Ron Paul on MLK, Jr.’s Legacy of Freedom

BUSINESSWIRE.COM ^ | 20 JANUARY 2008 | RON PAUL STATEMENT

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul today issued the following statement reflecting on the struggle for civil rights and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. :

“It is especially fitting that we take the time to reflect on one man’s struggles to defend our Constitutional freedoms during this primary election season. January 15 was the birthday of the great freedom fighter, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and on Monday, we honor him nationwide for his sacrifice and love of liberty for all people.

“To me, the timing is more than a coincidence. The American people, regardless of color or creed, have the opportunity to choose a candidate who will uplift the ideals for which Dr. King fought—and died.

“The fight for freedom—the preservation of our civil rights—is the fight of our lives. Sadly, after Dr. King’s passing we are faced with a violation of our civil rights in the same vein as Jim Crow: The Patriot Act. I have stood against this and all unconstitutional violations of American’s civil rights, and will continue Dr. King’s charge as President.

“Dr. King would be disappointed in our current administration for more than its continued disregard for civil rights, as he stated ‘a nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.’ We need to change our interventionist foreign policy, and take care of our brothers and sisters at home. Our nation is in a crisis: we are spending billions on war overseas while those around us are suffering and losing jobs, homes, and hope. It is inexcusable; we must solve the economic crisis at home and bring hope to America.

“Dr. King’s heroic actions should resonate with us today, as we recognize that our votes strengthen the fight for our civil rights. Liberty is the true antidote to racism, and freedom-- limited, constitutional government devoted to the protection of individual rights—can uplift us all.”

Dr. Ron Paul is a ten-term Texas congressman seeking the Republican nomination for President of the United States.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Here's the Troofer/white supremacist/Code Pinker honoring Dr. King.

[GovernmentIsTheProblem]

Ron Paul Moneybomb:
last updated: 01/21/08 01:18 AM EST
total raised today: $87,256
donations today: 931
donors today: 674
new donors today: 175

Brief Overview of Congressman Paul’s Record:

He has NEVER voted to raise taxes.
He has NEVER voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has NEVER voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has NEVER voted to raise congressional pay.
He has NEVER taken a government-paid junket.
He has NEVER voted to increase the power of the executive branch.

He DOES NOT participate in the lucrative congressional pension program (!!)

He RETURNS a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every yea

[rineaux]

The money is coming in.

http://ronpaulgraphs.com/

[sinanju]

“Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign Committee
Jesse Benton, 703-248-9115”

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Right over the (earth-friendly) dry cleaners (formerly the Fish Store). Next to Casual Adventure outdoor and camping and one over from Legion Post 139.

Across the street from the supermarket.

And someone please tell those damn vagrants that Labor Finders has moved their offices.

[Laptop_Ron]

Well, he kinda needed this after that business with his newsletter or whatever that publication of his was.

“‘a nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.’”

What the f*** are “programs of social uplift” supposed to be? Is this Ron Paul or Hillary? Spiritual doom????

[murphE]

Just over $102,000. I’ll check back in the AM

[rineaux]

I have “link envy” (post 3) now. LOL

[sinanju]

And if you prefer to volunteer for a less obvious jew-hater, Hillary HQ is but a ten-minute walk away next to the Ballston metro on the top two floors of the former INS annex.

They took the sign down from out front after TownHall.com’s Mary Katherine Ham carried out an ambush visit w/camera crew in tow a few weeks back.

No matter, everyone comes and goes via the back way anyways.

I tell ya’ the old neighborhood hasn’t seen this much political excitement since summer ‘77 when the last of the local brownshirts marched in the Fourth of July parade.

“Hardly a man is now alive...”

[incindiary]

I love the 'don't steal, the government hates competition' pic. :-D

Btw - I've posted this a couple times before, but in regard to today's moneybomb, please click here. A little video I made, a tribute to two champions of liberty.

[GovernmentIsTheProblem]

Paul is not a Jew hater.

That’s just ridiculous.

Bush on the other hand wants to give the Palestinian terrorists their own state and funds and arms them.

[rineaux]

Paul has over 120K and going this am. 257 new donors as well.

Should be a very good day.

[factmart]

Ron Paul is a nut job and anyone who would waste a vote on him is too.

[rineaux]

148K dollars raised in a few hours. He should have another 4 million dollar day.

Guess lots of us americans are nut jobs.

Donate here https://www.ronpaul2008.com/donate/

Give what you can.

[incindiary]

I love to see that line vertical. :-]

[rineaux]

Too funny.

[incindiary]

The Hope Anthem

Would you listen to a poet?
Or a prophet journal all this world's injustice?
Or try and stop it?

Can you feel the comin' change?
Though Hell is here today,

Hope is on its way.

[rineaux]

Like the song. Heard it the other day on another site.

He has some talent.

[rineaux]

Here is the youtube version with images. Just in case you have not seen it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYjF0T-V22s

[incindiary]

Same here. For some reason I like it more now, than when I first heard it. There's another rp song (hip hop) that I like a lot too, it's on myspace. I'll go find the link.