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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Start covering this guy more. I’m going to tell everybody about him. I believe he is what the people want. Of course, he doesn’t fit into your agenda……..does he.

John Stump (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:28 AM)

Ron Paul is the only traditional conservative running for the Republican nomination.

Robert Moore, Huntsville, AL (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:30 AM)

Please donate to Ron Paul. If only five or ten dollars, it all helps. I will be supporting him in the caucus state.

Matt, Dubuque, Iowa (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:36 AM)

Ron Paul proves that,the founding fathers vision of the country still ALIVE..RUN RON RUN

Michael , ventura , ca (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:43 AM)

Congressman Paul, I want to let you know that I am absolutely appalled at your misuse of our trust in your misrepresentation of yourself and your views when you ran for election in our district. You are completely aware that you ran on a strong military support stance, you know that we support the anti-terrorism war in Iraq, and you know that you are a charlatan in running under the cloak of strong conservative values. Now you embarrass us with you diatribes against our men and women's efforts on national television. Shame on you and shame on your dishonesty to your constituents. I will work will all of my energy to recall your election to office on the grounds of misrepresentation and no confidence. I am embarrassed that you are from the State of Texas.

barbara sherrill, Alvin, TX (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:44 AM)

RON PAUL ROCKS! Period! GO RON GO!! He just won the FOX debate too! Take that Military Industrial Complex!!

AJ Severino, Parkville, MO (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:46 AM)

MSNBC, thank you for not censoring Ron Paul comments like abc.com does.

Tom Westbrook (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:47 AM)

I usually vote democrat, but I will vote for Ron Paul if the neocons don't keep him from getting nominated. The republicans have a choice. Either nominate Ron Paul or possibly have a democrat in the white house.

Ryan Mann (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:56 AM)

Go, Ron, go!

B Iman, Chewelah, Wash. (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:57 AM)

If he doesn't get the nominatation, we'll just write him in. I'm not a republican by any means, but I'd vote for Ron Paul.

Jane, Southern Mississippi (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:00 AM)

Ron Paul is the only true republican presidential candidate. I had left the republican party and now, I'm going to register as a republican and vote for RON PAUL in the primary elections. RON PAUL is the only one, who actually voted against the Iraq War. Did Hilary or any of those other democrats? NO. RON PAUL is the only candidate that with enough experience and consistently voting with his princples and constitution in mind. RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT!!! THE RON PAUL REVOLUTION!!!!

Jacob, San Antonio, Texas (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:02 AM)

I wonder how long it will take the major news media to realize that they're missing the boat as long as they portray Dr. Paul as some sort of abberation. He has always spoken his mind and his position is clear. How can the same be said for the other candidates? It just can't. I will register as a Republican ONLY if Dr. Paul is on the primary ticket. Otherwise, it will be anyone who is NOT on the Republican ticket. No votes for drones for me!

Louie, Burleson, TX (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:07 AM)

Ron paul is an alright guy. He is a little more like that gravel fool on the democrat side, but at least he tells you the way it is. I disagree with him on Iraq, but other then that, he would make a good president. If the democrats are still in power if he gets elected, I think they will shut him down myself. I remember when he was running for congress against some liberal moron named Sneary. The folksy voice on the radio would tell everyone what this liberal moron's position would be and how he would help destroy america. At the end of the ad, you would hear "there's something lerry about that fellow sneary". Of course Ron Paul won hands down. He is a good man, but there is something gravel-esque about him and that is why he probably won't win. Still, it would be fun if he was running against Obama and he tried to do an ad like he did earlier, just have to find something to rhyme with Obama.

jerry/corpus christi texas (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:25 AM)

Paul is the ONLY consistently coherent, constitutionally-based candidate in the race. The other clowns on both sides are pandering to the lowest common denominataors, preying on the innocent, and are an insult to the average person's intelligence. It's AMAZING to see that people are responding so positively on this site....almost makes one believe there is still some hope.

Charlie, Arizona, USA (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:31 AM)

Awesome, I disagree with Paul on some of his social issues, but his view on foreign policy and the nature of government far outweighs my fears over his anti-abortion stance. The only sane choice is to vote for Paul. I am a liberal and will vote for him.

josh, new york, NY (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:43 AM)

josh, new york, NY (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:44 AM)

Dr. Ron Paul is the only candidate for President with the courage, integrity, intelligence, knowledge and voting record to get us out of this mess. The set up question on 911 proves the bias of Fox. Dr. Ron Paul won this debate as he won the first debate.

David Kay Snider, Mt Vernon, Oregon (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:02 AM)

I caught the debate end in the spin room with Hannity and Colms,live, watched the debate repeat, and then watched the spin room repeat (I'm in WA state). FOX NEWS CUT THE INTERVIEW WITH RON PAUL IN THE SPIN ROOM ON THE REPEAT!!!

E. J. "Ed" Pole II, Lacey, WA (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:09 AM)

I won't complain that this short article doesn't talk about who Ron Paul is. I take it as a sign that MSNBC reporters/bloggers think there's no need to do so. Just like they wouldn't need to explain who the other TOP candidates are. He did, after all, win all of their polls!

Pat Davis, Ava, Missouri (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:11 AM)

Ron Paul all day everyday. Class act.

Charles Pete (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:48 AM)

Words to describe Congressman Paul - Integrity, Statesman, Experienced, Reserved, Tenacious, Committed, Honest, Independent, Dedicated, Admired, Courageous, Solid, Unwavering, Sincere, Leader, Skilled, Diplomat, World Leader. Michigan For Ron Paul - 2008. WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!

Bill Kosloskey (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:50 AM)

Miss the debate? Learn about Ron Paul: http://www.tinyurl.com/yoagoh

John, Brooklyn, NY (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 3:35 AM)

Wow this news site did a disgrace by not even mentioning that he is running for president. I think the American big media companies are pretty much just like censored Communist media in Russia. What a disgrace. I am voting for Ron Paul if I get the chance and when I look to see how he is doing in the news, they don't even hardly bother mentioning him.

Scooter Chanman (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 3:45 AM)

MSNBC is owned by people who make weapons of war. Ron Paul is not. It's as simple as that.

Jeremiah Patoka, Austin Texas (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 4:33 AM)

Ron Paul was right about 911 and Rudy needs to shut-up and take some history lessons.

Jimmy Brown, Kingsport, TN (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 7:55 AM)

It doesn't suprise me at all that Ron Paul is receiving no coverage. And of this morning, he has trounced all the others in MSNBC's own poll. I'm sure that even this clear evidence isn't enough to evn have his name mentioned. Paul supporters must persevere.

M. Gish (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 8:11 AM)

I just wanted to take a moment and thank MSNBC for not deleting our comments. It's important to respect public opinion, even if you have no respect for yourself and your country. You do a great disservice to us all and the freedom of the press when you report stories like this one. With that said, we're more than happy to pick up where you left off, provided you leave the comments without deleting them. By the way, if you want a story, you should consider investigating the deletion of comments on YouTube and Google Video.

Mark, Atlanta, GA (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 8:35 AM)

Ron Paul: finally a politician who will speak the truth courageously and articulately. Rudy Giuliani should be condemned not only for his cheap, opportunistic attack on Ron Paul, but also because of his sheer lack of knowledge WHY militant Islamists decided to attack the United States. If he would read the 1996 & 1998 fatwas issued by Bin Laden, he would KNOW: the attacks were in retaliation for American meddling in the Middle East.

Gene Trosper (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 8:54 AM)

Yes, our "mainstream media" is bought and paid for, kind of like Pro wrestling...it's all for show. The good news is that more and more people are waking up to that fact everyday. The propaganda machine is destroying itself over Ron Paul. The Neocons are going down ! **********Ron Paul 2008**********

Cindy, Texas (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:14 AM)

Based on what I heard, Ron Paul didn't justify the 9-11 terrorists' attacks, he explained why Muslim extremists are targeting the United States. Thoughout history, empires have been attacked and challenged by disgruntled peasants and barbarians.

Stuart, Nashville, TN (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:33 AM)

Ron Paul made me proud last night. It cost his campaign 25,000 to enter that debate and I'm very glad I contributed so he could educate me, FoxNews viewers, and not least Guliani and Hannity. Great, great points about Lebanon, Iran and Iraq.

Karl P, Atlanta, GA (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:02 AM)

If you want to know more about Ron Paul, take a look at U.S. House Con. Res. No. 40 of the 110th Congress. You will see that he co-authored that piece of legislation, currently PARKED PURPOSEFULLY BY THE CORPORATE CONGRESS, in committee, never to see the light of day. But to know where America is right now, you need to read every word. Go get em Dr. Paul!!!!!!!!

Gary Conner, Dripping Springs Texas (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:17 AM)

Ron Paul won the Fox News poll after the debate. No mention. That just illustrates that the people don't decide these matters, it's a handful of elitist party bosses and media spinsters that do. I watched the debate. He never said 9/11 was America's fault, yet that's the spin. Very Soviet like. We're watching a propaganda machine mobilizing to destroy Ron Paul before our eyes, proving that this political system is corrupt beyond repair.

larry blythe vinton, iowa (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:47 AM)

Rudy Guillani: I have never seen that commetn made at a Republican Presidential Debate. He's right. The last time a comment was made like that(regarding entagnling alliances) was from Thomas Jefferson.

Mike, Pittsburgh (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:49 AM)

Ron Paul stood his ground in the South Carolina debate 5/15/07. He spoke the truth, and those who twisted his words can be found throughout big media. Listen to the entire set of debates if you want to know how threatened FOX and big reporters - as well as the favored candidates are - by Ron Paul. They want to silence him or freeze him out, or, failing that, mischaracterize him. Take a good look at Ron Paul. Listen to the man. Then ask yourself: what sort of person would be threatened by this man? A crook? A monster? A war profiteer? Someone who gets in the way of reindustrializing the United States? Oh. Yeah. Ron Paul for President 2008 if it takes bake sales and potato races make it happen.

Jo, Hampton, VA (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:57 AM)

Glad to see so many people supporting Ron Paul, America's choice. We need to spread the word far and wide. www.ronpaulhq.com

Dreepa, New Hampshire (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 11:20 AM)

Guiliani's "applause" is scary given that he has profited more of the 9/11 sham than any other person. He should be investigated and knew in advance, with the rest of the White House, as the director of the Emergency Management Center and part of the false flag attack to instigate the War on Terror. He is a crook!! Just like Cheney who ordered the stand-down order essentially allowing the planes to hit the WTC. Building 7 housed the Secret Service, CIA, DoD, etc... and fell in its own footprint and wasn't even hit by a plane and had small fires that (using the fireman's own words - could be knocked down with two lines) were containable FALSE FLAG!!! Operation Northwoods style - only sicker. Our being over there in the first place for decades on end and our pro-Isreal AIPAC guided allegiance to them are the source of all of our woes when it comes to the Middle East. Withdraw completely and they will leave us alone. The Palestine-Isreal conflict is really the cause of all this mess.

Jack LaLance (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 11:51 AM)

Ron Paul needs to be president or else it is going to be the same old bush and clinton dynasty if hillary or rudy get elected. The mass media outlets are not friendly to Ron Paul that is why he would make a good president. Ron Paul speaks from the heart and refrains from corny gay jokes like the ones presented by Huckabee and McCain.

Tom, Bloomington, IN (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 11:57 AM)

Ron Paul offered a "the Emperor has no clothes" moment last night when he actually brought the issue up of why we were attacked on 9/11 in the first place. It was such a breath of fresh air. The spin meisters and soundbite gurus have already turned that into Guiliani's finest moment. Everyone should call Ron Paul's office and thank him for having the guts to speak those words on the National Stage. I've already called his office in Washington.. and have asked my friends to. His number is (202) 225-2831. The media has already rolled over. I can't believe there is not more on this topic today - giving Paul credit - instead of tanking him.

Kerry Prichett, Berkeley, CA (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:21 PM)

Ron Paul is a paleoconservative in the tradition of Calvin Coolidge and Robert A Taft. Neoconservatives are the Nelson Rockefeller types who dupe Republicans through the use of conservative sound bites. Neocons keep their admiration of Rockefeller secret.

Al, Dallas (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:44 PM)

The only person Ron Paul's "controversy" at the debate helped was Ron Paul.

Jonathan Bostwick Palmdale, CA (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:04 PM)

You clearly know, by far percentage points, the only "true" republican presidential candidate RON PAUL won both debates held at Fox News and MSNBC. You are being bias, if you truly think you are just a journalist, you are WRONG. You are deliberately ignoring the facts. The republicans want to nominate RON PAUL. Stop with the bias agenda. Just cover the facts and mention, who actually won both debates, RON PAUL. Wouldn't that now make him the top dog? Yeah, of course, it does, but not if the media doesn't cover it. Stop trying to manipulate the news. If you give RON PAUL adequate, decent, coverage and don't write articles as bias as possible, the American people will support the only republican worthy of office, RON PAUL. We deserve it. Let the Americans make up their own mind. Oh, yeah, well, it seems like they are on the polls after both of the debates. It's the RON PAUL REVOLUTION and you can't stop RON PAUL BEING PRESIDENT!!!

Leroy, San Antonio, Texas (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:14 PM)

So, are we a few zealous supporters with internet access, or is there really a swell of grassroots support for Dr Paul? - Rick

RSDavis, St Louis, MO (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:26 PM)

finally a republican had the 'cajonies' to speak the truth about america's thug-like behavior in the 'hood' which is the world. you can beat up on smaller fry and take their lunch money and steal their sneakers [read resources and dignity], but at some point one of them may decide to fight back [911] and then cowardly thugs always cry 'mommie' [read bush and giuliani]. god bless texas [and this from an atheist] and rudy have texas cowpie for breakfast this morning, suka. you will never be prez. not a republican, nor democrat, i'm a green but would definitely cross party line to vote for ron. paul and gravel would be a viable independent ticket for 2008. an indigenous american for ron: go ron go! tell it like it really is! and congrats for whippin' butt in the viewers voting poll.

Jerry Alvarado, San Francisco, CA (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:26 PM)

If Fox, MSNBC, CNN continue with the blocking or twisting the words of Ron Paul there should be a push to boycott the products being sold to us during the debates. I was able to watch over an hour of the debate last night and was disappointed with it. They only asked Ron Paul 3 questions while the big three corp. hors were asked many more questions with chances to rebuttal the other’s comments. If 9/11 had not occurred Rudy would have nothing to talk about or any campaign to run. His response to every question has references to 9/11. It was funny to hear the other candidates taking a page from Ron Paul. Did you hear how many time the candidates mentioned the constitution. I am surprised they even know what it is.

Shawn Ammons, Baytown, Tx (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:33 PM)

Ron Paul is the man! He has balls, the other candidates have canned responses to the tough questions. He understands fiscal policy, foreign policy, and the role of government. The other candidates know people who have money to contribute to their bandwagon. That's the difference.

Paul Monroe, Boone North Carolina (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:53 PM)

Ron Paul is the only hope for America. The media does all it can to filter him, but they cannot control the information any more. What is with the Nazi Sean Hannity saying that the people’s opinion does not count? Fox and all the other so called conservative TV and Radio commentators are being exposed for the frauds that they are. Paul against Hillary would tell us exactly where America is. I have supported Republicans starting with Ronald Reagan, when I could first vote, I will never support another one other than Ron Paul. And I will teach my children the same. Just like the south did for 100 years. If the Republicans want to loose all support of the base then they should continue their King-making program of RudyMcRomney. That was the stupidest thing I ever heard. Is Rudy so dumb he does not know that a ticket only has two people on it? Go RON PAUL

R, Richmond, Va (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:03 PM)

Words can not convey the hope I'm now feeling. For so long I thought I was alone in my feeling that the U.S. Constitution still matters. That the U.S. government has grown into a self serving monstrosity that the founding fathers warned us it would try to do. I thought I was alone because the media told me I was alone. But after the first post debate polling and the polling for last night's debate, as well as all the positive comments on the forums all across the internet, it's irrefutable that I am indeed not alone. And as a father, an uncle, and a grandfather, that realization nearly brings a tear to my eye for the new hope that it's possible that future generations of America will not be required to give up 80% of their production to pay for the current mistakes and (if we were to keep proceeding the way we are) future mistakes. As for my opinion of the big media outlets now... Let's just say I keep picturing that Iraqi guy being broadcast during the Iraqi invasion saying "There are no U.S. troops in Baghdad." while it was obvious there were. I just hope this support turns into actual votes (or it's all for naught), so that no matter how much the MSM machine says "There is no support for Ron Paul." that "We The People" will invade and occupy Washington D.C. again.

D McCullough Opelika, AL (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:17 PM)

This is great! I'm so proud of Ron Paul. Finally a politician with a real pair of Balls. We need to band together like brothers to take him to the next level! The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any-price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life. – Theodore Roosevelt, letter (January 10, 1917) God Bless...and HELP, our Great Country.

R Stanford Thompson Indialantic, Fl (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:45 PM)

Hi. I am outraged at the media for their treatment of Ron Paul. The country NEEDS him...people WANT him...and you're going to shove him aside for some rude, cross-dressing, ex-mayor and two flip-floppers? How dare you, MSNBC! What gives you the right to censor candidates and focus the American mindset on three useless scumbags, while ignoring somebody genuine like Ron Paul?

Devon, San Jose, CA (Sent Wednesday, May 16, 2007 2:49 PM)

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