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StateofTrance

12-07-2007, 03:00 PM

JMann

12-07-2007, 03:02 PM

I hope he at least is allowing himself the luxury to travel first class now.

rollingpig

12-07-2007, 03:02 PM

that's our man!

StateofTrance

12-07-2007, 03:03 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if he went for coach class. Fiscally conservatism speaks of him.

Chernitsky

12-07-2007, 03:04 PM

he needs a security detail

StateofTrance

12-07-2007, 03:04 PM

From the link :

It may seem sometimes that running for president is all about corporate jets, Secret Service protection and a fawning entourage. Not for Ron Paul, the libertarian anti-war outsider generating some fervent support and impressive fundraising totals. There he was at Washington Reagan airport last night lugging his bags onto the same Continental Airlines flight to Houston as me. On his own. Not an aide in sight.

Once on the plane, no one seemed to notice who he was and he chatted amiably (he was sitting behind me) to the man next to him about the weather and the quality of the red wine. As we got off in Houston – he was there to spend 24 hours at home – I asked him about Mitt Romney’s address about his faith at College Station, Texas, which was where I was headed. He seemed only faintly aware it was happening. “Useless politicking!” he exclaimed. “Mormons against radical Baptists. Bah!”

Ridiculous

12-07-2007, 03:04 PM

I heard that his wife told someone that he has enough miles to upgrade to first anytime he desires without paying extra.

frasu

12-07-2007, 03:05 PM

oh man, how great is this, hahaha... again a proof of doing what u preach... such a humble man...

Lucid American

12-07-2007, 03:07 PM

I'm not quite sure, but I'm pretty sure I would have hugged him. :)

pacelli

12-07-2007, 03:10 PM

He definitely deserves to have a security detail following him around. Then again, if you don't have a crooked past, nobody cares about you enough. Kind of curious how Giuliani has a 24/7 security team around him at all times.

Great story, great pic. This does not surprise me at all. Ron Paul is truly a man of integrity.

Seanmc30

12-07-2007, 03:11 PM

he needs a security detail

I am starting to wonder why on earth he has none. I know a lot of senators have security details, it seems strange that a congressman running for President wouldn't have one. I wonder if he declined.

Revolutn

12-07-2007, 03:11 PM

Having met the man, that's just how down to earth and average Americana he is.

I don't want that to change...but I do so worry about him being JFK'd or something by the bankers.

Rev

Chernitsky

12-07-2007, 03:11 PM

JMann

12-07-2007, 03:13 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if he went for coach class. Fiscally conservatism speaks of him.

I understand that but I hope with the schedule he keeps that he a least allows himself some comfort. He doesn't need to be sitting next to some overweight 15 year old eating cookies, sneezing and coughing for 3 hours.

pacelli

12-07-2007, 03:13 PM

When the establishment is scared of you, anything is possible...

It has definitely crossed my mind. He is a blip on their radar now.

Ron LOL

12-07-2007, 03:16 PM

I hope he at least is allowing himself the luxury to travel first class now.

I understand that but I hope with the schedule he keeps that he a least allows himself some comfort. He doesn't need to be sitting next to some overweight 15 year old eating cookies, sneezing and coughing for 3 hours.

I think his wife has said before that he has a ton of frequent flyer miles and generally gets bumped to first class for free. :)

AlexAmore

12-07-2007, 03:17 PM

He definitely deserves to have a security detail following him around. Then again, if you don't have a crooked past, nobody cares about you enough. Kind of curious how Giuliani has a 24/7 security team around him at all times.

Giuliani is a bad person and is hated and he knows it, and so he has security around 24/7. If I saw Giuliani alone all by himself....I would need the hand of God to restrain me.

LinearChaos

12-07-2007, 03:25 PM

I hope he at least is allowing himself the luxury to travel first class now.

afraid not, he sat behind the guy who wrote the article.

constitutional

12-07-2007, 03:28 PM

:)

I would be proud to have him as the president.

knappz

12-07-2007, 03:30 PM

A picture is worth a thousand words.

I like this one myself...

http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/78138349.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193BBABBA93317D8B5F15E14FD34BB28BD7 284831B75F48EF45

noiseordinance

12-07-2007, 03:33 PM

vegetarianrpfan

12-07-2007, 03:35 PM

afraid not, he sat behind the guy who wrote the article.

Couldn't the journalist have been in first class?

I agree, he must have a ton of FF miles, but it does seem that he uses many different airlines (I've heard of him taking US Airways, American, and this is Continental), and airlines will only honor their own FF miles, not another company's. He may have platinum status on one or two airlines and not another.

When I saw him at the Defending the Dream Summit, he did have a bodyguard-like person accompanying him. I hope he does have a bodyguard.

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Richie

12-07-2007, 03:36 PM

Such a heart warming picture. This is well deserving of a bump.

McDermit

12-07-2007, 03:39 PM

afraid not, he sat behind the guy who wrote the article.

Pretty sure the writer was first class as well.

He was talking to the guy next to him about the "quality of the red wine." Key word, the. Sitting next to some stranger, he would have been talking about the quality of a red wine, or various red wines. "The red wine" indicates that a red wine was served during the flight, and they were discussing its quality.

Details.

Akus

12-07-2007, 03:41 PM

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/VirtualContent/99983/ron_p.jpg

There he was at Washington Reagan airport last night lugging his bags onto the same Continental Airlines flight to Houston as me.
On his own. Not an aide in sight.

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/foreign/trailmix/dec07/lonelinessofronpaul.htm

that's not right. he is a Congressman, where is his protection? I hope there is no body guard simply because the camera didn't capture him.

ConstitutionGal

12-07-2007, 03:43 PM

Gosh, that really scares me. I've always thought it in the back of my head, but I haven't said it aloud, cause I didn't wanna sound paranoid, but I always worry about him getting JFK'd as well. My friends and I would love to be his bodyguard. I don't know much about being a bodyguard, cept simply being a living meat-shield, but I'd do it. Does that sound crazy?

Ron Paul is one of the most important, and courageous men alive today.

There were seveal of us 'regular' folks with carry permits that tried to keep an eye on things when he was here in Tennessee in October. He also had an armed escort of (I think) off-duty police officers (who are now fantatic supporters)!!

chon

12-07-2007, 03:44 PM

so state did you talk to him?

Mattsa

12-07-2007, 03:44 PM

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/VirtualContent/99983/ron_p.jpg

There he was at Washington Reagan airport last night lugging his bags onto the same Continental Airlines flight to Houston as me.
On his own. Not an aide in sight.

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/foreign/trailmix/dec07/lonelinessofronpaul.htm

And the best thing of all

This story was posted in a BRITISH newspaper!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOHOOOOOO

I'm always looking out for RP in the British press, but mostly it's very small articles and the usual 'he never win' BS

We'll see about that! :rolleyes:

AlexMerced

12-07-2007, 03:44 PM

He's my hero

tekkierich

12-07-2007, 03:46 PM

It was me who asked Mrs. Paul about first class.

I was able to talk with her for several minutes at the Morgan State (Baltimore) Debate. I mentioned that with all the money we are sending to the campaign we expect nothing less than for him to be traveling first class, and getting comfortable accommodations. Fresh and Relaxed is what we need Dr. Paul to feel. I do have to say that usually he does look in great shape, better then I at 27 most days.

Mrs. Paul did mention that they usually upgrade him because of all his flying for so many years back and forth to Washington. This campaign is just icing on that cake.

She has a very warm personality. I am sure she makes sure her husband is very comfortable.

BizmanUSA

12-07-2007, 04:16 PM

A picture is worth a thousand words.

http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/78138349.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193BBABBA93317D8B5F15E14FD34BB28BD7 284831B75F48EF45

The Three Stooges & The Lone Ranger (without his White Hat and Mask!) :D

Mark

12-07-2007, 04:39 PM

Apart from the pack, he stands alone.

disciple

12-07-2007, 04:51 PM

He is never alone, God is with him.

BeFranklin

12-07-2007, 04:54 PM

He is never alone, God is with him.

Amen!

JAM824A

12-07-2007, 05:04 PM

Having met the man, that's just how down to earth and average Americana he is.

I don't want that to change...but I do so worry about him being JFK'd or something by the bankers.

Rev

To be honest, if they want to take him down then they will take him down--security detail or not. Correct?

The only people that guards will protect from is lunatics acting for themselves; he's just a little more likely to have that happen to him than is any normal person.

biersal

12-07-2007, 05:20 PM

Yea if he is on a plane as much I imagine him to be I am sure he is Chairman's Preferred or whatever it is on his usual airline and gets a free automatic upgrade. It's one nice perk of having a job that causes you to spend most of your time traveling.

FreedomLover

12-07-2007, 05:23 PM

He's a good man. There's some sort of immaculate aura to him...I guess because of how humble and down to earth he is. If we really did pick presidents based on honesty and strength of character, then i think ron paul would win handily.

EvilNight

12-07-2007, 05:34 PM

To be honest, if they want to take him down then they will take him down--security detail or not. Correct?
Unfortunately, you're quite right.

I'd like to think they know better than to make a Martyr and a cause and guarantee their own demise. If they are smart they'll fight him from within the system they built and feel so secure with. If we are lucky, they'll grotesquely underestimate both Ron and the voters in general, in this election and the next.

polomertz

12-07-2007, 05:36 PM

My borderline man-crush just turned into a full blown man-crush.

hawkeyenick

12-07-2007, 05:50 PM

He is never alone, God is with him.

I hope not, that God fellow is a vindictive sonofabitch

conner_condor

12-07-2007, 05:57 PM

I have to say his faith and belief in God is very real. I watched Gods and Genrals and now know why he is so brave. His faith in God is why. If anyone ever watched Gods and Genrals you will understand what I am talking about. The part stonewall jackson is standing on the battle field during the battle. Everyone runs and takes covers but he doesn't flinch a bit.

yongrel

12-07-2007, 05:57 PM

I hope not, that God fellow is a vindictive sonofabitch

Not the place for this. If ya wanna start a flame war, at least start it in hot topics.

Voluntaryist

12-07-2007, 05:59 PM

he needs a security detail

++++++++++++++++++++++++1

Ninja Homer

12-07-2007, 06:04 PM

He doesn't need security detail on the plane. I imagine security would bring him through until he's checked through the airport's security, and then a different security detail would pick him up on the other side.

Neocons wouldn't want to make a martyr out of Ron Paul at this point anyway. Somebody would step up to fill his place. I don't think there's anything to worry about. Don't get me wrong, Ron Paul is my hero, and I think he is the best leader for this revolution, but the message, movement, and revolution really are more important. Ron Paul knows that as well, and says so himself.

I think it's really important to have a VP that is just as trustworthy and would do the same things that Ron Paul will do. That will take care of any thoughts of a JFK repeat.

bulloncoins

12-07-2007, 06:05 PM

I have a good friend that works at Continental airlines and has seen Dr. Paul in the airport often.

A lot of their domestic flights do no have first class. He said they always try to put him near the front of the plane in the best seats they have.

StateofTrance

12-07-2007, 06:08 PM

I can assure you that if CIA was formed for what it was meant to be formed, Ron Paul is their idol. There are 99% people in CIA who would support Ron Paul and his stance. Rest 1% is bureaucracy who forces the rest 99% to do whatever they prefer.

polomertz

12-07-2007, 06:13 PM

Ron Paul is taking a more hands-on approach to fighting terrorism on airplanes.... what a guy.

Man from La Mancha

12-07-2007, 06:17 PM

I'm hoping the cleaners of the world have been kissing the slime of the worlds ass for a buck that they might admire Ron and watch his back. Plus I pray and know God can keep him safe.

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Mark

12-07-2007, 06:29 PM

He is never alone, God is with him.

Good point.

"Apart from the pack, he stands on principles of Truth and Honor with God by his side."

Mark

12-07-2007, 06:32 PM

Not the place for this. If ya wanna start a flame war, at least start it in hot topics.
+1

Some people never get it, maybe because they don't want to. Some can't handle The Truth.

LibertyOfOne

12-07-2007, 06:44 PM

He is never alone, the country is with him.

Seth M.

12-07-2007, 07:02 PM

Amen!

Those that follow know... for no man walks alone. I truly believe that Ron Paul is a man of good fruits and that when it is his time, there is NOTHING anyone one of us can do about it. Faith, trust, hope, and love.. these acts are what make your time worth it. Nothing more in my opinion. Dr. Paul is a healer, a faithful man of hope.

His protection is NOT thought of after the fact. (think about that for a second)

This man is walking a narrow path. God bless Ron Paul and his giving family. :)

constitutional

12-07-2007, 07:03 PM

Science bless Ron Paul!

LibertiORDeth

12-07-2007, 07:08 PM

Gosh, that really scares me. I've always thought it in the back of my head, but I haven't said it aloud, cause I didn't wanna sound paranoid, but I always worry about him getting JFK'd as well. My friends and I would love to be his bodyguard. I don't know much about being a bodyguard, cept simply being a living meat-shield, but I'd do it. Does that sound crazy?

Ron Paul is one of the most important, and courageous men alive today.

God has the power let him live, or allow him to be a martyr for truth. Even with bodyguards, it's all in God's hands.

V-rod

12-07-2007, 07:16 PM

http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~kuppem/c2hollis.jpg

Paul's bodyguard

I think some of you who seen some of the older Paul vids from this summer/fall might get this joke.

RonPaulFTFW

12-07-2007, 07:37 PM

I'm an athiest, so I won't say God is with him.

But the love of all of us is with him, and I know he appreciates it.

He gives me such inspiration.

OptionsTrader

12-07-2007, 07:40 PM

A picture is worth a thousand words.

I like this one myself...

http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/78138349.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193BBABBA93317D8B5F15E14FD34BB28BD7 284831B75F48EF45

+1

StateofTrance

12-07-2007, 07:47 PM

I'm an athiest, so I won't say God is with him.

But the love of all of us is with him, and I know he appreciates it.

He gives me such inspiration.

As an atheist, I believe Ron Paul = GOD

LibertiORDeth

12-08-2007, 02:43 PM

As an atheist, I believe Ron Paul = GOD

Well... that's another way of looking at it.

Myerz

12-08-2007, 02:51 PM

I don't think it's Ron Paul in the airport pic.......that's why he's by himself. Hmmm

Brian Bailey

12-08-2007, 02:55 PM

I don't think it's Ron Paul in the airport pic.......that's why he's by himself. Hmmm

“Useless politicking!” he exclaimed. “Mormons against radical Baptists. Bah!”

I was thinking the same thing. This didn't sound like him, either.

Vendico

12-08-2007, 02:55 PM

I'm an athiest, so I won't say God is with him.

But the love of all of us is with him, and I know he appreciates it.

He gives me such inspiration.

God(Good) is Love. It's pure and truthful. God wants everyone to love one another.
Satin(Evil) is Hate. It's unpure and false. Satin wants everyone to hate one another.

That's the gist of it. The Bible is just a guide.

devil21

12-08-2007, 03:33 PM

The guy in the pic appears to have a fuller head of hair than RP does.

piotr1

12-08-2007, 04:36 PM

It has definitely crossed my mind. He is a blip on their radar now.

you mean his blimp is on their radar now? right? :D

xd9fan

12-08-2007, 04:51 PM

He the peolpe.....

smtwngrl

12-08-2007, 05:26 PM

you mean his blimp is on their radar now? right? :D

lol :D

WRellim

12-08-2007, 06:09 PM

http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~kuppem/c2hollis.jpg

Paul's bodyguard

I think some of you who seen some of the older Paul vids from this summer/fall might get this joke.

Actually, that's a shot of his Campaign Manager, not his bodyguard.