The Ron Paul Beacon

While I was hanging out at my regular bar in Boston on Saturday, a couple from Maine walked in. They happened to walk by me as I was talking about Ron Paul to a patron next to me, a Navy Medic–I was explaining how the majority of military that have donated to the presidential campaign gave to Ron Paul. Well, this stranger stopped in his tracks and evidently selectively heard me say “Ron Paul,” because as soon as I spoke it he blurted out, “Ron Paul….is that a real person?”

This couple on a weekend vacation from Maine mentioned how they keep seeing Ron Paul signs popping up in their area, specifically, a very large one off a major road or highway that says “Ron Paul?” He had no idea who Ron Paul was, so he asked me, “Who is this guy who’s name I keep seeing?” I replied, “It’s the person I’m voting as the next President of the United States.”

Shortly after that his wife walks over and he says to her excitedly, “Hey, this guy knows who Ron Paul is. He’s a real guy.”

“Noooooooo,” she said in disbelief. I explained that yes, Ron Paul is real. And her husband stated, “Wow, I thought it was someones girlfriend pissed off at their boyfriend,” whatever that was supposed to mean.

Anyway, I continued telling them about who Ron Paul is, why I’m voting for him, and that they should look him up. They said they would. It turns out the Navy Medic I was originally talking to was from Texas and a Ron Paul supporter as well. Who knew?

California

Last week, I was out in California with some of my family experiencing my first time up in the northern section. During my visit, my Uncle and guests were invited to a private wine gathering just outside of San Jose. We ended up sharing our tasting table with a couple in their 60-70s, who turned out to be Ron Paul supporters.

The subject of politics came up, which my Aunt and Uncle dread when I’m around; they’re Hillary supporters and can’t seem to be swayed. I’ve tried and keep trying, which is why they dread it. Anyway, while the group at the table were talking about how disenchanted they were with all current presidential runners, the wife of our new friends said, “you can always choose Libertarian,” to which I excitedly rebuked with “That’s right, Ron Paul 2008.” She jumped out of her chair and offered me a high five and shouted “Ron Paul!” I think my Aunt and Uncle were taken aback, as they’re belief systems have to accept it’s not just nephew that’s supporting this great unknown candidate.

Local Highways

Yesterday, I saw my brother whom I have introduced to Ron Paul a short time ago. He let me know he’s been seeing signs on the highway spelling out “Ron Paul Revolution,” I believe around the 290, 495 or Rte 2 area in Massachusetts. He also let me know he’s been seeing more and more signage around his area of Fitchburg, MA.

The Revolution appears to indeed be growing, and I have to admit I’m shocked the public displays have been having the effect they do. The more they’re seen, the more people will be willing to get on the bandwagon, because the more “popular” he’ll begin to appear. And that should at least give him an aura of authenticity for those that make decisions based on how masses of others decide.

Ron Paul is the most fortunate of all candidates because he has supporters that don’t just believe in him, but are willing to take action to support him. Genuine actions that are not self-served, that are not bought and paid for, but directly from the fiber of their souls. Supporters of other campaigns give me the impression theirs is an alliance founded on fear. Fear of what they could lose, whereas Ron Paul supporters are excited about what his Presidency would allow us to gain. “Ron Paul?” in big letters on the side of the highway is working. Good work, and let’s keep it going