Thread: Ron Paul on the Issues

Rep. Ron Paul supporters pack venue

Paul visited Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville Mich.

Updated: Sunday, 26 Feb 2012, 9:50 PM EST
Published : Sunday, 26 Feb 2012, 5:52 PM EST

HUDSONVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) - Rep. Ron Paul spoke at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville as he makes a bid to become the next Republican nominee for president.

Supporters of the Texas senator lined up as much as three hours before the event and were enthusiastic as they packed the Pinnacle Center.

Paul delivered a speech consistent with his message, including his signature money policy. Supporters cheered and chanted "end the Fed" as Paul discussed eliminating the Federal Reserve.

Paul talked with 24 Hour News 8 Political Reporter Rick Albin about cutting $1 trillion from the federal budget, which he said he would do by closing foreign military bases, which he said would cut militarism but not defense.
He also said he would return to the 2006 budget line and get rid of automatic budget increases.

During his speech, Paul also said that he was optimistic that other are coming around to his way of thinking.

Paul is lagging in the polls behind former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum and former Mass. governor Mitt Romney. Santorum has been leading in the polls despite Romney's home-state advantage, but Romney has been making headway in a comeback.

Santorum, Romney and Paul each have more stops scheduled in Michigan as the Feb. 28 primary looms closer.

Santorum is expected to be at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids on election night to hear the numbers come in.

Newt Gingrich, who is also making a presidential bid, has largely been focusing his campaign on states that will vote on Super Tuesday.

24 Hour News 8 Political Reporter Rick Albin was at the Ron Paul event and will have more details later. Tune in to 24 Hour News 8 at 10 p.m. on WXSP and 11 p.m on WOOD.

VIDEO: Rep. Ron Paul supporters pack venue | WOOD TV8

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How does it feel being at the back of the line? Ron Paul Rally, Hudsonville Michigan

Submitted by C_T_CZ on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 21:58 Ron Paul 2012

Sunday February 26, 2012. Hudsonville, Michigan. 36 degrees outside & in line to hear Doctor Ron Paul.

"Sir..."

"Yeah"

"How does it feel being at the end of that line?"

"It still feels great!"

"Awesome!"

How does it feel being at the back of the line? Ron Paul Rally, Hudsonville Michigan | Ron Paul 2012 | Peace . Gold . Liberty

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Video Update: SF Bay / North Cali Rally for Ron Paul @ CA GOP Convention
Submitted by jdcash on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 22:00 Ron Paul 2012

Relevant News reports:

• Reason: Hundreds of Ron Paul Supporters Occupy Cal. GOP Convention
• San Jose Mercury News: California Republicans meet in Burlingame to ponder their relevance
• Oakland Tribune: Top California GOP official acknowledges 'communication deficit' as state convention opens in Burlingame
• Pics from imgur.com

(172 Delegates at stake here.)
CALLING ALL SF BAY / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RON PAUL SUPPORTERS!!
Saturday, February 25th
The day begins at noon at the California GOP Convention in front of the Hyatt with a Rally for Ron Paul. Please bring your RP signs! Newt Gingrich is speaking at a noon lunch fundraiser and the press is expected to cover it so we want to take advantage of the opportunity!
Events: (Click for Full Detail)
12:00pm - Rally for Ron Paul
2:00pm - Rally for Liberty - (Facebook RSVP)
6:30pm - RLCCA Convention* (Sign up here!)
Rally Location:
California GOP Convention
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Hotel
1333 Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, CA 94010 USA
For more information please contact:
Matt Heath
Northern California RP Organizer
matthew.heath@ronpaul2012.com
Robert Vaughn
Southern California RP Organizer
robertv@ronpaul2012.com
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*RLCCA Convention Location:
San Mateo Republican Headquarters
875 Mahler Road, Suite 120
Burlingame, CA 94010
(0.5 mile walk from GOP convention)
If you're a member there is no charge. If not a members, a $5 donation is suggested. This is a meeting that will cover our stategy to win California for RP! Please do your best to attend these timely meetings!
The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) is working to build a grassroots network of citizen activists who champion our country's Founding principles. They have officially endorsed Ron Paul for President, and many of their members are in this fight together with us. This will be a great opportunity for us to network with those involved!

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"You Can Always Trust Ron Paul To Say The Same Thing Tomorrow That He Said Today"

Santorum says he doesn't believe in separation of church and state

Lee-Anne Goodman, The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2012 13:04:00 PM
WASHINGTON - Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum said Sunday that he doesn't believe in the separation of church and state, adding that he was sickened by John F. Kennedy's assurances to Baptist ministers 52 years ago that he would not impose his Catholic faith on them.

"I don't believe in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute," Santorum, a devout Catholic, said in an interview from Michigan on ABC's "This Week."

"The idea that the church can have no influence or no involvement in the operation of the state is absolutely antithetical to the objectives and vision of our country... to say that people of faith have no role in the public square? You bet that makes me want to throw up."

In another interview, this one on NBC's "Meet The Press," Santorum said the separation of church and state was "not the founders' vision."

"The First Amendment means the free exercise of religion and that means bringing people and their faith into the public square."

Santorum's latest foray into the hot-button, faith-based issues that so fire up the party's evangelical base comes as his chief rival for the Republican nomination, Mitt Romney, begins to pull ahead slightly in the state of Michigan, where he was born and raised.

Both Michigan and Arizona hold their primaries Tuesday.

While Romney's been battling Santorum in Michigan for the past two weeks, polls suggest he's got a comfortable lead in Arizona, a winner-take-all contest in terms of delegate allocation. Michigan's delegates, on the other hand, are rewarded based on results.

The former Massachusetts governor got a boost Sunday from Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, who endorsed him as "the man that can carry the day" on "Meet The Press."

"He has that pro-business background, and he has that political history that I think he would serve America the best."

Brewer's endorsement is considered a boon to Romney's insistence that he's the toughest in the Republican field on illegal immigration. Brewer has been a fierce defender of her state's strict immigration policies, and Romney called Arizona a "model" on the issue in the last Republican debate.

Romney is a native son of Michigan, however, where his father served both as governor and a car company executive. A loss there would be regarded as devastating to his campaign.

Nonetheless, both Romney and Santorum have said they opposed the federal government's bailout of the auto industry in the state where thousands work for car manufacturers. Romney even penned a New York Times opinion piece four years ago with the headline: "Let Detroit Go Bankrupt."

Republican foes have seized upon that headline in advance of a speech by President Barack Obama on Tuesday to the United Auto Workers conference in Washington to celebrate "the rescue of Detroit."

The autoworkers plastered "Let Detroit Go Bankrupt" on 26 American-made vehicles at a Romney event in Detroit on Friday.

Beyond Michigan, however, Santorum's startling stances on social issues like birth control and religion are getting the most attention countrywide.

He's been unapologetic about some of his more controversial remarks, even reiterating Sunday his past remarks that Kennedy's 1960 speech in Houston made "me want to throw up."

"To say that people of faith have no role in the public square? What makes me throw up is someone who is now trying to tell people that you will do what the government says," Santorum said.

"That now we're going to turn around and impose our values from the government on people of faith."

America is all about embracing diversity, he added.

"What we saw in Kennedy's speech was just the opposite, and that's what's so upsetting about it," he said.

He also defended his weekend remarks that Obama was a "snob" for suggesting all Americans should go to college.

"There are lot of people in this country that have no desire or no aspiration to go to college, because they have a different set of skills and desires and dreams that don't include college," Santorum said on ABC.

"And to sort of lay out there that somehow this should be everybody's goal, I think, devalues the tremendous work that people who, frankly, don't go to college and don't want to go to college because they have a lot of other talents and skills."

Santorum says he doesn't believe in separation of church and state - News1130

Ron Paul OKC Rally Report

Submitted by Steve Dickson on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 23:10

Ron Paul in front of the Oklahoma State Capitol

The rEVOLution to Restore the Republic arrived in OKC today! Estimates before he began speaking were above 3000 people. Organized by grassroots groups and the national campaign working in concert, a series of speakers highlighted Dr. Paul's message of Freedom and Liberty, prior to his arrival.

Al Gerhart

The first speaker of the day was Al Gerhart, who spent some time outlining strategy and inviting everyone to be involved. Mr. Gerhart is the State Coordinator of the National Campaign, a new role following up his efforts with the Sooner Tea Party.

Kaye Beach

Next up was Kaye Beach, activist extraordinaire, who spoke passionately on involvement in the process. Kaye is a tireless fighter for Liberty at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Her blog is AxXiom for Liberty.

Oklahoma GOP Chairman Matt Pinnell

Following Kaye was a rousing and welcoming speech by the Chairman of the Republican Party of Oklahoma, Matt Pinnell. Chairman Pinnell recognizes our mission to defeat Barrack Obama, and has been very fair to all of the campaigns in their efforts in Oklahoma. He has a difficult job balancing interests, and has managed to keep the peace very well.

State Representative Mike Christian

State Representative Mike Christian, State Senator Ralph Shortey, and State Representative Charles Key all three spoke and endorsed (or have in the past) Congressman Paul. Rep. Key also read a message from 2010 GOP candidate for Governor and former State Senator Randy Brogdon in support of Dr. Paul.

State Representative Charles Key

State Representative Mike Christian (and son)

Ron Paul, no telepromter. TOTUS is worried.

Finally, Dr. Paul joined us to chants of "Ron Paul! Ron Paul! Ron Paul!" He delivered a non-telepromtered address covering the gamut of Freedom and Liberty. Speaking from the heart, he recounted the sad condition and erosion of our liberties, and the proud heritage they sprang from. His well received remarks, occasionally interrupted by thunderous cheers and applause, recounted his personal inspiration for entering politics and his efforts through these long years. As his supporters know, he has long been a lone voice in the wilderness, especially on such issues at the Federal Reserve, the IRS, and the tie between personal liberties and freedom.

Volunteer Jennifer Senn fights the wind and stabilizes the banner!

Farewell Oklahoma, on to Michigan!

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Yes, we have oil under our Capitol. Crowd to my SW.

Crowd to my SE.

Crowd to my east - flags are snapping in the wind!

As the wind swept over the crowd, Dr. Paul finished his remarks with an appeal to continued involvement. His next stop is in Michigan this evening - good luck Congressman!

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