Must Read! Ron Paul Bears an Empty Pot for Americans
Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 14:31Read it at News Long Island. You have to read the story to understand the meaning of the title. It is excellent
(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!”
I remember this
a blast from the past. Thanks, it helped me early on and it is still relevant.
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A great article to read prior to the upcoming Events
Also, clearly represented is the difference between Ron Paul and all other candidates, suspended campaign, or not. There is only one gallant knight riding a white horse and even if his chance is only 2%....I'm here for him!
If you are not, go elsewhere. Go DailyPAUL!
IT'S DOABLE
Bump one from the past.
Bump one from the past.
That was great - thanks!
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"The essence of freedom is the proper limitation of government". ~ Founding Fathers
Many will read it
Great Story - and I think many in L.I. will read it.
'The People are running for President through Ron paul'
How well-written is that!
PeterSchiffSays.COM
I just about had a tear,
I just about had a tear, great story. Too bad most civilized people won;t see it
WOW
This made my Morning! This restores some of my hope for people in the press. Lets march forward....
Love the Metaphor
With out a doubt, the best ink Paul has gotten all year!!!
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Please contact your local paper to see what it takes to get this in print in your area!
Al
I never had a hero as a child. I've never had a hero as an adult. At 45 years of age I finally have a hero, and his name is Ron Paul.
print it...
copy this and give it to your family friends co-workers...
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“The most important element of a free society, where individual rights are held in the highest esteem, is the rejection of the initiation of violence.” Dr. Ron Paul
Best Ron Paul Article I've Read
I've read hundreds, and this one is the best.
"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."
Fantastic article.
This says it like it is! Shoudl be given out to all. GO RON PAUL!!!
That was beautiful
I read the post article (someone on dailypaul provided the link earlier) and decided to scroll down and review some of the comments when I first read the beautiful story of Ling...Great article..Is there any way to use it? Do you know Fiser?
--The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny. James Madison--
The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny. James Madison
thanx!
fantastic post!!!
This should be printed out,
This should be printed out, handed out, emailed out and run in newspapers all over the country. Beautiful writing. Wonderful story. Thank you for linking to it.
Yes, that is the point - he REPRESENTS us!! Are people...
hopefully waking up in greater numbers?
Go, Ron, Go. We the People Love you, Dr Paul.
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Wow
NOW THATS an article
Stories
Stories with morals at the end are always the best. Here's one of my own:
There once was a man who was the Duke of his area, let's call it Arkansas. He had good intentions, and thought he stood by his beliefs.
One day, it came time for a prisoner to be reviewed for release or further punishment. The prisoner was a very bad man, who had done unspeakable things to others. Unfortunately, the Sheriff who captured him did horrible things to the prisoner, and many felt pity for him.
Nobody knows exactly what happened, but the Duke for whatever reason allowed this man to be set free. Soon after, the prisoner had committed another crime, and it exposed the Duke's bad decision. The people were outraged, and the Duke only said that it wasn't his fault, that there was nothing he could have done to prevent it from happening.
The Duke would send other bad men to die, going against his own beliefs, but he let the worst go free. The people would never trust the Duke again, and he faded from memory.
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OK, no real moral, except don't let rapists go free.
Jeremiah Galli
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If you believe in real freedom, you must accept the risks that come
with it, and there are many. The same rights essential for a free
people can and often are abused by a few.
Jeremiah Galli
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If you believe in real freedom, you must accept the risks that come
with it, and there are many. The same rights essential for a free
people can and often are abused by a few.
Great article.
Well worth reading. Thank you for sharing it. Truth will always shine!
Article worth digging
You can diggit here, if you want.
http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Ron_Paul_Bears_Empty_Pot_F...
I think this is one that needs to penetrate to front page. The best part was:
"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."
He gets it.
Utterly insightful and briliant
that was my favorite paragraph too! I was going to post it, but you beat me to it.
cheers!
I am drinking beer to the health of this writer from Long Island...he is a hero!
and this article has to be spread everywhere friends family co-workers...
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“The most important element of a free society, where individual rights are held in the highest esteem, is the rejection of the initiation of violence.” Dr. Ron Paul
I think I may have a Guiness!
BRILLIANT!
Humble, Wise
I keep coming back to these:
http://dailypaul.com/node/9487
FANTASTIC!
Omigosh, what an article! And in a "regular" newspaper also. I'll do my best to distribute this article far and wide (though I'd like to change the title).
We all owe Carl for telling it like it is, eloquently.
Title strikes negative chord
I have read several posts which comment on the negativity that the title of this wonderful piece resonates. I would argue that the negative pull in of the tone of the title is actually pure genious on the part of the author. Think of it this way, appealing to those of us who are already on the Paul bandwagon is all well and good, but it is just preaching to the choir and accomplishes very little for the cause.
The most effective way to use a mainstream outlet to reach undecideds, naysayers, or people who are unfamiliar with Dr. Paul is to get their attention grabbed by a flashy, controversial title such as this. The folks will start reading the story expecting maybe to find out some dirty little secret or other negative inuendo about the Dr. and, before they realize it, they're tearing up a bit and starting to understand the truth!
I think it is nothing less than pure genious!
Liberty is not free, It must be earned!
Liberty is not free, It must be earned!
Absolutely
Sometimes, like pulling back on a bow, you must go backward to go forward.
'Always be yourself. Everyone else is taken.' - Oscar Wilde
Digg This!
I put this on Digg this morning; this is the link: http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Ron_Paul_Bears_Empty_Pot_F...
**the soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears**
Worth a read
Bump because this is worth reading.