Why will Naomi Wolf be at the Revolution March?

[tonesforjonesbones]

zionist.

[dantheman]

All this arguing about Naomi Wolf being there is really ridiculous. If you're willing to shut someone out of this movement based on minor, contradictory beliefs and putting labels on them (which don't mean anything), then you obviously haven't listened to Ron Paul's message and you haven't learned what this rEVOLution is all about.

I'd be surprised if any of her critics on this forum have actually read her book, which is fascinating by the way. You've probably read her blog, especially the Obama parts, and that's been your ammunition. She's said on several occasions how she likes Ron Paul and the enthusiasm he inspires. We all know we're far better organized and more passionate than Obama supporters and this weekend will firmly show everyone that, especially her.

So saying you're not going to be at the rally because of her is irrational on many levels. I even disagree with a few things Ron Paul has said over the years, but you don't see me whining and saying I'm not going to this historic event. Perhaps you can use that weekend to do some soul searching and determine what this movement will be about...reaching out to others, no matter what their beliefs, and hoping they'll join the side of freedom.

[ronpaulhawaii]

All this arguing about Naomi Wolf being there is really ridiculous. If you're willing to shut someone out of this movement based on minor, contradictory beliefs and putting labels on them (which don't mean anything), then you obviously haven't listened to Ron Paul's message and you haven't learned what this rEVOLution is all about.

I'd be surprised if any of her critics on this forum have actually read her book, which is fascinating by the way. You've probably read her blog, especially the Obama parts, and that's been your ammunition. She's said on several occasions how she likes Ron Paul and the enthusiasm he inspires. We all know we're far better organized and more passionate than Obama supporters and this weekend will firmly show everyone that, especially her.

So saying you're not going to be at the rally because of her is irrational on many levels. I even disagree with a few things Ron Paul has said over the years, but you don't see me whining and saying I'm not going to this historic event. Perhaps you can use that weekend to do some soul searching and determine what this movement will be about...reaching out to others, no matter what their beliefs, and hoping they'll join the side of freedom.

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Thanks for posting

[Kade]

Did any of you even read Naomi Wolf's book? If you did, you wouldn't even be asking why she should attend.

That's basically what I said...

[Eric21ND]

Obama supporters are easier to convert than Bush bots anyway. And Wolf gave Ron Paul a lot of props in her speeches and writings.

[Oyate]

Yeah and she's coming. No two ways about it. Done deal. Deal's been done for weeks. Any discussion here is purely academic.

[yaz]

I just started this threat to open a friendly discussion about Wolf. I don't really mind her going too much, I just wanted to see everyone's thoughts. I was speaking for a lot of other people, and posting their concerns as well as my own. Sadly, many replies consisted of name calling, attacks on me personally, or were rude. (Dantheman, Ozwest, G-Wohl, etc)

[Kludge]

I just started this threat to open a friendly discussion about Wolf. I don't really mind her going too much, I just wanted to see everyone's thoughts. I was speaking for a lot of other people, and posting their concerns as well as my own. Sadly, many replies consisted of name calling, attacks on me personally, or were rude. (Dantheman, Ozwest, G-Wohl, etc)

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You guys need to learn some manners. It takes a lot of work for us to restrain ourselves to maintain a civil discussion.

If you'd like to discuss this issue further, a cuddle party will need to be arranged.

[dantheman]

I thought we all here had pretty tough skin and could take some criticism from our own brothers and sisters in the revolution. I hope I'm right. By the way, bashing Gravel has got to stop. I know most of us disagree with a few things from him here and there, but ya know he did do a little like filibuster the renewal of the draft back in the 70s. no biggie or anything...

[Kludge]

I thought we all here had pretty tough skin and could take some criticism from our own brothers and sisters in the revolution. I hope I'm right. By the way, bashing Gravel has got to stop. I know most of us disagree with a few things from him here and there, but ya know he did do a little like filibuster the renewal of the draft back in the 70s. no biggie or anything...

I'm still stricken with awe that he went to a LP debate and then called for universal healthcare.

[FindLiberty]

Honest debate is good, so encourage Naomi to speak and then answer questions / challenges.

I did not read her book, but I have enjoyed many other books by Claire Wolfe...
Does that somehow earn me any cuddle party points?

[LibertyEagle]

The off-topic discussion about health care was split off and moved to The Vent.

[RickyJ]

All this arguing about Naomi Wolf being there is really ridiculous. If you're willing to shut someone out of this movement based on minor

Did you say minor issues? No, Abortion is not a MINOR issue , it is a very MAJOR issue. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness belongs to all, not just those who don't need anyone to take care of them.

I am not going to this march to hear this bitch and will boo her if she has the gall to speak at the Revolution March.

[GigiBowman]

Did you say minor issues? No, Abortion is not a MINOR issue , it is a very MAJOR issue. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness belongs to all, not just those who don't need anyone to take care of them.

I am not going to this march to hear this bitch and will boo her if she has the gall to speak at the Revolution March.

Wow, I guess you have to pick your fights and pick your causes. If abortion is your number one concern than I guess you want to make sure that you never come in contact with a Democrat anywhere, anyhow. You can live your life that way or you can understand that there are differences among us.

This March is about Freedom & Liberty. It's not about abortion, its not a rally for Obama. It's not a rally for Gay Marriage and it's not a rally for 9/11 truth...but I bet we find people from all over the spectrum there. You can spend your entire life hating everyone who doesn't think like you....or you can find the common ground and you can build on that.


and if you're not going to the march because you can't, you can't afford it or you have other obligations....ok, well, that's a real reason...but because Naomi is there....that's an excuse....you should be there if you want to help the cause for freedom. Naomi will be.

This is what Ron Paul has done. This man has brought people from every facet of life, together. He stepped out of the head of the equation and he made this movement about liberty, freedom and peace. Read Naomi Wolf's book and you'll see that she was pointing out to other's that our liberties are being taken away....and though you might not agree with this democrat on her stance on abortion...I bet you'll agree with her on how the government is taking away our freedoms. Next you won't be able to believe in anything because you will soon be told what you should believe.

The hate must end now. The sad thing I have noted about this Revolution is that it's a mixed neighborhood ready to rumble at any second. That is so effing sad.

WAKE UP RON PAUL SUPPORTERS AND UNITE! Stop hating! Stop making more sides and splitting into deeper and wider factions....because the farther apart we split...the easier it will be to lose in the end.

[ronpaulhawaii]

I doubt many of the haters could actually be called supporters. A mix of provocateurs and hangers-on. The common detritus of any popular movement.

[yaz]

Wolf was the best speaker at the march in my opinion but she veered off way too far to the left. Unfortunately, like a couple of the other speakers, she pushed a couple of talking points that focused on her own agenda instead of the RPR.

[AxXiom]

Maybe her speech will be a lecture on porn.

"In the end, porn doesn't whet men's appetites—it turns them off the real thing." by Naomi Wolf

Hey, when her book, "The Beauty Myth" came out this was the crap the feminist movement was peddling,

A commitment to sexual equality with males is a commitment to becoming the rich instead of the poor, the rapist instead of the raped, the murderer instead of the murdered.
Andrea Dworkin


I was to busy hunting camels to listen to her speech so I can only go by what I know but her "Letter of Warning..." book has made important issues accessible to many people who would not otherwise have paid attention.

I have a Pavlovian response to all things liberal and am really trying hard to overcome that-it's limiting and dilutes our power by creating little impotent political cliques. If a person is for restoring the Rule of Law, understands the danger of a fat-assed executive branch right now that is plenty to work together on. We cannot hope to educate others if we don't mingle. You never know, if you don't demean her she might come around. In the meantime she is respected among people innaccessable to us and she definitely has a few things right.

Truth is valuable and the oracle always unworthy.

Now, if you had mentioned that she's a Rhodes Scholar I would have kept my mouth shut.

Ahem..
AxXiom

[AxXiom]

Did you say minor issues? No, Abortion is not a MINOR issue , it is a very MAJOR issue. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness belongs to all, not just those who don't need anyone to take care of them.

I am not going to this march to hear this bitch and will boo her if she has the gall to speak at the Revolution March.

Awwww. C'mon. WWJD?