Ron Paul - the William Wallace for a New Age
For a long time now Americans have been led to believe that the government is the only way that we can solve all of our societal ills. We allow the government to grab control of our very lives and mandate to us as to what behavior acceptable. It all starts with the government funding certain programs which are deemed to be important to our societal cohesiveness. In fact, social programs which the government contributes to, soon become controlled by the government and is then subjected to the dictates of politicians with an agenda contrary to the best interest of the American public.
We have seen in many election cycles where all of the candidates will promise "Real Change." They speak of how Washington is corrupt, but they are part of the corruption which is in politics and they have no intention of changing anything. Americans have become accustomed to the lies and the broken promises espoused by politicians. This is something which should never have been tolerated and we find ourselves in a state of apathy which is only going to lead to acquiescence, and eventually slavery.
Those that are in power will rule over us and it is because we were not diligent and did not hold our representatives accountable for their actions. However, there is one man that has emerged which wants nothing more than to lead us to freedom. However, some seem to be hesitant, and yes, even frightened to make the leap into true and meaningful change.
Ron Paul is the man to initiate these real changes and his voting record speaks louder for his character, than any man can. If nothing else Ron Paul has been consistent and has stood by his convictions and when one actually researches his stance on the issues, it is very difficult to disagree with him, unless you simply choose to misrepresent his positions.
This is something we have been witnessing in the media, as well as, by other candidates. At first, it was a matter of not mentioning his name. Nevertheless, his popularity has made that next to impossible anymore. Now, it is time to assassinate his character and misrepresent what his message is. This was evidenced by McCain's attack during the last Republican debate, when Senator McCain tried to equate a non-interventionist policy to enabling of the rise to power by Hitler.
The problem in America which Ron Paul sees and is trying to fight against is the subjugation of the American people through deceptive and treasonous actions on the part of those that we trust to represent us. One example might be NAFTA, which was not a benefit to the American people and it was never intended to be. Nevertheless, the politicians that had a vested interest in seeing it come to fruition sold it to the American public as a great boon to the economy. Apparently, they were not talking about the American economy or the American worker. By the way, it was a by-partisan effort which sold out the American people.
We have come to a point in our country's history where we are no longer a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, but we are instead ruled over by a political socio-elite class which has decided to subjugate the will of the people for their own. Much like in the movie "Braveheart," starring Mel Gibson, we find that there are many men which are willing to cast in their lots with the enemies of freedom in order to gain some semblance of power and wealth.
Whenever I hear Ron Paul speak, I hear that great quote from the movie in my mind. "If you lead men to freedom, they will follow you, even I will follow." All of the candidates know what the people want and that is why they are able to deceive us with their words. However, there is one man which has stood for his beliefs even against fierce opposition from those that call themselves allies. He has never blinked, he has never flinched and he shows no fear. That is simply because, "While you act uprightly, you are confident."
In retrospect, I can say from the bottom of my heart that I will follow no other man and I will not cast my ballot for any other candidate than the man which I believe I can trust to look after my best interest and deliver on that promise of freedom. That man is Ron Paul and I am not alone, because there are many others which feel the way I do.
Published by Nicholos Poma B.S.
Nick Poma holds a Bachelor of Science and Information Technology degree. He has served in the United States armed forces as a 31U, Tactical Communications Specialist, from 1983 to 1989 and then again from 20... View profile
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41 Comments
Post a CommentI know, I was just teasing because you put a link to your article in my comments section. I just found it funny, sorry if you think I was being mean, it was not my intention, I was just playing around. By the way, I do understand your position, but I believe that sometimes the government should excersize a more hands off approach, and only when there is a wrong done, or an injustice, or in cases of a national emergency should they step in to try and intervene.
Nice piece. I apologize for not clarifying. It is not the man personally that I disagree with, but his hands off approach to all economic affairs including the fair tax and gold standard proposals which are flawed in my view.
Ron Paul is going to be speaking in Shreveport on Monday. I will be attending. I want to hear what he has to say. I have found that CNN seems to run all the other candidates speeches, but have yet to see one on Ron Paul (of course, I may have missed it if they did air one). At this point, I want to see a political candidate that sticks to thier word. I rather doubt that any are capable of that, but stranger things have happened. I think that a smaller federal government is long over due. Hell, this country fought a couple of wars over government and we still haven't gotten it right. I'm tired of watching the government slowly become a totalitarian state. It frightens me that there are laws on the book that allow the president to declare a state of emergency and stop elections. (These laws are presidential decrees which have been on the books since WWII and which Bush has taken steps to further).
This whole revolution is something I could NOT disagree with more.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/412000/why_i_can_not_support_ron_paul_for.html
I am looking into those allegations. I do not think that it has any foundation in truth, but you never know and I would not tolerate it if it is true.
I don't remember, did William Wallace hate blacks and Jews too?
Good talking to you as well--and one thing I definitely agree with you on is that Ron Paul is a man of integrity, and he is very logically consistent on most issues--unlike his fellow republican opponents. I may not agree with his objectivist ideas, but I certainly respect the man and his campaign, to the point that I found myself getting angry at the way the others mocked him in their last debate. If only other politicians were more like Ron Paul, who honestly lays his cards on the table.
Continued... Government and make them accountable to the people once again. As far as Ron Paul being a long shot you are probably right but I wouldn't count him out just yet. At least he is making people awaire and is educating people as to what our politicians have been up to and what America really needs and he hasn't taken a red cent from special interest groups while doing so. It was nice talking to you BTW!
Paul you stated, "his ideas are even more reviled by the establishment than my proposition of public financing, etc." I couldn't agree more!
You also stated, "So, if you want a practical solution to our problems, you should support grassroots efforts toward things like instant runoff voting and public financing, because those are ideas with a decent chance of becoming reality..." the only problem I have with this is, all politicians (in both party's) have been paying lip service to this for years on end and nothing has changed. With that being said, wouldn't you like to see a man of his word elected rather than these bullshit artists we are now burdened with win the most important elected position our country has? Wouldn't you rather see a man in office that truly is for a smaller Federal Government and has voted that way all his political career? Wouldn't you rather see a man with integrity win the presidential seat? I know I would! If for no other reason than to reign in the Federal
I agree with your assessment of our current dilemma--but my point is that Ron Paul's proposed solutions would create an even worse situation, and his ideas are even more reviled by the establishment than my proposition of public financing, etc. The chances of Ron Paul winning are far smaller than the possibility of at some point having a publicly financed federal campaign system. In fact, there are already a couple of states that have instituted public financing for their state elections. So, if you want a practical solution to our problems, you should support grassroots efforts toward things like instant runoff voting and public financing, because those are ideas with a decent chance of becoming reality, unlike, quite frankly, the possibility of Ron Paul ever occupying the oval office.