Fed's in Congress' crosshairs, but many experts say hold fire Nov 15, 2009
Ron Paul, R-Texas, to have the Government Accountability Office - the auditing arm of Congress - audit the Fed's operations. That measure now has at least 307 supporters in the House and 30 or more in the Senate. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ruminations on censorship Nov 15, 2009
During the 2008 presidential primary, revealed that FOX news manipulated a poll regarding the publics support of Republican candidates by deliberately leaving out both Ron Paul and Tom Tancredo in both audio reporting and visuals of the poll itself. Censorship is chilling and deadly to our democracy. (Boerne Star, TX)
GOP torn between money, populism Nov 15, 2009
I noticed seniors, a couple of young political staffers and half a dozen former Ron Paul supporters. Those are the people who knock on doors, wave signs on street corners and donate $50 to $100 to a favorite candidate or two. (Florida Today)
GOP voter discontent allows new entrants for '08 Nov 15, 2009
WASHINGTON - Ron Paul, the libertarian congressman from Texas, announced Monday on a C-SPAN call-in show that he is running for president. Chuck Hagel, the senator and Iraq war critic from Nebraska, also captured national TV time Monday to announce that he may announce a presidential campaign later this year. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
NEWT EYES 'CONTRACT WITH AMERICA 2'... Nov 14, 2009
Ron Paul and Sarah Palin is the only ticket for America ... We need the Independent party (hopefully led by Ron Paul) to clean things up ... Ron Paul and Sarah Palin is the only ticket for America. (The Drudge Report)
Sarah Palin's Book: The Fact Check Nov 14, 2009
I hope the party of the BUSH abandons this phony and comes to their senses and supports Ron Paul. Politicians need to take a look at the constitution again. (CBS News)
Rep. Paul laments 'pseudo' Fed audit proposal Nov 14, 2009
Ron Paul address Fed transparency on CNBC's 'Squawk Box ... "The plan now is to get an audit put into the bill, but it will be a pseudo audit, it won't amount to much," said Representative Ron Paul in an interview on CNBC television. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Big marijuana bust in Mandan Nov 13, 2009
R.Sandstrom wrote on Nov 8, 2009 9:16 AM:" Conservative medical Doctor Ron Paul said that drug use was stupid and the war on drugs is more stupid. Many cops are wanting an end to it (on web at leap.cc) as the law causes more harm than the drugs. Those who want drug treatment get denied for NO FUNDING yet look at the cost of this war on drugs! Maine voters just made their ten year old medical marijuana law more liberal! ". Post a comment. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
The Palin Persuasion Nov 13, 2009
It takes you to the Campaign for Liberty, a Ron Paul group. In this country, whenever the public concludes that elite behavior is opaque and self-interested, a popular reaction ensues. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Top Republican says White House hiding info on Fort Hood Nov 12, 2009
She claimed RON PAUL and pro-Constitution activitists like the Tea Party bunch were dangerous ... Ron Paul or the Tea Partiers, let the cops go after them, beat them, whatever, but allah forbid we don't protect TROP. (TheHill.com)
Ron Paul's son borrows tactics for Ky. Senate bid Nov 12, 2009
Ron Paul's son borrows tactics for Ky ... Ron Paul's son borrows tactics for Ky ... Valley Ron Paulites keep faith. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Q: Is it true that the world gains 250,000 people every day? If not, what is the net gain? Nov 11, 2009
Ron Paul (R-Texas), Rep. George Radanovich (R-Calif. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Constitutional Ignorance Reigns Supreme on Capitol Hill Nov 10, 2009
Mark: OK, but when you have members of the financial committees who, even Ron Paul commented, didn t know we were not on a gold-based economy, you can tell these people have lost touch. Also, mandating people to pay for government or private coverage is freedom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
A 1970s book exposes health care Nov 10, 2009
Griffin was guest speaker with Ron Paul in Mountain View during Paul's presidential campaign ... SVEN31 wrote on Nov 9, 2009 4:11 PM:" wtf:"Not to mention the fact that Dr. Ron Paul's son, Dr. Rand Paul, leads GOP annointed candidate and Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson as nominee for the Senate in the 2010 Kentucky race ... John Dennis talking about Ron Paul, Health Care on Russia Today. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Paul: Free market is best Nov 10, 2009
Ron Paul at the Carolina Coliseum. Hundreds of seats in the Coliseum filled up Monday night with avid supporters and other curious locals to witness Congressman Ron Paul s lecture, The Politics of Tolerance. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Meet the man who changed Glenn Beck's life Nov 10, 2009
") Palin closed her speech by urging, Don't ever let anyone to tell you to sit down and shut up. Glenn You are not alone! Beck, eat your heart out. Share: Friday, Nov 6, 2009 07:12 PST Jon Stewart reveals the shocking truth behind the Fox News host's attack of appendicitis Video By There's a story behind the case of appendicitis that felled Glenn Beck recently. It's not just an isolated incident -- there's a serious conspiracy at work. But with Beck himself out sick, someone else had to find a... (Salon)
Universal health care solves big problems Nov 8, 2009
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
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Universal health care solves big problems. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Wiesel slams tea partiers Nov 7, 2009
Ron Paul's son is a card-carrying 9/12-er; he also has a real shot at being a U.S. senator By ... But Grayson was joined in the race by an ophthalmologist named Rand Paul, who just happens to be the son of former presidential candidate Ron Paul. (Salon)
Whose Divisions Are Worse? Nov 6, 2009
Republicans who do stick to their own consciences and their districts interests, like Ron Paul and Walter Jones, are targets for establishment-backed primary opposition. And of course, Bush strong-armed a great many reluctant Republican congressmen into voting for the prescription drug add-on to Medicare. (The American Conservative)
Read the story Nov 5, 2009
Fed Will Hold Rates at Record Lows - CBS News. WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2009. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Fed Will Hold Rates at Record Lows Nov 5, 2009
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2009. Central Bank Will Trim Debt Purchases from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (CBS News)
A referendum on Obama? Not likely Nov 5, 2009
You need to get your heads out of Ron Paul s hind quarters and come on up to real representative government where you belong. Our way works, F. Clearly your way doesnt, or you d be a whole lot smarter than you are on this blog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up... Nov 4, 2009
"I believe what they are refering to is the Elizabethtown stop on the Keystone Corridor between Harrisburg and Philadelphia, PA which is one of the highest volume lines in the country. The existing station in Elizabethtown has not been used for decades because of Amtrak budget cuts, but even without the depot, Elizabethtown is still a stop on the Keystone Corridor with growing ridership. It has been proposed for years to renovate the old rail depot... the article and the way it is presented is... (The Drudge Report)
In defense of 'extremism' Nov 4, 2009
Consider this real-life example: A 20-something who was interviewed recently admitted he wanted to vote for libertarian Ron Paul, but ultimately would have voted for Barack Obama last year -- if he'd gotten around to voting. Come again. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cole Skinner: The Fed should be audited Nov 3, 2009
Ron Paul, R-Texas, introduced House Resolution 1207, a bill that would direct the U.S. comptroller general to audit the Federal Reserve and make a detailed report to Congress ... Ron Paul, R-Texas, introduced House Resolution 1207, a bill that would direct the U.S. comptroller general to audit the Federal Reserve and make a detailed report to Congress. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NY-23 And The End Of The GOP Nov 3, 2009
The only legitimate split would be the Ron Paul faction away from it, but that wing is simply too small to take flight on its own. For better or worse the struggle for the soul of the GOP is not one taking place between moderates and conservatives. (The American Conservative)
Republicans made U.S. nearly bankrupt Nov 3, 2009
BTW, personally, I'm happy about the real progressives in the Democratic party, and with the exception of Ron Paul, none of the Republicans. Just based on votes and ideological bent. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Rep. Issa's PAC suggests Dems promised Scozzafava favors Nov 2, 2009
Wearing an R behind her name did not change that - and it certainly did not make her a "moderate."PS: Fact - with the (maybe) exception of Ron Paul, there is no Republican in Congress who is any further to the Right than Nancy Pelosi is to the Left. BY Martin Knight on 11/01/2009 at 19:00It is unfortunate when a woman candidate reverts to being a back biter,This lady is obviously without scruples. (TheHill.com)
Lieberman twists the knife Nov 1, 2009
I do continue to begrudgingly respect the consistency, if not the wisdom, of libertarians like Ron Paul who oppose all of this big-government intrusion into the economy. At least their belief in the efficiency of the free market, affirmed in opposition to the banking bailout, is not compromised by a willingness to throw trillions in taxpayer dollars into backing the riskiest of corporate bets. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
The Doug Hoffman Effect strikes in two key races for GOP Oct 31, 2009
And now Stivers, who supports abortion rights, could again be ceding support to his right, in the form of Ron Paul supporter David Ryon. Ryon from the GOP to the Constitution Party this week. (TheHill.com)
Candidates bristle at political party question Oct 31, 2009
I voted for Ron Paul. "Candidate Chris West embraced the label of "independent. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The GOP's Generational Time Bomb Oct 30, 2009
Where there does seem to be activist energy and passion on the young Right, it s in the Ron Paul camp, which the GOP still prefers to ignore ... The time-bomb that will hit the Republicans is that another party will take dominance in the huge void between them and the Ron Paul camp unless they regain some semblance that they are fiscal conservatives ... I have become completely disillusioned with the Republican Party and find myself more and more in line with the thinking of Ron Paul and his... (The American Conservative)
Conservative Books: New Energy in Age of Obama Oct 29, 2009
by Ron PaulGrand Central, 2009. Congressman Ron Paul, quondam presidential candidate and nearly full-time critic of the Federal Reserve, lays out the case against our nation s central bank ... Ron Paul is almost certainly never going to be President of the United States, but he s succeeded in attracting public notice to a question that is overripe for our attention. (Human Events Online)
New York Times political journalist Matt Bai lectures at UNCW Oct 29, 2009
"If Twitter doesn't turn out to be just the latest political fad (like, say, psychographic polling, or Ron Paul), then it just may be the worst thing to happen to politics and its attending media since a couple of geniuses at CNN dreamed up "Crossfire" back in the 1980s," said Bai in an article titled "The Chatty Classes.". Bai mentioned during the lecture his separation from mass media, rarely watching televised news coverage or reading online news. (The Seahawk, NC)
Key US panel approves new Iran sanctions Oct 29, 2009
We are not going to talk simply for talking's sake," he said. Feltman also said that the US State Department had opened a preliminary investigation into whether about 20 firms were in violation of existing US sanctions laws on Iran. But he cautioned that US officials had already found that Iran sometimes trumpets agreements that turn out not to be real. A small group of dissenters on the committee opposed limiting the US president's options. Republican Representative Jeff Flake warned against... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Vets Score One Against DoD on Burn Pits Oct 28, 2009
Ron Paul, R-TX, and Walter Jones, R-N.C, joined Ginny Brown-Waite, R-Fla. as the only Republicans to co-sponsor the Democratic House bill, sponsored by Rep. (The American Conservative)
U.S. Official Resigns over Afghan War Oct 28, 2009
Ron paul revolution is much needed to save america from itself. by Biggest_Rick October 27, 2009 11:07 AM EDT. (CBS News -- US)
Anarchist's Playbook Oct 28, 2009
Rothbard was the spiritual godfather of the Ron Paul movement, as well as instrumental in bringing about the paleoconservative/paleolibertarian coalition that supported Pat Buchanan in the 1990s. In this essay, TAC contributing editor W. James Antle III looks at Rothbard's lifelong interest in practical politics. (The American Conservative)
Top 10 Best-Selling Conservative Books in 2009 Oct 28, 2009
End The Fed by Ron Paul. HUMAN EVENTS is the news source President Reagan called his "favorite newspaper" and we still hold high the Reaganesque principles of free enterprise, limited government and, above all, a staunch, unwavering defense of American freedom. (Human Events Online)
Sarah R. Peck: Nothing wrong with raw milk Oct 27, 2009
Ron Paul, R-Texas, that would lift the federal ban on interstate transportation of raw milk for human consumption, deserves support, as do other state and federal bills that protect my freedom of choice as a consumer ... Ron Paul, R-Texas, that would lift the federal ban on interstate transportation of raw milk for human consumption, deserves support, as do other state and federal bills that protect my freedom of choice as a consumer. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NV GOP Group Forms PAC to Oppose Lowden Oct 27, 2009
Nevada Republicans who supported Ron Paul in last year's presidential contest have formed a political action committee to oppose the U.S. Senate bid of former state party chairwoman Sue Lowden ... Nevada's 2008 delegation dispute began when Ron Paul supporters were poised to win delegates at the state party convention in Reno. (KLAS-TV)
Kim Hawk: Technology, flaws in system create twilight for the elite Oct 26, 2009
Ron Paul, his son Randall and Peter Schiff are all over YouTube. Watch and learn. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Taliban Warns Afghans to Boycott Runoff Oct 25, 2009
Ron Paul: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It seems like we. (CBS News)
Who Hates Glenn Beck? Oct 24, 2009
His interest in conspiracy theories is disquieting, as is his admiration for Ron Paul and his charges of American imperialism ... When Ron Paul received national attention for questioning America s interventionist foreign policy during a 2007 GOP presidential primary debate, Beck called Paul crazy and asked, how did this guy get on stage ... Yes I was following Ron Paul and even voted for him in the primary but alas the gop picked the dinosaur and rouge so we got nothing. (The American Conservative)
New federal marijuana policy a welcome change Oct 24, 2009
While real patriots like Ron Paul keep getting elected and have never once waivered from his pro-freedom stance in any vote he has ever taken. Of course freedom is the right answer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Click to read:Gays Will Get Hate Crimes Protections Oct 23, 2009
But the most important bill for american people sponsored by Mr Ron paul to audit the federal reserve and its devious activities has been sitting on corrupt Barney frank table for months if not years. This man is clearly part of this banking gang who brought us this financial mess. (CBS News)
Ms. Sand never does anything out of her subjective feelings, only out of reason Oct 22, 2009
Oddly, this blog and its posters have an affinity for Ron Paul, who is a fan of Ayn Rand (and Mises), and detest Rand for the same reasons they profess to like Paul ... 1) Ron Paul has stated his view that there are definite limits and fallacies in Rand s work, he makes this very clear in mentioning her on his reading list in The Revolution. (The American Conservative)
Former Pizza Hut executive buys 53 local outlets, plans upgrades Oct 21, 2009
Ron Paul, principal of Chicago-based restaurant consulting firm Technomic Inc., said it won't be easy to rejuvenate a mature franchise business in what is also a mature market segment. "The large chain pizza category has had a hard time competing against the small independents," Paul said, noting that the four largest national pizza chains serve less than 40 percent of the United States pizza market. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
GOP voter discontent allows new entrants for '08 Oct 21, 2009
WASHINGTON - Ron Paul, the libertarian congressman from Texas, announced Monday on a C-SPAN call-in show that he is running for president. Chuck Hagel, the senator and Iraq war critic from Nebraska, also captured national TV time Monday to announce that he may announce a presidential campaign later this year. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Deflationary populism Oct 19, 2009
And those students at a Ron Paul campaign rally at the University of Michigan back in 2007 not asking for more. A person would burn paper money only if they felt it was worthless. (The American Conservative)
Accidental liftoff? Oct 17, 2009
PBPost Sports; PalmBeachPost; edpicks; Frank makes fun, but Ron Paul supporters at FAU debate aren't laughing. FAU debates; PalmBeachPost; Palm Beach Post latest videos. (The Palm Beach Post)
Are You Ready For Some Football? Oct 16, 2009
Some dead professors (same line of work, you see), Ron Paul, and, presumably, air. Barney Rebble, on Said. (The American Conservative)
Back with the Bank Oct 16, 2009
Congress already has the power to coin money but I don t think even Ron Paul wants to have politicians controlling the money supply. This is not Argentina. (The American Conservative)
Firebrand group offers political alternative Oct 15, 2009
Valley Ron Paulites keep faith. Ron Paul's poll numbers are dismal, his delegate count is almost non-existent, and often he is overlooked at debates by both the national media and his fellow Republican candidates ... "His ideas, which are so lacking in mainstream politics, really appeal to people," said Michael Varin, organizer of the Fresno-area Ron Paul group on meetup. (Fresno Bee)
Chat Wrap: Political Races, Health Care and More Oct 15, 2009
Many Tea Party people also seem to be Ron Paul supporters. Not many seem to want to make common cause with the moderates of the party. (Townhall.com)
John Pilger: Iran's nuclear threat is a lie Oct 15, 2009
" That Iran would contemplate a suicidal attack on the US is preposterous. The threat, as ever, is one-way, with the world's superpower virtually ensconced on Iran's borders.Iran's crime is its independence. Having thrown out America's favourite tyrant, Shah Reza Pahlavi, Iran remains the only resource-rich Muslim state beyond US control. As only Israel has a "right to exist" in the Middle East, the US goal is to cripple the Islamic Republic. This will allow Israel to divide and dominate the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Rove Unrepentant on Bushonomics Oct 14, 2009
Ron Paul, R-Texas) objected to the Patriot Act ... But as Ron Paul said, at what price. (Human Events Online)
Lindsey Graham: I Won't Let Ron Paul Hijack the GOP Oct 14, 2009
Lindsey Graham: I Won t Let Ron Paul Hijack the GOP ... Lindsey Graham s complete dismissal of Ron Paul s adherence torigid constitutional government ... One Response to Lindsey Graham: I Won t Let Ron Paul Hijack the GOP. (The American Conservative)
Ky. Lawmaker Pushes Industrial Hemp Farming Oct 13, 2009
and Ron Paul, R-Texas, would require the federal government to respect state laws allowing hemp production. Whether growing industrial hemp is profitable remains unclear. (ABC News -- Business)
A Republican Nobel Laureate Oct 11, 2009
Posted on October 10th, 2009 by. Get those nominations in. (The American Conservative)
Gore Vidals United States of Fury, Johann Hari, The Independent Oct 9, 2009
I wish Ron Paul was president. wrote:Wednesday, 7 October 2009 at 03:36 am (UTC)a good article about one of the worlds great thinkers. (Harper's Magazine)
School principals responsible for students eating breakfast... Oct 9, 2009
Confirm your registration to report abuse Posted 07:14 AM, 10/08/2009 2012 ~ Ron Paul Waste of TAX money. Breakfast is vital to young students, but its the parents job, not the schools. (The Drudge Report)
A Very Short War Oct 9, 2009
Ron Paul has done great work making the case against empire and war, and for his troubles he is reviled by much of the rest of his party ... The Ron Paul movement may have succeeded in raising our profile one tiny notch: Instead of being non-entities, we paleos might get some opportunistic pandering. (The American Conservative)
What goes up, must come down Oct 8, 2009
Zod wrote on Oct 7, 2009 8:35 PM:" Your right, I am under the age of 25 and I voted for "change", except it was a Republican named Ron Paul and I had to write his name on the ballot. Not all Republicans are out of touch with people my age, just the majority of them. As for the Democrats having control of the Congress since 2006, what does that have to do with Bush destroying our country? Why is it alright to go start wars and spend trillions of dollars but when a Democrat wants to give people... (Cameron Observer, MO)
