The presidential candidate, Ron Paul has raised 4.2 million dollars and counting, mostly by a separate website using this to promote a "money bomb" for his campaign.
2007-11-05 16:56:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
For those who don't actually know what they are talking about (ie the first poster):
"Remember Remember the 5th of November
Gunpowder Treason and Plot
I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot
is an old rhyme about the attempt (over 400 years ago in 1605) by Guy Fawkes, and his group of "plotters" (who today would be called "terrorists" to blow up the Houses of Parliament in protest at the fact that the Monarchy was Protestant (they were Catholics). The attempt was foiled, the plotters were apprehended, tortured and executed (rather horribly actually, thats what they did to terrorists in those days) and the country celebrated. For some reason the tradition has carried on right up til the present day.
In some ways what they did is similar to the Muslim "jihad" bombers who kill people in the name of their religion because they feel they are a minority and are being ignored, oppressed etc.
Read about it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpowder_Plot
But what exactly has this to do with Ron Paul's Campaign? Is he on an anti-Terrorism ticket or something?!
The 5th of November is not "sacred" in any way in Britain neither does it commemorate any sort of attack or oppression on Catholicism. Its just an old tradition - an excuse to build a big bonfire and let off loads of fireworks! (Actually we didn't go to a firework display last night as my son is only 11 months old and I thought it might have scared him . . .)
So I don't think anyone in Britain would be bothered about it being used. Its just a nursery rhyme as far as I am aware.
2007-11-05 18:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Couldn't really care less. Never heard of the man, unless he gets elected he'll have precisely no bearing on anyone outside the US.
If he thinks it's clever to raise money using a Protestant rhyme about defeating a Catholic plot four hundred years ago in England... all those who said Britain... wrong. Britain didn't exist as a nation until 1709.... perhaps he should bear in mind that a large percentage of his voting public will be Catholics....
Of course, given that he's having to resort to ad campaigns to raise funds strongly suggests he doesn't have the support of big business, I'd suggest giving your money to this man would be an utter waste of your time and money.
He's not going to be president.
2007-11-06 11:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by Beastie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why a bit of old doggerel shouldn't be used in whatever way people think fit. There is nothing sacred about 5th November, it's just an excuse to make loud bangs & frighten the animals.
The fact is, candidates need loads of cash to fund any sort of campaign these days.
2007-11-05 17:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by Andrew L 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
"COME BACK GUY FAWKES ALL IS FORGIVEN!!"
At one time people said in jest that he was the man who tried to stop the rot.
I do not think it is so much of a jest these days.
If someone abroad wants to use it to raise funds for their political party it's no problem
2007-11-06 10:17:46 · answer #4 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Brittan as in Germany,Belgium,Australia,Canada any many more countries there are Ron Paul supporters knowing that if he becomes our president the world will be a safer place.We will not be interfering with other nations and spending billions each year doing it. A win win for everyone on the globe. The world is screaming for Ron Paul.
2007-11-05 17:07:25 · answer #5 · answered by stephenmwells 5 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Really? Wow - how weird is that.
Stop misinterpretting our historic phrases Ronnyboy... we are remembering Guy Fawke's attempt at massive terrorism and treason to overthrow the British Government.... not so you can cash in. :p
2007-11-05 17:08:30 · answer #6 · answered by Narky 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Only 4.2 million ? He'll have to do better than that.
2007-11-05 18:35:35 · answer #7 · answered by Well, said Alberto 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't mind at all. The Brits don't 'own' the rhyme.
2007-11-05 18:04:23 · answer #8 · answered by greenorlagh 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
obviously unable to think of something original!!.
2007-11-06 01:14:47 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well the day was all about ousting the Catholics from England's power structure , so aren't you glad it will have a good connotation now.
2007-11-05 17:03:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋