QUESTION: Who is the Most Famous/Respected Actor Likely to Support Ron Paul?

[ronpaulfan]

We need to convince Hollywood to support Dr. Paul. Who do you think is the most famous/respected actor who is likely to support Dr. Paul? Once we narrow down the list, lets do everything we can to gain their endorsement!

[ConstitutionGal]

I wish John Wayne was still alive!!! Maybe Patrick -- his son?

I'd also add Charlton Heston and maybe Clint Eastwood...

[uncloned21]

the Dixie Chicks?

[LibertyEagle]

It would be great to get Clint Eastwood.

[ronpaulfan]

Also, I know Tom Cruise is likely to but who else?

Also, please post the reasons why you think they would support Dr Paul.

[LibertyEagle]

the Dixie Chicks?

Not if you want Paul to get the Republican nomination. They hate the Dixie Chicks.

[iladelphxx]

Isn't John Mayer a supporter? Doesn't he date Jessica Simpson?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrPCkMSTH9A

[DrNoZone]

Drew Carrey.

[Jimmy]

Clint Eastwood.

[JAHOGS]

ME

[Ron Paul Fan]

It would be great to get Clint Eastwood.

This is the one to get! Who doesn't know and respect Clint Eastwood? He's a legend! The Man with No Name!

[ConstitutionGal]

the Dixie Chicks?

I dont' think so - not after the way the TOTALLY ticked off most of the Republican base. They're pretty well pariahs in traditional circles and those are the very people that we need to win the primaries.

[ronpaulfan]

Clint Eastwood sounds great, but why is he likely to support Ron Paul?

[Tim724]

This isn't a famous actor, but -

On Nov 5th I happened to be looking at the widget and saw Mark Mcgrath Los Angles, CA

Could it be the singer from Sugar Ray? - not that they are any good, but it is one more "celebrity"

[ConstitutionGal]

Clint Eastwood sounds great, but why is he likely to support Ron Paul?


He's VERY conservative and was actually elected as mayor of mayor of Carmel, CA a few years back. Can you imagine a campaign commercial/endorsement from Dirty Harry? Who in their right mind would try to slam him?? We maybe need to find out where he stands on the whole WOT thing.

From here: http://www.cinematical.com/2007/02/26/clint-eastwood-slams-republicans-talks-iwo-jima-unforgiven-ne/ :

Eastwood intersperses the cinema talk with a dash of politics. He chides those who bash a film's themes without seeing it (Million Dollar Baby), and then makes a dig at Republicans: "I'm not really conservative. I'm conservative on certain things. I believe in less government. I believe in fiscal responsibility and all those things that maybe Republicans used to believe in but don't any more." Snap!

Also this:

USA Weekend (http://www.seanbonner.com/blog/archives/000330.php)asked:

So, socially, you're live-and-let-live. How about politically?

Clint said:

"I suppose. I don't see myself as conservative, but I'm not ultra-leftist. You build a philosophy of your own. I like the libertarian view, which is to leave everyone alone. Even as a kid, I was annoyed by people who wanted to tell everyone how to live. "

[Ron Paul Fan]

Clint Eastwood sounds great, but why is he likely to support Ron Paul?

http://www.libertarianrock.com/clint.html

[Gimme Some Truth]

Isnt Bruce Willis an Independent?

Eastwood would be gold tho and has libertarian leanings

heres a few quotes:

"I like the libertarian view, which is to leave everyone alone."

"Abuse of power isn't limited to bad guys in other nations. It happens in our own country if we're not vigilant. Those in power get jaded, deluded, and seduced by power itself."

when he was asked: "How would you characterize yourself politically?" Eastwood replied: "Libertarian... Everyone leaves everyone else alone."


link: http://www.theadvocates.org/celebrities/clint-eastwood.html

[DJ RP]

Not sure it would be a good one to get but Mel Gibson would be pretty easy, didn't his dad already endorse RP and say that he was going to encourage his children to do the same?

+ Presumably Gibson is against foreign aid to israel :p

+ I heard he is libertarian

[schmeisser]

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

No, really. He's fallen out of favor with the pundit/media class, but still popular with the masses.

[Ron Paul Fan]

http://www.theadvocates.org/celebrities/kurt-russell.html

Kurt Russell is also a libertarian

[ronpaulfan]

Wow, Clint Eastwood sounds like a very likely supporter. He would go over very well with the older crowd to. How should we reach out to him? What is the best approach to take on this?

[MsDoodahs]

Somebody ... Woods. A male...can't remember first name or any movies he was in...I think I read he was Libertarian. James Woods maybe?

I should google him...

eta: that is the guy I was thinking of, but the Wiki says he's a huge Rudy fan.

Oh, well...

[ConstitutionGal]

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

No, really. He's fallen out of favor with the pundit/media class, but still popular with the masses.

The Terminator is a neo-con.

[emilysdad]

I don't know about you folks, but I can barely even watch television or movies anymore. I can't even watch sports anymore. Anybody who is anybody that I once admired has really disappointed me with their silence. At this point in time, I don't count on any famous celebrity to have the nads to openly support Dr. Paul. I don't believe any of them will jeapordize their acting, singing or sports career to openly support him and that makes me really sad. Of course, if Dr. Paul gets the nomination, they will all come out in droves and profess they have supported him for years. When I see my favorites now, I simply think of them as a coward.

[Eric21ND]

Eastwood...Kurt Russel maybe...Morgan Freeman

[ConstitutionGal]

Wow, Clint Eastwood sounds like a very likely supporter. He would go over very well with the older crowd to. How should we reach out to him? What is the best approach to take on this?

We might start here:

http://www.contactvip.com/celebrities/searchresult.php?q=clint+eastwood&name=Your+First+Name&submit=Search%21&email=Your+Email

[ronpaulfan]

The Terminator is a neo-con.

big time. Some "crazies" think he is being groomed to become the first ruler of earth :p

[ronpaulfan]

At this point in time, I don't count on any famous celebrity to have the nads to openly support Dr. Paul. I don't believe any of them will jeapordize their acting, singing or sports career to openly support him and that makes me really sad.

We could pitch an idea to Clint Eastwood to make a movie called "The Ron Paul Revolution". :p

[emilysdad]

We could pitch an idea to Clint Eastwood to make a movie called "The Ron Paul Revolution". :p

Clint is probably my favorite actor. I have every movie he has ever been in. I even have VHS tapes of Rawhide!! Again, a major disappointment for me that he has been silent.

[Son of Detroit]

Tom Selleck?

[Alawn]

Penn Jillette

[MS0453]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7183875/

Eastwood interviewed by Matthews.

Starts to get good around 2:00 in..

Watch for when he says we can't be the world's "police force"...

[ronpaulfan]

If we're going to convince Clint Eastwood to support Dr. Paul, we'll need more than just emails (though we'll need those to!). Dig deep into your brain! What creative and effect way can we utilize to convince him?

[Richandler]

I honestly want to Schwarzenegger give Ron Paul the nod.

[Jongleur]

Donna D'errico of Baywatch fame is a big fan:
http://www.myspace.com/donnaderrico

And I had no idea about the John Mayer thing. We need to get him to declare his support in a more open/official manner. He is VERY popular, including with a lot of lefties where he is seen as cooly political/artsy.
http://digg.com/videos/people/John_Mayer_argues_about_Ron_Paul_to_the_Apple_comm ercial_guy

Who is Ben Stein supporting these days?

[JosephTheLibertarian]

We need to convince Hollywood to support Dr. Paul. Who do you think is the most famous/respected actor who is likely to support Dr. Paul? Once we narrow down the list, lets do everything we can to gain their endorsement!

Clint Eastwood

[Eric21ND]

Send him an awesome DVD and one of those 8 page books. Maybe some heartfelt letters also.

[koob]

Robert Duvall.

[JerzieJennie]

Gosh, I'd love to see someone like Quentin Tarantino or Samuel L Jackson... Maybe Jauqxin Phoenix (sp?) or ... even some famous bands, like The Foo Fighters, or Bruce Springstein, or Metallica.... WOOOP! fun to imagine, eh?

[ValidusCustodiae]

If you want a good idea of a sales package to give to Clint, massive e-mailing and all link to same vid which is as follows:

Clint Eastwood clip saying "we can't be world's police force"
Ron Paul clip saying "we can't be world's police force" I'm sure he's said it verbatim at some point

if there are any other such parallels, show them. What do you guys think?

[RP360]

Tom Hanks would be nice...

[troyd1]

Send him a copy of Ron Paul's latest book along with a note. Hell send him all of them.

[Jobarra]

I believe ahnold is a neocon at this point.

I wouldn't mind hearing him say "Dr. Paul is here to cut out the TUMA that is our govenment!" :D

[ronpaulfan]

If you want a good idea of a sales package to give to Clint, massive e-mailing and all link to same vid which is as follows:

Clint Eastwood clip saying "we can't be world's police force"
Ron Paul clip saying "we can't be world's police force" I'm sure he's said it verbatim at some point

if there are any other such parallels, show them. What do you guys think?

That is a really damn good idea. If anyone wants to be a hero, make YouTube videos like this! Then when you email Clint Eastwood and ask for his support, you can say you made a YouTube video about it! People that see the video can email saying they saw the video (and link the video!)

[Johncjackson]

Kurt Russell, Drew carey, and Clint Eastwood should all be possibilities

[TheIndependent]

Robert Duvall.

Already with Giuliani. No joke.

[conner_condor]

Colbert... I think he would after he got F/Ked by obama and the dem party...

[bbachtung]

Someone mentioned Tom Selleck, and I think that that is an excellent suggestion (along with Clint, of course).

[RP4ME]

ME

Okay and who are you in Arkansas??? :o)

[RP4ME]

bruce willis maybe letterman or Leno?

[qednick]

Clint Eastwood

Tom Selleck

Drew Carey

Kurt Russell

[Lucille]

Ron Paul Fan posted the link to a list of celebrity libertarians back on page 2.

Check it out! (It's also the home of "the world's smallest political quiz".)

http://www.theadvocates.org/celebrities.html

[klamath]

That's pretty sad, out of all the people in hollywood only about four are possibles.

[schmeisser]

Ron Paul Fan posted the link to a list of celebrity libertarians back on page 2.

Check it out! (It's also the home of "the world's smallest political quiz".)

http://www.theadvocates.org/celebrities.html

One of you photoshop experts throw up a JJ Walker DI-NO-MITE Ron Paul thing. Pleasssse?

[Magsec]

Tom Cruise should endorse RP. C'mon, the guy essentially warmed RP's seat on the Tonight Show. If warming someone's seat isn't an endorsement I don't know what is.

[DeadheadForPaul]

Clint Eastwood, Drew Carrey, and Kurt Russel are all libertarians. I hope at least one of them is backing the good doctor

[sparebulb]

You guys always come up with the right answer: Selleck, Eastwood, Russell, and I can't spell the good looking chick's name from Baywatch.

Ask or hire Eastwood or Selleck to produce a tv commercial and see what we get. I think these two guys have two of the most trusted and recognizable voices in the business.

[terlinguatx]

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[Corydoras]

http://www.clinteastwood.net/sitefaq.html#faq8

Q: What is Clint Eastwood's mailing address?
A: The official address to write Clint Eastwood is:

Clint Eastwood
C/O Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros.
4000 Warner Blvd,
Burbank CA, 91505

Q: What is Clint Eastwood's e-mail address?
A: We do not have an official public e-mail address for Clint Eastwood, so please do not ask.

[ronpaulfan]

http://www.clinteastwood.net/sitefaq.html#faq8

Q: What is Clint Eastwood's mailing address?
A: The official address to write Clint Eastwood is:

Clint Eastwood
C/O Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros.
4000 Warner Blvd,
Burbank CA, 91505

Q: What is Clint Eastwood's e-mail address?
A: We do not have an official public e-mail address for Clint Eastwood, so please do not ask.

awesominess :)

[terlinguatx]

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[kherty]

Not to sound naive here, but why can't we contact HQ and see if we can get Dr. Paul to contact Clint Eastwood? I'm sure all it would take would be a personal phone call?

Emphasize the importance to HQ to try and get Ron on with some public figure or celebrity?

I'm sure he'd try it? He's friendly enough!!!

[Danny Molina]

http://www.clinteastwood.net/sitefaq.html#faq8

Q: What is Clint Eastwood's mailing address?
A: The official address to write Clint Eastwood is:

Clint Eastwood
C/O Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros.
4000 Warner Blvd,
Burbank CA, 91505

Q: What is Clint Eastwood's e-mail address?
A: We do not have an official public e-mail address for Clint Eastwood, so please do not ask.

I've never mailed a letter out before but I think this will be my first time.

[RP4ME]

Not to sound naive here, but why can't we contact HQ and see if we can get Dr. Paul to contact Clint Eastwood? I'm sure all it would take would be a personal phone call?

Emphasize the importance to HQ to try and get Ron on with some public figure or celebrity?

I'm sure he'd try it? He's friendly enough!!!

Clint Eastwood goes to Bohemian Grove supposedly....Im not so sure about him anymore

[fightfortruth]

I honestly want to Schwarzenegger give Ron Paul the nod.

He is a neo-con. He has supported bills that would change the 22nd amendment so he could become president. Look here- it is insane:

http://www.amendforarnold.com/


I do not want Schwarzenegger to have anything to do with Ron Paul.

[ronpaulfan]

I started a new thread about recruiting Clint Eastwood

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=33813

[fightfortruth]

Not sure it would be a good one to get but Mel Gibson would be pretty easy, didn't his dad already endorse RP and say that he was going to encourage his children to do the same?

+ Presumably Gibson is against foreign aid to israel :p

+ I heard he is libertarian

That's what my first thought was. I don't think Mel wants to hurt Ron Paul's campaign because of all the controversy that has surrounded him and thats why he has not said who he is supporting. I bet you he is supporting Ron Paul. They have a lot of videos with Mel in it at voteronpaul.com that has the same constitutional ideals as Ron Paul. I don't know.

[purplechoe]

Tom Selleck?

Who can resist the "stash"?

[spivey378]

trey parker and matt stone from south park are noted libertarians

[DealzOnWheelz]

trey parker and matt stone from south park are noted libertarians

they have to defend free speech at the least

[hillertexas]

Willie Nelson
David Letterman
Drew Carey

[Original_Intent]

I have no idea what Keanu Reaves politics are, but for some reason he comes to mind as someone who has his head on straight.

[Eric21ND]

Morgan Freeman when he talked about race sounded exactly like Ron Paul. I'm telling ya I think he would support him.

[Natalie]

clint eastwood

[lastnymleft]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7183875/

Eastwood interviewed by Matthews.

Starts to get good around 2:00 in..

Watch for when he says we can't be the world's "police force"...

Why skip to 2:00min in? Earlier, he says that he "wasn't that enthusiastic" about the invasion of Iraq, but:

"I do believe that probably some day in the future preventative strikes are going to be the only option. "

Huh?

Sounds more Dirty Harry than Doctor Paul, to me.

[tsetsefly]

That's pretty sad, out of all the people in hollywood only about four are possibles.

DAX SHEPARD from "Punk'd" and "Without a Paddle"

On the October 3, 2006 edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Shepard declared that he is a Libertarian and opposed the War in Iraq. wikipedia...

[AlexK]

He is a neo-con. He has supported bills that would change the 22nd amendment so he could become president. Look here- it is insane:

http://www.amendforarnold.com/


I do not want Schwarzenegger to have anything to do with Ron Paul.


What does that have to do with neo-conservatism? And what's so crazy about someone who's been a citizen for so long wanting a chance to become a president? What if you were born in another country but immigrated here when you were a month old? Does that really make you any less of a citizen?

[hard@work]

Didn't the guy who played Harry Potter wait in line to see Ron Paul at the tonight show?

[Isupportliberty]

Wow, Clint Eastwood sounds like a very likely supporter. He would go over very well with the older crowd to. How should we reach out to him? What is the best approach to take on this?

send him flowers!

(just kidding)