NPR: Ron Paul Says Viva La Revolucion!

Ron Paul Says Viva La Revolucion!

Ron Paul is ending his presidential campaign. Maybe. If you read hard enough between the lines. Then again maybe not.

Here is Paul's Thursday video statement where he talks about how it's time to start thinking about the next phase of the "revolution."

"Revolutions are long term projects," Paul says in the video. "The Message of liberty has spread around the country." Although Paul hasn't won a single primary or caucus and has been in the single-digits in most contests, his comments indicate he doesn't think this is important. "A cadre of hard-core believers is the key to success - the total number and percentages are less important."

Paul says the presidential campaign is winding down. (True, since John McCain has won it.) But Paul says he plans to keep campaign going, because he wants the "maximum number of votes for the convention." He also asked for people to keep donating money.

"Our job now is to plan for the next phase," Paul says and encourages people to go to Amazon.com and pre-order a copy of his book "The Revolution: A Manifesto." (Make sure you say by Ron Paul. Otherwise you might get a copy of Mao or Che Guevara.)

11:35 AM ET | 03- 7-2008 | permalink

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"(Make sure you say by Ron Paul. Otherwise you might get a copy of Mao or Che Guevara.)"

Right, because Ron Paul is kind of socialist, or something. Thanks again, Tom "I don't understand the difference between political ideologies" Regan.

Sent by Christine | 1:10 PM ET | 03-07-2008

What's ironic about this is that Ron Paul's platform is only the barest minimum of what must be done in order to earn our freedom, protect future generations, and continue the progress of the human species.

Sent by Jody Sol | 1:50 PM ET | 03-07-2008

Tom is a tool Christine, he doesn't have to be, but he has chosen to be. There is a whole world of reality beyond the narrow, popular, view that Tom has embraced. I hope he chooses to wake up.

Sent by Jody Sol | 1:54 PM ET | 03-07-2008

This might give some libertarians clout in some local elections. I know of at least 7 who are running for positions right now. If Nader stole the election from Gore, I could see Paul winning it for the dems, even if Hill gets the nod.

Sent by Tim | 6:44 PM ET | 03-07-2008

As documented by Ron Paul's Newsletter published for years, he adovocated rasicst positions, smeared Dr. King calling him a child molester, and promoted the most vile antisemitic lies.

Still was treated with kid gloves by NPR
and the liberal media.

Sent by Ron Gordon | 9:31 PM ET | 03-08-2008

Tom is confused. He wished Ron Paul would withdraw. Just wait till Sept. if he is so sure that McCain has won it.
Does Rockefeller sign his paycheck? Probably

Sent by Wes | 9:37 PM ET | 03-08-2008

Tom, stop being a mouthpiece for the MSM. Do your homework. Read, Creature From Jekeyl Island by G. Edward Griffin and learn about the destructiveness of the Federal Reserve. Once you understand monetary policy, everything else will become clear. You will finally understand why the informed support Ron Paul so passionately.

Sent by Renee | 11:19 PM ET | 03-08-2008

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