The Ron Paul Revolution

Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 3:42 PM by Chuck Todd

From NBC's Mark Murray
COLUMBIA -- After we finished interviewing South Carolina Republican Gov. Mark Sanford (more on that later), we spotted several Ron Paul supporters outside the statehouse handing out fliers and DVDs about Paul and his record. Across the street, in fact, was an RV -- decked out in red, white, and blue -- with the words "Ron Paul Revolution" on it.

When we opened up the DVD that one of the supporter handed out, the insert inside of it said: "Watch it, copy it, and pass it on. Our country DEPENDS on it."

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Comments

not much of a story...just a comment really, if i didn't know who ron paul was before reading this, i certainly wouldn't know after...you dont even mention he's running for president or that he is a current senator...

Roy, Denver, CO (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:24 PM)

So, based on what you read and heard, what is the "Ron Paul Revolution" all about?

Steve Dasbach, Falls Church, VA (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:36 PM)

Actually, he's a current Representative.

Bill, Springfield, Oregon (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:38 PM)

Well, since the article was so short in details, here's some of facts about Ron Paul: He has never voted to raise taxes. He has never voted for an unbalanced budget. He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership. He has never voted to raise congressional pay. He has never taken a government-paid junket. He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch. He voted against the Patriot Act. He voted against regulating the Internet. He voted against the Iraq war. He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program. He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year. Ron Paul is a representative of Congress from Texas's 14th district. He is currently seeking the Republican party nomination for president.

Stephen, San Jose, CA (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:44 PM)

Ron Paul won your own viewer poll. Yet, you are barely are willing to acknowledge his existence! It's disgusting - and obvious to viewers! It is also quite obvious to all of us that Ron Paul is not one of MSNBC's "annointed" candidates. The hypocrisy you show is astonishing. Is MSNBC part of a free press? Nope! You are part of a "machine" press that wants to tell us what to think. And you make it so blatant it would be funny if it weren't so repulsive. Now go do a story about Paris Hilton.... it's about all you can muster.

JJH NewYork, NY (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:50 PM)

As a Congressman, Paul has: -Read the Patriot Act, and voted against it -Voted against going to war in Iraq -Wants to abolish the IRS -Wants to get rid of the Federal Income Tax Even today, individual income taxes account for only approximately one-third of federal revenue. Eliminating one-third of the proposed 2007 budget would still leave federal spending at roughly $1.8 trillion – a sum greater than the budget just 6 years ago in 2000! Does anyone seriously believe we could not find ways to cut spending back to 2000 levels?

Anthony, New York, NY (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:53 PM)

Ron Paul is a Republican representative from Texas who has never voted to raise taxes nor has he voted for an unbalanced budget. He voted against the Iraq War and the Patriot Act. Check him out, he's a great candidate! The Ron Paul Revolution, in my understanding, is simply a group out promoting Dr. Paul and his message. Here's his campaign website: http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Matthew Peterson, Mobile, Alabama (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:54 PM)

"Ron Paul Revolution" isn't actually endorsed by his campaign to the best of my knowledge. And I also would like to comment that it would be nice if you would actually mention who he is in the article.

John Mac, Hudsonville, Michigan (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:09 PM)

If you're looking for info about Ron Paul Revolution you can find them on youtube. They have a bunch of videos. It's great to see they were out there at the debate tonight :)

Jen, Chicago, Illinois (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:10 PM)

Ron Paul is the only congressman that keeps his oath of office. He returns money to Washington that he doesn't need to spend in his district. He has turned down the lucritive congressional retirement. He has EARNED more respect than anyone who has graced the hill, but he gets NO respect from the media.

Flo Greenville, Ohio (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:31 PM)

You guys are actually reading MSNBC.com looking for *information*?!?!? That's rich.

Rob, Binghampton, NY (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:45 PM)

OH MAN!!! I am so impressed by the people posting on here...they are really telling the truth! Whom knew that when you turn off mainstream media you could become a well informed patriot!!! Look this is the guy that will allow us to take our country back from the current administration whom has no interest in the american citizen but only corporations. Bottom line the government should work for the people not the other way around....wouldn't be a democracy! He is willing to remove the IRS as it is an "ILLEGAL" entity!. Bring back Security to our Borders...correction Bring back the Republic and Security to our borders. For the brain-washed google NAFTA AND CAFTA ... North American Empire...yup it's coming with no say from you and I. Yes RON PAUL is against it! He will bring the troops home...I know we should keep them there until we win...although I don't think GW knows what a good definition of victory is. (Soverign Nation with secuirty, army, and peace 2004 / no car bombs 2006 / less secualr violance 2007.) Most of all he is talking about building a stronger United States. Yea reminds of some GW's propoganda right....right before shipping hundred of thousands of off-shore. No I don't hate GW besides he's not really in control anyway. Google Rockefeller...predicted 9/11 before it happened 11 months before it did...scare people to create endless war on terror! Not crazy talk...GOOGLE IT!! Watch out Venezuela is next!!

Roberto Gonzales (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:45 PM)

I am impressed with Congressman Ron Paul's dedication to the US Constitution. I believe he would be the best President because he would restore peace, preserve our liberties, and enable real prosperity. He has my support.

George Whitfield, Seoul, Korea (absentee voter in Florida) (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:50 PM)

Ron Paul is featured in the movie "America: Freedom to Fascism"....you can watch it free on Google video....I'd love to see a Ron Paul/Dennis Kucinich 2008 ticket....they'd be unstoppable!.....Google videos: 9/11 Press for Truth, Loose Change 2nd Edition

911truthdotorg (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:56 PM)

Roberto Gonzales....right on, my man! The people in this country had better wake up to the fact that the fascists running this country right now are mass murderers. They made their "new Pearl Harbor" happen to give them the eternal green light to destroy The Constitution, our rights and ultimately, this country. We NEED someone like Ron Paul to help us undo the nightmare of these barbarians. But I fear that he will end up like Kennedy if he does get elected. JFK had signed Executive Orders to abolish the Federal Reserve and the CIA and a few months later they killed him. Ron Paul wants to do the same with the Federal Reserve and the IRS, not sure about the CIA. We need to help Ron Paul!!....Google videos: 9/11 Press for Truth, Loose Change 2nd Edition

911truthdotorg (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 6:20 PM)

Alright! Glad to hear about the activity on the ground.

iRonPaul.com (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 6:51 PM)

Name another politician who refuses to take a nickel of his fat Congressional pension and strictly abides by the Constitution. Ron Paul is the real slash big government deal. As for MSNBC's deliberate censorship of the Paul campaign and his first-place finish in their own poll, it's just proves they're a modern version of the old Soviet-era Pravada.

Al Doyle, Oshkosh, WI (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:10 PM)

I wanted to come out there so bad! I learned about Ron Paul 3 months ago. There is no one else to vote for! He is such a statesman--even if you don't agree w/ him on everything (how could you agree 100% w/ anybody?), there is no denying that this man speaks from his heart...and he speaks the truth.

Aaron, Bloomington, IN (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:26 PM)

RonPaulRevolution dot com and .org will provide you with a great deal of information. The most important of which is how you can make use of material provided by other individuals to start your own RonPaulRevolution near you without any permission slip from the government.

Ernest Hancock Phoenix, Arizona (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:32 PM)

Not only is Ron Paul the only real conservative running for president he is the only candidate that isnt a total corporate sellout. We need to get the disenfranchised Democrats and Rebublicans to realize this fact. The left right paradigm has held the country back for many years. We need to wake the citizenry up and it seems that there is a real chance to do that but Ron Paul supporters MUST get the word out. The MSM has proven its not going to do it. I think it is also important to stress getting back to the CONSTITUTION and the BILL of RIGHTS. No other candidate will touch those subjects. The people want to hear about it but until now havent had that choice. Now we all have a real canididate to vote for! Vote Ron Paul 2008 www.ronpaul2008.com DONATE what you can!

Jason Virginia (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:33 PM)

Congressman Paul a major candidate tonight. Anyone who pays attention can practically feel the oceanic swell of his suporters, national as well as international. Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin and John Locke would be proud! Godspeed to you, Dr. Paul!

Antony, Hopkins, Minnesota (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:35 PM)

Actually Ron Paul voted against the USA PATRIOT ACT because he couldn't read it. Nobody did. That was his first objection, as he so stated on the floor at the time ... the legislation they were voting on was unavailable for ANYONE other than the Speaker to read at the time. So your Congressman voted your rights away without even knowing, or obviously caring, what he was voting on if he voted for the PATRIOT ACT. Business as usual from the Washington Party.

Fascist Nation, Phoenix, AZ, USA (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:42 PM)

Ron Paul will have a chance only when you, the media, start reporting him. How can he poll high if the people ---who's job it is for you to inform--- haven't heard of him? How can he win if the people ---who's job it is for you to give unbiased coverage--- are repetedly told he has no chance? The after-debate coverage of the May 3rd debate was a disgrace. While the paid talking-heads were opining about anyone but Paul, the public was voting him to the top of the GOP candidates. We choose our candidates, not the media!

JTaverner, AZ (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:45 PM)

The 'Ron Paul Revolution' is a grass roots campaign that started in Phoenix AZ and is now nation wide to promote Ron Paul for president. Instructions on how to be a part of it can be found here: ronpaulrevolution.com. Through this election, the MSM will be exposed for the censorship that they have imposed on the electoral process. I hope that this article is an attempt by MSNBC to save themselves by reaching out to the people. I welcome this and hope to see more.

Tom Westbrook, Mesa AZ (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:02 PM)

ronpaul2008.com Vote for Ron tonight on FOX by texting them R7 to 36988

NH4RonPaul (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:20 PM)

Thanks for the story MSNBC! There is a poll using your cellphone up on foxnew.com it is sort of complicated, so take your time.

Jones, Springfield, MO (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:23 PM)

Ron Paul is this country's last hope - he really is. All the top tier people are bought and paid for and so is the bulk of the press. The more they try to ignore RP and pretend he doesn't exist by simply making no mention of him, the more comical and obvious it becomes.

NickT, San Antonio, Texas (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:57 PM)

Ron Paul is the voice of americans that are tired of seeing their country and liberty being stolen or sold to global elites, tired of being kicked out of their homes so government can line their pockets off of the profits of a wealthy buisness owner.. tired of being presumed guilty before innocent and becoming the focus of unwarrented survellience and searches.. tired of their income being taxed and given to others in the form of healthcare, welfare or corporate subsidies. while the richest corporations in this country pay little or no taxes.. tired of fiat currency and the devaluation of the US dollar.. tired of our government lying to our face and policing the world.. tired of government backing corporate interests before that of its people and participating in the fleecing of common americans, such as enron&worldcom or the california energy crisis.. we need to look back to our constitution and what this country was founded upon because our government is guiding us to communism and away from our democratic republic..

john gomes, sacramento, ca (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:10 PM)

MSNBC WAKE UP!!! The people got to see a genuine candidate, who had something different to say FOR ONCE, and EVERY major newscorp ignores him! LOOK AT YOURSELVES

m jackson, portland,oregon (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:31 PM)

I'm watching the debate right now and they are not asking Ron Paul hardly any questions at all. Now they're ignoring him on the stage!...Ron Paul is amazing!! He does not shrink from saying the "unpopular" thing. They just tried to trip him up with an Iraq question when he mentioned 9/11 and that schmuck Giuliani jumped down his throat and demanded he retract his statement. Ron didn't do it....We need to get him in the White House!!....Google videos: 9/11 Press for Truth, Loose Change 2nd Edition

911truthdotorg (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:24 PM)

In response to tonight’s debate, I thought it worth mentioning that Giuliani’s attack on Ron Paul was cowardly and severely harmful to his standing in the Republican primary race. As a scholar of international relations, Ron Paul’s perspective was a regurgitation of the consensus on the causes of 9-11. Giuliani attacked him in an attempt to prey on the fears of the American people. Right now I’m going out to my car, removing the Giuliani 08 sticker, and replacing it with Ron Paul.

J Rhamey, Athens, Georgia (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:41 PM)

OMG! In the post debate Fox Noise spin, they're crucifying Ron Paul for what he said...especially that fraud, Giuliani....If I was advising Ron Paul, I'd tell him to withdraw from the debates because they're never going to give him a fair shot....Ron Paul needs to come out for 9/11 Truth...he knows it's a lie!.... Google videos: 9/11 Press for Truth, Loose Change 2nd Edition

911truthdotorg (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:43 PM)

Ron Paul is the only Academic choice!!!!!

Dan Smith, Garland, NC (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:54 PM)

Ron Paul rebuttal to Giuliani's political grandstanding was pure genius. However, when Giuliani asked ROn Paul to retract his statement....the audience cheered! Face it! The GOP has completely been hijacked by neocons :(

Justin Foard, San Jose, CA (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:55 PM)

Ron Paul OWNED tonight. Only the ignorant disagree that 9/11 was caused by blowback from American foreign policy. Ron Paul is America's candidate. Visit www.ronpaul2008.com. Friend request him on myspace. Watch and vote positive on his youtubes. Now is the time for change in America, and the neo-cons have lost their opportunity. Long live true republicanism!

V, New York, NY (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:07 PM)

Ron Paul is an esteemed intellectual when it comes to American foreign policy. However, this hurts him in our dumped-down, foreign policy hubris infested society.

Justin Foard, San Jose, Ca (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:21 PM)

Ron Paul has my Vote..

Don - Channahon,IL (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:31 PM)

Ron Paul is leading the text message poll on Fox News. Can this be real? I host his campaign web site and traffic is way up, although not as much as after the first debate. Part of that may be due to the later timeslot. Did anyone else think Fox News set Ron up for Rudy to make his indignant (and ignorant) remark? It looked staged to me and as soon as the debate ended, Hannity and the other talking heads started talking about cutting Ron from future debates. Now they are interviewing everyone but Ron. Can you say "rigged game"?

Kent White (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:32 PM)

Ron Paul is currently placing first in the foxnews poll. He is the only civil libertarian that EITHER party is running. He is truly the only man running for the White House that will preserve what this nation stands for.

Matt Shroy, Greenville, SC (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:33 PM)

watch America:Freedom to Fascism on youtube that is your best introduction to Ron Paul and what he stands for. If you want more information go to thomas.org

Troy Lawrence, Byers, Colorado (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:35 PM)

Ron Paul in 2008! Show the media how they cannot spin and silence his views. He still wins the polls.

Jeff, Warwick, RI (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:37 PM)

Man, NeoSean really hates Ron Paul. He is such an ass when he is losing an argument. The post debate interview was priceless . . .

Kent White, Orlando, FL (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:45 PM)

Ron just owned Sean Hannity, and insisted on continuing the debate even after Hannity and Colmes attempted to break for commercial. RON PAUL WON TONIGHT.

V, New York, NY (Sent Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:47 PM)

they are right now trying to knock out ron paul micheal steel is a dum knuckle head. ron paul won romeny

ferl ball (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:08 AM)

It's sad to see that a so-called 'news event' was so clearly controlled to benefit just a few candidates. There was no clear attempt to give the American people a chance to see what each candidate had to say on a given question. How about a debate that's truly fair to all parties involved. One where the same questions is posed to ALL participants, and ALL participants get equal time to respond. Dr. Paul certainly deserves that much (actually more) based on his un-wavering many years of service to the American people, with such a high-level of integrity in the face of so much opposition and propaganda. Not to mention the fact that he's probably smarter in the area of foreign policy than the sum total of all the candidates combined. To assume that the American people are now too stupid to see a blatant censorship like that which happened tonight on Fox is to assume that all is lost here in America. Thank God for the internet, the one and only last resort for FREE SPEECH for the American people. America - for your children's sake, PLEASE WAKE UP.

Bill Kosloskey, Petoskey MI (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:10 AM)

Presidential Candidate Ron Paul has my vote. Thank God he has the integrity to stand his ground and defend this nation, our forefathers and the United States Constitution.

Jim Theriault, Sarasota FL (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:14 AM)

Bill Kosloskey, Petoskey MI (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:15 AM)

MSNBC and Fox now have both spiked the news that Ron Paul won their republican presidential debates.

David (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:21 AM)

Tier 1, Tier 2, what a bunch of BS. Who is the media to tell me what to think, whatever happened to objective journalism?? Big media won't deter from supporting Ron Paul and I would ask of them to please give him more airtime he deserves it, we deserve it, do it for the Republic!! We are not a democracy, we are a constitutionally limited Republic!!

benny benfari, briarwood, new york (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:22 AM)

Ron Paul tied with Romney for the winner of the fox cell poll after leading for nearly an hour. Hannity and some pollsters then call their own poll worthless because 'there is no way Paul won that debate, no way.' I can not describe how frustrated that makes me fell. I am an Iowan Republican and I support Ron Paul out of this current crop. If no one else comes into the race, I encourage all other Iowa Republicans to vote for him in the caucus. I hope the Libertarians and Democrats will help him in the caucus as well. Ron Paul is right for America. God Bless.

Matt, Dubuque, Iowa (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:26 AM)

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