Presidential Candidate Ron Paul Bears Empty Pot For Americans
December 6, 2007
Carl Fiser
(Smithtown, N.Y.) Many contend that Ron Paul, although an honest, plain-talking man, comes to the 2008 presidential campaign podium without a lot of achievement. While in office, he hasn’t steer-headed proposed legislation into law, or galvanized broad-based support for this national agenda or that, or even been on board with most post-911 bills and actions. For almost twenty years, he’s been a dedicated representative for his Texas District and has not a potpourri of achievements about which to boast on the presidential campaign trail. Is this exactly true? How could someone serve for so long, and have so little to show for it?
At this time, I should share a story I heard from two entertainers at my son’s grade school. The entertainers were turning books from different parts of the world into short, little plays, in order to spark the children’s interest in reading. The following story took place centuries ago in the Far East.
The wise, old emperor was keenly aware that he was getting along in years, and he worried about finding a suitable replacement to lead the people. One day, he solicited the young people of his kingdom to gather, and he shocked them by telling them that he would be stepping down and that he would choose one of them to be his successor. “I am going to give each one of you a seed today, a very special seed. I want you to plant the seed, water it and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next emperor!”
One young man named Ling, a son of a farmer, was there that day, and he was certain that he could cultivate that seed better than anyone else. He got a pot, filled it with rich soil and watered it carefully. Day after day, he checked the pot. Weeks passed by, then months, and still nothing had grown. Other youths from the kingdom began to talk about their plants and flowers and trees, but Ling said nothing. He was sure that he somehow had killed the seed.
After a year had passed, all the youths of the kingdom brought their plants to the emperor for inspection. Ling’s first inclination was not to attend, but he showed up that day, sick to his stomach. He was amazed at the plants that the others had brought. They were of all different varieties and all so beautiful. Some of the others made fun of Ling’s empty pot and others felt pity for him. Ling stood toward the back of the crowd.
The emperor looked over the vast array and seemed pleased. Then, he spotted Ling standing at the back of the room with his empty pot, and he ordered his guards to bring the young man to the front. Ling was led grudgingly, fearful that he may be punished for his utter failure. The emperor asked his name. “My name is Ling,” he replied. Now, all the youths were laughing and making fun. The emperor then announced to the crowd, “Behold your new emperor! His name is Ling!”
The emperor continued,
One year ago today, I gave everyone here a seed. I told you to take the seed, plant it, water it and bring it back to me today. But I gave you all boiled seeds which would not grow. The rest of you substituted your own seeds for the one I gave you, but Ling was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be your new emperor!
Ron Paul, like Ling, is a great truth-teller. His voting record is one of the most consistent
this writer has ever seen. No flip-flops are to be found. As well, he is a courageous and wise man, and a heck of an economist. Just ask the Wall Streeters. However, he bears to his fellow countrymen (and countrywomen), an empty pot. He can’t claim to have brought you wars or higher taxes, which we now have. He never brought you an unbalanced budget, which is a perennial joke. He never voted himself a wage increase and, to this day, gives back part of his salary every year. He has always voted to preserve the Constitution, cut government spending, lower healthcare costs, end the war on drugs, secure our borders with immigration reform and protect our civil liberties. Sorrowfully, he was outvoted or shot down on all measures. The Constitution has been chiseled down, government spending is through the roof, healthcare costs are out of control, the war on drugs keeps getting less effective, immigration issues remain unresolved and our civil liberties have been crimped for our own safety. I’ll just throw in that Ron Paul opposes regulation of the internet, which has been a revolution in the exchange of ideas, this article being a case in point.
The eye-popping reality of the situation is this. 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! That’s the true revolution about which your neighbors are speaking.
So, do you want the plants and flowers that your other government representatives have cultivated for you year after year, or do you want an open and honest effort at change, not for the powerful interests, but for you and for members of your family yet to arrive. If you want to see an unprecedented effort at change - starting with the only man on the campaign trail who is not afraid to tell you the truth - your action must start now. Get informed. Get angry. Get talking to your neighbors. Then, get to the voting booths!
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282 Responses to “Presidential Candidate Ron Paul Bears Empty Pot For Americans”
With the exception of the article title (which I’m sure the press gave) this is a very accurate description of Dr. P aul what he stands for. Honesty and integrity!
Good creative writing!
www.ronpaul2008.com
- Posted by: Christopher Thurow Sr
BRAVO! Great Article!
- Posted by: Angelina
Bravo! Bravo! Bravissimo!!
Finally, reporter who simply states the facts and applies common sense, allowing Dr. Paul’s record to speak for itself. The juxtaposition of the Chinese story is brilliant and relevant on many levels…
…that there is wisdom to be found in history (as in before the 1940’s)
…that truth can come from other cultures (even - gasp! - the Chinese)
…that the ends do not justify the means
…that honesty does, in fact, have value
…and that each of these lessons are not just espoused, but lived, by Dr. Paul daily.
There is truly a revolution going on. So many of “the people” have become disillusioned and dead underbrush in this country. Ron Paul is merely the spark that has started the wildfire.
The most profound insight of all: the people are running for president via Ron Paul.
- Posted by: SoundMoneyMan
Excellent article. Thank you for writing this.
- Posted by: Daniel
Very well written article. I consider myself a Lou Dobbs Democrat. After listening to Ron Paul in ALL the debates I have decided that he is the only person in either the Republican or Democratic party that I can vote for. I have to confess I am excited for the first time in my life about an election and a candidate.
- Posted by: mary ellen
This has to be the best discription in writing I have seen to date in regards to Dr. Paul.
Carl Fiser, thank you very much for writing this article.
Peace
Billy Coffey
- Posted by: Billy Coffey
Wow. As I read your title I was preparing my rant to tell you how you were misinformed, and a lot worse. By the time I got to the end, I had a tear in my eye! This is a beautiful article and a great analogy. If people would read and comprehend it, Ron Paul would be elected and we could start down the road to restoring American values. Big “IF”, unfortunately.
- Posted by: Mitch C
Thank you for this article, but pox on the editorial staff that picked the title. The MSM are scared to death of Ron Paul because he does tell the truth. He was right about Iraq before the war, he was right about Iran now and he is right about the attack on our nation by globalists that pushing us to a united US, Canada and Mexican union. They did it in Europe, why wouldn’t it be done here. People don’t realize that the US currency is falling because the US population can’t support it anymore using our population base - this is why “they” need to create a new currency (Amero) backed by the productivity of a larger union. Get Educated and Vote to save our country!! Vote Ron Paul.
- Posted by: Les
Wonderful. I hope this is copied and spread far and wide. Many of the issues are complex and unpleasant to come to grips with. But simple honesty and character is something anyone can understand.
Thank you
- Posted by: David
This was a great article, I don’t usually comment on articles I read about Ron Paul, because there usually is enough said by his other supporters.
A+ journalism for integrity, and honesty
- Posted by: Skyler
Wow Nice, you realy did a nice job explianing who and what Ron Paul is Thank You!
- Posted by: Gary
Wow, I love the impact of the parable, since there are so many aspects tho this persons run for presidency that have mythic analogy…….. I hope this opens the doors to the power of this form of revelatory communication. Several come to mind as I write this, I am happy to be alive to witness this awakening.
- Posted by: david uhl
amen
- Posted by: Brian
Thank you for such a wonderful article. You are doing your country a great service by printing this.
- Posted by: rachel wylie
Great commentary on the value of a Ron Paul in Congress.
To those that suggest the title is harmful or an attack, I think it was the best way to title this story. Too often we jump to conclusions, like many that say Ron Paul is an isolationist not knowing the definition of terms, or wonder why he votes against using taxpayer dollars for Congressional Medals. He says it is because he’d rather use his own money, not because he doesn’t want to reward and recognize people for taking brave action. We Ron Paul supporters need to practice what we preach or we will lose.
The story shows that an empty pot is better than a corrupt one. Ron Paul brings an idea of humbe restraint, rather than “free stuff.” The title is perfect. Great writing.
- Posted by: Nick
Mr. Fiser!!
Your article is one of the best I have read so far and the way you applied the story from the Far East to Dr. Paul was masterful. You, Mr. Fiser, are also not afraid to bring an empty pot to the gathering of the media. You are willing and very able to see Dr. Paul for who he is and what he represents. Thank you for taking the time to do this!!
- Posted by: Kim Eisenhuth
Heck, I even approve of the title. The implicit negativism draws in people disinclined to support Ron Paul, and then engages their intellect.
Bravo!
- Posted by: Mike Taht
Very well written! Thank you for your efforts. Action is necessary to create change. We each can do our part to change this system that we often complain about. I have changed party affiliation to be able to cast my vote for Congressman Ron Paul on February 5th.
- Posted by: Mark M
Great article! Thank you!
- Posted by: jason
I’m only here to add to the list of wonderful responses. Yes, it’s about WE the people and our desire to be self governing again. It started with the Magna Carta in 1025, bloomed with “The Rights Of Man” in the 1600s by John Lock and came to fruitation with our own Declaration of Independence and the framework of our Constitution. Praise be to all who see freedom and understand it. Register to vote and then do it. Thanks, Paul Furlong
- Posted by: Paul Furlong
The title gave me a scare, but what a good article!
It’s very difficult to explain the Ron Paul movement, but I think you’ve managed to wrap it up very nicely with that cute little parable. I give you kudos for understanding what other writers scratch their heads over- this is a movement of the people! It’s the free market spilling our from our minds and onto the campaign trail. And the free market DOES work. :}
- Posted by: Adrienne.Pass
I’ve never commented on an article about Ron Paul in spite of having read hundreds of them. But now I really feal the urge to let the author know: “wow”!
- Posted by: Juli
Dr.Paul is the military’s choice!!!!! He keeps dominating straw polls.
google Ron Paul!!
www.ronpaul2008.com
- Posted by: Immigrant
Very nice article. Well written and informative. I have to admit the title drew me in as I thought it was yet another in the long line of articles that focus on everything but the issues and where Ron Paul stands on them. I hope this article gets a lot of attention as it may persuade voters to consider Ron Paul.
- Posted by: TJF
Amen!
Great article about a great man, Our next president, Our Saver
- Posted by: soule
Slowly but surely, one planet at a time, is the Ron Paul way: http://www.whowouldtheworldelect.com
Cool.
- Posted by: L. A. Dietz
The title was probably necessary to get the article printed.
Anti-Ron Paul?
Print it!
This one goes to me entire email list, I encourage everyone to do the same.
- Posted by: Sarge
Ron Paul is the only candidate in the race for whom I would even consider voting.
- Posted by: Joe
Beautifully written. I congratulate you for your courage and honesty.
- Posted by: Tnj
Thanks for the Great article.GO RON PAUL
- Posted by: Brian
Best Ron Paul article… Thanks a lot for telling the truth.
- Posted by: RICH SAGE
What a fantastic commentary on a truly unique man. A truth teller bearing an empty pot! Congratulations on a very well written piece.
- Posted by: Casey
You sir, get the Pulitzer!
- Posted by: Marta
I couldn’t stop my tears of joy. Yours is most accurate description I have ever read of the most honest and humble man in American politics. I would truly take a bullet for this man. He is my hero.
Carl, thank you very much for the absolutely wonder article. I will refer it to everyone I know.
- Posted by: Desert Rat
I have to state that this is one of the best articles I have ever read about our candidate…but then again, I’m sure you meant to do that.
- Posted by: Bo Duffy
Bloody excellent from start to finish. Need to get this spread around!
- Posted by: liam
Thank you for this great, no, MAGNIFICENT article. If I were rich, I would print your article in every newspaper in this country. It’s that good.
- Posted by: Curtis
This article needs to go national.
- Posted by: Ryan Cowles
Wow. A positive and truthful article about Ron Paul. Goodbye Newsday. Hello News Long Island.
- Posted by: Bob
Very creative and interesting, I wish I could read more articles like this that aren’t just regurgitated AP news releases!
- Posted by: David McLeod
thank you!
- Posted by: Carl
Simply Sublime!
Thank you for this heavenly article….it should be the top story on evening news all across the country!
- Posted by: Tom Dybowski
This article is put a lump in my throat.
- Posted by: Dennis
Great article!!!
Thank you so much for writing this piece, you got skills!
- Posted by: Tom
Dear Carl,
You sir, are a genius!
From the headline to the last paragraph, brilliantly written.
I feel an email blast coming on.
Rich
http://www.primarybomb.com/
- Posted by: Richard Reeves
Fantastic article!
- Posted by: Jeff
Beautiful, well-written, fact-based article. Nice job. Now, who picked the title?
- Posted by: Glen
Haha, i almost didn’t even click the link to this article because of the title! Great article, good story, and thanks for the morning smile!!
- Posted by: Chuong
Superb!
Although I’m sure these folks would disagree he bore them an empty pot, I like the comparison.
http://www.militaryforpaul.com/video.html
- Posted by: NH_GOP
Well, what more can I say that hasn’t already been mentioned?
Brilliant article, my warmest congratulations.
Every passing day my admiration for the legend that is Ron Paul keeps on growing.
Cheers,
J
- Posted by: Jose
I will share this article with my friends, but more importantly with my children as an important life lesson.
- Posted by: Mitch C
Wow…. Loved it. I’m gonna check this guy out.
- Posted by: Matt
Excellent article. Unfortunately it took segregationist Governor Wallace to reveal the truth that “there’s not a dime’s worth of difference between” Republicans and Democrats. The Democrats willingly went along with the War in Iraq, suspension of Habeas Corpus, detaining protesters, banning books like “America Deceived’ from Amazon, stealing private lands (Kelo decision), warrant-less wiretapping and refusing to investigate 9/11 properly. They are both guilty of treason.
Support Dr. Ron Paul and save this great nation.
Last link (before Google Books bends to gov’t Will and drops the title):
http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?&isbn=0-595-38523-0
- Posted by: Henry K
Mr. Fiser, thank you for such a well written article. I have to echo the “WOW” in the comments that appear at the end of it. I’ve read many articles, positive and negative, about Dr. Paul. The parable made your article stand out from the rest. I’ve also heard it pretty much implied but never really as well stated as you did in your next to last paragraph, the PEOPLE are running for the president through Ron Paul. You knocked it out of the ballpark and deserve a Pulitzer prize for this one. Unfortunately, we’re all described as tinfoil cap-wearing lunatics, and hopefully this well-written piece will open up some eyes.
- Posted by: Toni Litsinger
Very nice article! Thank you! I really liked the story.
Go Ron Paul!
- Posted by: Seth Herstad
I have to say I was a bit skeptical of the article based on the title, but after reading the article, I was very impressed. Great article and very accurate of Ron Paul!
- Posted by: Chris
Great article, send this to all your friends, help get the word out, he is not getting the coverage from the mass media, but a lot of support from individuals who are seeking change .
George
- Posted by: George P. Mc Ardle
Awesome article. 100% on the money. Great job!
- Posted by: Larry Toth
Thank you for writing this. It’s nice to see some honest press coverage about this honest man.
- Posted by: Kristy
Wonderful article, thank you. And the title is perfect for attracting readers hoping to read an anti-Ron Paul piece.
- Posted by: Nutria King
Awesome article! Thank you, you really captured the honesty and integrity that makes so many of us excited about Ron Paul. The pragmatic realists among us know that even if elected he can never expect to accomplish all of his goals immediately, but we do know that he will stand unwavering against corruption and unconstitutional spending.
If anyone needs to hold the veto pen, its Ron Paul!
- Posted by: underground
Great article.
To the editors and publishers:
I browse the internet with Firefox and a plugin called Adblock Plus, which pretty effectively loads all pages without ads. But when I read a fair, thoughtful, honest article like this, I show my appreciation by loading the ads on the page and considering the sponsors. Thank you.
To fellow Ron Paul supporters:
There is no reason to give financial support to bad writing. Rather than respond with vitriol, politely refute the argument and inform them that they are making no money from you.
- Posted by: Mike
After reading this, I found myself sitting at my desk, clapping my hands and smiling from ear to ear. Great job Carl! And thank you! I will be passing this article on to friends and family because this is something everyone can read and really understand!
Wanda
- Posted by: Wanda
Digg it up…
http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Ron_Paul_Bears_Empty_Pot_For_Americans
- Posted by: Adam M
I’m crying…… that was a beautiful story
- Posted by: vivian
Fantastic article, one of the best I have read yet. I will pass this on to others.
RP 08
- Posted by: Ray Kirkus
It is not surprising that the comments rise to the level of excellence of the article. Great leaders like Ron Paul appeal to the better angels of the people and make us better people, worthy of the kind of benevolent government over which he seeks to preside, and worthy of the kind of journalism that Mr. Fiser has presented with such courage and competence. It is interesting that there are no negative comments. Confronted with the essence of Ron Paul’s character and accomplishment, distilled into 100 proof verbal liqueur of this quality, opponents of reason, restraint and character have nothing to say. That is why Ron Paul will win the election- because right makes might.
- Posted by: Larry Ward
The title is perfect it will grab the attention of anyone that has an interest in disproving Ron Pauls momentum and popularity. By the time they figure out that the article is very pro Ron Paul they have read the entire thing.
I skipped through the section on the book because I read it to my Children I knew before I was into the first sentance of the story that the article was a good one. The story is a wonderfull analogy of Ron Paul standing up for the constitution and the people in an ocean of bought and paid for yes menand women polititions.
BRAVO!!!!
- Posted by: Eric Meyer
Don’t forget to sign up for the Tea Party: http://www.teaparty07.com/
- Posted by: joe
A profound article, and I thank you for it. I’m actually happy with the title, for two reasons. First, it seems negative, which will get non-Pauls to read it — I think they tend to ignore obviously laudatory pieces. Secondly, it’s like a lot of what Paul says: seemingly shocking and off-the-wall at first, but very well supported and appropriately complex once you learn more. It’s been said that Dr. Paul’s policies don’t make for good sound bites; analogously, I’d say, the parable in this article doesn’t make for a good headline. In an age of platitudes and demagogues, though, a mind such as his is a refreshing change, and what our country needs.
RP08!
- Posted by: John Rowland
You have succinctly summed up why myself and so many others are voting for this man. Some are Republican, others are Democrat and still others Independants. Some of us are pro-choice, others are pro-life. Some are for strict immigration others for lesser restrictions.
My point being that we have all come together and put aside our differences for one reason — INTEGRITY. I have never seen a politician, let alone one running for president who (as my dad used to say..) says what he means and means what he says and sticks by his guns like Ron Paul. There are no flip-flops with Dr. Paul. His reply to a question in New Hampshire will be the same reply to the same question in California.
IT’S THE HONESTY, STUPID.
- Posted by: Tim_Ohio
I have nothing to add to all the wonderful comments about this wonderful article except: CARL FISER FOR VICE PRESIDENT!
Echoing my wife Toni’s thoughts: how about a Nobel Prize for Peace, as well?
- Posted by: Glen Litsinger
Love the article!
- Posted by: Joe Maimone
Good analogy.
The original story is from Demi, a children’s author. Look it up “The Empty Pot” on Amazon. I think it’s put to good use for the Revolution, too. It’s great that the simplicity of a child’s story can give more insight than a lot of “propaganda” we see every day online and in print.
- Posted by: Nathan
Thank you for this article.
- Posted by: Lisa
The best article on Dr. Paul yet!!
Thank you
- Posted by: Ken
Simply WOW!
Carl Fiser - you have put into words what true Americans really believe but just don’t know how to say!
- Posted by: Jeff Coffman
There is hope that a free press still exists that are journalists for We the People, and not propagandists for the corporate shill politicians.
An amazing thing is occurring. We the People are saying in a growing voice to those who consider themselves elite, “Gentlemen, your reality is based on lies and balderdash, and we are happy to say we grasp none of it.”
Keep publishing the objective truth, and NLI’s contribution to the Paul led Revolution to restore the American Republic will be noted in history.
I am going to recommend this op-ed to my local newspaper for inclusion on its editorial pages.
- Posted by: Joseph, Washington State
I thank you for your well written article.
I enjoy the hijack phrase towards the end.
After I had been in the campaign for a while and fully realized that we, the supporters, were in fact running everything, I came up with a similar thought.
“We are going to go get the presidency and then we are going to draft Dr. Paul to take office.”
The fact that we are not “behind” some media driven cult of personality, makes us far more flexible and strong than any top down organization. The Ron Paul “supporter effort” is primarily driven by emotion.
It is very fast, it is self ordering and completely unpredictable. Each and every supporter is faithful, not only to Dr. Paul, but to the message. WE must restore the rule of law in this country or there will be no more country. This is a profound enough point to keep any organization in line.
- Posted by: Tom Storey
Being bold enough to stand up for what is right is a hard thing to do. I know I had to do it in life and while at the time it seemed an overarching burden it became the fruit I always sought.
Ron Paul is bold enough to stand up for the truth. Truth is what the President should be all about especially today.
- Posted by: Benjamin S. Armen
Minor correction: Ron Paul doesn’t return a portion of his salary, he returns a portion of the funds he’s allocated for his congressional office staff and expenses. He has also declined to participate in the rather luxurious pension plan that he’s entitled to as a congressman.
-jcr
- Posted by: John C. Randolph
Ron Paul has brought with him an empty pot from Washington, but hundreds of thousands of supporters stand behind him like mighty oaks with a renewed strength of purpose in the renewal of liberty. Our founding fathers stand with us proudly, along with every soul that truly gave his/her life for our beloved Constitution. We are unstoppable. We will shut down the corporate media and bring them to justice!
When fascism goes to sleep at night, it checks under the bed for Ron Paul.
To President Paul!!! Hip Hip… HOORAY!
- Posted by: xdreamartist
Well said, a beautiful work.
- Posted by: Eddie
Great article! Don’t forget the blimp and the tea party.
- Posted by: CW
Thank you, Mr. Fiser. You have renewed my confidence in the MSM. If only htere were more of you to report honestly and fairly on Dr. Paul.
- Posted by: Louis Nardozi
Thank you Carl! I have read hundreds of articles on Dr. Paul. This is by far the best one I’ve seen. If anyone again asks me “Who is Ron Paul?” I will show them this article because it sums up exactly who Ron Paul the man is. Thank You Again, well done!
- Posted by: Frank McSorley
Excellent article. I applaud you sir.
- Posted by: mark
Great Article, It is about time someone started telling the truth in the media.
- Posted by: Dale Legan
“An empty pot is better than a corrupt one”
This is a complex article, but what a message!
- Posted by: Kevin
Beautiful allegory! Thank you. God bless.
For more Ron Paul only news:
http://www.ronpaulforpresident2008.com/
- Posted by: Karl
Outstanding! Thank you for standing tall.
- Posted by: Eric Nordstrom
GREAT article, I actually just bookmarked your site. Based on this article I know that I can turn to your publication as a source for unbiased news…not those other jokers at CNN, Fox, and the other MSM with their misleading agendas.
Thanks for the great work, hopefully Im not the only person you steal as a customer from the MSM.
Ron Paul 2008
www.teaparty07.com
www.ronpaulblimp.com
- Posted by: Brian
Bravo. And thanks.
- Posted by: Eddie
Great article! I do hope it gets reprinted and circulated.
- Posted by: L.Step
This is by far the best message to send to your family and friends!!!!
- Posted by: Marcia
Shock and Awesome!!!! It makes you want to fight harder for everyone to win this fight!!!
- Posted by: Bill
That was the most amazing article I’ve ever read about, Dr Paul. You captured the spirit of the movement so well, I actually teared up toward the end. Bravo!!
I actually think the title was perfect. People want/like dirt and are more likely to read something that appears to be a negative before they’ll read something positive. Sad, but it’s a fact. Think how hard it is not to look when you pass an accident on the road.
Again, great job!!
- Posted by: Heather Nowak
I too think this was a great piece of journalism, I forwarded it to my friends and family and also my local newspaper. Doubt anything will come of it because most folks just don’t understand what’s happening around them, unfortunately.
As for the Main Stream Media jumping on this bandwagon, I doubt that seriously too…. It would change everything and they have no real desire to change anything.
Michael
- Posted by: Michael
One sure way to measure a politicians support is to note who is trying to jump on his coat tails. Example - Heather Wildon, running for the Senate in NM , is a dyed in the wool Bush supporter. She has placed adds on Ron Pau sites seeking donations. In these adds she describes herself in terms that appear to support Ron Paul. She is NOT a RP supporter, in addition Democrte Briam Egolg has done the same thing. Now on thTHIS site Mitt Romney has imposed a video of him over the story of Ron Paul, so RP’s article can’t be read.
Looks like Ron Paul is the man to beat - and they can’t - and they know it.
- Posted by: Sala Chapman
bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was well put together.. and it was very well said.. and i agree the title will get people who don’t Know paul to read it and get some that dont like him for the wrong reasons to read it.. I truly believe this is why it was put out that way.. to get those people informed.. IF the title was “Ron Paul best man for the job” then many woudlnt read it and the article would only be preaching to the choir.
BRAVO! BRAVO!
- Posted by: MATT
Very inspiring article. Truly, the author understands the sentiments and motivations of Ron Paul’s supporters.
- Posted by: Diana Kantor
If the USA is going into: an economic meltdown, a sellout of our vital infrastructures(TTC/PAH) to foreign interests, an economic and political merging with Canada and Mexico(PPP/NAU), the collapse and withdrawal of the US Military from over extension/commitment, and an attempted Chinese administrative takeover of our collapsing financial institutions, then the whole world needs a man of proven integrity as the President of the USA.
- Posted by: Farrell Montgomery
THANK YOU, Carl! This is the most positive article I have ever seen written about Ron Paul in a non-political venue. You have done a GREAT service to this American hero, and I hope your article wil be distributed far and wide. I know I’ll do my best to get it into many, many hands.
I regret the title, though. Very misleading. I’m assuming someone at your paper gave the article that title.
That aside, tremendous work, and thank you again!
- Posted by: Martha Wayles
NICE - look how few anti-paul comments!!!!! CAMPAIGN - DONATE on DEC. 16th - VOTE IN THE PRIMARY!!!!!
- Posted by: Hal
I dont usually enjoy reading !
but I loooooooooooooooooooooooved this article
We need more Ron Pauls in the congress !!!
Big up to the writer and big up to Ron Paul
- Posted by: deepak
Lovely and moving piece. Thank you so much, sir.
As well as Dr. Paul’s honesty and courage, I think it’s his decades of _faithfulness_ to the ideals of freedom that moves us so deeply. The same faithfulness shown by Ling in the story, who waters his seed every day for so long, even though nothing seems to be growing.
I haven’t been so faithful to the ideals, and I know I had allowed myself to sink into apathy and cynicism. But Dr. Paul’s shining example is curing me of it, and helping me to renew not only hope, but integrity and courage and faith, in myself.
Blessings and peace upon you, Dr. Ron Paul.
- Posted by: Beth
I love the smell of neocon blowback in the morning….it smells like victory!
you, sir, are a patriot.
- Posted by: pdubya
“Is there no virtue among us? If there be not, we are in a
wretched situation. No theoretical checks-no form of government
can render us secure. To suppose that any form of government will
secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is
a chimerical idea, if there be sufficient virtue and intelligence
in the community, it will be exercised in the selection of these
men. So that we do not depend on their virtue, or put confidence
in our rulers, but in the people who are to choose them.”
– James Madison (speech at the Virginia Ratifying Convention,
20 June 1788)
Reference: The True Republican, French, ed. (28-29)
Virtuous citizens are freely campaigning for a virtuous man, Ron Paul.
Clearly the unvirtuous do not want to see, hear, nor speak about the citizens support for Paul.
Ron Paul has become Voldemort to the unvirtuous, they are afraid to even say his name!
It sure is fun participating in a non-violent revolution. All true Americans have a rebellious streak against folly, lies, and balderdash.
- Posted by: Joseph
Thank you. We the people needed that!
- Posted by: James
Thank you for a great article… very well written.
- Posted by: J Malone TN
On Dec 4, the Republican party did not allow the straw poll in San Francisco after seeing so many Ron Paul voters. On Dec 5th Ron Paul came in second in a straw poll conducted by Democrats wher only heavywight Democrats were listed in the same city. This is telling us something, isn’t it?
Yes, it has become people’s own race. Ron Paul has joined the revolution that has been started by the people.
And please dont forget to donate on Dec 16 Tea party.
- Posted by: Samaresh Singh
I hope other journalists follow your example of integrity and honesty.
The People’s press definitely needs more of your kind.
- Posted by: Cesar
There isn’t much more that I can say that hasn’t already been said. So I will just say Thank You for this great article. I needed something to help my campaigning for him and now I have it. Thanks again and please keep writing great articles like this.
Joe
- Posted by: Joe
Thank you Carl for a awesome article! It gives us all hope.
- Posted by: Eric
There’s no way I can add anything different from what you all have so beautifully and succinctly said about this very special article on Ron Paul All I can add is that, in addition to the article itself, even the comments brought tears to my eyes. We the People have awakened from our long slumber and we’re already moving mountains. Imagine what’s next!
- Posted by: elle
Give me a break! You RP supporters do nothing but whine about “MSM bias” when they call Paul’s campaign “quixotic”. But here we have a very pro-RP article with an undeniable bias, and you all shower the author with praises of having honesty and integrity. Clearly, you care not so much about media bias as you do about having bias in your favor. I wish you would stop insulting or praising authors based simply upon what they might think of Ron Paul.
- Posted by: Jonathan
Thank You!!
- Posted by: regnaD kciN
Excellent writing; thank you so much for giving me a smile today!
- Posted by: Kevin Brennan
Thank you for this excellent article about Dr. Ron Paul. I am a senior citizen and this is the first time in my life that I am voluntering for any politician. I am a volunteer for Dr. Ron Paul.
- Posted by: Halsey Wilson
Very impressive! And creative use of analogy.
Ron Paul FTW!
- Posted by: Robert M.
Jonathan above can just STFU. This was an excellent piece of writing. We’re complementing him for that plus the fact that he wove a great tale together with a modern situation in a captivating way.
Only thing I can add to all of that is “AWESOME!”
- Posted by: Tannim
Jonathan… give US a break! The reaction you see here is one of jubilation because it’s a rare exception to the norm. We’re so used to op-eds where they routinely (and most likely deliberately) mischaracterize Ron Paul’s positions or portray them in some kind of absurd way for the purpose of discrediting him. Another favorite tactic is trying to use the tired, old “guilt by association” tactic of emphasizing the support he gets from “conspiracy theory nuts” or implying that he must be a racist because some KKK goofball that nobody ever heard of donated to his campaign. This author’s portrayal of Ron is as close to the truth as you can get, so we’re naturally appreciative of it.
- Posted by: Robert M.
A big “thanks” from me, too. I really enjoyed a positive article for a change.
- Posted by: Maink
Winston Churchill wasn’t effective in bringing about change in Parliament in trying to prepare England for war and her defense when Chamberlain was Prime Minister. He was laughed at jeered, isolated and was pretty much alone accept for a few members of Parliament who supported him.
Ron Paul has been ignored and isolated, but now that he’s got alot more grassroots support, you can be assured that his fellow members of Congress are starting to respect him.
The member of the Liberty Committee, which he chairs , only numbers about a dozen to twenty members of Congress. Even Tom Tancredo, who is probably pretty close to Ron Paul, has alot of respect for him, but has abadoned Ron on a few issues, mainly Iraq policy. Tancredo buys into the neo-con arguments, and Dr. Ron does not.
Time is on Ron Paul’s side, the economy is tankering, the dollar is on the verge of collapse, possible bank failures, massive mortgage foreclosures and a flight to Gold and Silver is about to begin.
Shortly, the American people will look for answers and Ron Paul, like Winston Churchill has stood his ground like a steadfast poll in a hurricaine wind.
Ron Paul is and intellectual and will be able to lead, because he is a man of values, integrity and intelligence.
- Posted by: Richard Connelly
Intriguing title; great article. So true from start to finish.
We the people are done being doormats. Time to jump start this republic.
- Posted by: Jamie Jackson
I can’t even begin to express how much I enjoyed your article…Bravo! to you Dear Sir.
- Posted by: Mel
Wow, fantastic article, one of the best RP articles yet. I’m amazed at how many have commented. You are all true patriots. If we all unite behind Ron Paul, we will win and get the doctor into the White House.
Join me and thousands of others in donating to Ron Paul on December 16th. I am going in big time, ($1000+) please join me and donate all that you can afford on the 16th. Never before have I had the opportunity to donate to a genuine, honest, principled man like Ron Paul. I am so grateful that this man is here in our hour of need.
- Posted by: David Doyle
Wow, thank you.
- Posted by: Barb
I’m sure everyone has on here has said what I wanted to say.
Thank you for such a positive article and how it reflects Paul so much.
- Posted by: Jon Kirkpatrick
Excellent article. Thank you!
- Posted by: Kemp
Great article! The best on RP to date. The media finally gives the other side of this coin.
- Posted by: Cameron
With the exception of the article title (which I’m sure the press gave) this is a very accurate description of Dr. P aul what he stands for. Honesty and integrity!
Good creative writing!
www.ronpaul2008.com
- Posted by: Christopher Thurow Sr
Actually I think the title is a very good idea! I don’t think it was meant to preach to the choir, but to attract those who oppose Ron Paul and give them a dose of reality. Very creative IMHO.
- Posted by: Kelly E. Griffin
What a beautiful, well written article. It truly drew me in and brought tears to my eyes.
- Posted by: Bishop Caleb Kinley
Ron Paul
Hope for America
- Posted by: Jonathon Plimpton
HERE HERE!!!
- Posted by: taylor
Bravo sir.
- Posted by: Aaron
Ron Paul is the man! He hasn’t inflicted himself and more taxes, laws, controls, and insanity on the public. It is a GOOD thing that he hasn’t written any new laws or raised taxes. He is a man of principle so doesn’t have much of a chance to get elected. The American people seem to prefer all this nincompoops that we’ve been stuck with over the last few years. He has my vote.
- Posted by: DONALD FAHRENKRUG
Great Article
Everyone Digg it!
http://www.digg.com/2008_us_elections/Ron_Paul_Bears_Empty_Pot_For_Americans
- Posted by: Mark Bell
Thank you for this wonderful article! You truly are a man of words and parables. Thank you for supporting the only candidate worth anything!
- Posted by: Johnny G
This is one of the best articles I have read regarding Ron Paul! Great job…. This would be great put to music and images of Ron Paul on a Youtube video.
One more pat on the back!
- Posted by: Christina W
Truth in Journalism seems to be alive and well at the News Long Island. Thank you for an honest and well written article regarding Dr. Paul, who many of us believe will be the next President of the United States.
- Posted by: Tom
Thank you.
- Posted by: Denver
I really liked this article. Not because it is all so wonderfuly positive, but because it was creative and truthful.
- Posted by: Dan Warner
WOW!!! What an astounding piece of reporting!
Mr. Fiser must be really ancient because it has been many, many years since I have read real reporting. You know, substantially correct facts contained within a beautiful story. Almost all Ron Paul stories I’ve read to date have been editorials containing mangled facts printed on page 1 to make you think it’s a real story.
Give the man a Pulitzer. NOW! RIGHT NOW!! Before he passes away.
- Posted by: Nick
Pretty cool. You had me going there with the title and lead in paragraphs, but it is pretty clear that you got the right idea. We don’t need more of the same old same old that got us into this mess already and there is only one candidate that is even close to figuring that out. Of course he is a nutcake, because if he isn’t, what does that make everybody else that has been calling him names or ignoring him? We all know the fix is supposed to be in between Sir/St. Rudy and the Dragon Lady according to the mainstream media, but we ain’t drinking that koolaid, even if they let us drink right from the punchbowl.
- Posted by: Bob
Well done! Beautifully written article!
This should be required reading for the Republican and Democratic parties.
- Posted by: Patrick Murphy
Excellent article. But I thought it was going to involve the old “a chicken in every pot” campaign slogan. Ron Paul will provide us with an empty pot (the constitution), but it’ll be easier for us to go out there and get our own damn chicken.
- Posted by: Mike
Great article
Dr.Paul is the most honest person who will make this Country a better place to live with freedom.
Soon Dr.Paul will be callled President Ron Paul.
My dad showed me this article . I am only 12 years old and i will tell my friends about this article, so that their parents can vote for Dr.Ron Paul.
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- Posted by: Purush
Thank you for the excellent, unbiased and factual article.
Just one note about Dr. Paul’s achivements from his Wikipedia entry:
“Paul sponsors many more bills than the average representative, such as those that would abolish the income tax[69] or the Federal Reserve; many do not reach the House floor for a vote. Nevertheless, he has been named one of the “50 Most Effective Members of Congress” by Congressional Quarterly.”
Come visit us in live chat at http://www.buzzen.net/chatui.aspx?rm=RonPaul2008 if you have any questions about Dr. Paul
- Posted by: Tek Mason
News Long Island just got itself another subscriber!
- Posted by: Mike
Thank you.
- Posted by: Nathan Blevins
Dear Mr. Fiser,
I am speechless! I read your piece and with every line more pleasing than the next. Yeah, I’m a Ron Paul supporter, but even more interesting is that you get it. i mean you actually get it. Ron Paul himself has stated over and over again, this movement is is not solely his doing, and that he is grateful to a part of this revolution. Don’t get me wrong, I sincerely believe there is no one with more principled integrity than Dr. Ron Paul and I am donating money and time to his accent to the presidency.
After all, this is it! period! We don’t get another shot at this, it has taken the American spirit nearly a hundred years to awaken from it;s slumber. We are at a crossroads, we’re stepping into the Rubicon joined together for a single cause, FREEDOM for us all. The support and numbers are growing exponentially. I have yet to hear one person i have spoken to reject Dr. Paul’s views or positions once they have finally been exposed to them. The most common response, by far, that i receive is, ”Wow, how come I’ve never heard of this guy before”. And that brings me to my point, Our battle lines are not drawn against any other candidate in either party as they quite simply are not comparable to Dr. Paul in an honest evaluation of their positions or past performance. Dr. Paul id easily head and shoulders above the entire field. Our task is to expose Dr. Paul and his message to the masses and so far as I can see, we are winning this battle.
I just couldn’t read this miraculously accurate piece,( one of the finest examples of journalism I have ever read ) and not share with you my most sincerest feelings of admiration. Thank you SIR, and may posterity always remember your contributions to the sanctity of our beloved FREE PRESS.
Warmest regards,
Stephen Dupont,
New Bedford, Massachusetts
- Posted by: Stephen Dupont
This article has been sent to me by many people today. You’ve captured the sentiments of many people. Thank you!
- Posted by: Nicole
This man and his ideas need to be protected and realized. One of the things he wants to do is abolish the Federal Reserve Bank’s ability to issue money and take it from this private company and give the power back to the public (people), as was mandated by the constition. John F Kennedy did this in the spring of 1963 with the Executive Order 11110. JFK’s new money system was systemetically replacing Federal Reserve money. It lasted five months, then he was murdered and the Federal Reserve money system quietly returned to drain the pockets of the Americans, again. The Bank of England does not like it when the Americans tell this corporation to take its bags and leave the country. The Warren Commission was a way to gather incriminating evidence of the players connected to the bank and destroy it. Think Watergate. The Federal Reserve Bank is a puppet of the Bank of England. Your taxes, servicing the debt is their cash cow. Ron Paul will be messing with the cash cow . This bank uses mind control as its strongest tool embedded news organizations and a few will placed pieces of lead/threats carried out by its puppet power of the day. We need to enforce the constitution and help Ron Paul and his team to make it all the way.
We have got to make diebold software’s data of the voting tallies open to the public. Right now we have to trust this privately owned company as to who wins the election. Our vote has got mean something in 2008.
Brilliant cartoons of Ron Paul at http://rense.com/1.mpicons/dees1.htm
on the more seroius side Google “the reason JFK jr was murdered” dont stop there.
- Posted by: Todd Mikkelsen
Excellent article!!
- Posted by: disinter
Excellent article. Poetic and Inspiring.
- Posted by: Michael N
Awesome read!
- Posted by: Peter
I don’t even bother listening to what any of the other Republican candidates SAY they stand for, because I know they are lying through their teeth — exactly the way Bush did when he was running for president. Ron Paul is the only Republican candidate I trust.
I have never yet voted in a presidential primary, and I’ve only bothered to vote in two general elections so far — even though I’ve already been eligible to vote in seven of them by now. Ron Paul is the first presidential candidate who has motivated me to plan to vote in a presidential primary.
I’m so sorry I blocked out the Libertarians all those years. Like most people in this country, I was brainwashed by the corporatists to believe that Libertarians were extremists and to walk away and refuse to listen whenever they approached with information. Now I realize that the so-called ‘moderate’ candidates are the real extremists, and that the Libertarian Republicans are the true sensible moderates.
I guess it took two sociopaths like bush and cheney to make me finally see the truth.
ABOLISH THE FED –
FEED YOUR FAMILY INSTEAD
- Posted by: DaisyNavidson
Ron Paul has planted a seed.
“Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.”
Best whishes from Europe, where we will celebrate the Strasbourg Tea Party on Dec. 16th to honour the Ron Paul Revolution!
Thank you America for waking up! Lead the free people of the world like you once did!
- Posted by: Fabio
Yes,
I would like to order the “RP Liberty Package” with trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship with that and please make that a double!
Thank you.
- Posted by: Leonardo
Thank you for your beautiful essay, which brought a tear to my eye. Funny how things about Ron Paul will do that to me. It’s a mixture of hope for the future, admiration for the purity and nobility of Ron Paul’s long quest, and mourning for the lost greatness of the America of my childhood.
If Ron Paul is elected, he may preside over the hardest of times for our country, as the fiat-based false prosperity of the past 30+ years comes crashing down around us. Even so, I would rather have him at the helm than any of the other candidates because he has a firm hold on reality, and the quiet courage to face it.
For the first time in my life, I have contributed to a political campaign, and will be maxing out on the 16th of December if I can. My wife is writing personal letters to Iowa voters, and we both tell everyone we can about him. I will be serving as a delegate to the Republican National Convention on Ron Paul’s behalf. There is no personal glory or financial advantage in any of this. We are doing this for a better world for our children and grandchildren, and for love of our country.
- Posted by: Pete
This is the best article I have ever read about Ron Paul. Great story!
Thank you for writing this and I encourage all my other Long Islanders to vote for this man. I know I will be going to my first primary for him and I’m 24.
After following his presidency I plan to be active and paying attention to elections from now on.
Adrian
Hewlett, NY
- Posted by: Adrian P.
I want to echo what Stephen Dupont said above, especially this: “but even more interesting is that you get it. i mean you actually get it.”
I think you almost have to “get it” in order to write such an outstanding piece.
Bravo, congratulations and thank you, Carl! You brought tears to my eyes! I’ll be passing your profound words to many others!
- Posted by: Terri Kurowski
Thankyou!!!!
And AMEN to Brian, Amen to all.
PEACE to the US and to us ALL. But especially to Dr. Ron Paul.
- Posted by: Andrew
Looking forward to vote Ron Paul in 2008-!
- Posted by: MG
It is a wonderful story and hope is a wonderful word.
The average American is busy earning a living to pay attention to the actions of the
“educated” public officials, who take an oath to uphold our laws and constitution and serve the people.
If the people someday pay attention to the actions of the political incumbents in office and vote all incumbents out of office until the newly elected officials carry out their oaths to the American people, electing Ron Paul would be a good start.
- Posted by: marlin
It is a wonderful story and hope is a wonderful word.
The average American is busy earning a living to pay attention to the actions of the “educated” public officials, who take an oath to uphold our laws and constitution and serve the people.
If the people someday pay attention to the actions of the political incumbents in office and vote all incumbents out of office until the newly elected officials carry out their oaths to the American people, electing Ron Paul would be a good start.
- Posted by: marlin
Thank you for the very thoughtful article!
The geek in me would say “Ron Paul the Proxy” (”we the people” running for POTUS via Ron Paul). At least that’s my blog post title….
- Posted by: DannyHSDad
This was a delightful read.
Thank you.
- Posted by: Guy
Thank you for this article!
It says it all!!!!!!!
I do sincerely hope that RonPaul get’s such a boost
that he can’t keep being ignored by the main stream media anymore!
I B Molin
- Posted by: I B Molin
The author understands the basics of journalism.
Who? Ron Paul
What? Restore the Republic
Where? The United States of America
When? Presidential election 2008
Why? America can’t afford not to
Quite excellent.
- Posted by: Denny Cautrell
Great!
- Posted by: Joe
Thank you for informing Long Island! This is such a blessing. Keep writing more about Ron Paul!
- Posted by: Krista
Thank you for this incredible article on the only candidate who can stop the destruction of our country by the DemoPublicans.
I have personally known Ron Paul since 2000, have worked as a campaign worker (both when he was my Congressman and when he was not), and have followed his writings since 1984 when I first discovered his articles on the currency, the alleged “Federal Reserve,” and the economy.
I can state without hesitation that Ron Paul is today, the same person as he was then and his beliefs have been consistent for as long as I can go back in time.
Despite the attempts by the mainstream media to completely ignore that he even exists, support for Ron Paul is growing almost exponentially such that both parties are scared to death that Ron Paul might actually win the nomination in the Republican party. That alleged “conservative” commentators (i.e. Sean Hannity, Neal Boortz, Laura Ingraham, Michelle Malkin, Michael Medved, and others) are waging a full frontal assault against Ron Paul speaks volumes, implying that these folks have been tasked by the Republican party with quashing Ron Paul before he becomes a threat.
I have news for you folks in that camp, you are too late. Ron Paul is a threat to “business as usual” in government and he represents a powerful force against big government, taxing productive Americans into oblivion, the apparently intended collapse of our financial system by printing worthless currency, and selling off our country to foreign interests.
Ron Paul stands tall as the only candidate who thinks like the founding fathers. Like them, he is a visionary who understands the Marxist society to which our alleged leaders are rushing headlong with the American people in tow.
There is little or no difference between all of the other candidates other than the degree of their commitment to destroy our nation. The other Republican candidates (Guiliani, Romney, the Huckster, or McCain) will take us down the path to destruction a bit slower than the Hildabeast, Osama Obama, John Edwards, Bill Richardson, and the rest. Choosing one of the other Republican clowns will be more like putting a frog into a vat of cold water and gradually raising the temperature to boiling. Choosing one of the Democrat candidates will be more like throwing us into the vat of boiling water. Either way, our goose is cooked and we will die.
Save Our Nation - Get out the Vote - Vote Ron Paul 2008
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/
- Posted by: Rod Cole
Enlightening comes to mind. But then, I’ve always loved parables. Dr. Paul not only stands for, but represents a collective ‘knowing’ that the direction of this country is traveling a disastrous path.
Ron Paul understands he is not the answer, he is the messenger reminding us what we should already know.
- Posted by: J Michael Harlow
Best article yet on the presidential candidacy of Ron Paul.
- Posted by: Don
A+ You do good work.
- Posted by: Bob
Why is the old Emporer considered an honest man? The old Emporer lied to his kingdom when he passed out boiled seeds as fertile seeds to those who took him up on the offer for a job opportunity. He then replaces himself with Ling, who has to be the dumbest kid on the block, and you compare him to Ron Paul to the glee of RP supporters. Hmmm
- Posted by: Jeanette Doney
sounds like jeanette doney has been spending some time with a donkey - in tijuana perhaps??? well go back to mexico donkey girl!!
- Posted by: abe lincoln
Jeanette apparently has no use, and no idea what a parable is. The idea is that you take with you the moral of the story and not the specifics. First Jeanette, how can you ASSume that the Emporer is not an honest man just because he gave the propective citizens a test to become Emporer. Did he ever say that the seeds would grow? NO. He said it wasx a very special seed, and he would see what each of them had grown from those seeds when they returned.
Apparently Jeanette is is Politics. She must have been one of the other candidates who actually read the Patriot Act before signing it.
By the way Jeanette, that was an inside joke. Everyone else submitting responses here know that Ron Paul was one of the only Congressmen or Senators to actually READ the Patriot Act. Maybe you should go back and re-read this parable, study it, take out a highlighter and mark down the strong points, and then we can discuss any other questions you may have before you make an ASSume of yourself again.
- Posted by: RUKIDDEN
Okay, back on track. Let’s not forget that this was a well-written, relevant article that inspired a little trek away from the mainstream political media. Kudos for the title as well. I came in ready to see in what form THIS criticism would take and was pleasantly surprised, not only by the use of the parable, but also by the support of the author and the tried and true utilization of Ron Paul’s consistent voting record and integrity. Anyone paying attention to the massive support yet? We won’t all be silent for long . . .
- Posted by: Stephanie
of relevance: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dib2-HBsF08
I’M MAD AS HELL AND I’M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE.
- Posted by: ANON
of relevance: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dib2-HBsF08
I’M AS MAD AS HELL AND I’M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE
- Posted by: anon
I’ve been amazed, but puzzled by Ron Paul’s impact on the presidential race. This article has clarified for me why he’s been having the success he’s been having. Thank you for writing it.
I was so impressed with the article, that I re-opened my long dormant blog (http://berniegs2004.blogspot.com/) to sing its praises, and to provide a link to it for others.
Thank you,
Bernie
- Posted by: Bernie
Fuck Ron “Christian Nut” Paul
- Posted by: daniel
Thank you so much for that wonderfully appropriate parable. This was a very refreshingly different article than the ones typically covering Ron Paul.
- Posted by: Herman
Thank you, Carl, for such a thought-provoking and well-written piece on the quality of Ron Paul the public servant, and what this quality will bring to the nation as it lights the fire of action in all of us Americans who have for years despaired at the erosion of our Republic.
- Posted by: Michaela Carter
Sir, you are right, Ron Paul’s campaign has been highjacked by the american people.
As an american soldier in todays army, I know the “We the People” want our country back. Ron Paul is the patriot who will give it back to us.
RON PAUL - OUR NEXT FOREFATHER!
- Posted by: Luckie McDonald
Great article about a great man. Support the candidate more U.S. troops support than any other candidate! VOTE for Dr. Ron Paul!!!
- Posted by: Ed Smith, Palm Springs, CA
After reading the headline I was nervous, thinking that the story had managed to pull some skeletons out of Ron Paul’s closet. Whew :), not even close. Nice article.
- Posted by: Rahul Patel
That was a neat story. Here’s a better one: All christian republicans are self loathing homosexuals.
- Posted by: Ron
This nation started out with that boiled seed, the Articles of Confederation, and nothiong grew. It was replaced with a real seed, the Constitution, and we grew into the freest and most powerfull nation ever. Ron Paul’s understanding of the Constitution is really that of the Articles, which he prefers, as his positions make clear. That is the empty pot that Paul would hand us. Indeed, for you The trouble with the naive notions of Paul is Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, who wanted that large extended commercial republic, which the Articles could never give us, to reduce the violence of the factions, which the Articles would have allowed to destroy the small republics or States. The Constitution is the vehicle for an Empire of Frredom, which Paul and his people would turn upside down.
Let’s not forget that Jefferson and his Party went ahead with much of Hamilton’s stuff, such as the Purchase, a central bank, and some entangling alliances.
Paul and his supporters are advocating a revolution that would take us back to the Articles, and that way leads to anarchy and, later, despotism. I must agree that that Chinese emperor was quite dishonest and his successor lacked wisdom, the wisdom to note that something was wrong with the seed. The Federalists were a lot smarter, and we have a much better nation for it.
- Posted by: Richard Burnett
Clearly, Ron Paul is the only candidate who is telling the truth. Clearly he is the only one voting for the American people’s interests over those of corporations and lobbyists. Clearly he has proven time and again that his libertarianism is a real philosophy and not an idealistic blanket with which he protects unpopular decisions from public scorn.
But, in the end, he still just has an empty pot. He’s going to dismantle the federal government, cut off much needed domestic organizations and regulation and attack the idea that goverments help people fight battles that they cannont fight on their own.
There is no doubt that the democratic nominees - dennis excepted, of course - are working so hard to run from the left that they have totally lost sight of what makes candidates atttractive and have become wholly fabricated and untrustworthy. And the Republicans, just as obviously, are all douchebags. But going with the guy who tells you truthfully and honestly that all he can offer is an empty pot is not the answer.
- Posted by: Adam
Absolutely stunning work! One of the best pieces I’ve seen so far, by far!
If you don’t get a promotion out of this, it’s because your bosses don’t deserve you!
Brad
“Proud to serve in the United States Air Force… Proud to support Ron Paul all the way to the White House!”
- Posted by: Brad
coming from across the pond and living in that far off place called europe i can’t help but hope ron will be your next president. i wish we had someone with balls as big as his.
- Posted by: across the pond
So, if Ron Paul is so honest, why did he lie about the constitution?
Go read his piece here: http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul148.html
Is it true, as Ron Paul claimed that the US Constitution is “replete with references to God”? No, it’s a blatant falsehood. The Constitution is a profoundly secular document that does not mention God, Jesus, Christianity, or Savior.
- Posted by: Jeffrey Shallit
Ron Paul is the greatest!
- Posted by: Philip Girardin
[…] Being someone who’s always interested in opposing viewpoints (to my own or those of “conventional wisdom”), I was intrigued by the following, seemingly inflamitory headline “Presidential Candidate Ron Paul Bears Empty Pot For Americans.” Reading it, I began preparing myself for what I thought would be some not-so-flattering revelation about Dr. Paul, ending with the endorsement of another, less worthy (IMO) mainstream contender. With the an article entitled thusly, I had no choice but to follow the link, as I will ask you to do now […]
- Posted by: An empty pot does a president make? — Darkhorse 2008
Great piece!
- Posted by: Carlos
Ron Paul is the only hope we have of saving our soverignity as a nation, I hope the internet can elect the canadate the America wants and needs. The rigged voting booths can’t over ride the tide of the internet.
- Posted by: Donna
Thankyou for the most excellent article………you rule
- Posted by: scott
Who are these entertainers you talk of? Do they travel?
- Posted by: luke
All I have to say is Thank-you!!!
- Posted by: Mandy
I do like the point of this article, which is to show that Ron Paul has been consistent, which is very true and is definitely something to look into when voting for someone to represent you because you will know what you are getting yourself into. I also like many of his ideas about how this country should be run and changes that should be made.
One thing that he needs to do is act out. He hasn’t accomplished much which says that he is often too passive. I would like changes to be made of course but in a way that satisfies me. I can look past the flip flopping if a candidate, at the time of his or her campaign, seem to really support their views and backs up their views with action. It is unreasonable to expect not only a politician, but anyone, to go through life without changing their views on the world. How many of you can say that you are the same person you were only five years ago? Few I hope. Otherwise you are not investing in your own personal development which includes questioning your own thoughts and opinions.
- Posted by: Eric Freeman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wucR65Q9OA
teaparty07.com
- Posted by: Kris
Loved the article, who is this news service? Hmmm News Long Island… I’ll remember that thanks!
- Posted by: Dan Divine
I read the title preparing to defend the good Dr. Paul…
Outstanding article. Courageous and well done!
And Thank You!
- Posted by: Al
This is, by far, the best article on Ron Paul I’ve seen yet. Thank you for your honesty and common sense. I will be passing this along so, hopefully, many many more will be exposed to the unapologetic truth about Dr. Paul and all he stands for.
- Posted by: Katrina L.
Awesome… really an astounding piece. This is the sort of thing used at a speech; yes, it’s that inspirational!
Honest, well-written article - A+
Ron Paul needs more exposure and more time to just SPEAK to the people. If people can hear him out, I can’t see how they could deny his message. And if they deny his message, they should hear his argument to the contrary. He just needs some light cast in his direction…
Ron Paul 2008!
- Posted by: Carlos
A great story and soo true! I would love to see a libertarian in office but am affraid that the dems and repubs have a lock on the system.
- Posted by: Free Chat
Excellent article! The perfect piece to help me tell my friends and family about Ron Paul.
Thank you!
- Posted by: Rosemary Black
I must admit that i was curious for whatever might be possible to expose of Ron Paul. I laughed very well at the article, when i found out what it was about. EXCELLENT MESSAGE!
My only worry would be that Ron Paul seems a non-renewable resource (they don’t make like they used to) and that the task he’s up to (fixing the country) might be a marathon, rather than a sprint. Best of luck with further work.
- Posted by: John R.
I, too, was prepared for ad-hominem misrepresentation; but was pleasantly surprised by the moral.
Well done!
- Posted by: Klutometis
Dr. Paul is the first politican in my lifetime that I trust.
I don’t agree with him on everything but I am sure that everything he tells me is his real position and not a smokescreen constructed by pollsters for an oil or drug company.
- Posted by: Ugly American
:: wild applause ::
Not what I expected to read, given the title lol …
Well said .. and thank you for writing this. Word will, no doubt, spread on this article alone …
Dolphin
- Posted by: dolphin
Thank you so much for your truthful and honest reporting. I spent a lot of time contacting journalists for their slander of the good Dr. Paul, so to see such a creative, positive story was a blessing to me today. Thank you again! Keep up the good work.
- Posted by: Dina
I couldn’t stop my tears of joy. Yours is most accurate description I have ever read of the most honest and humble man in American politics. I would truly take a bullet for this man. He is my hero.
Carl, thank you very much for the absolutely wonder article. I will refer it to everyone I know.
- Posted by: Desert Rat
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“”… I would truly take a bullet for this man. He is my hero….”"
Me too…for we have to make sure that he won’t be assasinated……that history cannot repeat itself here….
Take care, and all the best.
king123
- Posted by: king123
Thank you for the WONDERFUL analogy. Thank you for having the courage and integrity to run with this. Ron Paul for 2008 the ONLY candidate I have seen in my lifetime that when he speaks I BELIEVE every word he says. GOD BLESS Ron Paul!!!!
- Posted by: John
Great article: I admire his stand, however I fear that if it would appear Mr. Paul
would look like a hands down winner, He will appear to have commited
suicide like so many others.
Don campbell
- Posted by: Donal Merwyn; Campbell
Ron Paul is a great man. He’s the only one who has a chance of fixing the mess in the USA. Which is precisely why he won’t be elected President now. His chances are less than 3% and dropping (used to be above 4).
The US empire must fall. This is a historical inevitability. The same social forces who make this fall inevitable have helped re-elect a moron like Dubya and will prevent the election of an intelligent person like Ron Paul.
- Posted by: Vess
Great article. Will honest, hardworking people ever be elected to high office? I doubt it. But thank you for speaking out and eloquently supporting such a thing.
- Posted by: Gray Tanek
What a great example of excellent writing. Yes, Ron Paul is the real deal. However, we need to understand the dragons that Ron Paul will face. They are detailed at the GreatRedDragon.com web site. My dream team would be Ron Paul for President, and Dennis Kucinich for VP. We might just have 16 years of decency to clean up the mess of 28 years. Ron Paul goes first because of age.
- Posted by: Edward Ulysses Cate
BRILLIANT!
thank you for a fantastic article on OUR future president… Ron Paul!
- Posted by: Lisa Ni hAonghusa