Taking the First Step: Voting for Ron Paul

OK, I've changed my mind: I've reversed and have mailed in my voter registration paper to take part in California Primary as a Republican for Ron Paul. I may even contribute to a politician for the first time ever.

I've voted for Bush in 2000 and became more and more dissatisfied with POTUS and after reading LRC, I've became a non-voter in summer of 2004 (during the primaries -- so I didn't vote for Bush the second round). I also turned anti-government (against any and all government intervention be it war or capital punishment). However, Ron Paul, whatever his chances are, gets my vote for being a libertarian in words and actions. I realize that my vote is only 1 out of millions but still at least I can make a statement of where I stand: for Ron Paul.

P.S. Take at peak at how homeschoolers are voting for the candidates so far at Homeschool World.

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Ron Paul the Proxy

I've read (via dailypaul) a very thoughtful commentary of Ron Paul by Carl Fiser: "Presidential Candidate Ron Paul Bears Empty Pot For Americans." Here's a great quote:

No longer can it be said that Ron Paul is running for President. Amazingly enough, his candidacy has been hijacked, and it appears now that the people are running for President. . . through Ron Paul!

I read an earlier article by NY Times (Nov 10) which talked about empowering the supporters with the title "The Web Takes Ron Paul for a Ride." Fiser takes the analysis to the next level: supporters are using Ron Paul as the proxy for the office of Presidency. Talk about "We the people!"

Note: Ron Paul Blimp needs just few more dollars to take off!

Update 12/14: Fiser has an update "Supporters/Media Await Congressman Ron Paul’s Status With Bated Breath."

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Sunset of American Empire

When I read "The uninvited guest: Chinese sub pops up in middle of U.S. Navy exercise, leaving military chiefs red-faced" it seems what American Empire is starting her sunset. America is busy fighting several war fronts (Iraq and Afghanistan and maybe Iran next), mortgage mess is turning into recession and probably a depression. And we now have China trying to one up America, militarily.

I like Ron Paul's proposal to bring all military back home (back from Japan, S.Korea, Diego Garcia, Gitmo, to name a few places) so that we can focus on our country and even our military toys, if that is what we want to do as a country.

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Tea Party '07

Here's an invite to join the biggest tea party of 07: TeaParty07 to support Ron Paul.

Seems that Guy Fawkes Day (or Night) was a great success for Ron Paul. Congrats!

BTW, I did learn one history lesson this week, thanks to a friend who pointed out this article "Happy Counterterrorism Day" which explains how US election day was all based on Guy Fawkes Day! Take that, King James! And as much as it has lost its meaning in terms of one vote, one difference, the original intent was to shake up the government on a periodic basis.

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Remember, Remember, the 5th of November

Happy Guy Fawkes Night!! It's a day remembered of a failure to overthrow the government. (How different from July 4th, where an out of sight set of colonies started a very successful rebellion.)

Ron Paul's campaign wants it to be a day to kick off Ron Paul Revolution, and turn into something to remember (at least for 2008 US elections) in a very positive way, at least create some record(s) in how much people contribute in one day (online?). You can track a live chart of the donation status. And donate here.

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Ron Paul hits front page: OC Register

Our local rag, OC Register, in their commentary section, has put Ron Paul on front page of their paper edition (but not noticeable on their online page). Very well balanced coverage of Ron Paul and his supporters, including Lew Rockwell.

Update: here's my Digg entry: Ron Paul Phenomenon.

Someone else beat me to it: Ron Paul Phenomenon. (I guess I didn't look hard enough before my entry. At least I put it in the right topic: 2008 U.S. Election unlike this one which is in the political opinion)

Plug for Ron Paul for President

Here's one man I'd vote, if I was still registered to vote: Ron Paul who seemed to have been written off by MSN (main stream news).

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