A very Emotional Moment for Hardcore RP Supporters

[dskalkowski]

All of them told us we could never win, they said we couldn't do it.. A lot of them said we didn't even have a chance. "It's impossible for Paul to win." "He can't win.." "He has no electability."


323 phone calls to Iowa, $500+ donated to grassroots efforts.. It's really emotional to see these poll results.

[Havax]

Let's hit $4 million before midnight to top this off.

[Chester Copperpot]

Evidently 23% of Iowan caucus goers think Ron Paul is electable...

[mosquitobite]

darn you! You made me cry!


~signed the heartless conservative!

[Okie RP fan]

We must keep up the pace!

Keep pushing, keep winning people over. We have to take Iowa by storm!

[dskalkowski]

Let's do this people! They said we couldn't!

Let's prove ALL of them wrong.

[amonasro]

WHO IS RON PAUL NOW?

I'm donating again tonight. This is so amazing it almost doesn't seem real.

[pauliticalfan]

It seems like the ceiling keeps getting higher up in here.

[Okie RP fan]

Push the money bomb with this article attached, email, Facebook, anything!

Let's get there!

[damiengwa]

http://www.twisted-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Charlie-Sheen-Winning.jpg

[economics102]

Let's do this people! They said we couldn't!

Let's prove ALL of them wrong.

Yes! We can't just win, we have to CRUSH. We have to be untouchable.

[mport1]

Yes! We can't just win, we have to CRUSH. We have to be untouchable.

Agreed. We should aim for at least a 10 point buffer.

[Epic]

Redouble efforts...

[SDMF]

SALUTE!!!! Liberty!

[dskalkowski]

SALUTE!!!! Liberty!

Always for liberty!

[EuRa]

1) First they ignore you (Check)
2) Then they laugh at you (Check)
3) Then they fight you (Check)
4) Then you win (In Process!)

[NC5Paul]

I am a former neocon who has been brought to tears by tonight's events. Win or lose, this poll is a victory for liberty. People GET it. They really, truly GET it. This is is amazing, but we need to fight harder than ever to keep it up in the face of the impending attacks. We're THIS close!

[LibertyEagle]

You guys are the best!!!

[1stAmendguy]

Some of us thought we would never see this day. I was turned on to RP in the summer of '08.

[dskalkowski]

You guys are the best!!!

You're the best. All of you. You've made my life something special..

[Liber Team]

keep the momentum! http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?338013-Iowa-quot-Oath-quot-Ad-Campaign-Chip-In!

[InTradePro]

I am a former neocon who has been brought to tears by tonight's events. Win or lose, this poll is a victory for liberty. People GET it. They really, truly GET it. This is is amazing, but we need to fight harder than ever to keep it up in the face of the impending attacks. We're THIS close!
+Rep
Great to hear!

[dbill27]

Let's not celebrate yet. Lets keep pushing full speed ahead!

[jcarcinogen]

I feel so good but almost misty eyed at the same time. The media wont like how once people get behind Paul they don't go back... like taking the red pill and waking up to see what the matrix is.

[jclay2]

All of them told us we could never win, they said we couldn't do it.. A lot of them said we didn't even have a chance. "It's impossible for Paul to win." "He can't win.." "He has no electability."


323 phone calls to Iowa, $500+ donated to grassroots efforts.. It's really emotional to see these poll results.

Right there with you man. This is an awesome moment. Just the boost we needed to get reenergize and work hard to secure are win among the msm snakes.

[mport1]

Never in my entire life did I think a libertarian candidate would be in first in an important primary state. I thought this would be hundreds of years in the future!

[jclay2]

Let's not celebrate yet. Lets keep pushing full speed ahead!

Now I am just confused. I was still in the hold position from the pre money bomb posting.

[Badger Paul]

I know this isn't our official campaign song but this old 10,000 Maniacs cover always summed up our movement for me:


http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1atb6_10000-maniacs-peace-train_music

[rideurlightning]

This is unreal.

[dskalkowski]

Everyone is right, we need to keep up the momentum and we will. But the revolution is alive and well.

[rideurlightning]

I know this isn't our official campaign song but this old 10,000 Maniacs cover always summed this movement for me:



It really should be. Cat Stevens brings me to tears whenever I hear this.

[SpicyTurkey]

I feel so proud of each and every one of you. WE ARE A FAMILY, AND WE WILL WIN THIS AS A FAMILY. TO LIBERTY!!!!

[texasbelle]

I remember how hard it was in 2007. I remember freezing standing on the side of the street holding RP signs.. I remember very seldom did we ever hear his name on the news... This is what we have waited for.

[JulioForPaul]

I'm cracking a Lone Star right now. Screw it. Ron and Rand Paul are the only politicians I have ever gave money to. This is just a huge affirmation that it is not in vain. My relatives that mocked me for the last 4 years can watch the news tomorrow and STFU. Christmas will be awesome this year.

[P. R. Robinson]

Nothing can stop an idea which time has come! It's just a start.

[BSWPaulsen]

This is great motivation, but we have to keep moving forward. This lead needs to be turned into a blowout.

[jer4liberty]

RON PAUL REVOLUTION!!!!! RON PAUL REVOLUTION!!!!!

This isn't over yet, but we have all the motivation in the world now!
We got work to do....don't let your guard down one bit. They will be on the attack more than ever.

[dskalkowski]

When Ron Paul said you will live a very happy life when you.. Fight for liberty, defend liberty, and fight for the cause, he was so right. Everyone.. This Revolution is about us. This idea of liberty has united us all so close. Let's keep at it. Do not surrender. This is our big moment. FULL SPEED AHEAD.

CAN I FREAKING GET A "FOR LIBERTY?"

[Endthefednow]

FOR LIBERTY!!!

[P. R. Robinson]

RON PAUL AND LIBERTY!

When our Constitution’s a “Guideline”
And no longer keeps us Free;
When Politicians indulge themselves
In an endless Spending Spree;
Give them just what the Doctor ordered;
RON PAUL AND LIBERTY!

When our Money’s no longer tied to Gold,
When the Printing Press runs free;
When The Fed and the Wall Street Bankers
Confiscate our Treasury;
Give them just what the Doctor ordered;
RON PAUL AND LIBERTY!

When our Government’s growth Infringes
On Personal Sovereignty
And Citizens find themselves Ensnared
In Webs of Bureaucracy;
Give them just what the Doctor ordered;
RON PAUL AND LIBERTY!

When the Wars we fight are Undeclared
By the President’s Decree;
Yet our Troops still Fight and they still Die
For an “Empire” Policy;
Give them just what the Doctor ordered;
RON PAUL AND LIBERTY!

[dskalkowski]

FOR LIBERTY!!!

FOR LIBERTY!

[sailingaway]

RON PAUL AND LIBERTY!

When our Constitution’s a “Guideline”
And no longer keeps us Free;
When Politicians indulge themselves
In an endless Spending Spree;
Give them just what the Doctor ordered;
RON PAUL AND LIBERTY!

When our Money’s no longer tied to Gold,
When the Printing Press runs free;
When The Fed and the Wall Street Bankers
Confiscate our Treasury;
Give them just what the Doctor ordered;
RON PAUL AND LIBERTY!

When our Government’s growth Infringes
On Personal Sovereignty
And Citizens find themselves Ensnared
In Webs of Bureaucracy;
Give them just what the Doctor ordered;
RON PAUL AND LIBERTY!

When the Wars we fight are Undeclared
By the President’s Decree;
Yet our Troops still Fight and they still Die
For an “Empire” Policy;
Give them just what the Doctor ordered;
RON PAUL AND LIBERTY!

Welcome to the forums!! + rep!

[jclay2]

I'm cracking a Lone Star right now. Screw it. Ron and Rand Paul are the only politicians I have ever gave money to. This is just a huge affirmation that it is not in vain. My relatives that mocked me for the last 4 years can watch the news tomorrow and STFU. Christmas will be awesome this year.per

I hadn't even thought about that. Might finally be able to persuade my stubborn grandpa this go around.

[falconplayer11]

This has been the most important two weeks for liberty in America in over a century. Great work you guys!

[No Free Beer]

its not over yet.

keep pushing

[falconplayer11]

It's good, also that Kim Jong Il died today. The media won't be reporting on the IA caucus for a few days now, and that can only be good for Paul.

[dskalkowski]

its not over yet.

keep pushing

Absolutely!

[NC5Paul]

I'm cracking a Lone Star right now. Screw it. Ron and Rand Paul are the only politicians I have ever gave money to. This is just a huge affirmation that it is not in vain. My relatives that mocked me for the last 4 years can watch the news tomorrow and STFU. Christmas will be awesome this year.

Right there with you, brother, although I'm cracking a Natty Greene's I drove down here to my temporary home in Georgia from my true home in the Old North State. We're DOING this.

[cero]

I WONT BE CRYING TO SLEEP THIS TIME ON THE 3rd HELLL YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[JK/SEA]

in spite of the hannity's and the limbaugh's and the mocking, the laughing, the blackouts, the crap we and Ron had to endure, in spite of all their efforts to kill the REVOLUTION...we are marching on and winning...truly, we live in the age of Ron Paul...can you hear us now you bastards?!!

[jkob]

Imagine how emotional it will be when we actually win Iowa!

Keep pushing!

[slamhead]

Thinking back to the 07 SC debate. I was cooking dinner not really watching the debates when I first heard Ron Paul speak. Hearing him that night brought me to this board. I soon found myself walking my precinct here in So Cal. I have given a lot of time and money like a lot of you and I feel very justified in all the crap I put up with from people who got their news from the MSM. I am even more steadfast in my beliefs. November or bust. Keep working hard.

[Perry]

Very emotional. We have broken through the front lines and now breaveheart aims his sword at the kings heart. Can breaveheart withstand the kings flaming arrows that are about to come? This fight has broken my heart many times.

[jcarcinogen]

I'm cracking a Lone Star right now. Screw it. Ron and Rand Paul are the only politicians I have ever gave money to. This is just a huge affirmation that it is not in vain. My relatives that mocked me for the last 4 years can watch the news tomorrow and STFU. Christmas will be awesome this year.
I have a little cold but screw it, I'm opening a beer too. Cheers, my friend!

[Stevo_Chill]

<- is in tears. accumulation of 16 years of work,

[heavenlyboy34]

W00T!!! Don't let the RP haters get ya down! :D

[kill the banks]

geez I've sent so many emails out i'm burnt out for the nite

[eleganz]

All of those years standing alone on Capitol Hill looking corruption in the eyes and fighting it, Ron has finally been vindicated, this new poll SHOWS People are truly behind him if the msm is factored out and that is HUGE.

If only Americans were not zombies and saw and understood this piece of breaking news for what it REALLY is.

[RonPaul101.com]

Listening to Dylan, 'The times are a changing' right now...

[1stAmendguy]

Then you win...

We're halfway through the final Ghandi phase, to victory!

[icon124]

I'm so happy that you are happy!!! and you should be.

but coming from someone who has been arguing for this guy for about 5 years now we need to win first. Then I can really celebrate...until then this is still work. :D

[cdc482]

I know this isn't our official campaign song but this old 10,000 Maniacs cover always summed up our movement for me:


http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1atb6_10000-maniacs-peace-train_music

Greatest peace train cover EVAR

[chudrockz]

I'm not going to crack a beer. I DID however, crack a Diet Rite Pure Zero. And I ate two small pizzas.

As it happens, I'm having surgery Monday 11am and have to do the "nothing to eat or drink after midnight."

So here I sit, awake when I would normally never be, and had to pause in the middle of my first pizza and try to cry quietly enough to avoid waking up my wife.

So even though I'm faced with hernia surgery in about twelve hours, I could not possibly be happier.

I really love you guys. And of course, RON PAUL.

[Disconsolate]

Crying.

For liberty.

[cero]

I'm not going to crack a beer. I DID however, crack a Diet Rite Pure Zero. And I ate two small pizzas.

As it happens, I'm having surgery Monday 11am and have to do the "nothing to eat or drink after midnight."

So here I sit, awake when I would normally never be, and had to pause in the middle of my first pizza and try to cry quietly enough to avoid waking up my wife.

So even though I'm faced with hernia surgery in about twelve hours, I could not possibly be happier.

I really love you guys. And of course, RON PAUL.

*high five*

[justatrey]

I didn't know what the hell to do with all my excitement so I just gave him another 20 bucks.

We still have SO far to go, but damn we sure have come a long way.

[unknown]

All of them told us we could never win, they said we couldn't do it.. A lot of them said we didn't even have a chance. "It's impossible for Paul to win." "He can't win.." "He has no electability."


323 phone calls to Iowa, $500+ donated to grassroots efforts.. It's really emotional to see these poll results.

Right on brother. Thank you for your time and $$$.

[freedoms-light]

This song made me think of the good doctor.
Sorry, I couldn't find the Paxton version on a youtube.

http://www.tompaxton.com/audio/how_beautiful_upon_the_mountain.mp3

[Tinnuhana]

With you!
(But what's with the Mitt commercial for the minute before the song?)

[freedoms-light]

my browser goes right to winamp to play.
Mitt's advertising on Tom Paxton's site?? OMG

[iamse7en]

Going through this thread sure slams the smears by neocons: that RP supporters are a bunch of kooks who hate America. They have no idea how much we love this country and that's the real reason we are so passionate for our guy.

[The Magic Hoof]

What are we celebrating in this thread? Was a new poll released or something?

[The Magic Hoof]

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?339587-Iowa-PPP-Poll-12-18-Paul-23-Romney-20-Gingrich-14 is this what you guys are talking about?

[J_White]

hard work by the Paulunteers and the Campaign is showing results.
This is do-able !!
Please do whatever you can, Phone from Home needs your help !!

[PauliticsPolitics]

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?339587-Iowa-PPP-Poll-12-18-Paul-23-Romney-20-Gingrich-14 is this what you guys are talking about?
Yes And: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?339612-4-MILLION-DOLLARS_4-MILLION-DOLLARS_4-MILLION-DOLLARS_4-MILLION-DOLLARS_4-MILLION-DOLLARS

(http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?339612-4-MILLION-DOLLARS_4-MILLION-DOLLARS_4-MILLION-DOLLARS_4-MILLION-DOLLARS_4-MILLION-DOLLARS)All happened at the same time, so it got a little exciting in here.

[CaptainAmerica]

Im not emotional in the sense of crying.Im indifferent and pissed off that our government is so damned corrupt. Its uphill from here to restore the constitutional rule of law.

[jdmyprez_deo_vindice]

I am saving the tears for the night of the Iowa caucus and if we shock the world in Iowa than I will begin prep for the party to end all parties in DC.

[Pauls' Revere]

I want to celebrate in D.C. with each of you. :D

[freshjiva]

"An idea whose time has come cannot be stopped by any army or any government."
-- Dr. Ron Paul

[ronpaulhawaii]

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/12/19/242d3406-0d49-4fa0-8b59-1383d0355f66.jpg

[Jandrsn21]

I am saving the tears for the night of the Iowa caucus and if we shock the world in Iowa than I will begin prep for the party to end all parties in DC.

That's exactly what I'm talking about!!

[The_Ruffneck]

Lets wait until we win Iowa before bringing out the champagne

[bluesc]

Posting in an epic thread. Let's do this.

[anarchy]

Been with you from the start. It's amazing :) We are saving the world, be very aware of that. It's our last chance.

[Tina]

Thank you to all the passionate people who have been making phone calls, donations, billboards, videos, social media, word of mouth. carrying signs, going to events, writing the media, calling in on talk shows, snowballs, and many other things I can't think of right now. YOU have made the difference. I don't know whether to cry or scream to the skies. God bless you all.

[Darthbrooklyn]

It aint over till its over! Keep plugging away

[vechorik]

Let's not celebrate yet. Lets keep pushing full speed ahead!

Yes, yes, yes

Call from home! -- That's how we win NH, NV and ..........

[Conza88]

All of them told us we could never win, they said we couldn't do it.. A lot of them said we didn't even have a chance. "It's impossible for Paul to win." "He can't win.." "He has no electability."


323 phone calls to Iowa, $500+ donated to grassroots efforts.. It's really emotional to see these poll results.

Poll results. Mull over that for a second.

Poll results don't equal liberty. Whilst being extremely pleased and as always optimistic, this is hardly the 'water shed moment of non-denial'. We're still very far from the end goal (you know a FREE SOCIETY), the end goal isn't getting Ron elected, that is merely a path.

All the problems in the world don't simply disappear when/if he does.

Some perspective folks. "Why?" Because last time those that put everything into thinking "this is it", are the FIRST ONES TO BAIL come hard times.

Long haul folks, long haul. (Btw, not suggesting that is you).

[bluesc]

Poll results. Mull over that for a second.

Poll results don't equal liberty. Whilst being extremely pleased and as always optimistic, this is hardly the 'water shed moment of non-denial'. We're still very far from the end goal (you know a FREE SOCIETY), the end goal isn't getting Ron elected, that is merely a path.

All the problems in the world don't simply disappear when/if he does.

Some perspective folks.

People here are putting everything into getting Ron elected. That is their goal. I think a short celebration over this is earned and deserved. Anything beyond the 2012 elections isn't even on the radar of most people here, me included.

[sanssq]

It seems like the ceiling keeps getting higher up in here.

I'm not a greedy type person, so I'll settle for a Ron Paul ceiling of 50% + in November 2012.

[Aratus]

we are going to Tampa next august in a big way and last nite's PPP poll is picking up on something that will hit the GOP + RNC like a tidal wave

[Paulatized]

"An idea whose time has come cannot be stopped by any army or any government."
-- Dr. Ron Paul

^This! Thank you Dr. Paul for NEVER stopping spreading the message of freedom!!! Seriously, you are the reason my eyes were opened four years ago, you have changed my perception on how life should be lived and I am forever in your debt. The people are realizing the truth now, the brushfires have been set, hang on, I feel a Revolution coming ...........

[odamn]

"We" haven't won anything.
Get a grip.

[Darthbrooklyn]

I cant wait for someone to post a youtube compilation of all the talking heads saying RP has no chance, unelectable, cant win etc etc etc

[Tunink]

It's not over yet! Keep up the hard work, keep donating, and WE CAN WIN THIS THING!

[Occam's Banana]

in spite of the hannity's and the limbaugh's and the mocking, the laughing, the blackouts, the crap we and Ron had to endure, in spite of all their efforts to kill the REVOLUTION...we are marching on and winning...truly, we live in the age of Ron Paul...can you hear us now you bastards?!!
Change "in spite of" to "because of" and I think you've hit the nail on the head.

The System & its lackeys (the talk-radio blowhards, the neo-con rags, the MSM talking heads, etc.) have pulled out all their standard, tried-and-true tricks & techniques.
And if Ron Paul were a standard, garden-variety establishment hack politician, he'd've been down for the count a long time ago.

But there is nothing standard, garden-variety, establishment or hackish about Ron Paul.
With every one of the System's dirty deeds, people notice this more & more. And they LIKE it!
Everything the System does to undermine Paul serves only enhance & emphasize his credibility & attractiveness.

I wonder - will the MSM ever realize that it's attempts to marginalize Paul only produce the opposite effect?
I wonder - will braying jackasses like Levin or Limbaugh ever realize that they are only making themselves look like fools - or that they are only making Paul look even better by comparison?

Probably not. And that might not be such an unmitigatedly bad thing.

[Jeremy Tyler]

I know!!!! I was a meetup group leader here in Louisville, Ky in 07 and have worked so hard over these years. Donated prob close to 1000.00, volunteered for Rand, and for Ron. I'm so happy this is finally coming about.

[lloydian]

Great post Tina. I'm not sure how to react but I certainly feel somewhat vindicated.