The Time For Change

My fellow Americans, aren't you sick and tired of how the values of integrity and honesty in American politics have disintegrated? I know I am and I intend to do something about it. I'm going to vote for Ron Paul. I've posted this before in previous entries. Ever since I've announced my support for him, I cannot stop thinking about what an amazing patriot and politician this man is. I use the word 'politician' loosely because it often carries with it a negative connotation. Ron Paul is probably one of the last honest politicians standing in D.C. I often laugh at people who disagree with him because their reasoning is nothing but personal attacks. They go after his age, his "radical" ideas, and his crazy notion to pull out of Iraq to stabilize our economy here at home. Well, I'll admit that I thought his views were a bit radical at first and still think some of them are; yet I am beginning to understand and agree with his stance on many of the issues. When I would see Ron Paul in interviews and debates, I would ask myself why he was even participating in the Republican debate at all. I've changed my mind and I've done so because of the research I have done about Dr. Paul. About 2 blocks away from my house is a Ron Paul sign and about 2 blocks beyond that another sign. He's the only presidential politician with supporters who are excited and actually want to volunteer and get involved in his campaign. People ask me who this Ron Paul guy is with the signs everywhere and I respond with a little chuckle to their ignorance and say bluntly, "Our next great president". Dr. Paul is receiving the attention of the public because of his amazing grassroots support. He's turned the 2008 presidential election into one of excitement never seen before in any election. He's sparked a newfound interest in politics within me with the desire to create change. When someone criticizes Ron Paul, I ask him or her whom they are going to support instead and they usually have no answer. People aren't excited about the candidates running, with Ron Paul being the exception. He's ahead in Alaska and is in the top three in many other states. He has enough money to fund him all the way throughout the February primaries. He's our only hope. I had a reader comment about how they were thinking about supporting Ron Paul. Obviously, this reader understands the peril that our nation is facing. This reader said that I went a bit over the top with my comment about how Ron Paul was the last, great hope for America. I truly do believe this. He's the only one who will make a dramatic change in how American politics is viewed. Candidates are taking corporate money and positioning themselves to be corrupt in the long run. The mainstream Democrats or Republicans (mostly RINO’s in my opinion) are just two wings of the same bird. I'm passionate about the real possibility of Ron Paul becoming our next president. I think it shows. When I talk about him to friends and family, I feel they can understand the pure, unadulterated respect I feel for the man and his run for the presidency. Never have I been this excited in my life. I urge you all to stay up-to-date on the primaries coming up. The Iowa caucus is in 3 days and New Hampshire soon after that. Let's all hope that we shock the media with a Ron Paul victory. They will never know what hit them, but some may call it a "media bomb". The "powers that be" will be stunned by the huge turnout for Ron Paul. His supporters will show up in snow, sleet, rain, ice, or below 0 temperatures and will not let their voices be stifled. So, I ask of all of readers to take this New Year upon us and do something constructive with it by supporting Ron Paul for President.