment by placing limits on the free exercise of religion.

I do not believe that everything that the federal government is doing is in accordance with the Constitution. The Constitution actually limits the responsibilites of the three branches to only those responsibilities that are specifically mentioned. Everything else is supposed to be under the jurisdictional authority of the states. Education is a prime example. The federal government's interference in education is contrary to the intent of the Constitution. I, personally, favor the abolishment of the Department of Education.

Re-distribution of wealth is wrong on many levels. But just on an economic level it is a disaster as it inhibits small business and the entrepreneurial spirit.

Restrictions on gun ownership clearly violates the Second Amendment.

The federal government forcing states to give (or not give) benefits to illegal immigrants violates the jurisdictional authority of the states. I strongly believe illegal immigrants should not receive free education and welfare because these benefits are encouraging more illegal immigrants to cross our border. In addition if we had the 1 million non-violent prisoners working out in the fields, then there would be no incentive for the migrant workers to cross our border.

Jake Tapper asks,"What do you think? Have you given any money to politicians this election cycle?"
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I think Ron Paul is the shiznit! I first learned about him from the huge crowds holding signs for him in my town, and then via then internet late last summer. I have been donating to his campaign and volunteering to spread his message ever since.

Mind you, I had never donated to, nor worked on behalf of, any politician in my 39 years. Same for my husband, who is also a staunch Ron Paul supporter.

My brother is a US Marine in Iraq and is also a Ron Paul supporter. The reading material he asks our family to send him again & again is Ron Paul literature for his fellow troops.

Oh, and contrary to what McCain says about his "support from the troops,"
they think McCain is an idiot and a warmonger.

Baghdad is "safe" to walk around in now, so says McCain? LOL, what a kook! Time to do your own research, folks. Don't take McCain's word for it- don't even take my (or my brother's) word for it. Check it out- McCain is lying his crazy ass off to get your vote and continue Bush's occupation of the Middle East for "100 years or more."

Support our troops. Bring them home!

I have given 679.08 to Ron Paul. I have never donated money to a politician b4.
nor have I ever gone door to door for any politician b4. I honestly did not expect to do either of these things this year. PS he is also getting my tax rebate check when the government gets around to sending it out.
Go Ron Paul!!! Good luck 2morrow

Why couldn't you MSM people stop discrediting Ron Paul. He is the number one guy getting support from Military. Your headline should be Ron Paul wins most support from Military. That will send message to see Ron Paul's foreign policy is correct.

Eddie is the perfect reason to stem the tide of immigrants dumbing this country down. The man can barely speak english and is voting for Barak Obama because he does'nt want his brother to be unemployed?? What an idiot! See, these people have no idea what the constitution stands for or why this country became so powerful and here they are voting! LOL Unbelievable.

Are you a true Patriot?
Will You Stand and Fight with Us?
Or will you Once Again follow the elite?
They have divided us into Red & Blue groups!
Let us Stand together and take back our Country!
Vote Ron Paul 2008
Dem-for the Good Dr. Paul
Wake-Up Brothers & Sisters

Thank you for reporting this. It is an amazing thing to think that our military is sending their money to Ron Paul. Perhaps instead of another yellow ribbon, I can stand behind the candidate our military wants.
This news needs to go main stream, but they would have to mention Dr. Paul to do so.

Eddie9 said "

Ron's ideology relating to government is not realist!

Here is the reason, mathematically, we know not all of the people can not employed. They will always be unemployed people, as long as we live in this world!

Please, any Ron Paul Supporter here to explain to me, if he will feel ok for his brother or sister who is unemployed to be come homeless?

I am voting for Obama!"

Without having a sound economy this country will crumble just like empires past. You can't devalue a currency to the point where our dollar is now by printing it when you need to and expect everything to be ok. Stop wearing the blinders. instead of sitting on here and pleading with people to not vote for their candidate of choice, why don't you try to look up some facts to support your argument. Maybe within that research you will see that Dr. Paul is the only candidate that has consistently voted in line with his and his constituents beliefs. He is the only candidate, that when he is asked(which is few and far between) can instantly answer questions relating to our economy or foreign policy.

All you get from the other candidates is talk of more wars and keeping bush's tax cuts. Change?...I think not

Brad said this:
Apparently eddie you never heard of private charitable giving. Taking care of the homeless is great and worthy cause. I have a monthly deduction from my checking account towards that very cause through a local organization.

What if the mount of money you provide is not enough to take care and feed the homeless ones?!?

Please shy way from Ron Paul! His liberterian ideology doesn't make sense!

I love though his ideo of shutting down tthe federal reserve and end wars!

I believe Obama will turn out to be a good President!

Please, don't waiste your time for Ron Paul, as the ruling elite can select him to be the President!

We knew the military supported this man.

Ron Paul is our Rock!!

A vote for anyone else is a waste of Freedom.
DO NOT waste your Freedom.

Why does this generation of journalist march to the goosestep of propaganda, image twisting, and fact fixing?

The simple significance of this story is that an anti-establishment, grassroots financed, constitutionalist running for President obtained more in contributions than all other candidates combined. And he did so as the only fundamentally sincere and principled anti-war candidate.

The fact that the author chose to include Obama in the story makes me not only laugh, but choke and vomit.

It is not a story about Barack Obama receiving the backing of the military donor. For in reality, Barack Obama has kissed the ring of just about every big monied interest on the face of the earth and the press knows it. And if you don't think that translates into a long term committment, more arms sales and more Unruh like mother's milk of politicking, then you are just plain stupid.

The media refuses to see the moment of a black candidacy for what it really is---something that was inevitable in a nation inhabited by decent people. But as far as this black candidate---well business as usual.

To Eddie: I'm unemployed myself, I'm voting for Paul. The dollar must have value and confidence. Obama can do neither to instill that confidence. For the long-term, Americans must be able to save money, we can't do that now under Fed Res system. You want to talk about homeless and joblessness? Well then, you should be checking the currency markets and taking notes, daily. Think about the money retained in this country if we reign in our international empire in the meantime.

Jason Schade, don't waste your vote!

Ron Paul can't be nominated, you better vote for Obama, when your time comes!

Ron Paul's government ideology deoesn't make sense!

Here is why: In our society, there will always be unemployed people! Statically or mathematically, that's right fact!

So, tell me, if you would want to see your unemployed brother or sister becomes homeless!

Apparently eddie you never heard of private charitable giving. Taking care of the homeless is great and worthy cause. I have a monthly deduction from my checking account towards that very cause through a local organization.

While Ron Paul may not like to see this type of welfarism exist at the Federal level, he's not at the top of his list of things he's like to do away with. The major point is that when you conduct these operations at the federal level, you open it up to breaucratic costs and fruad, not to mention abuse by legislators. Ron Paul's candidacy is about empowering people, the homeless are no exception it's just via a different, and arguably more efficient route.

Ron's ideology relating to government is not realist!

Here is the reason, mathematically, we know not all of the people can not employed. They will always be unemployed people, as long as we live in this world!

Please, any Ron Paul Supporter here to explain to me, if he will feel ok for his brother or sister who is unemployed to be come homeless?

I am voting for Obama!

James, I'm not sure how old you were in 1973 but you seem to not understand what the War Powers Resolution was meant to do. Because of the Democrat's unconstitutional wars in Korea and Vietnam, Congress passed the War Powers Resolution to reign in the president's authority to wage war, not extend it. Only an Amendment can remove restrictions put in place by the Constitution. Sadly, it has been interpreted as giving the President greater power to wage war. Obviously something is law until the SCOTUS overturns it but that doesn't mean it is Constitutional. If it did then everything the government does is Constitutional... Roe v. Wade, re-distribution of wealth, restrictions on gun ownership, forcing states to give benefits to illegal immigrants, you name it. Is it your opinion that everything the federal government currently does, it does in accordance with the Constitution?

Another good story would be to explain why the media is hiding Ron Paul's second place finish in Maine and his probable 1st place finish in Louisiana.

THANK YOU Jake for your responsive journalism.

I switched from Democrat to Republican to vote for Ron Paul in the Florida primary. The media has suppressed almost all news about Dr. Paul. To the unobservant, one would think the man wasnot running at all! I think this is a travesty. After Huckabee drops out the media is going to have a hard time ignoring Dr. Paul.

Vote for the true protector of our people and our nation! VOTE FOR RON PAUL!

I gave $2300 to Ron Paul... and I've never donated before. I've been an Army officer for 14 years.

Ron Paul is very popular with soldiers who are tired of the year-on, year-off OIF/OEF rotation policy.

I used to like McCain, but that was before his gaffes about "100 years in Iraq" and his support for illegal alien amnesty.

I want a true conservative, small-government, limited-intervention president. Only Ron Paul fits that bill.

Franklin, my point is that Congress gave President Bush the authority to go to war. Until the War Powers Act of 1973 is ruled unconstitutional it is the law of the land!

I gave $25 to Ron Paul. The first time I have ever given any money to any candidate.

James,

Very nice that you can copy and paste but you refuted your own argument. Congress can Declare War. No section of the Constitution allows them to transfer that authority to anyone (including the President). If what you were saying were true (it's not) then there would be nothing preventing any branch of government from transferring any Constitutional power to another party (like in the Roman Empire). It's unconstitutional to transfer a Constitutionally delegated power to another branch of government.

You can talk about the UN all you want (or any other liberal talking point for that matter) but that doesn't make it Constitutional. Whether there is a UN resolution or not, if Congress doesn't declare war, it's not Constitutional.

Factual news would be the best news... although I have to give you credit you were close and did actually mention Ron Paul's name... thank you. Here are the real numbers and Ron Paul beat them all - even if you combined the totals of all the other candidates.
Paul: $286,764; 1349 donors
McCain: $79,597; 413 donors
Romney: $29,250; 140 donors
Huckabee: $24,562; 94 donors
Obama: $81,037; 466 donors
Clinton: $49,523; 181 donors

Support the US Troops - Vote Ron Paul!!

Tess, you wrote: "When our troops were sent to Iraq, it was not done with a Declaration of War which can only be granted by the Congress of the United States, which is totally going against our Constitution."

The War Powers Act of 1973 has yet to be declared unconstitutional. Sec. 2. (c) states:

"The constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief to introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, are exercised only pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) specific statutory authorization, or (3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces."

Sec. 3 (a) of The Authorization For Use Of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (passed by Congress and signed by President Bush), states:

"(a) AUTHORIZATION .—The President is authorized to use the Armed Forces of the United States as he determines to be necessary and appropriate in order to—
(1) defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and
(2) enforce all relevant U