A lurker speaks out
*comes out of the shadows* Hi there, name is John, I'm a 19 year old Computer Repair Technician at a small town computer store and I just figured I'd finally register now after lurking here for at least a year.
I've seen the good times and the bad times that have gone on here from outside looking in, I'm fairly firmly planted in Ron Paul's message, we do have inalienable rights, and are guaranteed those rights including the right to practise one's religion the way they see fit. I was the first one to vote for Ron Paul in my county when the polls opened on Virginia's Primary day, my dad was the second one. We know that Ron speaks the truth and is only a messenger (but a damn good one at that), as I fondly note Colognepaulist's sig, "Doctor Paul cured my apathy." well he did, I used to be one of these people that tried to think the best of Bush and what was going on but man when my eyes were opened it all just kinda hit me, I was saddened, angry, and in disbelief, but I simply followed the white rabbit, and now I'm awakened and here. (Matrix reference)
Anyway, just from my lurking rounds I'd like to indicate a few people that seemed cool to me: Iamvoting4RonPaul, SSgt_AF, Manystrom, cyndezu, legalizeliberty, Liberty_Belle, and some others, ya'll are all cool in your own way and I think the timing on this post is good I mean the RNC screwed all awakened Americans over with its "coronation" of McInsane, but I see people posting about voting for other parties or giving up. I haven't even had as much support in my beliefs as some of you guys, and yet you want to give up? No, that's not what I'll do. I will see if my state supports write-ins, if it does I will write in Ron Paul, otherwise I am NOT voting. My dad said this, I agree, There's just no one to vote for, and the only person worth voting for got censored by the statist media.
JohntheShadow
Another person for Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
P.S. I have dropped by Revolution Broadcasting's chat room a few times, thought it was cool, if there's a chat room that Daily Paulers like to use could the details for it be emailed to me? It would be fun to chat with ya'll.
Welcome
So it is as such that everyones actions should be held in account. Lurkers see what actives do then act accordingly. Welcome into the light of the forum. May you write many informative and enlightening posts. All are welcome. Though some wear it out quickly. None the less have fun here JTS. You are among the awake and alert.
why lurk ?
maybe this is the problem with the movement ? too many timid souls ! I say give me lots of bullets and point to those who murder defenseless women and children for fun.
I read today that U.S. soldiers are refusing to follow orders against Pakistan. Now that is patriotism at it's finest.
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what's funny to me about this thread...
...is the number of people who talk to John like he's new here. He's been lurking for a year; I think he already knows which way is up. :-)
Anyway, I'm glad you took the plunge and joined us in non-shadow-land, John. I've got 20 years on you, but that doesn't matter much online, does it? But IRL, the clock ticks for each of us, and so we always are encouraged to find young blood coming into the fold....
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Greetings, John. I
Greetings, John. I understand your position, but please reconsider your options as we approach the election. It's only natural that liberty-minded people tend to act independently of other people. However, there are times when people must compromise for the greater good.
You said that you would like to write in Ron Paul's name. That would be a total waste. Dr. Paul, himself, has stated that write-in votes will mean little or nothing. And staying home is a slap in the face to all those who shed their blood just so you could cast your own ballot. Do you have any idea how many people in the world would love to be able to have a say in who gets to be their leader? Our elections aren't perfect, but at least we still hold them.
Let's face it, it's not realistic at this late date to think that we can enjoy a victory on Election Day. But we can have a measurable impact on the outcome that might possibly cause people to wake up and listen if we'll only work together and speak with one voice through the remainder of the campaign.
The day AFTER the election, the media will immediately round up all their "experts" to analyze the statistical data to see why the LOSER LOST, not why the WINNER WON. If we ALL unite around a third party candidate -- any third party candidate with significant ballot access -- our votes will be heavily scrutinized. We WILL have made a difference if it affects the outcome of the election. That's the only weapon we have. Please think about it.
Semi Lurker & Freedom supporter
would like to extend a warm welcome to you John! :)
Just another example
When the going gets tough the tough get going-Welcome John-Can you imagine how many more of them are waiting in the shadows to rise up?
More of them will become unplugged I'm sure. :-)
thanks for the welcome
Lurked for about a year, but now from the shadows I have come.
"Truth is treason in the empire of lies." - Ron Paul
Hello John
the lurker.I myself was somewhat of a lurker for awhile,I had only seen the main front page posts for several months 'til I recognized there were a list of topics and this was a interactive forum.At first I thought it was a Ron Paul news source like the War Room or Ron Paul 2008.But after commenting on some very heated exchanges at Youtube I finally wandered into the forums here.I've since built my own website with six interactive forum catagories and a blog.
Welcome to the DP
Welcome Shadow
I read here alot more than I post. Glad to have you and your views.
Welcome John!
I enjoyed reading your first post and your perspective as a "lurker"! Don't you worry... there are many here that are NOT giving up and will continue to push the momentum we have gained! This is a tug of war and some are going to let go of the rope or try to pull in different directions...so the rest of us will just have to dig our heels in and pull all the harder!
I will always vote my conscience as the fine example of Ron Paul has inspired me to do! Stay true to your principles and fight for what you believe!
Happy you came out of lurking and hope to see more of you here!
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Thank ya very much Belle :-)
Lurked for about a year, but now from the shadows I have come.
"Truth is treason in the empire of lies." - Ron Paul
John welcome
Welcome John , I'm fairly new to the site but not to the Constitution .
I'm not cool & I don't really care . You would not want me for a teacher & I don't care . I'm a has been. DINOSOUR. ANYWAY have fun .
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With age comes experience...
With gray hair comes wisdom (In most cases...not for McInsane though)
Thank you for the welcome.
Lurked for about a year, but now from the shadows I have come.
"Truth is treason in the empire of lies." - Ron Paul
I am a Constitution Voter
and there is only one person who stands by and breathes the Constitution
and he is Ron Paul.
I will vote for him on an absentee ballot in November.
John the Shadow welcome to Daily Paul !!!!!
"Freedom is a right that can never be won in war,only by each individual "
Thanks for the welcome and...
I will be writing in Ron Paul if my state supports it otherwise I won't be voting for that, my state senators and representative are just kinda more of the same....sad really.
Lurked for about a year, but now from the shadows I have come.
"Truth is treason in the empire of lies." - Ron Paul
John, all absentee
ballots give an option to vote for other, unless there has been a change
since 2004 or 2006, I have voted absentee ballot during the primaries
and also general elections to make sure my votes went to those who I marked.
Ron Paul was not on the ballot in 2004 so i voted for the Constitution
party candidate.
"Freedom is a right that can never be won in war,only by each individual "
WHY?
I posted a welcome to John in this thread last night, now the post and his response are no longer here. Anyone have any Idea How that could happen?? It was brief, it said welcome from a fellow Virginian and then the words SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS were beneath it, a reference to the state flag of virginia. I am dumbfounded and vexed by its sudden disappearance.
Hey, at least you welcomed me twice.
That's pretty cool of you :-)
Lurked for about a year, but now from the shadows I have come.
"Truth is treason in the empire of lies." - Ron Paul
What??? Shaka didn't make the list?
Now I'm really hurt.
I know - it must be my poetry.
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Shaka, you so crazy! www.axiomaticeconomics.com
Well Hi there you didn't cross my mind but you're also in...
the "some others" category. :-)
Lurked for about a year, but now from the shadows I have come.
"Truth is treason in the empire of lies." - Ron Paul
Hi!
I have a lot of respect for someone who can think about a topic for a year without ever talking about it.
The majority of people are the exact opposite: They can talk about a topic for a year without ever thinking about it.
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Shaka, you so crazy! www.axiomaticeconomics.com
I am 100% Ron Paul
and YOU MUST READ THE CONSTITUTION! YOU MUST!
Don't tell me you are for Ron Paul and that you have yet to read the constitution.
Remember that the congress is not allowed to do anything the constitution
does not say they can do.
And what the constitution says they shall do only they are supposed to do.
If it says that congress shall declare war then only congress can declare war. The congress can not pass on their duty to declare war to the president or anyone else. Why? Because the constitution does not say that they can.
SO WAKE UP AND READ!
Thanks for the advice....
But I have read the critical parts of the Consititution, granted I haven't sat down and read the *entire* thing YET but I do know that the 16th Amendment is technically illegal because it was NOT properly ratified, and I know that another amendment was quietly painted over by detractors of the Constitution after the Civil War. I know the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 10th Amendment as well.
I'm getting there :-)
Lurked for about a year, but now from the shadows I have come.
"Truth is treason in the empire of lies." - Ron Paul
Welcome, enjoy!
Have you had the chance to read Ron Paul's Manifesto yet? If not, enjoy!
Libera me, let the truth break, what my fears make--Leslie Phillips
But that man should play the tyrant over God, and find Him a better man than himself, is astonishing drama indeed!~~D. Sayers
There is no difference between an authoritarian government from the right or the left...F. A.Schaeffer
Well you should still vote.
There will be other offices on the ballot besides that for president. Feel free to leave the president one blank, though.
Tis probably what I'll do. :-p
Lurked for about a year, but now from the shadows I have come.
"Truth is treason in the empire of lies." - Ron Paul
uplifting post
Thank you John for your kind and uplifting words.
With supporters like you and your dad this revolution is in good hands and has a bright future.
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you're welcome legalize :)
Lurked for about a year, but now from the shadows I have come.
"Truth is treason in the empire of lies." - Ron Paul
Glad to have you here!
Glad to have you here! Don't hold back.... we all learn from each other.
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Thanks :-)
Lurked for about a year, but now from the shadows I have come.
"Truth is treason in the empire of lies." - Ron Paul