Update 1 - Nystrom & Co. off to RNC & Rally
Friends!
My bags are packed and I'm ready to go. I'm flying out of Boston early tomorrow morning and will arrive in Minneapolis in the afternoon. I'm an alternate delegate for my district (MA 7), which is a responsibility I take seriously. I want to thank John Cunningham, (who is running for Congress against 32-year incumbent Democrat Ed Markey), and Joe Ureneck, organizer of the Boston Ron Paul Meetup group for their incredible job of organizing Districts 7 and 8. As a result of their efforts, District 8, home of the über-liberal Republic of Cambridge, won a clean sweep (3 Ron Paul delegates, 3 alternates), and District 7 took 4 of 6 spots (2 delegates, 2 alternates of 6 total)! We never could have done it without John & Joe. I'm sure there are similar stories in districts across the country, so let us all pay thanks to these unsung heroes. It is amazing how easy it was with just a little organization.
As delegates and alternates, we are there first and foremost to represent our constituents, alongside with 200+ other Ron Paul delegates from across the country! We will do what we can to give Ron Paul a voice inside the convention. I will keep you updated on the goings on at least once a day, though I imagine these will be long days!
Two hardcore supporters from across the pond have agreed to help look after and keep up the site in my absence - freedom1776 from the UK and Colognepaulist in Germany. Thank you, guys!
Thank you everyone for sharing in this incredible journey together. If you're not going to be in Minneapolis, please consider helping out with the Chipin for the delegates who are going, and/or with my expenses in keeping the Daily Paul running.
This is not an insubstantial trip financially for any of the delegates, including me. My plane fare out is close to $400. Hotel arrangements were made by the GOP. As delegates we had no choice in the matter: $250 per night, plus 13% tax (John & I are rooming together), plus internet, plus overpriced meals, transportation to and from the airport and to and from the rally, etc. Not to mention a week's worth of lost wages!
I'm not complaining - just letting you know the reality of what we're doing. I know that many more of you out there have sacrificed much more over the past two years in your efforts to get Ron Paul elected president. Thank you all as well - it wouldn't have been the r3VOLution without you.
I hope that in 2012, we're able to elect ten times as many delegates, take over the RNC and have something really big to celebrate! Hope to see you in Minneapolis, and if not, I'll see you back here on the Daily Paul.
Faithfully,
Michael Nystrom
We are hoping for a miracle!
We have tickets in hand but still don't have the money to drive out. We're working on it. (My heart will be broken if I don't go) :(
Patriots I am sooo proud of all of you. I hope that we may find a way to stand with you in this historical event.
In love and Peace.
"For with God nothing shall be impossible"
I am heading out
tonight by car from Michigan. I'm so excited I just can't hide it! LOL Peace
Hope your packin...
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your Ron Paul gear ..try to keep your wheels on sando 8)
North Florida 5
12 hrs on the road - 1/2 way there.
Ready to get out of the van - my McCain is killing me.
!!!Truth is treason in the EMPIRE OF LIES!!!
North Florida 5
12 hrs on the road - 1/2 way there.
Ready to get out of the van - my McCain is killing me.
!!!Truth is treason in the EMPIRE OF LIES!!!
I'm here...
after a five hour road trip from Omaha.
Can't wait for the festivities.
just got here
first orders of business: I slapped a big RP2008 magnet on my rental car and stuck a yard sign in my hotel room window!!
hahaha that's some good
hahaha that's some good stuff right there...keep it up.
he he he ;)
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Michael, God-speed..................
Thank you and have great time.........
"Observe the masses,and do the opposite."
We're already here!
The weather is "beautious" in MSP! 75 degrees and sunny. We saw SEVERAL other Ron Paul supporters at the airport in Minneapolis when we landed this afternoon. We also saw a smattering of GOP Delegates. There were about 15 of them on our plane from Phoenix. It's funny how you can tell who they are without even seeing their big, round AZ GOP 2008 buttons. They must average about 78 years old! The men are tan and the women are amply bedecked with bling!
We saw Fred Thompson waiting for luggage. He must be on the golf course constantly! Either that or a beach somewhere!
There were 4 of us traveling together. We had a good size car so we gave a lift from the airport to downtown Minneapolis to an RP supporter from Miami.
We also put new Ron Paul bumper stickers all over our luggage, and got several comments and looks, both grins and some scowls at the airport. One says, "Don't Blame Me, I Voted for Ron Paul". The other says, "Wecome to St. (Ron) Paul!"
If you want either of them visit our website at: http://www.PoliticsGoneVi...
I'm sure others will post also, but we'll try to write something brief each night while we're here.
Tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. the Marchers arrive at the U of M campus. Dr. Paul will greet them and walk the final 2.6 miles to the Federal Building for a rally. It feels to good to be among so many friends.
Dan
info@PoliticsGoneViral.com
Dan was the supporter you gave the ride to - named Dennis?
!!!Truth is treason in the EMPIRE OF LIES!!!
Hope your sharing some of those sticker's
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Thanks, great post!
Have fun!
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"Truth is treason in the Empire of Lies."
Great info, gives me goose-bumps to read it!
I have NEVER been so jealous in all my life as I am towards those who can go to the C4R.
Kick some Neo-Con ass!
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Go get 'em!
And thanks for all you do from the bottom of my heart!
Safe trip manystrom -- our hopes go with you!
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Good Luck Michael!
Give them hell! Will look forward to your postings on how its going!
And have a great time!
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Thank You Michael!
Will be praying for your safe travel, as well as all of you patriots embarking on your trips this weekend. Wish I could be there. Love you guys! Give Us Liberty!
Have a Good
trip and most of all be sure to let the Convention know that the Paul supporters have arrived and see if you can persuade the unbounds to back the good Dr. and of course return safely and victorious.
Thank You Michael,
Godspeed, I know you will do us proud.
Thanks for doing what you are doing to represent us
I hope you get a chance to drive over to the Rally for the Republic so those of us on the DP can meet you.
Enjoy the GOP Convention
Also going at the last minute....
Michael,
Many, many thanks for this godsend of a site! I live in Boulder, CO and am swimming in a torrent of extreme liberalism. Without this forum to anchor me, I think I would truly go insane. I can't talk to a soul who doesn't close down within a minute, if you question the Democrats at all.
I also visit your financial site, Bullnotbull, regularly. Kudos for that effort also.
Only yesterday, I decided that I had to bite the bullet financially and make the trip. So, I'm going to jump in my car and be there for what I anticipate to be history in the making. How could I not be there for Dr. Paul after he has courageously stood for us time and time again, and nearly always alone? We will never get this chance again.
The other comment posted mentioned the Ron Paul "haunts". Could someone share a list with me? I'd love to hook up with other supporters!
Best of luck, Michael, at the RNC. Give 'em hell! We'll be rooting for you!
I am going for Ron Paul
Yes, how could we not go when he has courageously been there for us again and again. I couldn't have said it better. The cost is worth it and I hope he shines!
Healthnut4freedom
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5,6
Club Jager
Is grassroots central in Minneapolis:
http://www.dailypaul.com/...
923 Washington Ave N.
See you there!
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Club Jaeger is dead tonight....Sunday night should be better
Clubhouse Jaeger is a nice bar, no food so eat become you arrive. Sunday night and Monday night should have RP events.
It's totally surprising how dead downtown Minneapolis is tonight.
Do they have wifi?
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Ramon Noodles..
Don't eat out, buy your own food and eat in your room. It will save you hundreds of dollars.
---This of course is provided you have a fridge, but at $250 per night, if you don't have a fridge... I don't know what to tell ya :)
Have fun and eat lot's of fruit, peanut butter (the real stuff, not that fake shit) and crackers.
THANK YOU!!! See you in
THANK YOU!!!
See you in Minneapolis-St. Paul!
I think that we already have "...something real to celebrate!"
But I know what you meant. :-) Good luck, have fun and give 'em hell!
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You go Michael!
I hope some how to meet you in Minneapolis. Are you going to be at any of the Ron Paul haunts?
I pray that you can really do Ron Paul justice. When I saw the speaker lists for each day of the RNC I was sick. I saw all these losers like Guiliani, Thompson and a bunch of other no names. BUT they keep the true conservative from speaking. God help us all!
Healthnut4freedom
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5,6
I will try to spend most of my time here
Club Jager
http://www.dailypaul.com/...
923 Washington Ave N.
See you there!
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