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Originally Posted by Ironduke
Using the internet to gain national recognition for a candidate where he would otherwise receive none can be considered innovative, but what people are referring to as far as "deceit" is concerned is falsely trying to create an image of mass support where there is none, then trying to create a bandwagon effect.
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If that's going on, then so what? I wouldn't agree with it, simply because I know Ron Pauls' message is powerful enough to change peoples' minds, if they truly love liberty and freedom.
I say so what, because it has nothing to do with speaking about Ron Pauls' message of liberty from big government, and justice for the states and cities to make decisions for their own area, instead og big-brother government sticking their nose in everything, where it's not wanted nor needed.
So, even if it's a fact there are these "deception campaigns" going on over the 'net, does that mean Ron Paul is supporting deception? Not from what I can see. He just seems confident that if people would simply listen to what he has to say, they'd most likely change their mind on who they chose to vote before they heard of Ron Paul.
The debates held on TV seem to being about the war in Iraq now, but I remember saying: I wish they gave each candidate 30 mins. each to state their case on what they want to do to help this country, instead of setting up questions to steer the debate in one specific direction. Why? Because Ron Pauls' position is not soley about not going to war in Iraq; that's just one facet of many he has to fix this nation. If only people would see all of that on national television!
But, thank the internet, we can read it here, at least. The Ron Paul Library I posted is awesome to see what Ron Paul is all about! I'd suggest all to go there and read to your hearts content!
I've been inspired to vote again, because of hearing what Ron Paul says.
It's no longer having to pick the lesser of two evils... but to actually pick a GOOD condidate, is astounding to me!
Not one that says "Oh, the Dem's are blah blah blah blah" nor "Oh, the Republicans are blah blah blah blah", but rather "Liberty is..." "Limited government would..." "Getting rid of the Federal Reserve would..." "Backing our dollar with gold and silver would..."
Too much of politics these days, is all "us vs. them", Dem's vs. Repubs. Whatever happened arguing what's good for LIBERTY? Whatever happened to wanting what our founding fathers wanted for this nation? The nation they risked their lives to fight for?
I will say right now, that soley using online pole results to promote a campaign is pathetic. It totally undermines the whole thing, because it makes it look like Ron Pauls' message is not good enough to stand on its own!
Ron Paul is confident it can, so that's all that matters.
One reporter on TV asked why some guy (I believe a 9/11 "truther" as they call them) started attending his conferences? And Ron Paul was like "I have no control over who comes to support me; that doesn't mean I personally agree with all of
their opinions. It just shows that people love the message, and want more!
The same can be said about those looking to deceive others into supporting Ron Paul. It's not
his fault, so should you ignore his message because of it?
Another example would be: Those that call themselves Christians, yet go around shouting "You're going to HELL if you do not come to Christ!" Or "You dirty sinner! REPENT!" or "You're homosexual? You fa#$%^! You're going to hell!" (I believe I remember "Christians" sitting outside with signs basically saying this.
Does that mean Jesus himself would back these people? Nope.
Does this mean they're actually Christians, simply because they call themselves Christians? Nope.
Same can be said about Ron Paul supporters that do things the wrong way "for the sake of the campaign." as well.
Listen to the message, then judge it. Do not blindly give up simply because bigots or ignorant people do bad things in the name of that message.