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The Libertarian Party rejects President Bush’s claims that the “Protect America Act” needs to be made permanent, citing that the bill fails to live up to its name and only limits American civil liberties. The controversial Act that was passed by Congress last August altered the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and legalized the Bush administration’s warrantless wiretap program, which many civil liberties organizations had strongly protested. “Every American should be fundamentally opposed to the ‘Protect America Act,’” says Shane Cory, executive director of the Libertarian Party. “Despite its catchy name, the Act does nothing of the sort.”
Full release http://www.lp.org/media/article_520.shtml
“On September 19, Congressman Ron Paul introduced a bill, outlawing restrictive ballot access laws for minor party and independent candidates for the U.S. House. He had previously introduced this bill in past sessions of Congress. Before he had done so, a somewhat more comprehensive bill had been introduced by Congressman John Conyers (D-Michigan), in 1985, 1987 and 1989. Also during the early 1990’s, the bill had been introduced by Congressman Tim Penny (D-Minnesota, no longer in Congress).”
“Article One of the U.S. Constitution explicitly gives Congress the authority to override state election laws pertaining to Congressional elections. Ron Paul’s bill does not yet have a bill number.”
From Ballot Access News http://www.ballot-access.org/
Interesting profile on the Ron Paul Movement:
“The message of liberty is the driving force behind this developing Ron Paul juggernaut. It seems that Americans are just starting to respond to this wake up call from a 72 year old doctor that is also a congressman from Texas. ”
“Ron Paul voted against the patriot act and has been a critic of expanding the federal government’s ability to use wiretaps without judicial oversight and of search warrants non-specific to any given location, nor subject to any local judicial oversight. ”
“He has also opposed so called “sneak and peek” warrants enabling federal authorities to search a person’s home, office, or personal property without that person’s knowledge.”
“Paul voted against forced vaccinations of American citizens against small pox. ‘The government should never have the power to require immunizations or vaccinations.’ ”
“Unlike his likely Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, Paul also opposed the war in Iraq and said that it was not constitutional to go to war without a Declaration of War from congress. A proponent of what he calls a non interventionist responsible foreign policy, Paul says if elected that he will bring the troops home from Iraq.”
Complete article @ http://usadaily.com/Article.cfm?articleID=92295
“Today’s resignation by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is a welcomed conclusion to what will be seen as a dark time for justice in America,” says Shane Cory, executive director of the Libertarian Party. “We wish Mr. Gonzales the best in any endeavors he pursues outside of government.”
“The tenure of Gonzales as Attorney General has represented a sad decline for what should be a respected government organization that is tasked with upholding the law,” Cory continued.” more @ http://www.lp.org/media/article_515.shtml
Ronald Reagan laid out the issue in 1964 - Freedom or Statism. In 2008 that is still the issue
A top U.S. military officer in charge of co-ordinating the U.S. war effort in Iraq said yesterday that it makes sense to consider a return of the draft to meet the U.S. military’s needs.Lieutenant-General Douglas Lute, said the all-volunteer military is serving “exceedingly well” and the administration has not decided a draft is needed.
But in an interview with National Public Radio, he said, “I think it makes sense to certainly consider it, and I can tell you, this has always been an option on the table.”
Ron Paul warned us all of this possibility back in November but it never made the headlines.
Continued http://www.gambling911.com/Ron-Paul-Draft-081207.html
“Americans are justifiably concerned over the government’s escalating intervention into their freedom to choose what they eat and how they take care of their health. ”
“The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in order to comply with standards dictated by supra-national organizations such as the UN‘s World Food Code (CODEX), NAFTA, and CAFTA, has been assuming greater control over nutrients, vitamins and natural health care providers to restrict your right to choose the manner in which you manage your health and nutritional needs.”
What Rep. Paul Has Done:
Rep. Paul has consistently voted in favor of, and cosponsored, the Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment, which would have barred the DEA from spending any money to raid or arrest medical marijuana patients and caregivers in the states that allow the medical use of marijuana.
What Rep. Paul Has Said:
From The Marijuana Policy Project http://granitestaters.com/candidates/ron_paul.html
Cable TV’s premier tech show presents an in-depth interview with Ron Paul on Internet censorship, regulation, and “net neutrality.” In two parts.
“Plans are afoot for a great expansion of the hemp industry.” So proclaimed the Department of Agriculture in its rousing 1942 movie, “Hemp for Victory”, which urged farmers to rally to the cause.
“American farmers would love to grow hemp,” proclaims The Economist. “North Dakota, which in 1999 became the first state to allow industrial hemp farming, has taken the lead. This week two farmers from Iowa filed a lawsuit to force the DEA to issue permits to grow hemp; the farmers had applied for permits back in February, thus far to no avail. Ron Paul, a Texas congressman and presidential candidate, could win over farmers in Iowa because of his pro-hemp lobbying. In February he introduced a bill in Congress that would allow Americans to grow it.”