I feel like I’ve become a bit of a collector, so to speak, of attacks on Ron Paul. There really haven’t been any new attacks on Ron Paul since 2007. The attackers all parrot one another while flapping around in a self-congratulatory, moronic bubble of intellectual laziness.
Let’s dig a little deeper and attempt to un-attack Ron Paul. Here is my collection.
The “guilt by association” attack:
This is probably the most commonly-used attack on Ron Paul. Paul was criticized for “accepting” a $500 donation during his campaign from a white supremacist. Of course, the Paul campaign didn’t find out about the donor until it came to light after the donation was made. He refused to return the donation. Instead he argued that it would be better to spend the money wisely in the name of freedom for all rather than returning $500 to a known white supremacist. Some see this as a cop-out. It could also be argued that it was Paul upholding freedom of speech found in the First Amendment. Yes, unfortunately for some, the First Amendment does protect all speech, not just agreeable speech.
People choose to support any given candidate for all kinds of odd reasons. It’s quite common for people to vote for the most likable candidate regardless of the candidate’s political views. I can’t fathom this reasoning (or lack thereof). There are probably some really “scum of the earth” type of people who voted for and supported Barack Obama and John McCain. The reality is that candidates cannot choose their supporters; therefore, they should not be condemned through them.
The three G’s are always important but their demand rises, for good reason, during times of extraordinary economic duress. America is going through such a period right now.
Unfortunately, such times also bring out the crazy and confused too. Recently, we have read about shootings at the Smithsonian and Pentagon in DC. A man flew a plane into an IRS building in Austin, TX. A militia group was arrested for plotting the killing of police officers in an attempt to cause an uprising against the U.S. government.
While some attempt to accuse and reveal loose associations between these lunatics and those of use who truly do believe in liberty, we know the truth. They never were and never will be libertarians. They acted, not in self-defense, but on their own twisted apocalyptic emotions.
Moderation should be the watchword when it comes preparation for a future darker than the past. Working on obtaining the three G’s is a good step in that direction.
On September 1, 1939, Adolph Hitler sent actual tanks rolling into Poland to take it over. It was messy, involved the help of the Russians, and many Poles died in the fighting.
Now, here in America, we’re seeing the same thing, the capitulation of an entire country under attack by a dictatorial force in Barack Obama and his communist party. But instead of the gunpowder and lead that would have been used if the Democrat Party really was serious about getting things done, they’re using a much more civilized item: human emotion and, in this case, the most basest of all emotions, envy and jealousy to achieve their goals.
The Chosen One is justifying the take over of a sixth of the U.S. economy via Obamacare by calling the entire health care issue a quest for human rights and everyone in the way of stopping Obamacare a worthless, greedy bastard. And, man, has it worked so far!
BJ Lawson ran for Congress for North Carolina’s 4th district back in 2008. In February he announced he is seeking the same seat again in 2010. First, is the primary on May 4th which he won rather handily last time around. As the newcomer nominee of the Republican party in 2008 he garnered 37% of the vote in a predominately Democratic district.
After Scott Brown’s big win in Massachusetts anything can happen this time around. Back in 2008 Liberty Maven did a two part interview with Lawson that can be viewed here.
Lawson is called “Ron Paul Jr.” by many due to his credentials as a doctor and a steadfast supporter of the Constitution. Ron Paul even campaigned for him and had the following to say:
A lot of folks have begun calling B.J. Lawson the next Ron Paul. The comparison is very flattering. . . for me.
We highly encourage everyone to spread the word about Lawson’s upcoming money bomb on April 13th, 2010. Judge Andrew Napolitano calls Ron Paul the “Thomas Jefferson of our day”. If BJ Lawson is “Ron Paul Jr.” then the money bomb theme is rather appropriate.
Please visit http://thenextjefferson.com/ and pledge your support for another defender of liberty and the Constitution, BJ Lawson.
Rand Paul is your next U.S. Senator from Kentucky, if the trend continues. He’s also a true limited government Constitutionalist Republican. Check out his interview recorded yesterday with Judge Napolitano on Freedom Watch:
Yes, Rand is leading in all the polls right now, but he needs more campaign donations to push him toward victory. As luck would have it there is a money bomb going on today to help him reach this goal. Donating to Rand Paul is like putting your money behind the U.S. Constitution. As recent events in DC have shown, representatives like Rand are sorely needed.
The more ignorant, reckless and thoughtless a doctor is, the higher his reputation soars even amongst powerful princes. -Erasmus
Apparently there are going to be a series of votes today on further nationalizing health care in American society. It is still up in the air whether or not it will pass. However, many have stated that if it comes to the floor then it will pass and the Democrats are planning on bringing it to the floor today beginning at 2pm Eastern.
The session tomorrow will begin around 2pm Eastern. Three votes – potentially four – will be taken. First there will be a vote on the rule, with an hour of debate on it. Expect a vote around 3:00 ET. Then there will be two hours of debate on the reconciliation bill. That will get a vote around 5:00 ET. There would be no debate in between the reconciliation bill and the Senate bill, which would happen around 5:30 ET. If there is a motion to recommit, that would get sandwiched in before the vote on the reconciliation bill.
Many Americans may be busy watching NCAA tournament basketball players jacking up shots while their elected lawmakers take measures to jack up their health care costs and taxes.
I may be able to get behind this Democratic health care over-reach plan if they adopt an “If we are wrong we pay” approach to it.
In other words, if every lawmaker who votes for health reform agrees to personally pay for everyone else’s health care for any amount health care costs rise above the CBO estimates in the future I could support it.
This would include their “estate” continuing to pay after they die, perhaps from sub-standard government-run health care. If Obama and company really honestly believe that their plan would reduce costs why would they not stand behind that belief?
Oh, that’s right, they aren’t very big supporters of personal responsibility are they?
Blame-shifting is an art in DC, and our representatives are master artists.
Nevermind. Once health costs sky rocket under this plan, they would likely just raise their own salaries enough to cover the costs, thereby sticking it to the taxpayers anyway.
Yes, Ron Paul won the CPAC straw poll and delivered a good speech. Glenn Beck delivered a great speech too, but for my money it was a Judge Andrew Napolitano speech that was the best of CPAC 2010.
As I sat in the audience following Judge Andrew Napolitano’s speech during the Liberty Forum at CPAC 2010 I couldn’t help but wish he was delivering it in the main ballroom on the final afternoon leading in to Glenn Beck’s keynote. Then again, he may have been booed, but that wouldn’t have stopped him.
While Glenn Beck’s speech was very good and included arguments the GOP needed to hear, the Judge’s speech was an uncompromising and no-holds-barred session of truth-telling.
Ron Paul appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe this morning for nice long segment. The hosts, for the most part, heaped praise on Paul for his CPAC straw poll victory, energizing young people, and his steadfast fidelity to the free market and limited government.
Saturday was the final day of CPAC 2010 and it was a great one. I started the day by attending Ann Coulter’s speech in the main ballroom. She was funny and quick-witted as expected. Also, as expected, she continued playing the part of the neo-conservative poster girl. At one point she admitted, “If Ron Paul is behind it, and it has nothing to do with foreign policy, I agree.” Regardless of your opinion on Coulter it’s a good sign that Ron Paul is popular enough to warrant such discussion.
I then made my way to the friendly environs of the Young Americans for Liberty Youth Summit. This young group of American patriots left me impressed. There is no doubt that these students of today will be the liberty leaders of tomorrow.
Following the summit was a panel of speakers discussing why good conservatives are anti-war. The room was packed with two rows of people standing in the back. Philip Girardi, Karen Kwiatkowski, Bruce Fein, and Jacob Hornberger took turns speaking. All were excellent, but for me, Jacob Hornberger, was the best at clearly articulating all of the major arguments for a non-interventionist foreign policy. He did it with passion. It rivaled Judge Napolitano’s speech from the Liberty Forum the other night.
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