Thread: Message from Ron Paul‎

Message from Ron Paul‎
From: Ron Paul 2008 (mail@ronpaul2008.com)

July 17, 2007

What a day and half in northern California!

On Friday, my first appointment was at 6:00 am, and my day ended at 11:00 pm. I did radio and tv interviews in San Francisco, followed by a meeting with the editorial board of the San Francisco Chronicle. The questions were tough but fair: my favorite! Meanwhile, more and more interview requests pour into the campaign. There is a real hunger for our ideas, even in the mainstream media. The message of liberty is popular!

Then I headed for Google, one of America’s great businesses. Some of the young stars who populate that company took me on a tour of a firm that seemed like a university student union. I saw where everyone works, eats, and exercises. Next I did a political YouTube interview with questions submitted from the web. I was told that never had Google, in the entire history of this series, received the sheer number of questions that it had for my interview. People care about freedom. Then I spent an hour answering questions from Google employees, crowded into a large room with overflow rooms overflowing too.

Next was fascinating briefing from some of the technical heads of Google Earth, Google Maps, Google Apps, and other extraordinary innovations. Then there was a press conference for the media gathered in a company courtyard, and then a fundraising reception that a group of Google employees had organized off-site. In the evening there was another successful fundraiser. Saturday morning was the Silicon Valley Meetup in a park right next to Google. A huge and enthusiastic crowd was there to hear about our ideas, and the diversity was astounding. There were bikers in leather and hippies, young parents and grandparents, high-tech workers and business owners, and so many young Americans. I talked about all our ideas: marching out of Iraq just as we marched in; no more meddling in the Middle East; bringing the troops home, from hundreds of expensive bases all over the world, so that we could have the money we need for the transition to freedom in social programs, and to abolish the personal income tax and the IRS. They are not compatible with a free society.

In a Ron Paul administration, we would also repeal the Patriot Act and the Military Commissions Act, restore habeas corpus and stop the spying on Americans. No more eavesdropping on our emails and bank accounts, our phone calls, home and businesses. No national ID -- just the bracing freedom of the Constitution. We must have sound money, and not a giant counterfeiting machine called the Federal Reserve that causes recessions and inflation. We must have private property rights, with no pollution or other attacks on property. We should enforce the Second Amendment, and all the Bill of Rights. We can have privacy for us, not secrecy for a corrupt bureaucracy.

It is all within our grasp, the restoration of the republic and our sovereignty—no UN, no North American Union, no Nafta, no WTO, no World Bank, no IMF. Just federalism, free enterprise, peace, prosperity, and the kind of future we all want for our families, ourselves, and our fellow Americans. The dream can be a reality. You can help make it so. Please: make your most generous donation to this effort for America’s future (https://www.ronpaul2008.com/donate/).

Instead of wars and inflation and spying and poverty, we can have peace and freedom and the blessings for our children and grandchildren of doing better than we have, of secure retirements and childhoods. No more theft -- of our savings or our liberty. Please -- give to this campaign, for all our futures (https://www.ronpaul2008.com/donate/).

Sincerely, Ron

rec'd b email

I know a thread started several days ago re: Ron Paul's postion on amnesty and immigration.

I lost track of this over the weekend and wondered what the final outcome is. Does it appear most of us feel comfortable with his position?
I have been sending money to his campaign and due to go to a luncheon for him in Spartanburg, S.C. this weekend. However, if he is weak on illegal immigration; I'm out of that campaign !!

Indeed, while I agree with much of what he's saying, the illegal immigrant/secure the borders/enforce our current immigration laws discussion is conspicuously absent from his diatribe.

Partisan politics makes me physically ill, period (I challenge anyone to show me how elected officals who allign themselves with one of the two "primary teams" acheives anything remotely related to "serving the will of the people", but I digress...) so I tend to lean toward Ron Paul for a number of reasons including his "party" status. I am a bit leery that he goes TOO far with his "freedom for all" rhetoric though, and that sort of loose chat about his vision for "peace" gets a bit pie-in-the-sky for many and that, I suspect, will be his achiles heel.

So, if anyone has any data on Paul's stance on illegal immigrants and the current war on the middle class, I'd love to hear it.

Originally Posted by Dianne

I know a thread started several days ago re: Ron Paul's postion on amnesty and immigration.

I lost track of this over the weekend and wondered what the final outcome is. Does it appear most of us feel comfortable with his position?
I have been sending money to his campaign and due to go to a luncheon for him in Spartanburg, S.C. this weekend. However, if he is weak on illegal immigration; I'm out of that campaign !!

no, he is rather strong against illegal immigration. I think, and I have asked, that he doesn't want to spread himself too thin with a bunch of different positions. You can read and hear where he stands when you listen to his interviews and such. I think once he gets people on board with his freedom/liberty message then he will expand his positions a bit. That is my thought. When you go to SC (Spartangburg), which you should --- ask this of him. He talks to people afterwards and before, and maybe he'll take questions. I sincerely hope you do talk to him about it... and mention that the american people want a firm message on this and whats someone to take it up...... go here: ronpaulforums.com , alot of people are going to the thing in Spartanburg... ask around for the illegal immigration message and post it here..

Originally Posted by HarmFamily

Indeed, while I agree with much of what he's saying, the illegal immigrant/secure the borders/enforce our current immigration laws discussion is conspicuously absent from his diatribe.

Partisan politics makes me physically ill, period (I challenge anyone to show me how elected officals who allign themselves with one of the two "primary teams" acheives anything remotely related to "serving the will of the people", but I digress...) so I tend to lean toward Ron Paul for a number of reasons including his "party" status. I am a bit leery that he goes TOO far with his "freedom for all" rhetoric though, and that sort of loose chat about his vision for "peace" gets a bit pie-in-the-sky for many and that, I suspect, will be his achiles heel.

So, if anyone has any data on Paul's stance on illegal immigrants and the current war on the middle class, I'd love to hear it.

Here is where he stands. He also just recently proposed an amendement to the constitution to end birthright citizenship.

******* from Ronpaul2008.com **********

The talk must stop. We must secure our borders now. A nation without secure borders is no nation at all. It makes no sense to fight terrorists abroad when our own front door is left unlocked. This is my six point plan:

* Physically secure our borders and coastlines. We must do whatever it takes to control entry into our country before we undertake complicated immigration reform proposals.

* Enforce visa rules. Immigration officials must track visa holders and deport anyone who overstays their visa or otherwise violates U.S. law. This is especially important when we recall that a number of 9/11 terrorists had expired visas.

* No amnesty. Estimates suggest that 10 to 20 million people are in our country illegally. That’s a lot of people to reward for breaking our laws.

* No welfare for illegal aliens. Americans have welcomed immigrants who seek opportunity, work hard, and play by the rules. But taxpayers should not pay for illegal immigrants who use hospitals, clinics, schools, roads, and social services.

* End birthright citizenship. As long as illegal immigrants know their children born here will be citizens, the incentive to enter the U.S. illegally will remain strong.

* Pass true immigration reform. The current system is incoherent and unfair. But current reform proposals would allow up to 60 million more immigrants into our country, according to the Heritage Foundation. This is insanity. Legal immigrants from all countries should face the same rules and waiting periods.

Thanks for the prompt info BrightNail!

I figured he'd be right on the money. Paul's my man for '08, unquestionably. Time to break out the checkbook and get his campaign a few extra bucks.

Seriously, a lot of people write Paul off as a "crackpot", etc, mostly from...go figure...partisan political rhetoric from both parties.

Independent is where it's at in '08. Let's get Paul in office! He's definitely supporting my position on illegal immigration/amnesty. He's got the right ideas. We NEED to give this guy a chance, America!! Look at the rest of the candidates....really...give 'em a hard look. These other clowns...Guilani, Romney, Clinton, etc...these filthy rich, self-privileged, silver spoon, elitist clowns will simply continue the partisan game, continue to keep lobbyists on the hill, continue to ignore us, sell us out, and screw us over...us...We the People. They WILL continue the war on the middle class. Paul isn't part of the "good ol' boys network" that make up our current government and current battery of candidates.

Ron Paul in '08!! Let's get it done!

Yes thanks BrightNail !!!!

I'll let everyone know what comes out of this weekend's trip to S.C.