Monthly Archive for February, 2008

Fourth Down and Inches.

February 29, 2008 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Touchdown for Ron Paul!

THIS IS IT FOLKS.
All eyes are on us and Texas.

You really want Ron Paul for President? — It’s time to EARN IT!

Get your butt out there. One last weekend. If not the two events organized by the Columbus Ron Paul Meetup, do something else, ANYTHING. There are over 106,000 of us in Ron Paul Meetup groups across the country — compared to 19,600 for Huckabee, 7,200 for Obama, 1,750 for Hillary, and zero for McCain. The numbers are in our favor, we just have to convert them to ACTION.

As we’ve heard before, it’s all a game of inches.

Time to push on for a few more critical ones, just enough to get the first down. If you don’t wanna push on for yourself, push on for everyone in Ohio. Everyone in our country. All the soldiers overseas who are COUNTING on us to get them back home safely. The 3,973 soldiers who came back home in boxes.

You need more motivation? Download some Ron Paul R3volution music, I’ve uploaded a dozen great songs to my website just for you, turn up the volume, rock out, then hit the streets this weekend!

“We’re in hell right now, gentlemen. Believe me. And, we can stay here, get the s–t kicked out of us, or we can fight our way back into the light. We can climb outta hell… one inch at a time.

The inches we need are everywhere around us. They’re in every break of the game, every minute, every second. On this team we fight for that inch. On this team we tear ourselves and everyone else around us to pieces for that inch. We claw with our fingernails for that inch. Because we know when add up all those inches, that’s gonna make the f–king difference between winning and losing! Between living and dying!

I’ll tell you this, in any fight it’s the guy whose willing to die whose gonna win that inch. And I know, if I’m gonna have any life anymore it’s because I’m still willing to fight and die for that inch, because that’s what living is, the six inches in front of your face. Now I can’t make you do it. You’ve got to look at the guy next to you, look into his eyes. Now I think you’re going to see a guy who will go that inch with you. Your gonna see a guy who will sacrifice himself for this team, because he knows when it comes down to it your gonna do the same for him. That’s a team, gentlemen, and either, we heal, now, as a team, or we will die as individuals. That’s football guys, that’s all it is. Now, what are you gonna do?”

- Any Given Sunday

I’m looking at YOU. Will you go these last few inches with me?

Ron Paul Questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke Today

February 27, 2008 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Ron Paul serves as Ranking Member of the “Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology”, which equals Helicopter Ben’s worst nightmare!

“A topic that is on the lips of many people during the past few months, and one with which I have greatly concerned myself, is that of moral hazard. We hear cries from all corners, from politicians, journalists, economists, businessmen, and citizens, clamoring for the federal government to intervene in the economy in order to forestall a calamitous recession.”

Congressman Ron Paul’s Hearing Statement – February 27th, 2008

Ron Paul has repeatedly called for the abolition of the Federal Reserve, the private bank that prints our worthless dollars and is responsible for the inflation of our currency and enslavement of every American.

These videos CLEARLY show that Ron Paul truly understands the economic mess this country is in. It’s pointless to listen to McCain, Hillary, or Obama drone on about health care, gay marriage, or abortion because none of those issues will matter once this country descends into the deep depression towards which it’s heading.

If we want REAL FREEDOM, we MUST free ourselves from the chains of the Federal Reserve, and that will only happen if Ron Paul becomes President.

“Since the creation of the Federal Reserve, middle and working-class Americans have been victimized by a boom-and-bust monetary policy. In addition, most Americans have suffered a steadily eroding purchasing power because of the Federal Reserve’s inflationary policies.”

Congressman Ron Paul – September 10th, 2002

Opening Statement (3 min.):

Questions (5 min.):

Do You Really Support the Troops?

February 23, 2008 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Yes, YOU.

I’m asking you flat out.
I’m questioning your patriotism.

Do you REALLY support the troops?

Then the question of who should be the next President of the United States is quite simple.

We’re quickly approaching the FIVE YEAR commemoration of the invasion and occupation of Iraq. This argument is well beyond a question of whether or not you sport a yellow ribbon on the back of your car. It’s beyond whether you think we should “stay the course”, set a timetable for leaving, or get out immediately. It’s beyond being a Democrat, Republican, Independent, Green, Libertarian, etc. It’s about being an AMERICAN and a HUMAN BEING.

The fact is— every day that passes is another day our soldiers are being killed and maimed.

“The greatest purveyor of violence in the world today is my own government.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

If you claim to support the troops, if not the war itself, shouldn’t you also support the candidate the troops support the most? The man who will bring them home NOW, still ALIVE?

It’s not Barack. It’s not Hillary. It’s not McCain. It’s Ron Paul.

Any excuses— dismissals of “he can’t win”, “I’m not a Republican”, or lapses in electoral faith are not going to save our troops. Understandable lapses in faith, of course. But in the end: YOU know who YOU voted for.

The Ron Paul Revolution is far from over. Not because Primary Day hasn’t yet arrived. Not because the Republican National Convention hasn’t come. Not because Election Day hasn’t arrived. But because our troops are still over there. Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Africa… They’re everywhere but HERE. That is why I REFUSE to throw in the flag for the Revolution, and I hope the rest of you will do the same.

So I’m calling you out. Let me ask you again:

Do YOU support the troops?
PROVE IT.

Vote for Ron Paul.

“The chain reaction of evil — wars producing more wars — must be broken, or we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sidenote: If this post makes you uncomfortable, angry, whatever— if you think your chosen candidate DOES enable you to honestly say you support the troops, please leave me a comment and refute my accusations, I welcome your thoughts!

John McCain in Columbus tomorrow

February 18, 2008 1 Comment Tags: , , .

John McCain, the supposed Republican front-runner Presidential candidate, will be in town tomorrow evening.

Probably to raise money— considering he has less than $3 million cash-on-hand and is over $4 million in debt (compared to Ron Paul’s $8 million cash-on-hand and ZERO debt.) How is a supposed front-runner so strapped for cash? Can we blame this on the inflation tax too?

You may remember McCain saying that he wouldn’t mind staying in Iraq for 100 years. That easily explains why the troops donate the most to Ron Paul, they’re sick of endless war!

Despite the cognitive dissonance that gets stirred up when one contemplates the candidacy of John McCain, some people are still considering voting for him!

>> They think they have no choice anymore.
>> They think it’s already been decided.
>> They don’t seem to realize the Ohio Primary is still two weeks away.

Please join the Columbus Ron Paul group at tomorrow night’s event to remind our fellow voters that there is a MUCH better choice. One your conscience — and the troops — can live with.

When: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Where: The Hayes Grand Ballroom, The Columbus Renaissance Hotel – 50 N 3rd St. Columbus, OH 43215

Bring your signs, banners, and I also recommend printing out copies of this great flyer. And of course, be sure to bundle up! The forecast is calling for highs in the mid-20’s with snow in the evening. But nothing warms your soul like a little Ron Paul R3VOLUTION!

Speaking of Revolution — Today is President’s Day, which means it’s a MONEY BOMB day!

If you haven’t done so already, pledge your donation at PresidentsDayMoneyBomb.com, then head over to RonPaul2008.com and make a contribution.

“The holidays are over, primaries are past, and money has been spent – so let’s give Ron Paul another boost of fundraising to break all records!”

In closing, please check out today’s Columbus Dispatch “Web-Only Letters to the Editor” page, my letter is right at the top! Perfect timing.

Feb 14th: Show your LOVE for Ron Paul @ Hillary’s OSU Rally

February 13, 2008 0 Comments Tags: , , , .


Express your LOVE for your COUNTRY!


In honor of Hillary Clinton’s visit to the Ohio State University, the Columbus Ron Paul Meetup is holding a Valentine’s Day Rally.

BRING SIGNS! BRING FLYERS! But most importantly— Don’t forget the LOVE in the Ron Paul R3VOLution!

This isn’t so much an anti-Hillary event as much as an I ::heart:: Ron Paul rally!

WHY: There are less than 3 weeks until the Ohio primary. We’re running out of time to educate our fellow citizens about which Presidential candidate is REALLY anti-war and pro-Constitution. There will be tons of news cameras there, let’s show Columbus who we support for President!

WHEN: Thursday, February 14th @ 4:30pm

WHERE: Ohio State University, French Field House, 410 Woody Hayes Drive

WEATHER OUTLOOK: Mostly sunny, high in the upper 30’s, looking good!

FOR MORE INFO: view official event listing

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Ron Paul Concedes? You Really Think It’s That Easy?

February 9, 2008 0 Comments Tags: , .
02/10/08 UPDATE: Check out the latest message from the campaign blog, “This Candidate Doesn’t Quit“:

“A few news sources are misreporting Ron Paul’s e-mail from last night. The presidential campaign is not ending, not being suspended, and not even drawing down … Ron Paul’s campaign continues, all the way to the convention.“

I’ll admit, I got scared when I checked my email last night and read Dr. Paul’s latest message to his supporters. Then I remembered what this adventure is all about and quickly realized that NO, the Ron Paul Revolution is not even close to being over, despite what the MSM is saying.

Think about it, since when has the RP Revolution been controlled by the actual campaign? The number of paid staff is in no way indicative of the whole movement. To calculate the real vital signs, count the number of unpaid volunteers, multiply by the amount of donations, add in the Meetup meetings that continue to held, plus number of YouTube videos made, multiply by the number of precinct captains, number of doors that will continue to be knocked on, and toss in a pinch of idealism. That satiated feeling you’ll get in your stomach is a movement that is WELL-DONE and quite filling. Last call isn’t for many more months, my friends.

Nevertheless, it’s easy to get a bit deflated after reading MSM reports insisting that the good doctor is finished. To re-inflate your optimism, I’m including a video I mentioned in my previous post. It’s only five and a half minutes, take a break from your life and check it out, you’ll be inspired to get back out into the good fight.

Ron Paul: A Game of Inches, by xso61671

VOTE RON PAUL. STILL.

Ron Paul Daily Round-up

February 9, 2008 0 Comments Tags: , .

I was busy today adding some new banners and upgrading PeaceChicken.com to WordPress 2.3.3 and K2 v.4.

You may notice some new and nifty features, including the “Share This” button at the bottom of every post that integrates with the most popular social-networking sites like Digg, Reddit, and StumbleUpon. Using this new button you can easily send PeaceChicken.com posts to friends via email, IM, even SMS texting!

But I haven’t forgotten about my dear readers (all 2 of you!), so here are my favorite RP articles/websites/videos for today, enjoy:

Not directly RP-related, but important: