I wish to apologize to the supporters of Ron Paul for the media's wholesale disregard of the congressman from Texas. I know this is happening, because I used to be one of them doing it.
Despite being taught objectivity and fairness, two journalistic doctrines which are more often than not left behind these days, I made a conscious choice to let 2008 pass without ever giving a passing glance at the representative who lives just up the road from me here in Houston.
As a conservative, I let 2008 pass without considering just what that word--conservatism--actually means.
In 2011, I won't make the same mistakes again.
The documentation of Ron Paul's rise to this time and occasion and the media's rampant bias against this public servant is already well known. Even when the media is forced to examine this gross negligence, no apologies, just more Beltway spin. From the Guardian, in August:
"The Texan libertarian won't win the GOP nomination, but we lose by treating him as a pariah..."
From the Journal Star, on the Illinois Straw Poll last month:
"...it seems much ado about nothing."
And today, from Reuters, in an article about the media's dismissal of his candidacy, despite eclipsing frontrunner Newt Gingrich in Iowa and gaining in New Hampshire:
"Paul, who is making his third bid for the White House, is unlikely to take the nomination."
Even before a single vote has been cast, the media is ready to hand the Republican nomination for president to the likes of proud liberals, one who wanted House Republicans to act like Democrats and another who might as well have had a "D" trailing his proud Massachusetts name.
But, as I am learning, and so many of Paul's grassroots supporters already know, 2011 is different.
After three years of Barack Obama's out of control spending and trillion-dollar deficits (almost three times larger than W. Bush-era deficits), unconstitutional health care mandates and military intervention in Libya, and a House full of Republicans caving on promises made in a banner Tea Party election year, conservatives like you and I--and much of America--grow weary.
And they're responding to Ron Paul, whose integrity as a libertarian Republican is intact, and who even his own competitors are now acknowledging as being right at every turn. This single man, who is so often laughed at and shunned from the spotlight, has predicted so many of our present issues:
- Ron Paul predicted the housing bubble in 2003, five years prior to its collapse.
- Predicted 9/11 when President Bill Clinton bombed Iraq in 1998.
- Predicted Iraq War would be difficult to win, lose focus on al Qaeda.
- Predicted Republicans and Democrats would undermine Constitution for "security" in 2002, and lobbyists would become more powerful than the People.
One of the most essential traits of a leader is vision, the ability to foresee a problem and offer a solution before it has arrived. Congressman Paul is the only Republican candidate who has demonstrated this ability to deliver.
His record is the most conservative in the Republican Party. Ron Paul was a one-person Party of No before it was cool. He voted against the Iraq War Resolution, TARP, raising the deficit ceiling, the Patriot Act, earning him disdain from Republicans. He's the real maverick we could have voted for.
In 2008, I was afraid to pick such an outlier, but it was only because I was too blinded to see the solution rather than acting as part of the problem. I realize my folly now--don't make the same mistake, media and voter alike.
If you are considering adding more Ron Paul coverage, do it--and do it without editorializing. Not only is that responsible and fair journalism, you might actually sell a few more newspapers as a result. Ron Paul voters are some of the most vocal, active, well-researched and thankful bunch you will ever meet, and they consume an awful lot of media.
If you are a undecided voter or unimpressed with the slate of status quo Republicans, consider Congressman Paul. Don't let media coverage or lack thereof sway your decision like I did back then. That's a good way to pick a terrible nominee.
When you vote your conscience rather than the so-called conventional wisdom of the media, America wins.
--Brandon De Hoyos, Guide to IM
Comments
Thank You Brandon!
I hope this article goes VIRAL! Nice work… actual journalism. My favorite part… ” Don’t let media coverage or lack thereof sway your decision like I did back then. That’s a good way to pick a terrible nominee.
When you vote your conscience rather than the so-called conventional wisdom of the media, America wins.”
The worst mistake one can make is to know when one is wrong, but not have the gumption to learn from it. That is how I feel about a lot of things. Our foreign policy is one of them, and the selection of the media darlings for president is another. It amazes me how so many people still find the media credit worthy especially since the internet has been around for about 20 years, and the boom regarding the internet speed. I found out about Paul from C-Span when he was interviewd about Clinton’s scandle with Lewinski, and he was asked if he would support impeachment. He responded by saying, “Yea I would go along with impeachment, but not for his the scandle, but for bombing Iraq and disregarding their soverignty. That is a lot more serious than a sex scandle, let me tell ya.” And ever since then I have witnessed first hand all his warnings come true. And just to correct you, Paul warned congress about the housing bubble back on Sept. 7th 2001. It is always good to admitt your wrong doings so you can learn from them. What gets me however is these journalists’ objectiveism. Most journalists can be classifies as “Yellow Journalists.” I have more faith in ever day bloggers than I do CNN or ABC/FOX and the other hacks. It is hard to gain trust once you are cought being a scumb bag, and unless you admitt your faults or errors, more and more will get their info elsewhere.
Thanks for ponying up to your past short sightedness, and keep up the good work. Perhaps post some of Paul’s U-tube clips on your articles. This is the internet after all and there are plenty of great videos out there.
Thanks,
O U R P L A N = R O N P U A L (Coinsidence? I think not.)
Great article. Thank you for writing it.
I have never heard of you Mr. De Hoyos, but if you actually believe what you just wrote, then all i can say is WOW! It is something once the MSM blinders/propaganda are removed. Ron Paul is the most honest, sincere and caring politician in modern times. He MEANS what he says, and will NEVER cave on anything that destroys what this country is SUPPOSED to be about….life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Thank you for being honest WITH YOURSELF!!!
Awesome article! +rep!
Thank you! I too looked him over in 08′ maybe because he didn’t get the media time he deserved. Not this time. I have researched him well, and have found out that this man is one of US!
Thank you for the article and welcome to the fold. It isn’t even about Dr Paul the man as it is his message and ability to gain the needed attention. As you mentioned the predictions coming true also show a vision that none of the others have. With the SOPA and NDAA set to pass we are watching our liberties being stripped away and the Constitution shredded. If you google NDAA you don’t even get anything from the MSM even though these are some of the most important bills since the patriot act, or more similarly the detention of the Japanese Americans during WWII.
Great refreshing article Brandon!
Good article hope it gives people pause before they just dismiss the most honest candidate.
Wow. This is one of the most inspiring articles from someone in the media I have read in a good while. So good to see something so positive about Ron Paul. We never wanted the media to worship the ground RP walks on or anything or give him any kind of special attention. We have always just wanted fair reporting where there was no bias/slanting/distortion/lies etc. So thank you for the positive coverage of RP and I hope you continue to vote and write with your conscience.
Ron Paul is the real mccoy. That is why the media on both sides, the establishment, statists and fake conservatives are preparing for war against Paul. Paul is genuine, principled, sincere, and intellectually honest. No one else comes close to his character.
Nice 180. It’s good to see more integrity from the Houston area. Welcome aboard.
thank you!!!
Fantastic!!
Great article Brandon!
Bravo! Always good to hear honest people being honest.
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Thank you Brandon for the article sir. You will also notice that no actual coverage was done on the NDAA bill as to its actual meaning toward all americans who I cosider to ALL be my brothers and sisters. Most have no information or real knowledge as to the dire ramifications of just how attrocious and devious the bill is to a free american society. All in the name of security have the lawmakers deceived us. May the Lord open more of our peoples eyes.
Awesome. It takes a big person to admit mistakes, and the author here has not only done that, but made up for it and then some.
It’s unfortunate that the media has so much influence, but it is what it is, all we can do it hope that honest journalists like this author do their part to be fair and honest.
I’m 56, and Ron Paul is the first politician I’ve ever donated money to. Anybody that has the character to reject the criminal congressional pension has my support.
Thank you from us Paul fans in Canada. We all groaned up north of the 49th when you didnt see the genuine maverick in 2008. In 2011 we’re hopeful that America awakes and sees that his message is universal. Freedom is popular
Thank you for this article.
WOW. It takes TREMENDOUS courage and humility to write an article like this. If we had more journalists like Mr. De Hoyos our nation would already be well on its way to recovery.
Thank you for your bravery and honesty.
Cheers Brandon, your article will hopefully shed light on the minds who dismiss RP due to the blackout from the media! I’m glad there are still honest reporters out there. You’re article is truly worth reading.
Thank you for your honesty in reporting.
Also, I am waiting for the apology. I did not read in the piece a “sorry”. To say I apologize is not an apology. As a journalist you should understand this. The whole piece might be construed as a expression of regret, yet at no point was the direct expression of a APOLOGY conveyed.
I wish to apologize for my action ot inaction, therfore ” I am sorry” for failing to… x or y…
That……. is a apology. Just saying
Brandon. Thank you so much Sir for a fair piece on Dr Paul. We hear so many negative things about him we Ron Paul supporters yet it never sways us from our support. It only strengthens our resolve to support THE most consistent, credible, honest and correct candidate in our lifetime. This is our only chance to TAKE our country back from war mongers who send our sons and daughters into foreign wars but not their own. Who cave to the power of the Federal Reserve bankers that drive us into debt for the next three or four generations when we used to be a prosporous nation. Who write laws that diminish our freedoms every day. I mean here in New Jersey Health Dept officials are prowling our streets looking for nefarious little girls who sell lemonaid without a license. Oh the dread!
you be the man ron paul 2012
Thank you, sir, for a fair article. Many of us believe very strongly that if the media had simply reported objectively on Dr. Paul and his ACTUAL platform in 2008, he would’ve coasted into the White House. He’s the most brilliant and simultaneously humble man I’ve ever met. I just hope enough Americans hear the message in time.
THANK YOU FOR WRITING THIS!!!
You are a wonderful person!
I loved this article. Thank you Mr. DeHoyos. You have true journalistic integrity, a rarity in this day and age.
You have just described why I support Ron Paul- and have for many years. Thank you for offering this fair & honest report to your readers. It is rare to see this anymore, and it is very much appreciated.
Shared! Thanks!
Hi Brandon –
You don not have to limit yourself to the MSM in their dismissal of Ron Paul. Sean and Bill can’t mention Paul without the preface,”He can’t win, but…” And then there is Chris Wallace:
http://andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com/2011/12/recuse-yourself-chris-wallace.html
reinforcing your earlier point.
“After three years of Barack Obama’s out of control spending and trillion-dollar deficits (almost three times larger than W. Bush-era deficits)”
Only if you average them. Or don’t count special appropriations. In 2008, the last year of the Bush Presidency, the federal debt increased by $1.017T.
Part of being a conservative means looking at reality. Most of Obama’s deficits have been cooked in by the previous Administration who placed two wars, MediCare Part D, and a temporary tax break on the national credit card. The deficit was $1.3T last year. Do you suspect that it would have been much lower with W still in charge?
Just askin’.
Terrific article, Brandon. I think all of us have been in that boat with you. Thirty years ago, someone told me, “Someday, you’ll be a libertarian.” I was a “social conservative,” so I thought he was crazy. I had turned on the one Democrat for whom I had voted because he favored legalizing drugs. Then came George Herbert Walker Bush, Bob Dole and George W. Bush. I haven’t voted for a GOP presidential candidate since 1988, the year I blew the opportunity to vote for Ron Paul.
I won’t make that same mistake again.
Thank you for a super great article. I was for Dr. Ron Paul in 2008 and angry that they did not let him in the debates. It was the media that controlled the news and brained washed us once again. I did not want Obama to win so I voted for McCain/Palin. I will be voting for
Ron Paul in 2012 no matter what. I will not be listening to the media, the 1 percenters, etc. Only Ron Paul can save our country. Ron Paul 2012, The People’s President.
I say you make amends by donating to the Money Bomb tomorrow, help break the $6.4 million single day fundraising record we set last time in 2007 when you weren’t paying attention. Let’s show the media the power of the real grassroots; we can’t be ignored.
Thank you Brandon De Hoyos!
Being wrong is part of being human, it’s what you do after you realize that you were wrong that distinguishes coward from courageous, dumb from intelligent and liar from truthful.
Wow! Great article Brandon. Thank you from the bottom of America’s Heart! Ron Paul in 2012 please.
Its nice to apologize but I think the truth is nobody really listens to the MSM these days anyways. THe internet has changed so much about the world we live in. It can no longer be opinioned into existance by a small minority of voices against the backdrop of Billions of independant thinkers.
When the Media becomes the news, it has jumped the shark.
THANK YOU! This is an awesome article. You hit the nail on the head and drove it all the way home. One of the main reasons Ron Paul is so “unelectable” is because people vote for who they think is going to win… the media never thinks Ron Paul will win… well guess what, America, it’s TIME!!
Thank you for admitting to the media blackout and thank you for admitting that Ron Paul is not “wacky” as everyone wants to label him.
Ron Paul 2012! Our only hope!
Awesome article. I respect your honesty and integrity!
Thank you for posting the truth.
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I wish the rest of the media would give him a second look. Ron Paul doesn’t need special treatment, just honest coverage.
I’m really happy to covered his vision and his integrity that nobody else in the room can come close to.
Thanks you for this beautiful article. This is just what I saw when I decided to support Ron Paul. In September/October 2011 I kept wondering where he was in the polls because I liked his message. I watch C-span and enjoy it when he talks. But the media would not report about him unless the numbers came out low for him, if at all. However when I got online and started looking at other comments I was astonished how many of us get it too. I decided at that point I wasn’t going to let the media dictate my thoughts but my personal research will. I have found other Ron Paul supporters to be helpful, kind and most are well informed. He has 3x’s more support than Newt on fb. He can win… Do not give up on our country!
Welcome to the people’s side!
A contrite retraction of opinionn is rare. I applaud you as a person first…then a journalist. Thank you for your contribution to truth.
Thank you for this article!
Yeah, Ron Paul supporters are definitely information addicts.
Thanks for this honest piece. I was a supporter in ‘08 and am even a stronger supporter in ‘12. Ron Paul is honest, principled, and truthful. He is the ONLY candidate that any self-respecting Tea Party member would ever consider.
Watch how when it comes down to a state primary how people get in tune with the candidates and wake up to the fact that Ron Paul is the only candidate with principles. Dr. Paul is the only candidate that will win the Youth Vote, Independent Vote, Anti-War Vote, Conservative Democrat Vote, and Disgruntled with Obama Vote. No one else can beat Obama. Period! America needs to find principles again. Vote out the status quo, DC oligarchy. Vote in Ron Paul!
Wonderful article. It’s refreshing to see that there is still some integrity left in journalism. It takes a lot of courage and character to publicly admit your mistakes, and you sir have both for doing so. This is the type of article that should be placed on every website, newspaper, and news broadcast across the country. Simple because it is the TRUTH. Life is a learning process. Everyone should embrace their mistakes, and then correct them in order to smoothen out the path that lies ahead. I’m looking forward to reading more articles from you in the future. Especially as Ron Paul continues to swim upstream towards the nomination and eventually the Presidency.
I want to thank you so much from all Paul supporters for this well written and informative piece….keep up the good work
Please people share this on facebook and twitter or whatever it is you use. No other politician makes more sense than Ron Paul. Let the public know!
Thanks! Apology accepted. Now let’s win this thing! Ron Paul 2012 For Liberty!
Thank you so much for having the courage to step out and write this article. I sincerely hope that many more in the media begin to do the same. I have long suspected that the influence of corporations that pay for media advertising makes this difficult and leaves the media agenda driven. I would simply ask that all of the people in the media look into their heart, think about their future and the future of their children and grandchildren… and do the right thing. I believe our country desperately needs Ron Paul, because I believe in the constitution, the declaration of independence… and the United States of America. God Bless.
Brandon,
With a tear in my eye I say thanks for being a patriot when it counted the most. God bless.
Yes! thank you, thats exactly how I feel.
Terrific piece on the medias dismissal of Ron Paul! I appreciate your honesty and ability to confront your own misinterpretations from a few years back, and I too made the same mistake in 2008. Appreciate it my good man!
“Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. Conscientious journalists from all media and specialties strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty. Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist’s credibility.”
–Code of Ethics
–Society of Professional Journalists
Someone finally gets it right.
Thank you Brandon! This was very encouraging to read. And it shows your integrity as a journalist.
Finally a journalist who is actually willing to practice objective journalism and rise above headlines and party divisions.
I really enjoyed this article.
RON PAUL 2012!
I thank you as well. And also compliment you on having the guts to admit you had been wrong. I know it’s painful. But afterward you can stand proud, knowing you have lived up to the highest standard of integrity.
Regarding voting your conscience, rather than for the lesser of evils:
When you vote for the lesser of two evils (to “avoid wasting your vote”) you’ve supported evil. And when the “electable” candidates are all unacceptable a vote to select among them is wasted. All it does is give them more information on how to tune their campaigns to sucker more voters into supporting evil. So your vote is WORSE than wasted. And just not voting is, of course, also a waste.
In such a case, voting for the “unelectable” candidate closest to your own position sends a powerful message to the politicians: “Here’s a vote you COULD have had – and here’s the direction you have to change to try to get it.” This makes your vote count far more than just throwing it at the least offensive judas goat.
And if enough people do it, suddenly the “unelectable” candidate is electable. Because the only thin making him “unelectable” was the voting behavior of people who used perceived electability as a constraint on their voting.
I can’t think of anything more conservative than the Constitution.
I too overlooked RP in 2007.
This time I’ll vote Constitution–Ron Paul.
Great article!
Wow! Great article!
Awesome article!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7vwiJkVsKE
What’s the point of voting for a candidate merely because he’s going to win? I’ve never really understood the logic behind that. If he’s no good. He’s no good. He doesn’t deserve election just because he’s fooled everyone else.
It really isn’t all that important whether Ron Paul wins or not. What Ron Paul supporters need to show is that they are a force to be reconciled and that they will not abide sell-outs the way the Tea Party has. You won’t send a message like that by supporting RINOs like Romney or Gingrich.
The most important sentence in this whole article was the last one.
Did I just read this? Thanks for writing this.
Strike while the iron is hot, America! It’s Ron Paul or more of the same, and at this point in time, more of the status-quo is going to kill this once great nation, it’s economy, legacy and the spirit of it’s entire existence. Do not let our generation be the one who let it slip away right in front of our eyes. It’s Ron Paul or tyranny.
Great article,
A step more in the right direction, I completely agree that the media is flat out unprofessional when it comes to covering Dr. Paul.
If this man doesn’t get elected I’m sincerely concerned for the worlds future.
I’m from Denmark and its crystal clear personally viewing from the sideline, that Paul is the only one who can make America a great nation again. (+ the world.)
Our media is copying what goes on in your media so of course not many have heard of him, but the few that has got have real and true understanding of what goes on in the world.
I wish I was an American so I could put my vote on Paul,
since that is impossible I just wish a lot will do.
Thanks in advance.
Wonderful article, Brandon. It’s so good to see a journalist from this area giving Ron Paul the great respect he so rightly deserves, above anyone else in our government. His big brass ones earn him respect as a courageous human being.
I met him first in 1968 at Ellington. We talked about the illegality of the Viet Nam war, and how it should have been fought to finish it – not continue it for the sake of greed. A few other topics we conversed about are still things he fights and exposes.
In 2004, I had the good fortune to have conversation with him again. The conversation was about the housing bubble, the coming financial collapse, the unConstitutional wars, the corruption in government. We spoke about the probability of a citizen uprising and global financial collapse. He pointed me to a book by Bastia.
The point I’m trying to make is that from the beginning, he has been a principled and honest man who has stood for the same thing for his entire life.
During this early part of the election cycle, I have sent news stories, straw poll results, online poll results, and photos of packed venues where Ron Paul was speaking to local Houston news. Of 100 or more stories sent, only a couple of them were ever reported – and this is Ron Paul territory, where he is highly respected as you know.
Well, long post made short, thank you for this great article. Be sure to dig deep and donate tomorrow, December 16th at http://www.ronpaul2012.com . Ron Paul’s donations come from citizens and active military – not big banksters and corporations. Every dollar helps take down their influence, and helps elect this great statesman.
Vote For RON PAUL 2012
Yes, he is a man of vision.
I’m voting for the Champion of the Constitution…Ron Paul.
Thank you so much for this excellent synopsis of RP and his message.
I did wake up to Ron Paul and his message in late 2007 thanks to my 23 year old son….and I woke up out of a coma of apathy I had been in all my life in reference to politics and government. I am 59 years of age, well educated and thought I knew my duty as a US citizen, how wrong I was. Thanks to RP I know it now.
I will never fall asleep again….he appeals to all ages, all parties, all creeds, all colors…he is the real deal without any fluff….if you want fluff and empty promises choose anyone else but him. He is a man of his WORD. For most people he is way over their heads with his knowledge, wisdom, experience and expertise.
May he be protected in his run and may this country once again be proud of itself. He will restore America, its foundations, its image and ultimately its soul. He will take no credit for this….it will happen thru the inspiration and light he awakens in every person he awakens.
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Great piece….Its an evolution that we are seeing. No more do we trust a candidate for having a R in front of their name. Its time to put them to the constitutional test. Its refreshing that you see this as well. Thank you Brandon! Honesty is a virtue that many seek but few live up to
This article is excellent not just for it’s content, but for it’s existential implications. Just by existing, it’s a reminder of why it’s so important to have patience and compassion for those sincere people who have yet to awaken to the inestimable value of Doctor Paul and his message. It’s a reminder that most of us really are doing the best we can to find the truth, no matter how far we are from it while thinking we’ve already arrived. ‘Cause let’s always remember how thick the brainwashing is here, and how young it starts. But this article shows no matter how neutral or anti-Paul someone may be for now, it just takes one epiphany for a complete reversal – most of us humans have gone through this process in one way or another, so we can all empathize with our brothers and sister for whom the Paulian apple has not yet dropped and for whom gravity therefore remains a mystery. So to speak. Thank you profoundly Brandon, for having the courage to soul-search, admit to the world your previous fear and change your mind – yours is the kind of courage, honesty and humility that heals and remakes the world.
Mike Frank says:
” As the senior admin of Herman Cain Forums now that Herman has suspended his campaign we have officially endorsed Ron Paul for President 2012.”
I swear, when I read this, I emoted.
Thank You!!!!
Ron Paul or Bust!
Thank you Brandon, for your honesty and your support.
Thanks for the refreshing change of mind. There is hope for America!
And you are not the only one.
Here is a member of the Tea Party who used to diss Ron Paul. Now he has had a change of heart and mind (thanks to his son):
December 16, 2011
Why a Tea Party conservative now supports Ron Paul…including his foreign policy.
By Russ Paladino
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/12/why_a_tea_party_conservative_now_supports_ron_paulincluding_his_foreign_policy.html#ixzz1ggVcjJ00
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/12/why_a_tea_party_conservative_now_supports_ron_paulincluding_his_foreign_policy.html
Ron Paul 2012
It’s great that you wrote this piece about Ron Paul. Thanks so much. I’m glad the media is not totally incompetent and some of you are willing to atone for your mistakes.
Your eyes have been open Mr. Hoyos! Welcome to Liberty!
Thank YOU!!!
Ron Paul 2012 ~ our last honest politician
Thank God!!!
You can always spot theology, because unlike rational discussion, it only makes sense if you accept a number of attitudes as given.
This sure qualifies.
Great read! Thanks for the fair coverage, Brandon!
true freedom is an end to the nanny state, the feds have no right to tell you what you can do with your life and body. dont hurt others or steal, thats enough.
stop spending our tax dollars on the war machine. it’s lobbyists get us into wars and make a ton of money off it with our taxes.
end special interest influence on politicians.
coorporations are not people and should not have the same rights as people.
end insider trading by congressmen and senators.
end the 1984 direction we are heading with this homeland security bs.
Ron Paul thinks these things. and I soooo agree with him.
these issues are just too important and he is the only person with the right perspective in my view.
The reason the news pundits and commentators are dismissing Ron Paul is because he is not a part of the “establishment,” who they’ve decided must win the nomination. But the truth is, the people do not WANT and establishment candidate. They are exicted about the way Ron Paul wants to get our country back to a Constitutional country where we have respect for our individual rights. Strange concept, huh? LOL GO RON PAUL….!!
We all know or have met people like Ron Paul. People whose brains are short-circuited so that they view and interpret people and events in a paranoid manner, consistent with a delusional conspiracy framework. Such people have deep-seated paranoia about virtually everything and everyone to the point that it absolutely overwhelms their ability to reason and think clearly. As a conservative psychologist (i.e., one who is very conservative about labeling people), it is obvious to me that RP qualifies for a psychiatric diagnosis, whatever the cause.
On Jan Mikkelson’s show today, and a caller commented that, in addition to the racist stuff, Paul’s newsletters contained a lot of material that normal people would find completely insane.
CALLER: But Dr. Paul, many of your newsletters are filled with conspiracies. You had one newsletter from start to finish with fear that the $50 bill, because it was going to be made pink, and it was gonna have all kinds of things that can track us down, so we should all be afraid that maybe tomorrow they’re gonna require us to turn in all of our old money.
PAUL: The paper money now is pink, you know?
Paul’s response admits that he had a part in writing his delusional newsletters, which included the following outlandish claims:
- Rick Perry is part of an international Bildeberger conspiracy to control the world banking system.
– The U.S. Government covered up the truth of who shot JFK.
– The purpose of the border fence with Mexico is not to keep illegal immigrants out, but to keep United States citizens in.
– The United States and Israeli governments provided the weapons for the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut.
– And now, the United States government redesigned currency in order to implant tracking devices so they could monitor all our movements.
Dear Writer: My favorite writings are those containing adequate links for corroboration. Thanks for that! Also thank You for the fine piece of which I believed from the get-go. I believed because I do research.. way too much.. Why SO? Because MSM has not done their job.
I did Post the link to this on http://www.politico.com and More
Not only do you present good argument with proof.. in a way I also get the same vitality of truth from the Comments others have left. You alluded to RP supporters being knowledgeable..I agree 100%!
Thanks all Ye writers of comment – You’ve sustained my hope!
Thank you for coming out with this. Ron Paul supporters are also people of forgiveness to those who have been misguided. We are now seeing others come to grips with reality and make a choice for change. I only wish there were a way to wake up all of America to the atrocities going on around us. I have met people who don’t even know who Ron Paul is or havn’t even heard of the NDAA. This ignorance fed to us by the media will not longer be acceptable to the American public. The new generation of Americans are taking their country back.
Well said, Brandon! =)
Good job! Thank you for sharing! I dont think its the people that work for the media, Its who owns the media outlets is the problem.