Written by:  Melinda Pillsbury-Foster 

What no one in the conventional media seems to understand about the Ron Paul Campaign is that while Ron is the spokesman, the vessel, according to Danny Romero of Ron Paul Revolution Radio , the action takes place, organized and funded, not through the Official Campaign but through the Revolution. That is why we call it The Revolution. With the Revolution winning is not one campaign but taking back America. With the Revolution the people began taking back their power; that will continue no matter what.

On the 6th of March Ron Paul spoke on a video that produced dismay among his supporters and delight in the conventional media. In each case the reaction was wrong. The real message came here, “Elections are short term efforts, revolutions are long term projects.” Dr. Paul went on to point to his campaign as a first step in a long process. The next phase, he said, would be an entirely grass roots effort, not yet another top down organization. He made it clear that he will attend, he will be part of that process. At the same time he said a quiet NO to centralized control of all kinds, including his own campaign. In one short statement he therefore endorsed his supporters efforts to extend the Revolution into new arenas, taking it home to America. When you really love something you show that love by setting it free. Ron Paul loves liberty. He has set us free to continue the Revolution.

We're planning a day of action for the 5th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Save the date to join PDX Peace to say no to war and organize for peace. PDX Peace coalition is hosting an all-day event with an action camp, march and rally, and more opportunities for Portland to explore what we can do to end this war and prevent the next one.

Where: South Park Blocks (SW Park and Madison), Portland Oregon

When: Saturday, March 15, 2008

10:00 - 6:00 - Action Camp featuring workshops, exhibits, performances, music and more!

2:00 - Rally and March

Oregonians for Ron Paul will have a booth set up at this event from 10am-2pm. If you would like to volunteer to help man the booth send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

You can RSVP on the Portland Meetup site here and SW Washington Meetup here. For more information on the event visit  www.pdxpeace.org.

Supporters need to value progress made in last 12 months and understand the battle for liberty never ends. Amidst a certain amount of resentment amongst some Ron Paul supporters that the Texan has decided to scale back his presidential campaign in order to secure his Congressional seat, the real progress that has been made over the last 12 months has been highlighted by an unlikely source. 

Newsmax, which is largely a Neo-Con news outfit, admits in its newprint magazine issue that Ron Paul may have "changed the GOP forever,"conceding that he is "sparking an incredible movement of libertarian conservatives in the Republican Party." Newsmax writes that Paul's message of small government, limited taxation, and reduced intervention abroad "resonates with millions of Americans" and compares the Congressman's impact to that of conservative icon Barry Goldwater, who fundamentally shifted the course of the GOP 50 years ago. 

The Ron Paul Revolution is still in its infancy and Ron Paul will only be the figurehead of the movement for a limited period of time.When the time comes, new personalities will emerge but the fundamental drive and purpose of the movement will remain the same. 

Lot's of family and friends have been telling me they heard Dr. Paul is out of the race. If you have heard this, it is NOT true. The mainstream media is in full blackout mode and is even reporting that Ron has dropped out. Stay strong everyone we are in it for the long haul and so is Dr. Paul. Here is his latest campaign update: