Summary: It seems that the recent firestorm has started to cool down a bit in the last several days, as Ron Paul has finally addressed his supporters and Rand Paul has more thoroughly explained himself. But the episode has shown us that the movement is not of one mind, and certainly has the ability to fracture quickly. At least three ideological groups are quickly visible: those who understand Rand Paul's decision to endorse Mittens (as an attempt to establish the liberty movement as a significant wing of the GOP), those who view the system as so inherently corrupt that any (even superficial) compromise is a sellout, and those who denounce Rand Paul as a statist / neocon outright (largely because he clearly advocates for some, limited government). Ron Paul's virtual silence for the past six weeks had been disturbing for several reasons- not the least of which was the fact that everyone assumed that he had coordinated with Rand's decision to endorse the Rom-inee. By all accounts, that appears to have been untrue- but Rand was clearly waiting for the word from his dad so that the endorsement could be made. Who knows what will go down in Tampa? Links to the original media sources are included in the file description, included audio can be heard in the order listed below: (0:00) Jack Hunter: Ron Paul is Becoming Something More Important Than President. Video compliments of YouTube User: southernavenger. (6/8) (9:38) Tom Woods personal appeal to Ron Paul, re: Mitt Romney. Video compliments of YouTube User: bigsteelguy4. (6/11) (13:36) *Gag Reflex* Rubio is Conservatives Top Pick For Romney's Running Mate!? Mike Church on The Post Show Show. (6/11) (19:05) Walter Block talks about recent developments and his book, Ron Paul for President 2012, on Radio Free Market with Michael McKay. (6/11) (39:52) Is The Ron Paul Era Over? Jon Rappoport reports on Infowars Nightly News. Video by YouTube User: TheAlexJonesChannel. (6/12) (1:15:24) Mike Church asks, "What Incentive Could Ron Paul Possibly Have To Endorse Mitt Romney?" (6/12) (1:21:55) Will Rand's Romney Endorsement Hurt Him in 2016? Video by YouTube User: TheAlexJonesChannel. (6/12) (1:27:03) Ron Paul's Movement Could Lead To Arms ... Voting Aye Or Nay - The Right Twist on the News with Mike Church on WGNO-TV (ABC26 - New Orleans, LA). (6/12) (1:29:16) The Infiltration in to Ron Paul's campaign, and how Ernest Hancock knows - on Declare Your Independence Radio. (6/12) (1:39:33) RSB: Rick Santorum Warns Of A Fight In Tampa With Ron Paul Supporters. Video by YouTube User: GuyFawkes2009. (6/12) (1:42:30) We salute you, Dr Paul! Video compliments of YouTube User: AdamKokesh. (6/13) (1:44:48) Was Ron Paul the only person who would not have signed a secretive, terrible trade agreement? Current TV's Cenk Uyghur asks Zach Carter of Huffington Post. (6/13) (1:48:03) Dear Ron Paul, We Will Not Quit! Video compliments of YouTube User: tmotfga. (6/14) (1:58:41) Inspiring Insights From Doug Wead on The Robert Scott Bell Show, On The Rand Paul Endorsement And Ron Paul. Video by YouTube User: GuyFawkes2009. (6/13) (2:17:02) Romney Backers Brace For Paul 'Circus' In Iowa - NPR's Sarah McCammon reports for All Things Considered. (6/14) (2:21:37) Lew Rockwell: Ron Paul will NOT Endorse Mitt Romney!Video compliments of YouTube User: TheAlexJonesChannel. (6/14) (2:41:46) Mike Church Interview with Jack Hunter on campaign, Rand endorsement backlash. (6/14) (2:46:29) Be careful to jump to conclusions on Ron Paul. Video compliments of YouTube User: AdamKokesh. (6/14) (3:02:37) WXIX-TV's (Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: One on one with Rand Paul on his endorsement of Mitt Romney. (6/14) (3:07:10) Ron Paul Officially Wins Iowa!!! Video compliments of YouTube User: matlarson10. (6/16)
