My parents are solid republicans... 4 months ago they said Ron Paul is a horrible candidate. My folks are 68 and 70... they are not internet surfers. They pretty much are Fox news watchers... I was to until the Judge got hung. (still watch stossel) but that's about it.
I spent an hour trying to convince them, that the MSM is not giving them the whole and true story. So to the internet I take them. I started with 4409 showing the passion they have for RP. Then played the story of the mixed race couple he helped as a doctor. Next played his Imagine speech, then pulled up the official campaign website with all Dr. Paul's points and beliefs....
Well guess who they are voting for?
Why isn't the Tea party all over Ron Paul. his message is EXACTLY what they were demanding 2 years ago,., oh how people conveniently forget/ignore their principles because of brainwashing
People for Ron Paul... our target group to convince is the baby-boomer generation and up. Every person over 60 I encounter ALL hate RP's foreign policy but because of MSM the have NO CLUE to the facts!!!!
PUBLIC OPINION > Ron Paul's Online Support Is Impressive
SodaHead News
2012/03/14 22:38:03
It might seem a little strange that Republican candidate Ron Paul is doing so poorly in the primaries when he seems to have so much public support, but much of that support is online. An article by Yahoo! News suggests Paul's supporters are not nearly as populous in "the real world" as they appear to be online. And as a result, the presidential candidate has virtually no chance of winning. But the Internet is, and will continue to become, an important part of campaigning, so maybe he's on to something. We asked the public if his online support is as impressive as it seems.
Not everyone is impressed, but a narrow majority are. Granted, it's a little tough to objectively gauge an online phenomenon through the Internet, but there's not much else you can do. One reason Paul might be doing so well online, and we'll have more on this in a bit, is that he appeals to young people. One commenter wrote, "He is the only GOP candidate with a significant young following. I think that is impressive for a 76 year old candidate. It is also the reason why he does so much better online. Phone surveys are weighted toward an older demographic. Internet surveys to a younger demographic."
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Yes, libertarians were very impressed, but that's about it on the political spectrum. He failed to impress most liberals, conservatives, and moderates. The libertarian base appears to be his main source of fuel, although he did snag 30%-40% of the rest, which is saying something.
Yes, libertarians were very impressed, but that's about it on the political spectrum. He failed to impress most liberals, conservatives, and moderates. The libertarian base appears to be his main source of fuel, although he did snag 30%-40% of the rest, which is saying something.Teens Take to the Internet
That commenter was right, teens are fond of the Internet support. That doesn't necessarily mean they'd vote for him (though it is a good indicator), but it does mean the Internet campaigning is popular with the kids. Obviously. We'll have to wait another four years to find out how they'd actually vote... That is, if Paul tries again at age 80.
That commenter was right, teens are fond of the Internet support. That doesn't necessarily mean they'd vote for him (though it is a good indicator), but it does mean the Internet campaigning is popular with the kids. Obviously. We'll have to wait another four years to find out how they'd actually vote... That is, if Paul tries again at age 80.Smokers Are Impressed
Oddly enough, smokers were significantly more likely to be impressed with Ron Paul's campaign. Our best guess is that it has something to do with the libertarian tie, especially following that attempt to require graphic warnings on cigarette packages. The government is not looking good to smokers.
Oddly enough, smokers were significantly more likely to be impressed with Ron Paul's campaign. Our best guess is that it has something to do with the libertarian tie, especially following that attempt to require graphic warnings on cigarette packages. The government is not looking good to smokers.If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit our poll about Ron Paul. We'd love to hear from you!
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S and S 2012/03/14 22:58:15
Let's play a game.
What policy position has Ron Paul presented that you disagree with?
I spent an hour trying to convince them, that the MSM is not giving them the whole and true story. So to the internet I take them. I started with 4409 showing the passion they have for RP. Then played the story of the mixed race couple he helped as a doctor. Next played his Imagine speech, then pulled up the official campaign website with all Dr. Paul's points and beliefs....
Well guess who they are voting for?
Why isn't the Tea party all over Ron Paul. his message is EXACTLY what they were demanding 2 years ago,., oh how people conveniently forget/ignore their principles because of brainwashing
People for Ron Paul... our target group to convince is the baby-boomer generation and up. Every person over 60 I encounter ALL hate RP's foreign policy but because of MSM the have NO CLUE to the facts!!!!
He won't commit to bombing Iran. He wants to bring our troops home (where they belong when we aren't at war).
That isn't being an isolationist. That's being logical, it's being a good neighbor, it's being wise enough to know what is better for OUR best interests, as a nation, instead of working & committing our nation to generate more revenue for certain military contractors & fleecing our taxpayers.
Nope.
Ron Paul is the only candidate who's platforms are all for the best interests of our nation. The others are bought & paid for by special interests.
Ron Paul 2012
Jimmy Carter, while being over his head as a President, showed how to calm down potenial wars between middle east countries.
Look at Iowa debates... how many canidates were insisting we IMMEDIATELY BOMB Iran??? Is that what you want without gaining ALL the facts.. or did we forget about the LIES of Iraq???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Communism would never allow people to organize. Does it make any sense whatsoever that a labor union would be allowed in the Soviet Union, N. Korea, China, etc??
All true Libertarians (including Dr. Paul) firmly believe in the people's right to organize.
I'm very happy that you convinced your family of Dr. Paul's platforms because he's a great man. However, I believe that you are also quite misinformed regarding your beliefs.
Ron Paul 2012.
Here's why, the Neocons have co-opted the Tea Party. The modern day Tea Party was started by Dr Paul in 2007. Necons will not admit it, but, check You Tube and look for The Judge and even he admits Dr Paul started the modern Day Tea Party.
I suppose if it was santorum, you'd define those fans as (google santorum's name)
or Newt fans as moon people
or romney as Robama's
Absolutely right.