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11 August 2009
Upcoming supporter produced documentary about Ron Paul
www.forlibertymovie.com
As the 2007-08 presidential campaign cycle offered up the usual slate of Washington insiders, Ron Paul, an obscure Congressman from Texas brought an alternative voice that challenged the political establishment.
Advocating a philosophy of sound money, a non-interventionist foreign policy, strict Constitutionalism, and individual liberty, Dr. Paul inspired a unique grassroots movement unmatched in American history - the repercussions of which continue to reverberate today and into the future of the American psyche.
For Liberty: How the Ron Paul Revolution Watered the Withered Tree of Liberty follows this historic campaign from the perspective of grassroots activists, and showcases the unique, often bizarre, yet groundbreaking projects they undertook as they brushed aside traditional campaign methodology.
For Liberty is currently in production and scheduled for a mid-September, 2009 release on 16:9 widescreen DVD.
For more about the documentary, including movie trailers, visit: www.forlibertymovie.com
19 September 2008
Third Party Ticket [w/video]
Recently Ron Paul gave an historic press conference asking for voters to consider voting for third party candidates. Here's a great video clip from it:
In his press conference he made three major points:
Currently, our large group of disenfranchised voters is not focused on one candidate to rally behind. So... What should we do?
One idea is currently being developed at Third Party Ticket
In his press conference he made three major points:
1. A large number of people do not want a McCain or Obama presidency - collectively we are a political force.
2. All four of his suggested third party candidates have 4 positions in common; bring the U.S. troops home; protect our civil liberties, investigate the Federal Reserve and balance the federal budget.
3. Any of the four candidates would be better than Obama or McCain as president of the United States.
Currently, our large group of disenfranchised voters is not focused on one candidate to rally behind. So... What should we do?
One idea is currently being developed at Third Party Ticket
16 September 2008
Great , funny video about the Republicrats
As we watch "the middle of the end" of Wall Street this week, console yourself with a few laughs from this BreakTheMatrix video about the Republicrat party...
Please share far & wide...
Please share far & wide...
05 August 2008
The r3VOLution hits a new gear
With the approaching GOP convention and associated events there has never been a better time to advance the message of freedom, prosperity and peace. Listed below are some happenings to be a part of:
Rally for the Republic - The Campaign for Liberty's $1 million event is coming, August 31st - September 2nd. This is going to be a mega event of a lifetime for the freedom movement to shine. Everyone needs to be there, get your tickets today at:
http://rally.
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/
Walk for freedom - On August 11, 2008, latter day Paul Revere's will step forward and take the Message of Freedom directly to the people of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Displaying undaunted commitment to the restoration of Constitutional government in America, these patriots of the 2nd American Revolution will traverse 280 miles in 21 days to arrive in Minneapolis for Ron Paul's Campaign for Liberty convention on September 2nd. Already, dozens of patriots have signed up to Walk the Walk. Pledge to walk or make a donation.
http://walk4freedom.org
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/
DVD's for Delegates - This project is producing and distributing a series of four educational DVDs to the roughly 4,600 Delegates and Alternates to the 2008 Republican National Convention before they get to Saint Paul in September. Their mission is to wake up these National Delegates to the awesome responsibility they have, to do more than just hold a scripted convention, a show for the media. Volunteers and donations are needed.
http://www.dvds4delegates.com
Rally For The Republic Sponsorship - Help RonPaulForums.com members make a $1000 donation to the Campaign For Liberty. Your donation will have many benefits. The sponsorship will highlight the forums at the Rally For The Republic, we will have a booth to sell Liberty Straw Poll tickets from, and the CFL will get to spend that money promoting Ron Paul's message. Donate to keep up the discussion and sharing of ideas!
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/
Ron Stock '08 - During the Rally for the Republic, an organic dairy farmer just 1 hour from downtown with over 60 acres is letting freedom lovers camp there. There will be a bus or shuttle to get everyone up to the rally. There are arrangements for some speakers, music and an organic market to get veggies and meats and cheeses right there.
http://www.ronstock08.com
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/
Operation St. Paul - The American Liberty Coalition PAC is raising money to blanket St. Paul in advertising during the GOP Convention:
http://www.alcpac.com/
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/
Letter to the GOP - Over 10,000 Ron Paul supporters have signed a letter to the GOP stating the reasons they will not vote for presumptive nominee John McCain. They feel that McCain can not beat Obama in the presidential race, and if McCain is the nominee, they will be voting for somebody other than McCain for president. You can add your name to the list here:
http://www.lettertogop.com
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/
Liberty Straw Poll - Join us on September 17th, Constitution Day, for an exciting new event that will change the landscape of candidate fund raising: the inaugural Liberty Straw Poll where a group of Congressional candidates will compete for your vote during the Liberty Straw Poll Debate.
The straw poll winners will receive the total value of purchased tickets as their prize, thereby concentrating the reward, heightening the intensity, and recognizing the winners as leaders among liberty supporters. Get your ticket today at:
http://www.libertystrawpoll.
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/
Remember Nueces - Several Texas grassroots activists including the delegate patriots in Nueces County have decided to CONTINUE TO FIGHT the abuses that occurred at the Nueces County Convention and were perpetuated by the Texas Republican Party at the State Convention. To that end, funds are being raised to pursue legal action that will seek, among other things, a ruling that the votes held in the Nueces SD and CD Caucuses were invalid since in both cases the illegitimate delegation from Nueces was the majority vote.
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/
Strangebedfollows - A unique and diverse left--right coalition has come together to put a stop to the eradication of civil liberties in America. On August 8, 2008 there will be a moneybomb on behalf of constitutional rights and civil liberties in America. Pledge today at:
http://www.
To all the forum members, a video tribute to you and what you have done can be seen here- thank you for everything!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/
11 July 2008
Make History: Join Us in Minneapolis in September!
This is going to be a September to remember!
As the Republican National Convention gears up to nominate a candidate at odds with so many of the party's traditional principles, and who promises us four more years of war, inflation, and financial ruin, we'll be holding our Rally for the Republic in neighboring Minneapolis.
On September 2nd, at the University of Minnesota's Williams Arena, the message of freedom and the Constitution will be shouted from the rooftops. We'll hear from top-notch speakers, musicians, and organizations who share our message. (We've already revealed a few of them, with many more to be announced in the coming weeks.) We'll stand up for the principles of limited government, individual liberty, and respect for the Constitution that were once the hallmarks of the Republican Party.
And we'll have a great time.
Our program in the Twin Cities will be unforgettable. With your help, this can be the biggest event the freedom movement has ever seen.
At the rally we'll also officially launch the Campaign for Liberty , complete with a multimedia presentation introducing the organization and laying out our short- and long-term goals. We'll also hold workshops on how to organize and win in your precinct, district, and state. There are no shortcuts: this is the kind of knowledge we need if we are to translate great ideas into electoral victories.
But that's not all: we also have exciting events planned for September 1st, the day the GOP convention opens. First, Ron Paul will hold a book signing for his #1 New York Times bestseller, The Revolution: A Manifesto, at 1:00pm at a Borders bookstore on the outskirts of St. Paul (866 Rosedale Center, Roseville, Minn.). That night, as a thank-you to all those who worked so hard on the campaign, we are pleased to announce the Ron Paul Nation Celebration , a free concert by musicians who supported Ron Paul.
Next week we will debut a new website dedicated exclusively to our events in Minnesota, including logistical support, information on performers, a working schedule, and promotional items to download and distribute. We'll let you know as soon as it's up and running.
In short, please come to Minneapolis if you possibly can. Urge your friends and family to do the same. Be a part of the grand culmination of Ron Paul's historic campaign, and the official launch of his new one, the Campaign for Liberty. There is no better or more dramatic way to declare that we are here to stay, that Dr. Paul's support was no flash in the pan.
Ron Paul has made incalculable contributions to the cause of freedom, and inspired millions with his message. Will you join us in standing beside him in September, at a critical watershed for the freedom movement?
In liberty,
The Campaign for Liberty Team
P.S. With the two major-party nominees rattling sabers at Iran and making phony promises with money that doesn't exist, our message of peace and freedom needs a high-profile boost more than ever. Come to Minneapolis, and let's make it happen!
P.P.S. We want to reach 100,000 members of the Campaign for Liberty by September. Can you lend a hand by signing up one friend or family member by the end of the week?
As the Republican National Convention gears up to nominate a candidate at odds with so many of the party's traditional principles, and who promises us four more years of war, inflation, and financial ruin, we'll be holding our Rally for the Republic in neighboring Minneapolis.
On September 2nd, at the University of Minnesota's Williams Arena, the message of freedom and the Constitution will be shouted from the rooftops. We'll hear from top-notch speakers, musicians, and organizations who share our message. (We've already revealed a few of them, with many more to be announced in the coming weeks.) We'll stand up for the principles of limited government, individual liberty, and respect for the Constitution that were once the hallmarks of the Republican Party.
And we'll have a great time.
Our program in the Twin Cities will be unforgettable. With your help, this can be the biggest event the freedom movement has ever seen.
At the rally we'll also officially launch the Campaign for Liberty , complete with a multimedia presentation introducing the organization and laying out our short- and long-term goals. We'll also hold workshops on how to organize and win in your precinct, district, and state. There are no shortcuts: this is the kind of knowledge we need if we are to translate great ideas into electoral victories.
But that's not all: we also have exciting events planned for September 1st, the day the GOP convention opens. First, Ron Paul will hold a book signing for his #1 New York Times bestseller, The Revolution: A Manifesto, at 1:00pm at a Borders bookstore on the outskirts of St. Paul (866 Rosedale Center, Roseville, Minn.). That night, as a thank-you to all those who worked so hard on the campaign, we are pleased to announce the Ron Paul Nation Celebration , a free concert by musicians who supported Ron Paul.
Next week we will debut a new website dedicated exclusively to our events in Minnesota, including logistical support, information on performers, a working schedule, and promotional items to download and distribute. We'll let you know as soon as it's up and running.
In short, please come to Minneapolis if you possibly can. Urge your friends and family to do the same. Be a part of the grand culmination of Ron Paul's historic campaign, and the official launch of his new one, the Campaign for Liberty. There is no better or more dramatic way to declare that we are here to stay, that Dr. Paul's support was no flash in the pan.
Ron Paul has made incalculable contributions to the cause of freedom, and inspired millions with his message. Will you join us in standing beside him in September, at a critical watershed for the freedom movement?
In liberty,
The Campaign for Liberty Team
P.S. With the two major-party nominees rattling sabers at Iran and making phony promises with money that doesn't exist, our message of peace and freedom needs a high-profile boost more than ever. Come to Minneapolis, and let's make it happen!
P.P.S. We want to reach 100,000 members of the Campaign for Liberty by September. Can you lend a hand by signing up one friend or family member by the end of the week?
28 June 2008
Become Vocal Local - Weekdays on RBN
Will Roberts, one of our own Ozark neighbors, now has his own daily one hour radio broadcast on the Republic Broadcasting Network, and it is called "Become Vocal Local."
You can listen in live Monday through Friday from 1:00-2:00 PM, or if you are unable to tune in at that time (or you miss a show) you can listen to a previous show's archive anytime it is convenient for you.
Listeners will become more aware and better educated about important events, and it also offers you something much more important... Real solutions.
This program is unlike the multitude of common "chat & complain" talk radio broadcasts, (which are frequently very informative and enjoyable - though exist largely for hosts & callers to vent their frustration at the latest government acts of tyranny). Instead of merely pointing out and discussing the latest outrages being perpetrated upon us, the "Become Vocal Local" program offers real and easily implementable solutions that can work anywhere in the United States of America.
The show introduces, discusses and clarifies Will's longstanding and tested methods to get voters "Vocal Local" on a precinct-by-precinct basis. Local voting precincts are the primary building blocks of government, and if we can get voters organized and "vocal" in most every local precinct, we can achieve victory after victory in upcoming elections, instead of the all-too-frequent disappointing and disheartening defeats we've endured for years.
Forming local precinct groups committed to promoting more liberty, freedom, and the protection of property rights, presents us with our best hope of creating meaningful change - and working towards making a real difference in future local, state and presidential elections. The "Vocal Local" plan has many similarities to Ron Paul's last-minute "Precinct Leader" plan which many of you may be familiar with (and which unfortunately never had time to fully develop), but this works well beyond any one candidate, election or issue.
Though it is fairly simple to implement once understood, the entire "Vocal Local" solution is more complex than can be explained in a blog post like this one, or even a complete one-hour radio show... That's why you'll want to tune in daily to each and every show as more pieces of the puzzle are presented and explained, for you and your neighbors to assemble in the way which fits best for your local situation.
In my discussion with Will earlier today, he outlined his plan to produce and distribute materials to supplement the weekday broadcasts, to make it much easier for listeners to implement and customize the Vocal Local concept in their own local precinct. We will provide links to these materials on the OzarksVoter.Info website when they become available later this summer (just click on the Vocal Local buttons).
I urge you to support Will Roberts by tuning in to his program daily. Not only because it is good to support a neighbor's work, but because this plan can work - and you own it to yourself and your family to become Vocal Local and bring about real & meaningful change.
About the show's host:
Many of you may know Will Roberts from his tireless efforts campaigning for Ron Paul over the past year. He is the organizer of SW Missouri's Rocky Comfort Ron Paul Meetup group #56, and he is a frequent guest (and guest host) on several pro-liberty programs on radio, shortwave and internet broadcasts. He is a dedicated scholar of history and political science, and has spent decades researching, writing, implementing and perfecting his area of study. He has fascinated both politicians and PhD professors alike with his in-depth and insightful knowledge on the inner workings of society in general and politics in particular.
15 June 2008
A Letter From Ron Paul
Dear Supporter,
These past 17 months have been among the most exciting and eventful of my life. Together you and I delivered a message of freedom the likes of which American politics had not seen in decades. I wasn’t sure the country was ready for it. But it was a message, I discovered, that many Americans had been waiting for a long time to hear.
I have been blessed with the most informed, well read, and enthusiastic supporters of any presidential campaign. Your extraordinary efforts in organizing and fundraising grabbed the attention of millions of Americans and shocked just about everyone in politics and the media. I still cannot get over all the fantastic work you did.
Something of great significance has just occurred in our country’s history.
With the primary season now over, the presidential campaign is at an end. But the larger campaign for freedom is just getting started. Therefore, I am happy to announce the official launch of the Ron Paul Campaign for Liberty.
These past 17 months have been among the most exciting and eventful of my life. Together you and I delivered a message of freedom the likes of which American politics had not seen in decades. I wasn’t sure the country was ready for it. But it was a message, I discovered, that many Americans had been waiting for a long time to hear.
I have been blessed with the most informed, well read, and enthusiastic supporters of any presidential campaign. Your extraordinary efforts in organizing and fundraising grabbed the attention of millions of Americans and shocked just about everyone in politics and the media. I still cannot get over all the fantastic work you did.
Something of great significance has just occurred in our country’s history.
With the primary season now over, the presidential campaign is at an end. But the larger campaign for freedom is just getting started. Therefore, I am happy to announce the official launch of the Ron Paul Campaign for Liberty.
The work of the Campaign for Liberty will take many forms. We will educate our fellow Americans in freedom, sound money, non-interventionism, and free markets. We’ll have our own commentaries and videos on the news of the day. I’ll work with friends I respect to design materials for homeschoolers.
Politically, we’ll expand the great work of our precinct leader program. We’ll make our presence felt at every level of government, where just a few people with our level of enthusiasm can make a world of difference. We’ll keep an eye on Congress and lobby against legislation that threatens us. We’ll identify and support political candidates who champion our great ideas against the empty suits the party establishments offer the public.
We will be a permanent presence on the American political landscape. That I promise you. We’re not about to let all this good work die. To the contrary, with your help we’re going to make it grow – by leaps and bounds.
This is the most ambitious venture of my political career, and I think it can achieve great things. But I can’t do this alone. I need you to help me. I need your energy, your creativity, your ideas, and your dedication.
People frustrated with our political system often wonder what they can do. I have founded this organization to answer that question, to give people the opportunity to do something that really makes a difference in the fight for freedom. Please join me by becoming a member of the Campaign for Liberty. Our goal is 100,000 members by September. Can we reach it?
Our campaign netted 1.1 million votes in the primaries of a shrinking Republican Party. Millions more support us. I need you to help me reach them – and to keep making new converts to the cause. What a force we can be, if only we rise to the occasion.
Now what about the Republican Convention in St. Paul? Our delegates will attend, of course, and I expect our contingent to have a visible presence there. Without disruption, we will do whatever we can to influence the party and its platform, and return the GOP to its limited-government roots. This is very important.
This brings me to my second announcement. I invite you to join us at Williams Arena at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, September 2nd, for a grand rally. We intend to draw over 11,000 people. We’ll have live music and entertainment, and special guests. I’ll address you all as well. A massive rally will generate still more interest in our ideas. And what a great time it will be.
Remember that it was Senator Robert Taft, who shared our views, who was called Mr. Republican. But we are not merely the Republican Party’s past. If the enthusiasm of young people for our campaign is any indication, we are also its future.
Right now I will need your patience and input as we develop our program and assemble just the right team of individuals. But it is my intention to launch the Campaign for Liberty in its full capacity at our rally in Minneapolis this September.
Over the past week we’ve learned that the Democratic presidential nominee, supposedly an antiwar candidate, is committed to the same rhetoric, the same propaganda, and the same aggressive intentions toward Iran as the Bush administration. As usual, the major parties refuse to offer Americans a real choice.
The Campaign for Liberty will lay the groundwork for a different America, the kind of America you and I, and millions of our fellow countrymen, want to inhabit.
“Dr. Paul cured my apathy,” a popular campaign sign read. Others said our campaign cured their cynicism. We have now reached a moment of great moral decision: will we let ourselves retreat into apathy and cynicism once again, or will we dig in for the long haul and fight all the harder? Will we retire from the scene quietly, or will we give the establishment the fight of its life?
“In the final analysis,” I wrote in my new book The Revolution: A Manifesto, “the last line of defense in support of freedom and the Constitution consists of the people themselves. If the people want to be free, if they want to lift themselves out from underneath a state apparatus that threatens their liberties, squanders their resources on needless wars, destroys the value of their dollar, and spews forth endless propaganda about how indispensable it is and how lost we would all be without it, there is no force that can stop them.”
The time has come to act on these words. May future generations look back on our work and say that these were men and women who, in a moment of great crisis, stood up to the politicians, the opinion-molders, and the establishment, and saved their country.
Join us, and be a part of it.
For liberty,
Ron Paul
23 May 2008
Ron Paul coming to Branson May 30th
Fellow Ozarkers:
If you're on Ron Paul's national email list, then you probably have received a letter from Ron Paul stating that he will be at the Branson Rally on May 30th.
The rally will be held at the Tri-Lakes Center in Branson, Missouri. This facility seats over two thousand and is eleven minutes from the Chateau on the Lake where the Republican convention will be held.
Seating will begin at six o'clock p.m. and Dr. Paul's speech will commence at 6:30 p.m.
After his speech, Dr. Paul will be on hand, to meet and greet folks, and sign copies of his new bestseller.
Organizers are hoping for a big turnout from Ron Paul supporters. This will send a strong message to the State Republicans that support for Ron Paul and his message is still strong in Missouri.
Paul Bingham
Barry County Republican State Delegate.
Seventh District National Alternate Candidate.
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Additional info from Bruce...
For those who haven't seen it, here is an excerpt from Ron Paul's email announcement:
Ron Paul calls Missouri!
You can hear Ron Paul's message to Missouri supporters, and I expect you'll also see a lot of very familiar faces in this video by CharityAngel:
If you're on Ron Paul's national email list, then you probably have received a letter from Ron Paul stating that he will be at the Branson Rally on May 30th.
The rally will be held at the Tri-Lakes Center in Branson, Missouri. This facility seats over two thousand and is eleven minutes from the Chateau on the Lake where the Republican convention will be held.
Seating will begin at six o'clock p.m. and Dr. Paul's speech will commence at 6:30 p.m.
After his speech, Dr. Paul will be on hand, to meet and greet folks, and sign copies of his new bestseller.
Organizers are hoping for a big turnout from Ron Paul supporters. This will send a strong message to the State Republicans that support for Ron Paul and his message is still strong in Missouri.
Paul Bingham
Barry County Republican State Delegate.
Seventh District National Alternate Candidate.
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Additional info from Bruce...
For those who haven't seen it, here is an excerpt from Ron Paul's email announcement:
I want to thank you for all of your hard work during my campaign. I've heard of the obstacles that you have faced in your efforts to represent Missouri at the Republican National Convention, and I deeply appreciate your perseverance and endurance. Your participation in the electoral process is critical not only for the future of the Republican Party and our movement, but for that of our nation.-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Our Founders overcame all manner of roadblocks on their way to independence, and I am confident that you will emerge from these challenges even more prepared to reclaim our Party and our Republic.
If you are a delegate or alternate, challenged or unchallenged, I urge you to see your efforts through and make every effort to attend the Missouri State Republican Convention on May 30th and 31st in Branson. In fact, I believe it's so important, that I will be joining you in Branson on the evening of the 30th for a pre-convention rally.
Be sure to check your email for more information in the coming days.
Thank you again for all the sacrifices you've made. I look forward to meeting you in Branson.
For Liberty,
Ron Paul
Ron Paul calls Missouri!
You can hear Ron Paul's message to Missouri supporters, and I expect you'll also see a lot of very familiar faces in this video by CharityAngel:
08 May 2008
Announcing our first 24/7 cable TV station <-- BreakTheMatrix TV
As most Ron Paul supporters now understand, it is the elitist media stranglehold on public opinion that is the biggest obstacle to real change and governmental reform. Consider this quote:"Our job is to give people not what they want, but what we decide they ought to have."- Richard Salent, former president, CBS News
The masses are led by their noses because of their addiction to the boob tube, and that is why "Break The Matrix TV" is such an important part of the Ron Paul rEVOLution, and why I continue to cover their developments here at Ozarks Voters For Ron Paul. - Bruce
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Basic Media, Inc.’s new Break the Matrix TV channel has been picked up by independent cable operator Bay Country Communications, Inc., headquartered in East New Market, MD.
The initial launch of Break the Matrix TV will aggregate documentaries, video segments, news programming, and commentary from a variety of sources into a 24/7 broadcast network. After the initial launch, the scope of the channel will be expanded to include original television programming created and produced by Basic Media, Inc. Currently, six original shows are in the planning stages.
Revolutionary Approach
Basic Media, Inc. has adopted a revolutionary approach to get Break the Matrix TV programming to market at an accelerated pace. A key element of their approach involves offering the first round of content to independent cable providers, who serve more than 12 million households nationwide.
COO Trevor Lyman explains, “Our partnership with Bay Country Communications is an exciting first step in affirming the viability of our grassroots-inspired ground-up approach. BCCTV Vice President and co-founder Scott Shilling immediately recognized the value our programming will add to his current channel lineup. He was thrilled that his customers would have access to content that wouldn’t be available to Comcast customers in the area.”
Growth Potential
Across the United States, more than 1100 independent cable providers offer customers an alternative to the monolithic major communications conglomerates so diligently monitoring and controlling the programming they broadcast. Building on the success of Break the Matrix TV’s launch on the Bay Country Communications network, Basic Media, Inc. will execute similar broadcasting contracts with independent cable operators across the nation.
“We’re asking people to help spread the message by creating an account at http://www.BreakTheMatrix.com and indicating their willingness to switch to the independent provider in their area, should the company choose to carry our programming.” says Shelly Roche of Basic Media, Inc. “We’ll be able to approach potential cable partners with a list of pledged subscribers as additional evidence of the value our content will bring to their lineup. With the continued help and support of our community, we are confident we can quickly reach more than 12 million households across the nation.”
It’s Time - Let’s Take Back the Media!
Please visit http://www.BreakTheMatrix.com and click the “PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT” button to pledge your support.
31 March 2008
Revolution March - "Ozarks Express" update
Bureaucracy is an evil thing, a ravenous consumer of productivity and resources, and a destroyer of hope.
For over 6 weeks, the Washington D.C. parks and recreation division permit department has held the "Ron Paul Revolution March" in limbo.
The public response has been predictable: Outrage, but little action. Some are suggesting that permits be dammed, we all show up on June 21st "unorganized" and sans papers. Others are suggesting that such "lawless" behavior would be counter-productive and Ron Paul would likely not participate in such an event.
The bureaucrats think that people in this situation will get their hackles up, turn on each other like wild animals, and the whole idea will eventually fall apart. Are they right? Time will tell.
Still others are suggesting that the "Tax Day" / "Freedom Rally" - which was planned (and issued permits) many. many months ago - long before Ron Paul suggested the whole "Grand March" - is the best thing going right now.
For more details about the current situation:
Ron Paul Forums: March on Washington
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=89
Revolution March
http://www.revolutionmarch.com
http://www.ronpaulmarch.com
Tax Day / Freedom Rally
http://www.freedomrally.info
http://www.grannywarriors.com/rally.htm
I don't know how many thousands of people are planning on attending any of these events, but I do believe that as of now, far too few are likely to attend to gain any real attention. The anti-war protests in D.C. last January drew about a half-million persons, yet the Elitist MainStream Media gave it little more than a passing glance - as that protest apparently didn't suit their agenda at the time.
Due to the successful delay tactics and fracturing of support, it is extremely unlikely we will see anything close to 500,000 people attending any of the currently scheduled events. (I do hope I'm wrong, but I really don't believe that I am.) You can rest assured that the evil MSM will mention nothing good about a "relatively small" (under a million participants) protest march that is connected with Ron Paul. The best thing about the idea for such a single big "million person march" was that it would have helped buoy up support among the Ron Paul Revolutionaries... But now even that possible result has been diminished.
This past month, I ran a Pledgebank.com pledge that if at least 10 other people signed up for the pledge to share a chartered bus to Ron Paul's "Grand March" - I'd arrange the trip and go with them.
The deadline just passed... Sunday at midnight. Only 7 people pledged, falling 3 short of the goal.
I wish to extend my sincere thanks to those of you reading this who did sign up. Taking the pledge was no small gesture and showed courage and commitment. Thank You.
And to the hundred or so others that knew about the pledge, but decided not to take it, I do understand your myriad of different points about why you declined, and that's OK too. No hard feelings, we all have our reasons.
My question is: What are YOU going to do now?
Will you give up all hope - throw up your hands - accept a fiat dollar that has lost 96% of its value in the past century - accept $4.00/gal. fuel while the fat oil cats grow even fatter - accept "REAL ID" and carry your papers with you at all times - maybe even plant some of those RFID's that started out for the NAIS cattle program into your own body (you know, for YOUR protection!) - will you give up any and all essential liberties for the temporary illusion of security?
Or will you do something - anything - to rage against the machine, draw a line in the Ozark gravel and say to the Elitist Balrogs: "This Line You Shall NOT Pass!"
The "Ozark Express" was an idea. But as with all ideas, if it doesn't suit the time and the need, it should be modified, or cast aside in exchange for something better.
There are currently plenty of good and worthy efforts underway to continue the rEVOLution. Some liberty-loving and constitutionally-knowledgeable people from our Meetup groups are running for local office, and that is a good and noble effort that could benefit from your volunteer support. Some are working to reform the Republican party from within, while others are bypassing the political process and devising other more direct actions to effect change. What you choose to do is up to you, but don't let it be said that you did nothing.
And along those lines, I don't wish to discourage anyone from going to any of the various national rallies/marches/protests, if that is what you'd like to do and you see some benefit to it that I have overlooked.
If any of you wish to take up the task of organizing such a trip yourself, contact me and I'll pass along the research and contacts that I spent many hours collecting. Who knows, I may even go with you, but I'm not making any more promises. I intend to focus my efforts on actions that have more immediate and tangible results.
But that's just what I'm doing. How about you?
15 March 2008
Letter to the Editor (& Voters)
After this morning's fiasco at the GOP caucus in McDonald county, I've decided to write a "letter to the editor." Since I wrote it in a self-depreciating, humorous style someone might actually print it. they like that sort of thing.
(And, for the record... If you are concerned that "me" personally making such negative remarks about this are damaging "our" chances to work within the party... Let me assure you that it was made quite clear that "they" regard "us" as "the enemy" and no amount of sucking-up would change their minds, even if we wanted to.)
While it is worthwhile to "keep your friends close and your enemies closer." - It is best that we all personally recognize the enemy for who they are, and not delude ourselves into thinking they may become our friends.
With that in mind, enjoy the editorial...
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Dear editors of the Press and McDonald County voters,
(Caution: Place tongue firmly in cheek before proceeding...)
Yee-haw! We sure have some great representative democracy 'round these parts. Especially, it seems, in the Republicrat party.
Why, y'all should'a seen it, it was a sight to behold at the recent county caucus of registered Elephants. (The "Gamey Olde Partie" as they are affectionately known.) Probably the biggest turnout for them in living memory, a full house packed the courtroom, each and every one in attendance eagerly anticipating some participation in their local party's decision-making process. Not.
But wait... Turns out that the Missouri State Elephants sent out an urgent missive to their registered party hacks (um... I mean "senior party members"):
Beware the Ron Paul Republicans!
The word is out that they might actually attend and try to interject some of their freedom & liberty-lovin' pro-property rights nonsense into the sacred tomb of our party platform. (Even though it is just symbolic - after all, the "platform" is just a pretty thing that elected party thugs can point to with pride, whilst they go ahead and do whatever the heck they feel like doing anyway.)
Yep, the word got out just in time so the hardcore party loyalists (affectionately known as the "know-nothings") could round up enough warm bodies to drag out of bed and away from the cartoons on the tube Saturday morning, to sit for a few minutes and raise their hand when told to.
Yes, it was quite the contingent of the "Barely-Legal Republican Girls Gone Mild" this year. (Perhaps coerced to attend and cooperate under threat of losing the use of daddy's Gold Card this summer? I suppose we'll never know.)
And along with those compliant new recruits (they aren't considered "newcomers" if they are willing to play ball); there were bleary-eyed scruffy looking spouses aplenty, who by their expressions clearly resented missing their morning coffee clutch with their pals to attend this shindig. But all that matters to the party faithful is they did manage to get together just enough patriotic Elephantine rubber-stampers to drown out any trouble them pesky liberty-loving Ron Paul supporters might have caused.
Good for them.
Hear that bell tolling in the distance? That's the death knell of the dominance of Lincoln's Party in ol' Mac county. Democrats, rejoice! You may actually be able to take advantage of your so-called opposition party's mistake of alienating nearly half of its constituency, and win your boys and girls some more seats next time around.
That is, unless enough people have come to my conclusion:
A pox on both your houses!
There's not a dime's bit of difference between the Donkeys and the Elephants, and fortunately, more voters are waking up to that fact every time around. Look at the poll numbers for independents, climbing higher every election cycle whenever there is a choice to be found. Expect that trend to continue sharply upward.
This latest party circus was highlighted for myself personally when I had enough of the rubber-stamping of the party hacks (um... I mean "loyalists"), and moved that the written suggested amendments to the party platform be read, rather than just tucked away in circular file #13 never to be seen again. (All such amendments were suggested by that obnoxious intellectual-constitution-quotin' Ron Paul crowd anyway, as no true believer in the heavenly-granted supremacy and divinely-inspired wisdom of the State GOP would dare question their perfectly written platform.)
But the crowd had already enjoyed enough of that dreadfully long meeting. Gosh, they must have been there for a whole 40 minutes already, and their hindquarters musta been all sore and itchy by then. We certainly don't want to waste up to 5 more precious minutes to hear what about a third of the audience had proposed. They're just the "newcomers" anyway.
Definition: "Newcomers" means "infiltrators" in party hackspeak. After all, these "new" people had only been voting Republican for most (if not all) of their lives, what do they know?
So even that small, symbolic gesture was defeated by the Pachyderm party-loyalist majority. Not that it made any difference, but I was cheered by the fact that I'd managed to at least elicit a single win for "Nay" that day. Too many "Ayes" had me dizzy from all the bobblehead votes that preceded it.
But to be serious for a moment: It says a lot when a party is too scared to even take a few short minutes to hear the opinions of many (not just a few, even if still a technical minority). Whenever you see someone, and especially a group of people, stick their fingers in their ears, close their eyes, and start chanting "blah, blah, blah" quietly to themselves - you know that "they" know "they're" wrong, and are just too afraid to hear the truth. It is the classic sign of impending doom of any organization, when the powers-that-be have their heads stuck firmly...
...In the sand.
Y'all should be ashamed of yourselves. Next time, bring your brain or stay at home.
Most sincerely,
Bruce Arnold
disgruntled republican
McDonald County, Missouri
(And, for the record... If you are concerned that "me" personally making such negative remarks about this are damaging "our" chances to work within the party... Let me assure you that it was made quite clear that "they" regard "us" as "the enemy" and no amount of sucking-up would change their minds, even if we wanted to.)
While it is worthwhile to "keep your friends close and your enemies closer." - It is best that we all personally recognize the enemy for who they are, and not delude ourselves into thinking they may become our friends.
With that in mind, enjoy the editorial...
---------
Dear editors of the Press and McDonald County voters,
(Caution: Place tongue firmly in cheek before proceeding...)
Yee-haw! We sure have some great representative democracy 'round these parts. Especially, it seems, in the Republicrat party.
Why, y'all should'a seen it, it was a sight to behold at the recent county caucus of registered Elephants. (The "Gamey Olde Partie" as they are affectionately known.) Probably the biggest turnout for them in living memory, a full house packed the courtroom, each and every one in attendance eagerly anticipating some participation in their local party's decision-making process. Not.
But wait... Turns out that the Missouri State Elephants sent out an urgent missive to their registered party hacks (um... I mean "senior party members"):
Beware the Ron Paul Republicans!
The word is out that they might actually attend and try to interject some of their freedom & liberty-lovin' pro-property rights nonsense into the sacred tomb of our party platform. (Even though it is just symbolic - after all, the "platform" is just a pretty thing that elected party thugs can point to with pride, whilst they go ahead and do whatever the heck they feel like doing anyway.)
Yep, the word got out just in time so the hardcore party loyalists (affectionately known as the "know-nothings") could round up enough warm bodies to drag out of bed and away from the cartoons on the tube Saturday morning, to sit for a few minutes and raise their hand when told to.
Yes, it was quite the contingent of the "Barely-Legal Republican Girls Gone Mild" this year. (Perhaps coerced to attend and cooperate under threat of losing the use of daddy's Gold Card this summer? I suppose we'll never know.)
And along with those compliant new recruits (they aren't considered "newcomers" if they are willing to play ball); there were bleary-eyed scruffy looking spouses aplenty, who by their expressions clearly resented missing their morning coffee clutch with their pals to attend this shindig. But all that matters to the party faithful is they did manage to get together just enough patriotic Elephantine rubber-stampers to drown out any trouble them pesky liberty-loving Ron Paul supporters might have caused.
Good for them.
Hear that bell tolling in the distance? That's the death knell of the dominance of Lincoln's Party in ol' Mac county. Democrats, rejoice! You may actually be able to take advantage of your so-called opposition party's mistake of alienating nearly half of its constituency, and win your boys and girls some more seats next time around.
That is, unless enough people have come to my conclusion:
A pox on both your houses!
There's not a dime's bit of difference between the Donkeys and the Elephants, and fortunately, more voters are waking up to that fact every time around. Look at the poll numbers for independents, climbing higher every election cycle whenever there is a choice to be found. Expect that trend to continue sharply upward.
This latest party circus was highlighted for myself personally when I had enough of the rubber-stamping of the party hacks (um... I mean "loyalists"), and moved that the written suggested amendments to the party platform be read, rather than just tucked away in circular file #13 never to be seen again. (All such amendments were suggested by that obnoxious intellectual-constitution-quotin' Ron Paul crowd anyway, as no true believer in the heavenly-granted supremacy and divinely-inspired wisdom of the State GOP would dare question their perfectly written platform.)
But the crowd had already enjoyed enough of that dreadfully long meeting. Gosh, they must have been there for a whole 40 minutes already, and their hindquarters musta been all sore and itchy by then. We certainly don't want to waste up to 5 more precious minutes to hear what about a third of the audience had proposed. They're just the "newcomers" anyway.
Definition: "Newcomers" means "infiltrators" in party hackspeak. After all, these "new" people had only been voting Republican for most (if not all) of their lives, what do they know?
So even that small, symbolic gesture was defeated by the Pachyderm party-loyalist majority. Not that it made any difference, but I was cheered by the fact that I'd managed to at least elicit a single win for "Nay" that day. Too many "Ayes" had me dizzy from all the bobblehead votes that preceded it.
But to be serious for a moment: It says a lot when a party is too scared to even take a few short minutes to hear the opinions of many (not just a few, even if still a technical minority). Whenever you see someone, and especially a group of people, stick their fingers in their ears, close their eyes, and start chanting "blah, blah, blah" quietly to themselves - you know that "they" know "they're" wrong, and are just too afraid to hear the truth. It is the classic sign of impending doom of any organization, when the powers-that-be have their heads stuck firmly...
...In the sand.
Y'all should be ashamed of yourselves. Next time, bring your brain or stay at home.
Most sincerely,
Bruce Arnold
disgruntled republican
McDonald County, Missouri
21 February 2008
Washington DC March via the "Ozarks Express"
Ron Paul's "Grand March" on D.C. is still in the planning stages at this time, so we are also just starting to plan our trip. Here's what we have so far...
The plan:
We have an opportunity to plan some very low-cost travel options, but we need to know how many are interested right now...
We've been given a very affordable option to use standard shuttle buses with W/C lifts, that seat 18-20 adults comfortably.
We plan to offer "fare & rooms" as a package deal and sell advance tickets. A PAIR of tickets (for a couple sharing a room) could be as low as $390 (only $195 per person). This would include all transportation and lodging costs, plus simple refreshments during the trip. Anyone needing a single ticket (not sharing a room) could buy one for approx. $280. We will also likely offer discounts for minors/children sharing rooms with their parents.
Because of the travel time (approx. 20 hours including scheduled rest stops approx. every 2 hours), we will likely be leaving Springdale, Arkansas very early in the morning the day before the rally - and make a quick pickup of passengers in Missouri along the way. Then we travel all day and arrive on the outskirts of D.C. late that evening and check in to a hotel. We bus to the rally the next morning and have plenty of time the remainder of the day for everyone to sightsee and have dinner. The bus can make return trips during this time to the motel for anyone tired and wanting to rest, then come back to the rally parking area for a final pickup later that evening. We all return to the hotel that night and get a good sleep before heading back home very early the next morning.
For cost comparisons: Airfare prices on Expedia show that the prices currently range from $300-$400 per person - not counting the taxi or car rental to get you back and forth from the airport and the rally, overnight parking, or your hotel costs ($100+ per night for rooms in the DC area). Amtrak costs are about the same, and require several extra days travel time. Greyhound bus rates are nearly the same as our "bus travel expense" (actually slightly higher), but the trip is much longer, with numerous stops along the way, and you still have to get to the Rally and hotels from the bus stations.
This is all just a rough estimate, as it is too early to set costs in stone (we will need to know the exact date of the March to be certain). But it gives us all something to work with and talk about among all our local Ron Paul Meetup groups.
It would be helpful if we knew now about how many folks are interested, given the above information and approximate costs. To make this as easy as possible for everyone in all the different Meetup groups in our area, There is a simple signup "pledge" here:
http://www.pledgebank.com/ozarksexpress
If you're serious about making this trip, please take a minute to add your name and email address to the pledge at the link above.
If you're not ready to pledge just yet, but want to get updates, the easiest way to do this is to subscribe to the "Ozarks Voters For Ron Paul" email digest. (Enter your email address in the box provided on the left.)
Because this is a "low-cost whirlwind non-stop trip" We're calling it "The Ozarks Express" - perfect for those of us on a budget that want to take part in this historic rally but can't afford a more luxurious and/or time-consuming option.
If there is enough interest we will also plan a second bus that will take an extra couple of days with a more relaxed schedule and some extra perks - but the cost will of course be a bit higher - primarily because of the additional hotel expenses. Once the date for the D.C. Rally is set in stone, we'll need to see exactly how much interest there is in each option.
But if you pledge for the "Ozark Express" trip but later decide to go on the longer trip, that will be perfectly fine. Right now we are still in the early planning stages so all things are possible. We just need to start finding out what our people want to do at this point.
Your comments and suggestions to this post are encouraged!
The plan:
A fun, inexpensive, and quick group bus trip
to the D.C. March & Rally
to the D.C. March & Rally
We have an opportunity to plan some very low-cost travel options, but we need to know how many are interested right now...
We've been given a very affordable option to use standard shuttle buses with W/C lifts, that seat 18-20 adults comfortably.
We plan to offer "fare & rooms" as a package deal and sell advance tickets. A PAIR of tickets (for a couple sharing a room) could be as low as $390 (only $195 per person). This would include all transportation and lodging costs, plus simple refreshments during the trip. Anyone needing a single ticket (not sharing a room) could buy one for approx. $280. We will also likely offer discounts for minors/children sharing rooms with their parents.
Because of the travel time (approx. 20 hours including scheduled rest stops approx. every 2 hours), we will likely be leaving Springdale, Arkansas very early in the morning the day before the rally - and make a quick pickup of passengers in Missouri along the way. Then we travel all day and arrive on the outskirts of D.C. late that evening and check in to a hotel. We bus to the rally the next morning and have plenty of time the remainder of the day for everyone to sightsee and have dinner. The bus can make return trips during this time to the motel for anyone tired and wanting to rest, then come back to the rally parking area for a final pickup later that evening. We all return to the hotel that night and get a good sleep before heading back home very early the next morning.
For cost comparisons: Airfare prices on Expedia show that the prices currently range from $300-$400 per person - not counting the taxi or car rental to get you back and forth from the airport and the rally, overnight parking, or your hotel costs ($100+ per night for rooms in the DC area). Amtrak costs are about the same, and require several extra days travel time. Greyhound bus rates are nearly the same as our "bus travel expense" (actually slightly higher), but the trip is much longer, with numerous stops along the way, and you still have to get to the Rally and hotels from the bus stations.
This is all just a rough estimate, as it is too early to set costs in stone (we will need to know the exact date of the March to be certain). But it gives us all something to work with and talk about among all our local Ron Paul Meetup groups.
It would be helpful if we knew now about how many folks are interested, given the above information and approximate costs. To make this as easy as possible for everyone in all the different Meetup groups in our area, There is a simple signup "pledge" here:
http://www.pledgebank.com/ozarksexpress
If you're serious about making this trip, please take a minute to add your name and email address to the pledge at the link above.
If you're not ready to pledge just yet, but want to get updates, the easiest way to do this is to subscribe to the "Ozarks Voters For Ron Paul" email digest. (Enter your email address in the box provided on the left.)
Because this is a "low-cost whirlwind non-stop trip" We're calling it "The Ozarks Express" - perfect for those of us on a budget that want to take part in this historic rally but can't afford a more luxurious and/or time-consuming option.
If there is enough interest we will also plan a second bus that will take an extra couple of days with a more relaxed schedule and some extra perks - but the cost will of course be a bit higher - primarily because of the additional hotel expenses. Once the date for the D.C. Rally is set in stone, we'll need to see exactly how much interest there is in each option.
But if you pledge for the "Ozark Express" trip but later decide to go on the longer trip, that will be perfectly fine. Right now we are still in the early planning stages so all things are possible. We just need to start finding out what our people want to do at this point.
Your comments and suggestions to this post are encouraged!
06 February 2008
"Truth is Treason in the Empire of Lies"
The Revolution: A Manifesto
by Ron Paul
(Hardcover due to be released April 30.
Pre-order at Amazon.com today.)
GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul's eagerly awaited new book, "The Revolution: A Manifesto" is already rising to the top of the charts in pre-release sales. The Ron Paul Revolution among millions of dedicated Americans from every age, socioeconomic, ethno-cultural background is a true political phenomenon.
From the book preface:
Every election cycle we are treated to candidates who promise us "change," and 2008 has been no different. But in the American political lexicon, "change" always means more of the same: more government, more looting of Americans, more inflation, more police-state measures, more unnecessary war, and more centralization of power.
Real change would mean something like the opposite of those things. It might even involve following our Constitution. And that's the one option Americans are never permitted to hear....
With national bankruptcy looming, politicians from both parties continue to make multi-trillion dollar promises of "free" goods from the government, and hardly a soul wonders if we can still afford to have troops in - this is not a misprint - 130 countries around the world. All of this is going to come to an end sooner or later, because financial reality is going to make itself felt in very uncomfortable ways. But instead of thinking about what this means for how we conduct our foreign and domestic affairs, our chattering classes seem incapable of speaking in anything but the emptiest platitudes, when they can be bothered to address serious issues at all. Fundamental questions like this, and countless others besides, are off the table in our mainstream media, which focuses our attention on trivialities and phony debates as we march toward oblivion.
This is the deadening consensus that crosses party lines, that dominates our major media, and that is strangling the liberty and prosperity that were once the birthright of Americans. Dissenters who tell their fellow citizens what is really going on are subject to smear campaigns that, like clockwork, are aimed at the political heretic. Truth is treason in the empire of lies.
There is an alternative to national bankruptcy, a bigger police state, trillion-dollar wars, and a government that draws ever more parasitically on the productive energies of the American people. It's called freedom. But as we've learned through hard experience, we are not going to hear a word in its favor if our political and media establishments have anything to say about it.
If we want to live in a free society, we need to break free from these artificial limitations on free debate and start asking serious questions once again. I am happy that my campaign for the presidency has finally raised some of them. But this is a long-term project that will persist far into the future. These ideas cannot be allowed to die, buried beneath the mind-numbing chorus of empty slogans and inanities that constitute official political discourse in America.
That is why I wrote this book.
~ Ron Paul
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