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"Ron Paul Jesse Ventura Ticket? Don't Count This One Out" on Gambling 911.com

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News flash! Republican Congressman Ron Paul is still on the Republican ballot running for President of the United States. Jesse Ventura would like to run but said "it's too late and he doesn't have the money". Like peanut butter cups, peanut and chocolate perfect together, Ventura spoke highly of Paul on Tuesday night's episode of Larry King Live. There was an implied suggestion that Ventura might like to be Ron Paul's running mate.

"I wish there was an option for 'none of the above', I bet that choice would win," Ventura said of John McCain, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Ventura ran for Governor of Minnesota in 1998 as the nominee for the Reform Party of Minnesota (he later joined the Independence Party of Minnesota when it broke from its association with the Reform Party of the United States of America). His campaign consisted of a combination of aggressive grassroots events and original television spots, designed by quirky adman Bill Hillsman, using the phrase "Don't vote for politics as usual." He spent considerably less than his opponents (about $600,000), and is widely regarded as one of the first candidates to effectively use the Internet as a medium of reaching out to voters in a political campaign.

He won the election in November 1998, narrowly (and unexpectedly) defeating the major-party candidates: St. Paul mayor Norm Coleman (Republican) and Minnesota Attorney General Hubert H. "Skip" Humphrey III (Democratic-Farmer-Labor).

Ventura went on to gain the highest approval rating of any governor in Minnesota history, with some polls ranking his public approval as high as 73 percent in 1999.

Ron Paul meanwhile will take center stage along with Congressman Barney Frank on Wednesday. Ron Paul and Barney Frank have contacted Susan Schwab requesting the details of a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, according to a report on Poker Pages. Both Congressmen have proposed legalizing Internet gambling, especially online poker.

Originally published April 1, 2008

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The Pot's Right

Deal the cards

Paul/Ventura 2008 would kick ass.

"Victory for liberty! That is our goal, and nothing less. -- Ron Paul, December 17, 2007"

Ron and Jesse share pretty much the same stance

on all the issues as far as I have seen. Except maybe illegal immigration.

Even John Wayne endorses this matchup!

http://www.youtube.com/wa...

Border security not illegal

Border security not illegal immagration. These are two seperate issues.

Paul or NOTA2008 - Ventura/Paul or NOTA2008
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"It is like a finger pointing away to the moon, don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glo

The MSM is entertainment, not news

This would be extremely entertaining. They would have a real hard time leaving it alone and not talking about it because it would be soooooo much fun to watch. I just love it. Especially when Ventura gets rid of the rope mustache.

It would be big fun..

Jesse never lets the media control him, he directs the interviews, and pushes our message.

Jesse Ventura needs to be Pres

Ron Paul has said no to a 3rd party run. He's 72 years old, he was ready to retire a few years ago, he's only one man and he in an honest appraisal of reality sees that he is not able to succesfully spearhead this Revolution to the Presidency. That is why he opts for the more softer, slower approach of the Revolution evolving into an education campaign. He would, however, be a perfect VP for Ventura's boundless energy and willpower. The influx of energy and enthusiasm from Ventura would reinspire Paul and they could take the Presidency. But Ventura would need to be President. I am all for it, where is Ventura's contact info I will go all in if this happens.

Peace,
Brian

Thank you Brian,

Ron as Prez or VP doesn't matter to me as long as the other individual is Jesse Ventura.

We have been sending emails to Jesse's book publisher in the hopes that Jesse will get the message.

www.skyhorsepublishing.co...

It makes no difference

to me. Whatever is right for Dr. Paul is what I want. I am with him whether he is President of the United States, Vice President of the United States, Congressman from South Texas, Governor of Texas, Senator from Texas, or anything else down to dog catcher of Brazoria county.

Thank you for stepping up to the plate Brian. Welcome aboard.

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"My role in the revolution is to wake up the lemmings of this country,who sit back and accept the pablum the media feeds them"
Jesse Ventura
Ventura/Paul 2008

And another video

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We can't let this slip by us,without trying.

...and if you take stock in

...and if you take stock in Jessie. (and I know you do) You need to listen to what he is saying. We need ballot access and debate access if you want him this year.

If not, then we need to push Voter Consent initiatives and get NOTA on the ballot for future use.

"It is like a finger pointing away to the moon, don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory." - Bruce Lee
http://www.bmvgroupinc.co... Never tie your shoes again. Ever! While helping me get to St.Paul!

We only need ballot access...

The MSM would generate so much publicity, it would be crazy. And just like Perot, they would have debate access.

after convention

after convention perhaps

jesse is famous and likable

ron has fund raising and the know how

Agreed!

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We can all say what needs to be done, but who here led by example today?

This video shows...

That Jesse is closely aligned with Ron's ideology.

http://ca.youtube.com/wat...

perfect ticket

A Ron Paul Jesse Ventura ticket would be a sure fire win! Yeah, Yeah, I know Dr. Paul has stated he won't run third party, but he also said he would continue campaigning as long as the support was there. So let's get these two great freedom loving minds together and draft them to be our leaders in this revolution. This movement cannot and will not die. We need lots of attention after the convention to sustain and grow support for our noble cause. This is the year, the time is now!

DRAFT PAUL VENTURA 2008

--- PUSH THE TEMPO

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What’s not to like about Napolitano. But isn't he needed in the judicial branch more than the executive ?

What's not to like about Jesse? I cut him slack on any impetuous statements or policy positions of the past because I see growth. His political inclinations are right and where else can you find someone with this level executive government experience and star quality who hasn't been corrupted and sold out. I believe he doesn't covet office or wealth.

Having read numerous biographies of all the Founders, none would pass the scrutiny some in this Movement would want to place on those for inclusion on the short list. Jesse strikes me as having the caliber of character and motivation we have come to idolize for an American Hero.

Remember, this shouldn't be about Jesse, or the Judge, or Ron Paul himself, leading this revolution. It is about the revolution embracing people of character and courage who will lead the sheep and help us face our enemies, who won't betray our principles. Think George Washington. He was not our constitutional scholar and he grew with the roles he played.

This last interview with Jesse, linked here, reveals great caution about allowing others to put words in his mouth. I see excellent diplomacy skills developing. I see him as very much able to learn while he remains true to himself.

I sense uncommon personal integrity and courage.

EXACTLY..................

.............I sense uncommon personal integrity and courage,.as well.
Ventura/Paul 2008 last and only hope for a chance in the WH.

I'm wondering

if when and if Jesse has some long sit down talks with Ron Paul that he might come around to Dr. Paul's way of thinking when Dr. Paul has a chance to explain things clearly.

I'd kiss the ground if Ron

I'd kiss the ground if Ron Paul was elected, even if his running mate was Alfred E. Newman.

SUPPORT OUR FOUNDERS' AMERICA
Support the Constitution of the United States

Yeah but...

McCain would never agree to a VP slot this late in the game.

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"Basically I'm in the idea business — whether it's a musical idea or a spoken idea ... If you wind up with a political system that wants to put idea men out of business, then you have worry on your hands."

-- Frank Zappa

LOL

"It is like a finger pointing away to the moon, don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory." - Bruce Lee
http://www.bmvgroupinc.co... Never tie your shoes again. Ever! While helping me get to St.Paul!

Didn't Jesse Ventura have

Didn't Jesse Ventura have something like a 90%+ approval rating when he was governor? I don't know a great deal about his politics, but what I have seen of him he seems to have quite similar views to RP.

You guys ought to know that

You guys ought to know that Ventura is a flaming socialist whom Lenin would have loved. Just think for a few minutes, seriously. How can Ventura be anything good in relation to RP? The Constitution does not authorize cradle to the grave government and Ventura makes clinton and obama seem petty in their ideas as far as liberalism goes. Taxing more and wealth redistribution is not an answer to what ails America, those things are what makes a population surrender to govt authoritarianism.

For love of all that does not suck. Please,

Read a book

"It is like a finger pointing away to the moon, don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory." - Bruce Lee
http://www.bmvgroupinc.co... Never tie your shoes again. Ever! While helping me get to St.Paul!

Wow.

Did you ride the short bus to troll school or what?

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"Basically I'm in the idea business — whether it's a musical idea or a spoken idea ... If you wind up with a political system that wants to put idea men out of business, then you have worry on your hands."

-- Frank Zappa

"Bullshit", he explained...

..., pounding on the table to command the attention of the audience bobbing their heads with thoughtless snearing expressions.

Thank you for your reasoned analysis.

Long time listener, first time caller?

Robert

are you talking about Jesse Ventura?? Or do you know some other Ventura?

Could you please put up a post supporting these claims?

I am having a hard time finding any. Thanks

Ya know...

I have yet to see Ventura advocate any socialist program. So far, all I have heard is that he wants less taxes, less government, out of the Iraq war, restoration of our personal liberties.

Please explain what you are talking about.

I can dig it

At least Jesse knows 9/11 was an inside job and isn't scared to talk about it!

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We can all say what needs to be done, but who here led by example today?

Let's email bomb Ventura's publisher

www.skyhorsepublishing.co... and ask nicely if he would consider a meeting with Ron Paul's people.

I am writing a letter to Mr. Ventura and asking, but if you could all help, I think that would make the request seem more legitimate.

I already called Paul HeadQuarters, maybe some more of you could do the same.

Thanks.

YES!

I will be putting that link on The CDR's site. And I will send them this video!
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Send me Jesse's info. Go to the site and email me the contact info.

Thanks

Does my burka make my butt look fatwa?

borders

I have noticed that there seems to be a difference in opinion about the borders between RP/JV. I think that an adequate comprimise is free exit only and proper papers for re-entry. Still kicking this thought around though. It does mean that Mexico could just set up their own checkpoints 50 feet down the road however.

Any thoughts? I know that their is just a terrible fear of certain people doing terrifying things to us, but I wonder just how likely is it? I think I might look into it and compare the likleyhood of one being attacked compared to one being struck by lightning...

I dislike Ventura's position

I dislike Ventura's position on the border. Anything can be abused by governments that erode into dictatorships; meanwhile illegal aliens are destroying what's left of our collapsing dollar, outsourced manufacturing economy.

SUPPORT OUR FOUNDERS' AMERICA
Support the Constitution of the United States

I'm not terribly tickled

I'm not terribly tickled with it either but even RP said it's not as much of an issue with a strong economy. With a strong economy we would be wanting people to come here. Freedom is what will make our economy strong again. We won't be able to put them to work fast enough.

"It is like a finger pointing away to the moon, don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory." - Bruce Lee
http://www.bmvgroupinc.co... Never tie your shoes again. Ever! While helping me get to St.Paul!

If we dismantle the Income

If we dismantle the Income Tax and end all social welfare, that's true.

SUPPORT OUR FOUNDERS' AMERICA
Support the Constitution of the United States

its like the odd couple but

its like the odd couple but could work. I would love to see ventura take on psycho bill orielly in a heated debate, i saw ventura on orielly before but was mr nice that time- probally chicken.

A Brilliant Idea That Would Win Easily!

It'simply brilliant! Bump

They compliment each other well.

I think they'd get a ton of votes as a team. JV would bring a lot of people to RP with his celebrity alone. Heck, I don't care which one is Pres/VP. Don't think it would matter much, as long as RP was in there one way or another.

A RP/JV ticket could mean a

A RP/JV ticket could mean a good long haul in the WH. 8 years of Paul and followed by 8 years of Ventura. In the case of assassination they would really need to take out both to gain any ground and i'm guessing they won't as long as Pelosi is the House speaker. Plus it would be very difficult to hide the double murder of the highest offices and Jessie is probably the only one who could potentially eliminate his own assassin. The only problem is Paul can't run third party and keep our House seat. So the closest you can get to the ideal is the JV/RP ticket. That would be only after JV has made a name for himself as a presidential candidate since they are in superposition to one another. JV's wave function cannot reach critical mass until RP's wave function has finally collapsed at the conclusion of the national convention.

"It is like a finger pointing away to the moon, don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory." - Bruce Lee

http://www.breakthematrix...

Famous JV movie quote...

"I don't got time to bleed"

Oh yeah...

"You got time to duck?"

"It is like a finger pointing away to the moon, don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory." - Bruce Lee
http://www.bmvgroupinc.co... Never tie your shoes again. Ever! While helping me get to St.Paul!

Does anyone else see a big elephant in the room?

I'd love a Paul/Ventura ticket...i'd vote for it in a heartbeat...but would it happen?

Ventura is a hardcore truther...Paul is not. Can the two of them find enough common ground to come up with a single message?

I believe that Paul is a closet truther...

Enough common ground?

Just read both their books, then decide, its a no brainer!

Me too. He is smart enough not to bring it up now.

"Victory for liberty! That is our goal, and nothing less. -- Ron Paul, December 17, 2007"

I like RP/JV ticket

but there is one big difference....(if I'm not mistaken), Jessie wants open borders. They are not going to agree on everything, Jessie resides in Mexico half of the year. He is learning to surf "dude". What a great pair.

"Don't start the Revolution without Me"!

that's for sure, I don't know how any

hardcore RP supporter could doubt that.