by Ron Paul
As I prepare to retire from Congress I’d like to suggest a few New Year’s resolutions for my colleagues to consider. For the sake of liberty, peace and prosperity I certainly hope more members of Congress consider the strict libertarian-constitutional approach to government in 2013.
In just a few days, Congress will solemnly swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. They should read Article 1 Section 8 and the Bill of Rights before taking such a serious oath. Most legislation violates key provisions of the Constitution in very basic ways, and if members can’t bring themselves to say “no” in the face of pressure from the special interests, they have broken trust with their constituents and violated their oath. Congress does not exist to serve the special interests. It exists to protect the rule of law.
I also urge my colleagues to end unconstitutional wars overseas. Stop the drone strikes. Stop the covert activities and the meddling in the internal affairs of other nations. Strive to observe good faith and justice towards all nations, as George Washington admonished. We are only making more enemies, wasting lives and bankrupting ourselves with the neoconservative interventionist mindset that endorses preemptive war that now dominates both parties.
All foreign aid should end, which is blatantly unconstitutional. While it may be a relatively small part of our federal budget, for many countries it is a large part of theirs and it creates perverse incentives for both our friends and enemies. There is no way members of Congress can know or understand the political, economic, legal and social realities in the many nations to which they send taxpayers’ dollars.
Congress needs to stop accumulating more debt. U.S. debt monetized by the Federal Reserve is the true threat to our national security. Revisiting the parameters of Article 1 Section 8 would be a good start.
Congress should resolve to respect personal liberty and free markets. Learn more about the free market and how it regulates commerce and produces greater prosperity ever than any legislation or regulation.
Understand that economic freedom is freedom. Resolve not to get in the way of voluntary contracts between consenting adults. Stop bailing out failed yet politically connected companies and industries. Stop forcing people to engage in commerce when they don’t want to, and stop prohibiting them from buying and selling when they want to. Stop trying to legislate your ideas of fairness. Protect property rights. Protect the individual. That is enough.
There are many more resolutions I would like to see my colleagues in Congress adopt, but respect for the Constitution and the oath of office should be at the core of every single member’s of Congress due in 2013.
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Hasty Generalization fallacy.
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Sweeping generalization.
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Kindly do not confuse the Founding Fathers with the Federalists.
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Kindly do not confuse the Founding Fathers with the Federalists.
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Ah ha!
See how slime oozes?
Tough to clean up too.
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Ah ha!
See how slime oozes?
Tough to clean up too.
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You actually want crazies given equal time?
Well — we’ve now done that and look at the chaos they’ve brought to our lives with all their Alex Jones propaganda.
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You actually want crazies given equal time?
Well — we’ve now done that and look at the chaos they’ve brought to our lives with all their Alex Jones propaganda.
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Oh no they wouldn’t, Steven Glansberg.
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Oh no they wouldn’t, Steven Glansberg.
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shame he was never president, but then, they wouldnt of been allowed
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shame he was never president, but then, they wouldnt of been allowed
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shame he was never president, but then, they wouldnt of been allowed
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Neo – conservatives is run by the Jews, ?????? that is why R.Paul has been sidelined & marginalised.
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Reince Priebus has been an embarrassment to the Republican Party and a hindrance to the American people. Now, ron paul supporter Mark Willis answers the call of millions for a change in RNC leadership. Is this the GOP’s last chance at change before the party stops being relevant?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od_hmAeMbJQ&feature=youtu.be
currently 2 states have nominated Mark Willis for RNC Chair. Maine and Nevada. This means 2 more RNC members from 1 more state is needed to satisfy the nomination requirements. Why This Is Important… Mark Willis For RNC Chair: http://stepdownnow.com/why-this-is-important-mark-willis-for-rnc-chair
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I LoVe this dr. Paul!!!! I wish America made you our king lol Ron Paul you are truly a man so great.
Vote top 10 men in USA in 2013
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Ron Paul makes more sense for many political, Ron Paul it is one the greats example which knows how governments shoot work in favor to the people.
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The Neo Conservatives are the ones killing the Republican Party. Any Libertarian considering politics is forced to jump around because of the party system excluding 3rd party to have an equal representation. You have to be a billionaire to get the same respect if your in the 3rd party: debates, coverage, election laws, and other barriers to entry.
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The Neo Conservatives are the ones killing the Republican Party. Any Libertarian considering politics is forced to jump around because of the party system excluding 3rd party to have an equal representation. You have to be a billionaire to get the same respect if your in the 3rd party: debates, coverage, election laws, and other barriers to entry.
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Oh please. Over the years we have watched the Libertarians jump around like jumping beans.
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Oh please. Over the years we have watched the Libertarians jump around like jumping beans.
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Its already been done by the CIA. Talk to them.
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Its already been done by the CIA. Talk to them.
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Right and the gold standard is a fiat system. I think you have been doing your research through criticisms.
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Right and the gold standard is a fiat system. I think you have been doing your research through criticisms.
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Not a spin. With the multitude of search engines and resource sites, it should be obvious; however, its easier for you to accept that it only branches to the likes of the Libertarian Party. A simple search would prove otherwise, not only would it show they are a fraction but also the most political. The bulk of Libertarianism wants nothing to do with the state. The Republican party is destroying itself. The party was on the decline long before Ron Paul had any gains, his supports came outside.
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Not a spin. With the multitude of search engines and resource sites, it should be obvious; however, its easier for you to accept that it only branches to the likes of the Libertarian Party. A simple search would prove otherwise, not only would it show they are a fraction but also the most political. The bulk of Libertarianism wants nothing to do with the state. The Republican party is destroying itself. The party was on the decline long before Ron Paul had any gains, his supports came outside.
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It’s easy to get jaded in this world. Thank you Dr. Paul for showing me that there are still good men in this world. Someday in the future they will look back in disgust at us, knowing that we had a chance to be put on the right path…a chance to give our children a real future. I pray that I am wrong and we can continue the fight and win against the great evils that have taken over our Nation. It won’t be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is.
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Tribute to Ron Paul >>> watch?v=qZ1aXD3_cVw&feature=player_embedded
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Ron,
You need to tell us who is really in charge of all the chaos and give us names. I want you to take your last days on earth exposing all the individuals that are ruining everything.
David
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I am a soldier in the US Army. I don’t have many freedoms, since I am under oath. Please watch my video “A Soldier’s R-Rated Plea,” and share it with your friends. You can be the freedom of speech that I don’t have!
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Barter??
Barter would be good to back the dollar and that somehow would make our money “worth” something??
Kiddo, our money has worth and value right now. The purchase power of the American Dollar holds it’s value through thick and thin.
Tell me — when was the last time you traded a chicken at the grocery store for a bag of potatoes? MONEY is the barter in the grocery store, not your chicken.
Tell me this, if someone brings you a book to print, is that book yours?
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Barter??
Barter would be good to back the dollar and that somehow would make our money “worth” something??
Kiddo, our money has worth and value right now. The purchase power of the American Dollar holds it’s value through thick and thin.
Tell me — when was the last time you traded a chicken at the grocery store for a bag of potatoes? MONEY is the barter in the grocery store, not your chicken.
Tell me this, if someone brings you a book to print, is that book yours?
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If the founding fathers picked a man to lead the USA today, they would pick this man
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Ron is the man
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