Jack Hunter offers some sobering thoughts on Ron Paul’s current lead.
Carol Paul: “Run like your ten points behind.”<>
Pentagon Says Iran is protecting itself from attack
The latest statement from the U.S. Department of Defense is a sure blow to many GOP candidates (except Ron Paul). GOP candidates blasted Paul in recent debates for saying that Iran could not hurt Israel. Congresswoman Bachmann viciously attacked Paul for stating that we should not intervene on Israel’s behalf. Paul made the case that Israel can defend herself. Bibi Netanyahu agrees by saying that Israel does not need America’s democracy or troops.
The U.S. Department of Defense says that “Iran’s nuclear program and its willingness to keep open the possibility of developing nuclear weapons is a central part of its deterrent strategy.” The Iranians want to ensure their survival against other smaller nations around them. They do not have the capacity to do Israel any harm.
The reality is this report may change the perspective of some, but doubtlessly it will be thrown aside as another useless piece by the many of the bellicose neo-conservative movement.<>
Frum Found Wanting…Again
Conor Friedersdorf, not a libertarian conservative by any stretch, believes Paul is the best candidate…which leads me to believe Paul is the only one suitable to draw independent votes.<>
Hayek on Central Banking
I doubt whether it has ever done any good, except to the rulers and their favorites…money is certainly too dangerous an instrument to leave to the fortuitous expediency of politicians. –F.A Hayek, Choice in Currency
Quoted in “End the Fed”, 6.
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The Paul/Bachmann Showdown
Iran may indeed be a threat, but there are other ways to approach this threat than war, including working to bring Iran into the global economy, giving them a stake in the peace and prosperity of the world economy. The far greater threat, as Paul warned, is a costly and destructive overreaction.
Besides, Iran won’t nuke Israel or anyone else. The same threat of mutually assured destruction that applied in the Cold War applies in the Middle East conflict.
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Thomas Woods’ Challenge to Mark Levin
I want you to find me one Federalist, during the entire period in which the Constitution was pending, who argued that the president could launch non-defensive wars without consulting Congress. To make it easy on you, you may cite any Federalist speaking in any of the ratification conventions in any of the states, or in a public lecture, or in a newspaper article – whatever. One Federalist who took your position. I want his name and the exact quotation. {read the entire article}
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National Review pretends Ron Paul does not exist
This is a terrific display of true scholarship and truth-telling. On the other hand, National Review should repent of their lies.
