Ron Paul

As a Democratic voter, some of you may be shocked to learn that I am supporting a Republican candidate.  But to me, I feel that sometimes a candidate, no matter what political party they are a part of, is so powerful in their message, that people want to vote for the person, not the party.  And this political year, that is exactly how I feel.  And after watching numerous Republican debates, there is only one canidate that symbolizes freedom, and everything that can fix our mess of a country.  Ron Paul.  I believe he is the only candidate, from both Democrat and Republican that can turn this country around and bring it back to the prosperity that it deserves.

A quick history about Ron Paul first.  Born in 1935, this 76 year old man has gained a lot of experience and momentum over the years.  Serving in the Air Force as a medical officer and then obstetrician-gynecologist, serving over 4,000 babies, then joining the political area in 1997, and serving his country since then.  He has been a canidate 3 times, and I think this time he will make a lasting impact during the election, whether he wins or not. 

As a master of the Constitution, many voters are turning to him to return to the founder's view on America, while many Republican leaders consider him a foe.  Since his announcement for his bid for president in 2011, he has gained much fame and attention for his political views.  He believes in cutting military spending, which people think will cut defense.  But that is not true.  What he means by cutting military spending is removing troops that are based in allied countries, wasting billions of dollars a year, billions that could be used to protect our own borders.  He also says that not one dime would be taken away from defense because military and defense are two different things.  As a baby doctor, he is pro-life, which I am as well.  And then he has a different view of foreign policy, saying that boming a hostile country is not the answer.  He thinks that opening free trade to these countries will help topple these dictators, and then we won't have a new country born out of hatred because of our involvement. 

So many more things that Paul says relate to Americans.  He has proven time and time again that he warned of the financial crisis, and how if people had listened to him, things right now might be different.  But as a promise to help the economy, he says that 1 trillion will be cut from the deficit after only 1 year in office if he is elected.  Pretty sweet deal, huh?  Why wouldn't you vote for someone that promises that? 

And it appears that Americans and agreeing with me.  Primaries are showing that he is a candidate to watch out for.  He has been a strong candidate, reaching high number of votes, and being a close first, second and third place during the primaries that already took place.  And journalists say that he is actually the only candidate that is even close to beating Obama in the general election.  That is an impressive thing to say.  People also say that he is the "True Conservative".  And I have to agree.  Romney, Ginrich, and Santorum have nothing on Paul when it comes to being conservative. 

Aimee Allen, one of my favorite artists and also a supporter of Ron Paul, made a video supporting him during the 2008 campaign, which also is making a huge impact on the election.  "Revolution" is the theme to Paul's campaign, and it is very fitting.  Watch it below:

So I think that I have said enough to prove that Paul is the right candidate for this country right now.  While there are some things that he has not discussed that I would like for him to mention, such as Solar energy and Same-Sex marriage, he is making more hopeful and realistic promises than any other canidate in the election right now.  And if I had the option to vote for him in the NC primary, I so would!  So Ron Paul, you have my VOTE!  And I hope all of the true Americans reading this will realize this as well and throw your support his way! 

Support Ron Paul during the remaining election buy voting, follow him on Twitter: @RonPaul and buying his theme song by Aimee Allen here.  Start a REVOLUTION!

-Tyler