July 03, 2007
After an airport rally in Arizona recently, a tall black man in an Obama shirt came up to shake my hand. He said he had stopped to listen, stayed to learn, and now wanted a Ron Paul shirt. And sure enough, when I saw him again, he was wearing one.
Diversity is much talked about these days, for purposes of government enhancement, but its reality is rare. However, I've seen it—everyday, in our campaign.
Young people, middle-aged people, seniors, whites, blacks, Hispanics, new citizens, old-line families, Republicans in suits and ties, hippies, home-schoolers, high-schoolers, homemakers, small business people, workers and capitalists, all united in their love for country and Constitution.
As my great mentor Ludwig von Mises showed, government meddling in the economy creates conflict, as special-interest groups seek to rip us off through big government. The voluntarism of the free market, on the other hand, brings social cooperation and peace. That's why this campaign is a showcase for the real unity-in-diversity that is freedom.
Of course, the number of young people continues to thrill me. When I ask them how they got interested, they usually mention the Constitution. Old-style permissive parenting held that kids should do as they wanted, but kids want and need rules, and they know that government needs them too. Thus our Constitution—the few, good rules for a society of liberty, and for the social and international peace that we all want.
Two other notes: conservative talkshow host Michael Smerconish told me he has changed his mind on the war, and now agrees with us. And a Republican county chairman in South Carolina said I am unwelcome in his county because of my position on the war. He will help all other candidates, but not me.
But just as the Iowa exclusion didn't work—we had more people, and far more enthusiastic people, than the official event--so this man will not be successful.
You can help make sure of that, with your generous donation (https://www.ronpaul2008.com/donate/) to this campaign. We run on a comparative shoestring, and that has its advantages against the lumbering dinosaur operations of our opponents. We can be nimble and quick. But not without your help. I'd be so grateful for your contribution.
Warmest regards,
Ron Paul
www.ronpaul2008.com
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Good use of taxpayers money?
Federal Government Sends Check to Each Major Party for $16,356,000 to Pay for National Conventions
July 2nd, 2007
On June 26, the Federal Election Commission authorized the U.S. Treasury to send a check for $16,356,000 to the Democratic Party, and another such check in the same amount to the Republican Party. This money is to be used for each major party’s national convention next year. Thanks to Tom Jones for this news.
www.ballot-access.org
July 2nd, 2007
On June 26, the Federal Election Commission authorized the U.S. Treasury to send a check for $16,356,000 to the Democratic Party, and another such check in the same amount to the Republican Party. This money is to be used for each major party’s national convention next year. Thanks to Tom Jones for this news.
www.ballot-access.org
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Ron Paul Speaks to 1,000 in Iowa
June 30, 2007
DES MOINES, IOWA – Presidential candidate Ron Paul held a rally today celebrating life and liberty at the Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines, Iowa. The event was held immediately after and next door to a Republican candidates forum sponsored by the Iowa Christian Alliance and Iowans for Tax Relief.
Dr. Paul was the only GOP candidate excluded from the forum, so his campaign organized an event of its own. Despite being planned in less than a week, Dr. Paul's event singlehandedly outdrew the other forum and its six participating candidates by several hundred attendees.
"Today, Ron Paul demonstrated how deeply his message of freedom and limited government is resonating across the nation," said campaign manager Lew Moore.
Dr. Paul, addressing a packed room, received thunderous applause many times and as well as several standing ovations. Observers believe that this event was the biggest rally for a Republican candidate in Iowa during this campaign cycle.
"Ron Paul has generated more grassroots excitement and support than any other candidate in the race," continued Moore. "The campaign is building on this momentum around the country as we drive toward the nomination."
www.ronpaul2008.com
DES MOINES, IOWA – Presidential candidate Ron Paul held a rally today celebrating life and liberty at the Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines, Iowa. The event was held immediately after and next door to a Republican candidates forum sponsored by the Iowa Christian Alliance and Iowans for Tax Relief.
Dr. Paul was the only GOP candidate excluded from the forum, so his campaign organized an event of its own. Despite being planned in less than a week, Dr. Paul's event singlehandedly outdrew the other forum and its six participating candidates by several hundred attendees.
"Today, Ron Paul demonstrated how deeply his message of freedom and limited government is resonating across the nation," said campaign manager Lew Moore.
Dr. Paul, addressing a packed room, received thunderous applause many times and as well as several standing ovations. Observers believe that this event was the biggest rally for a Republican candidate in Iowa during this campaign cycle.
"Ron Paul has generated more grassroots excitement and support than any other candidate in the race," continued Moore. "The campaign is building on this momentum around the country as we drive toward the nomination."
www.ronpaul2008.com
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Campaign finance ruling: Liberty wins one
Good editorial report t=by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
What is our condition of liberty when the chief justice of the United States is impelled to say this in defense of free speech?
"Discussion of issues cannot be suppressed simply because the issues also may be pertinent in an election. Where the First Amendment is implicated, the tie goes to the speaker, not the censor," wrote John Roberts.
The U.S. Supreme Court, 5-4, Monday struck down application of a portion of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law. The court ruled Wisconsin Right to Life should have been permitted to run TV and radio issue ads paid with corporate dollars within 60 days of the general election.
In 2004, the group asked voters to contact Wisconsin U.S. Sens. Russ Feingold, running for re-election, and Herb Kohl, who was not, and urge them to refrain from filibustering President Bush's judicial nominees.
The court was right -- but incompletely.
How elected officials treat issues has a direct impact on voters; issues ads and electioneering ads are not constitutionally different. Justice Antonin Scalia could not condone trying to draw impossible distinctions; he found it ironic that a law to muzzle big corporations and unions hurt a small advocacy group.
In sum, the supposed "corrupting" influence of big money resulted in a law that directly undermined the people's right to speak collectively.
The censor lost this case. But he never rests.
www.pittsburghlive.com
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
What is our condition of liberty when the chief justice of the United States is impelled to say this in defense of free speech?
"Discussion of issues cannot be suppressed simply because the issues also may be pertinent in an election. Where the First Amendment is implicated, the tie goes to the speaker, not the censor," wrote John Roberts.
The U.S. Supreme Court, 5-4, Monday struck down application of a portion of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law. The court ruled Wisconsin Right to Life should have been permitted to run TV and radio issue ads paid with corporate dollars within 60 days of the general election.
In 2004, the group asked voters to contact Wisconsin U.S. Sens. Russ Feingold, running for re-election, and Herb Kohl, who was not, and urge them to refrain from filibustering President Bush's judicial nominees.
The court was right -- but incompletely.
How elected officials treat issues has a direct impact on voters; issues ads and electioneering ads are not constitutionally different. Justice Antonin Scalia could not condone trying to draw impossible distinctions; he found it ironic that a law to muzzle big corporations and unions hurt a small advocacy group.
In sum, the supposed "corrupting" influence of big money resulted in a law that directly undermined the people's right to speak collectively.
The censor lost this case. But he never rests.
www.pittsburghlive.com
Monday, June 18, 2007
Money system meeting CANCELED!!!
THIS HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Come and learn from a seasoned researcher on the subject
June 19th at 6:15 PM
At the VFW Sharon Post 439 East State Street Sharon PA 16146
Come learn the truth about our money system from Mickey Paoletta
www.mickeyonbanking.org
Come and learn from a seasoned researcher on the subject
June 19th at 6:15 PM
At the VFW Sharon Post 439 East State Street Sharon PA 16146
Come learn the truth about our money system from Mickey Paoletta
www.mickeyonbanking.org
Senate puts off smoking ban bill amid disagreements
6/18/2007, 5:31 p.m. EDT
The Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state Senate delayed consideration of a broad ban on smoking in public and nearly every workplace until next week after Republicans were unable to agree on a set of exemptions, a top GOP senator said Monday.
Republicans, who control the Senate 29-21, have worked behind closed doors to secure majority support for a single amendment that would create multiple exemptions in the smoking ban legislation.
As currently drafted, that legislation would ban smoking in just about every public space and workplace in Pennsylvania, including casinos, restaurants, bars, sports arenas and private clubs. Senators have been pressed by owners of casinos, clubs and bars for exemptions.
But Republicans have been unable to achieve broad support for any of the exemptions, said Sen. Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson, the chamber's president pro tempore.
The smoking-ban bill has advanced farther than any other legislation of its kind in Pennsylvania. Twenty-seven other states have approved a ban of some sort.
Any bill must also pass the House, where several similar bills have been introduced. Gov. Ed Rendell has said he supports the broadest ban.
www.pennlive.com
www.grassrootspa.com
The Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state Senate delayed consideration of a broad ban on smoking in public and nearly every workplace until next week after Republicans were unable to agree on a set of exemptions, a top GOP senator said Monday.
Republicans, who control the Senate 29-21, have worked behind closed doors to secure majority support for a single amendment that would create multiple exemptions in the smoking ban legislation.
As currently drafted, that legislation would ban smoking in just about every public space and workplace in Pennsylvania, including casinos, restaurants, bars, sports arenas and private clubs. Senators have been pressed by owners of casinos, clubs and bars for exemptions.
But Republicans have been unable to achieve broad support for any of the exemptions, said Sen. Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson, the chamber's president pro tempore.
The smoking-ban bill has advanced farther than any other legislation of its kind in Pennsylvania. Twenty-seven other states have approved a ban of some sort.
Any bill must also pass the House, where several similar bills have been introduced. Gov. Ed Rendell has said he supports the broadest ban.
www.pennlive.com
www.grassrootspa.com
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