| Ron Paul Supporters are Not Terrorists |
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Open Letter to CNN and Glenn Beck Dear Sirs, CNN and Glenn Beck recently aired an inflammatory and misleading piece comparing Ron Paul supporters to terrorists. Mr. Beck’s irresponsible association has already led to impassioned responses from the large, peaceful and growing Ron Paul community, including a call to boycott CNN’s sponsors, and an eloquent response from a former US Marine. I was heartened by the Marine’s response. I fully support and encourage the boycott efforts. With this letter, I am also urging everyone within the Ron Paul community to write directly to CNN, requesting that your network and Glenn Beck issue a retraction, clarification and an apologyto Ron Paul and the peaceful Ron Paul community for your wrongful and damaging characterization. On November 5th, nearly 40,000 hard working Americans donated an average of $98 to Ron Paul’s campaign for president, resulting in one of the biggest one-day online political fundraising events ever. We did it because we are tired of mainstream networks such as yours ignoring us. We did it with the intention of making a news splash so large that you could no longer pretend we do not exist. Our efforts succeeded beyond our wildest expectations, but Mr. Beck’s recent piece has revealed your true colors. You did something shameful. You chose to portray 40,000 upstanding Americans as terrorists. I find it tragically ironic that Glenn Beck chose a segment called, “A Nation Divided” to compare the peaceful actions of fellow American citizens to terrorists. Mr. Beck’s actions only contribute to the division in this country. Calling this large group of peaceful Americans terrorists is an absolute disgrace, especially in a post-911 America when the Military Commissions Act allows the president, at his sole discretion, to name any American an “enemy combatant.” Your network and Glenn Beck may think it is funny to play fast and loose with this kind of language, but I take this very, very seriously. Nothing could be more divisive than to call fellow law-abiding Americans “terrorists.” Is this how far your network has sunk in its desperate grab for ratings? Shame on you. Shame on you and your editors, for selling out the foundations of our country so readily and so cheaply. In his piece Mr. Beck erroneously stated that Dr. Paul’s November 5th fundraising was done “to commemorate Guy Fawkes.” What is your source for this statement? This statement is factually incorrect, and I hereby request that you produce your source, or retract it. With this single incorrect fact, Beck goes on to spin an entire piece that only amplifies and distorts his disinformation. Later in the piece, CNN’s guest, David Horowitz, speaking of Ron Paul, says: “I think it is very significant that he chose Guy Fawkes as an image.” This so clearly misinformed that it would be laughable if not for its seriousness. Is it your network's standing policy to allow such woefully misinformed guests on all of your “news” shows? How can you expect informed citizens to believe any of your future program guests if you allow such egregious errors go unchecked and uncorrected? Ron Paul and his official campaign had nothing to do with the organization of this day, so it is impossible that Ron Paul was the one to “choose Guy Fawkes as an image.” Please do not assume that all Americans are complete idiots, nor that we will stand by passively as you broadcast such lies. Your poorly researched, factually incorrect, sensationalist opinion is exactly what is dividing America and driving citizens from networks such as yours to the unimpeachable honesty and integrity exemplified by Dr. Ron Paul and his peaceful campaign for president. I hereby request that you issue a retraction, clarification and apology to Dr. Paul and his grassroots supporters. Without it, your network will continue its accelerating slide towards the realm of complete irrelevance in the minds of informed Americans. Sincerely,
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1. 15-11-2007 12:30 Glenn Beck is a pretty good example of the things that are so very wrong with our country today. Honesty and humility clearly mean nothing to this man. He seems to represent the worst of the worst in American culture, juxtaposed against Dr. Ron Paul, who represents the awesome potential the American spirit has. That Paul does it in such a peaceful and humble manner is amazing to me. I suppose we should feel sorry for Beck, but I'm just not as forgiving as Dr. Paul is. Guest 2. 15-11-2007 12:42 As a senior citizen supporter of Dr. Paul, I was almost driven to having a stroke (my wrist monitor could not register) when Beck insinuated that I was a terrorist. No apology in the world can ever repair this insult to my patriotism. Guest 3. 15-11-2007 12:56 Austin, TX This man is a yellow journalist and a propagandist and his job essentially is to mislead and confuse well-meaning conservatives about the truly important issues facing our nation, and also to reinforce the Left/Right paradigm, which serves to keep Americans blind to or divided about the tyranny that is quickly enveloping our country. Guest 4. 15-11-2007 13:02 Austin, TX Because of Glenn Beck's slanderous and naive remarks re: Ron Paul supporters, I have notified Ameritrade that I am transferring my account, sent Walgreen's a letter letting them know that I will no longer do business with them, and will not renew my Verizon Wireless contract when it expires in December. Unfortunately, the only things that matter to media-types such as Glenn Beck are ratings and advertising dollars. I will no longer watch/listen to Glenn Beck nor will I support his advertisers and CNN. Guest 5. 15-11-2007 13:07 Austin, TX The budget should be balanced, the treasury refilled, public debt reduced, the arrogance of officialdom tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands curtailed, lest Rome become bankrupt." -Cicero 63 BC Guest 6. 15-11-2007 13:13 Austin, TX compr0, You said it.. yellow journalism. If Glenn Beck had his way, the targets of his abuse would be rounded up and sent to internment camps until after the election. Guest 7. 15-11-2007 13:18 Ignore Beck The guy is a loser and not worthy of our time. Just change the channel when he comes on. Guest 8. 15-11-2007 13:39 Beck Is A Danger To All Who Expect The T I Wrote Them. What A Bunch Of Self Important Shlubs !!! I Saw Mr. Slander Interview An Expert In The Economy, A Man Who Makes His Living Off Of knowing What Is Going On, And When He Said That the Government Was Hiding The Fact That We Are In As State Of hyper Inflation At The Upper Levels, soon To Be The Lower (you and I), He Laughed At Him. Doom Approaches; And Children Play As If Nothing Is Wrong. Guest 9. 15-11-2007 13:52 Beck Is A Danger To All Who Expect The T I'd say Dr. Ron has more to fear from MWC than CNN. Guest 10. 15-11-2007 13:57 open letter to cnn and mr. beck Just when you think the MSM couldn\'t get worse,Your network manages to find a way.You and MR.Beck have proven what we have always assumed.Your commentaries are nothing but lies to mislead the American people to instill fear[terrorism] and separate Americans.You condemn conspireacy theories even though the results of this piece will lead to more of them and Mr. Beck is well aware of this.Dr. Paul is a honest statesman with no hidden agenda.His supporters have no special interists.You have no shame.I Just added CNN to the blocked channels in my home. :( Guest 11. 15-11-2007 13:58 Air Head Benn Beck and his ilk are very inspiring to us dummies. Long live Benn Beck. I need reason to get up in the morning. Guest 12. 15-11-2007 14:07 13. 15-11-2007 16:43 The guy Ya your surprised the MSM is all about Mind Scaulpture don't expect anything of value Guest 14. 15-11-2007 16:45 I'm a terrorist????!!! I have never gotten so mad as I was about this smear piece! Rupert Murdoch and his Faux News make me sick! That honest people who want honest government are maligned in this way- We need a president like Ron Paul! I just hope it's not too late. Guest 15. 15-11-2007 17:12 I'm a terrorist????!!! what bothers me the most is that CNN should have fired this man as soon he was off the air. with all the terrorist talk on the tv and radio he should have known better. CNN is off of my television and I won't turn it back on till Beck is gone. We are a retired military family that supports Ron Paul and we are absolutely flabergasted to be called terrorist. Guest 16. 15-11-2007 18:04 I'm a terrorist????!!! Thanks God for the internet, I wiil watch the news channels with disdan after the elections. I will never trust them again. 75% of adult get most of their news from the internet. The MSM are fighting for their lives. Feeding the masses with lies is all they have, because the truth would expose their agenda. If Ron Paul doesn't get in office the internet will be next. Guest 17. 15-11-2007 18:20 A terrorist???!!! As a CNN viewer, I dem I am usually a calm and understanding person, but I'm sorry, I must boycott this man, and I will not accept a simple apology, I ask this man to be fired for comparing peaceful supporters of a candidate that this man doesn't agree with as TERRORISTS?! I had family working in a building that if they wouldn't have evacuated would have died in 9/11, I was terrified, now this man calling me a terrorist?! I demand he be fired! Guest 18. 15-11-2007 18:42 How Could You So Cnn How long till the goverment shows up at my doorstep and makes me and my children disappear as enemy combatent's because we support Ron Paul the only conservative in the race. This used to be the land of the free and now we have to try to explain to our children that they are an enemy of the state because of the comments you allowed Glenn Beck to say without any proof of such. I'm not a terrorist and neither are any of the Ron Paul supporters. It is you who are the terrorist by the propaganda you spew on television. Guest 19. 15-11-2007 19:50 How blatantly obvious its all become The media is so far up the corporate machine's ass they don't even try to hide it anymore. Anyone who is against the Federal Reserve and the IRS and is for the constitution and personal freedom gets my vote. If that makes me a terrorist, then I guess that's what I am. Guest 20. 16-11-2007 04:18 Iraq War & National Debt The national debt is now over 9 TRILLION dollars ($9,118,252,055,100)…quite a legacy to leave to children and grandchildren. Since when has it been acceptable to spend so irresponsibly? Have any of you taught your children or grandchildren such gross abuse and irresponsibility? Well, our government IS teaching them this fiscal irresponsibility The estimated population of the United States is 303,521,314 so each citizen's share of this debt is $30,041.55 (That includes your infant children and grandchildren) See more details here: http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/ A large chunk of that 9 TRILLION dollar debt is held Internationally in the form of U.S. Treasury securities (misnomer for your pocket book!!!). The U.S. Treasury statistics indicate that, at the end of 2006, foreigners held 44% of federal debt held by the public.[30] About 66% of that 44% was held by the central banks of other countries, in particular the central banks of Japan and China. See details here: http://www.fms.treas.gov/bulletin/index.html http://www.gpoaccess.gov/usbudget/fy08/pdf/spec.pdf We are almost at 4,000 fatalities of U.S. Soldiers in the falsely named war called “Operation Iraqi Freedom.” See details here: http://projects.washingtonpost.com/fallen/ Approximately 1/3 of this 9 TRILLION dollar debt can be attributed to the senseless Iraq War that has not made the people of that country any more free and has not made it any safer, but rather much more dangerous. There have been tens of thousands of civilian deaths and the country has been flooded with money and weapons from extremists outside the country. It is also a war that has put Iran backing Shiite majority in control. World famous economists John Meynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek had it right (The gain of government however is really the gain of the Federal Reserve controlled by the central bankers) : “The best way to destroy the capitalist system is to debauch the currency. By a continuing process of inflation, governments can confiscate, secretly and unobserved, an important part of the wealth of their citizens.” -John Maynard Keynes “I do not think it is an exaggeration to say history is largely a history of inflation, usually inflations engineered by governments for the gain of governments.“ Friedrich August von Hayek Ron Paul is the only candidate talking about this gross fiscal irresponsibility and debauchery of our currency. He is the only candidate, or congressman for that matter, who has addressed this issue for that last 30 years serving as a Congressman in Texas. Watch the video at the very bottom of this page (scroll all the way down) entitled “The Federal Reserve” to understand further how we have gotten into this fiscal nightmare: http://www.teaparty07.com/ Guest 21. 16-11-2007 07:29 Iraq War & National Debt Who are the terrorists but those who want to change how we live.It seems the neocons and the likes of Glenn Beck have been trying to do this through exploiting terror and thus they have become terrorist in their own way. They seem to be motivated to control us in order to push their agendas.It is not entirely clear what these agendas are,but they seem to benefit those who sponsor the Glen Beck types. We Ron Paul supporter want to remove oppression and abuses created by the exploitment of terror threats by those currently in goverment and parts of the corporate controlled media. Ron Paul's supporters want to remain free in a sensibly governed country.We do not wish to sacrifice our liberty for security and end up with niether.Living in a police state is not what America is about,sensible citizens who are true patriots know this. We can fight terrorism and other threats while remaining free.We are indeed the land of the free and home of the brave.We cannot cower to any foe foriegn or domestic that threatens our way of life.Terrorist of any kind cannot win if we do not allow them to change how we live. We Ron Paul supporters wish to bring positive change in an orderly way.It is however difficult in a corrupted system.The frustrations some feel make them call for drastic measures,but those who follow Dr. Paul's message believe using non violent methods is the best and proper way to achieve the goal of a better America. Glenn Beck has earned his pay check like so many other misimforming meat puppets in the mainstream media.They are losing or have lost all credibility.It is going to cost their sponsors more and more as people realize their betrayal of the American people.We will vote more and more with our wallets-hows that for a non violent way to enact change! Guest 22. 16-11-2007 09:05 Iraq War & National Debt I think many people have not realized the ramifications of Mr. Beck\'s out-landish statement. I am a senior citizen and have operated a day-care for 16 years. Ron paul signs are all over my property. I may be affected financially by this irresponsible talk. Has the campaign thought about this. I think more should be done legally. I know I\'m not the only one. Guest 23. 16-11-2007 09:35 You can smell the fop sweat dripping off the MSM's talking heads as they desperately hope that the poll numbers hold and keep them from looking like fools. Or worse. Guest 24. 18-11-2007 10:07 People are finally waking up... I think what's got them worried is that so many of Ron Paul supporters that vote is that many of us grew up in the 60's and 70's. We remember the wonder years, the Kennedy assasination, Martin Luther King's march on Washinton, sit-ins, the Kent State massacre, Vietnam, Woodstock, and turn on-tune in-drop out. We are the voters now and our children. We don't automatically trust the government and main stream media. The internet has changed everything and msn is losing it's grip on propaganda. My 20 year old son and all his age group grew up on the internet, not TV. There is an urgent sense on both sides that it's now or never. I pray every day that the Lord and Lady will send a flock of angels to protect Ron Paul because we remember what happens to people who rattle the status quo. I believe the second American Revolution has begun. Long live the rEVOLution!! Guest 25. 18-11-2007 20:50 Letter to Glenn Beck Glen Beck, I have listened to you for more than a year, and for the most part, I’ve been in agreement with your positions regarding the Constitution, Our Borders, "The Mainstream Media", etc. I've drawn the line however after viewing your interview with David Horowitz. It was pure, unadulterated "Bull Crap"! I am not a spammer, ronbot, or terrorist. I pay my taxes, I support our troops at home and abroad. I love my children, I love animals, I love my country, I love my community, I love my home. I'm educated, I'm a thinker, I'm a thinker enough to see through the fear. The fear that you might possibly loose your job as a "rodeo clown" if you were to even mention a whiff of support for one of the most courageous and truthful men running for president that any of us can remember. I see through the fear that your conscience might have been sold to the highest bidder. I'm a person who is broken hearted having witnessed the past seven years of lies, incompetence, arrogance, secrecy, and deceit. I am one who is no longer buying your brand. You talk a pretty good game and come across as being so informed. One who speaks up for the values that once made America a truly shining example to the world. One who speaks of the incredible potentials we all have as human beings. Bravo, but it's not funny anymore. I hear ringing tones of double speak. On November 5th, over 40,000 folks like myself sent a message to the nation. Maybe now you realize there are far more of us than you and the folks at the top of every constipated alphabet infotainment conglomerate realize. Regardless, your inappropriate remarks pointed at myself and my fellow "peaceful" Ron Paul supporters as being terrorists, was way out of line. If you would’ve done your homework, you’d have found that folks supporting Ron Paul’s campaign are NOT a bunch of toothless back woods, pot smokein’, disenfranchised trailer trash “libertarian” banjo players who’re lookin’ to pick a fight. If you would’ve done your homework, you would have found some of the best people you’d ever have the privilege to meet and in no way shape or form would ever warrant having our military unleashed upon. Shame on you Glenn Beck... Ron Paul supporters compile one of the most diverse demographic spectrums imaginable. Real people with real and informed concerns that cover all ages, colors, economic backgrounds, political parties and persuasions. We’re a great pile of folks who don't have their eyes wide shut. We represent a true melting pot of people and ideas... For example, individuals within all branches of our military have donated more money to Ron's Paul’s campaign than any other candidate, period. Look it up... I'm one of many who've come to Ron's message having voted as a Democrat in the past. I find myself in good company with fellow Republicans, Independents, Libertarians and others who won't stomach any more dog and pony shows from the bar coded, cookie cutter, purchased at the point of sale candidates or elected officials. Personally I'll be damned to support any candidate on either side of the isle, who all think tank at the same country club. I won't throw my vote away ever again. And where is your conscience Glenn? Could it have been offered in trade for a seat at the table of the washed? If you really came from the humble beginnings as you claim, then you and I have something in common. But this is where we part company. I've canceled my Glenn Beck insider subscription two days ago. I've sent letters and phone messages voicing my opinions in response to your comments and remarks to all of your advertisers except GM. GM is on my list today. Thanks for a few laughs. Good day sir. Guest 26. 22-12-2007 12:01 Letter to Glenn Beck Sadly, Intimidation works. Especially with cowards like Glen Beck. It may have been the thing that got Glen Beck to treat Ron Paul civilly. I'm not justifying it. But it is a fact. AIPAC uses soft intimidation all the time. And look at history(and how it was changed by simple intimidation).. Blowing up of the Maine starting the spanish american war The killing of the archduke that started WWI the killing of Yitzak Rabin who was the best chance for peace in the Mideast by a Zionist radical the violence in the equal rights movement (Watts) I could go on Guest Write Comment
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