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A Ron Paul Blimp In Every Pot
By Ken LayneDec 7th 2007 7:56AM
Filed Under:eRepublicans, Ads, Featured Stories, Iraq, Dick Cheney, Ron Paul, 2008 President, Tom Tancredo, Fundraising, Ken Layne's Outrage
Then, the Ron Paul army began raising staggering amounts of money for their beloved Texas congressman and anti-war Republican -- more than $4 million during a single day last month, thanks to an online stunt equating the nice old country doctor with the Guy Fawkes-masked urbane terrorist from the movie "V For Vendetta."
Next, the disciples of Dr. Paul went outside, blinked in the harsh sunlight, and found the landscape woefully short on homemade signs and banners supporting their hero.
Organized groups and lone wolves began plastering Ron Paul slogans on any flat or vertical surface. In America's dissatisfied suburbs, Ron Paul posters and signs have become as common as foreclosure notices. Sure, there are a few Obama or Huckabee bumper stickers here and there, but only the Ron Paul faithful paint entire RVs and panel trucks and cargo vans in support of their man. Driving through the lonely Mojave Desert on Interstate 15 last week, I saw an entire roadside mini-mart gas station turned into a massive Ron Paul billboard.
Now, the Paulians have turned their collective gaze skyward. How might the Message of Freedom be brought up to cloud level? What is their secret weapon?
Easy: Just lease a monstrous 200-foot-long blimp for $350,000 a month, plaster it with Ron Paul slogans, and set the beast loose on Washington, New York, Boston and eventually to New Hampshire.The world will know by midnight tonight if enough money has been collected to launch the airship next week. If these maniacs pull it off, I'll be up there in the blimp's gondola as we fly to D.C., where we'll likely find a furious Dick Cheney in his duck-hunting hat, firing his shotgun at the massive craft.
I'll be filing a long story in RADAR Magazine about this weird aerial campaign launched by people with no actual connection to Ron Paul's campaign. What will it all mean? Will every presidential candidate be forced to compete by launching their own terrible airships? Will Mitt Romney just pull out his checkbook and buy the moon?
One day, should the blimp stunt succeed, we may all look back in dull nostalgia at the semi-innocent days when Fred Thompson campaigned with a prop redneck truck, disgraced loser George Allen campaigned with a prop football, and Tom Tancredo campaigned with a prop undocumented Mexican. (Just kidding, Tom. We know you wouldn't be caught dead with one of those dangerous illegals making five bucks an hour doing menial no-benefit jobs.)
Recent Comments
(Page 1 of 26)Brian8:50AMDec 7th 2007
I think Bill was kidding, as this is a very nice and positive article, the humor in it is very good-natured, and as a Paultard I can state unequivocably that I have no problem with it.
Nick8:58AMDec 7th 2007
funny article
CD9:04AMDec 7th 2007
I don't like to be mean or crazy, but do you really think Ron Paul would have gotten anywhere if his supporters would have just played nice? We are in the 11th hour and something has to be done to save the country. Sound nuts? I don't think so.
Sk00L9:10AMDec 7th 2007
RonPaulBlimp.com Check it! The movement still needs a few more dollars by midnight tonight! For those who know what it means to be an American who love liberty and freedom please consider donating! Thank You your love for America will be felt by future generations.
Sk00L9:11AMDec 7th 2007
RonPaulBlimp.com Check it! The movement still needs a few more dollars by midnight tonight! For those who know what it means to be an American who love liberty and freedom please consider donating! Thank You your love for America will be felt by future generations.
MR,DEL9:14AMDec 7th 2007
RUN...PAUL RUN...
unclesweet9:18AMDec 7th 2007
Corporate American does not want Ron Paul he will upset the apple cart,it wont happen .
GARY AKA UNCLESWEET
jenna9:18AMDec 7th 2007
The only thing Ron Paul's supporters are nuts about is FREEDOM!
Rich N.9:19AMDec 7th 2007
I think Ken Layne has no choice but to put some neg. comments about Ron Paul supporters to make it sound fair and balanced. lol
Aaron9:27AMDec 7th 2007
Ron Paul deserves more media coverage then he is getting. I'm sick & tired of hearing about Rudy or Hilliary. It is time that the silent majority is heard. I hope that Ron Paul will finally be taken seriously as we head into elections.
Gene9:31AMDec 7th 2007
I don't know much about Ron Paul but I do know enough about politics, corporate America and the media in the U.S. to know that when the media starts doing this kind of "hatchet job" on a candidate that that candidate is an honest man and the powers that be are afraid enough of an honest that they will began a smear campaign against him. They did it to Ross Perot and to Pat Buchanan. Both of whom were anti-free trade and warned us of the dangers of free trade and open borders - history has proven them both RIGHT not crazy. Now that the media is doing the same type of hatchet job on Ron Paul I know no he must be a candidate who is anti-free trade, anti-open borders and really cares about this country. Thank you to AOLs predictably corrupt corporate news article I ma have found an honest man to vote for!
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Wayne9:42AMDec 7th 2007
With all these people talking about how Ron Paul represents freedom, I decided to at least check him out. Unfortunately I discovered that he is just another Republican who only represents freedom for a select group of Americans. As usual when it comes to Republicans - Gay Americans need not apply (it's the same old story, just dressed up on a different channel).
kim9:42AMDec 7th 2007
I find it very funny that people even listen to him! He wants us to be the USA and have nothing to do with other countries. I know it was a long time ago, so maybe you people have forgotten, but the way Ron Paul speaks,it would be easy for another hitler to move in, because he won't do anything about it. When will we learn from our mistakes. Had we taken action earlier with hitler, we would not have had half the problems we had. The defintion of insanity is doing the same thing over and over agin and expecting a differant result! Let's do something differant!
rusticcharlie9:43AMDec 7th 2007
I'm voting for Ron Paul!!!
Morgaine9:43AMDec 7th 2007
Don't forget everyone. Check out "FreedomRally12-16.org. And "The Boston Tea Party," all happening in Boston on December 16th. Be there to support "Freedom" and "Ron Paul!" His son Rand Paul will be there as well. It will be an awesome gathering at both locations! Ron Paul is like a little Messiah! Smiling. He is so loved because of his courage and honesty and his supporters share many of the same visions. He has our respect because he has earned it!!!!!
Thomas Jefferson9:45AMDec 7th 2007
This is amazing! I hope more people research this great man after this. I've never been so passionate about a presidential candidate in my life. I never thought I would see a presidential candidate that made me want to donate money to their campaign, but I find myself planning to max out ($2300) my contributions on December 16th.
Ron Paul's record proves that he rejects the corrupt practices typical of our fearless leaders in DC. He represents REAL CHANGE. And he reminds us that "WE THE PEOPLE" have the power to force Congress to comply.
This really is a peaceful political revolution. We welcome you to be a part of it.
HLS9:45AMDec 7th 2007
Hey either vote for me..or Ron.he has more backing at this time..so...vote him in. Perhaps we can get a peoples President for a change!
Ernie B9:45AMDec 7th 2007
Looks like they cant hold us back the Revolution has just begun
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Bill8:32AMDec 7th 2007
Why does the poll contain two comments insinuating that Ron Paul supporters are "crazy" and "nuts"? The poll doesn't contain any reasonable, sincere answers, so I'll just answer it here: I think these people are awesome, and I thank them for standing up for LIBERTY, TRUTH, AND JUSTICE, something the other candidates and their supporters only give LIP SERVICE to. GO Ron Paul!