Thread: Ron Paul on the Issues

Panorama of Lawrence, Kansas rally. Also, first post!

Submitted by panduhmonium on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 22:32
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Kansas

Got a lot of new interested supporters tonight. This was during KU's big 12 tournament game.




http://www.dailypaul.com/219785/pano...lso-first-post

larger photo at the link

Ron Paul Responds To Comments By Defense Secretary

Submitted by emalvini on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 13:53Ron Paul 2012
California

Ron Paul Responds To Comments By Defense Secretary

“THE RECENT STATEMENTS BY DEFENSE SECRETARY PANETTA ONCE AGAIN ILLUSTRATE THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION’S BLATANT DISREGARD FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND OUR U.S. CONSTITUTION”

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – Today Congressman and 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul issued the following statement in response to comments by Obama Defense Secretary Leon Panetta regarding military options in Syria. See comments below.

“Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s recent statements once again illustrate the Obama administration’s blatant disregard for the rule of law and our Constitution.

“For President Obama’s head of the Defense Department to state that international permission, rather than congressional approval, is what would be needed as a legal basis to initiate a no-fly zone over Syria flies in the face of the guidelines established by our Founders.

“There is no issue more serious than war. And make no mistake, establishing a ‘no-fly zone’ is in itself an act of war.

“Our Founders understood that waging war is not something that should be taken lightly, which is why Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution gives Congress – not the President – the authority to declare war.

“This was meant to be an important check on presidential power. The last thing the Founders wanted was an out-of-control Executive Branch engaging in unnecessary and unpopular wars without so much as a congressional debate.

“But such actions should no longer come as a surprise. During the conflict in Libya last year, we saw exactly what this President thinks of following the rule of law. President Obama consulted NATO, the United Nations, and the Arab League for permission and authorization to use US military force against Libya. But he utterly ignored the one body that has the legal authority to grant that permission—the U.S. Congress. That was, and still is, unacceptable.

“This is a complete 180 from what we once heard when Obama was seeking the presidency, as he spoke passionately about the abuses of the Bush Administration in violating the War Powers Act. But, like many candidates, the rhetoric did not match the disappointing reality of what he would do as President.

“I have fought my entire political career for greater transparency, greater accountability, and strict adherence to the Constitution. If elected President, I pledge to always maintain the sovereignty of the United States and remain faithful to our rule of law.”

Ron Paul Responds To Comments By Defense Secretary | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Former CIA Officer Robert Steele Slams Rick Santorum, Supports Ron Paul

Robert David Steele Vivas (b. July 16, 1952 New York City), is known for his promotion of open source intelligence (OSINT).[1] He is a former United States Marine Corps infantry and intelligence officer for twenty years and was the second-ranking civilian (GS-14) in U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence from 1988--1992.[citation needed] Steele is a former clandestine services case officer with the Central Intelligence Agency.[2] He is the founder and CEO of OSS.Net as well as the Golden Candle Society. Steele also was a member of the Adjunct Faculty of Marine Corps University in the mid-1990s.

Books self-published by Steele

On Intelligence: Spies and Secrecy in an Open World (AFCEA, 2000). ISBN 0-9715661-0-0.

The New Craft of Intelligence: Personal, Public, & Political (OSS, 2002). ISBN 0-9715661-1-9.

Peacekeeping Intelligence: Emerging Concepts for the Future (OSS, 2003). Contributing editor with Ben de Jong and Wies Platje. ISBN 0-9715661-2-7.

Information Operations: All Information, All Languages, All the Time (OSS, 2005). ISBN 0-9715661-3-5.

The Smart Nation Act: Public Intelligence in the Public Interest (OSS, 2006). ISBN 0-9715661-3-2.

Steele is prominently featured in the 2007 documentary American Drug War: The Last White Hope.

He also appeared in two French documentaries: Les Hackers (English translation: Hackers), on the National Geographic Channel, CIA Guerres Secretes (By William Karel) and Le Monde selon Bush (English translation: The World according to Bush by William Karel), on the television channel Paris Première.

Judge Napolitano on Robert Mueller: Can't Answer Basic Question About Due Process

Submitted by RainbowPie on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 23:08
Off Grid
Virginia

Judge Napalitano talks to Shep Smith about Mueller's testimony today.

Congressman: "Can the President kill Americans in America?"

Mueller: "Um....I dunno."

Even Shep is mad about this one.



Judge Napolitano on Robert Mueller: Can't Answer Basic Question About Due Process | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

[video] Dr. Paul @ Kansas U, Lawrence, KS w/2000+ Capacity Crowd on Big12 GameNight!


Submitted by AnCapMercenary on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 06:33
Ron Paul 2012
Kansas

Looks like the MSM is up to their old tricks again: AP reports "hundreds," yet Dr. Paul states over TWO THOUSAND!

My personal rule of thumb? Whenever AP 'reports' on a RP Rally attendance, add 1,000~2,000. Because they, without fail, always under report it by a thousand, in almost every article.











[Video] Dr. Paul @ Kansas U, Lawrence, KS w/2000+ Capacity Crowd on Big12 GameNight! | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Ron Paul Rally VS. Rick Santorum Rally in Kansas



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Ron Paul Rally VS. Rick Santorum Rally in Kansas | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

2500 Turn Up To See Ron Paul in Missouri

Submitted by emalvini on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 18:57
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2500 Turn Up To See Ron Paul in Missouri

With these kind of crowds, I find it hard to believe Paul has yet to win a state...(See photo of crowd)

"Can't get healthcare to our old people, can't educate our young people, but we can bomb the sh*t out of your country alright" - George Carlin

"We're in two wars that are costing us trillions of dollars. Those trillions of dollars should have been left in the economy to build jobs and produce prosperity here at home" - Ron Paul

"We spend 1.5 trillion dollars overseas in wars we don't need to be in and we need to cut there. And then put that money back into our economy here." - Ron Paul





http://www.dailypaul.com/219922/2500...ul-in-missouri

Ron Paul Draws 2,500-plus Voters to St. Charles County Massive Town Hall MeetingStanding-room-only crowd assembles to hear Dr. Paul speak, engage voters on liberty and economy

ST. LOUIS, Missouri – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul attracted a remarkable 2,500-plus voters at a massive town hall meeting held in St. Charles County, Missouri today.
The standing-room-only St. Charles County Town Hall Meeting with Dr. Paul and thousands of voters took place at 3:00 p.m. CST at Lindenwood University – Hyland Arena, located at 209 S. Kingshighway, St. Charles, MO 63301. Dr. Paul asked the crowd to consider economic and civil liberties as inseparable, a state of affairs that would result in a freer, more prosperous society. He also mentioned aspects of his path-breaking ‘Plan to Restore America,’ an economic blueprint that experts say far outpaces the recovery proposals of Dr. Paul’s rivals for the Republican nomination for the presidency.

Dr. Paul takes the podium as supporters and media capture images.
The 12-term Texas Congressman’s event attracted 2,500-plus supporters and undecided voters.

Ron Paul Draws 2,500-plus Voters to St. Charles County Massive Town Hall Meeting*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign CommitteeRon Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee

Breaking! Las Vegas, Nevada. Ron Paul Delegates SWEEP The Clark County Convention!

Submitted by bobspirit on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 19:38
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Chairman Gibbs brought the meeting to order by asking for any Santorum supporters to please raise their hands. A handful of people raised their hands. Then he asked for Gingrich. He got 2 handfuls. When he asked for Romney, his people clustered near the front of the main room raised their hands with a great cheer.

When he asked for Ron Paul what looked like about 2/3rds of the crowd of over 2,600 delegates leaped to their feet as one and unleashed a thunderous ovation that lasted for 30 seconds. It was absolutely electrifying.

Things settled down and we got down to business. We were allowed to self nominate ourselves as delegates to the state convention. Clark County which is BY FAR the most populated county in the state is allowed 1900 delegates. As only a little over 1,200 volunteered, all who signed up were confirmed as delegates. I do not have any exact numbers, but I can tell you we are likely to have an even larger majority at state than we did here. And this was DECISIVE.

We heard from local candidates running for office. Senators Dean Heller and Joe Heck both spoke and were received with something less than whole hearted support, and deservedly so for their unconstitutional votes for NDAA and the patriot act.

But the best part was filling the 14 seats on the Clark County Republican Party Executive Board. These are the people who set local policy. Each of the candidates was given only 30 seconds to speak.

Are you ready for this?

ALL 14 SEATS WERE WON BY RON PAUL DELEGATES! A total sweep!

When the results were announced a Ron Paul cheer went up and if the Romney people were balloons you would have heard the air draining out of every one of them with a big, sad whoosh.

The Clark County platform now OFFICIALLY calls for holding elected officials to their oath to defend the constitution, or face removal from office. The party platform now also calls for the repeal of the 16th amendment and a full public audit of the federal reserve.

What does this all mean? It means all the garbage the media has been feeding us is precisely that. It means the campaigns delegate strategy works. It means this party is JUST GETTING STARTED!

People, turn off your televisions and get to work. And if you want to have the experience of a lifetime standing there sweating and crying for joy, go be A Ron Paul delegate at your county and state convention.

UNBELIEVABLE.

LIBERTY LIVES. FREEDOM LIVES. RON PAUL 2012.

BELIEVE.

Breaking! Las Vegas, Nevada. Ron Paul Delegates SWEEP The Clark County Convention! | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Ron Paul WINS Virgin Islands Popular Vote!

Submitted by Jay1 on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 22:11
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Paul: 29%
Romney: 26%
Santorum: 6%
Gingrich: 5%

Ron Paul Wins Popular Vote:

Daily Kos: Ron Paul Wins Virgin Islands Caucuses. Kind of.

VIGOP: VI GOP

Lying, scumbag AP calls it for Romney:

The Associated Press: Romney wins Virgin Islands GOP Caucus

Dirt bag GOP Chairman lies about delegates; NPR is uncritically complicit in the lie:

Romney Wins Virgin Islands GOP Caucus : NPR

Why when Paul gets a majority of the delegates do they not call it for Paul?

Ron Paul WINS Virgin Islands Popular Vote! | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012