Liberty Maven

Much speculation has occurred about who Ron Paul will endorse following the Republican Convention and his Rally For The Republic. Perhaps just as much speculation has occurred about whether he will endorse anyone at all. If he were to endorse a candidate, the two names that have the most potential are Libertarian candidate Bob Barr and Constitution Party candidate Chuck Baldwin. However, it’s high time to realize that Ron Paul’s endorsement isn’t the be all and end all. Let’s take a look at some other candidates that Congressman Ron Paul has endorsed already.

Sifting through the list of endorsed candidates from Ron Paul’s Liberty PAC web site reveals that Paul is no liberty purist like so many of his supporters. To me, this shows Paul does compromise and play politics to further the larger goal rather than focus on specific issues of fundamental disagreement. The fact that he endorses sending money to Paul Broun, an Iraq war and surge supporting Congressman from Georgia demonstrates this. It gets worse, much worse.

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Ron Paul was interiewed earlier today on Downsize DC Radio with Jim Babka. They covered some interesting topics. Below is the audio/mp3 in 3 parts (each segment, no commercials).

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

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Penn Jillette (everyone’s favorite magician/comedian/juggler libertarian) appeared on Glenn Beck’s TV show last night. Beck discussed his lack of satisfaction with “either” of the choices for President. Jillette quickly corrected him regarding his incorrect assumption and mentioned Bob Barr and Ron Paul.

Beck then agreed with Jillette and said that he will “probably vote” for Barr. He went on to say that he wants to send someone to cover Ron Paul’s Rally For The Republic in Minneapolis and wants to hear what the speakers at the event have to say except for one thing: about 10% of Ron Paul supporters “scare the living bejeezus” out of him.

Penn Jillette replies with logic as he so often does arguing that 10% is not too bad. He argues that you are always going to have “nuts” in a group and some of those “nuts” may think Beck is nuts.

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In case you haven’t heard, Ron Paul’s Campaign For Liberty is having a rally on September 2nd. Today they made the announcement that country music star Sara Evans will be the music headliner for the show. Evans has many top 10 hits and has won many Country Music awards. Read more here.

I’m not a country music fan, but she could certainly bring in a huge crowd. This is a good move to increase the the spread of Ron Paul’s freedom message. Get your tickets today.

Below is her video for “I Could Not Ask For More”

My comment on Ron Paul’s Campaign for Liberty after reading David Nolan’s and Walt Thiessen’s recent Bob Barr pieces.

Originally published August 17th, 2008 by Jake, the Champion of the Constitution at http://www.nolanchart.com/article4520.html

You can reach Walt Thiessen’s article “Unreality at the Barr Campaign” from this link http://www.libertymaven.com/2008/08/15/a-scathing-review-of-the-barr-campaign/1489/

You can reach David F. Nolan’s article “The Barr Campaign at Halftime” from this link http://www.nolanchart.com/article4505.html

Dear libertarians, constitutionalists, and any other Ron Paul supporters,

I am writing because I think some of us do not realize the situation we are in.  We are struggling against what Ron Paul likes to term “the Establishment.”  We also need to be very wary of attrition.  First, we need to recognize that it is paramount to keep ourselves together and politically active.  Second, we need to patiently erode at the popular support for the Establishment and if possible flood the “hearts and minds” away from it.  Third, this Establishment is a hurricane that is destroying the freedom, money, jobs, economy and even the very lives of We the People.  That is what is trying to wear us down, and we need to bare our teeth into this storm, keep snarling our rejection back at it, and keep growing.

Don’t Get Lost!  Stay Together, Stay Politically Active

Principle-wise, this stuggle could also be termed a ‘war of attrition’ is no different from the colonists in the first American Revolution, no different from any other guerilla war of any minority versus a majority, of any battle of the weak against the strong.  We most likely number somewhere between the 83,000 at the Campaign’s website and the million-odd who voted for Ron Paul in the presidential primaries, but do not bet the farm on such a high figure.

Imagine Ron Paul as our general if you will.  He has planted his flag on this small hillock of Freedom called www.campaignforliberty.com.  We there all stand by him and his ideas of liberty and are basically throwing snowballs at passer-bys.  Some we whack in the face and they fire back. Some though will say, boy that stung! and perhaps become aware of some truth behind this Establishment and then join us.  Our job is to turn this little hill into a mountain, and eventually set off avalanches.  This is goal of the Revolution.

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Doug Wead will be speaking at Ron Paul’s Rally For The Republic. He was a special assistant to President George H. W. Bush. He is writing a series of stories in his blog related to Ron Paul leading up to the rally. All of them are wonderful. The August 10th entry is entitled, “Ron Paul: The Prophet“. In it Wead is astounded that someone in the House Of Representatives was prophetic regarding the events of September 11th a full year before it occurred.

So it comes as a bit of shock to encounter an honest thinker, and one in government!  And to find one in the United States House of Representatives, where the members are perpetually politicking for re-election, is astounding.

But listen to this. Fully a year before the events of September 11, 2001, Ron Paul expressed his alarm at American foreign policy arrogance, particularly how it was increasingly seen in Islamic countries.

“The cost in terms of liberties lost and the unnecessary exposure to terrorism are difficult to determine, but in time it will become apparent to all of us that foreign interventionism is of no benefit to American citizens, but is instead a threat to our liberties.”  - Ron Paul (spoken in the year 2000.)

He followed this up with his August 12th article, “You’re Next: Ron Paul’s warning“.

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The conventional wisdom would suggest that Ron Paul cannot run for President in 2012. John McCain is already bearing the brunt of the wrinkly and geezer jokes and McCain is about a year younger than Ron Paul.

There is a catch. McCain’s time as a tortured Vietnam POW likely took years off of his life. He has had skin cancer and is not known as an “athlete”. Ron Paul wasn’t a tortured POW, never had skin cancer, was an accomplished track star in his younger years, and exercises on a daily basis. He looks and acts younger than McCain.

Unfortunately though, the comparisons in 2012 will not be to John McCain unless McCain wins the White House. That seems unlikely, but If McCain were to win, the initial reaction would positive for Ron Paul. When it comes to health, Ron Paul beats John McCain handily. However, all bets are off when considering the actual race against the Democrat. Republicans are not likely to nominate another “old” candidate to face a young Democrat.

What is more likely is that Barack Obama will be the next President, so the comparisons will be to a candidate who could easily be Ron Paul’s son. How could Ron Paul expect to alleviate the concerns of his age? It is not likely that he could. Once the media takes hold of a political “narrative” they run with it and the mind-numbed populace follows suit. Much like Ron Paul was deemed “extreme” in 2007-2008 he would certainly face similar accusations in 2012 along with the “ancient” tag that maligns McCain today.

Never underestimate the fire of liberty that burns hot within Ron Paul’s heart. His latest efforts in putting together the grand “Rally For The Republic” in Minneapolis on September 2nd shows the freedom faithful that the voice of liberty will not be silenced.

If that fire and that voice are still around in 2012 anything can happen.

Ron Paul has some new announcements about his Campaign for Liberty in Minneapolis August 31st through September 2nd:

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Dr. Paul is making two major announcements for the Rally for the Republic in Minneapolis from Aug 31 - Sept 2. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, you better hurry up! Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com, Ticket Master locations, and the Target Center box office.

“I consider this event equal to, if not more important, than anything I have done over all these years,” said Dr. Paul in his video message.

Please take a few minutes and watch as Dr. Paul announces former Minnesota Governor and author of the book Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me!, Jesse Ventura, and country music star Rockie Lynne.

Ron Paul was interviewed for 10 minutes on the Bill Press Show today. They discussed monetary policy, fiscal conservatism, and spent a good amount of time discussing the upcoming Rally For The Republic in Minneapolis. Press admitted he has been in contact with the rally organizers to try to speak out on behalf of Ron Paul at the rally. Bill Press is a self described “progressive” radio show host, which is the liberal left’s “nice” word for “liberal”. Once again, Ron Paul demonstrates his ability to truly unite those on both sides of the aisle and everyone in between.

Listen to the interview here.

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According to a report by Alex Weprin of Broadcasting & Cable, C-SPAN 2 will cover Ron Paul’s Rally for the Republic and other ancillary events as they coincide with the Republican National Convention:

C-SPAN 2 will focus on highlights and will also feature viewer reactions. The network will also cover Paul’s event, set for Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in Minneapolis to coincide with the Republican National Convention.

About half of the 15,000 tickets for the Rally for the Republic still remain available for purchase through Ticketmaster.  With more and more attention gathering around Ron Paul and the Campaign for Liberty, we need to fill the Target Center and help make the case for liberty in Minneapolis-Saint Paul.

Ample opportunities exist for anyone interested in helping bring Ron Paul’s message of freedom, the Constitution, sound money, and a non-interventionist foreign policy to Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the Republican National Convention, and a nationwide TV audience:

1. Purchase a ticket and attend the Rally for the Republic
2. Participate in the Great American Walk for Freedom
3. Help get Ron Paul and freedom advertising in Minneapolis-Saint Paul
4. Contribute to the National DVDs for Delegates Project