Former presidential candidate Ron Paul was interviewed Friday morning by CNN anchor John Roberts on “American Morning.”
Paul, a Republican from Texas, spoke from his home in Clute, Texas. The topic of the discussion was the current economic crisis and the Capitol Hill testimony Thursday of former Fed chief Alan Greenspan.
John Roberts, CNN anchor: Up there on the Hill, Alan Greenspan was basically saying, “Oops, I missed this one, sorry about it,” but he was optimistic for the future. Congressman Paul, do you even listen to him anymore?
Rep. Ron Paul: I have to because somebody like you might ask me a question about him.
No, I don’t really listen in the sense that I’m going to get a lot of new information. I used to listen to him when he was writing back in the ’60s because he agreed with free market economics and no respect for the Federal Reserve.
Lately, though, I mean, he’s been part of — and right now he’s really gotten bad because what he was saying yesterday was that the only place where he might have made a mistake is he didn’t advocate more regulations.
Well, if you’re a true free market person it isn’t the lack of regulations. Trying to regulate and improve on the conditions that the government creates. I mean we created this problem. The Federal Reserve created this. The Community Reinvestment Act created it. The FDIC created it. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac created it.
It was all seen there but now he says if we could have only had more regulations …
Roberts: Right.
Paul: …we could have salvaged this clogged system.
Roberts: Well, you believe that markets can be or should be self-regulating?
Paul: Well, to a degree, but the government does have a responsibility to deal with fraud, but the monetary system is fraudulent. Instead of perpetuating fraud in the monetary system they should be dealing with real fraud.
But just regulating prices — that’s what they’re doing now, they’re trying to regulate prices and set prices for these assets that hasn’t — have no value. So, no, that’s not the kind of regulation we want, but there is certainly a role for regulations.
Are you sick of the two-party system? Are you settling on the lesser of two evils because you don’t think there’s any alternative? Have I got good news for you!
Chuck Baldwin, the Constitution Party candidate for President (endorsed by Ron Paul!) is coming to speak for free tonight at Capital University.
If you want a break from the two-party rhetoric and want to hear some REAL solutions — this event is for you. If you want to see a candidate that’s too dangerous to the status quo to ever be allowed on CNN or Fox News — this is it.
…Wait, who in the heck is Chuck Baldwin??
Good question. I don’t blame you for not knowing anyone besides McBama.
Chuck Baldwin is a citizen of the United States of America just like you and me. The difference is that he is not an elected politician offering the same old political answers. Chuck Baldwin has talked the talk and walked the walk. He doesn’t have a history of flip-flops and he does not test the wind every time he takes a position. Refreshing isn’t it?
After Chuck and his wife Connie were married, he enrolled in Liberty Bible Institute at Liberty University. Since then he’s earned his Bachelor and Master Degrees in Theology and has received two honorary Doctorate Degrees.
Chuck is a founder and minister at the Crossroad Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL. Under his leadership the Church was recognized by President Ronald Reagan.
Chuck Baldwin is also a radio talk show host and an accomplished author. He moderates a daily, a one hour long call-in show where he addresses current event topics from a conservative point of view. He’s also a newspaper and internet columnist whose articles and political commentaries are carried by a host of internet sites, newspapers, and news magazines. Here’s his latest article, A Wasted Vote.
As President, Chuck Baldwin would:
REFORM THE MONETARY SYSTEM by providing no amnesty to Wall Street, ending all unconstitutional spending, cutting taxes, and curbing regulation
REPEAL THE FEDERAL RESERVE ACT and restore constitutional money that is interest-free and backed by gold
ABOLISH THE IRS, ELIMINATE THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX, and restore a tariff-based revenue system
BRING AMERICAN TROOPS HOME and end all undeclared wars
DEFEND THE RIGHT TO LIFE, LIBERTY, AND PROPERTY
PROTECT AMERICAN JOBS by ending international trade agreements such as NAFTA, WTO, and FTAA
RESTORE AMERICAN SOVEREIGNTY by withdrawing from the United Nations and ending all foreign aid
STOP ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND REJECT AMNESTY
PROTECT THE LIFE OF THE UNBORN
ELIMINATE FEDERAL CONTROL OF EDUCATION
RESTORE SECOND AMENDMENT GUN RIGHTS
If any of these issues are important to you, I hope you’ll join us tonight.
Monday October 13th @ 7:15pm
Capital University - Huntington Recital Hall, Conservatory of Music
This is my first year making voting decisions as a libertarian. Turns out, it makes voting even easier — either it follows the Constitution and free-market principles or it doesn’t.
Here’s where I currently stand on the 2008 Ohio ballot issues, along with links to the official ballot language (PDFs):
The Libertarian Argument: Citizen-initiated ballot issue rules are hard enough, why make it even harder? Thinking about the upcoming state income-tax removal proposal soon to be worked on by the Ohio Freedom Alliance and Libertarian Party of Ohio, why would we want to make our deadline for signatures even sooner?
Issue #2 Would Authorize the Government to Spend More in Bond Money. The economy is in bad condition. When times are hard, this is when we must tighten our belts and spend only what is necessary and only what we can cover with incoming revenues. Issue #2 authorizes the government to take out more debts to pay for environmental revitalization and conservation. While this may be worthwhile, the State of Ohio should not be going into further debt.
Passing Issue #2 Means Taxpayers Will Have to Pay Back These Bonds. Issue #2 authorizes $400 Million Dollars in debt to be used for conservation purposes. You and your children will have to pay this money back. This money could be retained by taxpayers for their own purposes or used for other plans and directly helping people in need.
The Libertarian Argument: Look— I love our parks and trees, really I do. But if Ohioans are sincerely concerned for the environment, they can donate money to their preferred non-profit environmental organization instead.
Issue #3 is an unnecessary addition to the Ohio Constitution. The Supreme Court of Ohio already determined that private property owners have rights to the ground water underlying their land and to the watercourse flowing on and through their land.
Issue #3 makes changes to the Constitution so specific that they mention legal doctrines that are not contained in the Constitution. What if those legal doctrines change by court rulings? Parts of our Constitution would no longer be relevant. That is not appropriate for our Constitution, which is supposed to be the voice of the People.
Issue #3 does not give an accurate picture of a private property owner’s rights. Property owners do not actually own the water beneath their land. They have a right to a reasonable use of that water, but the state always has the power to regulate how it is used and take it for just compensation. Issue #3 gives private property owners the false sense of security that their land cannot be taken away at a later date.
The Libertarian Argument: If we already have these private property protections through the Ohio Constitution and Supreme Court decisions, what is the purpose of this issue? I will always opt to NOT grant more power to the State, unless I am absolutely convinced there is no ulterior motive.
The Libertarian Argument: It’s an infringement on the free market. While I personally would never use a payday lending service, if other people want to use this consumer option, it’s their choice, not the State. I do NOT want the State to be regulating interest rates, ever.
The Libertarian Argument: While I have no problem with people gambling if they choose to, this amendment would grant a one-casino monopoly in the state. If we’re going to bring in casinos, we should do it in a free market way.
One last IMPORTANT note about voting in Ohio: The most secure way to vote is by ABSENTEE BALLOT, making sure to deliver it IN PERSON to the Board of Elections office.
This means your vote is recorded ON PAPER, not Diebold (Optiscan) machines!
Some people go so far as to make copies of their ballot and get it notarized — that’s all up to you.
If lines are long or voting machines have problems, voting could take a long time and some people may choose to leave the line without voting.
Weather could be a problem in November, voters often must wait outdoors.
If your ID is not accepted, you have to cast a provisional ballot which might be rejected.
Due to HB3 and a 60-day mailing, you may be required to vote provisionally regardless of having correct address, precinct, proper ID and proper voter registration.
If your fill out a provisional ballot at the wrong precinct (even at the right polling place), your ballot will definitely be rejected.
Ballot will not get lost or delayed in the mail
Keep in mind it’s only the beginning of October, and if the previous years are any indication, the voting rules will inevitably change time and time again, making voters even more confused.
In my opinion, it’s best to be safe and follow these four steps:
These people are now wanted for treason against the United States of America (Article III, Section 3.)
They’ve sold out the republic and all of its citizens to the bankers. They are no longer deserving of the labels “Senator” or “Congressperson” and should never be voted for again.
As I promised in my previous communications on this matter, thanks to your treasonous vote in support of the Wall St. Bailout plan, I will never again vote for you. I don’t care who may run against you, whether they be Democrat, Republican, Socialist, whatever– I will never, ever give you my vote.
You should be immensely ashamed of yourself and tried for treason along with many of your colleagues. Instead of standing up as a hero for our Constitution, you sold out our great republic to the bankers.
I will never again address you as Senator Voinovich because you are indeed NOT worthy of such a label. You are a traitor, and nothing else.
Sincerely,
…
and:
Dear Mr. Brown,
As I promised in my previous communications on this matter, thanks to your treasonous vote in support of the Wall St. Bailout plan, I will never again vote for you. I don’t care who may run against you, whether they be Democrat, Republican, Socialist, whatever– I will never, ever give you my vote.
You should be immensely ashamed of yourself and tried for treason along with many of your colleagues. Instead of standing up as a hero for our Constitution, you sold out our great republic to the bankers.
I will never again address you as Senator Brown because you are indeed NOT worthy of such a label. You are a traitor, and nothing else.
Your People’s Congress has passed the great Socialist Crap Sandwich known as “H.R. 1424“.
Don’t fear Comrades — this bailoutRESCUE PACKAGE will once again make Glorious the United States Economy.
We may still need to sacrificeBE MORE PATRIOTIC by rescuing more failing banks and paying higher taxes, but rest assured Blessed Comrades, Your People’s Leadership will be right alongside you, making sacrifices as well.
If you don’t at first enjoy the taste of the Crap Sandwich, just give it a little time. Pretty soon you will have eaten so much of it you will begin to enjoy the taste.
Paul, a Republican from Texas, spoke from his home in Clute, Texas. The topic of the discussion was the current economic crisis and the Capitol Hill testimony Thursday of former Fed chief Alan Greenspan.
Strongly Against.
