Monthly Archive for January, 2008

Columbus Dispatch prints Ron Paul letter

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Last week, about 30 members of the Columbus Ron Paul Meetup group marched in Columbus’ annual MLK Jr. Day parade downtown. We made up about 10% of the crowd (estimated at 300 marchers) and yet the Columbus Dispatch’s only mention of us was their reference to “…a large sheet of Tyvek home wrap inscribed with a presidential candidate’s name” AKA Ben’s HUGE Ron Paul Revolution banner.

In response to this pathetic and overt exclusion, Tim wrote a Letter to the Editor, which was surprisingly printed in today’s Dispatch:

Media routinely overlook Ron Paul

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

I attended my first Martin Luther King Jr. march on Jan. 21. It was pretty cold, but overall it was very rewarding and I’ll do it again. Mostly because I love the King message of peace, civil liberties and judging people based on the content of their character, not the color of skin.

I attended wearing my Ron Paul hat and lapel button and joined maybe 30 other Paul supporters who had signs and banners. Many people were curious about Paul and approached us asking questions, wanting information, asking for buttons and yard signs. Those of us who campaign for Paul are used to people not knowing who he is because many media outlets snub him. So when I read last Tuesday’s Dispatch article “In bitter cold, King’s message forges on,” and it mentioned “a large sheet of Tyvek home wrap inscribed with a presidential candidate’s name,” I was appalled, but not surprised.

The candidate whose name was missing from the story was Ron Paul.

The Ron Paul Revolution is a revolution of love, for peace, prosperity and freedom. Paul is the only genuine anti-war candidate in the race and the most ardent civil-rights supporter of the lot. He views people as individuals, not as groups.

All of this falls perfectly in line with King’s message. For those wishing to support a candidate who truly embodies the legacy of one of the greatest civil-rights leaders of all time, come find out how we share the dream: www.RonPaul2008.com.

TIM WELSH

Great job Tim! Here is another great example— not only of the mainstream media’s perpetual exclusion of the Ron Paul Revolution, but also how important it is for us to never be passive media consumers. We must continue to let the MSM know we are not only watching them, but also that we will forever hold them accountable to reporting the truth. Lies by omission will never be tolerated!

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

- Martin Luther King Jr.

Bush’s LAST State of the Union Address is tonight @ 9pm

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on January 28, 2008
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Are you hesitant to risk the ensuing depression of putting yourself through it, but still feel a civic responsibility to tune in? Fear not, my friends, I have the solution: www.DrinkingGame.us

“The general rules of this game are no different from any other drinking game. A drink is either a shot or a good gulp from a beer (or cider). Different events call for different numbers of drinks and all you do is watch the speech and play along. If all goes well, you’ll be unconscious by the time they show the other party’s response.”

Featuring categories such as foreign policy (troops, Israel, Pakistan, “nukular”), general blather (freedom, progress), and domestic policy (stimulus, economy, Homeland.)

* * * Be alert for bonus drink opportunities, like if Bush pronounces “Mahmoud Ahmadinejad” correctly! If he discusses redeploying the troops, that’s when you “redeploy the contents of your beverage into your mouth.” If the camera shows a close-up of Nancy Pelosi (without Bush in the shot) you have to do a shot without moving any of your facial muscles— and other fun bonuses.

I’d like to add my own personal bonus — if Bush says “RON PAUL” at any time, you must immediately finish the entire bottle of whatever you’re drinking. If it’s beer, finish off the case!

Cheers, mateys!

There is still hope for our economy, and his name is Ron Paul.

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on January 24, 2008
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RonPaul2008.com

Today, Ron Paul put forth his “Prescription for Prosperity: Comprehensive Economic Revitalization Plan.”

Fortunately, for the looming global recession, it’s a little more involved than printing up another $140 billion out of thin air [thus increasing inflation even more] and sending everyone a check.

You want to really save your country? Donate Bush’s economic “stimulus” check to Ron Paul. Then, we might have a chance.

This is what Dr. Ron Paul has proposed:

Introduction
America became the greatest, most prosperous nation in human history through low taxes, constitutionally limited government, personal freedom and a belief in sound money. We need to return to these principles so our economy can thrive again. When enacted, my plan will provide both short-term stimulus and lay the groundwork for long-term prosperity.

Other candidates talk a lot about stimulus packages, but my record stands alone. I have fought for these measures for years as a member of Congress and will make them a top priority as president.

The Four-Point Plan

  1. Tax Reform: Reduce the tax burden and eliminate taxes that punish investment and savings, including job-killing corporate taxes.
  2. Spending Reform: Eliminate wasteful spending. Reduce overseas commitments. Freeze all non-defense, non-entitlement spending at current levels.
  3. Monetary Policy Reform: Expand openness at the Federal Reserve and require the Fed to televise its meetings. Return value to our money.
  4. Regulatory Reform: Repeal Sarbanes/Oxley regulations that push companies to seek capital outside of US markets. Stop restricting community banks from fostering local economic growth.

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Ron Paul Gets SECOND place in Nevada Primary! — UPDATED

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on January 20, 2008
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That’s right— 2nd place.

He beat McCain.
Beat Huckabee.
Beat Giuliani.
Beat Thompson.

“Ron Paul finished second in the Nevada Republican presidential caucuses today, defying recent polls that had the Texas congressman finishing in fourth, fifth or sixth place.”

Still believe the polls? Still think he can’t win?

Now, I’m a Taurus, so I understand what it means to be stubborn. But at this point— give it up my friends, it’s TIME TO BELIEVE.

Just in time for FreeAtLast2008!

01/20/08 COVERAGE UPDATE:

Free At Last!

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on January 15, 2008
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My Fellow Americans,

It’s January 15th, 2008, another day has come and gone. 3,923 American soldiers have been killed in Iraq so far. It’s still anybody’s guess how many civilians have been killed. But it’s not all bad news, there is hope. Watching CNN right now I’m seeing Dr. Ron Paul coming in 4th, above Rudy “9/11″ Giuliani and Fred Thompson. Not bad for a man who has the power of the mainstream media, corporate interests, and the federal government stacked up against him. That’s because he’s got the American people stacked up on his side— WE are many, THEY are few. This is a Revolution in progress.

Whenever I tell people about Ron Paul, what he stands for, what he wants for our country, etc. I inevitably hear: “sure, I want that too, but he’ll never win.” What kind of an attitude is that? Isn’t that the point of an election, to vote for the person who best represents your wishes and desires? Who has a dependable voting record that will back up what they claim to believe?

When we teach our children about how democracy works… does it include “well, you see Junior, Mommy & Daddy started off supporting Candidate A, but they didn’t win Iowa and the pundits didn’t talk about him much, so we decided to settle for Candidate B, even though they were funded by pharmaceutical and defense companies, had a sketchy voting record, wanted to stay in Iraq for decades, and were ready to wage war on Iran. But you see, we didn’t want to take the chance of voting for someone who might lose, so we compromised our morals and your future. Sorry, Junior… hope you’re still proud to be an American!”

How have we become conditioned to give up our votes so easily? Wait— I know how. CNN. Fox News. The Columbus Dispatch. The New York Times. Rasmussen Polls. AOL polls. He said, she said.

FORGET THAT.
DECIDE FOR YOURSELF.
DEFEND YOUR FUTURE.
VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE.
BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE.

Aren’t you tired of settling for the lesser of two corporate evils? Tired of endless war? Tired of giving all your money to a wasteful and greedy government that doesn’t care what you want? Tired of the fear-mongering? Tired of having your country stolen from right in front of your eyes? Tired of the hypocrisy? Tired of the Orwellian doublespeak? Wouldn’t you love to give the IRS the finger? Restore the Bill of Rights and the Constitution? All of the above?

GOOD NEWS, my friends!

All candidates are not created equal, we can be FREE AT LAST.

Vote for Ron Paul, get a free country.

FreeAtLast2008.com.

For Your Viewing Pleasure: Ron Paul Debate Highlights

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on January 11, 2008
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Missed the debate yesterday? Couldn’t stand to watch Fox? It’s okay, Peacechicken.com will bring the highlights right to you, this is a full-service blog!

After you finish watching the videos, check out the newly added Ron Paul category in the Links section on the right. There you will find the best-of-the-best RP sites, official and grassroots — including my friend (and Columbus RP Meetup Organizer) Jason’s blog, RonSpeak.com!

January 10th, 2008 Fox Debate — watch these 8 clips and you’ll understand why they’re doing everything they can to keep him out of the Presidential equation. The hostility towards Paul’s common sense ideas and Constitutionalist philosophies is almost palpable. The other candidates don’t stand a chance!

Part I: Going towards a recession?

Part II: What has happened to Reagan Conservatism?

Continue reading ‘For Your Viewing Pleasure: Ron Paul Debate Highlights’

Caught red-handed: Ron Paul votes not counted in NH district

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on January 9, 2008
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Think Ron Paul only got 9% of NH votes yesterday? Think again, that’s not democracy you smell.

There are allegations of vote fraud (not in the MSM of course) in yesterday’s NH Primary, hurting guess who? Ron Paul of course. A sure sign of things to come? I’d say.

New Hampshire District Admits Ron Paul Votes Not Counted

“…The head clerk of the New Hampshire town of Sutton has been forced to admit that Ron Paul received 31 votes yet when the final amount was transferred to a summary sheet and sent out to the media, the total was listed as zero. The fiasco throws the entire primary into doubt and could lead to a re-count.

As we reported earlier today, an entire family voted for Ron Paul in Sutton, yet when the voting map on the Politico website was posted, the total votes for Ron Paul were zero.

Vote fraud expert Bev Harris contacted the head clerk in Sutton, Jennifer Call, who was forced to admit that the 31 votes Ron Paul received were completely omitted from the final report sheet, claiming “human error” was responsible for the mistake.

Two or three votes not counted could be a plausible mistake - but 31 votes for one candidate?

‘The classic method for rigging a hand count is to write the wrong number on the form,’ Harris told the Alex Jones Show.”

As expected by many, I think it’s safe to say the vote-stealing is well underway. NOW is when it’s so important to start spreading the news and make sure they know we’re paying attention! This is when technology is most powerful. We MUST disseminate this information far and wide— stop the passivity! Let them know we’re watching!

Keep these kinds of stories in mind as the primaries start up — if we are to ever witness Ron Paul win the Presidency, we MUST ensure fair elections as well as turn out voters.

The price of liberty is eternal vigilance, which means demanding accountability for suspicious election results. Giuliani got 9.11% in three towns, we’re supposed to believe that crap?

What’s wrong with Diebold, some of you may ask? Maybe this YouTube video from Princeton Univ. will scare some sense into you.

Have we learned nothing from 2000? How about 2004? 2008 MUST be the year that people get involved in the voting reform movement and demand an end to proprietary-software voting machines (Diebold) that make a transparent democracy impossible.

If we are expected to pay trillions of dollars bringing democracy to Iraq, shouldn’t we have it ourselves first?

To close, I’d like to share a great article from the Daily Paul on the importance of a fair vote count : Restoring Accountability to Vote Counting:

“Did vote fraud take place last night? With everything I’ve heard about electioneering and about Diebold, I have strong suspicions. The point is I can’t prove anything. Why not? Because Diebold’s software is “proprietary” - in other words, secret. But in addition to making voting machines, Diebold is also the manufacturer many cash machines that we use every day. Have you ever gone to a cash machine that doesn’t give a receipt? Would you accept that as just the way it is? Why can’t Diebold’s voting machines give receipts?

Better yet, why not have voting machines based on open source software that programmers can analyze and discuss? Lots of the internet runs on open source software - anyone can look at the code and what is going on and how. Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP and Drupal - the software that the Daily Paul runs on is all open source, open to inspection, created by the community for the benefit of all.

Or even better yet, why not bring back paper voting? What is the rush to count the ballots and declare winners? Is speed more important than truth?”

This $hit has got to stop!

…Just so I don’t end on a bad note, here’s a treat for you: check out the bombass “Ron Paul Revolution Theme Song” by Aimee Allen.

[Click here to read previous posts about Ron Paul.]