A recent dispatch from the Shane Corey, Executive Director of the Libertarian National Committee, shows that the effect of the
Ron Paul Revolution have been heard loud and clear.McCorey says "In no way, shape or form, can I ignore the positive impact Dr. Paul's campaign is making on America. I'm not asking you to do that either." With all the support for the libertarian (notice the little l) candidate, it has to be exciting.....If only he were a Libertarian candidate. It begs the question
Is Ron Paul A Blessing Or A Curse To The LP
One things for sure. If Ron Paul runs as an independent or with the Constitution party, the
lp's 2008 presidential campaign is gone. Even if Ron Paul doesn't decide to continue to run after the GOP process is complete, many people will support a Ron Paul write-in-campaign (here's my
Write In Ron Paul website, just in case)But if you want to look at the long term effect the "Ron Paul Revolution" will have on the LP, and libertarian thought in general, the picture is much brighter.Most libertarians that support Ron Paul, and Ron Paul supporters in general know that even if Ron Paul was elected, we'd only be about 35% of the way to a total reformation of our government. I don't see Senator Clinton (D-NY) or Chambliss (R-GA) supporting President Paul's foreign policy, or 5 Supreme Court Justices to support his policies on social issues.These people need to have somewhere to call home when 2008 written into the history books.
Ron Paul Revolution: Next Stop - Local Politics
All politics are local, and people will be voting for county surveyor along with President. Many people who've never voted before will likely vote for, or write-in Ron Paul. Are these people going to tow the political line on other races? I think not. Many people are going to take this opportunity to vote for any candidate that they think will help change the way our government works, and the way we look at government. Libertarian candidates usually fit that bill.We have an opportunity, in 2008 as libertarians to really start the change we've been talking about in government for years. An opportunity that starts locally. The opportunity the LP has been waiting for since its inception. One that can piggy-back on Dr. Paul's success, and facilitate his supporters in 2008, 2009, 2020 and beyond.
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