Earlier today Ron Paul was on the Glenn Beck TV show via telephone. I was just reading through a transcript of the show, and this part caught my attention:
GLENN: When you were on my program on television, you said something that I didn’t correct because I didn’t — I mean, it sounded so outlandish but I let it go because I didn’t have the facts and you sounded so convinced of it that I thought, hmmm, I’ve got to check into that and I’ll correct it the next time he’s on or I’ll correct it the next day. What you said was, if we got rid of the income tax, the Government would still take about the same amount of money in as they had ten years ago.
PAUL: Approximately.
GLENN: We looked into it and it’s accurate. Can you explain that and how do we get that message out to people?
I’ve heard people ask Paul time and again in interviews how the Federal government would operate if we completely eliminated the income tax, and he’s always responded that if we did, we’d be taking in the same amount of money we were ten years ago … and without fail the person(s) interviewing him laugh as if the idea is absolutely preposterous.
Here we have Glenn Beck, who was (at first) not a Paul supporter … saying he thought the idea was “outlandish”, and that he checked into it and Paul is correct.
And then there is this gem:
GLENN: I mean, you know, we just — I just happen to disagree with you, but I respect you, sir, for your opinion. I have said this, you know, behind your back. So let me say it to your face. I think you are the closest we have running to a founding father. You seem to be the only guy who has actually read the federalist papers. So I appreciate your efforts, sir.
I think Glenn is starting to like Ron.
Addendum: You can find the transcript of the entire interview here: Ron’s Revolution
What? You mean Ron Paul was telling the truth?
You know there are very few differences between Ron Paul and the other candidates. Those few things being economic education, integrity, honesty, etiquette, consistant voting record, and humility. Other than, he’s just like the rest of them.
It’s good to see at least one media guy that is standing up for Ron Paul. I used to dislike Glenn Beck. Now I watch him every night. I just wish that Glenn COULD use Ron Paul’s name. I know he’s not allowed to and this is why I used the word ‘COULD’. The media is controlled. We all with our eyes and minds open know this fact. I would challenge Glenn Beck to endorse Ron Paul on his show, but I won’t. It might cost him his job! Keep up the good work Glenn. I hope you aren’t mixed up in some big corporate media game/plot to in the end trash the only good man running for president…Ron Paul. I hope you are real.
Word.
I am now beggining to see what all of these people are saying about this Ron Paul - I thought he was some kook as I have been hearing in the press, I will have to look into this guy, I hope he really is honest, I am looking for someone to vote for that is not Clinton or McCain or Romney
Hi John Swanson.
If you’ve only been paying attention to Old Media, you are not alone, ie.”I thought he was some kook as I have been hearing in the press”….Look around the web a bit, you may be pleasantly surprised.
In addition to the official site, http://www.ronpaul2008.com, I like http://www.dailypaul.com and http://www.lewrockwell.com. Thank you for you’re sincere interest in becoming truly informed.
Hi John Swanson.
In addition to the sites that Dan in PA just posted we get the latest info about Dr. Ron Paul on the site below.
http://www.ronpaulforpresident2008.com
The person that runs that site has updated info on their site as fast as we can read it.
It is great to see that Glenn is beginning to realize that Dr. Paul is running, NOT for himself, but for the good of America and the American people as a whole.
It was NOT Dr. Paul’s idea to even run. He ONLY to run after being contacted by many people. Since we have known about Dr. Paul for over 10 years we know for a fact that his constituents have been trying to get him to run for years but he was not sure that We The People were ready yet for such major changes.
Because of the internet the word is getting out now and it looks like ALL of you are ready for the ideals of Dr. Paul that WILL start the process of HEALING our Great Country.
ONLY A Doctor WILL HEAL Our Country,
Freedom4America Group
Thank you Freedom4America Group for your comment about HEALING our country. For years, many have been praying and believing this promise from II Chron. 7:14:
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
I am so grateful for what God is doing through Ron Paul and all of you passionate, Ron Paul patriots!