McCain Dazed And Confused

The presidential race reached a turning point last week when John McCain opted for a campaign of denigration employing racial stereotypes, sexualized talking ... Is this the caliber of the GOP?
August 10, 2008 Permalink

It's not the man -- it's the movement

Characterizing those ideals is difficult. The Paul supporters I talked to included Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians. They don't always agree, but they are energized by their opposition to the war (they believe President Bush did an end run around the Constitution to launch it) and by concerns about the erosion of civil rights after the 9/11 attacks. Believing that no other party speaks for them, Paul supporters are building their own.
August 10, 2008 Permalink

Road to the Rally for the Republic - Update

Earlier this week, we highlighted a couple of grassroots efforts that we thought would be of interest to our supporters. “Ronvoys” are preparing to pick up riders from all over the country on the way to the events in Minneapolis, and the participants in the “Walk4Freedom” are walking 280 miles from Green Bay‚ WI to Minneapolis‚ MN to spread the word and educate Americans about the freedom message.
Here are a couple more items we wanted to showcase:
August 10, 2008 Permalink

The best kept secret by the media is.... RON PAUL

THE ONLY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, NOT SPECIAL INTERESTS! No amnesty for illegals, lower taxes for everyone, no Iraq war, foreign policy the way our founding fathers wanted, and a 20 YEAR CONGRESSIONAL TRACK RECORD to PROVE that he actually votes the way he believes! A doctor, a former service member in the military, and married for over 50 years. This man is the real deal!

August 09, 2008 Permalink

Ron Paul Affirms: Iran Attack Plan Has ‘Green Light’

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Tex.) has warned millions of radio listeners that the United States is heading into an illegal attack on Iran, stating his amazement at members of Congress who have openly voiced support for a criminal nuclear strike.
“If we do (attack) it is going to be a disaster,” the congressman told the Alex Jones radio show. “I was astounded to see on one of the networks the other day that the debate was not are we going to attack, but are we going to attack before or after the election?” Paul continued.
August 09, 2008 Permalink

BJ Lawson and the New Face of the Ron Paul Revolution

For close observers of American politics, liberal or conservative, the impact of the Ron Paul campaign has been difficult to ignore. Whether one was amazed by the devotion of Paul’s supporters or the seeming callous disregard for the Paul campaign in the “mainstream” media, the impact of Ron Paul’s campaign for president has undoubtedly left its mark on the political landscape.
The exact contours of this landscape are reflected in the scores of candidates running in local congressional and state races. Among these, the campaign of William “B.J.” Lawson in North Carolina’s 4th district stands out for its candidate, organizational success and fund-raising ability.
August 09, 2008 Permalink

Glenn Beck On Libertarianism, Foreign Policy, And Ron Paul 08/08/2008

Today on the Glenn Beck radio show a caller requested that Beck just come clean, put aside his differences and support the Libertarian Party. Beck responded with something I’ve not heard him say before. He actually echoed Ron Paul’s words that we should not be the “policemen of the world.” He praised Ron Paul for many of his views including his “foreign affairs” view.

August 09, 2008 Permalink

Rally for the Republic Call

Join Ron Paul in Minneapolis, MN Aug 31 - Sept. 2 for the Campaign for Liberty's Rally for the Republic. Featuring special guests Jesse Ventura, Rockie Lynne, Tucker Carlson, Gary Johnson, Barry Goldwater Jr., Bruce Fein, Grover Norquist, Doug Wead, Adam Curry, Aimee Allen, Marc Scibilia, Rick Ellis, and Thomas Woods.
August 09, 2008 Permalink

This is a last minute push for donations for Operation St. Paul, MN

This is a last minute push for donations!
We booked a 40'x40' billboard for 2 weeks in downtown MPLS and may use it to advertise for the Rally.
We also booked a 14'x48' digital board also in downtown MPLS.
We may do a buy at the Mall Of America, and possibly another billboard on the I94 loop. Still deciding on some last minute options.
August 09, 2008 Permalink

Walk for Freedom Traverses Wisconsin

On August 11, 2008, a group of "latter day Paul Reveres" will step forward and take a "Message of Freedom" directly to the people of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Displaying undaunted commitment to the restoration of Constitutional government in America, these self-described "patriots of the 2nd American Revolution" will traverse 280 miles in 21 days to arrive in Minneapolis for Congressman Ron Paul's "Rally for the Republic" on September 2nd.
August 09, 2008 Permalink

Ron Paul Predicts the Fannie/Freddie Fiasco — Five Years Ago

Thanks to the good folks at the Free New York Blog, we have Dr. Paul’s testimony before the Financial Services Committee on September 10, 2003. Read it!
August 09, 2008 Permalink

Running Unopposed

Shortly after voting, I saw the name of another Paul supporter in a Meetup group blog, who won her precinct on the other side of our city. We emailed back and forth. Again, I realized that I'm not alone. She and I will work for the causes of liberty over the new two years within the machinery of the Republican Party. In one of our emails, I mentioned that we will need allies.
Next Thursday, I will attend my first county GOP convention. There we will pick delegates to the state convention, held the following week. There state delegates will pick delegates to the national convention for the first week of September.
August 08, 2008 Permalink

80,000!

Overnight, our membership total passed the 80,000 mark! Thanks to all who have signed up and to those who have spread the word about CFL to others. We’re less than a month away from the Rally and our goal is to reach 100,000 members by then. It is a goal we are working hard to make, and we need you to keep up the good work! Don’t forget about our Community page, which allows you to send a pre-written message to ten people.
August 08, 2008 Permalink

We did it! A Message From Our Good Friend Kucinich

Last week, Congressman Dennis Kucinich delivered a petition bearing more than 100,000 names to the Speaker of the House urging that impeachment proceedings begin into the conduct ...
August 07, 2008 Permalink

Ron Paul 'Gives New Life to Old Debates'

Paul is informative and impassioned, giving readers of any political bent food for thought. With harsh words for both Democrats and Republicans, and especially George W. Bush, Paul's no-nonsense text questions the 'imperialist' foreign policy that's led to the war in Iraq ('one of the most ill considered, poorly planned, and...unnecessary military conflicts in American history'), the economic situation and rampant federalism treading on states' rights and identities ('The Founding Fathers did not intend for every American neighborhood to be exactly the same').
August 07, 2008 Permalink

Political signs allowed again in Hawthorne

"The borough was wrong to threaten me with fines and then issue me a ticket. I'm relieved that they are going to take the ordinance off the books," said resident Andy Gause, who had been forced to take down his Ron Paul signs. "Local governments need to be held accountable when they violate the constitution."
August 07, 2008 Permalink

C-Span at the Rally for the Republic

We’re getting some exciting news from the folks over at C-Span. Nothing is set in stone, but as of right now, they plan to broadcast our afternoon events of September 2 live on C-Span, broadcast the evening events live on C-Span 2, AND send their Campaign Bus for a three hour block to do some additional special coverage.

August 07, 2008 Permalink

"Rally for the Republic" Event in MN Threatens Republican and Democratic National Conventions

Much like their 10,000 man march on Washington D.C., protesting interventionist war, out of control spending, and violation of Constitutional oaths, expect the media not to mention the event ever happened. It threatens the very foundation of their being to see an uprising of Constitutionalism in the American People. Alas, the damage, however, already has been done. The three-to-five percent of the population necessary to create change has already awoken, and they are hellbent on waking everyone else up. Congress, the President, and the media have no more trust to squander. It is now inevitable that this Revolution occur.
August 07, 2008 Permalink

I.O.U.S.A. Movie Trailer

http://www.IOUSAtheMovie.com - Got Ron Paul?
August 07, 2008 Permalink

Does America Need a Good Coup de Etat?

America is at a critical threshold in its history, but most Americans seem
oblivious to the threats our way of life and freedoms face. We have one of the most corrupt, unconstitutional, illegal and lawless administrations the country has ever seen. We have elements of the military complicit with this lawlessness, and a media that is also playing the same idiotic game. We have a corrupt administration, violating our Constitution at every turn, and a weak and spineless Congress (save for Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich and perhaps a few others) does nothing to try to stop these crimes... also violating their oath to defend the Constitution. We have a media that has sold out all Americans for special interests, and military elements also joining in these crimes.
August 06, 2008 Permalink

Inspired By History, Motivated By Ron Paul

On August 11, 2008, in Green Bay, Wisconsin people from across the country will begin a 21-day, 280 mile walk to Minneapolis, MN to participate in Ron Paul's Rally for the Republic convention on August 31st. Along the way, participants will distribute free pocket Constitutions and Ron Paul books to onlookers, as well as participate in Public Town Hall Meetings in 24 towns.
August 06, 2008 Permalink

Rage Against The Machine attending the Rally For The Republic?

The Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota hasissued a press release saying political rap-rock giants Rage Against the Machine will give a rare performance at Target Center in Minneapolis on Sept. 3, which not so coincidentally is the same week as the Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. for $60. This is one day after Ron Paul’s Rally For The Republic event.
Last Friday Jesse Benton, Communications Director for Ron Paul said on the Alex Jones show that a very well known musical quest would be making an appearance at the September 2nd rally. Could that quest be …
August 06, 2008 Permalink

Real ID, FISA, and Ron Paul’s AFAA

* Repeal the “Military Commissions Act of 2006” and thereby restore the ancient right of habeas corpus and end legally sanctioned torture by U.S. government agents * Restore the ”Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act” (FISA) and thereby outlaw warrantless spying on American citizens by the President of the United States * Give Congress standing in court to challenge the President’s use of “signing statements” as a means to avoid executing the nation’s laws * Make it illegal for government agents to kidnap people and send them abroad to be tortured by foreign governments * Provide legal protection to journalists who expose wrong-doing by the Federal government * Prohibit the use of secret evidence to label groups or individuals as terrorists for the purpose of criminal or civil sanctions
August 06, 2008 Permalink

Featured Lodging

To help with lodging for those coming to the Minnesota events‚ we have reserved several rooms in many hotels and motels. Our “Lodging” page lists the names of the establishments and the number of rooms reserved. Clicking on the names will give you information including contact details‚ the nights the rooms are reserved for‚ and directions to them. You can also get information on our Lodging page concerning RV parks and camping sites.
August 06, 2008 Permalink

Two Manifestos, Two Revolutions

The Communist Revolution or total socialism did come to pass in the 20th century, notably in the Soviet Union, Red China, and North Vietnam (a land we hit and quit in a long devastating war, costing some 58,000 U.S. casualties). Predictably, all three nations were grotesque dictatorships, devoid of liberty.
Now in 2008 comes another manifesto, another revolution, but one that is the very antithesis of communism, a fervent case for a return to peace and prosperity, per a new book entitled The Revolution: A Manifesto, an American salvation spellbinder by Ron Paul, a true GOP originalist, an obstetrician turned political visionary with 4,000 deliveries to his credit, an ex-presidential candidate who raised some $35 million dollars and sparked a big swing of mostly young supporters in putting forth his amazing cause of Constitutionalism and freedom.
August 06, 2008 Permalink

Road to the Rally for the Republic

It’s hard to believe that we are now less than a month away from Minneapolis and the Rally for the Republic! As the excitement builds‚ many of you in the grassroots are putting together your own efforts to run in conjunction with the Rally and to help your fellow liberty-minded Americans get to Minnesota.
Here are a couple projects that we at CFL wanted to highlight:
August 06, 2008 Permalink

Imagine a $240,000 Federal Reserve Note bon-fire at the Ron Paul Counter-GOP Rally in Minneapolis

For the near 80,000 supporters of Ron Paul's Campaign for Liberty, imagine if each one contributed $3 for a highly-publicised "bon-fire against the central banking monopoly" in Minneapolis at the counter-GOP national convention rally.

August 06, 2008 Permalink

Intervention

August 05, 2008 Permalink

The Conservative China Problem

Of course we would. Would I like to live in China? No. Do I approve of China's "one child" policy? No. Do I approve of China's human rights violations? No. Do I approve of China's persecution of Christians? No. But as Ron Paul recently wrote about China: "Instead of lecturing China, where I have no doubt there are problems as there are everywhere, I would suggest that we turn our attention to the very real threats in a United States where our civil liberties and human rights are being eroded on a steady basis."
August 05, 2008 Permalink

DVD for National Delegates and Alternates Needs You

We need more volunteers to actually chip and do some work—and and we NEED YOU Now:
We are down to the last few days before DVD 1 is ready, and we still have numerous states for which we are missing RNC delegate names and/or addresses.
States & territories for which we don't have delegate names or addresses:

American Samoa, North Carolina, North Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

States & territories that need delegate addresses to be located:

New Mexico, Texas, Virgin Islands

If you're interested in helping to collect this information via web searches and/or phone calls/emails, please contact Kathy Jagodnik (kmj.ronpaul@gmail.com , 440-729-4113). You don't have to be a resident of the state or territory to find those delegates' information. Let Kathy know approximately how many hours you can devote to helping, so that she can give you an appropriate amount of work.
August 05, 2008 Permalink

The Resurrection of the American Republic

I´ve been reading, watching, listening, to the pessimistic outlook on the future of this once great nation called the United States of America, which is the pinnacle of western civilization. Highly oversexed advertisements and television commercials where women show off their asses and shake their hips to sell a body spray, or a shaving cream plague our satellite waves (owned by News Corp) dumbing down the once intelligent citizenry of America. It seems, according to these American media outlets, we want nothing more than to live in our ignorant bubble never caring about how many American soldiers died in combat, or how many innocent civilians (or collateral damage) were caught in the crossfire, or how the government continues to bamboozle the American people into starting a fight with Iran.
August 05, 2008 Permalink

Fed to Set Price of Money - Tuesday 8/5

Over the past few decades it has become fashionable to lament the fact that Americans no longer save. Tsk tsk, the pundits say, how lazy and stupid Americans have become.
But this is not true. By not saving, Americans are actually acting rationally under our current crazy monetary system, which benefits the powerful and politically connected few at the expense of the rest of us.
August 05, 2008 Permalink

Ron Paul Campaign for Liberty March

Get your tickets for the convention on Sept. 2nd
August 04, 2008 Permalink

Engel/Paul “Securing Our Borders and Our Data Act”

Washington, DC - Congressman Ron Paul is an original cosponsor of legislation introduced July 31st that would ensure that a traveler entering the United States would be subject to searches of their data and digital equipment only if a border agent has a reasonable suspicion to believe the traveler is or is about to be engaged in criminal activity.
In an August 1, 2008 front page story, the Washington Post exposed the ease with which the government can search and/or seize a traveler’s laptop, blackberry, or other electronic device. A border agent can require any individual to provide access to private or other sensitive data with no cause. They can require the owner to surrender their password for encrypted data as well.
“The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution acknowledges the right of the people to be secure in their persons and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures. It is unfortunate that it takes legislation to remind border agents of this Constitutionally protected right, but it is apparent to me that HR 6702 is absolutely necessary,” stated Congressman Paul.
August 04, 2008 Permalink

Washington's Intervention Addiction

One problem with politicians is that when problems they create come to a head, they typically feel this irresistible urge to DO something, rather than to UN-do something, or to simply back off to avoid exacerbating the situation. Too often, that which they end up doing has very little connection to the cause of the crisis, but plays well in the press and superficially makes everyone feel better. Bills that are rushed through Congress under duress are never studied enough, providing too tempting an opportunity to quietly slip in unrelated provisions that erode freedoms in ways that would never pass as a stand-alone bill. We famously saw this with the PATRIOT Act, but Washington learned nothing from that.
August 04, 2008 Permalink

Cops Stop And Search Vegas Couple For Having Ron Paul, Infowars Bumper Stickers

In the new America an endorsement of Congressman Ron Paul now gives the police probable cause to pull you over, ask you for identification and search your vehicle.
Much to their surprise Rick and Ingrid, friends from Las Vegas, discovered this recently when police pulled them over and cited a Ron Paul and an Infowars bumper sticker on the back of their car as having aroused suspicion.
The couple sent the following email explaining their experience:
August 04, 2008 Permalink

Ron Paul : The Founding Fathers

"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth." ~George Washington

August 03, 2008 Permalink

Ron Paul - More and More Independent

There is nothing the Republican Party wants more than party unity, but they have a strange way of going about it. For instance, Ron Paul and his supporters were made to feel less than welcome at the local conventions like Nevada As a matter of fact, the only local convention where Ron Paul and his supporters were welcome was Montana All he wanted was to be allowed to speak at the National Convention, to get his point across and hopefully get some of his agenda on the national platform.
When it became obvious that that was not going to happen, he found a way to get the attention he needs - convene his own convention - on the second night of the Republican Convention.
August 03, 2008 Permalink

Paul supporter slips through McCain phalanx

I am a lifelong activist registered Republican and I certainly understand the "loyalty" issue and I will be voting for McCain at the convention. But there are some significant philosophical issues that Rep. Ron Paul raised during his campaign and I am hoping to have an opportunity to move the Republican Party back in the direction of these Barry Goldwater/Ronald Reagan principles.
August 02, 2008 Permalink

GOP warns dissident wing - Republicans try to stop 'Liberty Caucus'

State Republicans are trying to thwart a move by Ron Paul supporters to take over the party in St. Johns County and the state.
This week, the Republicans sent warning letters to 10 state chapters of the Republican Liberty Caucus -- an organization within the party that promotes an agenda much the same as Ron Paul libertarians. The letter warned the caucus the law doesn't allow them to use the word "Republican" in its name without permission.
August 02, 2008 Permalink

Revolution March Blacked Out By Media

Over 10,000 citizens attend historic protest in Washington DC, news stations absent.
We need to be aware that we live in a country where the only individuals who are allowed to be viable candidates for president are those who fit into the picture that corporate interests want to see in the leading role for their own string-less Pinocchio act. People like Ron Paul who speak out against the real threats to our country, (namely Dick Cheney, Daddy Bush and all his Bushlets, and the old white men who control the Federal Reserve), are ridiculed or systematically left out of the punditry and political public conversation. Its funny how the same folks who are making billions profiteering off the Iraq invasion with Pentagon contracts are the ones who own the major news stations and publications putting out a pro-war, terror-threat message while silencing and discrediting the peacemakers and opposition. Actually, it's not funny at all.
August 02, 2008 Permalink

Paul Finds Backers In West

"The notion is, let's just break the GOP because the people who are running and holding office in it aren't respecting what the constituents want," said Jay Weeldreyer, a Paul field director in Renton, Wash. "So, if we can just let them suffer a massive loss, then maybe that will get through to them."
August 01, 2008 Permalink

Jesse Benton on Alex Jones Announcing Jesse Ventura

Alex Jones says that Dr. Paul will be on the show Monday with an exclusive interview and another HUGE announcement that will sell out the arena. If you don’t have your tickets yet, better get them! Stay tuned…

August 01, 2008 Permalink

Ron Paul: Statement on H. R. 6599, Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations

This appropriation will allocate $9.5 billion to close bases in the United States while spending nearly $12 billion building other facilities overseas! As a matter of fact, any construction of new bases in the United States is prohibited by this bill. While I am not necessarily in favor of building new bases in the United States , we certainly should not be spending money to close existing domestic bases in favor of constructing new bases overseas.
The bill will transfer more than $200 million to NATO, an organization with no purpose that should be disbanded immediately, for the construction of NATO facilities in countries where we have no business having our military in the first place.
August 01, 2008 Permalink

Ron Paul: Statement on HR 4137

Madame Speaker, anyone in need of proof that federal control follows federal funding need only examine HR 4137, the Higher Education Opportunity Act. HR 4137 imposes several new mandates on colleges, and extends numerous mandates that previous Congress imposed on colleges. HR 4137 proves the prophetic soundness of people who warned that federal higher education programs would lead to federal control of higher education.
August 01, 2008 Permalink

McCain: The Pitifull, Neocon GOP's Choice

A fly lands on John McCain's face during an interview with George Stephanopoulos.

Ron Paul on FOX Discussing Marijuana Bill 07/31/2008

Listen to the propaganda spewed by the shill D.A. at the end. There is so much obfuscation of the truth by her that it makes me laugh.
THE REAL REASON hacks like her do not want this legislation to pass is because the alcohol and tabacco companies would LOSE half of their profits to marijuana since it is a weed that anyone can grow in their yard!
Once again you have the true face of fascism rearing its ugly head in our "free" country.  
August 01, 2008 Permalink

Jesse Ventura Joins Ron Paul's Campaign for Liberty!

The ex-Governor of Minnesota, ex-Navy Seal, surfer resident from the Mexican Baha, former pro-wrestler and sports announcer, actor and libertarian-with-a-lowercase-L returns from his 100% solar-powered home to promote his new book. He provocatively charges that America is a Nation of Lemmings following the Donkeys and Elephants, claiming Our Constitution and Liberties are being Attacked. Below is a source list for those interesting in learning more.
August 01, 2008 Permalink