Posted by Matt Hawes on 06/22/09 1:10 PM Last updated 06/22/09 1:10 PM   [Newer: Ron Paul Interview] [Older: Ron Paul's Statement on the Iran Resolution, 6/19/09]

The Huffington Post's Ryan Grim takes a look at Dr. Paul's growing international fame:

How much international media does a typical member of Congress do? "Practically none," says a top House GOP communications aide. Foreign media appearances are so rare, he says, that the party doesn't track them....

Turn on Russia Today any given afternoon and you're likely to see Paul waxing political. A Paul-seeking viewer could also find him on the BBC and other outlets in Great Britain -- "too many to count," says the spokesman, Jesse Benton, for his ongoing Campaign for Liberty) -- or on stations in Canada, Holland, Sweden, Australia, Brazil and Argentina.

He's also routinely asked to appear in person. "Dr. Paul currently has invitations to speak all over the world, including Turkey, The Czech Republic, the U.K and Hong Kong," says Benton....

Grim then gives a possible reason as to why this is the case.

Stepping back, it's not hard to guess why Paul is so popular among foreign producers. He's a fierce critic of American policy from top to bottom -- foreign policy, fiscal policy, monetary policy, civil liberties. And he's popular with audiences....

Paul, a regular on Russia Today, tells its audience the same thing he says on the House floor: that the U.S. and its puppet, NATO, should stop meddling in Russian affairs or in nations nearby. That's just what they want to hear....

Is it really solely because international media wants to carry a congressman criticizing America?  Some of it could be that.  Or, is it possible that others around the world have finally found the one U.S. representative who is not afraid to say what they are thinking?

Paul's popularity extends to the ground level in foreign countries. His website draws readers from all over the globe, as this graphic world map shows. Paul's YouTube videos get high in Ireland, Great Britain, Australia, the Czech Republica, New Zealand and Poland. During the campaign, there were Paul MeetUps in 118 countries. And there are still Campaign for Libertry groups almost everywhere - from Afghanistan, the Aland Islands and Albania to Zaire, Zambia and Zimbabwe (where there are three). Benton says the campaign doesn't solicit foreign involvement, yet it continues to grow....

As Dr. Paul mentions at the end of the interview:

"It has nothing to do with isolation," he says. "I want to talk and travel and trade with people, before we start boycotting and bombing and embargoing. And I guess that falls on receptive ears internationally."

Read the rest.  (Thanks to Nancy.)

And thanks to all of our international supporters who are fighting for liberty across the globe.

Posted 06/22/09 1:12 PM bobbyw24 Jacksonville, FL

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Posted 06/22/09 1:18 PM JohnWroclaw Farming, CT

I am an American and I live in Poland. I make sure everyone knows about Ron Paul. I drive my other American friends crazy, but they now know who ron Paul is. Actually alot of Americans like his economic views, but they also like the American Empire. Most want troops overseas. They think it keeps the wolves at bay over here. Keeps the Russians in Russia for instance. Howevever the freedom message sells well.

Posted 06/22/09 1:24 PM Carol Riess St Louis, MO

"Freedom is popular." That's all there is to it.

Posted 06/22/09 1:40 PM JohnnyYuma61 Covington, TN

"A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country."

Posted 06/22/09 1:42 PM MarilyninLakeJackson Lake Jackson, TX

Thank you Ryan Grim from The Huffington Post for this wonderful article about Ron Paul.

Posted 06/22/09 1:45 PM KathyLatshaw BeaReady Smithville, OH

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Posted 06/22/09 1:52 PM MRoCkEd Cheshire, CT

Great article overall, though I notice they couldn't resist bringing back the media's favorite word to describe the Ron Paul campaign, "quixotic."

Posted 06/22/09 3:06 PM Glenn Cumming, GA

"It has nothing to do with isolation," he says. "I want to talk and travel and trade with people, before we start boycotting and bombing and embargoing. And I guess that falls on receptive ears internationally." Thank you, Dr. Paul. Precisely my sentiments.

Posted 06/22/09 3:48 PM BillNM Carlsbad, NM

I have supported Dr. Paul for many years but it really started with the run for President. So, many thanks to those who encouraged that run. Add to that the idiocy being perpetrated by our government and the world wants to hear from someone with a brain.

Posted 06/22/09 3:50 PM Tim Shoemaker Mechanicsburg, PA

As if we needed the Huffington Post to tell us what we already knew... lol

Posted 06/22/09 4:06 PM Salvial River Drive Park, Canada

We need Country sub forums. A Canada one would be great, thanks. :)

Posted 06/22/09 6:21 PM Andy Wright Orlando, FL

I could use some help commenting over there. Lots of sheeple in need of enlightenment. Ron Paul 2012!

Posted 06/22/09 7:34 PM Ish 786 Woodbridge, VA

Reading the comments over there disturb me... :-/