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Did The RNC Break Any Rules/Laws In “Its Official”?

April 29, 2012
By Lawrence Sinclair

Ron Paul Supporters Think So

In the past week RNC Chairman Reince Priebus has given conflicting statements over the course of just four days which has many Ron Paul supporters looking into if Chairman Priebus might have violated the law by announcing “it’s official, Mitt Romney is our nominee.” In an interview with CNN on April 21, 2012 Priebus told CNN’s Jessica Yellin the Republican party could not officially say the general election had begun until former speaker Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron Paul had withdrawn from the race.
RNC’s Reince Priebus Tells CNN He Won’t Back Romney Yet ‘Out Of Respect’ For Gingrich

Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus is waiting on Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron Paul before his party can officially say the general election has begun. This he told Jessica Yellin on John King USA last night, when asked repeatedly why he would not exercise the power of his position and just tell the last two remaining Republican candidates to go away. “People are tired of folks in Washington telling them what they should do,” he explained, responding that he wanted voters to decide whether Rep. Paul and Gingrich should remain in the race.

On Wednesday April 25, 2012 RNC Chairman Priebus told FOX News Greta Van Susteren in response to her question, “Is it official?” that the RNC had taken the position that Mitt Romney is the GOP Nominee and went on to say the RNC and Romney campaign had already begun integrating the two’s staff.

FOX’s GRETA van Susteren w/ RNC Chair re: Ron Paul

In response to Van Susteren’s direct question about Rep. Paul still seeking the GOP Nomination, and the fact that Rep. Paul has a huge support base, Priebus responded: Priebus: Romney has “very strong relationship” with Ron Paul

“A lot of credit has to go out to Governor Romney. I mean, he has built a very strong relationship with Congressman Paul. I think that’s been pretty well documented.

…. I’m not going to speak for Congressman Paul, but I will tell you this. I think that he has — his movement has been pleased with the fact that many of the issues that he’s been talking about have become mainstream issues in the Republican party.”



Chairman Priebus may have ignited a flame the RNC and GOP establishment might have preferred to not have lit over his above remarks. It seems those Ron Paul supporters have not taken to kindly to the RNC Chairman’s announcing Romney is the nominee especially with Dr. Paul still actively campaigning for the nomination.
In Has The GOP Made A Mistake By Dismissing Ron Paul? SinclairNews asked a question which the GOP and RNC most certainly have to ask themselves, they also have to convince themselves they can somehow over come the possibility of losing the Paul support, which the GOP will need in order to beat Barack Obama in November. In addition Through the Mirror with Larry Sinclair conducted interviews over the course of nine days with different Ron Paul support groups which we encourage every GOP voter to take the time to listen to. Paul, while portrayed by the MSM and the GOP establishment as being some ‘nut case’ or worse completely ignored by the media and the GOP, has a vast support base of anything but the ‘fringe’ elements the GOP and Mainstream Media want people to believe.

It has been stated to SinclairNews that “we believe Chairman Priebus and the RNC may very well have violated the rules and possibly the law in declaring Gov. Romney the GOP Nominee.” The was followed with “we are looking into the possibility that Priebus’ statements on Wednesday and on FOX News with Greta Van Susteren are in violation of the law and if they are we will take the necessary action against the RNC.”

SinclairNews will continue to follow this story and we have been promised the exclusive if it is determined that the RNC violated any rules or laws in declaring MA Gov. Mitt Romney the RNCs nominee on April 25, 2012.

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International Business Times article 4/26/2012
Titled: Ron Paul 2012 Wins Majority Of Washington Delegates To Convention, Other States Expected To Follow

Ron Paul 2012 Wins Majority Of Washington Delegates To Convention, Other States Expected To Follow - International Business Times

"Ron Paul's 2012 campaign has won the majority of Washington's delegates to the Republican National Convention, and a number of other states are expected to follow suit, pointing to a hectic convention in which Mitt Romney 's path to the nomination may face a major insurgent opponent.

Washington is now the third state, after Iowa and Minnesota, in which Ron Paul has locked up at least half of the state's nominating delegates. In order to be officially entered in nomination at the Tampa, Fla., convention, he needs to secure half or more of the delegates in five states, and as of Thursday, he looks poised to grab a majority of delegates in other states like North Dakota and Maine in coming weeks."

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Alaska Dispatch Article 4/28/2012
Titled: Alaska GOP's new chair: 'God prevailed' in victory by Ron Paul supporters

Ron Paul Supporters Join Joe Miller to Take Over Alaska Republican Party | Alaska Dispatch

"After the party delegates’ votes were tallied Saturday evening, a cheer erupted from Paul supporters on the second floor of the Hilton... Miller was largely expected to jockey for a party leadership position, but it was Kathleen who, sporting a Ron Paul sticker, won a seat on Alaska’s GOP Electoral College."



These articles have an amount of slant in them, why? Because WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR FREEDOM!!

Nothing scares the "status quo" more than liberty!

Does The Republican Establishment Want To Lose?

April 30, 2012 by Bob Livingston

The message being pounded home by the elites through the mainstream media is that Mitt Romney is now the nominee.

The Republican Party establishment has employed all types of shenanigans and underhanded tactics to ensure its candidate to oppose President Barack Obama is Mitt Romney and not a true conservative.

Most of the Republican voters find Romney less than slightly palatable. Whereas 2008 nominee John McCain was truly a bitter pill, Romney is a bitter pill with a thin honey coating. If you swallow it fast enough, maybe the bitterness won’t make you retch.

Conservatives recognize that Romney is not one of them. They see through the veneer the elites have pasted over him. He’s trying to sound conservative, but it’s not working. Americans know a phony when they see one.

But the message being pounded home by the elites through the mainstream media is that Romney is now the nominee; and more specifically, that he’s the Republicans’ best hope to beat Obama in November. Republican talking heads continuously take to the airwaves to push this meme.

But in the back rooms they don’t really believe it. According to POLITICO, if you give the “Republican professionals” a truth serum, they’ll tell you they think Romney will lose.

The article reads:

But under the table, there is pervasive pessimism among Republicans about Romney’s prospects this fall. It’s apparent in rampant discussions about which Republicans will run in 2016—talk that obviously presupposes a loss in November—and it’s downright glaring in private conversations with GOP officials on Capitol Hill and in consulting shops across Washington.

And the skepticism about Romney isn’t just a Beltway phenomenon. Rank-and-file Republican voters are also uncertain he can win, though it’s the chattering class that is most bearish.

What’s going on here? Are Republicans (I mean the elites and string pullers, not Joe and Jane Republican Voter) trying to lose?

Robert Ringer recently asked a similar question when writing about a GOP gathering in Arizona. He wrote:

What is it that causes the mushy masochism that drives Republicans to seek out disaster year after year, decade after decade? It wasn’t enough that the Republican Party stubbornly picked yet another RINO automaton, apparently believing that the 2008 election disaster was just an aberration. No sir, it had to taunt conservatives by bringing McMush back from the dead and pushing him on stage, front and center, with MittMan… And, of course, Romney had his moderate mode on cruise control, once again being careful to say nice things about Der Fuhrbama. He said he liked him as a man, but felt his decisions were disappointing. Aw … shucks, Mitt. You brought a tingle to my leg.

It seems clear that the Republican establishment — or at least the behind-the-scenes party apparatchik — is once again trying to lose, which brings us to the question of why.

What is to be gained by a Republican loss? I posited one theory last fall. But now I believe there is a better answer. But before I get to it, a short history lesson is in order.

The Republican Party grew out of the ashes of the Whig Party. The Whig Party was a single-minded proponent of what party leader Henry Clay called the American System: protectionism, government control of the money supply through a central bank and government subsidies for railroads, shipping and other favored industry. It was a corporatist or fascist system based on British mercantilism.

As economist Murray N. Rothbard wrote in The Logic of Action II, it was “a system of statism which employed economic fallacy to build up a structure of imperial state power, as well as special subsidy and monopolistic privilege to individuals or groups favored by the state.”[i]

Edgar Lee Masters described the Whig Party thusly:

Clay was the champion of that political system which doles favors to the strong in order to win and to keep their adherence to the government. His system offered shelter to devious schemes and corrupt enterprises… He was the beloved son [figuratively speaking] of Alexander Hamilton with his corrupt funding schemes, his superstitions concerning the advantage of a public debt, and a people taxed to make profits for enterprises that cannot stand alone. His example and his doctrines led to the creation of a party that had no platform to announce, because its principals were plunder and nothing else.[ii]

Or as U.S. Senator John Taylor of Virginia (1753-1824) put it in his book Tyranny Unmasked, it was a system that benefited a “monied aristocracy.”

Abraham Lincoln was a Whig who idolized Clay. He served as a Presidential elector for the Whigs in 1840 and 1844. When the Whig Party imploded in the 1850s, Lincoln switched to the Republican Party but assured Illinois constituents there was no difference between the two parties.[iii] He brought the American System along with him, and it has formed the basis for the actions of the Republican Party ever since, years of vacuous rhetoric from Republicans as being the Party of small government and a foil to Democrat nanny-state big government policies notwithstanding.

For years, the monied aristocracy used the Republican Party and its statism (or corporatism or fascism, whichever is your favored word) to benefit its friends and partners. Now the monied aristocracy has a new use for the Republican Party.

They — the monied aristocracy — believe the time is ripe to end the faux two-party system, remove all pretenses that the United States is a republican government and usher in the age of direct democracy. Another loss by the Republican Party because of an unpalatable, unelectable candidate may well do this.

The elites have been laying the groundwork for this for some time. All of the elites in government — both Rs and Ds — and in the media tell us each day that the United States is a democracy. This has been going on for years. It was no accident that they have used this word. They have used it for so long now that it is rarely challenged.

Knowing the disaffected American voter will need some place to turn, the monied aristocracy has created what it calls a new system. It’s a place for the voter to go with the belief that there is an alternative system that is better because it sets aside party labels. It’s called Americans Elect, and it purports to allow an opportunity to pick a President, not a party. It calls itself the first nonpartisan Presidential nomination and its listed “declared” candidates are Buddy Roemer, Rocky Anderson, Laurence Kotlikoff and a host of others. “Drafted” candidates include Ron Paul, Jon Huntsman, Bernie Sanders, Michael Bloomberg, a couple of clowns and a few others.

On the surface it sounds fine and dandy. But we always look beneath the surface, and things are not as they seem.

In The Huffington Post, Lynn Forester de Rothschild writes:

The message is clear: as politicians become more partisan and less effective at governing, the electorate is ready for a radical restructure of our election system itself. Voters are refusing to be held hostage to the self-interests of either party. Thankfully, in true American fashion, our civic society has built the tools to meet the challenge; for the first time in our history, the means exist to level the electoral playing field for an independent candidate.

While a small minority may indeed be saying this, it is not the message I’ve heard from the electorate. However, it’s one the elites, advocating a New World Order, would love to see come about. They have combined Europe under one umbrella (though the union is seemingly coming apart at the seams), but they have not been able to bring about a combined North America. The United States remains too factionalized, too States’ rights-oriented, and the two-party system and Electoral College only serve to perpetuate it. Voters are no longer under the thumb of the corporate mainstream media.

But who is this Lynn Forester de Rothschild? She’s married to Sir Evelyn de Rothschild, the head of the richest family in the world (NM Rothschild & Sons, the Rothschild bank and former head of De Beers). She is also on the leadership board (read chief funder of) Americans Elect.

And she states the crux of her goal: “Simply, both the political environment and the tools are in place for a total disintermediation of our political duopoly.” And a move to what?

According to The Daily Bell it’s a move to direct democracy.

The governor (sic) of New York, Michael Bloomberg – an elitist worker-bee if there ever was one – is a big supporter of an element of direct democracy, which includes the elimination of the two-party system.

But what is it REALLY? Well … it is basically a full implementation of the USSR’s communist system that died 20 years ago! The idea is that a technocracy of the elite can present candidates who are the most “competent” at administration. The corollary to this, of course, is that one must accept EVERY FACET of the CURRENT system to accept that one is voting purely for competence.

In other words, if people do not like the current corporatist/authoritarian/totalitarian/militarized state that is being constructed around them, they’re simply plumb out of luck. That’s because the candidates on this “best of all worlds” won’t be running on how to CHANGE what’s going on – only on how to administer it BETTER.

Just take a look at how Bloomberg, a supposed nonpartisan independent who is in fact a big government nanny-stater, is governing New York City. He’s pushed through myriad laws to restrict peoples’ diets, choices and activities, and monitors every street corner with Orwellian “telescreen” cameras. But remember, he’s looking out for the best interests of New Yorkers, as all nanny-staters do — or claim they do.

Direct democracy — as Bloomberg illustrates — is just another form of tyranny. John Adams warned: “Remember democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.”

The U.S. Constitution guarantees each State a republican form of government. Don’t fall prey to wiles of the monied aristocracy. Don’t reach for their version of hope and change again.

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[i] Thomas J. DiLorenzo, The Real Lincoln, p. 56.

[ii] Ibid, pp. 58-59.

[iii] Ibid, pp. 55-56.


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“Thank you for wearing that.”

Submitted by JoshPocock on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 14:00
Daily Paul Liberty Forum
Ohio

“Thank you for wearing that.”

As a married man with two children, the days of me putting great thought into what I am going to wear for the day have long left me. However, this past weekend I did take great pride in wearing my Ron Paul t-shirt. Now I have worn the shirt before to family outings, public places and even on vacation in Boston when my wife and I walked the Freedom Trail. But this past weekend was special.

I have the great honor of being a part of a committee that hosts an event every year where students all across the state of Ohio can come and compete in various events. All totaled, about 1,500 students and countless parents, volunteers and pastors – yes pastors – attend the event. See, this is a religious event full of the most devout evangelical Christians that you can find. And since the majority of my time is spent running around and conversing with students, I saw it as an opportunity to help educate the next generation – should they ask of course.

However, much to my surprise, I was stopped by more parents and pastors than I can remember. Some simply said thanks and some briefly chanted “President Paul”. But a great deal of them stopped with legitimate questions. One man in particular, a pastor of a fairly large church, stopped me to discuss two “issues” that he takes with Dr. Paul. His first was his desire to legalize marijuana. After a brief discussion where I explained the costs of the War on Drugs along with the ease at which I was able to purchase pot in high and the difficultly with purchasing alcohol (I wasn’t always a Christian), he quickly relented on this issue. I could tell that this was only a side point for him, and that his greatest hang up with The Good Doctor was coming next.

Then he said it. Those two words I was expected almost as soon as our conversation started. Foreign Policy.

I remained quiet and allowed him to explain himself. He had clearly heard it all before; everything from the civilian casualties in Iraq to the sovereignty and Constitutional issues with Pakistan and Libya. I let him speak for almost 5 minutes uninterrupted, and then he offered his closing line:

“Can you honestly say that after 911 we should have done nothing?”

I smiled as he finished, because he had set my response up perfectly. It gave me the opportunity to quote one of my favorite lines from We Who Dared to Say No to War:

“… and I cannot be persuaded, contrarily, that force is the answer to force, that hate is the antidote for hate, and that war will save the world from war. ‘For all they that take the sword,’ said a very wise man two thousand years ago, ‘shall perish with the sword,’ and according to my exegesis, ‘all’ means ‘all.’”

Once I finished the quote we both remained silent for a few moments and then I asked him, “Do you pastor, not believe in turning the other cheek?”

Again silence.

“Perhaps we should sit down together and study the scriptures where Christ promotes any violence or vengeance towards a fellow human being. I just need you to tell me what pages those scriptures can be found on.”
He simply smiled, and with watery eyes said, “Thank you for wearing that. Perhaps what we have once written off as ‘crazy’ is in reality the greatest example of humility ever displayed in modern politics.”

We shook hands and went our separate ways – him with a new found perspective to dwell on and me with a great deal of encouragement.

We are winning the battle for Liberty folks!! Let us give up our lives, our pride, our money, our time and our emotions in favor of this great message. Let us thank Ron Paul for curing the apathy of a generation and starting a fire that we will feed for generations to come. Let us teach our sons and daughters, our brother and sisters, and our fathers and mothers that Liberty above all else is vital. Let us remind Christians that God did not give men free will simply so that they can vote it away. Let us stay the course… united… inspired… and determined!!

Liberty or Death!

Josh Pocock
Christian
Husband
Father

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Romney's former Lt Gov denied delegate slot by RP supporters

Submitted by Eli Parsons on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 14:49
Massachusetts

Shock waves from the RP earthquake in MA last weekend are being felt. Wait till they see the Tsunami !!

Romney's Former Lt. Governor Loses Delegate Bid In Massachusetts

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Ron Paul Sweeps Louisiana and Keeps On Winning! - Doug Wead On The Robert Scott Bell Show

Submitted by Truthiness on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 13:14
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Doug Wead was on The Robert Scott Bell Show yesterday talking about the sweep in Louisiana and the continued winning strategy of the campaign.

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Ron & Rand Paul to Hold Major Tea Party Rally in Austin, Texas

Submitted by legalizeliberty on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 09:48
Ron Paul 2012
Texas

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul announced today that he and his son, U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, will hold a major tea party rally in Austin, Texas.

The rally, which is free and open to the public, will take place on the South Steps of the Texas State Capitol on Sunday, May 6th beginning at 2:00 p.m. To RSVP for the event, please see below.

Ron Paul’s tea party rally is being sponsored by the Tea Party Express, a national organization whose six simple principles the Drs. Paul support. Also speaking at the rally will be special guests Ted Cruz, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, and Tea Party Express Chair Amy Kremer.

Ron and Rand Paul both are by trade physicians, with the younger Paul an accomplished eye surgeon and his father a retired prolife OB/GYN who personally delivered more than 4,000 babies. In 2010, the 12-term Congressman from Texas’ son Rand was elected to the Senate in an upset, tea party-led victory in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Today both Drs. Paul are the nation’s premier advocates for Washington reform consistent with the vision of our founders, who cautioned against the dangers of a federal government run amok.

“The nation already witnessed history twice when a sitting U.S. Senator – Rand Paul – campaigned for his father – Ron Paul – for the presidency. It occurred ahead of the Ames Straw Poll where Ron Paul was statistically tied for first place, and again during a daylong whistle-stop tour the Pauls held prior to the Iowa Caucus,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.

“One day this rally will occupy a special place in our history books when the Paul family and tea party are credited with restoring American government to its constitutional limits. How soon this recognition comes is up to voters,” added Mr. Benton.

Event details are as follows. Time is Central.

Sunday, May 6, 2012
2:00 p.m.
Rep. Ron Paul & Sen. Rand Paul
Tea Party Rally sponsored by Tea Party Express
Texas State Capitol – South Steps
1100 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

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