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Ron Paul's son borrows tactics for Ky. Senate bid

Former presidential candidate Ron Paul's son is borrowing a page from his father's playbook for his U.S. Senate bid, leaning heavily on Internet fundraising and tapping the enthusiasm of young Republicans on college campuses.

Suit accuses TSA of unreasonable airport detention

A lawsuit filed Thursday against the Transportation Security Administration alleges a Ron Paul supporter was unreasonably detained at the St. Louis airport because he was carrying about $4,700 in cash.

Paul says he turned down appeal to endorse McCain

Republican Rep. Ron Paul, the libertarian-leaning Texas lawmaker who attracted a devoted following in the GOP primaries, said Wednesday he rejected an appeal to endorse John McCain's presidential bid.

Paul: Reject the major parties, go for a third

Libertarian-leaning congressman Ron Paul is urging voters to reject John McCain and Barack Obama and support one of the third-party candidates for president.

Thousands gather for Ron Paul rally in Minneapolis

Libertarian-leaning Ron Paul told thousands of supporters at a protest convention Tuesday that true patriots support "liberty and the people," not what the government wants.

Ron Paul followers gathering for own convention

There's no room at the Xcel Energy Center for maverick Ron Paul, so his acolytes have packed their cars, hitched rides on "Ronvoys" and will pitch tents at Ronstock '08 in defiance of next week's GOP convention in St. Paul, Minn.

Third surgery scheduled for congressman's wife

The wife of Republican Rep. Ron Paul remains in intensive care at a Houston hospital and is expected to undergo her third surgery since being admitted Thursday.

Jesse Ventura to speak at Ron Paul rally

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is slated to speak at an alternative rally for Republican Rep. Ron Paul during the GOP convention.

Ron Paul followers pose danger for McCain in West

Dueling delegations pitting Ron Paul's Nevada supporters against those of John McCain vow to take their fight to the Republican National Convention.

Ron Paul's political event moves to larger venue

Supporters of maverick Rep. Ron Paul who are organizing a rally as an alternative to the Republican National Convention are moving their crosstown event to a larger venue.

Flight with 7 congressmen makes emergency landing

A Continental Airlines flight carrying former presidential candidate Ron Paul and six other members of Congress to Washington, D.C., made an emergency landing in New Orleans on Tuesday after a loss in cabin pressure.

Dallas bound flight diverted to Ark., then La.

Passengers on a Dallas-bound flight that made an emergency landing in Arkansas because of smoke in the cockpit were diverted again, this time to Louisiana, because of storms, authorities said.

Paul supporters fall short in Montana

Sen. John McCain may be the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, but supporters of Ron Paul in Montana refused to abandon their candidate.

Ron Paul says campaign to 'shift gears'

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul said Thursday night he is ending his campaign but will keep spreading his message by working to help elect libertarian-leaning Republicans to public office around the country.

Paul to hold rival event during GOP convention

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is planning a daylong rally in Minnesota during the Republican National Convention that could draw attention from the presumed nominee John McCain.

Nev. GOP recesses state convention, angering Paul supporters

Outmaneuvered by raucous Ron Paul supporters, Nevada Republican Party leaders abruptly shut down their state convention and now must resume the event to complete a list of 31 delegates to the GOP national convention.

Ron Paul Hints He's Quitting Race

GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul is hinting to supporters that he is ending his long-shot campaign for the presidency.

Paul Vows to Remain a Republican in Race

Presidential hopeful Ron Paul said he will not run as a third-party candidate in a new message to supporters that seems to recognize his slim chances at getting the Republican nomination.

Enthusiastic GOP Teen to Fight Citations

An 18-year-old Republican's enthusiasm for presidential hopeful Ron Paul could cost him more than $550.

Ron Paul's Prospects Look Up in Maine

Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul has a couple of things going for him at this weekend's Republican caucuses: a band of highly motivated supporters and a natural appeal to Maine's like-minded independents.

Noise and More Noise at Giuliani Event

What happens when a Rudy Giuliani campaign event, Ron Paul spoilers and anti-abortion protesters collide? Not a press conference, that's for sure.

Paul Happy With Second in Nevada

Texas Rep. Ron Paul said his second-place finish in Nevada's GOP presidential caucuses on Saturday showed his message is being heard and that he has more supporters than he thought.

Republican Forum Quotes

Some quotes from Sunday's forum for Republican presidential candidates in Manchester, N.H. Ron Paul was excluded from the debate.

Paul Partisans See Montana Opportunity

Supporters of long-shot presidential hopeful Ron Paul say the Montana Republican Party's quirky caucus rules could create an opening for their candidate that other states don't offer.

Paul Defends Asking for Special Projects

Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul on Sunday defended his efforts in Congress to bring home money to his Texas district, despite his long-held aversion to big government and congressional votes to reign in federal spending.

The Vine
Lew Rockwell's Website Warns of Coming U.S. Civil War
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You thought President Obama had his hands full sending 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan? That's small potatoes compared to the other big military plan on his agenda: returning 200,000 troops from other outposts in other countries to the U. S.

Congressman Ron Paul - The Fed's Money Monopoly - Texas Straight Talk
Source: United States House of Representatives

Last week, in the name of protecting the little guy from Wall Street, the House passed HR 4173 to increase the little guy's false sense of security in the financial system.

YouTube - Ron Paul on the Alex Jones Show 12-11-09 part 1
Source: YouTube

Ron Paul says smart things. Alex Jones is such a sensationalist, which is annoying and puts him in the fear mongering category in my book, but if you take his stupid emotions out of what he says, I think he makes some important points.

Is ending the FED enough?
Source: Global Research

So we end the FED... Then what? Interesting take on going a long way, but nowhere near far enough.

Academics Spar With Populists Over Fed Audits
Source: Wall Street Journal

In a letter to leaders on the Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee, the economists say a bill proposed by Rep.

New Study on Mainstream Party Supporters Reveals Telling Story

Study shows that if you look at the party you support from a distance, you will realize you're a moron. Unless you are a Libertarian. Hope this helps.

NRO vs. Ron Paul
Source: LewRockwell.com

The neocons at National Review are upset at Ron Paul for telling the truth about the Fed, and teaching it to so many young people, none of whom read or subscribe to Bill Buckley's old mag.

High-stakes duel between Rep. Paul and chairman Bernanke intensifies - TheHill.com
Source: The Hill

Ron Paul got into politics in order to audit the Federal Reserve. He has the chairman Ben Bernanke back into a corner. Go Ron Go!

Congressman Ron Paul - Who Wants War? - Texas Straight Talk
Source: United States House of Representatives

If anyone still doubted that this administration's foreign policy would bring any kind of change, this week's debate on Afghanistan should remove all doubt.

Ron Paul 2012 for President.

In speaking of a possible Ron Paul election for president in 2012 three questions arise, will he run, could he win, what party would he be in.While Paul sounds like he is giving campaign speeches he has refused to say he will run in 2012 for president.

Republican doves are hatching
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Other Republicans will find their war fever cools now that a Democrat is in office. Congressional Republicans adamantly opposed the Clinton administration's military interventions in the Balkans in the 1990s, even as neoconservative journalists were cheering them on.

He's Back! (Ron Paul comments on the Afghanistan surge)
Source: YouTube

Ron Paul expresses strong views re: the situation in Afghanistan

Ron Paul to Hillary: Do You Support the Bush Doctrine?
Source: LewRockwell.com

Of course, Hillary is lying to Ron. Bush demanded that the Afghan government turn over Osama. The Afghans asked for evidence of his guilt, as in any extradition request. What?! How dare they?! So the US invaded and still hunts the head of that government.

Video: "You can't manage a financial system by fiat money."
Source: dprogram.net

On Monday night, Congressman Paul appeared on CNBC to debate former ITC chief economist Peter Morici over the Federal Reserve's role in the economy and the need for greater transparency at the Fed.

Healthcare Freedom or Healthcare Bureaucracy?
Source: Campaign For Liberty Blog

It is naive to think that recommendations by an authoritative government panel will never be used to deny services to people that want them.

Ron Paul gains mainstream steam
Source: Politico

For Paul and his vibrant grass-roots supporters, the next item on the legislative agenda is to continue pushing the Fed audit measure all the way to the president's desk.

Right Wing Nut Cases

Right wing nut cases(rwnc) believe the government has too much power over the lives of the people of the good ole US of A.

Too Kooky for the Constitution?
Source: Campaign For Liberty Blog

The site is run by the chairman of the Breathitt County Republican Party, who, as can be seen from the site, is more concerned with falling in line with the Republican Party hierarchy than promoting the time-tested principles of liberty which are embodied in our Constitution.

Audit the Fed Attached as an Amendment - Texas Straight Talk
Source: United States House of Representatives

I was pleased last week when we won a vote in the Financial Services Committee to include language from the Audit the Fed bill HR1207 in the upcoming financial regulatory reform bill.

Operation Health Freedom - Ron Paul
Source: YouTube

In this final installment of our Operation Health Freedom video series, Congressman Paul talks about the need for less government in health care and mentions reforming the tax code to give us back more of our hard-earned dollars so we can pursue a much wider variety of health car …

How High-Profile CEOs Could Revitalize the Libertarian Party
Source: Fast Company

Perot never would have made it that far without his business success. If Libertarians want to have a real impact in 2010 or 2012, they need to recruit from the business world, where their values will resonate most. Places like Silicon Valley, Austin, and Seattle.

What I commented on Newsweek blog about Health Care Reform

Desperate people do desperate things. This country is absolutely in need of health care reform.

UPDATED: Ron Paul's Amendment To Audit The Federal Reserve Approved
Source: puppetgov.com

A key House panel approved the Paul-Grayson Amendment by an overwhelming 43-26 Thursday afternoon, which will give watchdogs new authority to audit the Federal Reserve.

House Panel Approves Broad Auditing of Federal Reserve
Source: Wall Street Journal

A key House panel on Thursday approved an amendment offered by Rep. Ron Paul (R., Texas) to give federal watchdogs massive new authority to audit the Federal Reserve.

Hannity Says Ron Paul is Nuts
Source: InfoWars.com

In a segment with Chuck Norris, Fox propaganda meister Sean Hannity said Ron Paul is nuts. He did not elaborate. Instead, he blathered on about how he would change the Republican party and steer it back to its imagined conservative roots.

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