Revolutions

Ron Paul today made an announcement that he will not be endorsing McCain or Obama and rather is throwing his support to 3rd party candidacies. 

This puts a little dent in the plans of the McCain camp, who were hoping that an endorsement from Paul might bring upon his legions of young "conservatives" eager to engage in the political party.

Only one problem. These conservatives are not today's Republican party.

I was fortunate enough to attend Ron Paul's "Rally for the Republic" in Minneapolis, Minnesota last week, while another event loomed in the nearby twin city of St. Paul. While a passive supporter myself, one could not deny the static energy that buzzed through the Target Center as the likes of Barry Goldwater, Jr., Jesse Ventura, and the man himself, Ron Paul, spoke of the kind of conservatism that used to be the backbone of the Republican Party, not a mere afterthought that many are too young to remember. Ron Paul's mission is so much bigger than the Republican party and our two-party electoral system. Paul's mission is to shatter it.

It's about time that someone stand up for their ideals, rather than conforming to what has become the norm after election upon election: Embattled candidates campaign for party nomination, one loses, and ultimately concedes and endorses rival candidate, the issues that once stood between them apparently no longer viable concerns. Isn't this right, John McCain, circa 2000? Of course they would like to get the support of Paul because his message is one that terrifies them. It threatens to shake the foundation of American politics and renew the sense of purpose in elections and legislating. 

Good luck, Ron Paul. With the years of party politicking and media stamping already carrying away this campaign season, you'll need it. But if you listen, there's a faint but growing hum in the distance. It's the voices of Americans who are starting to wake-up and see this system for what it's worth and realizing that it doesn't chummy up to the millions spent in political ads and television plugs. 

Your endorsement is one of the few out there that can't be bought or sacrificed for your future ambitions. And maybe that's what this country needs... A champion who has nothing to lose and thus is willing to risk it all. You've got my vote.