What if tomorrow morning you woke up to headlines that yet another Chinese drone bombing on U.S. soil killed several dozen ranchers in a rural community while they were sleeping? That a drone aircraft had come across the Canadian border in the middle of the night and carried out the latest of many attacks? What … Continue reading “Instead of Bombs and Bribes,
Let’s Try Empathy and Trade”
Ron Paul
Ron Paul is a former Republican congressman from Texas. He was the 1988 Libertarian Party candidate for president.Instead of Bombs and Bribes,
International Bailout Brings Us Closer to Economic Collapse
Ron Paul expresses outrage over the IMF
Hold the Torturers Accountable
Or else we’ll all be held accountable, says Rep. Ron Paul
Stop ‘Helping’ Af-Pak
We can’t afford another war, says Ron Paul
Imagine an Occupied America
Listen to Ron Paul. Click the play button below. Imagine for a moment that somewhere in the middle of Texas there was a large foreign military base, say Chinese or Russian. Imagine that thousands of armed foreign troops were constantly patrolling American streets in military vehicles. Imagine they were here under the auspices of … Continue reading “Imagine an Occupied America”
The Draft: Just Say No
Much has been made by the new administration of the idea of national service and volunteerism. While service to one’s community is certainly admirable, it is not the federal government’s place to "encourage" or promote volunteerism. Moreover, there are troubling signs that national service could transition from voluntary to mandatory, or de facto mandatory, such … Continue reading “The Draft: Just Say No”
Gaza Resolution One-Sided and Unwise
Editor’s note: The following is Rep. Ron Paul’s statement on H. Res. 34, "Recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States’ strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process." Madame Speaker, I strongly oppose H. Res. 34, which was rushed to the floor with almost no prior … Continue reading “Gaza Resolution One-Sided and Unwise”
Obama’s Opportunity
Our interventionist foreign policy stands ready to be put on a new course with the new administration. Unfortunately, it seems the new administration is likely to continue the mistakes of the past. I’ve often discussed interventionist foreign policy and the resulting blowback. The current administration’s foreign policy, I’m afraid, has created a huge impetus for … Continue reading “Obama’s Opportunity”
Whose Iraq Predictions Have Come True?
On Sept. 10, 2002, I asked 35 questions regarding war with Iraq. The war resolution passed on Oct. 16, 2002. Now today, as some of my colleagues try to reestablish credentials regarding spending restraint, I want to call attention to my 18th question from six years ago: “Are we willing to bear the economic burden … Continue reading “Whose Iraq Predictions Have Come True?”
How Foreign Policy Affects Gas Prices
We’ve heard how the value of the dollar affects gas prices – and indeed the price of everything. I was pleased that my request for a hearing on such was granted by the Financial Services committee and we were able to hear some very informative testimony. Certainly domestic policies, regarding off-shore oil drilling bans, ethanol … Continue reading “How Foreign Policy Affects Gas Prices”