DR. PAUL, could I have a minute of your time?

http://dailypaul.com/156336/iowa-texas-cong-ron-paul-accepts...

if this Action does not say "I AM RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT!!"

then what does??

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I love Ron Paul - what a brilliant statesman.

Ever since my childhood, when I first learned about the Constitution, I have had a very strong libertarian streak. Unfortunately, I, like many others, lost sight of my principles and beliefs after 9/11. I became a neocon, which I deeply regret. It took many years for me to awaken and return to my libertarian ways.

I can tell you the very instant it happened. On the Monday before the Super Tuesday of 2008, I attended a rally at Northrup Auditorium that changed my life. Hearing your speech that snowy night was one of the happiest moments of my life. I remember sitting in the balcony and crying tears of joy because I had finally found a group of people with the same beliefs as me. This gave new and total life to my dieing passion for freedom.

The next day, I participated in the delegate process and was elected an alternate. I made it as an alternate all the way to the Minnesota State GOP convention. You may or may not remember it, but I was in the front row of the audience for your speech outside the convention center, and I was directly in front of you. I had planned to bring my tripod so I could easily film your speech, but a forgotten part prevented its use, so I simply held the camera, fighting my tremor, for the duration of the speech. When it was over, I attempted to get my copy of The Revolution signed, but you were told to stop signing books right before you got to me. I did manage to catch you inside and get it signed there. You looked so happy and alive. I laughed at the people who thought you were too old to be presidant, because they couldn't understand the energy and good health you posess (unlike a certain other old candidate).

Moving forward in time, we had the Rally for the Republic. Once again, I was in the front row. Well, technically I was behind you during your speech, as I was leaning on the stage behind you. I got to shake your hand as you left the stage. I made it into several pictures and a video that were shown in various news agencies. Had the picture on the back of your book End the Fed been panned over an inch or two, I would have been in the frame.

Since then, I have dedicated time to read good books like The Creature from Jeckel Island. In an Advanced Composition class I took (college level), our final project was a 10-page research paper on a topic of our choice, so I did the Austrian Free-Market Economic Perspective on the Current Crisis. I apparently made the proffesor turn into a libertarian, because I got a perfect score out of more than 200 points! And it never would have happened without you, Dr. Paul! (I actually sent you a copy of it, but it is unlikely it ever made it to you...)

It never ceases to amaze me on how many things can be explained in terms of the laws of price, supply, and demand, and how government intervention is bad. For instance, I play a model wargame called Warhammer 40K. Most people go to a hobby store that has tables and terrain for the game on a specific game night where they can ask around to organize a game with other players. Now, in this game, certain armies can use certain units that can be close to impossible to defeat.

There was a story about a player who was banned from using one of these super-units by the owner of the store. This player never even got a chance to try and find a player who was willing to play him, because the store owner (the government) was interfering with the process of players talking with each other to get a game going (the free market).

What the owner should have done was let the players themselves decide on what units are too strong to use in a game. If too many people refused to play him (low demand), then that player has incentive to not use it so he can increase the demand for games with him.

That is what the free market is all about! You don't need the government to step in and tell people what they can and can't do because the incentives that come with maximizing the demand for what you are supplying has the controls of what people want already built in.

But I digress! I've rambled on about how I have learned to apply what has been taught. Let's talk a bit about you.

Dr. Paul, as a citizen of America, a voter, and outright fan of freedom, I want you to run for presidant in 2012. You are the only politician I trust to lead this nation. You have proven yourself to be honest, wise, extremely well educated, and a friend to those who love freedom everywhere in the world. When you run in 2012, you will have the support of everyone in the freedom movement and more. Dr. Paul, you may not be from my district, but you represent me, and for that, I thank you!

-GaleRazorwind

are some car magnets with Ron Paul on them that my two year old granddaughter is learning to read. She points out the letters when we park. I sure do need to show her what we do with those signs. No way would I have thrown them away. There is always HOPE.

dexterszyd!!

Before you guys jump on me, hear me out. We must consider the possible downside to his running. The unintended consequences!

2012 will not be the phenomenon that 2008 was. It was unique and first. I do think that this movement is growing, but not enough for victory yet, and not by 2012. Which is where my thoughts run.

I am afraid that another run will begin to marginalize Ron Paul as a perennial candidate.

The 2008 bid catapulted Dr. Paul onto a perch that we could only have hoped for, even in the midst of the election. Did anyone here think that Ron Paul would be so sought after by the media, in positive ways?

My fear is that what is at stake is that perch. And I think it is too important a position to risk losing this time around.

I have been wondering if it would be better for him to find someone to endorse (I know, touchy subject right now). Gary Johnson really comes to mind and has a pedigree that is almost as impressive as Dr. Paul's. I'm sure there are other candidates that I'm not aware of or hadn't investigated.

What if we have a candidate we trust from their past actions, someone who has shared our philosophy for a number of years (proven!) and not someone we have to lead? With Ron Paul's endorsement, and perhaps a commitment to a cabinet position for Dr. Paul (Secretary of the Treasury!).

Couldn't we formulate a plan that would propel us forward again without compromising Ron Paul's influence? Then, maybe, in four more years again, we would have a better shot.

Of course, We are still a ways out from the election, and things are happening at lightning speed. I can also see the other side of this: that Ron Paul should grab this opportunity while this focus is on him. The things he has been predicting have come/are coming to pass, and we still wage war.

Dr. Paul, I assure you that no matter your decision, I will support it. I will stick with this effort to free our country once again. This is our Revolution, but you are our main Leader.