At first watch of the video, I, too, experienced a profound sense that he was dropping out, even though he never actually said that.

Upon my third listen to the video, a few different points began to stand out in my mind: The grassroots has been "energized", and these "dangerous and exciting times", are quite hopeful ones, because the message is finding unprecedented support. The grassroots must continue its passionate and creative dissemination of the message, with certain centralized functions in which Dr. Paul is willing to play a key role. Examples are: increased organization, funding of candidates, education, Dr. Paul's new book which outlines the core ideas, his availability to speak, etc. What I actually DID NOT hear, is that he is ending the campaign, or dropping out!

This message from Ron Paul is perfect! He's saying this revolution isn't about top down management (which is the status quo and doesn't work.) This is about the principles that each of us can espouse, spread, and live by. At a grass roots level, the liberty movement has sparked so many of us to start turning our local governments around, from the ground up. THIS is the victory. Each of us understands the message. It can be replicated over and over. When one person goes down, ten more of us pop up. We are an army with a message. What a gift this movement is for all of us.

1st - there is the man
2nd - there is the message
3rd - there is the movement
4th - there is the monument

We have left the 1st phase and are now all about the message.
With this message we will rise up new leaders and thus begins
the movement. The last phase is still many years away...