Rise? LOL...now that's funny!! Rise my arse. U.S. Army Retired |
Posted on 01/27/2008 10:29:01 AM PST by jdm
Recently I was honored with the opportunity of speaking to the California Federation of Republican Women on behalf of presidential candidate Ron Paul. Surely, I thought, these ladies would understand the one issue that is driving so many young people to the GOP, the one issue that gets the loudest cheers from the audience wherever Ron Paul speaks, the one issue that no other presidential candidate is discussing except for Ron Paul.
No, I am not talking about Dr. Paul's call for an immediate withdrawal of our troops from the Middle East (I knew that these gentlewomen do not necessarily agree with his foreign policy of peace). I am talking about his vow to abolish the Federal Reserve Bank.
As it turned out, I was wrong. In fact, not one person in the audience could tell me who owned the bank that creates the currency we use every day. These ladies, who certainly should know better at this late stage of their lives, were shocked when I told them what is common knowledge to the young people joining the Ron Paul Revolution: The Federal Reserve Bank is a privately owned corporation.
The Federal Reserve, an unelected and unaccountable private organization, pumps more dollars into the economy whenever it chooses. Basic economics tells us that the more there is of a commodity, the less valuable it becomes. This is also true of money: The dollar is worth 4 cents of what it was when the Federal Reserve was created in 1913. Every day, every dollar we hold is devalued. We pay an "inflation tax" without even realizing it because we are forced by a falling dollar to pay more for goods and services. Of all the presidential candidates, Republican or Democrat, only Dr. Paul is addressing this profound flaw in our economic system.
In 1802, then-President Thomas Jefferson wrote the following in a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin:
"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their money, first by inflation and then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of their property until their children will wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered."
Thomas Jefferson's words are proving prophetic indeed. Today, the economic bubbles created by the Fed have resulted in massive foreclosures across the country while China and Saudi Arabia, sitting on trillion-dollar sovereign wealth funds, snap up major interests in marquee American companies. America, once the world's greatest creditor nation, is now its greatest debtor.
Jefferson also stated in his letter to Secretary Gallatin that "the issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs." Ron Paul, as well as the tens of thousands flocking to his campaign, is saying precisely the same thing: By legalizing competing currencies we can end the Federal Reserve's monopoly on our money supply and begin to restore value to the dollar.
If that’s his hotbutton issue, then it’s not surprising he can’t motivate folks.
If Paul, who WILL NOT get the nomination, would get out of the way, we might be able to stop McCAin. A vote for Paul is a vote for McCain. He has NO republican support.
Latest Rasmussen:
http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/florida/election_2008_florida_republican_primary
As Florida voters seek to decide between the two frontrunners, support for other candidates is fading. Rudy Giuliani is a distant third at 18%, Mike Huckabee 12%, some other candidate, 5%, and Ron Paul 2%, someone else 5%.
Now, as for it being better that he got NONE of his legislation passed (he was hired as a legislator, remember!) Ron CO sponsored more legislation by liberals in congress than you will admit.
Here’s a few of the sillier ones. And he does PANDER to minority special interests ALOT.
From Paul’s website: “A co-sponsor is a Member of Congress who joins with the sponsor in originally introducing the legislation, or officially supporting it after the measure has been formally introduced to the Congress.”
. H.CON.RES.263 : Expressing the sense of Congress that any Presidential candidate should be permitted to participate in debates among candidates if at least 5 percent of respondents in national public opinion polls of all eligible voters support the candidate’s election for President or if a majority of respondents in such polls support the candidate’s participation in such debates. Sponsor: Rep Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [IL-2] (introduced 11/6/2001) Cosponsors (2) (NOTE: Ron wouldn’t be allowed in the debates if he’d gotten his way on this one.........)
H.RES.233 : Recognizing the important relationship between the United States and Mexico. Cosponsors (5) Latest Major Action: 9/5/2001
36. H.R.147 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain severance payment amounts from income.
Sponsor: Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [NJ-8] (introduced 1/3/2001) Cosponsors (29)
H.R.415 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage new school construction through the creation of a new class of bond. Sponsor: Rep Sanchez, Loretta [CA-46] (introduced 2/6/2001) Cosponsors (23)
92. H.R.648 : To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt licensed funeral directors and licensed embalmers from the minimum wage and overtime compensation requirements of that Act. Sponso r: Rep Graham, Lindsey [SC-3] (introduced 2/14/2001) Cosponsors (15) (A little ‘funeral home’ payola, there?)
6. H.RES.12 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Juan Nepomuceno Seguin.
( WHO?) : Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] (introduced 1/7/2003) Cosponsors (Cool
H.RES.208 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the systematic human rights violations in Cuba committed by the Castro regime and calling for the immediate removal of Cuba from the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Sponsor: Rep Foley, Mark [FL-16] (introduced 4/30/2003) Cosponsors (24)(He wouldn’t vote for the same for Iran!)
H.RES.315 : Congratulating Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers for hitting 500 major league home runs and thanking him for being a role model for the Cuban American community, as well as for all Americans.
Sponsor: Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] (introduced 7/9/2003) Cosponsors (14)
H.R.217 : To ensure that a Federal employee who takes leave without pay in order to perform service as a member of the uniformed services or member of the National Guard shall continue to receive pay in an amount which, when taken together with the pay and allowances such individual is receiving for such service, will be no less than the basic pay such individual would then be receiving if no interruption in employment had occurred. Sponsor: Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] (introduced 1/7/2003) Cosponsors (97) (Only federal employees deserve this bonus????)
H.R.731 : To render all enrolled members of the Tohono O’odham Nation citizens of the United States as of the date of their enrollment and to recognize the valid membership credential of the Tohono O’odham Nation as the legal equivalent of a certificate of citizenship or a State-issued birth certificate for all Federal purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] (introduced 2/12/2003) Cosponsors (119)(THIS IS HOW SOME TRIBES ARE GIVING CITIZENSHIP TO ILLEGAL ALIENS!)
H.CON.RES.160 : Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future. Sponsor: Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] (introduced 5/19/2005) Cosponsors (69) (You gotta be kidding me....)
H.CON.RES.206 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should temporarily suspend restrictions on remittances, gift parcels, and family travel to Cuba to allow Cuban-Americans to assist their relatives in Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 7/12/2005) Cosponsors (70)
H.RES.730 : Recognizing the efforts and contributions of The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] (introduced 3/16/2006) Cosponsors (16)
H.RES.760 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and their role in American culture.
Sponsor: Rep Pallone, Frank, Jr. [NJ-6] (introduced 4/4/2006) Cosponsors (59)
H.RES.1049 : Recognizing Ann Richards’ extraordinary contributions to Texas and American public life and offering condolences on her passing. (Fan of Ann Richards????)
Sponsor: Rep Ortiz, Solomon P. [TX-27] (introduced 9/27/2006) Cosponsors (12)
66. H.R.437 : To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 West Eisenhower Street in Rio Grande City, Texas, as the “Lino Perez, Jr. Post Office”. (Who? The Hispanic caucus wants it, so it must be okay!)
Sponsor: Rep Cuellar, Henry [TX-28] (introduced 1/12/2007) Cosponsors (31)
SPONSORED
107th
H.CON.RES.206 : Recognizing the important relationship between the United States and Mexico.
Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 7/31/2001) Cosponsors (Cool
Committees: House International Relations
H. CON. RES. 206
Recognizing the important relationship between the United States and Mexico.
H.CON.RES.277 : Recognizing the important contributions of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 11/19/2001) Cosponsors (None)
107th CONGRESS
http://towncriernews.blogspot.com/search?q=Ron+Paul+co+spon
Ron Paul certainly gets a rise out of Republicans.
Paul’s somewhat premature. Wait till we have to buy wheelbarrows to carry the load of inflation.
But Paul’s good news - he increases, Rudolph decreases.
A vote for Ron Paul is a vote for Ron Paul. I will be voting for Ron Paul in Florida.
Ron Paul is the only candidate who has the least bit of enthusiasm for his Candidacy, funny thing is, his platform was what Conservatism was about, small Govt, limited reach and scope, sound fiscal policy etc.
What we have running now is Country Club types running for Prez, some are better the others, but they certainly do not inspire confidence and enthusiasm in their supporters.
Puleeeeeeeeeeeeeze give it a rest with this lunatic.
I know proper grammar has been sacrificed to the soundbyte, but shouldn't this read, "...was honored with the opportunity to speak..."
Oh, well. It's only logic.
And speaking of logic and its absence, mutilation, and/or dysfunction, there's this:
I am talking about his vow to abolish the Federal Reserve Bank.
Thomas Jefferson was one of the wealthiest men of his time, but even he would consider the people in the middle class for more fortunate than himself.
Indoor plumbing, electricity, t.v., internet, air travel, cars, cell phones; there's never been, in the history of the world, such a pampered society as we have built for ourselves; and to think we did it with the Federal Reserve.
Hate him or like him, the man has balls.
In the Florida debate saying he would try to end Social Security. Balls.
At least ya know he Won’t increase the size of Gummit.
It’s amazing what passes for conservatism these days.
| Rise? LOL...now that's funny!! Rise my arse. U.S. Army Retired |
I say the same thing when it comes to the Big Government Republicans and RINOS
He has balls, but he is a bad politician, he comes off poorly.
Our federal budget will surpass 3 trillion soon enough, and when the Baby Boomers hit the SS funds, that will balloon, his statement took guts, but people do not want to hear about tomorrow’s problems.
Abolish the Federal Reserve...that does give one a chuckle..
Ain't that the truth? Dr. Paul, crazy old SOB or not, is offering TRUE conservatism; what it was meant to be.
The Republican and Democrat Sheep on all these boards, who keep voting in these same globalist traitors can shout all they want. It won't change the truth.
And by the way,...I don't think Ron Paul is near as crazy as Capn' John McQueeg.
When it comes to politicians and political parties, conservatism is no longer an issue of topic.
I disagree.
I believe Mr. Jefferson was well aware of the fleeting nature of material conveniences, esp when compared to the beauty of true liberty.
I believe he would pity the "middle class" for being so lacking in character, and he would be disappointed in how the glorious legacy of the founders and framers has been squandered for the pursuit of pleasure.
And don't mistake these comments as addressing the nature and function of the Federal Reserve. They are not.
Frankly I’m embarrassed to have in in my party.
I have to agree with you on that. McCain is simply not operating on all cylinders; however, Paul is out of touch with what is reality and I don't for a second believe that were he elected President, he could fix anything.
Maybe it's because we're too far gone.
The Republican and Democrat Sheep on all these boards, who keep voting in these same globalist traitors can shout all they want. It won't change the truth.
And by the way,...I don't think Ron Paul is near as crazy as Capn' John McQueeg.
He is the only one candidate left who is offering true conservatism.
Unfortunately as someone else pointed out, he is not a good politician. Look at all of these Ron Paul threads where people have nothing substantial to add to the discussion. They think they're cute posting the same tired pictures making fun of Ron Paul over and over again. It's like they scan for these threads and just pop there head in to post a stupid picture. No substance.
These are the kind of voters that Ron Paul will never be able to get. They want slick politicians. It's going to be tough to ever find a good politician per say who also believes in true conservatism and limited government. The two attributes seem to be mutually exclusive.
I think it was a commie, and I’m not being flippant. Maybe Marx.
I disagree with Paul on several things, but he has a point (to some degree) on the Fed. When I was a boy 30+ years ago, by neighborhood was filled with large, middle-class families who supported themselves on 1 income. Now, it takes two. Why? Feminism is somewhat responsible, but so too is excessive govt spending (and ever expanding money supply resulting in inflation) for many. What is the main cause of the two major financial problems for parents: education inflation and healthcare inflation? Same two answers again. The messenger is wrong, but SOME of his message is right. The more Repubs attack him, the more I think he must be hitting a nerve or two. That said, I wouldn’t vote for the antisemite...
“Thomas Jefferson was one of the wealthiest men of his time”
Thomas Jefferson was arguably the most accomplished man who ever occupied the White House—naturalist, lawyer, educator, musician, architect, geographer, inventor, scientist, agriculturalist, and philologist. A true Renaissance man.
However, he died bankrupt. His finances were not on the top of his to do list.
“Give me the power of the money and it will not matter
any more who is commanding”
- Mayer Amschel Rothschild
Talk about an unbalanced ticket.
I should clarify the antisemitic charge - Paul just seems to attract the type who go on about Zionists. Not sure if he really hates Jews or is just playing a nasty game (like the Clintons with Obama). Heck, FDR railed against throwing the money-changers out of the temple. I disagree with the article though- there are many Ron Paul signs in my area (liberal, upper middle class) and they are people who would have supported Gore or Nader in the past - libs and leftists. It is the war that they care about. Not gold or the Fed. They do hate Israel though. If Paul would disavow himself of these freaks, he could be an important spokesman for original intent. As it is, he’s using these slugs to gather money and fame.
ALso, it appears a Rothschild said that famous quote about controlling a b=nation through it’s money.
>Frankly I’m embarrassed to have in in my party.<
You should be embarrassed about what your party has become. Everything it was once against, starting with big government.
“When I was a boy 30+ years ago, by neighborhood was filled with large, middle-class families who supported themselves on 1 income. Now, it takes two.”
worth repeating - and add to this the disappearance of the tradtional family and we can add the costs of increased crime, child care, etc.
That "lunatic" is going to be a thorn in your side all the way to the convention, schooling the other RINOs what REAL conservatism is all about. And other than the possibility of Romney, he's the ONLY Republican who can destroy Hillary/Obama in the general election, as he will neutralize her on the war and stop the libertarians and swing voters from going 3rd party, all while retaining the conservative base.
Ron Paul may not win the nomination, but he has completely rewritten the script. I guarantee you that Paul will be given a chair at the convention, and Romney or whoever's nominated will HAVE to co-opt some of Paul's stands or they're not going to get his supporters. Paul has the GOP by the balls, and it's high time FR recognizes and appreciate what he has done here: He has expanded the GOP with new and young voters, he has returned the GOP back to its traditional roots, and he is the only candidate from either party talking about the real issues.
So go ahead and keep calling Paul a lunatic or anti-war moonbat, but you do so at your own peril.
Thanks, I knew the phrase was something along those lines.
Long time out of economics class.
Now just a gosh darn minute there. The next thing you'll be telling me is that "A" is "A"!
A vote for Ron Paul is a vote for a nut-job. I will not be voting for the nut job anywhere.
Reduced to name calling only Mr. driveserve?
No insight? No searing point of fact?
Seems a touch vapid doesn’t it?
these gentlewomen do not necessarily agree with his foreign policy of peace
neither do many gentlemen in the GOP. And it's stops us cold from taking Paul seriously for higher office.
“You should be embarrassed “
You should MYOB
It does not take “balls” to say something that no one hears.
“... but people do not want to hear about tomorrow’s problems.”
Including many Freeper, who mostly identify themselves as conservatives. They are nothing of the kind, and prove this by using the DU-like responses to the issues. Is it any wonder that the Republican party is in shambles?
I think it’s very balanced as they’re nearly identical.
Your “globalist traitors” remark says a lot about you, and it ain’t good.
It did that years ago. It was 4 trillion in the 80s. Now it’s 48 trillion.
You got that right, brother. When “conservative” are no longer conservative, it is moot to discuss a resurgence of conservatism. Vote for your pocketbook and load up on ammunition, the American Experiment is coming to a painful conclusion.
I disagree. I think that Ron Paul is a joke. And like many jokes, there’s a lot of mileage left in them. That’s why he keeps getting the treatment he gets. When he goes (oh please, oh please, pretty please), we’ll move on to something else the lunatic-RonPaul-fringe brings to the table.
And therein lays the problems, we have gotten scattered with each viewpoint looking out only for their own interests.
Unfortuantely, if we do not get our “merde’” straight, it will be the Clinton Coronation in 2009, make no mistake that will happen just by looking at the turnout numbers from the primaries.
Obama got TWICE the votes that John F Kerry did in SC, and that is even excluding the votes Hilde and the Silken Pony received..
There were 200,000 more Democrats who voted in SC then there were Republicans, same story in MI as well.
If we want Shamnesty and massive tax increases and National Healthcare, let us just continue to eat our own...
Size of the Budget is almost 3 trillion, the Debt and Deficit is that the 48 trillion number?
Either way, add in State and Country and Muncipality Taxes and we are heading for a calamity of Taxes if “We” do not change our policies and spending habits.
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