http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/rlc-forum/ en-us Sun, 3 Jan 2010 18:07:14 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2420068/posts I'm about to publish the below article and would appreciate any pre-publication feedback: ---------------------------------------------------- "We support the maintenance of a sufficient military to defend the United States against aggression. The United States should both abandon its attempts to act as policeman for the world and avoid entangling alliances. We oppose any form of compulsory national service." -Platform of the Libertarian Party Nicely worded. But in most libertarian minds this gets translated into "get out of Iraq, get out of Afghanistan, let Iran develop nuclear weapons, and don't ever fight a battle on the enemy's turf." In the minds of voters,... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2420068/posts#comment Sun, 3 Jan 2010 18:07:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2418311/posts In its recent look back on the first ten years of the century, Time Magazine proclaimed the period to be "the decade from hell." The editors made their case based on what they saw as the signature events of the last ten years, notably the ravages of terrorism, failed wars, and a global financial crisis. Taken together, these factors produced an era that Time is convinced will be remembered as one of the low points in our history. As the media hates to dwell on the negative, the commentary was rife with notes of optimism about pending recovery. It could... Campaign for Liberty http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2418311/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:02:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2418259/posts FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul's son has officially entered the GOP Senate primary in Kentucky. Rand Paul's campaign manager turned in the candidacy papers and a $500 check to the secretary of state's office on Wednesday afternoon. AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2418259/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:26:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2418257/posts I was a Ron Paul supporter in the 2008 campaign for the presidency, and I made no apologies about it. Ron Paul was the candidate at the time that supported a smaller government, individual liberties and the Constitution closer than any other candidate. By far, he was the small government candidate. Others, especially conservatives, would often say that they support many of Paul’s positions, but… Either his voice was too “high and whiny”, or they viewed his position on America’s foreign policy to be “wacko” and “crazy”. The going phrase at the time, and still today, is that Ron Paul... Small Gov Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2418257/posts#comment Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:21:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2417116/posts CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A former governor who is attracting attention from backers of Ron Paul’s presidential campaign is headed to New Hampshire. Republican Gary Johnson, who served as New Mexico’s governor from 1995 to 2003, will speak at a forum Jan. 23 organized by the Republican Liberty Caucus of New Hampshire. AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2417116/posts#comment Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:36:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2416619/posts How much more evil does Islam have to visit upon the West before the West finally decides to decently fight back? How many more attempted massacres of 289 innocents, like Christmas Day over Detroit? How many more successful massacres like Bali (10/12/02), Madrid (3/11/04), London (7/7/05), Mumbai (7/11/06), Mumbai (11/26/08), and New York (9/11/01)? Does anyone seriously doubt that the Muslims are fanatically determined -- at the very least -- to set off simultaneous suitcase nuclear bombs in Washington DC and New York City? The likelihood here is they will succeed! The West ought to hate Islam. We ought to... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2416619/posts#comment Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:34:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2416196/posts Last week on Christmas Eve, after many backroom deals were made, the Senate passed the healthcare reform bill with a strictly partisan vote. I was pleased that my colleagues in the GOP are on the right side of this bill. Although this vote was a major step in healthcare reform becoming reality, they still have to reconcile the Senate bill with the House-passed version in conference committee. This could prove even more difficult and costly than the Senate vote. There was a little bit of controversy surrounding one particular Senator who was initially against the bill, but then, coincidentally, a... U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, 14th District http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2416196/posts#comment Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:19:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2415928/posts No one in the freedom movement today disputes that the Federal Reserve is the source of many of our economic woes. Where disagreement arises is in defining the precise nature of the Fed and the source of its capacity to create the harm it does. Many who support gold money and free enterprise claim that the Federal Reserve is a "private corporation" run by capitalist mega-financiers. This I believe to be mistaken. The Federal Reserve, in my opinion, should not be classified as a private corporation. It should be termed a government-run fascist cartel. There are several important reasons for... The Daily Bell http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2415928/posts#comment Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:26:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2415613/posts A pro-life conservative women's political action committee that promotes what it calls "biblical values" has endorsed Bowling Green eye doctor Rand Paul for U.S. Senate. A pro-life conservative women's political action committee that promotes what it calls "biblical values" has endorsed Bowling Green eye doctor Rand Paul for U.S. Senate. In a statement released Wednesday, Concerned Women for America called Paul a "strong man of faith and of conviction." Paul is seeking the GOP nomination for the seat held by fellow Republican Jim Bunning, who is retiring. Beverly LaHaye, founder and chairman of the Concerned Women PAC, cited Paul's financial... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2415613/posts#comment Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:59:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2415383/posts The atrocities just keep coming from Muslims. No outrage or horror is too much for them. They never let up. Yesterday's Northwest Airlines flight #253 from Amsterdam to Detroit is just the latest. But keep checking the headlines, folks -- tomorrow it could easily be something new and worse. In the latest incident, 278 passengers could have been spectacularly slaughtered in mid-flight near Detroit. Fortunately, the jihadi failed. This time. But the lack of a ghastly bloodbath over the American heartland -- courtesy of the followers of Islam -- wasn't for lack of intent or desire. Give them credit: Muslims... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2415383/posts#comment Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:15:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2415243/posts The same grassroots energy that propelled Ron Paul from a little-known Congressman to a force in the presidential primaries now seems to be transferring to his son in his Senate run in Kentucky. Public Policy Polling's (D) latest survey shows him easily ahead of Secretary of State Trey Grayson, who was recruited by the national party after Sen. Jim Bunning (R) was pressured not to seek re-election. Republican Primary Election Matchup Paul 44 Grayson 25 Und 32 Real Clear Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2415243/posts#comment Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:48:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2414775/posts “What seems to be a GOP victory at first may well become another liberal victory in the long term. Unless Parker Griffith (formerly D-AL, now R-AL) starts voting like a true fiscal conservative, Alabama could be stuck with another entrenched Big-Government Republican Congressman.” “Welcome to the party, Parker. Here’s an electronic copy of the Constitution. Read it well, as you will have to continue to dodge us if you continue to disregard it.” Republican Liberty Caucus http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2414775/posts#comment Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:08:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2414749/posts Earlier today the US Senate passed a sweeping new law of mind-numbing complexity and bureaucracy which dictates a vast government take-over of the medical industry, and which is likely to devastate virtually the entire health care sector. All these new government schemes, scams, mandates, and dictates just about gaurantee that health care costs will skyrocket, health care quality will plummet, and people will die like flys. Together with the recent, various, industry-wide "bail-outs," and economic "stimuluses" of the past two years, Big Brother has really hammered us in at least three different ways. It would have been far, far better... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2414749/posts#comment Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:21:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2413214/posts In the rush to pass the so-called “healthcare reform bill,” U.S. Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) stamped his feet and held his breath until he extracted his presents from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. One such gift exempts Nebraska from paying the $45 million dollar increase in Medicaid imbursement costs. Nelson was the 60th Democrat to get his stocking stuffed. Smart parents know not to give in to petulant children trying these shenanigans. If we gave kids everything they demanded, our family budget would be as busted as last year’s toy under the couch. You know, the one with batteries that... Terri McCormick For Congress http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2413214/posts#comment Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:44:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2412613/posts Last week the House overwhelmingly approved a measure to put a new round of sanctions on Iran. If this measure passes the Senate, the United States could no longer do business with anyone who sold refined petroleum products to Iran or helped them develop their ability to refine their own petroleum. The sad thing is that many of my colleagues voted for this measure because they felt it would deflect a military engagement with Iran. I would put the question to them, how would Congress react if another government threatened our critical trading partners in this way? Would we not... U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, 14th District http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2412613/posts#comment Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:24:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2411880/posts 2010 Voter Guide | U.S. Congressional Candidate Survey 1 | Tax Increase/Cap and Trade — will tax energy consumption to combat “global warming.” 2 | “Hate Crimes” legislation — allows 2 identical crimes to be prosecuted differently if one victim is homosexual, a cross dresser or transsexual. 3 | Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA) — gives homosexual and transsexual individuals protected class status in the workplace. 4 | REPEAL of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) — the repeal of the only federal law that prevents homosexual “marriage” from becoming legal across the country 5 | Government Health Care —... Illinois Family Institute Survey http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2411880/posts#comment Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:47:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2411566/posts Liberty Republicans need to think about strategies to counteract the cooptation of the revived liberty movement that Rockefeller or Progressive Republicans will attempt. The Tea Party movement’s explosion shows that liberty Republicanism can succeed. As well, the failure of Rockefeller Republicanism under the Bush administration might keep big government Republicans from success, especially when we liberty Republicans refuse to cooperate with them. Because the Tea Party movement is composed of many fine and well meaning but inexperienced activists, it is susceptible to the same tactics that coopted the libertarian movement in 1980. If a Progressive Republican calls himself a “libertarian”... Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2411566/posts#comment Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:52:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2411173/posts I don't think Barack Obama has a clue when it comes to dealing with nuclear North Korea or almost-nuclear Iran. I think the chances of him successfully dealing with them -- and significantly diminishing their considerable threat against Western Civilization -- is virtually nil. These guys are going to be terrorizing us for a long time to come, unfortunately. The President really needs to ask himself: Why would a criminal state -- or Communist or Muslim tyranny -- ever "unclench their fist?" That's all they've got! That's how they live and thrive! That deadly fist is who and what they... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2411173/posts#comment Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:24:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2410190/posts People often mistake being named Time’s “Person of the Year” as an honor, but that men as sinister as Adolph Hitler, Josef Stalin and Rudy Giuliani have all been given the title suggests otherwise. According to Time, the award is primarily a recognition of influence and by that measure the 2009 selection of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke makes sense. Explains Time, the Fed is “an independent government agency that conducts monetary policy, which means it sets short-term interest rates - which means it has immense influence over inflation, unemployment, the strength of the dollar and the strength of your... American Conservative http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2410190/posts#comment Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:55:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2408790/posts confess. I am a racist of the most nefarious caste. Indeed, a garden variety racist, I am not; I have not wasted my time with the intolerance of other races; I never understood the point of advocating industrial racism at a governmental level; I do not believe my race is necessarily superior to another. No, sir, my racism breaches the boundaries of decency. I am a racist of the most malefic sort. I disagree with almost the entirety of Barack Obama's performance so far as president. I am white, Barack Obama is black, I disagree, and that, according to the... www.jimbyrd.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2408790/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:43:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2407529/posts Last week, in the name of protecting the little guy from Wall Street, the House passed HR 4173 to increase the little guy’s false sense of security in the financial system. This mammoth piece of legislation would massively increase government regulation and oversight in the banking industry under the misguided reasoning that more government could have stopped faulty lending practices, when in actuality it caused them. This bill would also greatly increase the powers of the Federal Reserve, which too many in Congress still see as savior rather than perpetrator in this mess. One silver lining is that the amendment... U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, 14th District http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2407529/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:27:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2406830/posts Science Fraud and the Wisdom of Karl R. Popper In the debate on global warming, and the wholesale fraud regarding climate, the wisdom of Karl Popper is sorely missing. It was Popper who defined what is science, and what is not Science. Popper was held in high regard by most of the Science Establishment in the later half of the 20 th Century, including the most revered Albert Einstein. To learn more about true science and phony science click here Bye-Bye Sweet Liberty http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2406830/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:59:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2405366/posts Professor Hamilton's equivocation of "prostate surgery treatments" to male birth control has, at this point in her article, relegated her to the bowels of abject ignorance, and her philippic starving for authenticity and factualness. Generally, when a male has "prostate surgery treatment," his prostate is removed because it is cancerous. This generally leaves him sterile, but so does the barring of funding for the surgery, as Professor Hamilton suggests, since generally all men left to die of prostate cancer become sterile after death, the ultimate birth control measure. This is an interesting parallel, nonetheless, since untreated ovarian cancer in women... www.jimbyrd.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2405366/posts#comment Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:41:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2404964/posts Earlier today in Oslo, Norway, President Barack Obama finally, formally accepted his Nobel Prize for "peace." But where are the internationally-acclaimed prizes for "liberty" and "justice"? These are far worthier goals -- far loftier ideals. Politically speaking, and in other ways too, what the world needs above all else -- today and always -- is individual liberty and universal justice! If the Nobel Committee is going to embrace questionable, unworthy goals and dubious, lowly ideals, why not sink all the way down to giving out renowned awards for international "security," or even multinational "stability"? Clearly there are times when peace... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2404964/posts#comment Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:36:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2402352/posts If anyone still doubted that this administration’s foreign policy would bring any kind of change, this week’s debate on Afghanistan should remove all doubt. The President’s stated justifications for sending more troops to Afghanistan and escalating war amount to little more than recycling all the false reasons we began the conflict. It is so discouraging to see this coming from our new leadership, when the people were hoping for peace. New polls show that 49 percent of the people favor minding our own business on the world stage, up from 30 percent in 2002. Perpetual war is not solving anything.... U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, 14th District http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-rlc/2402352/posts#comment Mon, 7 Dec 2009 22:13:29 GMT