Thread: Ron Paul on the Issues

Massive Corporatist State-sanctioned Theft for Billionaires: Uncle Sam's Real Estate Fire Sale!

Submitted by AnCapMercenary on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 15:28
Economy

For Billionaires Only: Uncle Sam's Real Estate Fire Sale

by William F. Jasper

The New American

“The largest transfer of wealth from the public to private sector is about to begin. The federal government will be bulk-selling the massive portfolio of foreclosed homes now owned by HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private investors – vulture funds.”

So warned Roger Arnold, chief economist for ALM Advisors of Pasadena, California, in a column for RealMoney on August 11, 2011, that first lifted the lid on this latest colossal scandal to come out of the 2008-2009 financial crisis.

“These homes,” wrote Arnold, “which are now the property of the U.S. government, the U.S. taxpayer, U.S. citizens collectively, are going to be sold to private investor conglomerates at extraordinarily large discounts to real value. You and I will not be allowed to participate. These investors will come from the private-equity and hedge-fund community, Goldman Sachs (GS) and its derivatives, as well as foreign sovereign wealth funds that can bring a billion dollars or more to each transaction.”

Massive Corporatist State-sanctioned Theft for Billionaires: Uncle Sam's Real Estate Fire Sale! | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Video: Jim Rickards on Fed's Operation Twist 2.0 - RT Capital Account w/Lauren Lyster, June 20, 2012

Submitted by AnCapMercenary on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 19:50
Economy

Jim Rickards on the latest Federal Reserve Rate Decision and Operation Twist 2.0

Published on Jun 20, 2012 by CapitalAccount

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Welcome to Capital Account. Let's twist again...like we did last September. The Federal Reserve announced today that it will be extending operation twist -- it's effort to twit the yield curve and keep long-term interest rates low by selling short-dated securities and buying long-term treasuries. It's just more free market arm-twisting, and the Fed says it's willing to do more. Sounds like more threats!

And whales have been popular, but what about "operation humpback whale..." What is this? Well, how 'about the Fed buy both the long, as well as the short end of the curve, and sell a bunch of the bonds in the middle? We'll float that idea to our guest Jim Rickards, later in the show. He believes that the same force behind too-big-to-fail banks that is driving anti-competitive behavior on Wall Street is also responsible for driving monopolistic practices in government.

And last but not least, there is Loose Change, and a story you won't want to miss: Mickey Mouse spotted on Mercury! That's right, but what does this intergalactic phenomenon have to do with market trends? Demetri and Lauren will give you their two cents at the end of our show!

Video: Jim Rickards on Fed's Operation Twist 2.0 - RT Capital Account w/Lauren Lyster, June 20, 2012 | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Wednesday, 20 June 2012 14:18

Ron Paul Promises to Block Military Operations in Syria

Written by Joe Wolverton, II



On Tuesday Representative Ron Paul (R-Texas) rose to speak in the House of Representatives and promised to thwart any effort by the president to initiate military operations in Syria without a formal congressional declaration of war, as required by the Constitution:

This week I am introducing legislation to prohibit the Administration, absent a declaration of war by Congress, from supporting — directly or indirectly — any military or paramilitary operations in Syria,” the constitutionally consistent congressman declared.

Sounding almost biblical in his address, Paul said that “Plans, rumors, and war propaganda for attacking Syria and deposing Assad have been around for many months.” Of course this is as true as the mainstream media that is often nothing more than an organ of the Establishment has been prepping the American people for that for some time.

Decrying all of the foreign conflicts into which the United States has entangled itself, Paul continued his speech, saying:

The total waste of those wars should cause us to pause before this all-out effort at occupation and regime change is initiated against Syria. There are no national security concerns that require such a foolish escalation of violence in the Middle East. There should be no doubt that our security interests are best served by completely staying out of the internal strife now raging in Syria.

The amount of American blood and treasure spilled already on the altar of global “security,” is unconscionable.

For example, the illegal wars in Iraq and Afghanistan siphon about $13 billion per month from the U.S. Treasury. Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, estimates are that Congress has approved a total of $1.283 trillion in military operations, base security, reconstruction, foreign aid, embassy costs, and veterans’ health care spread over three operations: Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Afghanistan and other counter terror operations; Operation Noble Eagle (ONE), providing enhanced security at military bases; and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).

The human cost of building the American empire is much higher still. Estimates put the number of American troops killed in action in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan at over 6,000, with the number of civilian dead approaching 138,000.

The relevant question for Ron Paul and for all friends of liberty is: Has the sacrifice of all those lives made the world a safer place?

Another important question asked by Paul in his House address was, “From where does a president get such authority?”

"Since World War II the proper authority to go to war has been ignored. It has been replaced by international entities like the United Nations and NATO, or the President himself, while ignoring the Congress. And sadly, the people don't object," Paul lamented.

"Our recent presidents explicitly maintain that the authority to go to war is not the U.S. Congress. This has been the case since 1950 when we were taken into war in Korea under UN Resolution and without congressional approval," he continued.

What perhaps Representative Paul didn’t know at the time he was making his speech from the floor of the House is that Ron Paul’s fellow Republican and a man who may be the next U.S. president shares the view of the “recent presidents” spoken of by Paul.

Appearing with Bob Schieffer on Sunday’s Face the Nation, Republican presidential candidate and “presumptive nominee” Mitt Romney said that if he is elected in November, he would not need congressional approval to start a war with Iran.

Specifically, Romney said:

I can assure you if I'm president, the Iranians will have no question but that I will be willing to take military action if necessary to prevent them from becoming a nuclear threat to the world. I don't believe at this stage, therefore, if I'm president that we need to have a war powers approval or special authorization for military force. The president has that capacity now. I understand that some in the Senate for instance have written letters to the president indicating you should know that a containment strategy is unacceptable. We cannot survive a course of action which would include a nuclear Iran. We must be willing to take any and all actions.

Many of Representative Paul’s followers question how Romney’s stance differs significantly from that of President Obama, who famously exercised these imagined “war powers” to initiate military action in Yemen, Libya, and likely Syria.

Speaking of Iran, Paul recognizes in his speech that daily our country is moving inexorably closer to armed conflict with that nation:

Most knowledgeable people now recognize that the planned war against Syria is merely the next step to take on the Iranian government, something the neo-cons openly admit. Controlling Iranian oil, just as we have done in Saudi Arabia and are attempting to do in Iraq, is the real goal of the neo-conservatives who have been in charge of our foreign policy for the past couple of decades.

In light of Romney's comments on Face the Nation, it would appear that his administration would be little more than a perpetuation of that neo-con foreign policy mentioned by Paul in his address.

Demonstrating what many hope is a continuing fidelity to the Constitution despite his recent endorsement of Mitt Romney, Ron Paul’s son Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) mirrored his father’s sentiments in a speech he gave on the floor of the Senate:

Our Founding Fathers were quite concerned about giving the power to declare war to the Executive. They were quite concerned that the Executive could become like a king. Many in this body cannot get boots on ground fast enough in a variety of places, from Syria to Libya to Iran. We don't just send boots to war. We send our young Americans to war. Our young men and women, our soldiers, deserve thoughtful debate. Before sending our young men and women into combat, we should have a mature and thoughtful debate over the ramifications of and over the authorization of war and over the motives of the war. James Madison wrote that the Constitution supposes what history demonstrates. That the Executive is the branch most interested in war and most prone to it. The Constitution, therefore, with studied care vested that power in the Legislature.

Concluding his remarks, Representative Paul said:

It's time the United States tried a policy of diplomacy, seeking peace, trade, and friendship. We must abandon our military effort to promote and secure an American empire.

Besides, we're broke, we can't afford it, and worst of all, we're fulfilling the strategy laid out by Osama bin Laden. whose goal had always been to bog us down in the Middle East and bring on our bankruptcy here at home.

It's time to bring our troops home and establish a non-interventionist foreign policy, which is the only road to peace and prosperity.

The question is: Whom can the American people rely on to get us back on that straight and narrow road?

Ron Paul Promises to Block Military Operations in Syria

FOUR FOR FREEDOM

By Chuck Baldwin
June 21, 2012
NewsWithViews.com

Given the choices for President that the two major parties have given us over the last couple of decades (including this year), it is a truism that it really doesn't matter much whether the Democrat or the Republican nominee is elected. No, it really doesn't. In fact, in many respects, the cause of liberty suffers more under Republican administrations than under Democrat ones. For example, we lost far more liberties under G.W. Bush than we did under Bill Clinton. And as bad as Barack Obama is, John McCain would have been even worse! The same people that control one control the other. The difference is, at least when a Democrat is in the White House, conservatives and Christians actively mount rigorous resistance. However, when a neocon Republican is in the White House, conservatives and Christians say nary a word of protest.

With this in mind, it was extremely disconcerting to me when I heard Senator Rand Paul endorse Mitt Romney last week. Mitt Romney is nothing more than Barack Obama lite! And every true conservative and constitutionalist knows it. Put Romney in the White House and it will be George H.W. Bush and G.W. Bush all over again. Goodbye freedom; goodbye Constitution; goodbye balanced budget; hello more foreign wars; hello more burgeoning police state; hello more surveillance society; hello more deficit spending, etc.

And on a personal note, I cannot express my disappointment in Rand Paul enough! With his father, Ron Paul, stepping down from Congress, we had all hoped that Rand would become the leading voice for constitutional government on Capitol Hill that his father has been for all of these years. In my opinion, Rand forfeited that leadership position when he endorsed Mitt Romney. Of course, we all know why Rand did it. It was the "politically correct" thing to do. Rand is, no doubt, posturing himself for a higher office. But the GOP establishment will never embrace Rand Paul, unless he were to totally recant his constitutionalist ideals. Romney will pick a controlled Vice President. I thought that fellow Bilderberg invitee, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, would be Romney's choice; except it seems now that he is about to become the president of Purdue University.

Ron Paul's star quality is his unwillingness to compromise with the globalist establishment. In fact, in 2008, Ron Paul refused to endorse the neocon, John McCain, and endorsed a constitutionalist third party candidate for President instead. Obviously, Rand is no Ron. That's a shame!

To hear more of my thoughts on the Rand Paul endorsement of Mitt Romney, here is a link to an interview I did with Alex Jones.

The only thing that electing these "lesser of two evils" politicians does is continue the slippery slope into socialism, fascism, corporatism, etc. It is absolutely critical that the American people wake up to this reality!

That doesn't mean that every person we vote for is perfect, or that they have never made a mistake, etc. But what it does mean is that we should be convinced that the people we vote for have a proven track record of commitment to constitutional government and the principles of liberty--and that they are NOT CONTROLLED by the establishment. Say what you want about Ron Paul, the establishment has never controlled him! And for that reason alone, he should be President! (And, no, I do not believe that there is a snowball's chance in hell of Ron Paul endorsing Mitt Romney.)

At the highest levels, anti-freedomists control the establishment political system, the establishment media, and establishment religion. This is why, since Ronald Reagan was President, it hasn't mattered to a tinker's dam whether a Republican or Democrat has been in the White House. And this is why it won't matter to a tinker's dam whether Mitt Romney beats Barack Obama or not.

However, I will tell you what does matter: electing constitutionalists to our State and local governments. As I have said many times in this column, freedom will be won or lost at the State level. Accordingly, I want to introduce you to four men who are running for various positions of State (and in the case of one, national) office. I know each of these men personally and am able to recommend them to you. I am asking that readers will sincerely consider supporting these men by sending them a donation to help their campaigns.

Timothy Baldwin
Tim is my youngest son. He is a constitutional attorney. He has written some monumental books on the subjects of liberty, constitutional government, and Natural Law. He is one of the most learned and studied men on these subjects that one would ever meet.

Many readers already know Tim. Perhaps, you have read one or two of his books. Perhaps, you have heard him speak. He has been on radio interviews from coast to coast and is a prolific writer. His grasp of history, law, and government is truly incredible!

His books, FREEDOM FOR A CHANGE and ROMANS 13: THE TRUE MEANING OF SUBMISSION, are absolutely must-reading. To order these books, click here.

Tim is running for Montana House District 4. If you can help Tim, would you please do so? Here is his campaign website where you can donate.

Jerry O'Neill
Jerry is running for reelection in Montana House District 3. Jerry has a proven record in both the Montana House and Senate as a true champion for freedom, limited government, and adherence to the Constitution. A man is known as much by his enemies as by his friends. Accordingly, Jerry has been a thorn in the side of big-government toadies across the State of Montana ever since he was first elected. And they are working hard to try and take Jerry out of the Montana State House. Can you help Jerry O'Neill?

If you can, please send check or money order to:

Jerry O'Neill Campaign Account
985 Walsh Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912

Charles Key
Charles just might be one of the twenty most important constitutionalist leaders in the entire country. He is commonly referred to as "The Ron Paul of Oklahoma." He is a former Oklahoma legislator who led the investigation into the Oklahoma City bombing. His "Final Report" on that tragedy just might be the most consummate piece of investigative research into the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building ever compiled. He was attacked and impugned mercilessly during that time and stood like a rock for his pursuit of truth. Charles has been in the trenches for over two decades.

Charles has worked hard to expand the national efforts of the Fully Informed Jury Association. He has staunchly supported Tenth Amendment bills in Oklahoma. He has led in the effort to preserve America's sovereignty on matters like the North American Superhighway. And he defied the Romney Republicans in Oklahoma when they tried to break their own rules at the Oklahoma GOP convention. Charles Key is a fighter!

Charles is now seeking the office of the Clerk of the Court of Oklahoma County. This is a key post in the State of Oklahoma, and Charles is the perfect man for the job. Can you help Charles Key? If so, here is the website where you can donate.

Steve Stockman
If patriots are looking for someone to be a voice for constitutionalism, limited government, and freedom in the similitude of Ron Paul, Steve Stockman is the man! Steve is running for a US congressional district seat outside of Houston, Texas, which is very close to Ron Paul's district. I was very happy to fly to Houston a few weeks ago and deliver a campaign speech for Steve. That's how much I believe in Steve Stockman.

Steve beat out a field of candidates, including a host of wealthy big-government toadies, to earn a spot in the run-off election, which will take place on Tuesday, July 31. With the help of fellow conservatives and constitutionalists, Steve has an excellent chance of winning this election! If you want to send someone to Washington, D.C., in the similitude of Ron Paul, help Steve Stockman get elected! Plus, is it a coincidence that Steve is from the same general area as Ron Paul? Maybe not.

Steve's opposition is spending over $300,000 to win this run-off. If Steve is going to win, he will need the help of people like you and me. If you would like to help Steve Stockman win this run-off, please go to this web site to donate.

These are four men for freedom! I'm sure that there are many others across the country who deserve the support of freedom-loving people as well.

However, these are men that I personally know and am excited to support. Please help them anyway you can.

P.S. We are currently shipping THE FREEDOM DOCUMENTS. This is a giant compilation of 50 of the greatest documents of American history in one volume, under one title. This is available nowhere else that I know of. This summer printing is limited, so if you want to get your copy of THE FREEDOM DOCUMENTS, you need to order now! Click here.

• If you appreciate this column and want to help me distribute these editorial opinions to an ever-growing audience, donations may now be made by credit card, check, or Money Order. Use this link.

And please visit my web site for past columns and much more.

© 2012 Chuck Baldwin - All Rights Reserved

Chuck Baldwin is a syndicated columnist, radio broadcaster, author, and pastor dedicated to preserving the historic principles upon which America was founded. He was the 2008 Presidential candidate for the Constitution Party. He and his wife, Connie, have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. Chuck and his family reside in the Flathead Valley of Montana. See Chuck's complete bio here.

E-mail: chuck@chuckbaldwinlive.com

Website: ChuckBaldwinLive.com

Chuck Baldwin -- Four For Freedom

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RNC Faces Suit From Paul Backers

Submitted by The Daily Paul on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 21:15
Delegates

A slate of Ron Paul backers elected to the Republican National Convention that will be held later this summer in Tampa have sued the national party for the right to vote for their chosen candidate.

In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in California, the 132 delegates -- representing 18 states and accounting for more than 5 percent of the total number of delegates elected to vote in Tampa -- allege that the RNC violates federal law by requiring them to sign pledges to back a certain candidate. The RNC's "Unit Rule," which restricts delegates' voting options, illegally limits their vote, they say.

Continue: http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/rnc-faces-suit-from-...

RNC Faces Suit From Paul Backers | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Rule 40: The Vice Presidential Nomination at the RNC

Submitted by nmlifestyles on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 21:09
Ron Paul 2012

WASHINGTON -- This may be the Ron Paul gambit we've been waiting for.

An obscure rule change made four years ago by the Republican Party has opened the door for Paul forces to cause a major headache for Mitt Romney when he tries to nominate his choice for vice president at the party convention in August.

The Republican National Committee could change Rule 40 in the week leading up to the convention, but that would risk the appearance of jamming Romney's nominee through, and likely cause a subsequent backlash.

Republican officials are still waking up to the fact that Paul loyalists -- who control the majority of delegates in Maine, Minnesota and Iowa, and have sizable contingents in a number of other states -- could very likely enter Paul's name into nomination for vice president. This would force a roll call vote where each delegate of each state is polled on the floor of the convention.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/20/ron-paul-vice-presi...

Rule 40: The Vice Presidential Nomination at the RNC | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Video: Jim Rickards on Fed's Operation Twist 2.0 - RT Capital Account w/Lauren Lyster, June 20, 2012


Submitted by AnCapMercenary on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 19:50
Economy



Jim Rickards on the latest Federal Reserve Rate Decision and Operation Twist 2.0




Published on Jun 20, 2012 by CapitalAccount

Welcome to Capital Account. Let's twist again...like we did last September. The Federal Reserve announced today that it will be extending operation twist -- it's effort to twit the yield curve and keep long-term interest rates low by selling short-dated securities and buying long-term treasuries. It's just more free market arm-twisting, and the Fed says it's willing to do more. Sounds like more threats!


And whales have been popular, but what about "operation humpback whale..." What is this? Well, how 'about the Fed buy both the long, as well as the short end of the curve, and sell a bunch of the bonds in the middle? We'll float that idea to our guest Jim Rickards, later in the show. He believes that the same force behind too-big-to-fail banks that is driving anti-competitive behavior on Wall Street is also responsible for driving monopolistic practices in government.


And last but not least, there is Loose Change, and a story you won't want to miss: Mickey Mouse spotted on Mercury! That's right, but what does this intergalactic phenomenon have to do with market trends? Demetri and Lauren will give you their two cents at the end of our show!

Follow us @
http://twitter.com/lauren...
http://twitter.com/coveri...


Video: Jim Rickards on Fed's Operation Twist 2.0 - RT Capital Account w/Lauren Lyster, June 20, 2012 | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Ron Paul Iowa Delegate: "We will be a force in politics for years to come"

Submitted by DeejayG on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 04:55
Videos
Iowa




http://www.dailypaul.com/241357/ron-paul-iowa-delegate-we-will-be-a-force-in-politics-for-years-to-come