The Charleston/Mattoon Ron Paul Meetup Group

"I stumbled upon Ron Paul by accident a year ago through Free Speech TV, Democracy Now. Didn't even know this type of true media coverage existed. He won my heart over instantly. I am Ron Paul all the way and will never stray. He is our only hope."

"Welcome to the rEVOLution Arman."

"I am an 18 year old freshman at EIU. All my life I have been a democrat but as I got older i started to see less and less of a difference between the two parties, especially after the 2006 election which changed, nothing. So now I say go Ron Paul!"

"Matthew, I have an extremely cheap, pre-packaged, tiny manpower required, project for your group. Send me your email and I'll get it to you for your consideration . Barry Holley blh9783@yahoo.com 217-351-4984 615 W. Healey #1 Champaign, Il 61820"

"Just another person in support of Ron Paul."

"I am a supporter from Decatur that is looking to spread the messages of freedom and individual accountability. I just moved here from the Indianapolis area. I look forward to fighting the good fight with you all!"

"I'm a student and resident of Charleston, very interested in Ron Paul and helping this cause."

"Thanks for organizing this group Matt! "

"Hey Liz. Thanks for joining the rEVOLution. Make it out to JaCs next Monday."

"I'm a studio art major at EIU. I joined to show my enthusiasm for Ron Paul! I believe he is the one who will turn this great nation into one that is suitable to give the next generation. He will leave us with less government which is the best kind!!"

"I am an avid Ron Paul supporter in Chrisman, IL. This was the closest group available . If there are others in the Paris/ Chrisman area we could possibly start some meet-ups in our own backyard, and get Ron's message out to the area in Edgar County."

"Go Ron Paul 2008!"

"Joined up to let you all know about the new Central IL message board. We set this up so everyone can communicate without the limitations of Meetup emails. Feel free to come on by, sign up and say hi! http://www.centra... "

"I support Ron Paul because he is really the only candidate that cares about the United States of America...We need to stop supporting Israel....Iraq should not have been invaded by our country....I like Ron Paul's stand on these issues."

"I'm the campaign's new communications coordinator for ALL of Illinois (not just Chicagoland!). Contact me with suggestions about essential media outlets in your region, important events we should attend, etc. Check out the IL blog at ronpaul2008.com."

"Hey up there, Matt Niemerg, our Charleston/Mattoon meetup coordinator will be traveling through Decatur later today and could pick up any material you may have. Do you have anything, and would you be around to meet Matt tonight? Thanks, Mike "

"Orders coming from HQ are moving really slow...sorry man. You are first on the list when I get stuff. I have set up a Spreadsheet on Google Docs to track all the orders. I have filled out your order for you to get you started. After we get you rolling you can just fill out the orders yourself. Make sure to talk to your neighbor groups and help them out if they need stuff too."

"I am filling in for Andrea Rice as the District 15 petition director. Andrea is taking some time off, but I'm sure you won't be able to stay away for long. In the meantime, I am joining all the groups that I can find in District 15, which inc"

"I think I can find someone that commutes, and will let you know when I do. I appreciate it, Mike"

"not sure man.... I don't know if I will have materials by then hq just put in the order. Keep your ear to the ground see if you can't find someone that comutes to d-town or lives halfway. I will run stuff to you, but its not a very efficient use of my time"