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    The Incredulity of Ron Paul Fanatics

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    COMMENTARY | As anyone who listens to talk radio or reads conservative political commentary knows, there is a certain kind of incredulous zealotry that accompanies the followers of oddball Ron Paul.

    As an example of this, on a Ron Paul fan site (yes, there are fan sites), there is a plethora of his disciples begging him to come speak to them.

    This post in particular brought Beatles-era girls to mind: "Ron Paul PLEASE come to the FL Panhandle! We absolutely LOVE you here. I swear there's a freedom rally/Ron Paul rally every weekend and I would lose my mind if I got to meet you!" [sic]

    OMG!

    This is the kind of fanaticism, which is shown by the girl in black glasses in this video of the Beatles at the Ed Sullivan Theater.

    Another fan site, the Daily Paul, informs Paul-ites to "call in. tell the screener you like good ole boy rick parry..." [sic], referencing the Mark Levin Show. Another contributor advised others to send complaints to affiliate stations about Levin's "negativity toward Ron Paul."

    Even Ron Paul doesn't believe in Ron Paul this much.

    In a recent ABC News interview, reporter Terry Moran asked Paul, "When you lay your head on your pillow at night, do you see yourself in the Oval Office?"

    "Not really," Paul replied.

    At least he's realistic.

    Scrolling down to the comments on the ABC article, Moran has escaped the ire of Paul's devotees.

    Perhaps this undying affection for Paul can be attributed to his desire to legalize all drugs, as Newt Gingrich said during a radio interview with conservative commentator John McCaslin (CBS News). This would explain a lot.

    Paul wrote of legalizing drugs in 2009, according to the fan site. At least his name is attached to this writing and it is attributed to him. Maybe we should ask him, but then he just may deny it later as was the case with his newsletter.

    According to the Dallas Morning News in 1996, Paul "defended his writings in an interview Tuesday. He said they were being taken out of context."

    Now, just as Barack Obama never heard anything Jeremiah Wright said over a period of 20 years, Paul claims to not know what he wrote or didn't write, also for 20 years. Coincidence?

    Even I haven't escaped their wrath. Paul fanatics threatened to report me to Paul. (I thought they were against Big Brother censorship), and apparently I am a closeted gay chicken plucking liberal Romney fan that kicks kittens.

    Who knew?

     
    • fred  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      Yahoo news:very interesting arcticle. too bad you don't practice intelligent journalism. this trash you put out makes for good conversation but most americans can read between your lines. most of your reporters are flunkys from the mainstream of american media. i'm sure they do the best they can but lets face it romney is a boob and most everyone knows it...
    • J  •  Nashville, Tennessee  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      John Hull, John Hull... you got no soul bro. Bet you got a lump of coal where your heart should be. I can't believe that Yahoo posted this editorial because it's a load of cr@p!
    • Chandra  •  Anchorage, Alaska  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      This is not an article, this is not news, this is speculation and ramblings. Why this is presented as news I have no idea...
    • a  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      The major difference between alcohol prohibition in the early 1900s and drug prohibition later was that the citizens were still educated enough in the 20's to know that you needed a constitutional amendment to allow the government to determine what you could put in your body and what you could produce, buy, and sell.

      Whatever your feelings are about the drug issue, your government currently has no authority to wage war on its citizens over the issue.
    • Jacque  •  Wamego, Kansas  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      one of the most unprofessionally written pieces i ever read. not much oversight around here i see.
    • Emmanuel  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      Ha-ha.. Man you corporate tools must be really angry and scared of this guy... It's so funny, now you are taking aim at his supporters. I bet this article has gotten a boat load of hits, just because you put Ron Paul in the title... He has over 500,000 supporters and counting and you think that we all are on drugs or something? We all only want Paul to be president for drugs? Really wake the heck up! First off he's the only peace candidate, only one speaking of putting an end to these wars, putting an end the endless spending... The ONLY candidate who is trying to protect are rights, the only candidate speaking to appeal the "Patriot act: and "NDAA"... Even the war on drugs, you think it's been working? Seriously? How the hell do you have a war against drugs? Just listen to how that sounds? We have like 20% of the worlds criminals n America... Your such a tool, I get so encouraged whenever I read an article like this one, and go to the comments and see nothing but people calling you dumb and ignorant.. The opinion by you media douche bags and the American people are so contrast. That's why he did so good in Iowa and will do go tonight and just did really good on a Poll putting him up against Obama.. All while you guys were giving your best attempt to shut him down, black him out, ignore him and mock him... Look where you are at and look where he is, you are pointing up and laughing....
    • critical guest  •  Surfside, California  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      John Hull is an idiot. People only get excited about legalized drugs but they can't get excited about politics and eliminating the corruption in our government? Every article like yours is just plain wrong and with ideas based on nothing but irrational speculation.

      John Hull, another idiot.
    • BugZ  •  Richardson, Texas  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      "Odd ball" John Hull thinks the war on drugs is working just fine. He thinks we should continue to defend Japan, Korea, Germany, and 57 other countries where we have our troops stationed at a cost of half a trillion BORROWED dollars a year. He thinks that detaining people without trial indefinately is the American way. He thinks that printing money to make up for Federal spending Deficits is a good idea. He thinks that a politician who actually inspires poeple to write in comments against yellow journalism and volunteer their time can not win. That is why he does not support Ron Paul. If you agree with him, vote for Obama, or Romney or Santorum. If you think this country has gone radically wrong, and a radically new direction is called for, your path is clear, . Tell the Republicans and Democrats we are sick and tired and we will not take it any more! If you are sick and tired of the media telling you who can and can not win... Vote for Ron Paul in 2012
    • critical guest  •  Surfside, California  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      You quoted Newt Gingrich, the most corrupt politician running. He may be smart, but that just means he is going to get away with more.

      How do I get a job posting articles for these websites? It can't be too hard.
    • SteveSc  •  Burbank, California  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      Yahoo loves running these negative commentary pieces on Paul. See you at the ballot box Mr Hull.
    • FORGIVENBADBOY  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      Yahoo News could up it's integrity by 25%
      if they'd just Block John Hull from posting anymore blogs
    • Derek  •  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  •  1 mth 12 days ago
      Wow, did a high schooler write this? I'm astonished that there's any unemployment at all in this country because it seems like Yahoo takes in any idiot from the street and gives them a writing job.
    • Jason  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      Yeah, Ron Paul has some zealots - but he also has some incredible smart people who support him as well. Does MENSA mean anything to you?
    • LmP  •  Wells, Maine  •  1 mth 12 days ago
      Do they let just anyone write this drivel?
    • Homer J  •  1 mth 12 days ago
      This might be the worst article I've read on Yahoo. And that says a lot!
    • OverTheRainbow  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      The truth is Ron Paul supporters are smart..they know what is ahead, if Ron Paul..does not win....MORE WARS.....MORE SPENDING......the same old thing. VOTE Ron Paul for real change.
    • bob  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      Again another Yahoo #$%$ that has no base for what he write's, just a sheeple with blinders on. Yep John Hall lets keep the same ole same ole, with out any rights.
    • Liberty  •  Reno, Nevada  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      this writer is a big prick.
    • barbaram  •  San Antonio, Texas  •  1 mth 13 days ago
      paul has NEVER said he's for legalizing any or all drugs. he said the fed govt doesn't have the consitutional right to ban them or the $ to enforce the bans. all social/moral issues should be decided by the states without interference from the feds. he did say that pot is less harmful than alcohol which is legal, addictive & lethal unlike pot which i smoked in college but haven't in a loooooong time so don't go saying i want it legal so i can smoke it.
    • CraigLee  •  Irvine, California  •  1 mth 12 days ago
      Commentary? More like dumbed-down drivel. Self-impressed frivolity is no substitute for intelligent hard work. Perhaps this silly little hack should take a lesson from Washington Times conservative commentator William J. Kelly ("Ron Paul's Surprising Supporters") and actually get out among Paul's supporters and do a little real work.
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