We've known for quite some time that Ron Paul is a "9/11 Truther" (or at least supported by those who are)--one who believes that 9/11 was done with the knowledge or complicity of the Bush administration. Now he's agreeing that conspiracies that have not yet happened will in fact come to pass:
Speaking to The Alex Jones Show, the Texas Congressman was asked his opinion on Cindy Sheehan's recent comments that the U.S. is in danger of a staged terror attack or a Gulf of Tonkin style provocation that will validate the Neo-Con agenda and lead to the implementation of the infrastructure of martial law that Bush recently signed into law via executive order, as well as public pronouncements from prominent officials that the West needs terrorism to save a doomed foreign policy.
"I think we're in great danger of it," responded the Congressman, "We're in danger in many ways, the attack on our civil liberties here at home, the foreign policy that's in shambles and our obligations overseas and commitment which endangers our troops and our national defense."
He believes that a terror attack will be staged to allow the evil Neo-cons of the Bush administration unimpeded access to attack Iran.
OK, I've had serious issues with Ron Paul's campaign. Besides his hypocrisy on earmarks and other issues, he's pretty much been...well, sane. Now, I'm not quite sure.
Here we have a presidential candidate (sure, one who is polling at 0%) who is saying on the record that he believes the current administration is capable of faking a terror attack, which will kill people, simply to advance their ideology. That's not campaigning, that's in the realm of JFK conspiracy theorists and Heavens Gate.
I was a huge critic of Bill Clinton and his policies -- including his non-action when the embassies and the USS Cole were attacked. I would never, ever, suggest that Clinton was capable of staging an attack to push his policies through. Maybe I'm naive in that assumption about any government official, but for Ron Paul to even consider this -- let alone say it out loud and on the air--is inconceivable to the average American.
Ron Paul's campaign has attracted a large Internet following, one that is boisterous and vocal (watch the comments to this post), but to think that they could defend this is preposterous and downright scary. The thought of the Ron Paul Brigades in tin hats is, of course, amusing though.
Reader Comments ( Page 15 of 22)
211. A few untruths in your article. First, if Ron Paul was polling 0%, then you wouldn't be writing about him and his non-existant followers. Second, Dr Paul is not a truther.
I am a RP supporter and I am a 911 truther. I can not accept the fact that I witnessed a mass murder but there was no murder investigation. Maybe, if I hadn't seen the victims hurling themselves 100 stories onto the pavement or the brave firemen who marched fearlessly into the buildings to their ultimate demise. Maybe, I could let it go, but I did see and it was burned into my soul. Guiliani makes me want to vomit everytime I see him.
Max Fortres at 9:23AM on Jul 15th 2007
212. It's okay Scott... we know you have to make up nonsense and throw in the obligatory "Heaven's Gate"/"tinfoil hat" quip (because yeah... Heaven's Gate and JFK are *so* interchangeable) because Paul is actually getting broad-spectrum support without having to whore himself out, like whatever other Republicrat tool you and AOL would prefer. Don't worry, when this country is finally taken back, we won't hold your idiocy against you.
Chris at 9:40AM on Jul 15th 2007
213. I have read a few posts and I have a couple answers for you. Although sanctioned and planned by the Neocons the 9/11 operation was carried out by Zionist agents of the Mossad. The reason the Zionist controlled media won't report the truth is that it was a Zionist false flag. The false hijackers were purported to be Saudi's because it was a Zionist op and that's who Israel really wanted us to invade. Ron Paul knows that the only reason to tow a delapitated,scrap heap like the USS Enterprise into an overcrowed Persian Gulf would be for a false flag operation. Sink the Enterprise and lose 4000 service men and we have WW3. Remember the Enterprise will be the battle cry as they reinstitute the draft as hundred of thousands of new recruits march to their deaths. When we elect Dr Paul, he will put an end to the war machine, the IRS, homeland security, the federal reserve, United Nations, and the North American Union. Dr Paul has won every legitimate poll and is an odds on favorite in Las Vegas to win. So we do have Hope For America, after all.
Max Fortres at 10:03AM on Jul 15th 2007
214. Thanks for this AOL corp "article".
Now I'm definitely voting for Ron Paul.
horvath104 at 10:16AM on Jul 15th 2007
215. Paul is a conspiracy theorist for citing precedent? Weak case, Scott.
illusionallyricz at 11:35AM on Jul 15th 2007
216. Ron Paul is not a 9/11 "truther".
That being said, I have a question for Scott.
Since when is it a problem or unbecoming of an individual or group to advocate for "truth"?
Anyone whose read the 9/11 commission report and has done ANY reserch at all on the subject knows that the 9/11 commission report is contrived.
Do you actually believe those buildings collapsed due to fire? That, my friend, is "far fetched".
I dont claim that the bush administration did this, but, I do know that the American People have not been given the full story. I don't think that there is anything wrong with advocating for that.
Why not release the full content of the pentagon tapes, instead of four frames? What are they hiding?
Kevin Gray at 11:53AM on Jul 15th 2007
217. wow, aol-propaganda filth
David at 11:52AM on Jul 15th 2007
218. Ron Paul is no doubt mindful of the increased "chatter" among neoconsercatives as of late.
Well,let's take a look at some of the comments made by various neocons over the last few weeks, and you tell me if you think the last thing they want is for another terrorist attack to take place on US soil.
These comments should be of great concern to every man, woman, and child wishing to live their lives in peace.
Recently, former Senator and current Lobbyist Rick Santorum was quoted as saying:
“between now and November, a lot of things are going to happen, and I believe that by this time next year, the American public’s going to have a very different view of this war, and it will be because, I think, of some unfortunate events, that like we’re seeing unfold in the UK. But I think the American public’s going to have a very different view....”
Dennis Milligan, head of the Arkansas GOP, who describes himself as “150 percent” behind Bush and his Iraq war, said in an on-the-record interview with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette:
“At the end of the day, I believe fully the president is doing the right thing, and I think all we need is some attacks on American soil like we had on [Sept. 11, 2001], and the naysayers will come around very quickly to appreciate not only the commitment for President Bush, but the sacrifice that has been made by men and women to protect this country.”
On Fox News Thursday Bill Kristol said:
"I think the president's going to have to take military action there [Pakistan] over the next few weeks or months. ... Bush has to disrupt that sanctuary."
On July 11, Michael Chertoff said:
"If you get to complacency then I guarantee you we will lose the race with the terrorists"
Far from sounding as if they are working tirelessly to prevent another attack, they seem to be praying for one.
slingshot at 12:08PM on Jul 15th 2007
219. What a sophomoric little hit-job. Are we really such fools in your eyes? Yet, such a shallow diatribe lacks the credibility to affront at human level. But, I'm afraid, you have insulted every other species which suckle their young.
You are a rank shill for the status quo. Your pestilent enthusiasm to bring down a real American, Ron Paul, belies a glaring fear of him and the masters who sway your quill. You're a pathetic, insipid, sycophantic wisp and your copy is repugnant.
You Sir, are no patriot. And you, together with the aid of most of the other useless, phony, mainstream-media-groomed, hero-worshiped, corporate-slave "candidates", could not wipe the sweat off Ron Paul's balls.
Remember the Liberty!
mike williams at 12:42PM on Jul 15th 2007
220. Ron Paul is the only true conservative in the race for President, other than maybe Tom Tancredo and Duncan Hunter. That is the obvious reason why he gets slammed so much.
Being persecuted for righteousness' sake is actually a grand honor indeed. Thanks for your article Scott.
Not sure if I will continue visiting this site though. Go Ron Paul!
http://www.RonPaul2008.com
RJM at 1:13PM on Jul 15th 2007
221. Oh so typical. People that believe liars and thieves are either one of them or so mentally flaccid as to doubt reality beyond what is spoon fed to them.
Heres a question scotty...
The "Peace Dome" (as it is now called) was at ground zero in Hiroshima and was subject to the most intense heat, shock waves, and radiation ever seen on this planet. The city burned for days.....yet it stands with it's STEEL skeleton to this day. But when we doubt that jet fuel can topple a building in under an hour...we require tin foil?.......Hmmmmm. Intelligence seeks answers Ignorance fears answers.
logician stasis at 1:14PM on Jul 15th 2007
222. Let's not be so hard on the author of this piece. You must understand that he is trying to get a job with the corporate mainstream newsmedia. Of course he's going to slander Ron Paul.
He shoud'nt be taken too seriously.
slingshot at 10:17PM on Jul 15th 2007
223. This feeble attempt at slamming Ron Paul is testament to the fact that he speaks truths that others would not dare to utter.
A major implicit message of hatchet-man Scott is that there is nothing to question in the events of 9/11. There are no inconsistencies in the Official Story of that day that contradict the laws of physics. The government and it's agencies had no prior knowledge and the 9/11 Commission Report uncovered all the relevant facts. Therefore, case closed.
If, by now, you find yourself calling those who question the Official Story, "Tin Foil Hat Conspiracy Theorists", without yourself checking out the actual physical evidence that supports such questioning, then you are in denial and there's probably no hope that you will be saved from your own ignorance. Even within the 9/11 Truth Movement there are vast differences of opinion at times as to which scenarios are the most plausible, yet they all agree that the Official Version is by far the least plausible.
The stale tactic being used here by Scott, of lumping Ron Paul in the "Conspiracy Camp", is so worn out that it no longer works on anyone with functioning synapses. One would only have to study the real history of this world to know that secret deals made by a powerful few (a condensed definition of a conspiracy) is how every major event has been crafted for the world stage. Yet anyone who dares to expose the corruption of the day always runs the risk of ridicule or worse. Ron Paul is someone who is courageous enough to risk speaking the truth. Meanwhile, people like Scott, who are obviously blinded by their own twisted motives, take the intellectually lazy approach of hurling insults, because that's easier than actually thinking for ones self.
ProfessorPoopyPants at 1:30PM on Jul 15th 2007
224. There is recent mainstream scholarship that calls in to question the official story of the JFK assassination. I'm not sure what the truth is.
The number one reason I support Ron Paul is because of the national debt. He also is a lot like my grandfather who was a doctor in the military, went to Duke medical school, was a libertarian.
I will vote for him and give him money. Tin foil hats are a conspiracy to give people Alzheimer's.
Skylar Saveland at 1:59PM on Jul 15th 2007
225. Who the hell is "Scott" and how did he get a job writing a blog here?
Dear Scott,
Your knowledge of global events and world history is painfully naive. Please do yourself and your country a service and either educate yourself or stop writing.
Do some research and you'll discover that ALL governments deceive their people... even to the extent of causing the deaths of their own citizens... and yes, this even happens in countries that claim to be "free."
You seem to think that this truth is somehow laughable or ridiculous, which clearly demonstrates that you have surrendered your ability to think critically to those in positions of authority.
For example, if a respected "government official" or "expert" were to hand you an orange and tell you it was an apple, you'd bite right through the pulp.
It's a sad day in America when people have this much faith in the benevolence of government officials.
Sean at 2:23PM on Jul 15th 2007