Snoop Dogg's Facebook!! 13.9 Million Followers!!

[Tyler_Durden]

Look who just posted this pic on his Facebook!! He has 13 million+ followers!!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150524493789807&set=a.137458029806.111105.11455644806&type=1&ref=nf


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404327_10150524493789807_11455644806_8946793_36707 909_n.jpg?dl=1


See previous thread from Jan 9. Snoop could be strategizing to put heat on Obama:


http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?348352-Would-we-want-his-Endorsement


Arrest

1-9-12 -- Snoop Dogg arrested on marijuana charge in TX this past weekend:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/10/us-snoopdogg-idUSTRE80900220120110?feedType=RSS

Politico Article Re-Circulation

12-8-11 - Snoop, Wiz urge Obama to legalize pot
http://www.politico.com/blogs/click/1211/Snoop_Wiz_urge_Obama_to_legalize_pot.html

1-9-12 - Snoop Dogg to Obama: Legalize pot
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71224.html

1-9-12 -- Snoop Dogg imagines meeting Obama, discussing marijuana
http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/01/snoop-dogg-imagines-meeting-obama-discussing-marijuana-110164.html


He was just arrested this past weekend. Apparently, Politico keeps re-circulating the same story about Snoop wanting to meet with Obama to discuss legalization. Coincidentally, the latest re-circulation of the story coincides with the arrest. Is this far-fetched? I couldn't think of a more hip, influential ally/endorsement.

[Sola_Fide]

Oh dear...

[subsidizing failure]

this is very good...very very good for us

[Muwahid]

Good against Obama
Not good against GOP :p

[carterm]

the caption says "because i said so"

endorsement? haha

[Dublin4Paul]

Although I lol'd, I have to say, not a great thing to spread when trying to win a GOP primary :eek:

[bluesc]

Hahahaha. Looks like Fox News has tomorrow's story already.

[Fermli]

1100 facebook comments in an hour. my goodness.

[Tyler_Durden]

It's being shared like wildfire and all the Paulbots are leaving dropping knowledge bombs and YouTube links in the comments section. Lol

[NewRightLibertarian]

1100 facebook comments in an hour. my goodness.

there's no such thing as bad press

[Tyler_Durden]

there's no such thing as bad press

Exactly!! Snoop has been trying to set up a meeting with Obama to discuss legalization. I knew it was just a matter of time.....

[BrittanySligar]

eh, this is bad press if the GOP media gets a hold of it. How many of snoops followers are registered GOP voters? Any estimates?

[RileyE104]

1100 facebook comments in an hour. my goodness.

17,000 likes!
Almost 1,000 shares as well.

[anewvoice]

Just a hunch but I'm guessing Ron Paul is not a musical fan of Snoop, though the image there makes me lol

[Tyler_Durden]

eh, this is bad press if the GOP media gets a hold of it. How many of snoops followers are registered GOP voters? Any estimates?

But it's ok for Obama to try to get Jay-Z?

[Chrysamere]

eh, this is bad press if the GOP media gets a hold of it.

Fuck the GOP and their media, they will find something bad to report about either anyway.

Snoop is a boss.

[Tyler_Durden]

Fuck the GOP and their media, they will find something bad to report about either anyway.

Snoop is a boss.

Exactly. This could make the apathetic youth vote SURGGGGGEEEE!

[pauliticalfan]

Oh Lord... lol

Didn't someone float the idea of a Snoop Dogg endorsement here a couple weeks ago? Lol, and look at it now.

[Muwahid]

Point is the gop HATES snoop, you see that idiot O'Reilly talk about him


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

but i think its a net positive. all bout the grassroots, the gop already hates us

[Miss Annie]

It could help fight the "racist" accusations, and turn the whole electability thing around!

[Tyler_Durden]

Oh Lord... lol

Didn't someone float the idea of a Snoop Dogg endorsement here a couple weeks ago? Lol, and look what happened.

That was me :)

Snoop was arrested in TX for possession and there was press coverage about him wanting to meet with Obama to discuss Legalization. I felt the writing was on the wall.....

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/forumdisplay.php?296-Ron-Paul-Grassroots-Central

[Muttley]

I think it'd be good press. Ron has a very good response IMO to endorsing other people's "bad behavior" and this would be no different.

Snoop is very influential, has big money, is friends with big money, and he can help spread the liberty message throughout the urban and believe it or not, mostly middle-class white families.

Beyond what his personal habits are, I've listened to Snoop and loosely followed his life from the beginning and he is an overall very good man and father. He also hates Bill O'Reilly. Some LOLz for you. Skip to :41 unless you speak dutch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH6FaR5OUFo

Damn...beat me to it!

[Rudeman]

We can't control who supports Ron Paul so might as well go with it. Yea the establishment GOP isn't a big fan of him but guess what they aren't a big fan of Ron Paul either.

[abruzz0]

Over 17,000 likes in an hour.

Holy shiiii.

[abruzz0]

We're a lock to win California now.

[Tyler_Durden]

If it's ok for Obama to do it, it's ok for the Doctor!!

Obama Campaign Wants Help from Jay-Z, Wil.i.am
http://www.vladtv.com/mobile/detail/82218/

[FreedomFox]

No one is quite sure of Snoop's intentions, but I think this is a good thing. It's an unofficial endorsement, if anything. It'll (hopefully) help us break into new demographics.

[Boss]

This is great

mgiht not have an immediate dramatic impact, but it will make a lot of younger pro-Obama's rethink their position

[joshnorris14]

Unfortunately this is Snoop instead of Ye or Jay Z

[Tyler_Durden]

Here's why I felt this to be a possibility a few weeks ago:

Arrest

1-9-12 -- Snoop Dogg arrested on marijuana charge in TX this past weekend:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/10/us-snoopdogg-idUSTRE80900220120110?feedType=RSS

Politico Article Re-Circulation

12-8-11 - Snoop, Wiz urge Obama to legalize pot
http://www.politico.com/blogs/click/1211/Snoop_Wiz_urge_Obama_to_legalize_pot.html

1-9-12 - Snoop Dogg to Obama: Legalize pot
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71224.html

1-9-12 -- Snoop Dogg imagines meeting Obama, discussing marijuana
http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/01/snoop-dogg-imagines-meeting-obama-discussing-marijuana-110164.html


He was just arrested this past weekend(posted 1-9-12). Apparently, Politico keeps re-circulating the same story about Snoop wanting to meet with Obama to discuss legalization. Coincidentally, the latest re-circulation of the story coincides with the arrest. Is this far-fetched? I couldn't think of a more hip, influential ally/endorsement.

[beardedlinen]

It was bound to happen. :p

[RPES1]

This endorsement could be huge for the black vote. Considering the media is pushing Ron Paul as a racist, this will just shit in the medias face. HAH

[Tyler_Durden]

I'm stoked (pun intended) because I see a potentially positive ripple effect.....

[CaseyJones]

post CPAC info there.... tell folks $75 at the door on saturday the 10th will let them vote for Ron and scare the hell out of the GOP, out of 17 million must be a few thousand in DC :)

[beardedlinen]

Unfortunately this is Snoop instead of Ye or Jay Z

Yeezy and Jay still believe the Obama hype. They won't come around for awhile. Jay Z probably not at all considering his entrepreneurial/business connections. The man's basically embedded into the system. Part of the machinery.

[cdw]

Get this man on a commercial with Dr. Paul, with a field of grass all around them!!

I'm just joking people.

[cdw]

But really, it's a good endorsement. It can only help, and at this point any help is appreciated. That he hates O'Reily makes it even better.

[Tyler_Durden]

But really, it's a good endorsement

It's not an official endorsement. It's one of those Chuck Norris/Jim Demint type shout-Out's.

We need to watch snoop and see what happens. If he's on twitter, the tweeters need to follow him....

[joshnorris14]

Yeezy and Jay still believe the Obama hype. They won't come around for awhile. Jay Z probably not at all considering his entrepreneurial/business connections. The man's basically embedded into the system. Part of the machinery.

Ye still believes the Obama hype after Obama called him a jackass? "That's a pretty bad way to start the conversation"

[Lord Xar]

How are the comments?

Someone could post the video of Ron Paul talking of the racist drug laws - send it to him just in case he is getting clack.

[Perry]

This could be a great strategy to do for all facebook celebrities. Of course the topic wouldn't be weed for every celeb but whatever topic was significant to the individuals followers.

[Tyler_Durden]

How are the comments?

Someone could post the video of Ron Paul talking of the racist drug laws - send it to him just in case he is getting clack.

Paulites have been dropping knowledge bombs and YouTube links in the comments like crazy. I'm seeing a spike in new likes to the Ron Paul page.....

[sailingaway]

Ron has said he's not even sure he's even ever seen marijuana. This doesn't exactly portray him accurately.

[moonshine5757]

Some of you guys are wound way too tight. This is good news and if you don't think so than Ocho Cinco has this to say ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DvCt1dpt20

[Tyler_Durden]

I think it's great for the youth and minority vote!!! Obama who?

[69360]

Why not? Everyone is welcome. I've always like snoop dogg's music and I've heard Ron in his speeches say alcohol is a far worse drug than marijuana. It's not like Ron was getting the stuck up old person GOP vote anyway. If it brings in new people seeking liberty it's all good.

[Machiavelli]

We got this here in California.

[DerailingDaTrain]

//

[tsai3904]

We got this here in California.

They need to register Republican in CA.

[affa]

simply awesome.

[jkob]

cant see the picture for some reason

[DerailingDaTrain]

It's a picture of Ron and it says "Smoke weed everyday" with the caption saying "because I said so".

[gerryb]

Posted to my fb with this "Wonder if he's a single issue voter. At least there have been more thoughtful endorsements. First it was Prodigy after reading "End the Fed", then DMXo, and KRS One -- and a bunch of smaller names -- Maybe Lupe Fiasco next? Too bad Tupac isn't around, he was on to something and I think he'd be an actual leader for the change we need."

[The_Ruffneck]

there's no such thing as bad pressTell that to Herman Cain

[nano1895]

Tell that to Herman Cain

No its good in the long run, in 10+ years he can use it to pull a Newt and say "I've CHANGED!" :mad:

[bluemarkets]

look who else likes snoop :)

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/photos/stylus//1215129-Snoop-Zuckerberg-Parker.jpg

[Bruno]

look who else likes snoop :)

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/photos/stylus//1215129-Snoop-Zuckerberg-Parker.jpg


Snoop eats Planter's Peanuts! :D

[BuddyRey]

I know this isn't good primary strategy, but Snoop is the best (semi-)endorsement yet! :D

[Tyler_Durden]

Drop it like it's hot!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axH9bhwI8os&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[ericthethe]

Eh, probably good and bad. Bad because after FOX runs their piece on this it may turn away some people who are considering Paul. Good because it may get some Democrats, independents and young people interested.

Can't wait to see how this plays out in the next few days.


Tell that to Herman Cain

Haha, seriously.

[alucard13mmfmj]

LOL. Yeah. I concure. This is very good for general elections, but bad for GOP. Who wants to bet that MSM will report this? lol

[Arklatex]

Unbelievably good press, especially if we were in the General Election.

yes I said it

[Tyler_Durden]

Snoop Dogg dogged Obama's marijuana policy before arrest
http://www.huliq.com/10178/snoop-dogg-dogged-obamas-marijuana-policy-arrest

[Karsten]

But Ron Paul never said to smoke weed everyday.

[rideurlightning]

Snoop was the man back in the day. His music isn't as good now, but he's the man in my book again.

[DerailingDaTrain]

Like someone already said it's just a shout out and not all that accurate in the statement but I'll take what comes. It's not like you can stop people from supporting Ron Paul who has stated that "freedom brings people together for many different reasons" (paraphrasing, one or two words off).

I doubt that Lupe Fiasco will be endorsing though because if I'm not mistaken he stated he will never vote for another politician in his life and he said in a song that he didn't vote for Obama.

[squarepusher]

LMAO!

[dntrpltt]

Perhaps this will go a ways towards dissuading liberals/democrats from the claim that Ron Paul is racist.

[alucard13mmfmj]

Snoop Dog is now more awesome sauce than Chuck Norris. =( Chuck Norris let us down when we needed him. At least Snoop Dog saw through that Obama fog and came to Ron Paul.

[DerailingDaTrain]

It's cool but I don't get how having an African-American (yeah, I said it) supporter will prove you're not racist. Just saying...

[GunnyFreedom]

This won't hurt the primary because people who care about the GOP primary don't care about Snoop Dogg. At all. They will just think he's being a clown.

[Karsten]

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

[Tyler_Durden]

This won't hurt the primary because people who care about the GOP primary don't care about Snoop Dogg. At all. They will just think he's being a clown.

I saw this coming after his arrest this year. I'm hoping he will officially endorse (not this Chuck Norris/Jim Demint crap) due to the potential for mainstream celebrity domino effect....

[Philosophy_of_Politics]

In my opinion. 13.9 Million snoop dogg supporters is more than probably how many will vote for the primaries...just sayin'

[amonasro]

It's cool but I don't get how having an African-American (yeah, I said it) supporter will prove you're not racist. Just saying...

But it helps. It'll shut up the argument pretty quickly.

Guys this is huge. Snoop's a major celebrity and well respected in the hip hop community. He's an outspoken mmj advocate as well.

[BuddyRey]

How cool would it be if Snoop actually got so interested in Ron because of his decriminalization advocacy that he started soaking up the whole freedom philosophy and became this huge libertarian activist as a result? :D

I prolly wouldn't want that to happen though. I don't want him to meet the same fate as 2pac.

[GunnyFreedom]

18,186 likes, in 2 hours. :eek:

[James Madison]

If Snoop is in our corner, you think we can get Dr. Dre or Eminem on board?

[Feeding the Abscess]

Point is the gop HATES snoop, you see that idiot O'Reilly talk about him


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

but i think its a net positive. all bout the grassroots, the gop already hates us

GOP hates Ron, too.

[alucard13mmfmj]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXzg0D-cKds

[Karsten]

18,186 likes, in 2 hours. :eek:
Yeah, when you have 13 million likes.

[goldpants]

This is a good thing, now a real endorsement by him and a handful other celebrities coming out this week would be a nice score for the liberty movement.

[DerailingDaTrain]

Some of those are just because they thought it was funny or because it mentioned cannabis.

[GunnyFreedom]

Some of those are just because they thought it was funny or because it mentioned cannabis.

Look down his page though, it's out of proportion with most. Granted the one about rolling one and asking who's blazing got 25k likes...

[Karsten]

Ron PaulIzzle

[alucard13mmfmj]

I instantly linked it to all my Weed smoking friends lol.

[Disconsolate]

Comments are blowing up with "Ron Paul 2012!".

[Sentinelrv]

Now we need Eminem to endorse Ron. He has 51 million likes. The election would be over just like that! :eek:

[fuzzybekool]

haven't read one negative comment yet on snoops post. wow !

[gerryb]

haven't read one negative comment yet on snoops post. wow !

I saw a few about the newsletters

[DerailingDaTrain]

Those guys will always be there. If you mention Ron Paul on Facebook and you're famous you can expect a few thousand crazy people.

[culvereric]

winning!!!!

[BuddyRey]

Bumpin' some vintage Deathrow Records now to celebrate!

[James Madison]

Come on, Snoop! Ron needs a campaign song! Call up Dr. Dre and make it happen. We'll buy the single, don't worry.

[dntrpltt]

It's cool but I don't get how having an African-American (yeah, I said it) supporter will prove you're not racist. Just saying...

It's not just any African-American supporter (yeah, I also said it), it's Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg.

[Karsten]

How come the likes have frozen?

[GunnyFreedom]

How come the likes have frozen?

They are faded and sleeping it off?

[goliberty78]

Huggy Bear knows what's up :cool:

[The One]

Snoop was on The Price is Right a few weeks ago. People loved it. You'd be surprised how many middle-aged and older, middle class, white people like Snoop. For whatever reason, he just seems to get a pass on all his indiscretions. He's just likeable.

Also, I think he and Vince Vaughn are sorta friends, which makes sense. Vaughn is a Ron Paul guy.

[Karsten]

Can we get Pitbull?

[CaptainAmerica]

yeah BOIIII

[jason43]

I liked and commented. I hope he does come out for him. Putting the "black vote" in play for a republican would be something that hasn't happened since FDR. That could happen if some major black entertainers or prominent celebs made people stop and look at the freedom message. I mean how has Obama helped minorities aside from showing them that they can be a bankster puppet too? I think Wiz, Snoop, KRS one, immortal tech, lupe fiasco and some others might actually support Ron over Obama. With even 25% of the black vote going to Ron, I don't think Obama can mathematically win.

[Live Free or Die]

Snoop was on The Price is Right a few weeks ago. People loved it. You'd be surprised how many middle-aged and older, middle class, white people like Snoop. For whatever reason, he just seems to get a pass on all his indiscretions. He's just likeable.

True, he's been on Martha Stewart's show a few times. Even made some "special" brownies with her. :eek:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ocre0kXgvg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2PFZ0ILOEI

[Maximus]

Yeah I shared it but haven't gotten any bites... kinda surprised

[John F Kennedy III]

+rep to SNOOP DOGG!

Rollin down the street smokin Indo, sippin on Gin N Juice

[idiom]

Does this help us on the west coast or the east coast???

[The One]

Does this help us on the west coast or the east coast???

Ha...good point. Better for us on the west coast.

[nayjevin]

Does this help us on the west coast or the east coast???

Check out 2Pac on false wars being propped up in media. Pit side vs. side, control the war, control the whole.

[GunnyFreedom]

I liked and commented. I hope he does come out for him. Putting the "black vote" in play for a republican would be something that hasn't happened since FDR. That could happen if some major black entertainers or prominent celebs made people stop and look at the freedom message. I mean how has Obama helped minorities aside from showing them that they can be a bankster puppet too? I think Wiz, Snoop, KRS one, immortal tech, lupe fiasco and some others might actually support Ron over Obama. With even 25% of the black vote going to Ron, I don't think Obama can mathematically win.

Ahem.

[j3nn]

Like someone already said it's just a shout out and not all that accurate in the statement but I'll take what comes. It's not like you can stop people from supporting Ron Paul who has stated that "freedom brings people together for many different reasons" (paraphrasing, one or two words off).

I doubt that Lupe Fiasco will be endorsing though because if I'm not mistaken he stated he will never vote for another politician in his life and he said in a song that he didn't vote for Obama.

Well, Ron Paul isn't a politician as we know them, right? :) He's a doctor and libertarian who is battling the stigma of the American politician. That's the thing about Dr. Paul, he's one of a kind. I don't even consider him a politician; I consider him an honest person who represents liberty. He's a strong vessel to carry the message, but a politician he will never be if it shares the description of his peers.

[alucard13mmfmj]

wont be another Ron Paul for a long time =3.

[Nate-ForLiberty]

Ahem.


lol!! :D

[Texan4Life]

go snoop!

now we just need dave chappelle

[parocks]

eh, this is bad press if the GOP media gets a hold of it. How many of snoops followers are registered GOP voters? Any estimates?

Snoops followers are likely more unregistered than anything. Or independent. In a place like Maine, there's same day registration, only registered Democrats can't participate.

Ron Paul holds a number of positions that many Republicans don't like at all. Those Republicans probably find his foreign policy more distasteful than his states rights, limited constitutional government view on marijuana.

[PolicyReader]

Fuck the GOP and their media, they will find something bad to report about either anyway.

Snoop is a boss.

Exactly. This could make the apathetic youth vote SURGGGGGEEEE!
^This
Yes, this is valuable. Will establishment GOP press try to use this to smear Ron? Of course they will, but they were going to be doing that about something anyway so that's not a loss. Also more importantly this does huge damage to the 'stigma' the media has been trying to build up around Ron Paul and is a real blow to the "he's a racist" narrative they've been trying to construct. Who do you think lots of people listen to more celebrities or establishment politicians/journalists? Like it or not celebrities carry more wight for a lot of folks and are more likely to be able to motivated them to actually vote/act.
You don't have to like Snoop Dogg or his music to acknowledge that this just made Ron Paul "cool" to a whole group of people who might not have taken the time to listen to his message otherwise. And that is what it's all about, because the message is a winner. If this spreads the message enough for what Paul is really saying to go viral, that's game changing.
It's too early to call at this stage but I've been talking about the "glass wall" the corporate media has been building around Ron to try and stifle him and the liberty message, and what it could mean if that wall comes down. 13 million+ people (before shares) has the capacity to do that, again I don't know if it will but it might and that would be game changing.

[everlasticity]

Anytime someone calls Ron Paul a racist, you can shove this picture down their throat.

[cheapseats]

there's no such thing as bad press


Not to remark on this thread especially, though I am a steadily vocal proponent of the decriminalization of marijuana, but more broadly, it would be instructive to establish a ballpark percent for how many Ron Paul Supporters believe there is no such thing as bad press.

[palm]

It's cool but I don't get how having an African-American (yeah, I said it) supporter will prove you're not racist. Just saying...

I hate the term African american, we are all american, my great grandmother isnt even from africa. I would rather be called american

[palm]

It's not just any African-American supporter (yeah, I also said it), it's Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg.

He's not african american

[cheapseats]

I hate the term African american, we are all american, my great grandmother isnt even from africa. I would rather be called american


Exactly so.

I will call people African American the day that IRISH AMERICAN appears on official forms and the day that people walk on eggshells with anything that might be construed as ANTI IRISH, so as not to ignite my short fuse.

[Diurdi]

I hate the term African american, we are all american, my great grandmother isnt even from africa. I would rather be called american
I love it when Americans come to Finland/Sweden and speak of the blacks that live here as "african americans" xD.

On Topic: I just don't think the people that follow snoop are very good voters ^_^

[cheapseats]

I love it when Americans come to Finland/Sweden and speak of he blacks that live here as "african americans" xD.

On Topic: I just don't think the people that follow snoop are very good voters ^_^

Meaning, what, that they DON'T vote or that they don't vote for YOUR guy?

It's about PROBABLE SUPPORTERS.

It is IMPRUDENT to court IMPROBABLE supporters who are LIKELY to alienate POSSIBLE votes.

I am ALL FOR making decriminalization of marijuana (& Justice) a top-tier issue, but SNOOP DOGG ain't square one.

MOREOVER, I heard Snoop Dogg BOAST about former drug dealing on Larry King (from the vantage point of Changed Man, natch) . . . while no-name Pot Smokers rot in federal penitentiaries.

[Diurdi]

Meaning, what, that they DON'T vote or that they don't vote for YOUR guy? They don't vote at all, especially not in the republican primary.

And it's not like Campaign is going to be playing this up in any way, they're not stupid.

[cheapseats]

They don't vote at all, especially not in the republican primary.

And it's not like Campaign is going to be playing this up in any way, they're not stupid.


Perhaps then it should also not grace PAGE ONE OF GRASSROOTS CENTRAL, broadcasting the damning evidence that Ron Paul Supporters are WILDLY more interested in Celebrity endorsements than they are in real-life issues of ORDINARY Baby Boomers, Women & Seniors?

[cheapseats]

They don't vote at all...


Source?

[Dutch]

They may not be old enough to vote. Many of them anyway.

[angelatc]

Source?

Every election in the past forever years?

[Tyler_Durden]

They may not be old enough to vote. Many of them anyway.

I'm a 30 something white guy who's not one of Snoops 13+ million Facebook followers. I like Snoop and I'm a voter.

As someone already stated, the celebrity recognition alone helps put Ron Paul in the mind of the apathetic. If he we're to officially endorse, it could open alot of doors. Regardless of snoops well-known habit, he's mainstream.

[The One]

It might not help us with the anti-Romney vote, but it helps us to secure the coveted anti-Kardashian vote:

http://specials.msn.com/a-list/entertainment/snoop-dogg-kim-kardashian-psp

[cheapseats]

Every election in the past forever years?

If EVERY ELECTION IN THE PAST FOREVER YEARS is credible evidence that Snoop Dogg's followers don't vote, it REINFORCES my suggestion that this 4000-plus view thread wrongly percolates at the top of Ron Paul Grassroots Central -- ESPECIALLY while threads on Boomers, Seniors & Women languish.

[cheapseats]

I'm a 30 something white guy who's not one of Snoops 13+ million Facebook followers. I like Snoop and I'm a voter.

As someone already stated, the celebrity recognition alone helps put Ron Paul in the mind of the apathetic. If he we're to officially endorse, it could open alot of doors. Regardless of snoops well-known habit, he's mainstream.


Pray tell, just what is it you think SNOOP DOGG'S "celebrity recognition" puts in the minds of THE UNDECIDED?

You DO or do NOT concede that THE UNDECIDED is a much more promising pool of voters than THE APATHETIC?

[The One]

If EVERY ELECTION IN THE PAST FOREVER YEARS is credible evidence that Snoop Dogg's followers don't vote, it REINFORCES my suggestion that this 4000-plus view thread wrongly percolates at the top of Ron Paul Grassroots Central -- ESPECIALLY while threads on Boomers, Seniors & Women languish.


Yes, the consequences will be devastating. Fo shizzle.

[tajitj]

I believe he has 2 less wives than Gingrich. So he is probably a better family man than him.

The Billos of the world just hate freedom, that dangerous free speech thing.

[Dutch]

I'm a 30 something white guy who's not one of Snoops 13+ million Facebook followers. I like Snoop and I'm a voter.

As someone already stated, the celebrity recognition alone helps put Ron Paul in the mind of the apathetic. If he we're to officially endorse, it could open alot of doors. Regardless of snoops well-known habit, he's mainstream.

No hatin' on the Doggfather's fans intended, bro :D

Just pointing out that many "Like"'s on Facebook music pages are of fans under 18.
And for myself, I'm a pale-skinned babyboomer, and I am the proud owner of several of Snoops original CD's :-)

I loved his Dr. Paul pic. I can only hope we'll soon see an official endorsement by Calvin Broadus.

[Tyler_Durden]

Pray tell, just what is it you think SNOOP DOGG'S "celebrity recognition" puts in the minds of THE UNDECIDED?

You DO or do NOT concede that THE UNDECIDED is a much more promising pool of voters than THE APATHETIC?

For whatever it's worth, the Ron Paul Facebook page has received 1000+ new likes overnight. Whether it's directly related or not is unknown.

Regardless of the naysayers, I'd rather Snoop (or any celebrity) endorse the doctor than endorse Obama.

How much difference did the coveted Tom Davis endorsement help in SC? It would've probably helped more if the media had actually covered it more. Regardless, a celebrity endorsement would reach more people and potentially have more impact than a Tom Davis or LL Bean Heiress endorsement (not that I'm knocking those).

[cheapseats]

For whatever it's worth, the Ron Paul Facebook page has received 1000+ new likes overnight. Whether it's directly related or not is unknown.


Anyone looking into the WHY of it? How many Likes have Opponents received, by comparison?




Regardless of the naysayers, I'd rather Snoop (or any celebrity) endorse the doctor than endorse Obama.

Sure. But endorsements, LIKE CANDIDATES, can be played UP, played DOWN, or NOT played.




How much difference did the coveted Tom Davis endorsement help in SC? It would've probably helped more if the media had actually covered it more. Regardless, a celebrity endorsement would reach more people and potentially have more impact than a Tom Davis or LL Bean Heiress endorsement (not that I'm knocking those).


I do NOT recommend chasing different Endorsements. I recommend chasing different VOTERS.

STAR-STRUCK is a big problem in America, headlining in both discriminatory justice and non-critical thinking.

[Tyler_Durden]

Lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcIRwyJE-GY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[orenbus]

Lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcIRwyJE-GY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

HAhahahaha

[cheapseats]

Lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcIRwyJE-GY&feature=youtube_gdata_player


NOW I see what you mean . . . THAT oughtta bring Seniors, Boomers & Women around.

[Tyler_Durden]

NOW I see what you mean . . . THAT oughtta bring Seniors, Boomers & Women around.

Dude relax. The women, seniors, and boomers you're referencing aren't on this forum and aren't on Snoop's Facebook.

[rfbz]

for all the people thinking that Snoop only has appeal to the democratic base and not the GOP, you gotta remember that a lot of folks now in their late 20s and early 30s grew up listening to him long before they realized where they stood politically. Snoop has somewhat universal appeal.

[cheapseats]

for all the people thinking that Snoop only has appeal to the democratic base and not the GOP, you gotta remember that a lot of folks now in their late 20s and early 30s grew up listening to him long before they realized where they stood politically. Snoop has somewhat universal appeal.

Explain SOMEWHAT UNIVERSAL.

[cheapseats]

Dude relax. The women, seniors, and boomers you're referencing aren't on this forum and aren't on Snoop's Facebook.


Dontcha mean CHILLAX? I will, on the subject of Snoop Dogg -- tho not on the subject of Celebrity Ass Kissing.

Nevermind that resources, TIME chief among them, are scarce. Carry on. Anyone with nearly 1500 posts in two months MUST be Solid.

[orenbus]

for all the people thinking that Snoop only has appeal to the democratic base and not the GOP, you gotta remember that a lot of folks now in their late 20s and early 30s grew up listening to him long before they realized where they stood politically. Snoop has somewhat universal appeal.

Eh, don't forget people in their late thirties and early fourties for that matter, lots of high school kids in the suburbs got down to "Nothing but a g thang" and "Gin and Juice" in 1992/1993. Late thirites would have been in high school, 40s were in college or early to mid twenties at the time.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gK1e2TCFAA


"Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" is a 1993 hit song by American gangsta rapper Dr. Dre, from his debut solo album, The Chronic. It features rapper Snoop Dogg and is the first single from the album. "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 (Informer by Snow topped the charts when the song went to its highest peak on the week of March 20, 1993)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6TUhx2wX0M


"Gin and Juice" is the second single by rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg from his debut album Doggystyle. A top 10 hit single on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, peaking at number eight, "Gin and Juice" was nominated for the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. It was voted the 69th Greatest Rap song as ranked in rap.about.com[1] and number eight on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.

1992-93 was the origin of Doggystyle, and if you want to get technical NWA influences may have had some impact on people in their 50s.

[newbitech]

for all the people thinking that Snoop only has appeal to the democratic base and not the GOP, you gotta remember that a lot of folks now in their late 20s and early 30s grew up listening to him long before they realized where they stood politically. Snoop has somewhat universal appeal.

ding ding ding.

[Liberty74]

About 33% of Americans are weed smokers. If this was the #1 issue and Ron ran Independent, the WH would be his lol.

[trey4sports]

how cool would it be if Snoop sported around a Ron Paul Tee during a couple big interviews?

[newbitech]

Explain SOMEWHAT UNIVERSAL.

not niche. Snoop Dog is old school. You didn't have to be a ghetto dog high on drugs to love his style and his music. He was cutting edge back in the day, and has wide appeal because not only because of his style, but his substance I believe speaks to the natural tendency towards freedom and liberty that we are all born with.

[samsung1]

Snooooooooooop! I hope Jesse Benton reaches out to Snoop to make a Tv/ Web ad!

[Tyler_Durden]

Nevermind that resources, TIME chief among them, are scarce. Carry on. Anyone with nearly 1500 posts in two months MUST be Solid.

Perhaps my interpretation skills are off, but I take this as an unnecessary low blow. I'm not going to post my resume and campaign contributions (time, energy, money) publicly in defense. I addressed you in a PM.

If you feel compelled to take more jabs, "I want you to hit me as hard as you can."

[xFiFtyOnE]

for all the people thinking that Snoop only has appeal to the democratic base and not the GOP, you gotta remember that a lot of folks now in their late 20s and early 30s grew up listening to him long before they realized where they stood politically. Snoop has somewhat universal appeal.

I pretty much hate rap/hip hop. Snoop has been one of the very few I have found tolerable. I'm 27.

[kathy88]

http://weknowmemes.com/2012/01/one-of-these-is-a-convicted-felon/

[kathy88]

I can't get the hang of this attaching thing.

http://weknowmemes.com/2012/01/one-of-these-is-a-convicted-felon/

[Tyler_Durden]

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/one-of-these-is-a-convicted-felon-guess.jpg

:)

I can't get the hang of this attaching thing.

http://weknowmemes.com/2012/01/one-of-these-is-a-convicted-felon/

[Cody1]

Perhaps my interpretation skills are off, but I take this as an unnecessary low blow. I'm not going to post my resume and campaign contributions (time, energy, money) publicly in defense. I addressed you in a PM.

If you feel compelled to take more jabs, "I want you to hit me as hard as you can."

Don't sweat it, from what I've read it sounds like cheapseats has a pineapple stuck up their ass.

Seriously, this whole thing is a side show to the election, if snoop wants to make something of it then cool. FYI, I'm a snoop fan, 23, white republican so cheapseats GTFO with that "snoop fans don't vote BS".

[G-Wohl]

Don't sweat it, from what I've read it sounds like cheapseats has a pineapple stuck up their ass.

Seriously, this whole thing is a side show to the election, if snoop wants to make something of it then cool. FYI, I'm a snoop fan, 23, white republican so cheapseats GTFO with that "snoop fans don't vote BS".

Cheapseats is a freaking idiot and a major thorn in the side of the mostly reasonable and gentle minds that occupy this forum. Don't even give this snake the time of day.

[trey4sports]

Cheapseats is a freaking idiot and a major thorn in the side of the mostly reasonable and gentle minds that occupy this forum. Don't even give this snake the time of day.

I think Cheapseats provides some really good commentary.

some folks on this forum have a tendency to get stuck in a RPF bubble and lose grasp of reality. Cheapseats does a good job of bringing them back. (Even if he may be a bit harsh at times.)

[trey4sports]

Don't sweat it, from what I've read it sounds like cheapseats has a pineapple stuck up their ass.

Seriously, this whole thing is a side show to the election, if snoop wants to make something of it then cool. FYI, I'm a snoop fan, 23, white republican so cheapseats GTFO with that "snoop fans don't vote BS".


the majority probably don't vote, and if they did they probably don't vote based on what just one rapper tells them, nor do most of them vote in the GOP.

Fans of Snoop are probably fans of Wiz, Drake and Mac Miller and a bunch of others. So I really doubt this one endrosement is going to make a huge difference. Especially in the GOP.

[asurfaholic]

I pretty much hate rap/hip hop. Snoop has been one of the very few I have found tolerable. I'm 27.

He makes for a likeable actor too. I always enjoy seeing him, the show 'Weeds' had a good episode with him that I really enjoyed. Im 26, and don't like hiphop at all. I just like snoop.

This was awesome news to wake up to.

[Tyler_Durden]

I think Cheapseats provides some really good commentary.

Taking cheapshots at someone he/she knows nothing about is not really good commentary. Sorry.

Even if Snoop's shout-out wasn't in the most politically correct manner, it amazes me that some here will bitch and moan about free publicity toward Ron Paul. So, groan about BlackOuts. And then grumble about ShoutOuts.

Such irony....

[orenbus]

Fans of Snoop are probably fans of Wiz, Drake and Mac Miller and a bunch of others. So I really doubt this one endrosement is going to make a huge difference. Especially in the GOP.

No idea who those people are, however I can tell you one thing. You guys remember Mike Doherty? The State Senator from New Jersey that endorsed Ron Paul. Well I can tell you for a fact the district he represents is one of the conservative strongholds in New Jersey and I can tell you for a fact that in one of the most conservative towns in the district he represents in the early 90s the kids in school (Jocks, Preps, Nerds, Dead-heads, Goths, Sluts, Poor Kids, etc.) they all listened to Easy-E, Dre and Snoop. To say those kids haven't grown up and vote in elections now would be a mistaken assumption. Sure Snoop may not win them over to vote for Dr. Paul necessarily, but it sure doesn't hurt.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2RzXi__Nhs

[MichaelD]

I think a Snoop dog endorsement is cool, someone should do an let ability ad, with Snoop, Oliver stone, Kelly Clarkson and others and say who else could have brought all these people together.

[G-Wohl]

I think Cheapseats provides some really good commentary.

some folks on this forum have a tendency to get stuck in a RPF bubble and lose grasp of reality. Cheapseats does a good job of bringing them back.

Are you kidding me? There are few members of this forum more delusional, lost in mysticism, and heavy-worded than cheapseats. He's like those single-cause GOP commentators you find at the end of any article about President Obama, but he's the anti-abortion guy, the religious fanatic guy, and the "Obama's a secret Muslim from Africa" guy, all rolled into one horrible, disfigured slimeball of a person. His fanatical rhetoric is disturbing and his verbiage is lazy - his ideas demonstrate a mark of complete and utter intellectual incompetence.

He supports anti-trust laws and harbors completely unreasonable negative attitudes towards the wealthy. During Peter Schiff's campaign, he made every attempt possible to derail the conversation and to turn it against Schiff and those who supported him. He's a bad forum member, constantly up to no good, and has a despicable demeanor to back it all up.

[kathy88]

I think a Snoop dog endorsement is cool, someone should do an let ability ad, with Snoop, Oliver stone, Kelly Clarkson and others and say who else could have brought all these people together.

Nice idea :)

[dodgers2213]

Nice idea :)

as a matter of fact, that idea is so brilliant I would hope the campaign or a PAC could somehow get on it immediately. Unfortunately celebrities are expensive, but that kind of ad would sell electability sooo hard :cool:

[AzNsOuLjAh27]

So far we have Vince Vaugn, Prodigy from Mobb Deep, John Mayer, Cleveland Brown running back (don't know his name), Chris Lytle (one of the biggest names in the UFC), Joe Rogan/Eddie Bravo, Clint Eastwood, Chuck Norris, Kelly Clarkson, Barry Manilow, Stephen Colbert (endorsed and gave the Colbert Bump on MSNBC Morning Joe), David Lettman.... Check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMajJRTZI1Y

[Fredom101]

This is amazing press! You guys have to realize that Snoop isn't just for "young people". He's around what, 41 or 42 now? Lots of people my age (40) were in college when he was huge, and are fans. It's truly amazing what this kind of endorsement can do, you think about the drug legalization issue, and the race issue, I see this as another step towards that tipping point being reached. :)

[NoPants]

there's no such thing as bad press

Yes there is. Just look at the hit Paul took in Iowa when they went on the attack the last 2 weeks before the primary. Not a single good thing was said and he finished much lower than he should have.

[Tyler_Durden]

So far we have Vince Vaugn, Prodigy from Mobb Deep, John Mayer, Cleveland Brown running back (don't know his name), Chris Lytle (one of the biggest names in the UFC), Joe Rogan/Eddie Bravo, Clint Eastwood, Chuck Norris, Kelly Clarkson, Barry Manilow, Stephen Colbert (endorsed and gave the Colbert Bump on MSNBC Morning Joe), David Lettman.... Check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMajJRTZI1Y

Newt has Chuck Norris.

[Krugerrand]

So far we have Vince Vaugn, Prodigy from Mobb Deep, John Mayer, Cleveland Brown running back (don't know his name), Chris Lytle (one of the biggest names in the UFC), Joe Rogan/Eddie Bravo, Clint Eastwood, Chuck Norris, Kelly Clarkson, Barry Manilow, Stephen Colbert (endorsed and gave the Colbert Bump on MSNBC Morning Joe), David Lettman.... Check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMajJRTZI1Y

Do you realize that saying positive things does not equate to an endorsement?

Chuck Norris endorsed Newt before the SC primary:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/20/chuck-norris-endorses-newt-gingrich_n_1220171.html

[ropo]

So far we have Vince Vaugn, Prodigy from Mobb Deep, John Mayer, Cleveland Brown running back (don't know his name), Chris Lytle (one of the biggest names in the UFC), Joe Rogan/Eddie Bravo, Clint Eastwood, Chuck Norris, Kelly Clarkson, Barry Manilow, Stephen Colbert (endorsed and gave the Colbert Bump on MSNBC Morning Joe), David Lettman.... Check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMajJRTZI1Y

A lot of those didn't really endorse but just said some nice things. Chuck Norris endorsed Newt, Barry Manilow said he's still for Obama, I think Eastwood said he liked Cain last I heard...

[gerryb]

Link to Clint Eastwood endorsement?

[nayjevin]

I'm a Snoop Dogg Republican. out

[Nate]

This is amazing press! You guys have to realize that Snoop isn't just for "young people". He's around what, 41 or 42 now? Lots of people my age (40) were in college when he was huge, and are fans. It's truly amazing what this kind of endorsement can do, you think about the drug legalization issue, and the race issue, I see this as another step towards that tipping point being reached. :)

This is one more step towards becoming culturally accepted as a movement. To all the 07-08 veterans, remember when Ron Paul & this movement were "fringe" & "outside the mainstream"? Not anymore. :) If anybody doesn't think having celebrity endorsements raises the "cool" factor thereby making it more socially acceptable to support a candidate then you weren't paying attention to the Obama campaign 4 years ago.

[Krugerrand]

This is one more step towards becoming culturally accepted as a movement. To all the 07-08 veterans, remember when Ron Paul & this movement were "fringe" & "outside the mainstream"? Not anymore. :) If anybody doesn't think having celebrity endorsements raises the "cool" factor thereby making it more socially acceptable to support a candidate then you weren't paying attention to the Obama campaign 4 years ago.

Obama loses without Oprah.

[Tyler_Durden]

I'm not a pot smoker nor do I want to glorify it, but I envision Snoop and his friends standing around the studio or his mansion blazing away while talking about Obama vs. Paul. I see Snoop exclaiming "Ron Paul is a muthafu**in BOSS!"

[torque313]

Ya'll that think a Snoop Dog endorsement is not a good thing are straight up crazy. This guy has become a major icon in the music industry as well as in mainstream society. I really can't figure out why we don't push the legalization thing a little more forcefully. I'm still waiting to get my hands on some Ron Paul rolling papers.

[Fredom101]

Ya'll that think a Snoop Dog endorsement is not a good thing are straight up crazy. This guy has become a major icon in the music industry as well as in mainstream society. I really can't figure out why we don't push the legalization thing a little more forcefully. I'm still waiting to get my hands on some Ron Paul rolling papers.

Sadly, ending the war on drugs is no where to be found on RP's official campaign website. I have no idea why they would want to hide something so crucial to the betterment of our country.

[dannno]

I posted this recently:

Snoop Dogg on Conspiracy Theories
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?351034-Snoop-Dogg-On-Conspiracy-Theories

[Mark37snj]

Mike Doherty is the real deal, I wish he was in my district.

[Jingles]

The idea of Snoop Dogg and Ron Paul on the same stage at the same time pleases me greatly.

Maybe he should be our VP lol :D

[libertygrl]

Although I lol'd, I have to say, not a great thing to spread when trying to win a GOP primary :eek:

I agree. It may be good for the 18-25 vote but not for older conservative voters. It only reinforces the propaganda by haters that Dr. Paul supports drug use.

[dannno]

I agree. It may be good for the 18-25 vote but not for older conservative voters. It only reinforces the propaganda by haters that Dr. Paul supports drug use.

Well part of the education older people in particular need to receive is that supporting the decriminalization of drugs isn't the same as supporting drug use.

Too many older people believe that govt. should shape and mold society into what they want. Liberty will never prevail if people don't understand what it even means.

However, Ron Paul has actually supported cannabis use for those who are ill and who receive medical benefits. I think pretty much everybody gets medical benefits from using cannabis, and if that can be proven, then would he essentially encourage cannabis use for anybody who decides they want to do it?

[PauliticsPolitics]

I agree. It may be good for the 18-25 vote but not for older conservative voters. It only reinforces the propaganda by haters that Dr. Paul supports drug use.
Since Snoop was big by the early nineties (20 yrs ago now) I'd say his appeal spans more the the 18-40 base.
He is probably most relevant to people who are currently 25-35 (the people who were teenagers in the 1990's)

Regardless, Snoop probably doesn't help with the brainwashed Fox News crowd - but those people are probably not checking out Snoop's Facebook page anyways....

[newbitech]

I agree. It may be good for the 18-25 vote but not for older conservative voters. It only reinforces the propaganda by haters that Dr. Paul supports drug use.

you realize that Snoop Dog was around when I was 18-25 right? That's 10 years ago. Anyways. I laugh at the idea of me being and older conservative vote. I said it long ago, the pivotal voting block is the genxers. You need a bridge between the young and the old. That is the bridge.

[PauliticsPolitics]

you realize that Snoop Dog was around when I was 18-25 right? That's 10 years ago. Anyways. I laugh at the idea of me being and older conservative vote. I said it long ago, the pivotal voting block is the genxers. You need a bridge between the young and the old. That is the bridge.
Yep, as I pointed out a couple posts up. Snoop has been big for 20 years now (his first big album Doggystyle came out in 1993).

[newbitech]

Yep, as I pointed out a couple posts up. Snoop has been big for 20 years now (his first big album Doggystyle came out in 1993).

I remember being a teenager and young 20 something thinking that anyone in their 30's and up was not cool like me. LOL. I now realize that age is not what makes someone cool. Pretty sure kids are still raging to some of the bands that were "old" back in the day, lol.

[Ilhaguru]

[QUOTE=Tyler_Durden;4114545]Look who just posted this pic on his Facebook!! He has 13 million+ followers!!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150524493789807&set=a.137458029806.111105.11455644806&type=1&ref=nf

Hate to be a debbie downer but some of those followers are going to be foreigners overseas.

[Krugerrand]

I remember being a teenager and young 20 something thinking that anyone in their 30's and up was not cool like me. LOL. I now realize that age is not what makes someone cool. Pretty sure kids are still raging to some of the bands that were "old" back in the day, lol.

I've been slowly warming up to the Bee Gees.

[PauliticsPolitics]

Weigel at Slate just posted this:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/01/30/snoop_dogg_for_ron_paul_because_i_said_so_.html

[Lishy]

Is this an official endorsement or unofficial?

Either way, Snoop Dogg needs to get out and help Paul with his campaign if he supports him! He could singlehandedly eliminate 50% of Obama's youth vote, and transfer it to Ron Paul! That is a VERY big deal!

C'mon Snoop! Drop it like it's hot, and help help promote Paul some more! We need you, man!

Imagine Snoop Dogg as a guest at one of Paul's speeches? That would be an EXTRAORDINARY boost in Paul's appeal! He could be "Snoop's botha' from another motha'!"

[newbitech]

Weigel at Slate just posted this:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/01/30/snoop_dogg_for_ron_paul_because_i_said_so_.html


Newsletters, it would seem, ain't shit. (Hat tip: Rosie Gray.)

never were.

[newbitech]

I've been slowly warming up to the Bee Gees.

I dedicate this song to all the old people out there who have managed to survive corrupt politics for more than 50 years.


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

[Tyler_Durden]

[QUOTE=Tyler_Durden;4114545]Look who just posted this pic on his Facebook!! He has 13 million+ followers!!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150524493789807&set=a.137458029806.111105.11455644806&type=1&ref=nf


Hate to be a debbie downer but some of those followers are going to be foreigners overseas.



Key word "some"

Another negative post about free publicity directed toward Dr. Paul. Sigh....

[jct74]

buzzfeed calls it an endorsement
http://www.buzzfeed.com/rosiegray/ron-paul-wins-snoop-dogg-endorsement

[Krugerrand]

I dedicate this song to all the old people out there who have managed to survive corrupt politics for more than 50 years.


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

OLD???? I was in diapers when that song came out. I'm just slow on the music trends.

[Tyler_Durden]

buzzfeed calls it an endorsement
http://www.buzzfeed.com/rosiegray/ron-paul-wins-snoop-dogg-endorsement


The problem is it's not an endorsement. It's a Chuck Norris/Jim DeMint equivalent shout out.

Snoop needs to Endorse. Make it official. What I suspect is that he's trying to put pressure on Obama.....

See previous thread from Jan 9:

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?348352-Would-we-want-his-Endorsement


Arrest

1-9-12 -- Snoop Dogg arrested on marijuana charge in TX this past weekend:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/10/us-snoopdogg-idUSTRE80900220120110?feedType=RSS

Politico Article Re-Circulation

12-8-11 - Snoop, Wiz urge Obama to legalize pot
http://www.politico.com/blogs/click/1211/Snoop_Wiz_urge_Obama_to_legalize_pot.html

1-9-12 - Snoop Dogg to Obama: Legalize pot
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71224.html

1-9-12 -- Snoop Dogg imagines meeting Obama, discussing marijuana
http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/01/snoop-dogg-imagines-meeting-obama-discussing-marijuana-110164.html


He was just arrested this past weekend. Apparently, Politico keeps re-circulating the same story about Snoop wanting to meet with Obama to discuss legalization. Coincidentally, the latest re-circulation of the story coincides with the arrest. Is this far-fetched? I couldn't think of a more hip, influential ally/endorsement.

[newbitech]

OLD???? I was in diapers when that song came out. I'm just slow on the music trends.

er? lol

[DerailingDaTrain]

I refuse to take this as a negative. I also don't believe in saying (unlike others) that people who listen to rap or any kind of music don't vote or don't vote Republican. So, if you listen to rap you either don't vote at all or you vote Democrat? There are plenty of rappers who hate Obama (even for foreign policy) and regardless of what you think they have a significant influence over young first time voters (Think Jay Z and Beyonce hanging out with the Obamas doesn't make them seem cool?).

[Dutch]

Wow, I never realized that a possible endorsement by Snoop could be so controversial...

Let me share with you a real life experience. I think it was 2006 (sorry, lost count).
I spent a short vacation in Las Vegas, in December. As it so happened, there was
a radio award show at the Theater for the Performing Arts in the (then) Aladdin
Casino, now Planet Hollywood. 2 hours with one top artist after the other. I remember
Mariah Carey getting a lifetime achievement award, Michael Bublé performing, and
Sugarland being the finale of the show. It cost close to $180 to get in.

Anyway. It was a nicely dressed 30+ crowd that came to this show, which was
broadcast live on TV. Every artist got a nice applause, as did Jaime Pressley who
hosted the show with a guy whose name escapes me.

All artists got a nice applause when they performed or got awards. But when the
curtains opened and Snoop Dogg appeared on stage, with a 11-man band and dancers,
the whole audience stood up and cheered, and clapped along with the 2 songs he did.
I remember it well because I never expected that from this crowd. Also, Snoop was the
only artist that people stood up for.

The point of this trip down memory lane - you never know who Snoop may appeal to... :)

[newbitech]

I refuse to take this as a negative. I also don't believe in saying (unlike others) that people who listen to rap or any kind of music don't vote or don't vote Republican. So, if you listen to rap you either don't vote at all or you vote Democrat? There are plenty of rappers who hate Obama (even for foreign policy) and regardless of what you think they have a significant influence over young first time voters (Think Jay Z and Beyonce hanging out with the Obamas doesn't make them seem cool?).

add KRS One to the list as well.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VRZq3J0uz4

[PauliticsPolitics]

Haha
Reason:
OB/Gyn & Juice: Snoop Dogg posts pic of Ron Paul
http://reason.com/blog/2012/01/30/obgyn-juice-snoop-dogg-posts-pic-of-ron

[PauliticsPolitics]

Daily Caller:
http://dailycaller.com/2012/01/30/snoop-dogg-wants-what-ron-pauls-smoking/

[rich34]

I agree not a great thing for a republican primary, but if he can get his millionaire buddies to donate to Ron and turn this into a 10 million dollar fundraiser then it might not be so bad. At this point if Ron could raise that kind of money it's truely game on for the rest of the country. Imagine being able to run all of those ads that ran in Iowa, NH, and SC in the rest of the states that we have a shot at winning? We'd really have a shot. Please Snoop, get everyone on board and get Dr. Paul some money and FAST!

[Krugerrand]

SD reminds me of Frank Zappa.

Which of course ties him further to my musical preferences:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNJy-OgCzB0

This is worth watching if you haven't seen it already:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ISil7IHzxc

[jct74]

a little off-topic, but this video deserves posting here for any newbs that haven't seen it yet, one of my favorite Ron Paul videos of all time


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HOslWVxGgI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HOslWVxGgI

[Sarge]

Any chance to get 600K Snoopie Dog's to show up and vote RP tomorrow in FL?:rolleyes:

[kathy88]

"To mix music styles, periods, and more: There's something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear. But it's the shizznet." HAHAHAHA.

[newbitech]

Any chance to get 600K Snoopie Dog's to show up and vote RP tomorrow in FL?:rolleyes:

When you visualize that path to a Ron Paul presidency, or just a path to liberty in general, do you see those people staying at home, or participating?

[orenbus]

Wow, I never realized that a possible endorsement by Snoop could be so controversial...

Let me share with you a real life experience. I think it was 2006 (sorry, lost count).
I spent a short vacation in Las Vegas, in December. As it so happened, there was
a radio award show at the Theater for the Performing Arts in the (then) Aladdin
Casino, now Planet Hollywood. 2 hours with one top artist after the other. I remember
Mariah Carey getting a lifetime achievement award, Michael Bublé performing, and
Sugarland being the finale of the show. It cost close to $180 to get in.

Anyway. It was a nicely dressed 30+ crowd that came to this show, which was
broadcast live on TV. Every artist got a nice applause, as did Jaime Pressley who
hosted the show with a guy whose name escapes me.

All artists got a nice applause when they performed or got awards. But when the
curtains opened and Snoop Dogg appeared on stage, with a 11-man band and dancers,
the whole audience stood up and cheered, and clapped along with the 2 songs he did.
I remember it well because I never expected that from this crowd. Also, Snoop was the
only artist that people stood up for.

The point of this trip down memory lane - you never know who Snoop may appeal to... :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AHDte2FygY

When the pimp's in the crib ma
Drop it like it's hot
Drop it like it's hot
Drop it like it's hot
When the pigs try to get at yea
Park it like it's hot
Park it like it's hot
Park it like it's hot
And if a nigga get a attitude
Pop it like it's hot
Pop it like it's hot
Pop it like it's hot
I got the rolly on my arm and I'm pouring Chandon
And I roll the best weed cause I got it going on

Uh! I'm a nice dude, with some nice dreams
See these ice cubes, see these Ice Creams?
Eligible bachelor, million dollar boat
That's whiter than what's spilling down your throat
The Phantom, exterior like fish eggs
The interior like suicide wrist red
I can excercise you

[AhuwaleKaNaneHuna]

Any chance to get 600K Snoopie Dog's to show up and vote RP tomorrow in FL?:rolleyes:

It's a closed primary. Needed to be registered Republican about a month ago.

[Tyler_Durden]

I posted this earlier. Obama would love a Snoop endorsement....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axH9bhwI8os&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[PauliticsPolitics]

The Atlantic Wire:
Snoop Dogg (Sort Of) Backs Ron Paul
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2012/01/snoop-dogg-sort-backs-ron-paul/48051/

[PauliticsPolitics]

Seattle, WA - The Stranger:
The Crucial Snoop Dogg Endorsement Is Finally In
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/01/30/the-crucial-snoop-dogg-endorsement-is-finally-in

[PauliticsPolitics]

Hammer of Truth:
Snoop Dogg gives love to Ron Paul on Facebook
http://hammeroftruth.com/2012/snoop-dogg-gives-love-to-ron-paul-on-facebook/

[LibertasPraesidium]

I AM one of the subscribers to Snoops 13 million++ followers. There are numerous issues why we support a candidate. As far as Snoop's followers I bet they are about as diverse as those that support Ron Paul. Just saying, demographics are probably very close, and it also helps us in the above 30 crowd. This is a great shoutout/endorsement. If Snoop comes back and says anything to correct this, it will be either up or down. So take what we get and ride...

[subsidizing failure]

Check drudge

[Tyler_Durden]

Check drudge

Wow!!

He never officially endorsed though. Lol

[BuddyRey]

Check drudge

Nice!!!

[GunnyFreedom]

I'm a Snoop Dogg Republican. out

straight up like Frederick Douglass brah, keepin it real.

[Tyler_Durden]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407918_2926923609867_1164238561_32514710_132312495 4_n.jpg?dl=1

[Forty Twice]

Am hallucinating about RP and the Dogg pulling a Super Tuesday Sneak Attack. Getting out the black vote to support Ron for his stances against the Middle East and drug wars. Shhhhh. Don't need corporate media finding out and raining on this parade. Talkin' about a Revolution.

Imagine the shock of Republican poll workers as bus fulls of liberty-loving African Americans arrive to vote for the Good Dr. Vote fraud this!

[ScotTX]

The DoggFather support the Re-founding Father! Hellz yeah! (Yeah, I'm so not gangsta.)

[LisaNY]

Ron is liked by Snoop Dog and about 100 other A-List Superstars, meanwhile Newt and Romney are traveling around the county with Chuck Norris and Jon Voight.

[AhuwaleKaNaneHuna]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407918_2926923609867_1164238561_32514710_132312495 4_n.jpg?dl=1

Oh Boi!!!!!! lol Here we go...This should be good overall as Snoop is as mainstream as baseball and apple pie now. My only cringe is that I don't like it when Paul supporters get minimized as those who just want to smoke pot legally and Snoop is the poster child for that justified segment. RP and his suppoters are some of the most intelligent and aware americans out there. None of which should ever be minimized in my view.

Well, he's about my age and I have been a fan all along. It's fun to have him on our team. lol

My fav snoop song with Justin Timberalke and Charlie Wilson- -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NczZRX0ZUWA



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[Lord Xar]

IF ONLY He would promote the FEB 14th MONEYBOMB!!!!! And have them pledge too.

[parocks]

Any chance to get 600K Snoopie Dog's to show up and vote RP tomorrow in FL?:rolleyes:

facebook ads to snoops florida fans

[blazeKing]

Let's get a SNOOPerPAC going to target Snoop voters :D

[kathy88]

IF ONLY He would promote the FEB 14th MONEYBOMB!!!!! And have them pledge too.

Maybe we only have to ask?

[EBounding]

One of the hurdles the "legalize weed" movement has is their own culture. I think a lot of people would be more open to decriminalizing drugs if it wasn't for the culture that surrounds it.

[Wren]

That's not a fricking endorsement...drudge posts some stupid shit sometimes.

[blazeKing]

One of the hurdles the "legalize weed" movement has is their own culture. I think a lot of people would be more open to decriminalizing drugs if it wasn't for the culture that surrounds it.

The illegality itself was what made the culture ...alcohol "culture" during prohibition wasn't exactly clean and nice.

[gerryb]

That's not a fricking endorsement...drudge posts some stupid shit sometimes.

Until he refutes it as an endorsement... It pretty much is. Why else would he photoshop a pic of Ron Paul like that and post it?

[TheGrinch]

That's not a fricking endorsement...drudge posts some stupid shit sometimes.

After all the lies and lack of coverage about Paul, then if anyone wants to refute that informal "endorsement", go ahead.... Any controversy they try to spin out of it only helps Paul IMO when it brings awareness towards his actual views on the Drug war, not to mention support of tons of people who you'd never expect to be against the "war on drugs". For every ignorant voter that offends, it rallies more, particularly minorities who currently have been fed a load of bull by the MSM media about Dr. Paul.. It seems that rather than the MSM's previous approach of trying to smear Paul every chance they could, they've wised up and are opting just to ignore him, to try to leave "radical" thinking like this out of the public discourse entirely, and leave people misinformed on Paul's actual views..

It was actually somewhat understandable some time ago that the media wouldn't take Paul seriously because frankly even his supporters couldn't have imagined us getting this far, but at this point when his message is getting too loud to ignore and they're still trying to ignore it, it means that we're winning, slowly but surely...

And even if endorsements like this don't bring the ultimate goal of the White House in 2012, any endorsement makes for that many more people who may take the time to find out what Paul and the liberty movement are really about... And as we've seen, the political climate is finally right for these ideas to be very contagious...

Really couldn't be happier that credible and famous people are backing Dr. Paul like this!

[mike6623]

Until he refutes it as an endorsement... It pretty much is. Why else would he photoshop a pic of Ron Paul like that and post it?

I'm pretty sure snoop didn't, or couldn't figure out PhotoShop

[Karsten]

snoop doggie do do

[KramerDSP]

I'm pretty sure snoop didn't, or couldn't figure out PhotoShop

You sure about that? Snoop's smarter than the average bear.

[bronxboy10]

I l-o-v-e this endorsement. We all know where Snoop stands on states rights! :D

[Luieburger]

A lot of my liberal friends like snoop. I'll share with them. I suggest you share with your liberal friends too.

[Jingles]

Don't tell me I'm the only person who has been listening to Snoop Dogg all day because of this lol.

[Dianne]

I have a problem with it, as a result of the picture. Think it was meant to be insulting, and make Ron Paul appear to be stoned ... I hope it goes away.

[Wren]

After all the lies and lack of coverage about Paul, then if anyone wants to refute that informal "endorsement", go ahead.... Any controversy they try to spin out of it only helps Paul IMO when it brings awareness towards his actual views on the Drug war, not to mention support of tons of people who you'd never expect to be against the "war on drugs". For every ignorant voter that offends, it rallies more, particularly minorities who currently have been fed a load of bull by the MSM media about Dr. Paul.. It seems that rather than the MSM's previous approach of trying to smear Paul every chance they could, they've wised up and are opting just to ignore him, to try to leave "radical" thinking like this out of the public discourse entirely, and leave people misinformed on Paul's actual views..

It was actually somewhat understandable some time ago that the media wouldn't take Paul seriously because frankly even his supporters couldn't have imagined us getting this far, but at this point when his message is getting too loud to ignore and they're still trying to ignore it, it means that we're winning, slowly but surely...

And even if endorsements like this don't bring the ultimate goal of the White House in 2012, any endorsement makes for that many more people who may take the time to find out what Paul and the liberty movement are really about... And as we've seen, the political climate is finally right for these ideas to be very contagious...

Really couldn't be happier that credible and famous people are backing Dr. Paul like this!

I'm with you, and I'm happy he posted that, but he needs to say more than just posting a picture on facebook for it to be an endorsement; otherwise we just look like overexcited ninnies jumping up and down over nothing.

[dannno]

Don't tell me I'm the only person who has been listening to Snoop Dogg all day because of this lol.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1EaF50O-C8&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qkP8SvHvaU&feature=related

[dannno]

I got some tanqueray mutha fuckas!! :D

[Tyler_Durden]

Lew Rockwell shared the pic on his Facebook and stated:


‎"Snoop Dogg posted this on his Facebook. Some humorless folks might be turned off, but I don't think this will hurt the campaign nearly as much as some people fear. Virtually no one is attacking Ron Paul for his position on marijuana, a position that a majority of Americans now hold. Rather, his far more controversial views on the welfare-warfare state draw the most criticism, yet those are very important for him to stress regardless. But I'm glad people are recognizing he's the only major candidate in over thirty years – or perhaps ever – to call for ending the drug war," says Anthony Gregory.

[dannno]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhk9yDA3lIc&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDp59R0cfrE&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_N_t7Po0BY&feature=related

[liveandletlive]

well he cant be racist anymore if Snoop likes him right?

lol aint it silly we have to worry whether newsletters will hurt Ron Paul with folks offended by racism/political incorrectness and also worry about whether support from controversial black people offends uptight right wingers

my head is about to explode

[chrisclements]

Come "LIKE" the page we just put up on Facebook! Put Snoop Dogg at the TOP of the Charts w/ Ron Paul Revolution Rap (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Put-Snoop-Dogg-at-the-TOP-of-the-Charts-w-Ron-Paul-Revolution-Rap/245712145502983?sk=wall)

[40oz]

Fuck the GOP and their media, they will find something bad to report about either anyway.

Snoop is a boss.


We're a lock to win California now.


Why not? Everyone is welcome. I've always like snoop dogg's music and I've heard Ron in his speeches say alcohol is a far worse drug than marijuana. It's not like Ron was getting the stuck up old person GOP vote anyway. If it brings in new people seeking liberty it's all good.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Paul does have a ring to it that has proven very successful. Keep an eye on Dr. Dre. He has been working on an album for over a decade that still hasn't been released. Maybe this will inspire him.

IMO, this could draw people into the polls who have never been and we might get a vote that actually represents what ALL of America wants.

[mport1]

I hope Snoop and some other big name rappers come out and give a real endorsement. That would be awesome.