-
The Delegate Race: Arizona and Michigan, and "Brokered" vs. "Open" Conventions
Submitted by Steve Dickson on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 12:25
Tuesday, February 28th marks the next phase in the GOP election process, with the primaries in Arizona and Michigan. It is becoming clear to many that the likelihood of an open convention is increasing. A "brokered" convention and an "open" convention are two very different things, and this has been miss-reported by the major media. Of note is that both of these states will pay a penalty of half of their Delegates due to the date of their elections. First, on to Arizona!
Arizona has 29 Delegates available after the penalty for holding their primary early. This is a closed primary. It is unclear as to the final method of compliance with RNC rules (a state holding a primary before April 1st is required to award Delegates proportionally) but as it stands, all 29 Delegates go to the popular vote winner, and are bound for the 1st ballot at the National Convention. Here is the official Arizona Republican Party Bylaws.
Michigan losses half of their Delegates due to the date of their primary. They will award 30 Delegates proportionally based on the following formula: 28 Delegates come from the 14 Congressional Districts (2 per District) and are awarded to whoever gets the most votes in that District. The remaining 2 Delegates are "State" Delegates and are awarded proportionally, with a threshold of 15% to be eligible (which means that the party is trying to skirt the proportional rule and be a winner take all state). All 30 Delegates are bound for the 1st ballot at the National Convention.
An issue that needs to be addressed is the growing concern there will be a "brokered" convention in Tampa. This is not possible - and is an attempt to create confusion and control the process of selecting the nominee. A "brokered" convention would be like this: during the 1st ballot (where each State is called on by the Chair) no candidate receives a majority. The candidates and other powerful party types then get together and make deals to come up with a nominee, and the candidate pledges his Delegates to someone else to achieve a majority. So, for example, Jon Huntsman received 2 Delegates in New Hampshire, and he could pledge those to Mitt Romney, giving Romney 2 more Delegates to get to a majority. Except, he can't. It no longer works that way. His 2 Delegates are now "unbound" and may vote their conscience.
From Michigan's rules on Delegates (via The Green Papers): Delegate binding: Delegates are bound to their Presidential preference from the start of the nominating process through the end of the first ballot at the Republican National Convention. Delegates may not amend their Preference unless released from that commitment.
Delegates become officially uncommitted if their Presidential candidate is either not allocated delegates or looses his/her delegates.
Presidential candidates may not be allocated National Convention delegates if they withdraw, suspend their campaign, endorse another Presidential candidate, or seek the nomination of another political party for any political office.
Most states have similar rules, but it is different for each one, so check your state or keep checking here. What this means is that after the first ballot, Michigan Delegates are officially and legally UNBOUND. Some states (Maine with 24 Delegates, for example) are unbound from the start.
Instead of a Brokered Convention which is no longer possible by GOP rules, if no candidate on the 1st ballot gets a majority we will have an OPEN convention. Each Delegate will then be legally able to vote their conscience, based on the rules from their states.
The Establishment fears an Open Convention more than anything, for it means the actual Delegates will chose instead of politicians, the media, or back room power brokers. The Convention can then nominate ANYONE, whether they have been a candidate or not up to that point, or they can unite behind one of the current candidates. It will certainly be an interesting convention!
The Delegate Race: Arizona and Michigan, and "Brokered" vs. "Open" Conventions | Ron Paul 2012 | Peace . Gold . Liberty
-
-
Message to my Grandparents
Mon, 02/27/2012 - 15:34
And extended family. Feel free to copy it and use to write to your own family members. :)
-----
Dear Grandma & Grandpa,
Sorry to email you about politics, but it's something, as a veteran, that I feel very strongly about.
I was at a President's Day rally in D.C. last Monday, showing veteran support for Dr. Ron Paul for President. There were over 400 active duty soldiers and veterans (w/papers to prove it), and about 1000 other supporters. At 2pm, we soldiers made a mass formation and marched from the Washington Monument to the White House. We then symbolically turned our backs on the White House, and rendered a salute lasting one second for every soldier who has committed suicide since Obama became President. It lasted more than 8 minutes. We then had a moment of silent prayer, one second for all the other soldiers who died in combat since Obama became President. It lasted 21 minutes. This is not including troops who have lost limbs or suffered other wounds.
I am telling you this because I know the mainstream media did not cover, nor will they ever report, this event. They will not tell you that Ron Paul gets more financial support from active duty military than all the other candidates, Republicans and Obama, COMBINED. It is in light that I share with you a video that sums up perfectly what has been going on for some time--that the media is actively working to suppress the fact that the troops are overwhelmingly against these wars, including a war with Iran, and overwhelmingly support Dr. Ron Paul for President.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4JDX0-Uo1E&feature=youtu.be
That wasn't the only thing cut out. One audience member later wrote:
"[John Bolton also told the veteran:] 'You'll have to answer to your higher power.' I attended this taping; they cut out this comment that was made towards that vet. I believe Bolton also stated that the vet should have been tried and convicted in court. The audience was furious. My friend sitting next to me stood up and walked out after these comments and the rest of the audience was stunned (mixed boo's/awkward silence/whispers). 'Did he actually just say that?'"
I only ask that you take a moment to seriously consider voting for Ron Paul in the coming caucuses. He is #2 in delegates right now but he needs to win a presidential preference poll in order to break through the media black-out. His first win may be in Washington. In order to understand what we're fighting against, I recommend you watch this short video about "Neoconservatives". (6 minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0YFqVC1E&feature=youtu.be
Here is a video from the campaign, for people who like Ron Paul but are afraid of his foreign policy. (14 minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zUiA4-um-c&feature=youtu.be
If you haven't been following the debates and want a quick introduction to the four candidates, I highly recommend watching the CNN Arizona debate that occurred a few days ago. (1hr, 45 mins)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNzvpD9dtBQ&feature=youtu.be
Please write back with any questions or hangups you have about Dr. Paul. I'm sure I can convince you if you give me a chance!
Love,
Doug :)
Message to my Grandparents | Ron Paul 2012 | Peace . Gold . Liberty
-
Secret Service Protection
Submitted by cevans93 on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:04
So now that Romney has Secret Service protection, and Santorum's campaign announcing today that they will begin receiving protection, will Ron Paul receive Secret Service protection as his rallies continue to get bigger?
Ron Paul Breaks His 2012 Rally Attendance Record
Secret Service Protection | Ron Paul 2012 | Peace . Gold . Liberty
-
Ron Paul's anti-war message resonates with East Lansing crowd
5:00 PM, February 27, 2012
EAST LANSING – Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul spoke to a fired-up crowd of young people at Michigan State University on Monday afternoon, drawing a standing ovation and chants of “President Paul” for his anti-war and pro-liberty message.
The MSU Auditorium seats 4,000 people. Nearly every seat was filled and many students who arrived late sat in the stairs.
• Read full coverage of the Michigan GOP primary at Freep.com/politics
Paul promised to slash $1 trillion from the federal budget in his first year if elected president, mainly by targeting money spent overseas. He complained President Barack Obama has followed the tradition of other presidents in the last 50 years by fighting wars without a declaration of war by lawmakers.
“I will not go to war without a proper directive from the people and the U.S. Congress,” the Texas congressman said to a standing ovation.
Paul also attacked the government’s war on drugs as wasteful and intrusive on personal liberties.
That message also brought loud cheers, though, Paul, a physician, made clear: “All drugs are dangerous,” including prescription drugs.
“The war on drugs, I think, is more dangerous than the drugs themselves.”
Paul’s speech in East Lansing came on the eve of Tuesday’s Michigan Primary, with most polls showing Paul with support in the state at or below the low single digits, far behind frontrunners Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.
Still, Paul supporters said they are hopeful he can either win outright or secure delegates by winning the most votes in one or more of Michigan’s congressional districts.
Ethan Davis, chairman of MSU Youth for Paul, said the congressman’s “consistency … speaks for his integrity.”
“He’s the only one with the army of young supporters needed to win.”
But even some of the students who stood and applauded loudly for Paul said afterward they aren’t sure he’ll get their vote.
Stevin Jones, a 19-year-old Lansing Community College student, said he likes Paul’s emphasis on individual liberties but went to the event as a way of helping decide whom to support.
“A lot of it makes sense,” Jones said of Paul’s message, but he remained undecided.
Suni Roberts, 22, a senior in astrophysics at MSU, attended the rally carrying a pro-choice placard. Paul is pro-life.
Of the Republicans in the race, “I definitely think Ron Paul is the best,” but wanted to make sure the pro-choice view was represented at the rally, Roberts said.
Cathy Ross, a health care worker who came from Owosso to hear Paul, said “bringing our troops back home,” is one of the strongest elements of Paul’s message for her.
Terry Ott, an Owosso bar owner who accompanied Ross, said he would welcome Paul’s promise of freedom from government red tape and excess taxation.
“You should be able to do what you want to do with your business,” Ott said.
“Let’s take a right turn and let’s see what happens.”
Paul wraps up his Michigan campaign in Dearborn tonight. Contact Paul Egan: 517-372-8660 or pegan@freepress.com.
Ron Paul’s anti-war message resonates with East Lansing crowd | Detroit Free Press | freep.com-
-
Hundreds Turned Away in Dearborn
Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:49
Ron Paul 2012
Michigan
Just got back from the Dearborn event where due to the maximum capacity crowd, hundreds of us were turned away... what a difference from the last campaign. So many new faces, every kind of person you could imagine though mostly young. I heard so many kids talking about how they couldn't wait to see him in person, I really did feel sorry for them but though disappointed they sure weren't disheartened. Can't wait to see the video of what happened inside.
Hundreds Turned Away in Dearborn | Ron Paul 2012 | Peace . Gold . Liberty
-
-
-
-
Poll: Ron Paul Strongest Against Obama In Head To Head Matchup
Also named most truthful GOP candidate in separate study
Steve Watson
Infowars.com
February 27, 2012
http://www.ology.com/sites/default/f...a___193024.jpg
GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul is leading the incumbent president in a hypothetical matchup, according to a newly released poll from respected pollster Rasmussen.
Paul scores 43% over 41% for Obama in the poll, with 10% saying they would vote for some other option, a figure that includes 17% of Republicans.
Paul also picks up 15% of the vote from self-identified liberals, according to Rasmussen.
Mitt Romney is the only other candidate to lead Obama in the poll, scoring 45% to Obama’s 43%. Paul polls the strongest, however, given that he drives the president’s numbers down further than Romney.
A hypothetical Paul nomination also drives the undecided voters up significantly.
Senator Rick Santorum trails the president nationally by two percentage points, 45% to 43%. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich trails even further behind when pitted against Obama, with a ten point deficit, 49% to 39%.
Paul has regularly emerged as the strongest contender in other polls when matched head to head with Obama. This is the first time, however, that he has done so in a Rasmussen poll.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/var/...ry_27_2012.jpg
The poll shows a significant drop in approval ratings for Obama, who has seen a recent bounce in the polls throughout the first two months of the year.
Forty-two percent (42%) now Strongly Disapprove of the way that Obama is performing as president. His overall approval rating is down six points since mid February, according to Rasmussen.
In a separate study by The Houston Chronicle, Ron Paul was named the most truthful of the GOP contenders.
Ron Paul “had 58 percent accuracy from 33 statements that were evaluated on their honesty and truth.” The Chronicle’s ‘Texas on the Potomac’ blog explained. “Paul’s true and mostly true categories were the most plentiful, tied with seven statements in each.” the report continued.
The Chronicle used fact checking site PolitiFact to analyze statements from each of the candidates and assign accuracy values.
Ron Paul was also found to have had the lowest percentage of ‘half truths’, according to the study, with 18 percent. Newt Gingrich was found to be the most untruthful candidate, with just 42 accuracy points.
Over the weekend, Paul delivered a rousing keynote speech to hundreds of supporters in Michigan. Watch the speech in full below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKUjBTY5ot4&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oenuSRp7MVY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdDt1wnK1JY&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TWike1emso&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXklGfSVmkY&feature=player_embedded
» Poll: Ron Paul Strongest Against Obama In Head To Head Matchup Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!
Similar/Related Articles
CNN Poll: Ron Paul Has Best Chance vs Obama
Poll: Paul Tied With Obama, Most Electable Of GOP Candidates
New Poll Shows That Only Paul Or Romney Can Beat Obama
Major National Poll: Election 2012 — Barack Obama 42%, Ron Paul 41%
Poll: Ron Paul trailing Romney, Bachmann by 4 percent in Iowa
Shock Rasmussen Poll: Obama 41%, Ron Paul 37%
Poll: Ron Paul Has Greater Chance Of Beating Obama Than Palin Does In 2012
Fox Sends to Memory Hole Another Ron Paul Poll Win
Ron Paul Leads in Drudge Poll: Cast Your Vote
Another Poll Shows Paul Leading in Iowa
Rep. Ron Paul takes second in New Hampshire CNN poll
Latest Poll: Obama Approval Rating Continues to Drop
-
Poll: Ron Paul Strongest Against Obama In Head To Head Matchup
Also named most truthful GOP candidate in separate study
Steve Watson
Infowars.com
February 27, 2012
http://www.ology.com/sites/default/f...a___193024.jpg
GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul is leading the incumbent president in a hypothetical matchup, according to a newly released poll from respected pollster Rasmussen.
Paul scores 43% over 41% for Obama in the poll, with 10% saying they would vote for some other option, a figure that includes 17% of Republicans.
Paul also picks up 15% of the vote from self-identified liberals, according to Rasmussen.
Mitt Romney is the only other candidate to lead Obama in the poll, scoring 45% to Obama’s 43%. Paul polls the strongest, however, given that he drives the president’s numbers down further than Romney.
A hypothetical Paul nomination also drives the undecided voters up significantly.
Senator Rick Santorum trails the president nationally by two percentage points, 45% to 43%. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich trails even further behind when pitted against Obama, with a ten point deficit, 49% to 39%.
Paul has regularly emerged as the strongest contender in other polls when matched head to head with Obama. This is the first time, however, that he has done so in a Rasmussen poll.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/var/...ry_27_2012.jpg
The poll shows a significant drop in approval ratings for Obama, who has seen a recent bounce in the polls throughout the first two months of the year.
Forty-two percent (42%) now Strongly Disapprove of the way that Obama is performing as president. His overall approval rating is down six points since mid February, according to Rasmussen.
In a separate study by The Houston Chronicle, Ron Paul was named the most truthful of the GOP contenders.
Ron Paul “had 58 percent accuracy from 33 statements that were evaluated on their honesty and truth.” The Chronicle’s ‘Texas on the Potomac’ blog explained. “Paul’s true and mostly true categories were the most plentiful, tied with seven statements in each.” the report continued.
The Chronicle used fact checking site PolitiFact to analyze statements from each of the candidates and assign accuracy values.
Ron Paul was also found to have had the lowest percentage of ‘half truths’, according to the study, with 18 percent. Newt Gingrich was found to be the most untruthful candidate, with just 42 accuracy points.
Over the weekend, Paul delivered a rousing keynote speech to hundreds of supporters in Michigan. Watch the speech in full below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKUjBTY5ot4&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oenuSRp7MVY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdDt1wnK1JY&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TWike1emso&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXklGfSVmkY&feature=player_embedded
http://www.infowars.com/poll-ron-pau...-head-matchup/
Similar/Related Articles
CNN Poll: Ron Paul Has Best Chance vs Obama
Poll: Paul Tied With Obama, Most Electable Of GOP Candidates
New Poll Shows That Only Paul Or Romney Can Beat Obama
Major National Poll: Election 2012 — Barack Obama 42%, Ron Paul 41%
Poll: Ron Paul trailing Romney, Bachmann by 4 percent in Iowa
Shock Rasmussen Poll: Obama 41%, Ron Paul 37%
Poll: Ron Paul Has Greater Chance Of Beating Obama Than Palin Does In 2012
Fox Sends to Memory Hole Another Ron Paul Poll Win
Ron Paul Leads in Drudge Poll: Cast Your Vote
Another Poll Shows Paul Leading in Iowa
Rep. Ron Paul takes second in New Hampshire CNN poll
Latest Poll: Obama Approval Rating Continues to Drop
-
-
-
Anonymous Buyers Pledge $5,000 in Matching for Missouri Super Brochure Mailing
Submitted by po14015 on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 05:51 Ron Paul 2012
Several people have told me that the Super Brochure must get into hands of the voters. So they are putting their money where their mouth is. $5,000 to be exact. They are watching the Missouri ticker and will buy $5,000 worth of mailings.
Start: 30,817 Finish: 39,908 - Total when completed 48,999.
Ron Paul Super Brochure - Super Voter Project
2 Radio Shows Promoting This:
Listen to Ron Paul fan Dr. Cass Ingram with Joyce Riley on www.thepowerhour.com - 7:30 to 8:00 a.m., Monday morning, and RadioLibery with Dr. Stan Montieth. 5:00 p.m., Wednesday.
They will be promoting the DailyPaul and the Missouri Super Brochure drive!! Based on Dr. Cass Ingram's book, Rigged: How the Elections are Rigged against Ron Paul. The book is free right now online at www.healthfreedom2012.com.
Also, note the free exit poll form on the top right. Get
ready for Missouri and super tuesday: watch the vote.
In Liberty,
Curt
Anonymous Buyers Pledge $5,000 in Matching for Missouri Super Brochure Mailing | Ron Paul 2012 | Peace . Gold . Liberty
-
First Short Video: Ron Paul at MSU. MSM take note! (We know you read the Daily Paul!)
Submitted by Puma for Life on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 18:19 in Ron Paul 2012
Michigan
Update - Panoramic view (click for full size):
http://s1-02.twitpicproxy.com/photos...g?key=62871391
This is just 1:32 minutes, but it shows the crowd... the intro...and the OVATION!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o9iEtZnrb3M
Compare to a recent Mitt Romney event, where fake "grassroots" signs are passed out to the paltry, lethargic crowd: Romney FAKE sign wave rally in a CHURCH! (video)
Romney FAKE sign wave rally in a CHURCH!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GkR4dIHKKE&feature=player_embedded#!
First Short Video: Ron Paul at MSU. MSM take note! (We know you read the Daily Paul!) | Ron Paul 2012 | Peace . Gold . Liberty
-
Romney can’t draw a crowd: Just 1,250 turn out to hear him speak in stadium with 60,000 capacity
By Damien Gayle
Last updated at 2:52 PM on 25th February 2012
Comments (14)
Mitt Romney has had a few awkward moments throughout the primary season. But few could match his speech to the Detroit Economic Club at Ford Field yesterday.
The 65,000-seat home of the National Football League's Detroit Lions seemed like an odd choice of venue for an appearance in front of a crowd of just 1,250 people.
Mr Romney spoke from a podium on the 30-yard line of the football field in Detroit, Michigan, as the crowd, mostly men in suits, sat in chairs set up on the artificial turf.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/...70_634x440.jpg Not quite a full house: Members of the Detroit Economic club gather to hear a speech by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at Ford Field yesterday
The presidential hopeful has been turning his campaign message back to the economy as he tries to fend off rival Rick Santorum in crucial Michigan and Arizona primaries next week.
Mr Romney vowed to bring fundamental change to rebuild the U.S. economy with fiscally conservative policies, a message he hopes will help him make a comeback in the hard-hit state, where Mr Santorum is threatening to score an upset.
But the economic address became a lightning rod for Mr Romney's odd ad libs.
In an attempt to counter his critics, Mr Romney emphasised his Michigan roots and love for the cars produced by the state's auto industry.
The former private equity executive has taken some criticism in the state because he opposed an $81billion federal bailout credited with helping save the auto industry.
He pointed out that he drives a Ford Mustang and Chevrolet pickup truck, and that his wife, Ann 'drives two Cadillacs, actually' - a comment analysts said could alienate some blue-collar voters by reminding them of Mr Romney's vast wealth.
Closing his speech, he said of Michigan: 'You know, the trees are the right height, the streets are just right.'
The remark was met by puzzled murmurs in the otherwise silent stadium, the New York Daily News reported.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/...19_634x435.jpg Message: Mr Romney focused his speech on his economic plan, outlining fiscally conservative policies he hoped would win him support in the economically hard-hit state
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/...60_634x419.jpg Quiet: The occasion saw a few more of Mr Romney's odd ad libs, which were met with bemused murmurs from the crowd
Mr Romney spent most of his speech yesterday discussing his economic plan, saying a 20 per cent cut in personal income tax rates would help the economy grow and create jobs.
He also called for reforms to Medicare, the federal health programme for the elderly, which would raise the age at which citizens become eligible for the benefit.
During his speech, Mr Romney declared himself the Republican presidential candidate with 'the only chance' to defeat President Barack Obama.
Mr Obama has been most vulnerable on the economy as the general election approaches in November, but signs are growing that the recovery from the Great Recession is picking up speed.
Mr Santorum has switched the campaign narrative recently to focus on social issues, and he has risen in the polls to a near tie for the Republican lead after his surprise victories in three states on the same day earlier this month.
Mr Romney's campaign rests on a foundation of economic know-how, and the multimillionaire former venture capitalist continues to present himself as a lifelong businessman with the skills to end to the worst recession in decades.
The economy is a safer issue for Mr Romney, as he still faces scepticism from more conservative Republicans over his shifting positions on sensitive social issues such as abortion.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/...57_634x419.jpg Laid back affair: Members of the press sit on the goal line at Ford Field as they prepare for Mr Romney's speech
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/...20_634x555.jpg Family values: Mr Romney gives a hug to his sister, Lynn Keenan, after his address
Mr Romney and the Republican establishment that largely supports him are counting on the idea that he is the candidate with the best chance of beating Obama to get him the nomination at the party's convention in August.
He remains the front-runner in terms of delegates to the convention and in campaign fundraising, though finance reports released this week show the momentum from Romney donors slowed in January.
Backed by ads attacking Santorum from his own campaign and from Restore Our Future, an outside group that supports him, Mr Romney has made gains in the past week in Michigan.
But numerous polls show that Republicans who say they support one of the candidates could change their mind.
Mitt Romney in Detroit: Just 1,250 turn out to hear him speak in stadium with 60k capacity | Mail Online
-
-
-
-
Ron Paul Endorsed by Prominent Pro-Life Leader from North Dakota
Paul Maloney says Paul “has been on the front lines of the pro-life fight not only in Congress but as an obstetrician who has delivered over 4,000 babies”
BISMARCK, North Dakota – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by Paul Maloney, one of North Dakota’s most prominent pro-life leaders.
Mr. Maloney serves as Executive Director of the North Dakota Right to Life Association. Established in May 1971, North Dakota Right to Life is the largest and oldest pro-life organization in North Dakota. In making his endorsement, Mr. Maloney stated he was doing so as a private citizen and not on behalf of any prolife organization.
“I endorse Ron Paul, because he has been on the front lines of the pro-life fight not only in Congress but as an obstetrician who has delivered over 4,000 babies. Ron Paul knows that our individual rights stem from the value we have for all human life, especially innocent human life, and that a disregard for human life will not expand human freedom,” said Mr. Maloney of Mandan.
News of the endorsement was well received from the Paul campaign’s North Dakota operation.
“Congressman Ron Paul is a man of faith who understands that our rights come from our Creator and that the right to life stands above all other rights. Dr. Paul delivered more than 4,000 babies during his distinguished medical career as an OB/GYN. The experience of bringing new babies into the world profoundly affirmed his view on the sanctity of all human life. By conviction and by science, Dr. Paul understands that we should foster a society with a far greater respect for life,” said Jared Hendrix, North Dakota State Director for the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign.
North Dakota is ranked the seventh most prolife state in America according to Americans United for Life’s latest-available annual scoring.
Ron Paul Endorsed by Prominent Pro-Life Leader from North Dakota*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee
-
Ron Paul's Texas Straight Talk 2/27/12: Economy Squeezed As Debt Accelerates
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2665idWZh8&feature=player_embedded#!
Audio is shaky at first but gets better (Here is the Transcript)
Feb 27, 2012 http://RonPaul2012.com
http://paul.house.gov
http://CampaignForLiberty.org
http://DailyPaul.com
http://RunRonPaul.com
Economy Squeezed As Debt Accelerates
by Ron Paul
Senator Jeff Sessions, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee has pointed out that our per capita government debt is already larger than Greece's. Per person, our government owes over $49,000 compared to $38,937 per Greek citizen. Our debt has just reached 101% of our Gross Domestic Product. Our creditors see this and have quietly slowed down or stopped their lending to us. As a result, the Federal Reserve has been outright monetizing debt as a way to patch things together and keep the economy on life support a little longer. There is rapidly shrinking demand for our debt, and confidence in the dollar is falling. This phenomenon is hidden only by the fact that confidence in all other fiat currencies is falling faster.
None of this seems to really alarm the administration, obviously, as they have just released a budget that accelerates spending and borrowing. The reason the debt and deficits plague the economy, according to this administration, is that the American economy is not taxed enough. Therefore, hidden in the fine print of the budget is a provision that ramps up the corporate dividends tax rate from its current 15% to 39.6%. In addition, certain deductions and exemptions will be phased out; an additional 3.8% Obamacare investment tax surcharge will be tacked on, bringing the effective dividend tax rate to 44.8% in 2013. Keep in mind, this is not just a tax on big business, this is a tax on anyone who depends on dividend income to live - retirees will be hit hard by these changes and dividend yielding stock prices will adjust downward rapidly to reflect their decreased value.
Not only this, but the Obama administration is worsening the uniquely American policy of taxing income of US based companies earned overseas. No other country presumes to tax globally in this manner, so it amounts to a huge penalty for basing a company in the US. Companies have been able to manage this penalty by deferring taxation until it is repatriated or by paying dividends. What will happen to US based businesses with strong international ties if these allowances are abolished as the Obama administration proposes? A massive wave of permanent capital flight will undoubtedly cause the already high levels of unemployment to rise.
Businesses are struggling and failing in this economy. The government ultimately depends on a healthy business climate to provide jobs and a tax base. It is penny wise and pound foolish to add to business tax burden in a misguided attempt to close the colossal gap between our government's revenue and spending. Rather than crippling and absorbing more of our shrinking economy, government needs to be drastically cut - not in 10 years, but immediately.
Those who understand the underpinnings of the dollar and how the Federal Reserve works have known for some time that we are on an unsustainable course, that major chaos is in store if nothing is done quickly to reform things. Politicians pay lip-service to reforms that never materialize or turn out to be at best small and meaningless, or at worst actively harmful. It seems more and more inevitable that because the necessary changes would be too inconvenient for the elites to enact now, we will get them later Greek-style, through collapse and chaos.
-
http://c3244172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/...icalticker.jpg
Ron Paul vs. Republican Identity Politics
I’ve made the point occasionally in my columns over the years that what often drives politics is not necessarily having the correct philosophy but political identity. This frustrates those of us who care about the size of government, reducing the national debt and restoring the Constitution. Ron Paul has a limited government record second to none.
A recent study showed that out of Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Paul, only Paul would actually reduce the debt as president. Here’s the breakdown:
Newt Gingrich’s plan
Debt over next decade: Adds $7 trillion, increasing debt to GDP to 114%…
Rick Santorum’s plan
Debt over next decade: Adds $4.5 trillion, increasing debt to GDP to 104%.
Mitt Romney’s plan
Debt over next decade: Adds $250 billion, increasing debt to GDP to 86%…
Ron Paul’s plan
Debt over next decade: Reduces it by $2.2 trillion, lowering debt to GDP to 76%.
Yelling at CNN’s John King during a debate delivered my home state of South Carolina to Newt Gingrich by a commanding 41%, because Newt seemed on “our” side to Republicans and “against” the media.
Gingrich’s actual conservative record is abysmal but in that primary it didn’t matter much. For Republicans at that time, Newt was “one of us.”
Rick Santorum’s record is just as abysmal. Here’s a guy who admits to being George W. Bush’s wingman, helping to implement some of the most big government programs in American history.
“Politics is a team sport” says Santorum. He’s more right than he knows, as voters have largely “identified” with Santorum recently precisely because they think he’s more part of the Republican “team” than Romney. Writes The American Spectator’s Quin Hillyer (a Santorum supporter):
Cultural identification matter. That’s what allows Santorum to survive mistakes, or distorted attacks on his record, when others can’t: People identify with him.
The “distorted attacks” on Santorum’s record means people are simply discussing Santorum’s record. It’s horrible. If Santorum is actually better than Romney or Gingrich it is a marginal difference, and that margin is so slim that there is essentially no difference at all.
These guys are three peas in a big government pod and no amount of mental gymnastics from their supporters can erase their career-long statist records.
The Tea Party was supposed to be a movement that eschewed the politics of old, demanding strict fiscal conservatism and rejecting conventional big government Republicans. The only candidate in this race that fits what the Tea Party originally desired is Ron Paul. This is not arguable. If cutting government and reducing the debt is the Tea Party’s primary goal, only Ron Paul fits the bill, whether judging by his past record or his current budget plan.
Every other candidate–Romney, Santorum, Gingrich–fails the Tea Party’s fiscal conservative litmus test, whether judging by their past records or even their proposed budget plans, all of which cut nothing and add to our debt significantly.
But people “identify” with these candidates, some say? Republicans once “identified” with George W. Bush. A majority of Americans “identified” with Barack Obama in 2008.
To the degree that Republicans reject conservative philosophy to comfort themselves with identity politics is also to the degree that all of us will have to continue to endure big government.
Ron Paul vs. Republican Identity Politics*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee
-
-
-
Impressive Ron Paul Crowd Pictures - Don't Believe the deceptions of the Mainstream Media - Ron Paul is drawing HUGE numbers!
Submitted by kstroh on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 16:30 in Ron Paul 2012
Here is a growing series of photos and videos showing the huge turnouts at Ron Paul events around the nation. Anyone who follows Ron Paul realizes the mainstream media is doing everything within their power to falsely represent the support that Ron Paul has at every one of his events. He is filling banquet halls, convention halls, speaking venues, stadiums, and anywhere people can congregate! Far more than the media is portraying
Don't Believe the deceptions of the Mainstream Media - Ron Paul is drawing HUGE numbers!
http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...0221122-a-.png Here is a growing series of photos and videos showing the huge turnouts at Ron Paul events around the nation. Anyone who follows Ron Paul realizes the mainstream media is doing everything within their power to falsely represent the support that Ron Paul has at every one of his events. He is filling banquet halls, convention halls, speaking venues, stadiums, and anywhere people can congregate! Far more than the media is portraying.
Michigan State University Rally - East Lansing, MI
February 27, 2012
http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...79404-a---.JPG
A packed house at the Michigan State University Auditorium came to show their support for Ron Paul. Approximately 4,000 in attendance.
Michigan State University Rally - East Lansing, MI
February 27, 2012
http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...0393597-a-.png
VIDEO - Michigan State University
February 27, 2012
Ron Paul receives a warm welcome from the 4000+ attendees at Michigan State University.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9iEtZnrb3M&feature=player_embedded
The Pinnacle Center - Grand Rapids, MI
February 26, 2012
http://i3.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...0295037-a-.png
Thousands overflow the Pinnace Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan to see Ron Paul
VIDEO - Small Business Owner Speech - Hudsonville, MI
February 26, 2012
36 degrees outside & in line to hear Doctor Ron Paul, the Pinnacle Center was packed to capacity!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGmz10o1Zk8&feature=player_embedded
Ron Paul Rally - Capital Lawn - Oklahoma City, OK February 25, 2012
http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...0227673-a-.png
Ron Paul attracts more than 1,700 supporters to Oklahoma City Rally. The rally at Sooner State Capital yields huge turnout with characteristic enthusiasm unique to Ron Paul.
VIDEO - Ron Paul Rally - Oklahoma City, OK
February 25, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6oUGDVfNLs&feature=player_embedded
Central Michigan University
February 25, 2012
http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...0221513-a-.png
CMU's Plachta Auditorium holds more than 1,200 and it filled up quickly. Fifteen minutes before the event, the line was hundreds deep in Warriner Hall and the line extended outside in the cold and to the sidewalk with supporters who couldn't get in.
VIDEO - Crowd Outside Arizona GOP Debate
February 22, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=20f3AyqNad8
The streets were lined with Ron Paul supporters outside the Arizona GOP Debate, FAR outnumbering any other candidate supporters.
Ron Paul Rally at Union Station - Kansas City
February 18, 2012
http://i3.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...a099990aa_.jpg
Kansas City's Union Station Rally overflowed with standing room only, filling the room to capacity drawing over 2,000 people.
Tri-Cities Town Hall Meeting - Bellevue, WA
February 17, 2012
http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...226011_00_.jpg
Ron Paul attracts more than 1,200 voters at Tri-cities Town Hall Meeting
University of Idaho - Moscow, Idaho
February 17, 2012
http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...5476_a_00_.jpg
Ron Paul draws more than 2,000 voters to Moscow, Idaho - Doubling Expectations
Capacity-Crowd of 1,200 attend rally inside University of Idaho student Union Ballroom, plus hundreds more in overflow areas and outside.
King Country Rally - Bellevue, WA
February 17, 2012
http://i3.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...839AA_009_.jpg
Ron Paul attracts over 1,800 voters at King Country Rally, Bellevue WA.
2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul drew another staggering crowd today, this time attracting more than 1,800 supporters to his King County Rally.
Ron Paul Spokane Rally - Spokane, WA
February 17, 2012
http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...502aa_009_.jpg
Ron Paul attracts 2,300 voters at Spokane, Washington campaign rally. Overflows city's convention center, continuing a memorable Pacific Northwest campaign tour.
Ron Paul Rally - Twin Falls, Idaho
February 16, 2012
http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...6403aa_00_.jpg
2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul draw a remarkable crowd of more than 1,350 supporters in Twin Falls, Idaho
Bethel University - Minnesota
February 4, 2012
http://i3.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...-0-0a09..0.jpg
"Ron Paul spoke to a standing room only crowd at Bethel on Saturday evening. The event attracted students and Paul supporters in addition to local and national media with live streaming on CNN.
Paul, who spoke earlier on Saturday in Chanhassen, Minn., arrived on Bethel's campus around 4:30 p.m. to a growing crowd that had already filled most of the campus parking spots. Doors opened at 4:45 p.m. and soon after 5 p.m., the 1,600-seat Benson Great Hall was at full capacity."
Iowa State University
December 8, 2011
http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...22529-a--0.jpg
More than 1,300 people showed up to see presidential candidate Ron Paul Iowa State University, a crowd too big even for the Memorial Union's Great Hall.
Ron Paul Rally - University of TX - Austin, TX
2008
http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...0227022A_0.jpg
Rally for the Republic
September 2, 2008
Ron Paul's historic Rally for the Republic took place in Minneapolis on September 2, 2008. More than 10,000 lovers of liberty gathered in the Target Center in Minneapolis across the river from the RNC convention that same day. The Rally was was not a protest, or a "counter convention" - it was a celebration. And it was not the end of the Ron Paul Revolution - it was the beginning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIMyFVVckNU&feature=player_embedded
AMES Straw Poll Ralley
http://i3.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...0225024-a-.png
Ron Paul Freedom March
July 2008
http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squi...330384832a.jpg
The List is Growing!
Got some good photos? Let me know!
This list is an ongoing work-in-progress and continues to grow as more photos are found, and events happen. If you know of events that occur, and impressive photos surface, let me know and I will add them!
Friend me on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/TheBusyBrain
Ron Paul Books
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...TsL._SL75_.jpg
The Revolution: A Manifesto
by: Ron Paul
Amazon Price: $8.05 (as of 02/27/2012)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...31L._SL75_.jpg
Liberty Defined: 50 Essential Issues That Affect Our Freedom
by: Ron Paul
Amazon Price: $8.48 (as of 02/27/2012)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...gAL._SL75_.jpg
End The Fed
by: Ron Paul
Amazon Price: $5.84 (as of 02/27/2012)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...PoL._SL75_.jpg
Ron Paul: A Politician's Journey
by: Vook
Amazon Price: (as of 02/27/2012)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...K9L._SL75_.jpg
The Case for Gold
by: Ron Paul, Lewis Lehrman
Amazon Price: $5.00 (as of 02/27/2012)
Impressive Ron Paul Crowd Pictures - Don't Believe the deceptions of the Mainstream Media - Ron Paul is drawing HUGE numbers! | Ron Paul 2012 | Peace . Gold . Liberty
-
Ron Paul Rocks Michigan State
The headline at Drudge right now reads “Ron Paul draws 4000 at Michigan State.” Kudos to Drudge for reporting what most don’t: That Ron Paul continues to draw the largest and most enthusiastic crowds of any candidate in this election. “Freedom is popular” says Paul. Indeed. Perhaps photos tell the story better than words ever could:
http://c3244172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/...n-Paul-MSU.jpg
http://c3244172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/...2/ron-msu1.jpg
Ron Paul Rocks Michigan State*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee
-
http://c3244172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/...icalticker.jpg
How Santorum Helped Fuel the Housing Bubble
Writes Charles C. Johnson at BigGovernment.com:
One of the consistent refrains from the Rick Santorum campaign is that he opposes government bailouts, but as a senator, he supported the something-for-nothing policy most responsible for the housing bubble. Like George W. Bush and other “compassionate conservatives,” he was naively obsessed with affordable housing for low-income potential home buyers, a mismanaged cause that led to billions in loan defaults and which the IRS called a “scam.”
In his book It Takes A Family (2005), Santorum wrote at length and approvingly of the Nehemiah Project, a Sacramento faith-based nonprofit that helped mostly black low-income buyers get access to home ownership through its down-payment assistance program. (The name Nehemiah, who rebuilt Jerusalem, comes from the Bible.)
But as Jeff Horwitz and Dave Jamieson report from the Huffington Post’s Investigative Fund, down-payment aid programs like Nehemiah effectively “pav[ed] the way for even riskier subprime loans by private lenders.” How did this happen? Horwitz and Jamieson explained in 2009.
A home builder would agree to make a “gift” to the nonprofit in an amount equal to the down payment. The nonprofit would give the cash to the buyer, often earning a generous fee for its role as middleman. In less than a decade, nonprofits had arranged more than a million no-money-down house sales around the country. By 2008, they represented more than a third of all loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
The Santorum-endorsed Nehemiah Project and its nearest competitor, AmeriDream, according to Horwitz and Jamieson, helped set up 392,000 mortgages worth $54 billion, earning tens of millions in fees for itself—and nearly a billion dollars each for Centex, D.R. Horton, and Dominion Homes, the builders who made the donations that made the shaky mortgages possible. The loans to the buyers, which ended up with triple the default rate of other FHA loans, often required no down payment at all from them, something of which Rick Santorum specifically approved. Indeed, Santorum proudly worked with Senator Dianne Feinstein (recipient of $1000 from Nehemiah’s CEO in 2006) and other Democrats to protect the Nehemiah Project from oversight from the IRS and HUD.
Santorum wrote in It Takes a Family that until the project got underway in 1997, some of the experts at HUD considered buying a home without a down payment “unwise, even dangerous … They feared it would make it possible for so-called ‘unworthy’ people to buy homes, and, as a result, push up default rates.” (148)
But even as he scoffed at the old-fashioned idea, it was being vindicated. HUD had warned years before, in 2000, that borrowers who participated in the then-new Nehemiah Project had default rates well above average. Worse yet, a GAO investigation released in November 2005 concluded that the home builders who were part of the program were simply raising their prices to recoup the down-payment grants.
Santorum ignored such warnings…
How Santorum Helped Fuel the Housing Bubble*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee
-
http://c3244172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/...icalticker.jpg
Paul the Only “Anti-Romney” Who Can Beat Obama
Just a reminder that no matter what happens tonight, the latest Rasmussen poll has Ron Paul as the only GOP presidential candidate who could actually beat President Obama in the general election. If Republicans don’t want Mitt but still want to beat Obama, Ron is their best practical bet. I found the words used in this Christian Science Monitor report about this latest poll to be some of the most amusing:
How about this for a poll shocker: While everybody in US politics has been preoccupied with theMichigan primary, Ron Paul has sneaked up on President Obama and for the first time leads the incumbent in a head-to-head survey. (note: “first time” is not exactly true depending on the margin of error)
That’s right, leads – as in, ahead of, out front, winning, and so forth. According to a Rasmussen Reports poll released Tuesday, at the moment Representative Paul bests Mr. Obama in a head-to-head matchup by 43 to 41 percent.
The same poll has Mitt Romney tied with Obama, at 44 percent each. Rick Santorum is three points behind the president, according to Rasmussen, and Newt Gingrichis 10 points behind.
Paul the Only "Anti-Romney" Who Can Beat Obama*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee
-
Ron Paul Issues Statement on Obama’s Proposed Tricare Cuts
“Failing to meet the promises we have made to our troops would be unjust and immoral
LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate and Texas Congressman Ron Paul issued the following statement regarding the Obama administration’s latest proposal to seek cuts in Tricare benefits for veterans and active military. See comments below.
“As a Doctor, an Air Force Veteran, and Congressman, who serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and has always fought for the best interest of our troops, I am appalled at President Obama’s disregard for the health and well-being of America’s military families and his continued fealty to union boss special interests.
“The Obama administration’s proposed defense budget would require military families and retirees to pay exceedingly more for their healthcare, while leaving unionized civilian defense workers’ benefits untouched. This is unacceptable.
“Our military men and women have fought bravely, and in exchange, our country made a promise to them that we must honor. There are trillions of dollars in unwise and unconstitutional spending we must cut. And there are few other leaders in Washington willing to cut spending as deeply as I am and truly balance our budget. But we must make sure we take care of our veterans and military personnel who fight to take care of us.
“We have put our troops in harm’s way, and we must honor our promises. Our troops have paid a heavy price these past 10 years. Over 5,000 have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan, 40,000 have seen crushing injuries, and hundreds of thousands more suffer from brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.
“Failing to meet the promises we have made to our troops would be unjust and immoral.
“Instead of cutting our veterans’ benefits, President Obama should truly support our troops by bringing them home to protect our borders and defend our country. Re-unite them with their families and make sure they no longer play policeman in dangerous foreign civil wars. Cutting the benefits of our veterans while we subsidize the security of other wealthy nations like Germany and Japan and play ‘world policeman’ makes no sense.
“As a Congressman, I have taken very seriously my duty to ensure that our fighting men and women are well taken care of and given the respect, dignity, and appreciation they have earned. That is why I introduced H.R. 1092, the Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act, which prohibits the Department of Defense from increasing Tricare fees without congressional approval. I urge my fellow members of Congress, and the other GOP presidential candidates to support this action and support our troops.
“As President, I intend to keep the promises and commitments we have made as a nation to our troops, because they are the ones that sacrifice everything to keep us free.”
Ron Paul Issues Statement on Obama
-
Ron Paul Endorsed by Prominent Pro-Life Leader from North Dakota
Paul Maloney says Paul “has been on the front lines of the pro-life fight not only in Congress but as an obstetrician who has delivered over 4,000 babies”
BISMARCK, North Dakota – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by Paul Maloney, one of North Dakota’s most prominent pro-life leaders.
Mr. Maloney serves as Executive Director of the North Dakota Right to Life Association. Established in May 1971, North Dakota Right to Life is the largest and oldest pro-life organization in North Dakota. In making his endorsement, Mr. Maloney stated he was doing so as a private citizen and not on behalf of any prolife organization.
“I endorse Ron Paul, because he has been on the front lines of the pro-life fight not only in Congress but as an obstetrician who has delivered over 4,000 babies. Ron Paul knows that our individual rights stem from the value we have for all human life, especially innocent human life, and that a disregard for human life will not expand human freedom,” said Mr. Maloney of Mandan.
News of the endorsement was well received from the Paul campaign’s North Dakota operation.
“Congressman Ron Paul is a man of faith who understands that our rights come from our Creator and that the right to life stands above all other rights. Dr. Paul delivered more than 4,000 babies during his distinguished medical career as an OB/GYN. The experience of bringing new babies into the world profoundly affirmed his view on the sanctity of all human life. By conviction and by science, Dr. Paul understands that we should foster a society with a far greater respect for life,” said Jared Hendrix, North Dakota State Director for the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign.
North Dakota is ranked the seventh most prolife state in America according to Americans United for Life’s latest-available annual scoring.
Ron Paul Endorsed by Prominent Pro-Life Leader from North Dakota*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee
-
Ron Paul Endorsed by Vermont State Rep. Tom Burditt
“Ron Paul’s plan is to allow the individual to find his or her own success, for the individual is the most valuable commodity this nation has.”
LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul received today the endorsement of Vermont state Rep. Tom Burditt. Rep. Burditt is a freshman in the Vermont House and an active Tea Party member. He represents the towns of West Rutland, Clarendon, Ira and Proctor.
In endorsing the 12-term Congressman from Texas, Rep. Burditt offered the following statement:“Ron Paul is a defender of freedom.“We are in a time when the government is crossing the line from regulation to oppression, and Ron Paul is the sole voice that reminds us what the founders meant when they spoke of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
“Ron Paul desires for this nation the freedom to act, the freedom to succeed, and the freedom to fail, without an over-intrusive government there to impede us, or offer us so-called help.
“Ron Paul’s plan is not to have a government that exists to coddle us and support us, or to invest in markets and industries it deems noble for the time being.
“Ron Paul’s plan is to allow the individual to find his or her own success, for the individual is the most valuable commodity this nation has.
“For this, and more, I endorse Ron Paul for the Presidency of the United States.”
Rep. Burditt is a resident of West Rutland, an independent-thinking Republican, and a small business owner whose family’s ancestral ties to the Green Mountain State have unfortunately been diluted. His past affiliations include serving as a board member of the Rutland County Pro-Business Coalition, a select board member of the Town of West Rutland, and varsity wrestling coach at Rutland High School from 1997-2001.
A political novice although engaged in business and civic activities, he ran on a platform of helping his fellow Vermonters face the challenge of hardworking Vermont families leaving the state in search of opportunity. His other main issues include job retention, curtailing the state’s high tax burden on individuals, improving educational outcomes, and establishing in the state a friendlier business jurisdiction vis a vis the region.
A key driver of Rep. Burditt’s entrance into the political arena was when his children moved to Seattle, Washington because of the dearth of opportunity in Vermont. His descendants came to America in 1653 and to Vermont in 1796. He is the youngest of eight siblings and the last man standing in Vermont as his siblings move to different parts of the country seeking opportunity.
Rep. Burditt is a proud lifelong resident of the state and a graduate of Rutland Senior High School. He describes himself an “extremely proud” father of two children and three grandchildren.
Ron Paul Endorsed by Vermont State Rep. Tom Burditt*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee
-
-
Wolf Blitzer Interviews Ron Paul 2-28-2012
Submitted by ConstitutionFirst on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 21:30 Ron Paul 2012
Ron Paul killed it. Wolf asked what his strategy would be in Virginia, and he said it is going to be the same as it is in any state, sound money, personal freedom, etc etc. Loved it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xsHFdwCSQoc
http://www.dailypaul.com/217159/wolf-blitzer-interviews-ron-paul-2-28-2012
-
-
In Case You Missed It: Chicago-area National Taxpayer Group Endorses Ron Paul
“The other Republican candidates have no real ambition to cut spending or taxes.” – Jim Tobin
LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed yesterday by Tax Accountability of TAC, a Chicago-based national taxpayer watchdog organization. Tax Accountability is the political action arm of Taxpayers United of America (TUA). Founded in 1976, TUA is one of the largest taxpayer organizations in the nation.
The group’s president Jim Tobin wrote a ringing endorsement of the 12-term Congressman from Texas, who is the only candidate forthright about the constitutional and philosophical antipathy toward using the police powers of government to take the fruits of one person’s labor and distribute it to another as a condition of citizenship.
Tax Accountability Endorses Ron Paul For President <--- LINK
CHICAGO—Tax Accountability (TAC) president Jim Tobin announced today that the organization is formally endorsing U.S. House Representative Ron Paul (R-TX, Dist. 14) for President of the United States.
“There simply is no comparison between Ron Paul and the other Republican candidates,” said Tobin. “Dr. Paul consistently has had the highest rating in Congress from the non-partisan National Taxpayers Union (NTU) in Washington, DC. He is the only true fiscal conservative. The other Republican candidates believe in big government,big spending, big crony-capitalism, and big wars.”
“All the other Republican candidates are neoconservative warmongers. Paul would bring all our troops home, cut needless defense spending, and stop the country’s march toward fascism. He would have our military protect this country, not intervene in the affairs of others.”
“Ron Paul is sincere when he states he will literally cut federal spending by $1 trillion. The other Republican candidates have no real ambition to cut spending or taxes. They are enthusiastic supporters of what Pres. Eisenhower called the ‘military-industrial complex.’ The other candidates support U.S. foreign military adventures, and if any of them is elected, we will have at least one war occurring at any one time.”
For the above item online in PDF format, please click here.
In Case You Missed It: Chicago-area National Taxpayer Group Endorses Ron Paul*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign CommitteeRon Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee
-
-
-
-
NJToday.net: New Jersey’s Oldest Weekly Newspaper Endorses Congressman Ron Paul’s Quest for the Republican Party Nomination
Endorsement: Ron Paul Deserves GOP Nod For President
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
http://njtoday.net/wp-content/upload...to-200x244.jpg Presidential candidate Ron Paul
Congressman Ron Paul deserves the Republican Party nomination for president because he would prove to be the most dramatic contrast with Barack Obama and right now the nation would benefit by a clear distinction between the philosophy offered by Democrats and that of the GOP.
Ron Paul advocates peace and prosperity through a genuine philosophy of smaller government and lower taxes, with a strong defense for America instead of an imperial military occupation of the entire world. He is the real Republican, blending the best ideas of Ronald Reagan and Barry Goldwater with those of Dwight Eisenhower and Nelson Rockefeller, but with the most contemporary foundation for the 21st Century.
Receiving more than 11 times as many campaign contributions from soldiers, sailors and marines as his leading Republican rival, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul is the choice of veterans and active duty military personnel.
All of the other GOP presidential aspirants are washed up politicians: Mitt Romney hasn’t been governor of Massachusetts for five years, Rick Santorum lost his Senate seat in 2006 and Newt Gingrich left Congress in disgrace in 1999. Ron Paul, a medical doctor and Texas congressman who was first elected in 1976, is the most honest of the Republican field.
His appeal is reasoned and responsible, not emotional like self-righteous Santorum, fake like Romney, conniving like Gingrich, stupid like Sarah Palin or bombastic like New Jersey’s own Governor Chris Christie. There are fatal flaws in each of the other Republican hopefuls:
Rick Santorum says he objects to the separation of church and state, and that makes him a threat to religious liberty and other fundamentals of this republican democracy.
Mitt Romney is a liar. His recent factual misrepresentations on American military strength pale in comparison to his chameleon-like flip-flopping on issues and pandering.
Newt Gingrich is personally to blame for much of the disintegration of civility in politics and he is immoral in more ways than we care to list.
His opposition to freedom of choice on abortion, as one example, shows that Ron Paul has not strictly abided by the libertarian code with which he is associated, his positions have been consistent for many decades. Whether you agree or disagree with him on issues — and his proposals are among the most revolutionary since Ronald Reagan gave us supply side economics — Ron Paul is a man of character and conviction with a solid vision for America that is based on a legitimate interpretation of the Constitution.
NJTODAY.NET ~ New Jersey’s oldest weekly newspaper ~ endorses Congressman Ron Paul’s quest for the Republican Party nomination for president.
http://njtoday.net/2012/02/29/endors...for-president/
-
Video: Ron Paul vs. HIS BIGGEST ENEMY: Electronic Voting Machines
Wed, 02/29/2012 - 19:43 Ron Paul 2012
This video shows how easy it is to commit fraud using the electronic voting machines. The memory card allows NEGATIVE VOTES!!!!!
EVERYONE MUST SEE THIS!!
http://youtu.be/pUs-DoeqI5U
Video description:
Electronic voting machines make it easy for the bankers to ensure Ron Paul doesn't win the primary elections like South Carolina and Florida! In places like Maine and Iowa it is much harder for them to commit their fraud.
Ron Paul 2012!!! THEY CAN'T STOP A LANDSLIDE!!!
Click below to see how Ron Paul's votes were ELECTRONICALLY STOLEN from him and given to MITT ROMNEY in South Carolina!!!!
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...hrome=true&......
Clip From the HBO film: Hacking Democracy
Watch the full movie here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVTXbARGXso
Demo CD Available Now!!!
http://chrishalton.chipin.com/mypage...5e143d39734ebe
Facebook: Chris Halton
Facebook Artist Page: Smiley Chris
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smiley...06124246093738
(Like the Artist page to see my older videos as well as the ones that I have in the works right now!)
http://www.dailypaul.com/217435/vide...oting-machines