Ron Paul vs. Fox News — part II

Recently, I published an article that reported on the mischief that some Ron Paul revolutionaries were getting into with selling stock in a ‘fit of rage’ over Ron Paul’s exclusion in a recent debate. Without getting into detail, I’ll simply say that I’ve decided to retract my blog post so as not to encourage this kind of behavior.

Selling ownership on principle is one thing, but it gets messy when messages go viral and although that message did not go viral on white houser, I know it did happen on reddit. The whole idea of manipulation of the market becomes a potential issue when stock is involved in any kind of ‘boycott’. As this is not ‘my’ idea, nor am I interested in participating in such activity, I’ve decided to take down the story.

The market was closed when I reported the news, but I understand why it’s dangerous to even ‘report’ on that stuff as it’s happening. For this reason, I choose not to assist others who may attempt to be malicious through the naivety of people. (including myself, an admitted non-expert in SEC law)

As for the group or individuals advocating this on social networks, please take caution in your approach because you’re treading on dangerous territory re: law and some unsettled areas of law that you probably would rather not get involved in.

Fred Soto is an Attorney and Entrepreneur from the Silicon Valley.
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