Post election - Ron Paul Statue

[Matt Collins]

So - after the election, regardless of which way it goes, we should all donate to have a statue of Ron Paul sculpted/erected in his honor! Either in his home district, in front of Independence Hall (by the Constitution center), or in Washington, DC or something.

The important thing to realize is that it isn't (and shouldn't be) funded by government which means that the money isn't forcefully taken from the taxpayers.


Who agrees?

[LibertyForever]

+1

[Joe3113]

+1

[TwiLeXia]

Totally. Ron Paul's name and message shall live on forever.

[InRonWeTrust]

+1

[forsmant]

Sounds like a waste of time and money.

[frasu]

So - after the election, regardless of which way it goes, we should all donate to have a statue of Ron Paul sculpted/erected in his honor! Either in his home district, in front of Independence Hall (by the Constitution center), or in Washington, DC or something.

The important thing to realize is that it isn't (and shouldn't be) funded by government which means that the money isn't forcefully taken from the taxpayers.


Who agrees?

+1

[Zero Ice]

Totally disagree. We shouldn't have a President that appears as a King, tyrant, or dictator. President's should appear as normal Americans and live equal to the citizens.

Thomas Jefferson was a strong believer in this.

I definitely disagree.

[ThomasJ]

If you as an individual want to commission a statue in his honor and he agrees to it then I say sure.

Otherwise no.
I do not think Ron Paul would care much for a statue of himself.

[ronpaulitician]

Creepy.

[Matt Collins]

Sounds like a waste of time and money.
If you feel that way, that is perfectly ok.... This is the benefit of being a free society, you don't have to give your money! Contrast this to a taxpayer funded memorial etc where the government takes your money whether you agree with it or not.



If if this something you would like to participate in, keep it in the back of your mind until the election is over, if not, then that is totally ok! :)

[Matt Collins]

Creepy.
Do you find statues of Jefferson creepy?

[cien750hp]

statue? ron paul monument.

[curtisag]

I would donate to a monument.

[born2drv]

I would donate to that. This is not our way of paying reverence to our leader/dictator..... it's a way of remembering the man who started the movement. And hopefully when others see it, they'll ask "Who is Ron Paul?" and "Where did this statue came from, and why were thousands of people from all over this nation so inspired to erect it?"

Hopefully it inspires Americans for many generations to come.

I would like it to be not just a statue of Ron Paul however, but maybe his image along side some speech he has written speaking about freedom and liberty. But whatever it is, it has my 100% support.

[forsmant]

If you feel that way, that is perfectly ok.... This is the benefit of being a free society, you don't have to give your money! Contrast this to a taxpayer funded memorial etc where the government takes your money whether you agree with it or not.



If if this something you would like to participate in, keep it in the back of your mind until the election is over, if not, then that is totally ok! :)

Thanks for your reassurance that its alright to have feelings.

[Matt Collins]

I would donate to that. This is not our way of paying reverence to our leader/dictator..... it's a way of remembering the man who started the movement. Exactly!

[0zzy]

Totally disagree. We shouldn't have a President that appears as a King, tyrant, or dictator. President's should appear as normal Americans and live equal to the citizens.

Thomas Jefferson was a strong believer in this.

I definitely disagree.

Thomas Jefferson has his own little island and statue doesn't he? :P

[forsmant]

Thomas Jefferson has his own little island and statue doesn't he? :P

Thomas Jefferson is dead. Therefore he doesn't own anything.

[mmink15]

This is something that I would wait until after his presidency is over to pursue. That way it would be a thank you to the man himself as well as a lasting symbol of what freedom , truth, and liberty can accomplish.

Just my thoughts

[bbachtung]

How about outside the Mises Institute?

[Matt Collins]

Check this thread on FaceBook about it:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=2229718737&topic=23913

[Matt Collins]

Bump

[freedom-maniac]

Totally against this.

[Matt Collins]

Totally against this.Why?

[zmall88]

its disgusting. Hero-worship. sorry but just my two cents.

[xcalybur]

I agree that a President should look like a regular person that is treated no greater or less than all American's, but I think that a statue of Ron Paul hugging the man outside of the Meet The Press interview would be a great statue to show who he is and what he stands for.

[polomertz]

Bump for Statue

http://www.rense.com/1.imagesH/paulheart_dees.jpg

[dsentell]

Matt:

Absolutely YES!

To honor a great man, the founder of this movement and a person who has meant so much to so many of us.

[TSOL]

The point is keeping this message alive and well.

How many more will go back to apathy if Ron Paul does not get this bid ? I can say I would be extremely disapointed and jaded if he does not.

This crusade is just the beginning

[atthegates]

hell yeah!

[Anti Federalist]

No statue of Ron.

How about a monument of the Bill of Rights instead.

[hypnagogue]

I strongly believe that nobody should even be considered for statues until after they're dead. That's my policy.

[Man from La Mancha]

We don't need no frigging pigeon toilets for Paul.:p

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[Original_Intent]

The only statue of RP neds to be on Mt Rushmore - may be they can put Ron in Abe's spot...

[isrow]

When the election is all over I will donate to this.

[CrazyRonPaulSupporter]

This is very interesting. I personally think if things go our way, and we successfully reclaim our country, Ron Paul may be the 5th face on Mt Rushmore one day. :)

But Ron Paul would probably oppose to raise a statue/monument when he is still alive. Remember, he a very humble person.

I, as a supporter, would probably put some money towards a statue/monument if it came up anyway in a near future......:D:D

[Matt Collins]

The only statue of RP neds to be on Mt Rushmore - may be they can put Ron in Abe's spot...

We need to remove BOTH Teddy and Abe from that thing.

[Matt Collins]

The point is keeping this message alive and well.
Exactly.

It is not to worship Ron have others have suggested, it is to help us remember the movement that got started because of his integrity and devotion to liberty and the Constitution.

[Matt Collins]

Bump

[Cindy]

I would donate to that. This is not our way of paying reverence to our leader/dictator..... it's a way of remembering the man who started the movement. And hopefully when others see it, they'll ask "Who is Ron Paul?" and "Where did this statue came from, and why were thousands of people from all over this nation so inspired to erect it?"

Hopefully it inspires Americans for many generations to come.

I would like it to be not just a statue of Ron Paul however, but maybe his image along side some speech he has written speaking about freedom and liberty. But whatever it is, it has my 100% support.

That's how I see it. It's about a movement , started by a brave and inspiring American Hero that should never be forgotten.

I'd donate and he is a hero to me for speaking up to the Federal Reserves Bank Chairmen, the way he has been for all of these years. He's put his life at risk for our benefit.

[piotr1]

Totally disagree. We shouldn't have a President that appears as a King, tyrant, or dictator. President's should appear as normal Americans and live equal to the citizens.

Thomas Jefferson was a strong believer in this.

I definitely disagree.

+1

[robert4rp08]

I'd donate to that. Not because it would be a statue to idolize Ron Paul, but as a statue in rememberance for his honorable service in the military, doctor's office, and congress; a statue in rememberance for the movement that he sparked across the WORLD; a statue to remember that we are a free people entitled to our rights under a constitutional government that must be held accountable for its actions.

[Perry]

Bad idea. Ron Paul will receive his reward in time. He neither wants nor does he need a statue. Statues are for kings.

[Laja]

Matt:

Absolutely YES!

To honor a great man, the founder of this movement and a person who has meant so much to so many of us.

Jeez, you sound as though he's passed from this world! :(

[Matt Collins]

I think we need to put a RP statue outside of Fox studios with his middle finger pointed straight up ;-)

[Matt Collins]

Or perhaps a statue of Ron mooning FOX ha ha

[jorlowitz]

Think of how un-authoritarian it could be. A man in a jacket looking up at the sky. Or sitting on a bench with a book. Not every statue has military hardware on it and a podium mindset. The statue could be just to the person and his approach rather than putting him on a political pedestal.

[Matt Collins]

Bump

[Matt Collins]

Bump again

[Matt Collins]

Perhaps this could be an anniversary present to Ron and Carol?

[Matt Collins]

Bump again for fun

[Matt Collins]

Does anyone know how much this would cost?

[amy31416]

Someone's bored this evening.

[ronpaulhawaii]

Shoot these guys an email

www.americanbronze.com (http://www.americanbronze.com)

[NEPA_Revolution]

I think a memorial is more proper, not a statue. Thats creepy.

[H Roark]

Sounds cool, but I don't think Ron Paul would care for it. I think its a little to soon for immortalization.

[Rhys]

50 feet tall in Washington DC made of gold! (ok, maybe not gold.)

[DFF]

Bronze statue holding the Constitution in the left hand and a 22K Gold dollar in the right...then a separate monument with Ron Paul's story inscribed on it.

[LibertyEagle]

I would donate to that. This is not our way of paying reverence to our leader/dictator..... it's a way of remembering the man who started the movement. And hopefully when others see it, they'll ask "Who is Ron Paul?" and "Where did this statue came from, and why were thousands of people from all over this nation so inspired to erect it?"

Hopefully it inspires Americans for many generations to come.

I would like it to be not just a statue of Ron Paul however, but maybe his image along side some speech he has written speaking about freedom and liberty. But whatever it is, it has my 100% support.

Our country isn't going to last that long. So while we're off worrying about everything to do with getting a statue erected, our country can finish falling? Personally, I think Ron Paul would prefer if we get our country back.

[Matt Collins]

Bronze statue holding the Constitution in the left hand and a 22K Gold dollar in the right...Yeah, that won't ever get ripped off :rolleyes: LOL

[newyearsrevolution08]

I don't really dig the "idol" thing myself.

[RonPaulFanInGA]

I would chip-in for a Ron Paul statue.

Maybe it can go in the Paulville town square?

[voytechs]

I'll be the first to give $100 to that cause!!! Just need to make sure that key ISSUES are spelled out for sheeple to read.

[tonesforjonesbones]

Well I love art..my suggestion is to find an artist or a group of artists within the Ron Paul supporters, grass roots, who would be willing to create the statue and we can pitch in for the materials. I think this would mean more to Ron Paul than commissioning some distant artist to do it. I LOVE the idea. TONES

[tonesforjonesbones]

I am sure there are artists around here somewhere..someone could organize a team from the grass roots and we could have a nice event surrounding the unveiling of it. I am liking the idea more. Any artists who want to volunteer? TONES

[tonesforjonesbones]

This would be an endeavor from the heart..not generated by money. I'm done, TONES

[Akus]

So - after the election, regardless of which way it goes, we should all donate to have a statue of Ron Paul sculpted/erected in his honor! Either in his home district, in front of Independence Hall (by the Constitution center), or in Washington, DC or something.

The important thing to realize is that it isn't (and shouldn't be) funded by government which means that the money isn't forcefully taken from the taxpayers.


Who agrees?

can we sacrifice animals and small children to appease Ron Paul, too?

[RonPaulFanInGA]

can we sacrifice animals and small children to appease Ron Paul, too?

Oh yes, because a statue (like of Washington, Jefferson, etc.) is really tantamount to animal sacrifices. :rolleyes:

[The Good Doctor]

You mean we can get the US Government to pay for it then? :D


Sounds like a waste of time and money.

[SneakyFrenchSpy]

Too cultish for right now. Maybe in a few years when the movement has grown, this will sound like a good idea. But right now you guys are getting way ahead of yourselves if you start planning or pledging funds for this endeavor.

We have enough stigma and stereotypes to fight, this would bring a storm of ridicule and negatively impact the CFL IMHO...

[RonPaulFanInGA]

We have enough stigma and stereotypes to fight, this would bring a storm of ridicule and negatively impact the CFL IMHO...

There is no such thing as bad publicity. If a Ron Paul statue would generate news articles, than that makes doing this an even better idea.

[tonesforjonesbones]

cultish? i wonder if the people who got those statues of lincoln , jefferson and those guys were considered cultish? TONES

[SneakyFrenchSpy]

Lincoln, Jefferson etc... were all dead and buried when they got their due respect in the form of statues and monuments.

Not all publicity is good publicity guys. Elevating Ron Paul to such God-like status can only hurt our cause by scaring off the as-of-yet uninformed masses.

It's bad enough we have to contend with smear tactics by being called Paulestinians, Paul-tards, Paul-nuts, Paulettes etc... If you add to that the fact that we border on cultish reverence towards our leader, I just don't know what good could come out of that.

And as already mentioned, Ron Paul is far too humble a person to give this his blessing, so I doubt this would get anywhere RIGHT NOW. Let's talk again in 15 years...

[robert4rp08]

I remember this post. Classic. :D

[Jeremy]

i have thought of this before

but maybe not until he... passes on? :(

[syborius]

I find it a bit creepy to immortalize an individual in bronze or what have you while the person is still breathing. Think before you jump on the bandwagon people....

[newyearsrevolution08]

What I think will happen is Ron Paul will go down as the one person we can honestly say could have changed the world for the better as President. He will be famous in his own right but not really in need of a statue.

I think once we get silver and gold as money and so on we can get his coins going again. Have a ton of little mini statues everywhere. Show respect to the man who (at that time) helped bring us back to metal backed currency.

Actually hopefully we get rid of paper money all together.

[RonPaulFanInGA]

Must it be bronze?

[Michael Ingram]

^Gold

[RonPaulFanInGA]

I was thinking marble.

[tangent4ronpaul]

+1

I'd donate!

-n

[crazyfingers]

I think this is something RP would be uncomfortable with but is too nice of a guy to ever say so.

[tonesforjonesbones]

Nobody's going to worship the thing. Are all statues done posthumasly..i know I spelled that wrong...but you get my drift. TONES

[Matt Collins]

Bump

[syborius]

I really don't understand the thinking that goes on here? This idea is absolutely insane. You don't memorialize a person like this until after his passing, not to mention the election isn't over, not to even say that anything can happen in politics.

Some of you people truly CREEP me out with this bizarre idol worship of a man that is still eating, breathing, and walking around. Please kill this thread.

[JK/SEA]

yes, thumbs down.

We can honor Ron Paul by carrying his message, and not giving up on it.

[DXDoug]

hopefuly tthis gets off the ground

[LinuxUser269]

I would donate to that. This is not our way of paying reverence to our leader/dictator..... it's a way of remembering the man who started the movement. And hopefully when others see it, they'll ask "Who is Ron Paul?" and "Where did this statue came from, and why were thousands of people from all over this nation so inspired to erect it?"

Hopefully it inspires Americans for many generations to come.

I would like it to be not just a statue of Ron Paul however, but maybe his image along side some speech he has written speaking about freedom and liberty. But whatever it is, it has my 100% support.

ditto

[SeanEdwards]

Isn't it customary to wait for the person to die before building them a monument?

[LinuxUser269]

I see "This Statue was erected by the donations from tens of thousands of freedom loving individuals.There hard work opened the eyes of millions of Americans to the pitfalls of oppressive large government.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

I think it's a nice idea.

[Matt Collins]

Just for fun

[mstrmac1]

I dont even think its a good idea. Its a GREAT IDEA!

[paulim]

ok maybe not

[Matt Collins]

ugh...

[Expatriate]

I would advise against it for now.

Imagine the jollies we'd have if some Obama supporters had a statue erected of him somewhere. Statues of living people make their following appear worshipful and cult-like. Let's not give our opponents any more ammo to use against us.

[Mini-Me]

I would advise against it for now.

Imagine the jollies we'd have if some Obama supporters had a statue erected of him somewhere. Statues of living people make their following appear worshipful and cult-like. Let's not give our opponents any more ammo to use against us.

Expatriate pretty much hit the nail on the head. This idea isn't quite as bad as the 700 Club praying to a literal golden calf on Wall Street, but it's close.

If we're all free and prosperous fifty years from now thanks to this movement, that will be one thing...but erecting a friggin statue right now is pretty silly. Besides, erecting a statue at this point in time would be taking the focus away from the message and putting it on the messenger, something I don't think Ron Paul would particularly appreciate anyway.