This is and has been the primary reason I have vehemently opposed Ron Paul. Anyone who espouses racist bigotry or stands idly by while others do in his name is not fit to be dog catcher, let alone President of the United States. Phil Klein of the Washington Examiner is correct when he writes:
Rick Perry and Mitt Romney have both attacked each other for what was written in their respective books. If either of those books had included a number of overtly racist statements, their candidacies would be over before they started.
This is an excellent article from The Atlantic that echoes my views completely. I hope you’ll read it.
The Story Behind Ron Paul’s Racist Newsletters – Michael Brendan Dougherty – Politics – The Atlantic.
Paul’s naive anti-war stance is troublesome and dangerous for our nations and the world that our country bravely leads. But when Paul dispassionately lets crank conspiracy theories and racist commentary represent his views he stands to harm not some foreign impoverished and oppressed peoples, he stands to harm Americans, in some cases the most vulnerable of all Americans. Republicans can’t be so blind to the harm this man represents to the party. They must reject him outright and call him what he is…not representative of our values.
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M Schuett blah blah blah 
Your an idiot. Just saying…
I’m sorry for that emmotional outburst. Your not an idiot. Your actually a really cool guy.
If I could deleate that comment, I would.
As you can see, I really support Dr. Paul because of his ethics and being the most anti rasist canidate out there.
The other canidates are Anti Muslims and Anti Gay.
Dr. Paul believe’s in freedom for all.
And those old newsletters do not represent his beliefs at all.
This article is slanderist towards Dr. Paul.
Jeff, Thank you for your comments and your apology. However the zealotry that is so much of the Paul campaign is a huge part of his turn-off. Zealotry by definition refers to a person of “uncritical enthusiasm”; which perfectly describes the Paul supports. If you read the article it carefully points out that Paul or the author of the racist statements in the newsletter baring his name may not be racist. Instead they may just be trying to appeal to racists (at the time the newsletters were published). And since the newsletter pocketed Paul well over $1-million over time as well as a fairly large group of followers, its not a stretch AT ALL to point out he either harbors racist views or tolerates those who do. Either way, its absolutely unacceptable to me and I’m hoping a lot of other Americans.
The Zealotry isn’t so much for Ron Paul as it is for the Ideals he embodies, of self ownership individual liberty and everything that’s enshrined in the Constitution.
We just want our republic back.
Zealotry in support for Ron Paul would be awesome!
If it actually existed based on the described definition.
The thing is… Ron Paul supporters are the MOST CRITICAL
Which is why the are voting for Ron Paul.
People are told they are suposed to support a flip flopper, or a washed out old house leader because thats who the media supports.
Doesn’t that sound like Zealotry for the other candidates?
You see Michael… Most americans are Zealots for their candidates because that is the way they were trained. You actually know this…
People are so wrapped up in their lives to spend any significant time studying all the real issues with inflation, economics, and having a central banking system which prints money devaluing the money in circulation causing inflation.
We have college students who are being taught inflation is a good thing. A GOOD THING. It’s not a good thing. It’s a hidden tax on the poor and middle class because prices rise and paychecks stay the same.
Inflation also wipes out the value of americans trying to save their money. Forcing them to use the stock market and other investments to get ready for retirement. Which if you don’t know what your doing… is just another form of gambling and hoping.
The supporters for Ron Paul have opened their eyes to the truth… and they really looked at the situation we are currently in.
They also looked at what we have received from the past 12 years. And where we are headed if we continue doing the same stuff, electing the same leaders.
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” – Albert Einstein.
Ron Paul supporters look in amazement that others don’t have their eyes open to see this truth.
Folks need to form their own opinions… Which is the reason for so much Ron Paul Support.
The only candidate that does not rely on zealots rooting for him.
Americans are currently given their opinions to them in sound bites and spin. And fear is brought on them if they voice any opinion outside the “norm” of what society and the news gives them. I resent this. Big Time.
Fear is being used against the supporters for Ron Paul.
It’s sad.
Ron Paul will win the Caucus and will win the election to be president.
Here is his issues and this is where he stands.
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/the-issues/
Whats wrong with his beliefs?
Michael, I think your own bigotry is showing. I don’t believe from your comments, or this article, that you know who is supporting Ron Paul or what they really believe and frankly am very surprised, from what I know of you, at the way you attack them.
Oriana, I am completely intolerant of ALL racists and as this article adequately points out Paul is or is tolerant of racists. I am bigoted against racists.
This article does nothing but pull a few quotes out of 20 year old newsletters. As you are well aware anything can be misleading out of date and context, so until the full text is produced how does it adequately point out anything? Are you so intolerant that a discussion of race is proof of racism?
You may believe what you choose, but perhaps you should choose a more reliable source of information to base beliefs on.
http://rightwingnews.com/election-2012/statement-from-fmr-ron-paul-staffer-on-newsletters-anti-semitism/
I’m sorry Oriana. But you don’t want me to start producing ALL the many and worse quotes that exist from the Ron Paul Newsletter. There are a lot more and a lot worse than just these few quotes. I invite you to do your own investigating. 🙂
So you admit the article doesn’t adequately make your point, you need all the many and worse quotes….from where? The original Newsletters in context? I’ve looked for them and haven’t been able to find them. Aren’t you the least bit concerned that your stance comes entirely from hearsay?
No I’m not. I’m sorry, but we’re going to have to agree to disagree. Paul’s history is well documented and The Atlantic is not some fly-by-night publication. Besides his racist comments (in his Newsletter) his history of voicing wild conspiracy theories is also widely known. He’s one who believes 9-11 was America’s fault. He’s said the CIA was responsible for the 1993 Trade Center bombings. I believe many Paul supporters are unaware of many of these crazy aspects of Paul because he has never been considered a serious threat for the nomination. But as his profile grows ALL these things will be more widely reported and his support will wane. Even if all these things are “hearsay” his desire to return to a 19th Century Banking system and his dangerous foreign policy positions including complete indifference to Iran getting a nuclear weapon, and his total lack of support amongst lawmakers (he doesn’t play well with others) make him completely unelectable. And lastly, at 78 years old its a fair concern to wonder if he could even finish his term as President. Having said all that, I am solidly convinced that Paul either allowed, tolerated or turned a blind eye to racist and anti-semitic rhetoric done in his name 15-20 years ago. Whatever his motivation, THAT I cannot ever support.
It is sad to see you feel that way. Obviously you don’t like the man if hearsay is all it takes to solidly convince you of racism. I have found an interesting article that puts those quotes in context of the original newsletters, but clearly sharing it with you would be useless as your prejudices have allowed you to determined your own truth.
Like I said I don’t believe what this article discusses is hearsay. And I’m saddened that you would use such incendiary language to describe very legitimate views.