The IRS’s Job Is To Violate Our Liberties[/size]
by Ron Paul
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"While it is important for Congress to investigate the most recent scandal and ensure all involved are held accountable, we cannot pretend that the problem is a few bad actors. The very purpose of the IRS is to transfer wealth from one group to another while violating our liberties in the process. Thus the only way Congress can protect our freedoms is to repeal the income tax and shutter the doors of the IRS once and for all."
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US Egypt Policies Don't Pass the Laugh Test
By Ron Paul on July 6, 2013
A military coup in Egypt yesterday resulted in the removal and imprisonment of the elected president, Mohamed Morsi, a closure of media outlets sympathetic to him, the house arrest of his advisors, and the suspension of the constitution. The military that overthrew Morsi is the main recipient of the $1.3 billion yearly US aid package to Egypt. You could say that the US “owns” the Egyptian military that just overthrew its democratically-elected leader.
The hypocrisy of the US administration on these events in Egypt is stunning. As the New York Times reported:
Let’s review US policy toward Egypt to see the foolish hypocrisy of the government’s interventionism: First the US props up the unelected Hosni Mubarak for decades, spending tens of billions of dollars to keep him in power. Then the US provides assistance to those who in 2011 successfully overthrew Mubarak. Then the US demands an election. The Egyptians held an election that was deemed free and fair and shortly afterward the US-funded military overthrows the elected president. Then the US government warns the military that it needs to restore democracy – the very democracy that was destroyed by military coup! All the while the US government will not allow itself to utter the word “coup” when discussing what happened in Egypt yesterday because it would mean they might have to stop sending all those billions of dollars to Egypt.
All this they do with a straight face. We are not supposed to notice the insanity of their foreign policy.
This originally appeared at the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity.
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By Ron Paul on July 6, 2013
A military coup in Egypt yesterday resulted in the removal and imprisonment of the elected president, Mohamed Morsi, a closure of media outlets sympathetic to him, the house arrest of his advisors, and the suspension of the constitution. The military that overthrew Morsi is the main recipient of the $1.3 billion yearly US aid package to Egypt. You could say that the US “owns” the Egyptian military that just overthrew its democratically-elected leader.
The hypocrisy of the US administration on these events in Egypt is stunning. As the New York Times reported:
- President Obama urged the military to move quickly to return Egypt to a democratically elected government, saying, ‘We are deeply concerned by the decision of the Egyptian Armed Forces to remove President Morsi and suspend the Egyptian Constitution.’ The president notably did not refer to the military’s takeover as a coup – a phrase that would have implications for the $1.3 billion a year in American military aid to Egypt.
Let’s review US policy toward Egypt to see the foolish hypocrisy of the government’s interventionism: First the US props up the unelected Hosni Mubarak for decades, spending tens of billions of dollars to keep him in power. Then the US provides assistance to those who in 2011 successfully overthrew Mubarak. Then the US demands an election. The Egyptians held an election that was deemed free and fair and shortly afterward the US-funded military overthrows the elected president. Then the US government warns the military that it needs to restore democracy – the very democracy that was destroyed by military coup! All the while the US government will not allow itself to utter the word “coup” when discussing what happened in Egypt yesterday because it would mean they might have to stop sending all those billions of dollars to Egypt.
All this they do with a straight face. We are not supposed to notice the insanity of their foreign policy.
This originally appeared at the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity.
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Thank You, Tim Russert! (Ron Paul & Truth vs. Lincoln)
By Jonathan Goodwin
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July 15, 2013
Recently at LRC, the headline article is by Tom DiLorenzo, entitled “Why Neocons Are Freaking Out Over Lincoln.” It is a worthwhile read; yet one sentence really caught my attention. This one sentence reminded me of the kind praise I have for Mr. Russert. From DiLorenzo:
Russert’s purpose in this interview was the “gotcha,” throwing out statements and questions that were unquestioned in the mainstream – the various myths that prop up the American religion. Russert’s task was obvious from his method – make it clear to so-called serious voters that Ron Paul is a flake.
Most memorable was the exchange regarding Lincoln:
MR. RUSSERT: I was intrigued by your comments about Abe Lincoln. “According to Paul, Abe Lincoln should never have gone to war; there were better ways of getting rid of slavery.”
REP. PAUL: Absolutely. Six hundred thousand Americans died in a senseless civil war. No, he shouldn’t have gone, gone to war. He did this just to enhance and get rid of the original intent of the republic. I mean, it was the–that iron, iron fist.
MR. RUSSERT: We’d still have slavery.
REP. PAUL: Oh, come on, Tim. Slavery was phased out in every other country of the world. And the way I’m advising that it should have been done is do like the British empire did. You, you buy the slaves and release them. How much would that cost compared to killing 600,000 Americans and where it lingered for 100 years? I mean, the hatred and all that existed. So every other major country in the world got rid of slavery without a civil war. I mean, that doesn’t sound too radical to me. That sounds like a pretty reasonable approach.
I am certain that after the interview, Russert got one big bro hug from his fellow gatekeepers. They felt certain they had buried the man. There is no doubt that every effort was taken to do just this, both in 2008 and 2012. However, instead of burying Dr. Paul, I suggest that what Russert and his cohorts did was to make him eternal.
The video of this interview was viewed hundreds of thousands of times. My guess is that 1% of these views were by Oligarchic, Loudmouth, Despicable Friends and Acquaintances of Russert, Tim ... . The remaining 99% of these views were by young people and others who either supported or at least were open to Ron Paul and his message.
What do you think that 99% did? Probably many of them first said to themselves “the Lincoln that Ron Paul describes isn’t the one that I know. I wasn’t taught this in school.” After some reflection, and considering that many of the odd things Ron Paul said certainly held truth when examined, they then thought, “Maybe I will look into this.”
So they did. They found books by DiLorenzo: “The Real Lincoln” and “Lincoln Unmasked.” After reading these, they concluded that maybe Ron was onto something, and the Old Fa... were lying to them. “If they are lying about Lincoln, what else are they lying about?”
For many, this interview with Russert likely caused a desire to explore other deceptions and myths behind the American religion. More from DiLorenzo’s article at LRC:
The myths, as Rothbard suggests, provide economical leverage for those who would control us. Russert, so caught up in the mainstream, had no idea what he helped to unleash – and leverage, after all, works both ways.
I still look back fondly on that Tim Russert moment. He certainly helped to bring on the destruction of one of the most valuable myths supporting the American religion.
Reprinted with permission from the Bionic Mosquito.
By Jonathan Goodwin
Bionic Mosquito
July 15, 2013
Recently at LRC, the headline article is by Tom DiLorenzo, entitled “Why Neocons Are Freaking Out Over Lincoln.” It is a worthwhile read; yet one sentence really caught my attention. This one sentence reminded me of the kind praise I have for Mr. Russert. From DiLorenzo:
- The neocons are still punch drunk, in other words, from how the Ron Paul phenomenon, during the congressman’s two attempts at securing the Republican Party presidential nomination, captured the imaginations of millions of young people and continues to do so.
Russert’s purpose in this interview was the “gotcha,” throwing out statements and questions that were unquestioned in the mainstream – the various myths that prop up the American religion. Russert’s task was obvious from his method – make it clear to so-called serious voters that Ron Paul is a flake.
Most memorable was the exchange regarding Lincoln:
MR. RUSSERT: I was intrigued by your comments about Abe Lincoln. “According to Paul, Abe Lincoln should never have gone to war; there were better ways of getting rid of slavery.”
REP. PAUL: Absolutely. Six hundred thousand Americans died in a senseless civil war. No, he shouldn’t have gone, gone to war. He did this just to enhance and get rid of the original intent of the republic. I mean, it was the–that iron, iron fist.
MR. RUSSERT: We’d still have slavery.
REP. PAUL: Oh, come on, Tim. Slavery was phased out in every other country of the world. And the way I’m advising that it should have been done is do like the British empire did. You, you buy the slaves and release them. How much would that cost compared to killing 600,000 Americans and where it lingered for 100 years? I mean, the hatred and all that existed. So every other major country in the world got rid of slavery without a civil war. I mean, that doesn’t sound too radical to me. That sounds like a pretty reasonable approach.
I am certain that after the interview, Russert got one big bro hug from his fellow gatekeepers. They felt certain they had buried the man. There is no doubt that every effort was taken to do just this, both in 2008 and 2012. However, instead of burying Dr. Paul, I suggest that what Russert and his cohorts did was to make him eternal.
The video of this interview was viewed hundreds of thousands of times. My guess is that 1% of these views were by Oligarchic, Loudmouth, Despicable Friends and Acquaintances of Russert, Tim ... . The remaining 99% of these views were by young people and others who either supported or at least were open to Ron Paul and his message.
What do you think that 99% did? Probably many of them first said to themselves “the Lincoln that Ron Paul describes isn’t the one that I know. I wasn’t taught this in school.” After some reflection, and considering that many of the odd things Ron Paul said certainly held truth when examined, they then thought, “Maybe I will look into this.”
So they did. They found books by DiLorenzo: “The Real Lincoln” and “Lincoln Unmasked.” After reading these, they concluded that maybe Ron was onto something, and the Old Fa... were lying to them. “If they are lying about Lincoln, what else are they lying about?”
For many, this interview with Russert likely caused a desire to explore other deceptions and myths behind the American religion. More from DiLorenzo’s article at LRC:
- In his essay on “The Nature of the State” Murray Rothbard pointed out that all states, no matter how tyrannical they may be, rely crucially on inculcating in the minds of the public the alleged grandiosity of the state and the alleged failures of private enterprise and the civil society.
Such propaganda is essential to statism, said Rothbard, because it is essentially an economical way to get the public to acquiesce in being enslaved by the state.
The neocons are becoming unglued and freaked out because they no longer control the culture of ideas among “conservatives”…
The myths, as Rothbard suggests, provide economical leverage for those who would control us. Russert, so caught up in the mainstream, had no idea what he helped to unleash – and leverage, after all, works both ways.
- A prerequisite for the final collapse of the Soviet Union was the widespread disbelief in all the lies, myths and superstitions about socialism that the people of the Soviet empire had been brainwashed into accepting.
I still look back fondly on that Tim Russert moment. He certainly helped to bring on the destruction of one of the most valuable myths supporting the American religion.
Reprinted with permission from the Bionic Mosquito.
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The Revolution is About to Begin
"Forcing transparency, providing accurate and timely reporting, and sharing analysis about what's actually going on! There are some in mainstream media who have been asleep at the switch. So we are taking on the challenge, because you deserve the truth.
The Ron Paul Channel will be a platform for the uncensored, and sometimes ugly, truth that you won't see anywhere else. We'll feature the boldest, most fearless patriots and bring you the news and information everyone else is afraid to cover. We won't play favorites. We will invite guests who have differing points of view and here's an idea—we will engage in an honest conversation, or even debate, about the issues. We won't be influenced by advertisers, and we won't be censored. The Ron Paul Channel will be OUR channel! And the channel for the Truth.
If I know anything about the commitment of so many supporters of liberty like you, it's this:
Together we'll change more than just the information people get about the world around them -- we'll change the future of the country we love so much.
I sincerely hope all of you will join me in this patriotic experiment to change the media landscape.
Watch my video and sign up so you don't miss the full launch of the Ron Paul Channel:
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"Forcing transparency, providing accurate and timely reporting, and sharing analysis about what's actually going on! There are some in mainstream media who have been asleep at the switch. So we are taking on the challenge, because you deserve the truth.
The Ron Paul Channel will be a platform for the uncensored, and sometimes ugly, truth that you won't see anywhere else. We'll feature the boldest, most fearless patriots and bring you the news and information everyone else is afraid to cover. We won't play favorites. We will invite guests who have differing points of view and here's an idea—we will engage in an honest conversation, or even debate, about the issues. We won't be influenced by advertisers, and we won't be censored. The Ron Paul Channel will be OUR channel! And the channel for the Truth.
If I know anything about the commitment of so many supporters of liberty like you, it's this:
Together we'll change more than just the information people get about the world around them -- we'll change the future of the country we love so much.
I sincerely hope all of you will join me in this patriotic experiment to change the media landscape.
Watch my video and sign up so you don't miss the full launch of the Ron Paul Channel:
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All I Want for Christmas is a (Real) Government Shutdown
By Ron Paul
Ron Paul Institute
December 16, 2014
The political class breathed a sigh of relief Saturday when the US Senate averted a government shutdown by passing the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill. This year’s omnibus resembles omnibuses of Christmas past in that it was drafted in secret, was full of special interest deals and disguised spending increases, and was voted on before most members could read it.
The debate over the omnibus may have made for entertaining political theater, but the outcome was never in doubt. Most House and Senate members are so terrified of another government shutdown that they would rather vote for a 1,774-page bill they have not read than risk even a one or two-day government shutdown.
Those who voted for the omnibus to avoid a shutdown fail to grasp that the consequences of blindly expanding government are far worse than the consequences of a temporary government shutdown. A short or even long-term government shutdown is a small price to pay to avoid an economic calamity caused by Congress’ failure to reduce spending and debt.
The political class’ shutdown phobia is particularly puzzling because a shutdown only closes 20 percent of the federal government. As the American people learned during the government shutdown of 2013, the country can survive with 20 percent less government.
Instead of panicking over a limited shutdown, a true pro-liberty Congress would be eagerly drawing up plans to permanently close most of the federal government, staring with the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve’s inflationary policies not only degrade the average American’s standard of living, they also allow Congress to run up huge deficits. Congress should take the first step toward restoring a sound monetary policy by passing the Audit the Fed bill, so the American people can finally learn the truth about the Fed’s operations.
Second on the chopping block should be the Internal Revenue Service. The federal government is perfectly capable of performing its constitutional functions without imposing a tyrannical income tax system on the American people.
America’s militaristic foreign policy should certainly be high on the shutdown list. The troops should be brought home, all foreign aid should be ended, and America should pursue a policy of peace and free trade with all nations. Ending the foreign policy of hyper-interventionism that causes so many to resent and even hate America will increase our national security.
All programs that spy on or otherwise interfere with the private lives of American citizens should be shutdown. This means no more TSA, NSA, or CIA, as well as an end to all federal programs that promote police militarization. The unconstitutional war on drugs should also end, along with the war on raw milk.
All forms of welfare should be shut down, starting with those welfare programs that benefit the wealthy and the politically well connected. Corporate welfare, including welfare for the military-industrial complex that masquerades as “defense spending,” should be first on the chopping block. Welfare for those with lower incomes could be more slowly phased out to protect those who have become dependent on those programs.
The Department of Education should be permanently padlocked. This would free American schoolchildren from the dumbed-down education imposed by Common Core and No Child Left Behind. Of course, Obamacare, and similar programs, must be shut down so we can finally have free-market health care.
Congress could not have picked a worse Christmas gift for the American people than the 1,774-page omnibus spending bill. Unfortunately, we cannot return this gift. But hopefully someday Congress will give us the gift of peace, prosperity, and liberty by shutting down the welfare-warfare state.
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Did the GOP Tell the Truth?The Oil Price Collapse
By Ron Paul
Ron Paul Institute
December 16, 2014
The political class breathed a sigh of relief Saturday when the US Senate averted a government shutdown by passing the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill. This year’s omnibus resembles omnibuses of Christmas past in that it was drafted in secret, was full of special interest deals and disguised spending increases, and was voted on before most members could read it.
The debate over the omnibus may have made for entertaining political theater, but the outcome was never in doubt. Most House and Senate members are so terrified of another government shutdown that they would rather vote for a 1,774-page bill they have not read than risk even a one or two-day government shutdown.
Those who voted for the omnibus to avoid a shutdown fail to grasp that the consequences of blindly expanding government are far worse than the consequences of a temporary government shutdown. A short or even long-term government shutdown is a small price to pay to avoid an economic calamity caused by Congress’ failure to reduce spending and debt.
The political class’ shutdown phobia is particularly puzzling because a shutdown only closes 20 percent of the federal government. As the American people learned during the government shutdown of 2013, the country can survive with 20 percent less government.
Instead of panicking over a limited shutdown, a true pro-liberty Congress would be eagerly drawing up plans to permanently close most of the federal government, staring with the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve’s inflationary policies not only degrade the average American’s standard of living, they also allow Congress to run up huge deficits. Congress should take the first step toward restoring a sound monetary policy by passing the Audit the Fed bill, so the American people can finally learn the truth about the Fed’s operations.
Second on the chopping block should be the Internal Revenue Service. The federal government is perfectly capable of performing its constitutional functions without imposing a tyrannical income tax system on the American people.
America’s militaristic foreign policy should certainly be high on the shutdown list. The troops should be brought home, all foreign aid should be ended, and America should pursue a policy of peace and free trade with all nations. Ending the foreign policy of hyper-interventionism that causes so many to resent and even hate America will increase our national security.
All programs that spy on or otherwise interfere with the private lives of American citizens should be shutdown. This means no more TSA, NSA, or CIA, as well as an end to all federal programs that promote police militarization. The unconstitutional war on drugs should also end, along with the war on raw milk.
All forms of welfare should be shut down, starting with those welfare programs that benefit the wealthy and the politically well connected. Corporate welfare, including welfare for the military-industrial complex that masquerades as “defense spending,” should be first on the chopping block. Welfare for those with lower incomes could be more slowly phased out to protect those who have become dependent on those programs.
The Department of Education should be permanently padlocked. This would free American schoolchildren from the dumbed-down education imposed by Common Core and No Child Left Behind. Of course, Obamacare, and similar programs, must be shut down so we can finally have free-market health care.
Congress could not have picked a worse Christmas gift for the American people than the 1,774-page omnibus spending bill. Unfortunately, we cannot return this gift. But hopefully someday Congress will give us the gift of peace, prosperity, and liberty by shutting down the welfare-warfare state.
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Ron Paul Predicts Inevitable and Complete Currency Collapse
Former U.S. Presidential candidate & 22-year Congressman explains a huge problem
few Americans know about – and how you should prepare...
Watch it here.
Former U.S. Presidential candidate & 22-year Congressman explains a huge problem
few Americans know about – and how you should prepare...
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Has it occurred to anyone else that the Lord needs such people as Ron Paul on the outside of His Church to help certain things along, people who can do more good for the cause of freedom where the Lord has placed them.
Some such may be at some point drawn into the fold and receive a testimony of the truth; while others remain unconverted, the beauties and glories of the gospel being veiled temporarily from their view, for a wise purpose. I hope the Lord will open eyes in His own due time.
Some such may be at some point drawn into the fold and receive a testimony of the truth; while others remain unconverted, the beauties and glories of the gospel being veiled temporarily from their view, for a wise purpose. I hope the Lord will open eyes in His own due time.
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How can one perpetuate the cause of freedom whilst advocating the road to darkness and serfdom??? Since when has the church needed traitors who profess to advocate freedom whilst perpetuating the creation of chains? Advocate "freedom" from government whilst binding his constituents with government handouts?lundbaek wrote:Has it occurred to anyone else that the Lord needs such people as Ron Paul on the outside of His Church to help certain things along, people who can do more good for the cause of freedom where the Lord has placed them.
Some such may be at some point drawn into the fold and receive a testimony of the truth; while others remain unconverted, the beauties and glories of the gospel being veiled temporarily from their view, for a wise purpose. I hope the Lord will open eyes in His own due time.
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Jim Sumpter - "Just 'cause your kids are out of control doesn't mean you can't run a country, does it?"
quote]LEXINGTON, Ky. - (WKYT) - On Tuesday, the son of Kentucky Senator and Republican Presidential Candidate Rand Paul appeared in court where he pleaded guilty to a DUI charge.
Police cited William Paul for DUI and failure to maintain insurance after a crash last month.
The judge ruled that William Paul will have a 45-day license suspension and is required to pay $718 in fines and court fees. His license will be reinstated after alcohol education classes and the 45-day suspension. The failure to maintain insurance charge was dropped.
Police say last month, a witness saw Paul sitting alone in an SUV at the intersection of Old Vine Street and Woodland Avenue, revving his engine. They say that witness then heard a crash. Police say that SUV had hit another parked vehicle. They say Paul had a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech, and was belligerent.
According to Paul's citation, he refused a blood alcohol test and failed a field sobriety test. They took him to hospital to be checked out for injuries to his face. He wasn't arrested.
Paul has faced alcohol-related charges in the past. In 2013, He was charged with assaulting a flight attendant and consuming alcohol while underage. Those charges were dropped. Later that year, Kentucky's Alcoholic Beverage Control cited him for alcohol possession of a minor at Keeneland.
Police classified this as an aggravated DUI charge because they say Paul refused an alcohol test. Neither Paul, nor his father has commented.[/quote]
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So Alma the older is responsible for Alma the younger mistakes?
Ezra T Benson is guilty because his grandson left the church at some time?
That is a false principle.
Ezra T Benson is guilty because his grandson left the church at some time?
That is a false principle.
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LOL...no that's you twisting the point. Much bigger items to address in that post then some newscaster's comments about Rand's boy. Funny what you choose to address...or not address.LoveIsTruth wrote:So Alma the older is responsible for Alma the younger mistakes?
Ezra T Benson is guilty because his grandson left the church at some time?
That is a false principle.
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Paul voted against every spending bill. That is key.
The fact that he put ear-marks into the spending bills is nothing more than trying to get some of the stolen stuff back to whom it belongs, but he voted AGAINST the theft.
The fact that he put ear-marks into the spending bills is nothing more than trying to get some of the stolen stuff back to whom it belongs, but he voted AGAINST the theft.
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A friend recently wrote the following about Ron Paul:
"During the 2008 presidential campaign I was introduced to and invited to campaign for Dr. Ron Paul. Prior to that time I had just assumed Mitt was probably the best of the worst and would probably support him. But as I studied the various candidates I realized America was blessed to have a presidential candidate that understood The Constitution of The United States and more importantly had a track record in congress of more than a decade demonstrating that he made good, with EVERY OPPORTUNITY, to honor his sacred oath to uphold The Constitution. Now, you realize that I'm not referring to Mitt. Given his background Mitt should have been that person. No, I'm referring to Ron Paul.
Dr. Ron Paul traveled to Phoenix several times in 2008. During each visit I spend time with him and other volunteers involved in his campaign. On several occasions I spent time with him one to one. This gave me a unique opportunity to ask numerous questions and get to know better the man that is Dr. Ron Paul. I found him to be a humble, unassuming, a profoundly religious and "God Fearing Man." Ron is a true modern day patriot and as of his retirement from congress served faithfully the American people for 22 years.
I have only praise for the man that is Ron Paul and would give serious consideration to most anything he would have to say and particularly topics that he is most qualified to address - economics, the economy (national and international) related policies, trends, who is behind the curtains pulling the levers, foreign and domestic issues, etc.
"During the 2008 presidential campaign I was introduced to and invited to campaign for Dr. Ron Paul. Prior to that time I had just assumed Mitt was probably the best of the worst and would probably support him. But as I studied the various candidates I realized America was blessed to have a presidential candidate that understood The Constitution of The United States and more importantly had a track record in congress of more than a decade demonstrating that he made good, with EVERY OPPORTUNITY, to honor his sacred oath to uphold The Constitution. Now, you realize that I'm not referring to Mitt. Given his background Mitt should have been that person. No, I'm referring to Ron Paul.
Dr. Ron Paul traveled to Phoenix several times in 2008. During each visit I spend time with him and other volunteers involved in his campaign. On several occasions I spent time with him one to one. This gave me a unique opportunity to ask numerous questions and get to know better the man that is Dr. Ron Paul. I found him to be a humble, unassuming, a profoundly religious and "God Fearing Man." Ron is a true modern day patriot and as of his retirement from congress served faithfully the American people for 22 years.
I have only praise for the man that is Ron Paul and would give serious consideration to most anything he would have to say and particularly topics that he is most qualified to address - economics, the economy (national and international) related policies, trends, who is behind the curtains pulling the levers, foreign and domestic issues, etc.
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Fascinating logic...hey guys I want all of you to know that I'm against the theft...but I'm going to participate...LoveIsTruth wrote:Paul voted against every spending bill. That is key.
The fact that he put ear-marks into the spending bills is nothing more than trying to get some of the stolen stuff back to whom it belongs, but he voted AGAINST the theft.
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Even ardent opponents of Bill Clinton used to praise him and state that it was most difficult not to like him.lundbaek wrote:A friend recently wrote the following about Ron Paul:
"During the 2008 presidential campaign I was introduced to and invited to campaign for Dr. Ron Paul. Prior to that time I had just assumed Mitt was probably the best of the worst and would probably support him. But as I studied the various candidates I realized America was blessed to have a presidential candidate that understood The Constitution of The United States and more importantly had a track record in congress of more than a decade demonstrating that he made good, with EVERY OPPORTUNITY, to honor his sacred oath to uphold The Constitution. Now, you realize that I'm not referring to Mitt. Given his background Mitt should have been that person. No, I'm referring to Ron Paul.
Dr. Ron Paul traveled to Phoenix several times in 2008. During each visit I spend time with him and other volunteers involved in his campaign. On several occasions I spent time with him one to one. This gave me a unique opportunity to ask numerous questions and get to know better the man that is Dr. Ron Paul. I found him to be a humble, unassuming, a profoundly religious and "God Fearing Man." Ron is a true modern day patriot and as of his retirement from congress served faithfully the American people for 22 years.
I have only praise for the man that is Ron Paul and would give serious consideration to most anything he would have to say and particularly topics that he is most qualified to address - economics, the economy (national and international) related policies, trends, who is behind the curtains pulling the levers, foreign and domestic issues, etc.
He is most qualified to address behind the curtain folks pulling levers...always fails though to mention his own connections...
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LoveIsTruth
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He did not participate in theft. He VOTED against the theft, every time. No exceptions. The only thing he participated in was in returning some of the stolen goods to whom it belongs. Big difference. It's like saying "You participated in the robbery because you took some of the stolen things from the robber and gave them back to whom they belonged."Legion wrote:Fascinating logic...hey guys I want all of you to know that I'm against the theft...but I'm going to participate...LoveIsTruth wrote:Paul voted against every spending bill. That is key.
The fact that he put ear-marks into the spending bills is nothing more than trying to get some of the stolen stuff back to whom it belongs, but he voted AGAINST the theft.
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Jason
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He knew the bills were going to pass (despite his single vote against)....and he's gotten more than his share of the proceeds (one of the top pork kings).LoveIsTruth wrote:He did not participate in theft. He VOTED against the theft, every time. No exceptions. The only thing he participated in was in returning some of the stolen goods to whom it belongs. Big difference. It's like saying "You participated in the robbery because you took some of the stolen things from the robber and gave them back to whom they belonged."Legion wrote:Fascinating logic...hey guys I want all of you to know that I'm against the theft...but I'm going to participate...LoveIsTruth wrote:Paul voted against every spending bill. That is key.
The fact that he put ear-marks into the spending bills is nothing more than trying to get some of the stolen stuff back to whom it belongs, but he voted AGAINST the theft.
He knew the robbery was happening...said hey guys I'm against this...but I want a good portion of the loot so I can continue to get re-elected year after year.
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ajax
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If the reps don't earmark it, it all stays in Washington. I'd rather have all that money earmarked for the people of the states, rather than stay in the Feds hands. It's irresponsible not to earmark it. He did his duty.
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Obrien
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How about not stealing the money taking the taxes in the first place, Mr. Free Market...
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ajax
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I agree. Which is why Paul would vote no for the bill. But that did not excuse him from doing his due diligence and earmarking funds, else if the bill passes and they are not earmarked, they end up in the Feds coffers.
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Jason
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Agree to disagreeajax wrote:If the reps don't earmark it, it all stays in Washington. I'd rather have all that money earmarked for the people of the states, rather than stay in the Feds hands. It's irresponsible not to earmark it. He did his duty.
