Ron Paul 2012 Podcast

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - June 10th thru June 16th

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:04:04 +0000

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - June 10th thru June 16th. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Sen. Rand Paul on FNC’s America’s Newsroom: Benghazi an outpost in arms running? (6/9)

(5:45) Slate Magazine: Rand Paul Threatens to Sue Feds Over NSA Leaks . (6/10)

(6:48) Rand Paul on The Sean Hannity Show: Obama is “the world’s biggest hypocrite.” Video archived at Mofo Politics. (6/10)

(15:55) Sen. Rand Paul Wants a Lawsuit Against Phone Taps - FBN’s Eric Bolling says he would join on Varney & Co.. (6/10)

(20:21) Sen. Rand Paul calls NSA spying an ‘utter, frank hypocrisy’ on Fox News’ Hannity. (6/10)

(30:11) Mr. & Mrs America Turn in Your Phone Records - Infowars’ David Knight on Rand Paul’s idea for class action lawsuit. (6/11)

(39:54) Glenn Beck talks with Bill O’Reilly about the NSA, Rand Paul, and more. (6/11)

(47:39) Is the NSA monitoring emails? Senator Rand Paul on FNC’s O’Reilly Factor. (6/11)

(54:28) Roger Hedgecock: Rand Paul says a place will be found for illegals. (6/12)

(1:02:30) Steve Deace: Libertarians were right, conservatives should have listened to their warnings. (6/11)

(1:23:23) Rand Paul, Ron Paul, Dr. Charles Krauthammer and John Boehner all react differently to the NSA Whistleblower. KIRO 770 AM’s (Seattle, WA) David Boze talks about what should happen next. (6/12)

(1:28:49) Rand Paul explains to Michael Medved how NSA snooping violates your 4th Amendment rights. Video compliments of YouTube User: bxtidre7. (6/12)

(1:43:23) Michael Savage: Ted Cruz and Rand Paul will flame out just like Michele Bachmann. Video archived at Mofo Politics. (6/12)

(1:45:07) Rand Paul on CNN’s The Lead - “There’s A Credibility Gap With The Intelligence Agencies They LIED To Us!” Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (6/12)

(1:54:33) Sen. Rand Paul speaks about the war against Christians at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Luncheon - Video archived at C-SPAN . (6/13)

(2:11:42) Michael Savage goofs on Rand Paul for being short: “Elevator shoes” - Video archived at Mofo Politics. (6/14)

(2:12:47) What are the Chances Rand Paul Could Be Elected President? Charles Goyette joins Stansberry Radio. (6/13)

(2:30:39) Senator Rand Paul discusses individualism, freedom, and national security on the Hoover Institution’s Uncommon Knowledge. (6/14)

(3:10:05) Will Rand Paul’s Amnesty Support Cost Him 2016 ? J. Russell George and William Gheen in Infowars Live with Alex Jones. (6/14)

(3:28:53) Senator Rand Paul Keynote Speaker at Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School. Video by YouTube User: BLWarriors. (6/14)

Politics of Freedom Update - June 8th thru June 14th

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:41:44 +0000

Ron Paul made waves this week, being among the very first voices to support NSA leaker Edward Snowden and openly admitting his concern for the whistleblower’s life. Senator Rand Paul did not let us down, either, spearheading a call for legal action against the National Security Agency. Snowden’s revelations aren’t a surprise to any of us who are familiar with the nature of the modern national security state. In fact, the media has built a convenient straw-man for the public to debate with the government’s 100 million Verizon subscriber general warrant- ostensibly an extraordinary measure taken in the days immediately after the Boston bombing. The corporate media is admittedly self-censoring in consultation with the federal government. It’s been nice to have such a nice excess of audio to choose from for once! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Current TV’s Cenk Uygur responds to the NSA cell phone scandal: ‘Barack Obama is a liar!’ (6/6)

(3:51) NSA Constitutional Violations? Judge Andrew Napolitano with FNC’s Geraldo Rivera. Video by YouTube User: Mass Tea Party. (6/8)

(11:43) The Ron Paul Institute’s Executive Director Daniel McAdams talks with Guillermo Jimenez on Traces of Reality Radio. (6/8)

(39:06) Government Online Spying on Citizens - JBS CEO Art Thompson’s weekly news video update. (6/10)

(49:54) MSNBC’s Tamara Hall: “We Know That Snowden Donated To Ron Paul” (E-VIL!) Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (6/10)

(1:02:49) Sen. Paul on The Laura Ingraham Show: If Sen. fails to strengthen immigration bill it will be DOA in the House. (6/10)

(1:13:37) AM 680 WRKO’s (Boston, MA) The Kuhner Report – Ron and Rand reactions to NSA Spying. Video by YouTube User: ReallyBigSomething. (6/10)

(1:37:30) DHS Insider: Its about to Get Ugly. Doug Hagmann talks with Glenn Beck. (6/10)

(1:47:19) Author and Researcher Jim Marrs talks with Mike Adams about How to Protect Yourself from The NSA on The Alex Jones Show. (6/10)

(2:04:13) Judge Napolitano on Fox News’ Studio B: NSA Leaker Is an “American Hero.” (6/10)

(2:09:47) Jeff Rense & Constitutional Attorney Jonathan Emord - NSA, PRISM, & Our Loss of Privacy. (6/10)

(2:26:27) Sen. Rand Paul on CBS News’ This Morning: I’m leaving my phone at home. (6/11)

(2:32:23) NSA: Dark Side of the Government. Mike Church for Founder’s Television. (6/11)

(2:38:50) Rand Paul To Fight NSA In Supreme Court – Cenk Uygur for The Young Turks. (6/11)

(2:45:07) Overcoming The Media’s Spreading of Stupidity – Ben Swann on The Peter Schiff Show. (6/11)

(3:05:48) House lawmakers to be briefed on NSA snooping - Rep. Justin Amash weighs in on FNC’s Your World with Neil Cavuto. (6/11)

(3:12:55) Ron Paul says that supporters of the NSA’s actions are justifying dictatorship. David Boze reacts on KIRO Radio 770 (Seattle, WA). (6/11)

(3:27:44) Ron Paul on NSA spying – I Told Ya So - Kristan T Harris joins The Rundown Live. (6/11)

(3:33:30) Mike Church: The American Sheeple Have Been Asking For the Surveillance State! (6/12)

(3:37:02) Ron Paul says that NSA leaker Edward Snowden may be the target of a government drone strike – WGSO 990 AM’s (New Orleans, LA) Jeff Croere takes calls and Emails on Ringside Politics. (6/12)

(3:48:07) Judge Napolitano Reacts to Ron Paul’s ‘Worries’ About Snowden Drone Strike on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom. (6/12)

(3:53:29) Glenn Greenwald with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes: “The Grounds On Which He Called For My Prosecution Was An Outright Fabrication.” Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (6/12)

(4:07:20) Thomas Massie talks NSA spying and government lying on 55KRC’s (Cincinnati, OH) Brian Thomas Show. (6/12)

(4:25:43) Sen. Rand Paul talks to FNC’s Neil Cavuto about plans to file lawsuit over NSA snooping. (6/12)

(4:34:45) MSNBC’s Chris Matthews: Ron Paul is losing his “marbles”, spreading “paranoia”? Video archived at Mofo Politics. (6/12)

(4:36:09) Can You Trust Google and Other Companies With Your Private Information? Judge Nap on FNC’s Fox & Friends. (6/13)

(4:39:11) Rand Paul announces legal challenge to NSA surveillance programs at RandPAC press conference in Washington. Video coverage via CBS News. (6/13)

(4:41:24) NECN: Rand Paul’s NSA rebukes could help or hurt in 2016. (6/13)

(4:42:37) Alex Jones revisits Ron Paul’s warnings to the House of Representatives from 1984. (6/14)

Ron Paul Gives Update on War in Syria for the Ron Paul Institute (6/14/2103)

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:27:46 +0000

On Friday, Ron Paul Institute Founder and CEO Ron Paul spoke out against the escalation of US intervention in Syria. Now that the administration has supposedly verified the small-scale use of chemical weapons against western-backed ‘rebels’, this opens the door to no fly-zones, increased arming of anti-government militants and the like. The Obama administration’s policy is beginning to look awfully familiar to those of the Bush administration, as Dr. Paul notes: “fixing the intelligence and facts around the already determined policy. And Congress just goes along, just as they did the last time.”

Ron Paul on FBN’s Money with Melissa Francis (6/11/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:11:03 +0000

On Tuesday, former Rep. Ron Paul spoke with Fox Business’ Melissa Francis about the NSA spying scandal. Dr. Paul expressed concern that Snowden’s life could be in emminent danger as the administration and the intelligence agencies could assassinate the whistle-blower- perhaps with a drone!

Dr. Ron Paul on MSNBC’s The Daily Rundown (6/11/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:36:21 +0000

Former Texas Rep. Ron Paul has become one of the few defenders of Edward Snowden, and the limited government supporter is praising the NSA leaker’s actions as heroic. While conceding that Snowden’s actions were “probably illegal,” the two-time Republican presidential candidate said on Tuesday’s The Daily Rundown that Snowden, and others willing to reveal secret government programs were needed to curtail government growth. Dr. Paul made a rare appearance on MSNBC, speaking with morning anchor Chuck Todd.

Ron Paul on New York’s News Talk Radio 77 WABC with Geraldo Rivera (6/11/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:31:58 +0000

The government is storing possibly your phone calls and emails to protect our national security. Are you ok with that? News Talk Radio 77 WABC’s (New York, NY) Geraldo Rivera asks this and more to former Representative and Presidential Candidate Ron Paul.

Dr. Ron Paul joins the Scott Horton Show (6/10/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:30:17 +0000

Retired Congressman Ron Paul discusses the unsurprising revelations of massive government spying on Americans; why “truth is treason in an empire of lies;” the Republican leadership’s support for Obama’s spying programs; Rand Paul’s 4th Amendment Restoration Act and class action lawsuit; and the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity

C4L Chairman Ron Paul speaks with CNN’s Piers Morgan (6/10/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:27:40 +0000

Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul told CNN’s Piers Morgan why he feels NSA leaker Edward Snowden has done a “great service” to the nation. Dr. Paul made the statement that “Obama Should Send Snowden a Thank You Note - We’re Getting Transparency He Promised”! Complete video is compliments of YouTube User: OnlyWaxing.

Former Congressman Ron Paul speaks to Newsmax TV’s Kathleen Walter (6/10/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:22:01 +0000

On Monday, former GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul called the Obama administration’s secret surveillance of Americans’ phone calls “very dangerous.” Dr. Paul, currently the chairman of the Campaign for Liberty, told Newsmax TV that he is concerned about the public’s right to privacy and enforcement of the Fourth Amendment, saying, “It’s a very, very serious matter and very, very dangerous, and the abuse has been going on for a long, long time. If the people don’t wake up it’ll get a lot, lot worse.”

Texas Straight Talk - Government Spying: Should We Be Shocked? (6/10/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:19:05 +0000

In his Texas Straight Talk column for the week of June 10th, former Rep. Ron Paul reacted to the NSA whistleblower Eric Snowden’s leaks on rampant government spying. The former Congressman reminds us that these programs were, in fact, authorized by the Patriot Act. Moreover, reports of these very programs have been leaking out for years! Don’t let the advocates of the total national security police state downplay the breadth and scope of US government spying on the domestic population- it’s only the tip of the iceberg. Video compliments of YouTube User: RonPaulCC2012.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - June 3rd thru June 9th

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:06:21 +0000

After his fabulous performance at the Reagan Library last week, Senator Rand Paul heard the call for the defense of civil liberties again with the NSA/Verizon whistle-blower’s revelations. The Senator is once again pitted against the necons, represented by John McCain and Lindsay Graham, as the federal government scandalous policies continue to come to light. Once again, conservative voices who once gave the administration the benefit of the doubt in all things “national security” seem to be solidly in the civil libertarian camp- save the usual suspects: Bill Krystol, Charles Krauthammer and Ann Coulter. Will neoconservative militarism still be attractive in a Republican primary? Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) The Mighty 1290 KOIL’s (Bellevus, NE) Tony Stiles talks about Rand Paul’s run for president in 2016 with Mike Salvi. (3/30)

(14:56) Senator Rand Paul speaks at Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park, CA. (6/2)

(33:47) Rand Paul aggressively courting Evangelicals to Win Over GOP Establishment. Biggets Bogon Emitter on the Bogosity Podcast. (6/3)

(36:55) Rand Paul pushes for legalization of industrialized hemp in new farm bill. David Knight reports for the Infowars Nightly News. (6/3)

(39:25) NewsRadio 740 KTRH’s (Houston, TX) Michael Berry talks about comments from Senators John McCain and Rand Paul on opposite sides of the invade every country debate. (6/4)

(1:08:17) Romney In Utah For Economic Summit In Park City with Chris Christy, Paul Ryan, and Rand Paul. Report by KUTV2 (CBS - Salt Lake City, UT). (6/5)

(1:10:39) Rand Paul says He Wanted to Like Obama - HuffPost Live’s Mike Sacks talks with Sam Stein. (6/5)

(1:12:41) Liberal Pundit TJ Walker: Rand Paul Says He Wanted to Like Obama. Really?? (6/5)

(1:14:27) Susan Rice promotion: Sen. Paul questions Obama’s judgment on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom. (6/5).

(1:19:57) KPRC AM 950 (Houston, TX) / SiriusXM host Janine Turner talks with Rand Paul. Audio archived on SoundCloud. (6/6)

(1:35:12) Rand Paul says the president has been struggling and Rice is another example of bad choices - KIRO Radio’s David Boze with “Rapid Fire” segment. (6/6)

(1:39:20) Sen. Paul talks about Susan Rice, Immigration, and the Obama Scandals on The Mike Huckabee Show. (6/6)

(1:47:44) Yahoo News interview: Rand Paul says NSA phone records seizure saps Obama’s ‘moral authority.’ (6/6)

(1:50:35) Do Politicians All Agree Wiretapping Is In the Peoples Interest? Cenk Uygur for The Young Turks. (6/7)

(1:55:21) John McCain: Rand Paul Already Proved Wrong On Terrorism By Boston Bombings. Video by YouTube User: Les Grossman. (6/9)

(1:56:11) Government surveillance programs unconstitutional? Rand Paul Reacts on Fox News’ FNS. (6/9)

(2:09:01) Patriot Act under fire on Capital Hill - Kaity Tong for PIX11 News (New York, NY). (6/9)

(2:10:50) GOP lawmakers split on supporting NSA surveillance. Discussion on MSNBC’s Weekend with Alex Witt. (6/9)

(2:13:15) The Huffington Post’s Abby Huntsman covers Rand Paul’s reaction to the NSA scandal. (6/10)

(2:20:28) Steve Deace on Leadership and Why is the ruling class attacking Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, and Mike Lee but not Marco Rubio? (6/10)

(3:19:54) John Smart and Anita Finlay discuss Rand Paul and his attempts to court the Libertarian vote as a means to wooing the left. (6/4)

Dr. Ron Paul is Interviewed for the Peak Prosperity Podcast (6/9/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:23:18 +0000

On Sunday, Ron Paul joined Chris Martenson of PeakProsperity.com to record an interview for the Peak Prosperity Podcast. The former Congressman and Presidential candidate made the case in favor of self-reliance and personal responsibility, rather than authoritarian government. In Dr. Paul’s assessment, Washington is too committed to deficit spending and the debt-based economy – both operationally and philosophically – to expect it to embrace a more fiscally-responsible model without a forcing crisis (which he believes is coming). The two spoke about the destructiveness of the Federal Reserve, the necessity of precious metals for one’s portfolio, and more!

Politics of Freedom Update - June 1st thru June 7th

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:40:15 +0000

There still isn’t much going on on the Ron Paul front, but there’s always developments regarding the Politics of Freedom. The scandals continue to mount in Washington, as Americans are beginning to realize that their government isn’t just dysfunctional, but criminal! The latest NSA spying revelations- thanks to Ron Paul supporting whistle-blower Edward Snowden- are only the tip of the iceberg. But they prove the credibility that Ron Paul has deserved all along for his skepticism of government and the larger national security state/military-industrial complex. Rand Paul and the rest of the liberty movement must be able to capitalize upon this, politically. It is time that real transparency (not PR for public consumption), government reform and anti-corruption measures become the priority for all Americans- left, right and center. Meanwhile, the annual Bilderberg group meeting convened in northwest suburban London, England. Much continues to be made about Paypal founder and Bilderberg member Peter Theil’s support for the 2012 campaign- as if this one man compromised the entire operation! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Judge Napolitano: Armed Federal Agents Patrol Tea Party Rallies - Video compliments of YouTube User: xBehindthetruthx. (5/31)

(3:42) Shock Poll for Liberals: People Want Less Government! Stephen Green, Scott Ott, and Bill Whittle in the latest edition of PJTV’s Trifecta. (5/31)

(8:00) Peter Schiff updates viewers on Economic Developments - Fed’s Advisory Council Admits We’re Screwed. (6/1)

(28:00) Young Republicans Aim To Revitalize GOP. NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Alex Smith (National Chair for College RNC) on All Things Considered. (6/3)

(32:59) Did Roosevelt Goad Japan Into Pearl Harbor Attack? JBS CEO Art Thompson’s weekly news video update. (6/3)

(43:46) Alex Jones: ‘US government at war with truth tellers’ - AJ talks about the death of Aaron Schwartz on Iranian Press TV. (6/3)

(49:08) Supreme Court: Police Can Take DNA Swabs of People Under Arrest. Fox News judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano reacts on Varney & Co.. (6/3)

(53:28) Jesse Ventura Rants On Bradley Manning, IRS, And Suing Navy SEAL’s Widow With A Skeptical Piers Morgan. Video archived at Mediaite.com. (6/3)

(1:05:11) Ralph Nader on Democracy Now: “I agree with Ron Paul [who said] We need more Wiki-Leaks!” (6/4)

(1:18:18) Rand Paul Appeals To Young Voters, GOP Strategist Says. Republican strategist Kristen Soltis Anderson on HuffPost Live. (6/4)

(1:21:27) Sen. Rand Paul talks about the Administration’s ‘culture of corruption’ on FNC’s Hannity. (6/4)

(1:29:37) Rep. Justin Amash at The Leadership Institute’s Wednesday Wake-Up Club Breakfast - Video by YouTube User: Zavier Bicott. (6/5)

(1:57:21) Congressman Massie Speaks on House Floor. Video compliments of YouTube User: campaignforliberty. (6/5)

(1:58:30) What Does South Carolina’s Ground Breaking Nullification Bill Actually Do? Radio host Mike Church analyses for Founder’s TV. (6/5)

(2:04:18) Catherine Timms of CampusReform.Org talks with Congressman Justin Amash. Video Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. (6/5)

(2:08:06) Sen. Ted Cruz at 2013 America’s Future Foundation Summer Leadership Dinner: “Ron Paul appealed to youth through principle, even though he’s “not Brad Pitt”! Video Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. (6/5)

(2:25:16) Mike Church: The NSA Data Center Demands A Vigilant Citizenry… Forget Concealed Carry, Time For Open Jihad Carry! (6/6)

(2:30:51) Explosive: Glenn Greenwald Reveals To CNN’s Jake Tapper How Democrats In Revolt Against NSA Spying. Video archived at Mediaite.com. (6/6)

(2:37:04) Senator Rand Paul joined Glenn Beck to talk about IRS scandal to Samantha Power to the new immigration reform bill. (6/5)

(2:52:28) Andrew Napolitano, Shep Smith Rail Against NSA Spying on FNC’s Studio B: ‘Slippery Slope Is Covered in Grease.’ (6/6)

(2:55:48) Rep. Thomas Massie talks with Reason Magazine’s Nick Gillespie about Govt Surveillance, IRS Scandal, and D.C.’s Diet of Turd Sandwiches. (6/7)

(3:39:34) Oliver Knox interview’s Sen. Rand Paul in an exclusive interview for Yahoo! News. (6/7)

(3:48:56) Michael Savage covers the Dangers of Bilderberg 2013 and New World Order. Video by YouTube User: MichaelSavage4Prez. (6/3)

(3:50:33) Elitist Mouthpiece Andrew Kakabadse Spins Bilderberg 2013 and How Elite Power Shapes the World for The International Business Times. (6/4)

(4:02:48) AMTV’s Christopher Greene: CONFIRMED - Bilderberg 2013’s Peter Thiel was Ron Paul’s Largest Campaign SuperPAC Donor. (6/6)

(4:07:46) Alex Jones Speaks to thousands at Bilderberg 2013! WeAreChange video at Infowars.com. (6/8)

Dr. Ron Paul joins CNN’s Anderson Cooper (6/6/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:35:32 +0000

Ron Paul appeared on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 to talk about the US government’s collusion with corporate America and the telecoms to data mine the people’s digital effects. Dr. Paul says the government reportedly monitoring Americans’ phone and digital records is a destruction of liberty: “You’ve Got To Watch The Power Of Government! Power In Government Is Almost Always Abused!” Video compliments of YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M.

Former Rep. Ron Paul speaks with Fox Business’ Neil Cavuto (6/6/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:30:34 +0000

On Thursday, former Rep. Ron Paul called into FBN’s Cavuto to talk with Neil about the latest revelations about the NSA collecting citizens’ phone records. The C4L Chairman condemned the seizure of the American people’s private communications as a failure of government institutions and a disregard for Constitutional protections.

Ron Paul on Fox News Radio with Alan Colmes (6/5/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:22:04 +0000

Former Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) spoke with Fox News‘ Contributor Alan Colmes about foreign policy, taxation and the IRS scandal. Dr. Paul declared that Attorney General Eric Holder should not still be in office and that he the IRS should be abolished.

Texas Straight Talk: Iraq Collapse Shows Bankruptcy of Interventionism (6/3/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:38:24 +0000

In this week’s Texas Straight Talk column, former Rep. Ron Paul notes the most violent week in Iraq over the past five years. Ironically, our elected representatives are in the process of overthrowing the Syrian government as we speak, which will unleash a humanitarian disaster of its own! The rosy predictions by those in government are always proven a failure, as politicians view what is possible without regard for the consequences of their interventionism. Video compliments of YouTube User: RonPaulCC2012.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - May 27th thru June 2nd

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:28:48 +0000

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - May 27th thru June 2nd - Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) James T Harris discusses Rand Paul defending Apple on KQTH 104.1 FM (Tuscon, AZ). (5/23)

(13:10) Rand Paul Declares Everywhere is a Scandal - Video compliments of YouTube User: tjwalker. (5/24)

(15:23) National Security Roundtable discusses Rand Paul interview on ABC News’ This Week. (5/26)

(24:57) Obama Care - Rand Paul the Comic! Hannity Video of the Day - Video by YouTube User: brolance.

(26:48) ObamaCare - New Physician codes presented by Rand Paul on Texas Overnight KRLD (Dallas, TX). Video by YouTube User: RadioShotsSports. (5/28)

(29:25) MSNBC’s Martin Bashir: Paul, Cruz, Gohmert proving Bob Dole right on state of GOP. (5/28)

(34:43) Steve Deace - why it’s hard to coalesce the conservative base in a Republican primary: starring Rand Paul. (5/28)

(50:21) The fact-checking is in and Rand Paul wasn’t even making fun of Obamacare in the comedy routine we played yesterday! KIRO-AM’s (Seattle, WA) The John Curley Show with Andrew Walsh. (5/29)

(54:08) Helping Syrian rebels a dangerous risk - CNN Column by Rand Paul, as read by Bill Burroughs. (5/30)

(1:02:19) Reason Magazines’ Matt Welch Discusses Rand Paul vs. John McCain on MSNBC’s All In With Chris Hayes. (5/30)

(1:14:59) Sen. Rand Paul Heads to Silicon Valley - WSJ.com’s Danny Yadron reports. (5/30)

(1:18:39) An Interview with Rand Paul. Video compliments of YouTube User: ReaganFoundation. (5/31)

(1:24:47) A Reagan Forum with Rand Paul - Video compliments of YouTube User: ReaganFoundation. (5/31)

(2:16:15) CFR Wants Rand Paul to Join Them - Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt. (5/31)

(2:20:58) All things 2016 - The Daily Rundown’s guest host Luke Russert on MSNBC. (5/31)

(2:27:07) Rand Paul - What good is he? The Pizza Guy calls in, defends Rand on Free Talk Live. (5/31)

(2:36:51) Big Al Korelin and Jeff Deist discuss Rand, Hillary and 2016 on Liberty Express Radio. (6/1)

Politics of Freedom Update - May 25th thru May 31st

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 22:56:06 +0000

There might not be a ton of Ron Paul related coverage, but there’s certainly alot of other interesting news and analysis. This week’s update is nearly five hours of liberty news and politics. There’s never a quiet moment with all the administrations scandals teaching the American people the nature of big government. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous - By Brett Veinotte From School Sucks Podcast #041. (4/22)

(11:44) The Resident: How 47% of Congress Became Millionaires- RTAmerica’s Lori Harfenist reports. (5/13)

(15:30) Rand Paul at Foreign Affairs Committee Syria Legislation Markup: You Will Be Voting To Fund And Send Arms To The Allies Of Al-Qaeda. (5/21)

(32:23) Congressman Walter Jones talks with Al Korelin about the AP reporter situation, Benghazi, and the IRS. (5/25)

(58:38) Dr. Gary North Discusses The Ron Paul Curriculum on The Robert Wenzel Show . (5/26)

(1:36:05) Dennis Tubbergen interviews Congressman Justin Amash on The Everything Financial Radio Show. (5/26)

(1:49:36) Sen. Rand Paul talks drones, the IRS scandal, and immigration on ABC News’ This Week. (5/26)

(1:56:55) Sen Rand Paul Claims Obama Is Losing Moral Authority To Lead - Video by YouTube User: Massteaparty. (5/27)

(2:02:45) Rep. Justin Amash addresses Plainfield Charter Township’s 10th annual Memorial Day. Video by YouTube User: BC Pizza Belmont. (5/27)

(2:10:40) Who’s Behind Media Deceptions? JBS CEO Art Thompson discusses several examples. (5/27)

(2:19:18) ‘Seeking Vengeance?’ Judge Napolitano Calls Out DOJ Over Gibson Guitar Raid on FNC’s America Live. (5/28)

(2:24:42) Glenn Beck on Rand Paul’s hilarious Obamacare slam. (5/28)

(2:32:04) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check: Sen. McCain visits rebels in Syria, Congressman questions al-Qaeda ties. (5/28)

(2:35:36) Adam Kokesh talks about his arrest and his plans for July 4th on The Alex Jones Show. (5/29)

(3:07:14) Conservative Activist Phillis Schlafly Advises GOP: Ignore Hispanics, Go For White Voters Instead - Is She right? Video archived at Mediaite.com. (5/29)

(3:08:29) Judge Napolitano on Fox News’ Happening Now~ AG Eric Holder Under Investigation. (5/29)

(3:11:49) MSNBC Promoting Conspiracy Theories? Rachel Maddow on the FBI’s killing of Ibragim Todashev. (5/30)

(3:30:19) Obama’s SEAL Team 6 Coverup - Posted by Kris Zane for The Western Center for Journalism. (5/30)

(3:43:02) Daniel Larison, senior editor at The American Conservative, discusses Rand Paul’s opposition to US intervention in Syria on The Scott Horton Show. (5/30)

(3:53:36) The Future Of The GOP - The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR. (5/30)

(4:14:48) Ben Swann on Fox News with Megyn Kelly - Video compliments of YouTube User: djgabrielpresents. (5/31)

(4:20:24) Pressure Points: The Electronic Concentration Camp. John W. Whitehead discussed the emerging police state for The Rutherford Institute. (5/31)

(4:25:30) 84WHAS’ (Louisvile, KY) Mandy Connell speaks to Congressman Thomas Massie about GMO’s, and other scandals in Washington. (5/31)

(4:37:32) Rand Paul tells Fox Business’ John Stossel: Austerity Doesn’t Pass Smell Test. (5/31)

(4:42:15) The Brainstorm – Should Ron Paul Get RonPaul.com? Win the Web internet marketing podcast. (5/31)

Former Congressman Ron Paul talks with Lew Rockwell (5/28/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:33:05 +0000

In the latest episode of The Lew Rockwell Show, Ron Paul talks to Lew about what we all need to know- particularly in the areas of homeschooling, war and banking.

Texas Straight Talk: ‘Common Core’ Nationalizes and Dumbs Down Public School Curriculum (5/27/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:30:41 +0000

In his most recent Texas Straight Talk column, former Rep. Ron Paul addresses the national implementation of the Common Core curriculum for the nation’s public schools. This standardization of the public school system is merely makes it easier for politicians and education officials to look successful due to their ever lowering the academic standards for the next generation. The Department of Education and their globalist friends will enact more social engineering through their control of the schools, which shows us more than ever the need for any and all alternatives to public education. Video compliments of YouTube User: RonPaulCC2012.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - May 20th thru May 26th

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:23:09 +0000

Senator Rand Paul has become a media sensation- he’s a conservative Republican spokesman for virtually any policy issue that is raised. He has maintained his massive media presence since the drone filibuster by being one of the top attack dogs against the Obama administration’s growing list of scandals. Where Congressman Paul was the point man for criticism of the Federal Reserve and Keynesian economic policy, his son is a go-to-guy for cirtuall This past week, Sen. Paul made an impassioned argument against the US Senate’s adversarial stance against Apple, an American success story that happens to pay very little in corporate taxes. The right-wing media covered this favorably- as you will hear in this update. The Senator also continued his pre-campaign visits to early primary states- having spoken in Concord, New Hampshire. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Rand Paul says GOP must embrace diversity - WMUR-TV’s (ABC - Manchester, NH) James Pindell breaks down the Senator’s visit. (5/21)

(2:15) Sen. Paul Defends Apple at Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee - Part 2. Transcript and Video at Paul.Senate.gov. (5/21)

(8:43) Sen. Paul on Fox News’ Your World with Neil Cavuto: ‘Someone has to be fired’ over IRS scandal. (5/22)

(10:55) AM 680 WRKO’s (Boston, MA) Howie Carr: Sen. Paul Stands Up For Apple. (5/21)

(37:36) Rand Paul calls out Congress during Apple’s hearing on it’s corporate taxes - The Michael Berry Show on NewsRadio 740 KTRH (Houston, TX). (5/21)

(48:38) Rand Paul signals opposition to Rubiocare on The Mark Levin Show: “How do you expect us to vote for it?” Video archived at Mofo politics. (5/21)

(56:13) Sen. Rand Paul: ‘Audit the Fed’ on CNBC’s Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo. (5/22)

(1:05:10) Tip of the Hat Wag of the Finger - “Senators Mitch and Chong.” Comedy Cental’s Stephen Colbert being a Establishment Stooge. (5/22)

(1:07:38) Rand Paul On Gitmo, IRS Scandal, Debt Ceiling, Immigration And Tax Reform - Hannity Radio. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (5/23)

(1:23:08) Sen. Rand Paul: Obama’s speech is a ‘misdirection campaign’ - FNC’s Eric Bolling in for Hannity. (5/23)

(1:31:15) Hemp Legalization - Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul Gang Up On GOP. Report by HuffPost Live. (5/24)

(1:34:07) Sen. Rand Paul talks with Aaron Klein about IRS, AP, Benghazi scandals. (5/27)

(1:41:45) Rand Paul on Benghazi, Drones - KIRO 97.3 FM’s (Seattle, WA) David Boze Morning Show. (5/28)

(1:52:05) Parody Song - “Stand By Your Rand” - David Boze from AM 770 KTTH in Seattle. Video b YouTube User: mynorthwest. (5/29)

Politics of Freedom Update - May 18th thru May 24th

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 29 May 2013 10:20:42 +0000

I hope that those of you who continue to subscribe still continue to enjoy the audio I am able to find and post. It is getting harder most of the time to find Ron Paul related audio to post, despite that he has regular speaking engagements and several active organizations in the works. As a result, the weekly update is heavier on Rand Paul audio coverage than I’d prefer- given that the Senator has his own weekly interview, speech and media coverage update that I post. I haven’t seen any broadcast interview with Dr. Paul for about three weeks, and the man hasn’t been on tv for about a month! In the meantime, I always do my best to follow the news of the day, featuring voices relevant to the liberty movement. Luckily, Reps Amash and Massie continue to impress (although the Western Michigan media market isn’t particularly robust). Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Advisor Doug Wead: Rand Paul Now Leads Liberty Movement. (4/9)

(7:15) More Sounds from the Sovereign Man Offshore Tactics Workshop that Simon Black held in Santiago, Chile, featuring Ron Paul, Nigel Farage, Jim Rogers. Video compliments of Vimeo User: Ronmamita. March 30 - April 1, 2013.

(14:27) Stossel’s Take: War Against The Little Guy. Video compliments of YouTube User: RonPaulCC2012. (5/18)

(19:05) Judge Andrew Napolitano on FBN’s The Tom Sullivan Show ~ Can The Government Be Trusted? Video by YouTube User: RonPaulCC2012. (5/18)

(27:12) Mickey Fulp shows off the Mulligan Mint’s Ron Paul silver coin at the Metals and Minerals Investment Conference in NYC. Video compliments of Vimeo User: Coins for the Cause. (5/13)

(27:56) Adam Kokesh discusses his armed march on Washington D.C. with Fox News’ Juan Williams and Chris Stirewalt. Video archived at Mofo Politics. (5/18)

(32:39) JBS CEO Art Thompson with Weekly News update, Behind the Headlines- IRS Has Long History of Political Harassment . (5/20)

(41:13) Rand Paul & Reince Priebus at Concord, NH Press Conference. Video compliments of YouTube User: Jon Hopwood. (5/20)

(43:14) Rand Paul talks about the New Hampshire Primary before NHGOP’s Liberty Dinner. Video by YouTube User: Jon Hopwood. (5/20)

(44:35) Rand Paul speaks at the New Hampshire Republican Party’s Liberty Dinner. Video compliments of YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (5/20)

(1:06:45) Rand Paul visits NH for GOP fundraiser - Lauren Collins reports for New England Cable News. (5/20)

(1:10:01) KET’s Bill Goodman talks with U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie about the issues topping the congressman’s priority list and how they will impact the nation and Kentucky. (5/21)

(1:38:15) Millennials may be growing fed up with politics, period - Minnesota Public Radio’s The Daily Circuit. (5/21)

(2:15:15) Ken Suitter and Brent Stafford talk about the two party duopoly and Ron Paul’s 2012 campaign on Paradigm Shift Radio. (5/21)

(2:28:54) Sen. Paul Calls for Senate Democrats to Pass a Budget Without Procedural Tricks. (5/21)

(2:35:41) Reality Check Exclusive with Ben Swann: Cincinnati agent giving orders in IRS scandal? Coverage at WXIX-TV (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH). (5/21)

(2:40:15) It Wasn’t Political, Right? Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly and Bernie Goldberg criticized Candy Crowley’s hatchet-job interview with Rand. (5/21)

(2:46:04) Sen. Paul Defends Apple at Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee - Part 1. Transcript and Video at Paul.Senate.gov. (5/21)

(2:50:26) Rush Limbaugh gives Rand Paul some love for defending Apple. Video archived courtesy of Mofo Politics. (5/21)

(2:55:42) NextNewsNetwork: Will Rand Paul Join the CFR? Neocon Jacob Heilbrunn hopes so in The National Interest. (5/22)

(2:56:52) Rep. Thomas Massie Questions Witnesses during Oversight Hearing on IRS Targeting - Video by YouTube User: RepThomasMassie. (5/22)

(3:02:14) Ben Swann Major National Television Debut On Hannity Show! Video compliments of YouTube User: dee spag. (5/22)

(3:04:07) Rand Paul speaks out about possible presidential run - Interview with WDRB 41 Louisville’s Lawrence Smith. (5/22)

(3:09:41) MSNBC’s Maddow Continues To Go After Alex Jones, the truth movement. Note: Makes No Reference to Banksters, other liberal-friendly conspiracies. (5/22)

(3:13:42) Judge Napolitano on FNC’s Fox & Friends ~ DOJ Seized Phone Records Tied To FNC. Video by YouTube User: RonPaulCC2012. (5/23)

(3:17:47) WXIX-TV’s Reality Check with Ben Swann: Inspector General may need to interview IRS agents again, This time under oath? (5/22)

(3:20:21) Marine arrested for Facebook posts sues government- Brandon Raub’s lawyer, John Whitehead on RTAmerica. (5/23)

(3:27:10) Press TV coverage of Iran’s upcoming elections - Prof. Mohammad Marandi on Americas thinly veiled oligarchy. (5/23)

(3:32:56) Mandy Connell recaps her town hall with Sen Paul and Mitch McConnell, then interviews Rand on 84 WHAS (Louisville, KY). (5/23)

(3:46:21) WXIX-TV’s Reality Check with Ben Swann: The connection between IRS management Lois Lerner & Cindy Thomas. (5/23)

(3:50:10) Glenn Beck: John McCain isn’t happy with Senators Mike Lee & Ted Cruz. (5/24)

(3:52:29) FreedomWorks On Tap - “The ObamaCare Train Wreck” Austin Petersen & Patrick Hedger speak with Senator Mike Lee. (5/23)

Texas Straight Talk: The IRS’s Job Is To Violate Our Liberties (5/20/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:48:56 +0000

In his Texas Straight Talk update for the week of May 20th, former Rep. Ron Paul reminds us that nothing should surprise us when it comes to the operation of the IRS. Despite all the talk of scandal surrounding the systematic attack of opposition political groups, there will be no criminal prosecutions. Study the history of the Internal Revenue Service- it’s what they do! Thanks to our elected leaders, it’s virtually impossible to prosecute these people, and the agency will continue as they have been. Until we demand it’s abolition, once and for all! Video compliments of YouTube User: RonPaulCC2012.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - May 13th thru May 19th

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:07:52 +0000

Rand Paul seems to be working right past the coalition to win the Republican nomination, onto to a national coalition to win the Presidency! Unfortunately for us lowly rEVOLutionaries, this does not appear to be a particularly libertarian revolution- particularly when addressing evangelical audiences. The Senator has been a prominent voice for answers in the wake of the Benghazi, IRS and AP government surveillance scandals. Sen. Paul will next be visiting New Hampshire in hopes of gaining support above and beyond the 2nd place (23%) finish his dad received. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) C-Span Road to the White House - Open Lines on 2016 Candidates, coverage of Rand’s speech in Cedar Rapids, IA. (5/10)

(12:39) Senator Rand Paul Addresses Iowa GOP - Coverage via KGAN-TV CBS 2 (Cedar Rapids, IA). (5/10)

(14:11) Rand Paul tells Johnson County Republicans both parties for sluggish economy. Video by the Des Moines Register. (5/11)

(14:59) David Letterman’s Stooge of the Night - Rand Paul (R-KY) 1st Two Time Winner. Video by YouTube User: Scott Manley.

(16:55) Sen. Rand Paul on KET’s One to One with Bill Goodman. (5/14)

(45:13) Rand Paul says AP Phone Spying Proves Obama is “Drunk on Power” - Video compliments of YouTube User: tjwalker. (5/14)

(47:45) Rand Paul talks with Michael Medved about IRS and DOJ abuses of power, failure and cover-up in Benghazi. (5/14)

(57:54) Rand Paul answers Sean Hannity’s stupid questons. Video compliments of YouTube User: Omarosa Morgan. (5/15)

(1:13:25) Sen. Rand Paul tells Glenn Beck: “Somebody needs to go to jail for this.” (5/16)

(1:27:11) Alex Jones: “I want Rand Paul to be President” - Video compliments of YouTube User: mfprex. (5/17)

(1:30:16) Rand Paul talks with Mike Huckabee about the Obama Scandals: “Level of mistrust in Obama administration is rising exponentially.” (5/16)

(1:40:52) Sen. Paul Appears on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. Video compliments of YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (5/16)

(1:48:30) Rand Paul on FNC’s Huckabee: I guarantee there is a paper trail approving IRS targeting of conservatives. Video by YouTube User: mudihah hadeen. (5/18)

(1:51:29) Rand Paul on CNN’s State of the Union with Candy Crowley. Video compliments of YouTube User: MrCensorMe3. (5/19)

Politics of Freedom Update - May 11th thru May 17th

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:31:38 +0000

There’s certainly no shortage of news to cover, given the recent emergence of the Obamagate scandals. However, it’s certainly notable that one of the government’s fiercest critics- one Dr. Ron Paul- has received no airtime (that I could find) to voice his opinions on the matter. On the other hand, Senator Paul is one of the primary respondents to media inquiries requiring a Republican reaction- and this isn’t likely to change going into 2016. Ron Paul traveled to New York City this past week, to keynote at the 2013 Metals & Minerals Conference. Unfortunately, there’s no video of the speech yet- I guess when speakers get paid $50k+ to address a gathering, their reps aren’t amenable to allowing amateur video to show up on YouTube. Given that Dr. Paul is in the post-electoral stage of his life, it shouldn’t surprise us that broadcast media coverage of his endeavors become harder to find. Therefore, some of the clips are of an overly critical nature, that I wouldn’t otherwise post. But this podcast has always been about laying out the coverage, and letting you make up your own minds. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) The Greater Talent Network releases another clip of their chat with Ron Paul, on his optimistic view on America’s future. (3/19)

(1:02) Ron Paul homeschool curriculum. John Wilkerson hosts The Wired Homeschool, member of the Tech Podcast Network. (4/15)

(4:35) We Are Change Milwaukee’s Mike P. and John K. cover Ron Paul’s speech in Chile @ Sovereign Man on The Rundown. (5/3)

(9:50) Urgent Message from Ron Paul and Campaign for Liberty: No National ID Card! Video compliments of YouTube User: ByrdAwake. (5/5)

(14:34) Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) on Aaron Klein Investigative Radio - THIS is why DHS stockpiling bullets! (5/6)

(23:42) Charles Goyette takes Alan Butler behind the scenes of the creation of Ron Paul’s America. (5/8)

(30:37) Anthony Antonello: Hidden National ID Card in Immigration Reform, Ron Paul Tweets. (5/9)

(31:56) Surveillance After The Boston Attack: Do More Cameras Fight Terrorism or Violate Our Privacy Rights? Reason TV’s Paul Detrick reports. (5/13)

(36:01) Ian, Mark and Darryl talk about Rand Paul’s pro-drug war, anti-libertarian remarks and The Ron Paul Institute on Free Talk Live. (5/13)

(1:21:29) Scotty Reid hosts Black Talk Radio News - Republican’s outrage over Benghazi is fake, Ron Paul labels scandal a “Sideshow”. (5/13)

(1:40:29) The ‘United States of Europe’ Has Come True! Weekly News Analysis by JBS CEO Art Thompson. (5/13)

(1:49:54) Sen. Rand Paul on FNC’s Hannity: Obama is ‘Drunk on Power’; calls for IRS agents to be fired. (5/13)

(1:55:01) Judge Napolitano on Fox Business’ Markets Now: IRS’ actions may not be criminal, but they are unconstitutional. (5/13)

(1:59:13) Barack Trek: Into Darkness - Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. (5/13)

(2:06:02) Big Government bullies? Sen. Paul speaks on IRS scandal on FNC’s Fox & Friends. (5/14)

(2:11:04) Rep. Massie tells CN|2’s Ryan Alessi his hemp bill picked up 2 more sponsors after Comer’s visit to D.C. (5/14)

(2:13:47) Senator Rand Paul discusses industrial hemp with WPSD Local 6’s (NBC - Paducah, KY) Todd Faulkner. (5/14)

(2:14:34) Lew Rockwell and Brian Wilson discuss the Boston bombing, the police state and Ron Paul for The Libertas Project. (5/14)

(2:35:14) WXIX-TV’s (Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: Obama administration under fire - IRS and AP scandals. (5/14)

(2:38:52) Me Talk Reluctantly One Day - President Obama fields a single question about the IRS’ targeting of conservative political groups. The Daily Show with Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart. (5/14)

(2:43:45) Rand Paul insults libertarians - Adam Kokesh challenges Rand Paul’s definition of libertarian. (5/15)

(2:52:32) Rep. Massie’s Special Order Floor Speech against the so-called “Marketplace Fairness Act” with Reps. Ron DeSantis (FL-6) and Steve Daines (MT). Video archived at Campaign for Liberty. (5/15)

(3:21:26) Justin Amash Discusses Benghazi and Scandals Facing the Obama Administration on TheBlaze TV’s Real News: ‘One of the Least Transparent in Recent History.’ (5/16)

(3:27:07) Sen. Paul calls on Clinton to accept blame for Benghazi - Fox News’ America’s Newsroom with Bill Hemmer. (5/16)

(3:30:59) If Words Could Waterboard - American Public Media’s Kai Ryssdal destroys Donald Rumsfeld in interview. (5/16)

(3:37:11) Rand Paul speaks out on outrageous IRS abuses at Tea Party Patriots press conference: “This is profoundly un-American!” Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (5/16)

(3:38:14) IRS Controversy: Judge Napolitano and Mike Santoli comment on the apparent cover-up, and the President’s performance on Fox News’ Studio B with Shepherd Smith. (5/16)

(3:45:43) Paul visit to NH fuels presidential speculation - Coverage by WMUR News 9 (ABC - Manchester, NH). (5/17)

(3:47:29) UPDATE: FOX19 uncovers 5th local IRS worker allegedly connected to scandal. Ben Swann reports for WXIX-TV. (5/17)

(3:49:33) Al Korelin, Jeff Deist and guests broadcast from the Metals and Minerals Investment Conference in New York. (5/18)

Texas Straight Talk: What No One Wants to Hear About Benghazi (5/13/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:08:45 +0000

In the latest Texas Straight Talk update, Ron Paul takes the time to ask the difficult questions regarding the incident in Benghazi, Libya on 9/11/2011. Even if all of the most serious allegations against the Obama administration are true, who has the moral authority to call them out? Republican leadership so readily approves of interventions, that noone will ever seriously question the fundamentals of the mission. Moreover, the Democrats surely have scandals of equal or greater malfeasance under Republican administrations in their back pocket. An open and transparent investigation into Benghazi may even incriminate the ‘national security’ establishment, itself!? I fear the whole rotten lot is also considered too big to fail….

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - May 6th thru May 12th

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:59:31 +0000

Rand Paul has certainly traveled around to early primary and caucus states in years past, but his latest trip to Iowa marks perhaps the kickoff of the unofficial 2016 campaign process. Senator Paul may be the first prominent contender to headline a state GOP function in the crucial first in the nation caucus state. And he has other trips already scheduled for New Hampshire and South Carolina in the next four-to-six weeks. This weeks coverage update contains in-depth discussion about the issues, as Sen. Paul engages the Iowa media and meets with potential voters. This file also includes the Senator’s remarks at the 2013 Iowa Republican Party Lincoln Dinner- a fertile ground to kickoff his early campaign activities, given the prominence of Ron Paul 2012 campaign activists within the state GOP. In other news, the Senator has again called out Hillary Clinton for her negligence in light of the latest testimony regarding the State Department’s failures in Benghazi. The Senator also continues the trend of moving much more towards the supposed center on issues this writer would never had expected. And this rhetoric has not gone unnoticed! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) KET’s Bill Goodman and his guests- Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY)- discuss the 113th Congress and issues of the day on Kentucky Tonight. (5/6)

(55:18) U. S. Senator Rand Paul speaks with Iowa Public Radio Host Ben Kieffer about his views on immigration reform, drones, and bridging the warring factions within the GOP. Analysis and listener calls follow. (5/8)

(1:34:55) Newradio 1040 WHO’s (Des Moines, IA) Simon Conway has a conversation with Senator Rand Paul about Benghazi, more. (5/8)

(1:54:19) Rand Paul is Lars Larson’s odds on favorite for the 2016 Presidential Race, and he shows why in this interview…. Audio archived at SoundCloud. (5/10)

(2:06:19) Rand Paul visits Private Home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Video compliments of YouTube User: Ajai Dittmar. (5/10)

(2:15:08) Rand Paul’s news conference in Cedar Rapids; audio archived at Radio Iowa. (5/10)

(2:51:10) GOP DINNER: Sen. Rand Paul In Iowa - Sam Hoyle reports for WHOTV.com (NBC - Des Moines). (5/10)

(2:52:45) Steve Deace is getting fed up with Rand’s Act: ‘Rand Paul gives an interview in our home state…and Karl Rove’s words come out!’ (5/10)

(3:10:44) Senator Paul’s speech at Iowa GOP Lincoln Day Dinner - Video archive at C-Span. (5/10)

(3:35:20) Rand Paul 2016? Republican Raises Profile With Eye On Election. Video coverage at HuffPost Live. (5/10)

Rand Paul speaks to the Iowa Republican Party in Cedar Rapids, IA (5/10/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:51:02 +0000

I thought I’d re-post this speech in its entirety, since the previous version from last week’s Rand Watch had some audio processing problems. Senator Rand Paul was the keynote speaker at the Iowa Republican Party’s Lincoln Dinner at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids.*In his remarks on the investigation into the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on September*11, 2012, he criticized how then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton performed her duties. He also focused on the need for comprehensive immigration reform. Dr. Paul was introduced by the Iowa GOP’s chairman David Fischer, a key official in the Iowa Ron Paul 2012 campaign. Video compliments of YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M.

Politics of Freedom Update - May 5th thru May 10th

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:25:25 +0000

While Ron Paul has hit a temporary lull in his travel schedule, his former staffers and other colleagues continue to fan out and promote various aspects of the liberty message. When taking into consideration Ron Paul’s America, the Campaign for Liberty/Young Americans for Liberty, the establishment of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, the Homeschool curriculum, and all of the Ron Paul inspired pundits, politicians and academics- the message that the former Congressman spent the last 30 years trying to disseminate is now exponentially more widely circulated. This update is quite a compendium of the many voices who continue to labor for the cause, and will most likely do so many years after Dr. Ron Paul is gone. As a result, both liberals and neocons are back at it trying to smear the doctors name and discredit his distinguished service. Other clips follow the news of the day in voices from the broader liberty movement. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Justin Amash speaks out against The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) on News-Talk 760 WJR (Detroit, MI). Kathy Hoekstra fills-in for Frank Beckman. (4/17)

(6:30) Special Guest Senator Rand Paul is asked about a 2016 Presidential Run on Arise America News with Debbye Turner and Christina Brown. (4/23)

(19:21) WSVA 550 AM’s (Harrisonburg, VA) Jimm Britt chides Blogger Joshua Huffman: “Why in the world you thought Ron Paul could be President?” Video by YouTube User: virginiaconservative. (4/29)

(27:36) Ron Paul 2012 Senior Adviser Doug Wead on Creating Wealth with Jason Hartman - Liberty is the Only Path to Prosperity . (5/1)

(47:12) Ron Paul Institute Advisor Lawrence Wilkerson on Current TV’s The Young Turks: Syria Evidence ‘Pretty Flaky.’ (5/2)

(53:40) Michael Medved back on the attack, this time vs. the Ron Paul Institute with James Kirchick of The Daily Beast. (5/2)

(1:24:08) 50 State Laboratories ~ FBN’s economic experts discuss migration within the United States on Stossel. (5/3)

(1:35:41) Fox Business’ John Stossel talks about Mercatus Center’s Economic Freedom Index with Will Ruger and Veronique de Rugy. (5/3)

(1:41:45) The GOP Civil War Over Libertarianism: Matt Welch speaks at Reason Weekend 2013. (5/5)

(2:04:24) Tom Woods in Minnesota, talks Nullification, Foreign Policy, Iran, Adam Kokesh Needs Kids! Video by YouTube User: tbmagis. (5/5)

(2:18:23) Russians Using ‘Bear’ Bomber to Test U.S. Military Response - JBS CEO Art Thompson’s weekly news update. (5/7)

(2:30:10) Kentucky Hemp supporters headed to Washington to plead case for waiver. WDRB 41’s (Fox - Louisville, KY) Lawrence Smith reports. (5/6)

(2:32:17) Fox News Sr. Judicial Analyst Judge Napolitano ~ Hillary Clinton Could Be Prosecuted Over Benghazi Testimony. (5/6)

(2:38:07) Sen. Paul Discusses Rubio Immigration Bill at Homeland Security and Gov’t Affairs Hearing: “It’s a little bit like Obamacare. I hate to bring that up, but 1,800 references to ‘the secretary shall at a later date decide things’.” Video by YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (5/7)

(2:45:16) Marco Rubio and Rand Paul Have Home State election problems in 2016 - Video compliments of YouTube User: tjwalker. (5/7)

(2:49:43) Rep. Thomas Massie Questioning During Benghazi Hearing: Exposing Failure and Recognizing Courage. Video by YouTube User: RepThomasMassie. (5/8)

(2:54:46) Rand Paul and Jason Mattera discuss Hillary Clinton’s dereliction of duty on The Jerry Doyle Show. Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (5/8)

(3:07:13) WUSA 9 (Gannett - Washington, DC) covers Adam Kokesh Open Carry March On Washington, July 4th 2013. (5/9)

(3:13:30) MSNBC Host Caught Lying About Watertown Martial Law, Slandering Ron Paul! David Knight and Dan Bidondi report for Infowars.com. (5/9)

(3:23:34) Rand Paul tells CNN’s Erin Burnett: “Maybe We Were Facilitating Arms Leaving Libya Going Through Turkey Into Syria”- Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (5/9)

(3:28:39) Author Charles Goyette discusses Ron Paul’s radio spots with Scott Horton- Ron Paul’s America is now airing on over 125 stations! (5/10)

(3:29:11) WDRB 41 Louisville: Rand Paul appears to be clearing path to seek 2016 presidential nomination. (5/10)

(3:31:11) Iowa GOP’s LINCOLN DINNER: Rand Paul Appeals To Iowa Voters - WHO TV Channel 13 News’ (NBC - Des Moines, IA) Aaron Brilbeck reports. (5/10)

(3:31:11) Golden State’s James Grundler Rocks Out, talks Ron Paul on RTAmerica’s Breaking the Set with Abby Martin. (5/10)

(3:38:31) Paul Name Could Be Asset, or Liability, for Rand Paul - Sarah McCammon reports for Iowa Public Radio. (5/11)

(3:41:00) Big Al Korelin discusses the big picture regarding government and a summary of Ron Paul’s current endeavors with former Chief of Staff Jeff Deist and Daniel McAdams, Head of Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. (5/11)

Ron Paul Joins Open Currency Update with Kurt Wallace (5/9/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:16:01 +0000

Campaign for Liberty Chairman Ron Paul visited with Kurt Wallace of The American Open Currency Standard. Ron Paul shares his experience in discovering economic freedom and individual liberty. He explains why the Federal Reserves ‘Free Money’ will create more bubbles. Kurt and Dr. Paul discuss the spontaneous redefining of what money is for the individual with new forms of currency such as bitcoin, commodity banking, personal trade and barter with precious metals. Dr. Paul talks about legalizing parallel currencies in the US and why economics is the baseline of his message of Liberty. Dr. Paul also previews his upcoming speech in New York May 13th – 14th.

Texas Straight Talk: Federal Reserve Blows More Bubbles (5/6/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:02:54 +0000

In his Texas Straight Talk update for the week of May 6th, Ron Paul marveled at the Federal Reserve’s insistence on repeating the same failed programs in hope of different results. Isn’t there an old saying about such folly? Yes, the Fed will continue easing in order to prop up the stock market, make federal statistics appear more favorable and try to stave off economic contraction.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - April 28th thru May 4th

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:48:59 +0000

Sen. Rand Paul had one of his quietest news weeks in the last several months, with most of the coverage being hit pieces linking the Senator to his no compromise stances on civil liberties issues. It seems to me that the Democrats, and the powers that be in general, will eventually orchestrate a scenario wherein the Senator will be forced to side decisively with libertarians or conservatives. No issue can accomplish this like unrest in the middle east that could potentially involve Israel. Dr. Paul’s libertarian bona-fides have taken a serious hit with is recent statements regarding drones. If you have been following the coverage, it seems that the liberals have made the Senator enemy #1, social conservatives are becoming increasingly skeptical, and libertarians have no choice but to be cautiously optimistic. I searched far and wide, but the following is all that I found in the way of interviews, speeches, and media coverage. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Rand Paul toasts Henry David Thoreau at the Time 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala. Video archived via Mofo Politics. (4/23)

(1:55) HuffPost Live’s Alyona Minkovski hosts panel on The Black Republican Dilemma after Rand’s African American Outreach. (4/24)

(31:52) Rand Paul is AntiDrone and Pro-Drone. Video compliments of YouTube User: tjwalker. (4/26)

(33:40) Rand Paul coming to South Carolina! SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly/Sen. Paul announce June 28th fundraiser. (4/29)

(34:20) Marie Stroughter of The African American Conservatives Show interviews Rand Paul. (5/1)

(52:24) Rand Paul Speech At Missouri GOP Fundraiser in St. Louis. Video compliments of YouTube User: Duane Lester. (5/1)

(1:13:23) Senator Rand Paul joins United for Missouri in Fight against Nixon CCW Scandal. (5/3)

(1:14:10) AM 680 WRKO’s (Boston, MA) Jeff Kuhner talks with Senator Rand Paul about Boston, Benghazi and impeachment. (5/2)

(1:26:07) Colbert: Rand Paul’s feelings are the real victims of Newtown. Video posted at The Raw Story. (5/2)

(1:31:28) Rand Paul accuses Hillary Clinton of Dereliction of Duty - Coverage by WTRW 94.3 FM’s (Carbondale, PA) David Madeira. (5/3)

(1:39:06) Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky Joined America’s News Network to discuss Immigration, Benghazi, Senator Kerry, and more.

Politics of Freedom Update - April 27th thru May 4th

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:52:44 +0000

In his criticism of the police state lockdown in Boston following the bombing there, Dr. Ron Paul pissed off all of the uniform worshipers and advocates of state power last week. As you’ll hear in the attached audio file, MSNBC advanced the line that there was no lockdown, there were not heavily armed paramilitary police pointing weapons at people and there were no armored personnel carriers (”tanks”) on the scene. Actual investigative reporting from the streets of Boston would prove otherwise (as you’ll hear as well). This tragedy has shown that the Democrat Party has no fundamental opposition to living in a police state; at least, not when their guy is in charge. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Ron Paul + Jim Rogers at The Sovereign Man Conference in Santiago, Chile: “They’ll use force and they’ll use intimidation…” (3/30)

(3:09) Rising Libertarian Star Rep. Justin Amash Discusses Reforming Social Security and Immigration with TheBlaze TV’s Andrew Wilkow!’ (4/15)

(7:35) Republican Party of Iowa Chairman A.J. Spiker speaks at the RNC Spring Meeting - Video by YouTube User: TasteTheLiberty. (4/17)

(11:47) Joel Skousen talks with Jeff Rense about Rand Paul’s equivocation on drones, cozying up to the establishment? (4/24) *Linked audio requires paid subscription

(23:31) Ron Paul endorses Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) - Broun talks about the endorsement, his platform on News Talk 1340 WGAU (Athens, GA). Audio archived at zpolitics. (4/25)

(31:21) Rand Paul v. Marco Rubio on Foreign Policy - Chris Preble reports for The Cato Institute. (4/25)

(39:30) David Knight and Jakari Jackson talk about Alex Jones’ interview w/ Ron Paul. Video compliments of YouTube User: TheLibertydefined. (4/26)

(42:59) MSNBC’s The Daily Rundown: Former Gov. Mark Sanford (R-SC) gets endorsement from Ron Paul. (4/26)

(45:54) Rand Paul on FNC’s Cashing In, talks about Drones ‘Flip-Flop’ and the Push for More Security Cameras. (4/27)

(49:20) Matthew Duss and Robert Farley discuss the neoconservative reaction to Ron Paul’s new institute on BloggingHeads.tv. (4/27)

(53:36) Glenn Greenwald Spars With Former CIA Officer On MSNBC Over Whether American Violence Abroad Fuels Jihad. Video archived at Mediaite.com. (4/27)

(59:10) Ron Paul on Syria - Patrick Riggins breaks it down on News Talk 100.3 WNOX (Knoxville, TN). Video by YouTube User: PatrickRigginsShow. (4/28)

(1:07:34) DiLorenzo on Limbaugh: Lies, Lies, and more Decepticon Lies - Audio from Mike Church’s Post-Show Show. (4/29)

(1:14:13) Terrorism Leads to Tyranny! The John Birch Societies Art Thompson breaks down another weeks behind the headlines. (4/29)

(1:25:15) Ron Paul: Lockdown After Boston Bombings More Frightening Than Attack Itself - Sabrina Siddiqui talks with Alyona Minkovski on HuffPost Live. (4/29)

(1:27:45) Mercedes Schlapp talks with Andy Dean about Rand, why Ron Paul decided to blast the Boston Police. (4/29)

(1:36:14) Ron Paul slams Boston ‘occupation’ saying it was worse than Bomber - Video by YouTube User: tjwalker. (4/29)

(1:38:53) 550 KFYI’s (Phoenix, AZ) Mike Broomhead: Ron vs. Rand on the Boston marathon bombing, Could not be further from each-other. (4/30)

(2:00:00) Gov. Gary Johnson joins RT’s Meghan Lopez about Boston bombing, Guantanamo Bay and Syria. (4/30)

(2:11:08) TYT Attacks Ron Paul and Bill Maher: Martial Law in Boston. Video compliments of YouTube User: TheYoungTurks. (4/30)

(2:16:50) Lucas & Crip 4 Ron Paul talk about the liberal reaction to Ron Paul’s statements on Adam Vs The Man. (4/30)

(2:32:20) MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell Calls Ron Paul A “PARANOID LIAR!” Because Of His Oped “Liberty Was Also Attacked In Boston.” (4/30)

(2:41:46) Bill Schneider on HuffPost Live: Republicans Should Nominate Rand Paul. (5/1)

(2:43:38) Iraq 10 years later: Mission impossible? RTAmerica Correspondent Meghan Lopez reports. (5/1)

(2:48:48) Rep. Thomas Massie talks about the Internet Tax Mandate on 55KRC (Cincinnati, OH) with Brian Thomas. (5/2)

(3:02:10) So There Was No Paramilitary Lockdown in Boston, huh? Dan Bidondi reports for Infowars.com. (5/3)

(3:16:07) NH State Representative Stella Tremblay talks FBI involvement in Marathon bombing on WEEI 93.7 (Boston, MA). (5/3)

(3:18:45) The CIA is Shoveling Millions and Millions of Dollars into Hamid Karzai’s Pockets - Author Douglas Wissing talks with Jerry Doyle. (5/3)

(3:35:07) YOUR THREE CENTS : Do you worry the government will go too far to investigate terrorism, or not far enough? - WEAR ABC Channel 3 (Pensacola, FL). (5/3)

(3:36:36) Question: Would You Vote for Ron Paul or Rand Paul for President? David Pakman and the crew answer. (5/3)

(3:38:42) Ron Paul is a liar? How Dr. Paul Pissed Off MSNBC. The Journalistic Revolution Show at BlogTalk Radio. (5/4)

Ron Paul interviews with Fox Business’ Neil Cavuto (4/29/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:37:34 +0000

On Monday, former Rep. Ron Paul spoke with FBN’s Neil Cavuto about the Obama administration’s desire to become more overtly involved in the Syrian civil war and how the U.S. should deal with Syria. Dr. Paul argued that the US government is already involved up to their necks with the shadowy Syrian rebels, it’s just not for American public consumption.

Texas Straight Talk: Liberty Was Also Attacked in Boston (4/29/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:31:14 +0000

While a few were killed and many were maimed by the heartless Boston Marathon bombers, we mustn’t overlook the attack on freedom that always coincides with these horrifying events. In the latest Texas Straight Talk column posted at The Free Foundation, Dr. Ron Paul noted that the city of 625,000 was immediately placed on lockdown and martial law to catch two alleged terrorists. The exercise of arbitrary state power was completely unsuccessful, and ultimately irrelevant to the capture of the suspects. But when events go off-script, THIS IS THEIR WAY OF DEALING WITH IT! Just imagine if their was a more widespread crisis of national significance!

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - April 21st thru April 27th

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:23:02 +0000

It’s really incredible how many of the mainline conservative radio hosts have embraced libertarian thought over the last several months. In fact, many of these pundits have come out critically against Rand Paul for his perceived waffling on the drone issue! Not long ago, the mere mention of due process and civil liberties received scorn from conservative hosts and their radio audiences, who labeled such rhetoric as being soft on terror/soft on crime. Rand should be commended for his intense media schedule, as it seems he must be a regular guest on at least 15-20 different programs (which he appears on each, at least once every week or two)! Senator Paul spent much of the last week on the defensive after his interview with Neil Cavuto on Wednesday, in which he gave some viewers the impression that he condoned the use of drones against Americans suspected of committing violent crimes. From what I can tell, the Senator merely made the same argument about law enforcement’s use of force against an armed criminal that he has been making since the filibuster. This seems like a media-manufactured controversy, but even Drudge and other right-of-center pundits have called Rand’s statement a flip-flop. You’ll have to give it a listen and decide for yourself. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Rand Paul speaks at “Freedom to Fish Rally” at the Barkley Dam in Lyon County, KY. Video compliments of YouTube User: LyonCountyJudge. (4/13)

(3:12) Excerpts from Sen. Paul’s remarks before a group of conservative Republicans in Nashville, TN. Video by YouTube User: tnreporttv (Part 1 and Part 2). (4/20)

(6:09) Sen. Rand Paul talks with WABC Radio’s (New York, NY) Aaron Klein about immigration bill, Benghazi. (4/22)

(13:51) Sen. Paul talks about his objection to the immigration plan JD Hayworth, in for Mike Huckabee. (4/23)

(26:06) Rand Paul talked to Dennis Miller about the letter he wrote to Harry Reid about immigration reform. (4/23)

(28:33) Sen. Paul Appears on Fox’s Happening Now with Jon Scott & Jenna Lee - Video compliments of YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (4/23)

(32:33) Did Rand Paul Flip Flop on the Use of Drones? James Burns reports for Freedom Files. (4/24)

(47:25) Senator Paul Joins Jerry Doyle to Clarify His Position On Drone Usage - Did He Flip Flop? (4/24)

(59:12) NewsRadio 740 KTRH’s (Houston, TX) Michael Berry has an issue with recent comments from Rand Paul over the use of drones. (4/24)

(1:28:18) Rand Paul talks drones, sequestration, and immigration on The Michael Medved Show. Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (4/24)

(1:35:57) Adam Kokesh: Rand Paul is STILL right about drones! #standwithrand - Video by YouTube User: AdamKokesh. (4/24)

(1:50:12) Rand Paul on Hannity radio explains position on drones has not changed. Video compliments of YouTube User: bxtidre7. (4/24)

(2:05:12) KPRC AM 950’s (Houston, TX) Matt Patrick talks about the comments made by Rand Paul regarding his stance on drones. Audio archived at TuneIn.com. (4/24)

(2:15:42) Dr. Gina Loudon Responds to Rand Paul’s Puzzling Drone Comments on FBN’s Cavuto. (4/24)

(2:19:05) Sen. Paul discusses orphan diseases on the Senate floor- Video compliments of YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (4/25)

(2:27:27) Fox News’ Special Report: Majority of Americans AGAINST Giving up personal freedom to reduce terrorism! (4/25)

(2:34:10) Who is Rand Paul? - WSJ Opinion from that Warm & Fuzzy Old Lady, Dorothy Rabinowitz. (4/26)

(2:39:05) Senator Rand Paul talks with Fox News Radio’s Alan Colmes about Drones And Immigration. (4/26)

(2:49:39) Glenn Beck talks to Senator Paul about immigration reform and drone policy. (4/26)

Politics of Freedom Update - April 20th thru April 26th

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:23:58 +0000

Unfortunately, I have to work every other weekend- so the Politics of Freedom and Rand Paul 2016 Watch updates will come a few days later every other week. Ron Paul is no longer seeking elected office, but that doesn’t mean that the media smear machine won’t be on the offensive. Both the neocons and the liberals have been on the attack following the opening of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, in the hope that their slander will help pull down Senator Rand Paul’s ambitions for the highest office in the land. Dr. Ron Paul has been in the news making several endorsements in the past week, including Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) and former Gov. Mark Sanford (R-SC) for the Congress. I haven’t known to what extent to cover the tragic Boston marathon bombings last week, as there are many theories and the official story makes little sense. I tried to post some analysis of the attack this week from people with the liberty perspective. Sen. Rand Paul stepped in it this week, making statements that appeared to be in support of armed drones. However, the examples the Senator used were the same that he’s been using since the filibuster in March. Dr. Ron Paul believes that the statements were used to try and form a wedge between Ron and Rand’s supporters. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Congressman Thomas Massie talks with News Talk 800 & 1600 WVHU’s (Huntington, WV) Tom Roten about gun control, online sales tax, and more. (4/10)

(14:18) Rep. Justin Amash talks to students at American University about the liberty movement’s role in the GOP. Video compliments of YouTube User: Define Libert. (4/11)

(53:05) ANNOUNCEMENT: Jesse Ventura to Take on Two Party System! Join in! Video compliments of YouTube User: TheJoshTolleyChannel. (4/15)

(1:03:31) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: Did the FBI know about Boston bombing beforehand? (4/16)

(1:07:17) CNN - The Most Busted Name in News. John Oliver and Jessica Williams join Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart to talk about shabby reporting at the Boston Marathon. (4/17)

(1:15:59) Ron Paul launches Institute for Peace and Prosperity - RT’s Meghan Lopez reports. (4/18)

(1:22:19) Former Rep. Ron Paul tells Campus Reform’s Katherine Timpf the GOP is turning young people away from party. (4/17)

(1:23:18) Stewart Rhodes speaks at OathKeepers Rally on Lexington Green in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Video by YouTube User: TheF4FS. (4/19)

(1:48:53) Behind the Terror: A Look at the Boston Bombing Terror. JBS CEO Art Thompson’s weekly news video update. (4/22)

(2:00:52) Ex-aide to Bachmann, Sen. Kent Sorenson, prepares to give evidence on alleged payments - Brett Neely reports for Minnesota Public Radio. (4/22)

(2:04:43) For Rand Paul, All Signs Point to 2016 Run - WSJ’s Jerry Seib talks with reporter Monica Langley. (4/22)

(2:09:21) Rand Paul on Fox Business’ Cavuto: Not Against Using Drones to Find Criminals. (4/22)

(2:16:18) Campaign for Liberty update: ‘NO’ to National Internet Tax Mandate! (4/22)

(2:22:03) Libertarianism challenges the old left-right divide - Rachel Smolkin and Matt Welch on Minnesota Public Radio’s The Daily Circuit. (4/23)

(2:57:56) Robert Scott Bell: Ron Paul launches non-interventionist summer school! Cool! (4/23)

(3:04:43) Sen. Paul questions border security while criticizing immigration reform bill on The Laura Ingraham Show. (4/23)

(3:19:29) Ron Paul Blasts Online Sales Tax Scheme - Rob Dew and David Knight for Infowars Nightly News. Video by YouTube User: TheLibertydefined. (4/23)

(3:22:40) Larry Ward Leads Grassroots Effort To Defund Dept. of Homeland Security, talks to NewsRadio 740 KTRH’s (Houston, TX) Matt Patrick. (4/24)

(3:37:05) HuffPost Live’s College Week: ‘I’m A Libertarian’ - Hosted by Mick Sachs. (4/24)

(3:41:27) Judge Napolitano on FBN’s Markets Now: CISPA Is A Direct Assault On Privacy. Video by YouTube User: selfownership1. (4/24)

(3:43:55) Slate Magazine - Rand Paul Can’t Decide if He Supports Drones Killing Robbers. (4/24)

(3:44:53) Rand Paul Tells Fox News’ Judge Andrew Napolitano Judge He Has Not Changed His Mind on Drones. (4/24)

(3:49:23) Ron Paul endorses David Gay for Syracuse City Council in 30-second video at Syracuse.com. (4/24)

(3:49:54) Mike Church: The Daily Caller Calls Ron Paul’s Peace Institute Board Members “Radicals.” (4/24)

(3:54:55) Fox News’ Senior Judicial Analyst Judge Napolitano Respond’s to Sen. Rand Paul’s Latest Comments on Surveillance Cameras. (4/24)

(3:59:06) Ron Paul supporters have flipped their lids over Rand’s drone sentiments - 84 WHAS’ (louisville, KY) Mandy Connell reacts. (4/25)

(4:02:32) Michael Scheuer: The Idea That They’re Attacking Us Because Of Our Culture And Freedom Is Insane! Video by YouTube User: Jebby Sanderson. (4/25)

(4:09:23) Phil’s Gang radio show host Phil Grande Interviews Senator Rand Paul. Video compliments of YouTube User: ThePhilsGang. (4/25)

(4:15:10) WTF!?? Ron, Rand Paul urge Justin Amash not to run for retiring Senator Levin’s seat - WWMT Newschannel 3 (CBS - Kalamazoo, MI). (4/25)

(4:15:51) Sen. Rand Paul clarifies his position on drones with Fox News’ Sean Hannity. (4/26)

(4:23:03) Former Rep. Paul endorses Rep. Paul Broun of Georgia. MSNBC’s Chris Matthews ridicules conservative’s faith. (4/26)

(4:24:08) MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Continues To Vilify Those Who Dare Question The Government’s Stories- And Now Ron Paul. (4/26)

Former Congressman Ron Paul on Infowars Live with Alex Jones (04/23/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:31:43 +0000

Former Congressman and 2012 presidential contender Ron Paul drops in on Infowars Live with host Alex Jones to give his take on how Congress plans to exploit our fears to take our liberties in the aftermath of the Boston terror attack on April 15. Dr. Paul also talked about the need to change the people’s minds regarding US foreign policy, martial law on display in Boston, and his new homeschooling curriculum.

Ron Paul on News Talk Radio 77 WABC with Geraldo Rivera (4/26/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:25:12 +0000

On Friday, Dr. Ron Paul joined Geraldo Rivera on New York City’s AM 770 WABC. Geraldo raised Dr. Paul’s recent endorsement of former SC Governor and candidate for Congress Mark Sanford, the establishment of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, and its relation to Rand’s political aspirations. Former Rep. Paul disputed the notion that he and his son have very different visions for public policy, noting that “Rand And I Agree 99% On The Issues.”

Ron Paul appears on the Scott Horton Show (4/26/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:30:11 +0000

For the first time in many months retired Congressman Ron Paul returned to The Scott Horton Show to discuss his new Institute for Peace and Prosperity; making it acceptable for conservative Christians to be antiwar; keeping the US out of Syria; fighting terrorism in exactly the wrong way; and the new “Ron Paul’s America” daily radio commentaries with Charles Goyette. Scott was previously the host of Anti-War Radio, and the show continues to be broadcast on Pacifica Radio’s stations; KPFK 90.7 FM (Los Angeles,CA) , KAOS Radio 95.9 FM (Austin, TX) and KUCR 88.3 FM (Riverside, California).

Dr. Ron Paul joins Fox Business’ Neil Cavuto (4/23/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:07:53 +0000

On Tuesday, former Rep. Ron Paul appeared on Fox Business’ Cavuto to discuss the need to rein in government spending. Dr. Paul has seemingly given up on the possibility of fiscal/budgetary reform, proclaiming that DC will keep spending until we find ourselves in the next economic crisis.

Ron Paul with CNBC’s Mandy Drury and the Futures Now Traders (4/23/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:02:43 +0000

In a wide-ranging interview on CNBC.com’s Futures Now, former U.S. representative Ron Paul engaged in what the network labeled his “gold rant” during his conversation with anchor Mandy Drury and traders Jim Iuorio and Anthony Grisanti. Dr. Paul fingered the Obama administration, along with the white-shoe boys over at Goldman Sachs for possible gold price manipulation.

Former Rep. Ron Paul on Bloomberg Television’s Market Makers (4/23/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:55:26 +0000

Ron Paul, Former Congressman from Texas, discusses his views on gold, central banks, and the weakened Republican Party. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s Market Makers, with Erik Schatzker and Sara Eisen, hosts of the show Inside Track. Dr. Paul also expressed skepticism about the highly touted Bitcoin virtual currency, calling it “too complicated” and stating: “If I Can’t Put It In My Pocket, I Have Reservations.” That makes two of us!

Texas Straight Talk: Congress Exploits Our Fears to Take Our Liberty (4/22/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:43:53 +0000

In the wake of the tragic Boston Marathon bombing, Dr. Ron Paul warned of the inevitable reaction towards more authoritarian measures by the Congress and the executive branch. In the latest Texas Straight Talk audio, the former Congressman notes the immediate resurrection of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) legislation that activists roundly defeated last year. The current version of the legislation is said to be even worse this time around, with the bill’s sponsor touting it is a PATRIOT Act for the web!

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - April 15th thru April 21st

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:57:41 +0000

Rand Paul returned to doing his customary media rounds last week following a few weeks of incredible headline-making. The Senator continued to defend his much maligned speech to the African-American student of Howard University and weighed in on hot-topic issues of the day like gun control, immigration, the Boston Marathon bombing and more. Sen. Paul rightly called out President Obama for blatantly exploiting the deaths of the Sandy Hook children for political gain, and using the parents of the deceased kids as stage props for a gun control agenda. Remember: never let a good crisis go to waste! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Adam Kokesh: Rand Paul’s Strategy at Howard University Explained (Messenger vs. Politician). What About Liberty? (4/11)

(16:28) Rand Paul and America’s spiritual cleansing… Steve Deace spoke with David Brody of CBN, who recently asked Rand two-day’s worth of tough questions. (4/16)

(40:37) Rand Paul Speaks at the Christian Science Monitor’s Monitor Breakfast event for reporters at the St. Regis Hotel. Video coverage archived at C-Span. (4/17)

(1:29:45) Rand Paul talks Immigration, Education, Boston Attack and Filibustering on The Dennis Miller Show - Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (4/17)

(1:38:05) Talk Radio 1210 WPHT’s (Phildelphia, PA) Dom Giordano speaks with Senator Rand Paul on the gun background check bill, Drones, the Gosnell trial, and his recent speech at Howard University. (4/17)

(1:47:40) Rand Paul Defends His Howard University Talk - Mike Sacks and Jon Ward discuss for HuffPost Live. (4/17)

(1:59:49) News Talk Radio 77’s (New York, NY) Geraldo Rivera disagrees w/ Rand on guns but would totally back him for presidency . (4/18)

(2:05:59) Senator Rand Paul discusses Boston Marathon bombing, gun control legislation with Glenn Beck on TheBlaze. (4/18)

(2:18:42) Rand Paul engaged in war of words with President over gun control - WDRB 41’s (Fox - Louisville, KY) Lawrence Smith reports. (4/18)

(2:20:52) PJTV’s Alfonzo Rachel: Rand Paul Needs to Clear the Air About Private Sector Discrimination. (4/20)

Politics of Freedom Update - April 13th thru April 20th

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:46:50 +0000

Following the release of his new homeschooling curriculum last week, Ron Paul continued to make news by launching his Institute for Peace and Prosperity. This is an interesting development, as it confirms that core of Dr. Paul’s political organizations (Campaign for Liberty and Young Americans for Liberty) will not focus on foreign policy issues. This was reaffirmed by Rand’s conspicuous absence from the Ron Paul Institute’s opening press conference- an outrage to the revolution! Regardless, I would have assumed a wave of interviews and media coverage would follow Dr. Paul’s recent initiatives, but the media has failed once again. Even most of the reliable allies of the liberty movement have seemingly dropped the ball on the importance of the Ron Paul Curriculum and the Ron Paul Institute for Peace on Prosperity! Likewise, I haven’t found any broadcast coverage of the former Congressman’s speeches at the U. of Florida, Brown University or the GOP Dinner in Knoxville. Very disappointing. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) U.S. Troops Warned: Freedom of Religion is Terrorism & Police Taught to Attack The Constitution - Video by YouTube User: TheJoshTolleyChannel. (4/9)

(8:20) Confirmed: Obama’s drone program killing civilians. Stephen Miles joins RTAmerica’s Meghan Lopez to discuss. (4/11)

(14:30) Charles Goyette updates Freedom’s Phoenix’s Ernest Hancock on the progress of the Ron Paul’s America radio spots. (4/12)

(26:06) Robert Scott Bell denounces state coercion and the government-pharma complex, mentions the Ron Paul Curriculum. (4/14)

(31:53) Are Young Libertarians The Key for GOP? Colorado Public Radio’s Ryan Warner reports on YAL’s CO State Convention. (4/15)

(45:58) Gold Going Down? The John Birch Society’s Art Thompson provides another weekly update. (4/15)

(56:38) Rep. Justin Amash speaks at Freedom Works’ New Fair Deal Event - Video by YouTube User: FreedomWorksAction. (4/15)

(1:06:20) Peter Schiff with CNBC’s Larry Kudlow ~ Is The Gold Rally Really Over? (4/16)

(1:14:58) Israel Anderson reintroduces Rand Paul FLIX. (4/17)

(1:16:09) FOX News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano on FBN’s Markets Now: Boston Bombing Reopens Privacy vs. Safety Debate. (4/17)

(1:20:55) Sirius/XM Radio’s Mike Church: Intervention Is Arrogant And Unconstitutional Whether Foreign Or Domestic. (4/17)

(1:25:55) Sen. Paul Questions Big Sis Napolitano at HSGA Committee Hearing - Video compliments of YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (4/17)

(1:28:44) Alex Jones welcomes former Ron Paul Staffer and Founder of Oath Keepers Stewart Rhodes to discuss suspicions that a member of the liberty movement will be blamed for the Boston Marathon attack. (4/17)

(1:57:49) Sen. Rand Paul Talks with Jerry Doyle about the Gun Control and Immigration Bills Being Voted on Today in the Senate. (4/17)

(2:08:11) One of Dueling Republican Chairs Says He Didn’t Want the Job (but he’ll take it from the Paul supporter) - KTVA CBS11’s (Anchorage, AK) Bill McAllister reports. (4/17)

(2:10:31) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: Senate moving forward on Internet Tax Mandate. (4/17)

(2:13:38) Rand Paul makes Time 100 Most Influential People cover, Morning Joe liberals disappointed on MSNBC. (4/18)

(2:16:13) Rand Paul on The Peter Schiff Show: “Yes, Obama, It’s Demeaning To Politicize Families’ Tragedies.” (4/18)

(2:29:17) Sen. Paul Questions Sec. Kerry at Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing - Video by YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (4/18)

(2:37:44) Ron Paul has launched a new Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity - Chance McGee for LarouchePAC Podcast. (4/18)

(2:41:37) A Missouri Ron Paul Delegate Sues Over Caucus Arrest - Coverage on The Angel Clark Show. (4/18)

(2:50:37) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: Internet privacy bill means ‘no more privacy’? (4/18)

(2:54:13) Ron Paul Auto-Tune!: The War On Drugs Is a Failure - Video compliments of YouTube User: schmoyoho. (4/19)

(2:57:32) Reason.com piece: Meet Gigi Bowman, Ron Paul-inspired candidate for New York state Senate. (4/19)

(3:02:50) Rand Paul-Mike Lee-Ted Cruz: Did Progressive Stand on Insider Trading Issue Destroy 2016 Hopes? Video by YouTube User: TheJoshTolleyChannel. (4/19)

(3:11:53) Freedom on Tour: Bringing Liberty to the Masses - Tom Woods speech in Dubuque, IA to the Iowa Republican Party. Video by YouTube User: jaxinthebox1 (Part 1 and Part 2). (4/13)

Ron Paul Holds Press Conference for Launch of the Ron Paul Institute (4/17/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:57:10 +0000

On Wednesday afternoon in Washington DC, Dr. Ron Paul formally launched the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. At the press conference, the libertarian-leaning politician said his new educational organization was needed because “governments reflect the people’s attitude,” and the current attitude was far too accepting of war. Rep. Walter Jones Jr. (R-NC), Rep. John Duncan (R-TN) and former Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), all members of the organization’s advisory board, also spoke at the press conference, as did Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY). Executive director Daniel McAdams explained the new Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity would not operate like a traditional think tank. Instead of merely publishing reports, he said the organization would have a lively website and hold seminars in various parts of the country. Video compliments of YouTube User: Daniel McAdams.

Ron Paul speaks at the University of Florida (4/15/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:30:24 +0000

“Liberty is very precious and something to protect,” former congressman Ron Paul said to a crowd of more than 2,000 in the U. of Florida’s Stephen C. O’Connell Center Monday night in Gainesville. He spoke about the values of liberty and individualism. The Accent Speaker’s Bureau invited Dr. Paul to speak to the University of Florida in an effort to showcase the diversity of political viewpoints. The Chairman of Campaign for Liberty and former Presidential candidate addressed students and supporters on a wide range of issues, including taxes and economics in the U.S. today. Video compliments of YouTube Users: Christopher Dillard and Hasan Baber.

Texas Straight Talk: Why Can’t We All Travel To Cuba? (4/15/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:16:57 +0000

In his latest Texas Straight Talk column, Dr. Ron Paul notes the waivers granted to politically connected celebrities (Jay-Z and Beyonce) in order that they travel to Cuba. After 50 years, can’t the rest of us go if we so please? We should never be surprised that insiders of all kinds will be given exemptions from official government policy. Power corrupts!

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - April 8th thru April 14th

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:08:26 +0000

Rand Paul dominated political talk this week, as he took the message of individual liberty to historically black schools- Howard and Simmons. The left was particularly peeved (and publicly nasty) by the Senator’s attempt to reach out to an unconventional libertarian constituency. The MSNBC pundits were particularly outraged by the Senator’s divergence from the liberal’s ordained version of historical events. Democrats=Good, Republicans=Racist, No? I would be willing to bet that- if they took a momentary truth serum- the Democrat operatives resent the fact that hundreds of black students came out to hear from the Senator. It was a sign that African-American loyalty to the Democrats may not be as impenetrable as previously thought. Rand could have just come to the universities and laid out the non-partisan pitch for liberty in all spheres, as his father did back in February 2012 at the Little Rock Baptist Church in Detroit (too bad he didn’t receive 1/100th of the media coverage that Rand received). But for better or for worse, Sen. Paul instead made a gesture on behalf of all Republicans. Listen closely to the progressive pundits in the following audio: they have no interest in improving race relations in this country. They thrive because of a political climate of fear, division, and intimidation. Only a culture of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and social tolerance will take race relations to the next level- but then why would we need a massive federal government? Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Talk Radio 1210 WPHT’s (Philadelphia, PA) Chris Stigall speaks with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul about his libertarian principles and gay marriage legislation. (4/9)

(15:21) Obama budget better late than never? Sen. Rand Paul on FNC’s On the Record with Greta Van Susterein. (4/9)

(21:48) Rand Paul talks Minority Outreach, Immigration Reform and Gun Control on The Sean Hannity Show. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (4/9)

(36:43) Sen. Paul talks about his plan to filibuster the gun control bill on The Mike Huckabee Radio Show. (4/9)

(46:10) Liberty & Civil Rights speech by Senator Rand Paul Howard University- Video by YouTube User: FreedomWorksAction. (4/10)

(1:38:36) Reaction to Rand Paul’s speech at Howard U: Students call him: Tea Party, capitalism, racist. Video by YouTube User: CampusReform. (4/10)

(1:40:58) Sen. Rand Paul tries to get on the good side of African Americans - TYT’s Cenk Uygur for CurrentTV. (4/10)

(1:45:16) Rand Paul talks to Michael Medved about his speech at Howard University. Video compliments of YouTube User: bxtidre7. (4/10)

(2:00:57) MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Tears Into Rand Paul For Denying He Questioned Civil Rights Act: “You Did Question It. On My Show.” (4/10)

(2:07:28) Bob Beckel and FNC’s The Five panel praise Rand Paul’s speech at Howard, rip MSNBC coverage - Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (4/11)

(2:10:11) Rand Paul gets Alex Jones’ stamp of approval: I know he’s a good man.” Video archived at Mofo Politics. (4/10)

(2:11:06) David Brody for CBN’s The 700 Club: Does Sen. Paul Have Right Prescription for America? (4/11)

(2:15:37) Sen. Rand Paul Tries To Repair GOP’s Image With Minorities - Mara Liasson for NPR’s Morning Edition. (4/11)

(2:20:11) Rand Paul discusses his visit to Howard U. on Bill Bennett’s Morning in America. Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (4/11)

(2:26:11) Michel Martin interviews the Senator for NPR’s Tell Me More - Rand Paul And Minorities, ‘A Date Or A Relationship?’ (4/11)

(2:43:12) Fox News’ anchor Brit Hume: Rand Paul ‘Gutsy’ to Speak at Howard University. (4/11)

(2:45:36) Guess Who’s Coming to Howard? Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart and correspondent Larry Wilmore clown Dr. Paul. (4/11)

(2:53:33) Talk Radio 1210 WPHT’s Dom Giordano speaks with a Howard University student, Keenan Glover, who recently questioned Rand Paul over the philosophy of government. (4/12)

(3:13:19) What was Rand Paul ‘Randsplaining’? MSNBC’s Chris Hayes piles on Sen. Paul, gets taken to task on All In. (4/12)

(3:16:44) On Fox News’ Hannity, Frank Luntz focus group finds: Rand Paul Has By Far The Most Successful Poll-Tested Platform On Immigration. (4/12)

(3:21:59) Right Side Of History? Abby Huntsman and panel discuss the Senator’s address at Howard on HuffPost Live. (4/12)

(3:42:38) Rand Paul tells black crowd at Simmons College of Kentucky that GOP ‘is not hostile to civil rights’ - Video coverage via the Courier-Journal. (4/13)

Politics of Freedom Update - April 6th thru April 12th

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:09:26 +0000

Last week was another busy one for the Doctors Paul, as both the father and the son were on the road promoting liberty to youth constituencies at universities across the country. Having just spoke at the Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati, former Rep. Ron Paul spoke at Oberlin College outside of Cleveland, OH and took a detour to join his friend Rep. John Duncan at a fundraiser in Knoxville. Sen. Rand Paul brought the libertarian Republican brand to two historically black colleges; namely, Howard University in Washington DC and Simmons College in Louisville. Bust most importantly, Dr. Paul announced the advent of the Ron Paul Curriculum for homeschooling parents and their children along with the creation of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. Ron’s ideas will clearly continue on long after his time on earth is over! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Ron Paul to talk Ohio homeschooling at Duke Energy Convention Center - Broadcast by WCPO-TV (ABC9 - Cincinnati, OH). (4/5)

(0:27) Tom Woods Announces the release of the Ron Paul Homeschool Curriculum! (4/6)

(3:43) Want Liberty in Our Times? Lew Rockwell talks to young libertarians about emulating the great Ron Paul. (4/9)

(19:00) Glenn Beck Goes Libertarian - John Stossel weighs in on the recent conservative evolution. Video by YouTube User: yazchat. (4/7)

(27:07) JBS CEO Art Thompson’s weekly update: Pentagon Buying Military Helicopters From Russia. (4/8)

(38:28) Ron Paul Curriculum: Introduction with Director Gary North. Video compliments of YouTube User: RonPaulCurriculum. (4/9)

(42:58) Will Ron Paul’s Homeschool Currículum Rewrite History? Blogger Ed Brayton joins PaleoRadio on WPRR AM 1680m (Grand Rapids, MI). (4/9)

(1:03:08) Ben Swann Leaving Fox 19 Announcement (Make Your Voice Heard) - Video compliments of YouTube User: Ben Swann. (4/9)

(1:05:07) Rand Paul’s putative rant on gun control - PIX11’s (new York, NY) Lionel comments on the situation. (4/9)

(1:06:36) Will The Future GOP Be More Libertarian? NPR’s Ari Shapiro reports for All Things Considered. (4/9)

(1:11:13) Libertarianism Rebranded - HuffPost Live’s Jacob Soboroff talks with Adam Kokesh and other libertarian panelists. (4/10)

(1:40:08) Our Old Friend Jessie Benton is running PR for his new boss Mitch McConnell on 84WHAS’ (Louisville, KY) Mandy Connell Show. (4/10)

(1:45:25) Two Alaskans Claim to be Republican State Party Chair- Bill McAllister reports for KTVA CBS 11 (Anchorage, AK). (4/10)

(1:48:00) Judge Napolitano And Shep Smith Take On IRS E-Mail Snooping Without Warrants. Video archived at Mediaite. (4/11)

(1:53:15) Ian, Johnson and Mark of Free Talk Live talk with Gene “the Christian anarchist” about the Ron Paul Speaking Tour. (4/11)

(1:57:47) Rand Paul visits Howard University students - FNC’s Hannity and guests debate Party History, CRA, Newsletters. (4/11)

(2:02:52) Reason Magazine captures Reactions to Sen. Rand Paul’s Speech at Howard University. (4/11)

(2:05:50) 84 WHAS’ Mandy Connell speaks with Senator Rand Paul about the McConnell bugging and his upcoming rally. (4/12)

(2:16:12) Trying to defend Rand Paul - MSNBC’s Chris Hayes brings in Melissa Harris-Perry and Ta-Nehisi to bash Rand, while Matt Welch defends. (4/12)

(2:22:55) Larry Pratt on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer: All The Gun Control Polls Are BS! Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tCOM. (4/10)

(2:33:45) ABC36 News WTVQ (Lexington, KY): Both Kentucky Senators Vote For Filibuster Against Gun Control. (4/11)

(2:34:09) Libertarianism going mainstream? Fox News’ Steve Doocy with political analyst Roger Stone. (4/12)

(2:37:29) Rep. Thomas Massie and Sen. Rand Paul speak at Louisville Tea Party. Video archived at USTREAM. (4/12)

(3:12:05) Rand Paul Speaks at Simmons College to Seek African American Support. Video by YouTube: djgabrielpresents. (4/13)

(3:17:22) Journalist Ben Swann interview with Alex Jones of Infowars: Why MSM is A Joke. (4/13)

(3:43:56) Republicans Join with Democrats to Destroy Gun Rights - Prison Planet’s David Knight reports for Infowars’ Nightly News. (4/14)

(3:54:52) USS Cole Commander Kirk Lippold Supports Rand Paul Foreign Policy Over McCain. Video by YouTube User: VoteRonPaul12. (4/12)

Ron Paul Gives Speech at Knox County GOP Lincoln Dinner (4/12/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:31:02 +0000

Ron Paul brought his message of balanced federal budgets and non-interventionism in foreign policy to the Knox County Republican faithful Friday night for one of the largest crowds ever to attend a Lincoln Day dinner in Knoxville. The former Presidential Candidate joined his friend and colleague Rep. John Duncan in front of a crowd of at least 750 attendees at Rothchild’s Catering and Conference Center. Video compliments of YouTube User: christiananarchist.

Former Rep. Ron Paul Meets with the Media in Knoxville, TN (4/12/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:23:27 +0000

Prior to delivering his remarks at the annual Lincoln Day Dinner for the Knox County Republican Party in Knoxville, TN, Ron Paul held an impromptu press conference with the attending media. Dr. Paul and Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. spoke a bit about their shared experience in the House of Representatives, then the two took some questions about the state of the GOP, the mood of the electorate and the current state of readiness of the US armed forces. Apologies for the whiny audio- it’s all I have found thus far. Video compliments of YouTube User: LesleyJS.

Dr. Ron Paul on Charlotte’s News-Talk 1110 WBT (4/9/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:04:56 +0000

Former Congressman and Presidential Candidate Ron Paul joined News-Talk 1110 WBT’s (Charlotte, NC) Keith Larson on the radio Tuesday morning to discuss his post-Congressional activities and the ongoing campaign for liberty. Other topics of discussion included the 10th anniversary of the Iraq war, the growing libertarian youth movement, the need for free people to accept personal responsibility and more. 38 yr old Iraq war veteran Ryan called into the show to praise Dr. Paul’s efforts.

Texas Straight Talk - Homeschooling: The Future of Liberty (4/8/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:05:19 +0000

In his latest installment of Texas Straight Talk, Ron Paul explains his enthusiasm for homeschooling as an alternative to the public education monopoly. Dr. Paul introduces the Ron Paul curriculum in light of the Homeschool convention he spoke at on Sunday in Cincinnati.

Ron Paul speaks to Students and Supporters at Oberlin College (4/7/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:00:18 +0000

A spirited full house greeted former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul in Oberlin College’s Finney Chapel on Sunday evening as a part of the college’s Convocation Series. Dr. Paul came through Oberlin on a speaking tour to give a lecture, “Liberty Defined,” from Paul’s 2011 book of the same name. The retired congressman enthusiastically extolled the virtues of small government, limited regulation, personal property rights and the resurgence of an ethos of government that promoted “individual liberty protected equally” for all people. The lecture was sponsored by the Oberlin College Republicans and Libertarians. Video compliments of YouTube User: Tumbleweedin.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - April 1st thru April 7th

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:42:13 +0000

So, it looks like Senator Rand Paul has pulled back his media availability significantly over the last week. After all, he’s probably talked to nearly every pundit in the business since his historic filibuster. The doctor is under heavy scrutiny from all sides given his sudden media prominence. The liberal media is on the attack, as are the hardcore social conservatives- who were quick to pick up on what they viewed as his soft immigration, marriage, and abortion policies. Moreover, the Senator is not getting a whole lot of love from the libertarians, either. Since there were few interviews over the last week, I’ve posted some audio that I missed the first time around throughout the month of March. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Republican US Senator from Kentucky Rand Paul talks about guns, sequestration, immigration reform, and more with NewsTalk 800 & 1600 WVHU’s (Huntington, WV) Tom Roten. (2/21)

(9:53) Senator Rand Paul speaks at Northwest Suburban Lincoln Day Dinner in Palatine, Illinois. Video compliments of YouTube User: SusieMaui. (3/4)

(35:29) Breitbart’s Ben Shapiro Blows Away HuffPo’s Ryan Grim re: Rand Paul, on The Sean Hannity Show. (3/8)

(51:20) Yaron Brook from The Ayn Rand Center appears on The Wall Street Shuffle to discuss Rand Paul’s filibuster, egalitarianism, government involvement in the banking system, and more. (3/11)

(1:05:29) Rand Paul appears on The Liberty Education Interview Series with Robert Ringer. (3/12)

(1:19:23) GOP Senator Would Offer Legal Status for Immigrants- Aaron Zitner reports for WSJ.com. (3/19)

(1:23:52) Rand Paul visits with Roger Hedgecock to talk about his immigration plan. (3/20)

(1:33:23) Steve Deace: Rand Paul trips over the life issue…Plus, an open letter to libertarians. (3/21)

(2:01:30) On marriage, Perry, Huckabee, Carson make the cut; Rand Paul does not - AFA’s Bryan Fischer. (3/27)

(2:13:35) Rand Paul Q&A at the U. of Kentucky in Lexington - Video compliments of YouTube User: Keith Gilbertson (Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3). (3/27)

(2:17:06) Rand Paul meets the press at the University of Kentucky on running for president.Video archived at Kentucky.com. (3/27)

(2:20:03) WHAS11’s (ABC - Louisville, KY) Joe Arnold - Ky. senator Rand Paul draws crowd at UK campus. (3/27)

(2:21:06) Shooting Down Gun Control in the Senate - William Vizzard on Background Briefing with Ian Masters. (3/31)

(2:37:23) TheBlaze TV: The RNC’s Problem We have a great product, but the people in DC have no idea how to sell it. (4/2)

(2:43:37) WDRB 41 (Fox - Louisville, KY): Gov. Beshear has until Saturday to veto hemp bill. (4/3)

(2:46:25) The Daily Bret: Fox News’ Bret Baier on 2016 frontrunners. (4/4)

(2:47:44) Benghazi kickstarted Clinton versus Paul 2016 chatter - MSNBC’s Martin Bashir with David Corn and Joy Reid. (4/4)

(2:53:19) MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow: Conspiracy paranoia infiltrates Senate GOP, ‘undermines US global authority.’ (4/4)

(2:58:36) Greg Newburn joins Ahmed to discuss Rand Paul’s bid to get rid of mandatory sentence minimums. Video archived at AOL. (4/5)

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2013/03/27/2577001/rand-paul-at-uk.html#storylink=cpy

Politics of Freedom Update - March 30th thru April 5th

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:14:10 +0000

Dr. Ron Paul’s itinerary has really began to fill up after a couple of months of rest. The Congressman’s radio minute is airing in markets across the country, and he now has several more dates scheduled on university campuses over the next several weeks. Over the last few weeks, the honorary chairman of the Campaign for Liberty has spoke at George Washington University, at the Manning Conference in Ottawa, at Financial Adviser Magazine’s Retirement Symposium in Orlando, at the Sovereign Man Conference in Santiago, Chile, the CAL summit in Calgary, and now at the Homeschooling Convention in Cincinnati. Now, Rep. Paul has never gotten the media coverage he has deserved. Unfortunately, he receives even less press now that he is no longer running for President and has retired from the Congress! I haven’t had nearly the amount of Ron Paul coverage that I had hoped to post for you all. Luckily, Rand Paul has been a fixture in the headlines, and Reps. Amash and Massie are really worth listening to. Additionally, I will continue to post news analysis and commentary from voices that are prominent to the liberty movement. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Gene Healy of CATO Institute Discusses Problems with Drone Policy on The Jerry Doyle Show. (3/26)

(15:08) Peter Schiff on CNBC’s Future’s Now: We’re Headed To A Currency Crisis One Way Or Another. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (4/1)

(24:07) Rep. Justin Amash in-depth interview on Debt, Abortion, Immigration & More with Reason TV’s Nick Gillespie. (4/1)

(1:03:02) POLITICO Roundtable: Rand vs. Ron Paul, and the new GOP. (4/1)

(1:06:25) Arrogant Bill Kristol is Deaf and Dumb about cultural shift: ‘Pathetic’ To ‘Embrace Views Of Some 26-Year-Old Who Doesn’t Know Anything.’ Video archived at Mediaite.com. (4/1)

(1:08:33) David Stockman on Fox Business’ Varney & Co.: “Ben Bernanke Is The Most Dangerous Man In US History.” (4/1)

(1:15:06) Mike Church: “Iraq War to Blame for Obamacare” Writes Jonah Goldberg!? (4/1)

(1:20:00) Full Disclosure: “Rand Paul’s 13 Hours That Changed Public Opinion” - Video by YouTube User: Ben Swann. (4/2)

(1:24:51) Budget Deficit Exploding Out of Control, Congress Triggers Early Stages of Hyperinflation - Ron Paul’s favorite statistician John Williams on USAWatchdog. (4/3)

(1:41:43) Prof. Hunt Tooley talks with Tom Woods (in for Peter Schiff) about Americans’ shifting opinions of drones, the TSA, and what the Founders would think of today’s security state. (4/3)

(2:02:40) The State That Booed Ron Paul for the Golden Rule Again Chooses Adulterous Mark Sanford for Governor. Mike Church and AG Discuss. (4/2)

(2:07:40) Sun News’ Faith Goldy joins Manu Raj to discuss the UN’s gun grab and Hollywood’s gun hypocrisy. (4/3)

(2:15:38) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: One glaring oversight in U.N. Arms Treaty? (4/3)

(2:19:57) Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert samples the RNC Young Voters Survey! (4/3)

(2:23:15) A litany of gaffes sets back Republican plans to make the party more inclusive and electorally viable - Jon Stewart reports for Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. (4/3)

(2:30:07) STUDY: What Are the Most, Least Free States in the United States? Judge Andrew Napolitano on FNC’s Fox & Friends. (4/4)

(2:32:46) US also to blame for Palestinian prisoner’s death - Radio host and former candidate for US Senate Mark Dankof on Iran’s PressTV. (4/4)

(2:41:22) Decepticons Beware: Hagel Hints At Cutting One Trillion Dollars In Defense Spending - The Mike Church Show. (4/4)

(2:46:22) CBN’s David Brody spent a couple days with Sen. Paul down at his home in Bowling Green, Kentucky. (4/4)

(3:08:11) Outside groups take over where Minn. GOP falls short - Tom Scheck reports for Minnesota Public Radio. (4/5)

(3:12:27) Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America debates MSNBC’s Chris Matthews on Hardball. (4/4)

(3:26:21) The Best Of Ron Paul’s America features Courtesy of PodcastOne. (4/1)

(3:31:53) SC State Senator Tom Davis on the NDAA, Civil Disobedience and Nullification. Video Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four. (4/4)

(3:41:39) News Radio 84 WHAS‘ (Louisville, KY) Mandy Connell has Cong. Thomas Massie in-studio to talk about numerous issues happening in Washington DC. (4/5)

(4:00:27) Judge Napolitano on FBN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight: Connecticut Gun Control Law ‘A Wishlist For Those Who Hate 2nd Amendment.’ (4/5)

(4:04:41) Uh-oh! Is gold, silver confiscation next? CNBC’s Rick Santelli exposes Illinois’ Legislation for its Resident’s Gold (SB-3341). Video archived at World Net Daily. (4/4)

(4:07:12) So Much for ‘The Principled Liberal’ - Prick Bill Maher Trashes Libertarians: Movement Went ‘Nuts,’ ‘Intellectually Stuck In Their Teen Years.’ Video archived at Mediaite.com. (4/5)

Former Rep. Ron Paul speaks in Calgary, Alberta Canada (4/5/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:13:13 +0000

For the second time in the last month, Dr. Ron Paul spoke to a conservative group in Canada- this time addressing attendees at the 2013 CAL “Making Alberta Safe for Capitalism” Summit at the Westin in Calgary, AB. The former Congressman and Presidential candidate delivered the Lunchtime Keynote, entitled: The Dangers of Big Government: Lessons for Canada from the US. Dr. Paul shared his thoughts on fiscal responsibility, using examples from the dysfunctional American system and anecdotes from his 23 years in Congress focusing on the most pressing issues of all - how to structurally eliminate deficits and debt. Video compliments of YouTube User: mom2dd.

Dr. Ron Paul on Cincinatti’s 55KRC with Brian Thomas (4/4/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:06:57 +0000

On Thursday morning, Ron Paul joined 55KRC’s (Cincinnati, OH) Brian Thomas to promote the Homeschooling Convention that he will keynote at over the weekend. The two spoke about the attack on liberty and the need to challenge the public education complex, as well as the so-called GOP autopsy report and the need to prepare for reform in light of the coming debt crisis.

Texas Straight Talk: The Great Cyprus Bank Robbery (4/1/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:44:36 +0000

In his latest installment of Texas Straight Talk, former Congressman Ron Paul reacts to the ongoing banking crisis in Europe and the outrageous theft taken directly from bank accounts in exchange for a bailout from the ECB. Government’s cannot be trusted when they see their power hanging on by a thread, and the EU superstate is the culmination of generations of elitist technocrats.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - March 25th thru March 31st

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:29:31 +0000

Just because Rand Paul cut back on his broadcast interviews this week doesn’t mean that he didn’t make any news headlines! To the chagrin of the neocons and the advocates of right-wing social engineering, it is becoming increasingly clear that Senator Paul is an early frontrunner for the 2016 Republican nomination. Likewise, the usual suspects on the left are in total demonization/marginalization mode. The media is busy reacting to the Senator’s most recent 5 year balanced budget proposal, his pro-life personhood amendment, and his plan for comprehensive immigration reform. But towards the end of the week, Sen. Paul has made yet another splash in the legislative process with a filibuster on the Obama administration’s gun control initiatives. Unfortunately, this doesn’t appear to be another old-fashioned talking filibuster, but rather a filibuster of the procedural variety that will require a bill to receive a 60 vote super-majority in the Senate. Ann Coulter (IMHO the modern day female version of Morton Downey Junior) has joined Bill Krytol on the attack against Dr. Paul’s foreign policy of moderation, as well as his ambitions for higher office. Sen. Paul also returned to Kentucky to speak at UK in Lexington. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Additional audio from CPAC 2013 - Rand Paul Strategy Explained by Douglas P. Tuck. Video compliments of YouTube User: AdamKokesh. (3/15)

(8:08) Rand introducing personhood amdmt in the Senate - Steve Deace talks with Jen and Rebecca from “The Amen Corner.” (3/18)

(14:34) Michael Medved applauds the new GOP, and Rand’s proposal for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. (3/19)

(22:53) Rand Paul fuels GOP civil war, according MSNBC’s resident snake, Lawrence O’Donnell. (3/19)

(33:04) Kentucky’s own Mandy Connell talks a little bit about immigration and some of the comments by Rand Paul about the issue on 84 WHAS (Louisville, KY). (3/20)

(47:10) Rand Paul For President in 2016? Ian Preston reports for ABC36 News WTVQ (Lexington, KY). (3/24)

(47:47) DC Report - Ron Paul a “Liability” to Rand Paul’s Ambitions? Gary Franchi reports for WHDT/Next News Network. (3/24)

(49:02) MSNBC’s Touré And Sen. Rand Paul Agree On At Least This One Thing…Marijuana Decriminalization. Video archived at Mediaite.com. (3/25)

(52:19) Rand Paul, Ted Cruz – and, yes, Mitt Romney – take turns playing ‘kingmaker’ - Goldie Taylor and Hogan Gidley on MSNBC’s Martin Bashir. (3/25)

(59:32) Ann Coulter trashes Rand Paul on FNC’s Hannity: “His two objectives are legalizing pot and amnesty for illegals”- Video by YouTube User: madihah hadeen. (3/25)

(1:00:39) Fox News analyst Bob Beckel praises Rand Paul: “He’s a lot smarter than I gave him credit for.” Video compliments of YouTube User: andrew yezen. (3/25)

(1:02:05) Discussion about Hillary Clinton and Rand Paul on WAMC’s (Northeast Public Radio) Roundtable on The Roundtable. (3/26)

(1:08:35) Slate Magazine: Rand Paul Eyes Gun-Control Filibuster. (3/26)

(1:09:44) Sen. Paul has a second filibuster on the horizon - CNN’s Gregory Wallace for The Lead. (3/26)

(1:13:16) MSNBC’s Chris Jansing: Senators Rand Paul, Ted Cruz & Mike Lee Threaten To Filibuster New Gun Control Laws. Video by YouTube User: FirstNewz101. (3/26)

(1:19:29) FILIBUSTER: Rand Paul Take Two - Jacob Soboroff hosts HuffPost Live. (3/26)

(1:26:54) Will the GOP be the party of Reagan, Ryan, or Rand when it comes to budgets? MSNBC’s NOW with Alex Wagner. (3/26)

(1:36:26) Q and A at University of Kentucky: Rand Paul on work visas & immigration policy. Video by YouTube User: Keith Gilbertson. (3/27)

(1:37:32) Sen. Paul talks about Gun Control and the Industrial Hemp bill awaiting the KY Governor’s signature. Video at courier-journal.com. (3/27)

(1:40:56) Rand Paul Speaks At University Of Kentucky - Report by ABC36 News WTVQ (Lexington, KY). Video archived at ClipSyndicate. (3/28)

(1:41:49) Rand Paul speaks on Faith and the Law with CBN’s David Brody. (3/29)

(1:43:06) GOP senator tells Fox News’ Eric Bolling (in for Hannity) he intends to block any legislation infringing on right to bear arms. (3/28)

(1:49:16) ABC36 News WTVQ’s (Lexington, KY) Ellen Bryan: Rand Paul Gearing Up For Presidential Election? (3/28)

(1:51:43) DC Report - Gun Filibuster in the Works? Video compliments of YouTube User: NextNewsNetwork. (3/29)

(1:52:49) The Legacy of a Filibuster - Slate’s David Weigel joins host Bob Garfield for On The Media. (3/29)

(2:04:44) Rand Paul and Gun Control - Commentary by WNOX-FM’s (Knoxville, TN) Patrick Riggins. (3/31)

Politics of Freedom Update - March 23rd thru March 29th

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:00:19 +0000

Sorry for the delay, but here’s a huge chunk of audio for your listening pleasure. Unfortunately, its getting harder and harder to find Ron Paul specific news, even when he’s out and about speaking to crowds. Very little multimedia of Dr. Paul’s speaking engagements have been available since the man signed on with the Greater Talent Network, and there must be a no video policy in place. On Saturday, the former Congressman spoke at the Sovereign Man conference in Santiago, Chile- and no video of this speech seems to exist as of yet. Sen. Rand Paul continues to make waves in the aftermath of his CPAC straw poll victory, and yet snipers continue to come out of the woodwork to bash the Senator. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Short behind-the scenes interview with Ron Paul at GWU - Video compliments of YouTube User: Carlos McKnight. (3/4)

(0:57) Ron Paul’s Philosophy in Four Words: “Nothing comes for free” - Video compliments of YouTube User: Scott Vrooman. (3/8)

(1:12) Pat Caddell’s electrifying CPAC Speech rips GOP RINO Washington consultancy class. Video by YouTube User: videosciencelab. (3/17)

(10:08) Michigan pundits discussing the 2014 open US Senate seat, and Justin Amash’s chances in that race on Off The Record. Video by YouTube User: duncanhunter2008. (3/17)

(15:50) Clifford May says Iraq attacked USA first? Jan Helfeld debates with a neoconservative, national security technocrat. (3/17)

(23:32) Iowa GOP Chair AJ Spiker talks about his state party and Rand Paul’s upcoming visit with Newsradio 1040 WHO’s (Des Moines, IA) Jan Mickelson. (3/19)

(44:15) Reality Check with WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati. OH) Ben Swann: European Central Bankers want personal savings accounts to pay for bailouts?

(47:29) The Resident — Military to takeover drones in the US? RTAmerica’s Lori Harfenist has more. (3/21)

(50:29) Daniel McAdams, foreign policy advisor for Rep. Ron Paul, joins Scott Horton to talk RP’s educational efforts. (3/22)

(1:11:21) Fox News Confirms Alex Jones DHS Ammo Purchases Story - Video by YouTube User: MichaelSavage4Prez. (3/23)

(1:13:50) WNOX-FM’s (Knoxville, TN) Patrick Riggins discusses Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter’s strange thoughts on Freedom. (3/24)

(1:26:07) Conservatives’ Fear of Libertarians - Video compliments of YouTube User: PatrickRigginsShow. (3/24)

(1:36:05) Rand Paul Clarifies His Stance On Illegal Immigration with WND’s Taylor Rose. Video by YouTube User: VoteRonPaul12. (3/25)

(1:46:00) Peter Schiff tells Russia Today how a US depression can cause a global ‘death spiral.’ (3/25)

(1:53:46) Rand Paul vs. Paul Ryan? MSNBC’s Alex Wagner talks with Heather McGee and Michael Tomasky about this quiet fight on the right. (3/25)

(2:02:47) Glenn Greenwald on Current TV: U.S. Military Continues Torture War Crimes Under Obama’s Leadership! Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (3/25)

(2:10:13) Cypriot Financial Crisis and the Russian Connection - JBS CEO Art Thompson’s weekly news video update. (3/25)

(2:21:19) RP2012 Campaign Legal Advisor Bruce Fein talks with Jerry Doyle about the Erosion of our Freedoms. (3/25)

(2:38:12) Should we be putting kids in jail for minor drug offenses? WRKO 680 AM’s (Boston, MA) Jeffrey Kuhner asks the audience. (3/25)

(2:51:58) Don’t Stand With Rand? Cenk Uygur on Gun Control and Pot - Video by YouTube User: TheYoungTurks. (3/26)

(2:58:13) Hemp bill backed by Rand Paul passes KY state legislature, awaits governor’s signature! Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (3/27)

(3:00:17) Rand Paul Discusses Passage Of Kentucky Hemp Bill - Video compliments of YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (3/27)

(3:01:35) This ain’t your daddy’s drone - WND-TV’s Molotov Mitchell shares ‘a handy tool to have around the house’. (3/27)

(3:06:00) Rick Perry’s gold rush: Fort Knox of Texas in the works! Wayne Allyn Root joins RTAmerica’s Liz Wahl. (3/26)

(3:12:15) Sen. Mike Lee talks with Fox News’ Greta Van Susterein about the latest filibuster threat on Gun Control. (3/28)

(3:17:44) Rand Paul Draws Large, Young Crowd At University of Kentucky Campus. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (3/28)

(3:18:46) Paul endorsing McConnell, discouraging tea party challenge - WHAS11’s (ABC - Louisville, KY) Joe Arnold reports. (3/28)

(3:21:00) 84 WHAS’ (Louisville, KY) Mandy Connell speaks to Congressman Thomas Massie about the goings on in Washington and Obamacare updates. (3/28)

(3:34:41) Laissez Faire Books’ Jeffrey Tucker talks Rand Paul on Unleashed Independence Radio with Erika Grave Davies. (3/29)

(3:57:22) Libertarian wirter Ilana Mercer Talks Rand Paul on The Robert Wenzel Show. (3/30)

(4:21:47) Executive Director of Armed Citizen Project, Kyle Coplen, on CNN - Video compliments of YouTube User: Armedcitizenproject. (3/30)

(4:26:42) Jesse Benton strikes again, blow for Rand Paul - Video compliments of YouTube User: AdamKokesh. (3/30)

Dr. Ron Paul on AM 560 WIND with Joe Walsh (3/26/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:18:11 +0000

On Tuesday evening, former Congressman Ron Paul appeared on another former Representative’s new radio show - with AM 560 The Answer’s (Chicago, IL) Joe Walsh. The one-time House colleagues talked about the sequestration debacle and the wimpiness of House Republicans, the feasibility of a third party movement, the appeal of the message of freedom with America’s youth, same-sex marriage, Randy’s leadership in the US Senate and more!

Dr. Ron Paul joins Lew Rockwell on the LRC Podcast (3/26/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:10:30 +0000

Former Congressman Ron Paul spoke with his former congressional chief-of-staff and founder of the Mises Institute- Lew Rockwell. The two took spoke about the myriad of fundamental challenges America currently faces and the neocon retaliation against Rand Paul and other proponents of non-interventionism.

Former Rep. Ron Paul with Fox News Radio’s Alan Colmes (3/25/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:44:35 +0000

On Monday, former Congressman and Dr. Ron Paul talked with Fox News contributor Alan Colmes about the US being in Iraq for 10 Years as well as some discussion about gay marriage rights, Rand’s filibuster and gun control.

Texas Straight Talk: Neo-Con War Addiction Threatens Our Future (3/25/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:57:52 +0000

Don’t think that just because he’s out of the Congress that Ron Paul isn’t following the news. In this week’s Texas Straight Talk audio column, Dr. Paul reacts to Bill Krystol- who has been making the rounds in opposition to Rand Paul’s victory at CPAC. The pope of neoconservatism has been using all the buzzwords and phrases to describe Ron’s son- “neo-isolationist” and “running to the left of Barack Obama.” The truth is, the neocons have lost the hearts and minds of the American voter, and its only a matter of time until they become completely irrelevant. Video compliments of YouTube User: minnesotachris.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - March 18th thru March 24th

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:57:52 +0000

It should not be a surprise that after an incredibly positive week of media coverage for Senator Rand Paul, the doctor is dealing with a bit of liberal/neocon/establishment blowback in reaction to his rapid prominence on the national stage. Of course, someone will always be offended when a US Senator comes out to lead on virtually every debate of national significance! The Senator not only reintroduced his office’s five year proposal for balancing the federal budget, he also weighed in publicly on controversial issues like immigration, marriage, and abortion. It seems as if the Senator is not interested in cultivating a narrow, partisan constituency- but rather putting forward solutions for all varieties of national problems. Therefore, it shouldn’t surprise us that many of the individuals who held their tongue on the drone filibuster are coming out swinging on other issues of disagreement. Unfortunately, so many voters enjoy being pandered to and being told what they want to hear, rather than being offered actual solutions that could be the cornerstone for bipartisan compromise. We’ll all have to wait and see! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Sen. Rand Paul Tops GOP Straw Poll - Ian Preston reports for ABC36 News WTVQ (Lexington, KY). (3/17)

(0:40) Scarborough Takes On Panelist Over CPAC Criticism: They’re Not ‘Wacko Birds — They’re My Friends.’ Video archived at Mediate.com. (3/18)

(8:50) Yale Professor David Bromwich talks about the Rand Paul “Convergence” on Radio Open Source with Christopher Lydon. (3/18)

(38:40) Rush Limbaugh reacts to Rand Paul’s gay marriage idea: “No f-ing way.” Audio archived at Mofo Politics. (3/18)

(42:18) Dr. Ben Carson on Fox News’ Hannity: Rand Paul Impresses Me. (3/18)

(45:30) Arch-neocon Bill Krystol blames Barack Obama for the Rise of Rand Paul - Video by YouTube User: WMAL Washington. (3/19)

(51:36) Rand Paul raises immigration reform at the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Video by Vimeo User: Zayas Hendrick Mediaworks. (3/19)

(1:09:08) Rand Paul backs path to citizenship for illegal immigrants - Kelly Wright reports for Fox News. (3/19)

(1:11:55) Federation for American Immigration Reform’s Bob Dane Reacts to Sen. Paul’s Immigration Speech - Video by YouTube User: fairfederation. (3/19)

(1:17:02) Sen. Marco Rubio praises Rand Paul’s immigration stance on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper. (3/19)

(1:17:45) SE Cupp on MSNBC’s The Cycle: Rand Paul and Marco Rubio need each other. (3/19)

(1:21:35) Steve Deace joins Jan Mickelson to talk about CPAC; reaction to Rand’s immigration position on News Radio 1040 WHO (Des Moines, IA). (3/19)

(1:41:00) Rand Paul Calls for Immigration Overhaul - Aaron Zitner reports for WSJ.com. (3/19)

(1:44:42) Rand Paul talks Immigration And Abortion with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer. Video compliments of YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (3/19)

(1:57:42) Rand Paul extended interview on The Sean Hannity Show - Video compliments of YouTube User: bxtidre7. (3/19)

(2:28:43) Senator Paul talks about his proposal for Immigration Reform with Mike Huckabee. (3/19)

(2:29:46) Heartache: Michael Savage says Rand Paul is a “fraud” like Scott Brown. Audio archived on Mofo Politics. (3/19)

(2:41:20) Rand Paul’s Pro-Immigration Push - Cato Daily Podcast with Alex Nowrasdeh. (3/20)

(2:47:48) Rand Paul: Can the GOP get behind his foreign policy views? MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski reads Dana Milbanks Washington Post column. (3/20)

(2:51:46) Sen. Paul talks immigration reform and his plan to balance the budget in 5 years with Glenn Beck. (3/20)

(3:07:00) Sen. Paul on FNC’s Your World: The country’s looking for something different. (3/20)

(3:16:31) Rand Paul: News Flash, What We Have Right Now Is De Facto Amnesty on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (3/21)

(3:21:53) Senator Rand Paul Discusses His Filibuster in the Senate and Immigration Reform on America’s News Network. (3/21)

(3:27:01) Rand Paul (R-KY) Interview On Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace - Video compliments of YouTube User: Massteaparty. (3/24)

Politics of Freedom Update - March 16th thru March 22nd

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:18:19 +0000

Another week of liberty-related news for all the subscribers out there. Senator Rand Paul is coming off of his first victory in the CPAC straw-poll- showing that he has, in fact, taken over the liberty wing of the Republican Party. This week also marked the 10 year anniversary of the Iraq War, which so many of us supported at one time in our ignorance. The question is, does the average Republican voter recognize the colossal failure of the Bush administration’s preemptive regime change policy? Ron Paul’s America was scheduled to begin airing on stations across the country this week, though I haven’t yet seen or heard any confirmation that the radio minutes have been played anywhere. I will certainly post any info that I come across. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) YAL’s Jeff Frazee talks with AM 1440 KMED’s (Medford, OR) Bill Meyer about the trashing of those “crazy libertarian kids”. (3/8)

(7:39) Jeb Bush Seeks Third Bush Presidency - Aaron Dykes reports for PrisonPlanet.com. (3/12)

(9:30) Constant Contradictions: Gov’t Says One Thing, Does Another - JBS CEO Art Thompson’s weekly news video update. (3/11)

(18:19) Attorney & Author Jonathan W. Emord tells Alex Jones about the state of the Republic and his battles vs. the FDA. (3/12)

(45:20) Sarah Palin: Dems Call White Men & The Tea Party Extremist Terrorists. Video by YouTube User: TheALexJonesChannel. (3/14)

(52:25) 2nd Amendment Debate - Kyle Coplen of The Armed Citizen Project on The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur. (3/14)

(1:03:43) Sen. Ted Cruz Reacts to Clash With Dianne Feinstein on Fox News’ Your World with Neil Cavuto. (3/15)

(1:12:05) As RNC reboots, Reince Priebus reaches out to the Ron Paul liberty movement - Audio excerpts from his Remarks at CPAC and the National Press Club. (3/16,3/18)

(1:16:16) NRA President and former ACU Chairman David Keene criticizes disenfranchisement of Ron Paul supporters from GOP, knocks John McCain. Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (3/16)

(1:22:14) Adam Kokesh VS CPAC 2013 - Video compliments of YouTube User: AdamKokesh. (3/18)

(1:24:48) Adam & Ron Paul VS Peter Schiff at CPAC - Video compliments of YouTube User: AdamKokesh. (3/18)

(1:31:32) WNOX News Talk 100.3’s (Knoxville, TN) Patrick Riggins: Libertarianism… The New “Hip” Thing - Video by YouTube User: ThePatrickRigginsShow. (3/17)

(1:43:03) WNOX News Talk 100.3’s (Knoxville, TN) Patrick Riggins: Rand Paul at CPAC- Video compliments of YouTube User: ThePatrickRigginsShow. (3/17)

(1:53:28) WNOX News Talk 100.3’s (Knoxville, TN) Patrick Riggins: Ron Paul and The Defense of Marriage Act - Video by YouTube User: ThePatrickRigginsShow. (3/17)

(2:01:39) John Birch Society’s Art Thompson: National Popular Vote for President Is Not the Answer! (3/18)

(2:13:23) Mike Church: Military Suicides Are Yet Another Cost Of War. (3/18)

(2:18:23) Pat Buchanan on the Laura Ingraham Show: ‘Rand Paul-Ron Paul-Pat Buchanan’ anti-interventionism is on the rise in the GOP. Audio archived at The Daily Caller. (3/18)

(2:21:06) Fox News contributor Judge Andrew Napolitano: Government Can Steal Your Money - Video by YouTube User: djgabrielpresents. (3/18)

(2:24:52) Alex Jones reads some Ron/Rand Paul related headlines. Audio archived at Alex Jones Podcasts. (3/19)

(2:25:31) The Greater Talent Network Presents: Former Congressman Ron Paul gives his advice to the young people of America. (3/19)

(2:26:52) Full Disclosure: Al Qaeda in Syria, the Story You Haven’t Heard? Video compliments of YouTube User: Ben Swann. (3/19)

(2:39:57) Mike Gallagher interviews Rand Paul, likes his immigration proposal- Video compliments of YouTube User: bxtidre7. (3/19)

(2:56:48) Freedom Movement Winning! David Ortiz special report on Victories in the Liberty Movement. Video by YouTube User: TheAlexJonesChannel. (3/20)

(3:00:10) American Exceptionalism Is Not A Compliment! Mike Church talks with caller George in PA. (3/20)

(3:05:10) HuffPost Live: GOP Lawmakers Who Voted Against Iraq War Stand Their Ground 10 Years Later. (3/20)

(3:14:58) Why did Senator Rand Paul Tell Jerry Doyle ‘There Will be a Day of Reckoning’ If We Ignore the Debt? (3/20)

(3:29:22) Dennis Kucinich: US an ‘Orwellian State’ - Talks about Ron Paul, Rand’s Filibuster. Video by YouTube User: breakingtheset. (3/21)

(3:37:33) Get This, by Lynn Wolley- “According To Our Schools, The United States Is To Blame For The September 11 Attacks.” Blames Ron Paul for CIA’s analysis on blowback. Audio archived at News Radio 1400 KTEM. (3/21)

(3:38:33) Paul Legacy Continues - HuffPost’s Abby Huntsman with Jordan Page, John Bush among others. (3/21)

(4:04:51) Sen. Rand Paul Introduces Amendment to Fund Infrastructure Projects by Offsetting Foreign Aid. Video by YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (3/12)

Dr. Ron Paul on Fox Business’ After the Bell (3/20/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:07:01 +0000

Former Rep. Ron Paul talks with FBN’s David Asman about the Federal Reserve policy’s impact on the economy.

Ron Paul on the Stateless Man Podcast with Fergus Hodgson (3/18/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:14:51 +0000

Ron Paul, the man who has perhaps opened more people’s eyes to liberty than anyone, was live for an exclusive interview with The Stateless Man- Ferg Hodgson and co-host Rachael Mills. They discussed competitive currencies and the merits of engaging in political life. Dr. Paul also accepted questions submitted by listeners and those who participated in a Reddit.com AMA.

Texas Straight Talk: The Congressional Budget Debate Is Just A Sideshow (3/18/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:37:14 +0000

In his latest Texas Straight Talk update, former Rep. Ron Paul talks about the latest attempts to put together a budget in Washington DC. While Rep. Paul Ryan put forward his most credible budget thus far (balances over 10 years), the Democrats clearly do not believe that it’s even necessary! Video compliments of YouTube User: VoteRonPaul12.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - March 11th thru March 17th

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:23:52 +0000

Rand Paul’s star continued to rise last week, as he brought together the liberty movement and the broader conservative base, and walked away with the once-coveted CPAC straw-poll victory! Now, of course, he’ll have to prove that his apparent success is more substantial than that of his father. This week’s Rand Paul Watch Update picks up where last week’s ended, including some closing thoughts on the 13-hour filibuster. While Dr. Ron Paul did not attend CPAC this year, it’s clear that the libertarian kids still have numbers and enthusiasm at the annual conservative conference. Sen. Paul showed the world Paul 2.0- no stammering, stuttering or disconnected statements on the stage. This man knows his audience, and he can deliver the message of reason. Most everyone on the right seems to be embracing Rand Paul, except the most hardcore national security chicken-hawks and the most socially intolerant in the GOP. This is a long, content-packed update with many opinions- so, enjoy. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Bill Kristol Podcast for The Weekly Standard: GOP Can Learn From Rand Paul (But Republicans shouldn’t follow him on foreign policy). (3/8)

(6:58) Eleanor Clift, liberal panelist for The McLaughlin Group: Rand Paul “Trying To Stir A Revolt Against The U.S. Government” - Video archived at RealClearPolitics. (3/10)

(9:11) Rand Paul talks with Newsradio 1040 WHO’s (Des Moines, IA) Simon Conway about drone debate, Awlaki killing, and wacko birds. (3/11)

(23:11) McCain and Graham Got It Wrong! Columnist Mark Steyn analyzes Rand Paul’s filibuster on The Hugh Hewitt Show. Audio archived at AM 1590 KLFE. (3/11)

(33:28) Krauthammer Shows True Colors, Mocks Rand Paul For ‘Absurd And Ridiculous’ Drone Concerns: ‘Not A Serious Issue’ - Video archived at Mediate.com. (3/11)

(34:53) Glenn Beck: What Do Rand Paul’s Filibuster and Charles Sumner’s Historic Anti-Slavery Speech Have in Common? (3/11)

(43:50) News and Views with Steve Deace includes Donald Trump on Rand Paul’s filibuster. (3/11)

(55:24) Rand Paul on The Steve Deace Show, talks about his post-filibuster future, takes on critics. (3/13)

(1:18:35) Senator Rand Paul talks about issues with Jan Mickelson on Newsradio 1040 WHO. (3/13)

(1:30:05) Rumble with RTAmerica’s Thom Hartmann - Yoohoo Democrats…Rand Paul Wants to Break up Big Banks! (3/13)

(1:34:03) Fox News’ Alan Colmes interviews Rand Paul, congratulates him for filibuster and doing the right thing. (3/13)

(1:43:51) Mr. Paul Goes To Washington - CBN’s The Brody File looks at the impacts of Rand’s filibuster. (3/14)

(1:48:20) Canada’s Sun News: CPAC starts in Washington. (3/14)

(1:51:37) Rand Paul brings CPAC audience to its feet. CNN’s Brianna Keilar reports. (3/14)

(1:53:28) For GOP Hopefuls, CPAC Is The Place To Be This Week - Mara Liasson reports for NPR’s Morning Edition. (3/15)

(1:58:07) At CPAC, The Future Looks Libertarian - Zeke Miller for Time Magazine’s Swampland. (3/15)

(2:01:39) Talk Radio 1210 WPHT’s (Philadelphia, PA) Chris Stigall assesses the speeches of Marco Rubio and Rand Paul at CPAC. (3/15)

(2:10:40) Marco Rubio vs. Rand Paul at CPAC - Matt Lewis breaks it down on The Andrea Tantaros Show. Audio archived at Talk Radio Network. (3/15)

(2:28:32) 84 WHAS’ (Louisville, KY) Mandy Connell opens up the lines for a Free for All about Rand Paul’s speech. (3/15)

(2:49:52) McCain Apologizes For Calling Rand Paul, Ted Cruz ‘Wacko Birds’ On Fox News: ‘That Was Inappropriate’ - Video archived at Mediaite.com. (3/15)

(2:54:03) Guest Sandy Rios on AFA’s Focal Point with Bryan Fischer - has concerns about Rand Paul, Marco Rubio. (3/15)

(3:05:49) Rand Paul the GOP’s Hope for the Future? Former Rep. Allen West joins FBN’s Neil Cavuto. (3/15)

(3:09:22) U.S. Conservatives Debate Change - Jim Malone for Voice of America. (3/15)

(3:12:12) Mediaite’s Noah Rothman Talks CPAC, Rand Paul And The Future Of The GOP With WGN Radio’s (Chicago, IL) Carol Roth. (3/15)

(3:27:33) Rand Paul, Rock Star: Libertarians Run the Show at CPAC - writes Michael Moynihan of The Daily Beast.(3/15)

(3:30:22) Ann Coulter: Rand Paul is too short to run for President in 2016 - Video compliments of YouTube User: Omarosa Morgan. (3/16)

(3:32:34) How Rand Paul converted Israeli conservatives to his side - CPAC panel discussion with The Washington Times’ Ralph Hallow. Video by YouTube User: andrew yezen. (3/16)

(3:34:46) NRA President David Keene: GOP must embrace leaders like Rand Paul, or “it dies”. Video compliments of YouTube User: CBSNewsOnline. (3/16)

(3:36:31) CPAC 2013 - Straw Poll Results read by Al Cardenas. Video compliments of YouTube User: The ACU. (3/16)

(3:49:50) Sen. Rand Paul narrowly wins CPAC poll - NECN News’ Brian Mooar reports from the 2013 conservative conference. (3/16)

(3:51:20) Fox News: Kentucky Senator Rand Paul Wins CPAC Straw Poll - Sarah Palin & Big Gulp. Video by YouTube User: Massteaparty. (3/17)

(3:52:10) HERE WE GO AGAIN: Rand Paul wants to legalize heroine! -former OK Gov. Frank Keating on Meet the Press. Video by YouTube User: madihah hadeen. (3/17)

Former Rep. Ron Paul on The Mike Church Show (3/15/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:17:50 +0000

Sirius/XM Satellite radio show host, Mike Church, interviews former Congressman Dr. Ron Paul on his radio show. Topics discussed include his plans for the future, his son Senator Rand Paul, foreign policy, the economy, and homeschooling. Video compliments of YouTube User: TNCampaignForLiberty.

Politics of Freedom Update - March 9th thru March 15th

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:02:58 +0000

Congressman Ron Paul finished up his participation in Preston Manning’s conservative conference up in Canada, just in time for the CPAC 2013 festivities. While the former Congressman did not attend, Sen. Rand Paul rocked the house for all the youth in the liberty wing of the Republican Party. I’ll begin this podcast with some additional analysis of the historic drone filibuster, from other voices around the broader liberty movement. I also came across some great audio from people looking back at the Ron Paul revolution, and where it’s stands today. We’ll also hear from Congressman Justin Amash, who is being floated for a run for the US Senate, and Congressman Thomas Massie. Enjoy! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) How conservative are Canadians? Matt Bufton of the Institute for Liberal Studies answers for SunNews in light of MNC 2013. (3/8)

(7:33) Jack Blood is joined by radio host and blogger Kurt Wallace: What IS the state of the Revolution? Rand Paul - friend or Foe? (2/27)

(40:37) Rand Paul’s Out-Principles Perpetual War - Robert Scott Bell on the Senators filibuster and neocon attacks. (3/8)

(48:16) TheBlaze TV: Was Rand Paul’s Filibuster a Turning Point for the Libertarian Movement? (3/8)

(53:45) The Impact of Rand’s #Filiblizzard with Charles Goyette and Gary Franchi on Next News Network. (3/8)

(1:05:40) Mike Church: Drones, Like Nuclear Technology, Can Be Used For Good Or Evil. (3/8)

(1:10:25) A wide ranging discussion with Prof. Walter Block on the importance of Ron Paul. Video by YouTube User: Redmond Weissenberger. (3/10)

(1:39:52) Rand Paul: “One of the Most Dangerous” Politicians of His Generation - WSB Radio’s (Atlanta, GA) Monica Perez. (3/10)

(2:24:36) Rand Paul on CNN’s The Situation Room: Time To Bring Troops Home, Cut Foreign Aid, And Fix Entitlements! Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (3/11)

(2:30:35) Rumble on RT’s The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann - Is Rand Paul Picking up the Ron Paul Mantle? (3/11)

(2:39:57) Rand Paul tells Peter Schiff: The ‘Old Guard’ Attacking Me Means I’m Winning! Video compliments of YouTube User: SchiffReport. (3/12)

(2:52:11) Rep. Justin Amash takes a look at the Ryan budget on News/Talk 760 WJR (Detroit, MI). Will he run for Levin’s open Senate seat? (3/13)

(3:03:05) Sen. Paul and Colleagues Propose the Defunding of Obamacare at Press Conference. Video by YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (3/13)

(3:04:14) 84WHAS’ (Louisville, KY) Mandy Connell speaks with Rep. Thomas Massie about his stands in Washington, thoughts on the filibuster and other issues. (3/14)

(3:15:57) Explosive Exchange at Gun Hearing Between Sens. Ted Cruz and Dianne Feinstein - Video by YouTube User: politicalturkey. (3/14)

(3:22:08) Judge Napolitano Analyzes Rand Paul and Marco Rubio’s CPAC Speeches on FNC’s Special Report: ‘They Were Superstars’. (3/14)

(3:24:02) Rand Paul, Libertarians Rising at 2013 Conservative Political Action Conference - Matt Welch and Kennedy for ReasonTV. (3/15)

(3:27:07) 3 Problems Rand Paul Faces with His Post-Filibuster Fame - Brian Doherty talks with Jerry Doyle. (3/15) *subscription required

Michael Berry plays clips of Ron Paul interview on NewsRadio 740 KTRH (3/11/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:16:00 +0000

On Monday, Newsradio 740 KTRH’s (Houston, TX) producer Kenny reportedly went out to Clute to help Dr. Ron Paul learn about the radio/audio technology he will be using for his Ron Paul’s America spots. While he was there, Kenny asked the former Congressman a few questions, some of which were played back on The Michael Berry Show on Tuesday morning.

Dr. Ron Paul on Fox Business’ Cavuto (3/14/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:52:22 +0000

Former Congressman Ron Paul appeared on FBN with Neil Cavuto to talk about foreign aid, and the flaws of sending cash to other countries. Dr. Paul was speaking in protest to what Bill Gates had been saying earlier in the program, although the two did not appear together at the same time.

Sen. Rand Paul speaks at CPAC 2013 (3/14/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:49:04 +0000

On Thursday, Sen. Rand Paul spoke at the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, MD. By all accounts, Dr. Paul was the star of the CPAC youth movement that paraded across the stage. Sen. Paul called for a new Republican Party in his speech, a rebuke to the previous speaker, who said the GOP did not need new ideas. In this writer’s mind, CPAC 2013 has been the first sign that Sen. Paul just may be able to bridge the generation gap and appeal to all conservative-leaning activists and voters. Video compliments of YouTube User: The ACU.

Ben Swann Interviews Ron Paul About His Upcoming Homeschool Event In Cincinnati (3/12/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:15:39 +0000

WXIX-TV’s Ben Swann talks to Dr. Ron Paul about his upcoming keynote address at the Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 6, 2013.

Ron Paul returns to New York’s News Talk Radio 77 WABC with Geraldo Rivera (3/11/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:12:00 +0000

Former Rep. Ron Paul checked in with Geraldo Rivera on his 77 WABC radio show on Tuesday, to talk about Rand’s epic filibuster, opposition by Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham, and the ongoing case of Bradley Manning.

Texas Straight Talk: Congress, Drones, and The Imperial Presidency (3/11/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:37:28 +0000

In his Texas Straight Talk update, the Campaign for Liberty Chairman Ron Paul reacted to his son’s historic filibuster in the US Senate. Dr. Paul reminds us all that this is not a partisan issue, it is about the growth of the President’s power, and the Congress’ unwillingness to provide appropriate oversight to actions of the executive branch. Video compliments of YouTube User: minnesotachris.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - March 4th thru March 10th

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:30:17 +0000

Sen. Rand Paul had perhaps his most notorious week in the US Senate this week, making a national name for himself and becoming an early frontrunner for the 2016 Republican nomination with his 13 hour filibuster. I’ve already posted plenty of news coverage and commentary. Now, I will post Sen. Paul’s interviews from throughout the week, interspersed with some additional analysis of the week’s events. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Rand Paul on WABC Radio’s Aaron Klein Investigative Radio: Obama in guns-to-jihadists cover-up? (3/3)

(12:09) Sen. Rand Paul joins FNC’s Neil Cavuto to discuss the future of economic growth. (3/5)

(14:48) Senator Paul Exposes Obama Drone Program on Fox News’ Hannity. Video by YouTube User: R11110000. (3/5)

(21:32) Drone Issue Awakens Senate to Oversight Role - Sen. Ron Wyden talks with MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow. (3/6)

(39:07) Fox News contributor Herman Cain: Rand Paul filibuster ‘refreshing.’ (3/7)

(40:26) Glenn’s Beck’s full post-filibuster interview with Senator Rand Paul. (3/7)

(55:28) Alex Jones: We’re in for The Fight of Our Lives - Video compliments of YouTube User: TheAlexJonesChannel. (3/7)

(1:06:10) Sen. Rand Paul talks about impact of marathon filibuster on Fox News’ America Live. (3/7)

(1:19:11) Sen. Paul appears on CNN’s Newsroom with Dana Bash. Video compliments of YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (3/7)

(1:36:39) WHAS11’s (ABC - Louisville, KY) Joe Arnold exclusive phone interview with Rand Paul following filibuster. (3/7)

(1:45:49) Rand Paul on drones: POLITICO’s Jonathan Allen and Lois Romano interview the Senator. (3/7)

(1:59:53) Fox Business’ Lou Dobbs talks with Rand Paul about Filibuster, Brennan Confirmation. (3/7)

(2:07:05) Why Rand Paul’s libertarianism could be powerful in a Republican primary - Video from MSNBC’s Morning Joe. (3/8)

(2:14:46) Sen. Paul talks about Wednesday’s filibuster on The Mike Huckabee Show. (3/8)

(2:24:15) Stand With Rand In 2016? HuffPost Senior Politics Reporter Sam Stein and Jacob Soboroff discuss. (3/8)

(2:30:14) John McCain ATTACKS Rand Paul’s Filibuster - Rand Paul on CNN’s OutFront with Erin Burnett. Video by YouTube User: R11110000. (3/8)

(2:38:31) Rand Paul Responds To Sen. McCain’s Criticism Of His Filibuster - Hannity Radio. Video compliments of YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (3/8)

(2:55:26) Democratic strategist Chris Kofinis and Republican strategist Joe Watkins talk with MSNBC’s Craig Melvin about Rand Paul and 2016. (3/9)

(3:03:25) Mike Huckabee: “Thank you, Rand Paul” - The Fox News contributor thanks Sen. Paul for promoting the Rule of Law. (3/9)

(3:07:01) News/Talk 98.7 WNOX-FM’s (Knoxville, TN) Patrick Riggins on the Rand Paul Filibuster. Video by YouTube User: PatrickRigginsShow. (3/10)

Dr. Ron Paul meets the Canadian Media at MNC2013 in Ottawa (3/8/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:48:53 +0000

On Friday, former Congressman Ron Paul with met the press at the Ottawa Convention Centre after speaking at the 2013 Manning Networking Conference. Dr. Paul held serve along side Preston Manning, organizer of the conference and founder of the Manning Centre for Building Democracy. Questions included subjects like abortion, economic growth, youth and the conservative movement, and more. Sorry the audio isn’t particularly crisp (I’ve posted what I could find). Video compliments of YouTube User: OldFavoritesBookShop.

Politics of Freedom Update - March 2nd thru March 8th

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:09:45 +0000

The major news this week was Senator Rand Paul’s marathon filibuster on the floor of the Senate. This update will cover some of that, but there will be much more specific filibuster coverage to come. The automatic sequester ‘cuts’ finally went into effect this week, and yet the sky has not fallen! Yet, it seems clear that the administration intends to make the pain felt in very visible ways. Despite the cuts in the rate of government growth, the state continues to push aside the rights of the people at every opportunity. As like-minded patriots try and inform one another, the other side is still touting the threat of homegrown terrorists and anti-government extremists. On the Ron Paul front, Dr. Paul visited George Washington University on Monday (no audio/video available thus far) and had his first speaking engagement outside of the United States (at least as long as I have been doing this podcast) at the Manning Conference in Ottawa. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: VP Biden, “No law abiding citizens fears 2nd amendment infringement.” (2/26)

(3:48) Ted Nugent gives hat-tip to Ron Paul on The Alex Jones Show: “I came to Texas where we have genuine statesmen, genuine patriots who understand they serve ‘We the People’ and the US constitution.” (2/28)

(20:33) Big Sis Threatens Terror Attack Over Sequestration Cuts - Melissa Melton and Aaron Dykes report for Infowars.com. (2/27)

(28:28) Daniel McAdams, Ron Paul’s Foreign Policy Advisor, on The Robert Wenzel Show. (3/3)

(43:05) Leaked Document: Military Internment Camps in U.S to be Used for Political Dissidents - Video by YouTube User: StormCloudsGathering. (3/4)

(46:43) Michael Scheuer talks about the Rise of Homegrown Terrorism with Fox Business’ Tom Sullivan - Video by YouTube User: Jebby Sanderson. (3/4)

(53:46) Judge Napolitano: Obama Administration Doesn’t Understand Economics 101 - Video compliments of YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (3/4)

(57:02) Mike Church: Cutting 0.7% of the Military Budget Is Being Hit Hard? (3/4)

(1:02:39) Senate Votes to Increase Office Funding on 5th Day of Sequester. Video compliments of YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (3/5)

(1:07:25) US-EU Free Trade: Free Trade Is Not Trade & It Is Not Free - JBS CEO Art Thompson’s weekly news video update. (3/4)

(1:18:23) Are We Gearing up for a Shooting War With Iran? Reason Magazine’s Brain Doherty Joins Jerry Doyle to Discuss. (3/5)

(1:35:30) Rand Paul talks about possibility of drone strikes in the United States on Sean Hannity radio show. Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (3/5)

(1:51:44) Charles Goyette talks with Alan Butler about ‘’Ron Paul Radio'’ that he and Dr. Paul are launching later this month. (3/5)

(2:03:05) Top 2: The Biggest Threat To Electoral System You’ve Never Heard Of with Ben Swann and Christina Tobin of Free and Equal. (3/5)

(2:06:28) Number Of Anti-Government Groups At An All Time Record High! Video compliments of YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (3/5)

(2:14:48) Ron Paul: Sequester Crisis is Government Hype - Video compliments of YouTube User: TheAlexJonesChannel. (3/6)

(2:17:04) Canadian Socialists not happy about Ron Paul’s visit! Propaganda PSA by the Broadbent Institute. (3/6)

(2:18:33) Sen. Ted Cruz Gets Eric Holder to Admit Drone Policy Unconstitutional on US Soil - Video by YouTube User: JamaicanMon. (3/6)

(2:23:20) Rand Paul stops confirmation of CIA director due to drone killings of Americans - RT’s Liz Wahl reports. (3/6)

(2:25:36) Current TV’s Cenk Uygur: Rand Paul’s ‘a constitutional hero’ for filibustering Obama’s vague drone policy. (3/6)

(2:29:20) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: Sen. Rand Paul’s Talking Filibuster of John Brennan. (3/6)

(2:32:51) Jon Stewart Applauds Rand Paul for Filibuster on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show: ‘Worth Kicking Up A Fuss For’. (3/6)

(2:35:54) FULL INTERVIEW: Rush Limbaugh interviews Rand Paul on the filibuster. Video archived at The Right Scoop. (3/7)

(2:54:57) Don’t Drone Me, Bro! Mike Church on the Junior Senator from Kentucky’s principled stand. (3/7)

(2:59:57) Judge Napolitano Applauds Rand Paul’s Filibuster, Slams Obama: ‘Brave New World Is Not Too Far Off’ - Video archived at Mediate.com. (3/7)

(3:03:58) The Power to Use Lethal Force is the Ultimate Force the State Wields. Mike Church for Founders TV. (3/7)

(3:10:00) Infowars Nightly News: Rand Paul Stands Against Drone Striking Americans on U.S. Soil. Video by YouTube User: TheAlexJonesChannel. (3/8)

(3:15:39) Ron Paul National Delegate Running for Chairman of Largest County GOP In The Southeast - Cobb County, GA. Video by YouTube User: Oleg Ivutin. (3/7)

(3:22:34) Tom Woods plays some filibuster clips, talks with caller about the growth of Austrian economics on The Peter Schiff Show. (3/7)

(3:43:19) SunNews coverage of the 2013 Manning Networking Conference (Part 1 and Part 2). (3/8)

(3:47:21) Rand Paul joins Laura Ingraham: Neoconservative view has clearly hurt the GOP. Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (3/8)

Media Coverage and Analysis of Rand Paul’s Senate Filibuster

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:18:53 +0000

Rand Paul’s 12 hour and 52 minute filibuster was a clear success by most measures, raising the national profile of the outrageous drone strike policy and becoming a true leader for libertarian-conservatism. The Senator received high praise from prominent voices across the political spectrum, with the exception of the most partisan Obama supporters, MSNBC pundits, and those who are somehow interested in the power of the Presidency/national security state. The most remarkable shift has been on the conservative side of the aisle, as it seems that the right is becoming legitimately more concerned with civil liberties and the Bill of Rights. Of course, this irony isn’t lost on the Democrats. Obviously, media coverage of the filibuster has been vast and everything aid cannot be posted. But I will post additional coverage as part of the Rand Paul Watch update. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Judge Napolitano on FNC’s Your World: Obama Drone Policy Is Stalinistic. Video by YouTube User: BirtherReportDotCom. (3/6)

(2:29) Rand Paul’s Filibuster of Brennan Confirmation Raises National Profile - Fox News’ Bret Baier looks at senator’s political strategy. (3/6)

(10:40) Is Rand Paul Wasting Valuable Time? CNN’s Erin Burnett shills for the Obama admin. Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (3/6)

(13:38) Charles Krauthammer on Rand Paul’s Filibuster: ‘A Stroke of Political Genius.’ All-Star panel on Fox News’ Special Report. (3/6)

(15:23) NYC Deputy Mayor Trashes Rand Paul’s Anti-Drone Crusade: Americans Are ‘Okay’ With Obama’s Drone Program. Video archived at Mediate.com. (3/6)

(18:14) A good old fashioned filibuster on display in Senate - Sen. Mike Lee visits with FNC’s Greta Van Susterein. (3/6)

(25:13) Randpage: The Aftermath (Be Ready for the Media Fallout)! Video compliments of YouTube User: TheJoshTolleyChannel. (3/7)

(36:43) #StandWithRand: Rand Paul, Barack Obama, Drones, and Presidential Kill Lists - Coverage by Reason.com. (3/7)

(39:29) Michelle Malkin: Did Rand Paul’s Filibuster Refurbish The Republican Party’s Tarnished Brand? Video archived at Mediate.com. (3/7)

(44:56) The #StandwithRand Drones Filibuster - CATO Institute’s Daily Podcast with Julian Sanchez. (3/7)

(53:44) MSNBC’s Alex Wagner and panel discuss Rand Paul’s marathon and the nasty side effects of filibusters. (3/7)

(1:04:28) Rush Limbaugh: Rand’s Stand Shakes Up Washington - Audio archived at The Daily Caller. (3/7)

(1:16:35) Van Jones Stands With Rand Paul? Video compliments of YouTube User: rebuildthedream. (3/7)

(1:23:24) Brian Doherty and TRNN’s Paul Jay discuss the Senator’s filibuster. (3/7)

(1:36:57) Rand Paul rebuked by (a couple establishment hacks in) his own party? MSNBC’s Ed Schultz talks with James Carville. (3/7)

(1:42:25) Mark Levin defends Rand Paul and other conservatives for standing up to the Obama Administration, bashes McCain and Graham. Video by YouTube User: RestitututionLurker15. (3/7)

(1:53:27) TYT’s Cenk Uygur: Rand Paul’s Filibuster Angers Establishment - Video compliments of YouTube User: TheYoungTurks. (3/7)

(2:01:10) Why Rand Paul’s filibuster matters - FNC’s Sean Hannity and Juan Williams discuss. (3/7)

(2:12:06) Michael Steele on MSNBC’s Morning Joe: Sens. Graham, McCain were insulting towards Rand Paul. (3/8)

(2:24:50) Newt Gingrich on CNN: I Am ‘Disappointed’ And ‘Saddened’ By John McCain ‘Lecturing The Next Generation.’ Video archived at Mediate.com. (3/8)

(2:29:12) Filibuster Envy - Laura Ingraham provides the Talking Points Memo on Fox News’ O’Reilly Factor. (3/8)

(2:32:14) Mike Church Interview With The American Conservative’s Jordan Bloom On Rand Paul’s Filibuster. (3/8)

(2:37:14) RNC Chair Reince Preibus: Rand Paul’s filibuster was “completely awesome” - Video at Crooks & LIars. (3/8)

(2:42:55) Rand Paul’s filibuster is drawing opposition from the ‘Old Guard’ GOP. Tom Woods hosts The Peter Schiff Show. (3/8)

(2:50:36) Does Fox News Want to Use Rand Paul for GOP Interests? TYT’s Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, and John Iadarola break it down. (3/8)

(2:56:09) Jim Pinkerton tells FNC’s Jonathan Hunt why the liberal media attacked the Senator for his 13 hour drone filibuster. (3/8)

(3:02:02) Bill Maher Praises Rand Paul, But Defends Drone Strikes: ‘Some People Do Need Killing’. Video archived at Mediate.com. (3/8)

(3:08:07) Fox News Watch Slams Mainstream Media ‘Hypocrisy’ On Rand Paul’s Filibuster, Obama’s Drone Program. Video archived at Mediate.com. (3/9)

Dr. Ron Paul addresses the 2013 Manning Networking Conference in Ottawa, Canada (3/8/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:07:29 +0000

Former Presidential candidate Ron Paul may not be attending CPAC this year, but he did appear at a major Canadian gathering of conservative leaders at the 2013 Manning Networking Conference. Dr. Paul spoke to attendees at the Manning Networking Conference. MNC2013 was held at the Manning Convention Centre in Ottawa, Canada- and is sponsored by the Manning Centre for Building Democracy. The former Congressman spoke about issues ranging from president-approved drone assassinations to abortion to government deception and central bankers. Dr. Paul then sat down for some Q-and-A with Preston Manning, and finally took some questions from the audience. Unfortunately, I do not see the event in its entirety, yet- but I’ll update when I find it. Video coverage via SunNews (Part 1 and Part 2).

Rand Paul’s Senate Filibuster Extended Highlights (3/6/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:47:11 +0000

On Wednesday, Senator Rand Paul took to the Senate chamber to filibuster the nomination of John Brennan as director of the CIA. The Senator used the maneuver to bring attention to the domestic drone program, and to receive a firm answer about whether the administration feels it has the authority to kill US citizens in America without due process of law. As you might expect, Sen. Paul used the time to raise many issues about US foreign and anti-terrorism policies. I attempted to sift through the nearly thirteen hours of audio to post the most compelling, insightful remarks from the rhetorical marathon. I had initially considered posting audio from the filibuster in its entirety- but who would listen to 13 hours of repetitive prose? Dr. Paul was joined by several of his Senate allies, most notably Sen. Mike Lee, Sen. Ted Cruz, and Sen. Ron Johnson (Sen. Marco Rubio made a brief, politically superficial appearance). As for the Democrats, only Sen. Ron Wyden came to the podium to discuss and debate the issue at hand- with the exception of Harry Reid’s unsuccessful attempt to limit debate and adjourn the body for the night. For the purpose of this podcast file, I attempted to include some of the back and forth between Sen. Paul and all of the major speakers during the filibuster period. I tried to edit out repetitive arguments by the same speaker to the best of my ability. It seemed that Sen. Paul may have been somehow aware of when news feed were going live, so at times, he reset the argument for television coverage. Video compliments of YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul.

Former Rep. Ron Paul on Toronto’s News Talk 1010 CFRB (3/5/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:07:25 +0000

Three time presidential candidate Ron Paul was in town and made an unexpected visit to the studios of Newstalk 1010 (Toronto, ON) and Live Drive with John Tory. The two talked about the effects of the sequester, the Keystone pipeline, the future of the Republican Party and more!

C4L Chairman Ron Paul speaks with WRGW News’ Kyle Anderson after GWU Speech (3/4/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:01:19 +0000

WRGW News reporter Kyle Anderson had the opportunity to interview former Congressman and Presidential Candidate, Dr. Ron Paul, after Dr. Paul spoke to the George Washington University College Republicans in Lisner Auditorium on March 4th. The former Congressman was asked about the state of the revolution, how to truly support US soldiers, the nature of government secrecy vs. national security and his goals for speaking to young students.

Texas Straight Talk: The Sequester ‘Crisis’ And What Should Be Done (3/4/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:31:38 +0000

In his Texas Straight Talk update for the week of March 5th, former Rep. Ron Paul comments on the sequester package which just went into effect, and what should have been done, instead. This whole debate shows just how far the media is from taking the debt/deficit crisis seriously. Moreover, if the economy were actually operating under the strength of good federal policy, pundits wouldn’t be claiming that a slight dip in the growth of government spending would be an economic disaster! Video compliments of YouTube User: RonPaulCC2012.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - February 25th thru March 3rd

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:22:02 +0000

The past week has proven what a difficult road to the top it will be for Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky. Sen. Paul has been at the forefront of Republican politics over the last month or so- being a champion for nearly every conservative cause that arises in the news cycle. Yet, the Senator’s decision to vote in favor of confirming Chuck Hagel as the President’s Secretary of Defense has been met with scorn and outrage by some pundits. The liberty movement (myself included) had some negative feelings about Rand’s original objection to Sen. Hagel- a man whose record and resume is far superior to any of the hacks who served for the Bush administration. No, Senate Republicans took issue with the man’s rhetoric in regards to Israel and some unsubstantiated rumors. Nevertheless, I believe Sen. Paul made the right decision, as he knows the real fight must be saved for incoming CIA director John Brennan (aka Mr. Drone). You have to pick your battles- and I fear that the average right-wing reactionary will never grasp that. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) RUSH LIMBAUGH: Gotta Hand It To Rand Paul! - “We’re Talking About Pennies, Folks.” Video archived at DailyRushbo.com. (2/20)

(4:23) Republican US Senator from Kentucky talks about guns, sequestration, immigration reform on News Talk 800 WVHU’s (Huntington, WV) The Tom Roten Morning Show. (2/21)

(14:17) MSNBC’s Al Sharpton asks: Does the GOP Need a Fresh Face? The Left analyzes the GOPs 2016 contenders. (2/25)

(22:21) Republicans call Obama’s bluff on spending cuts - Rand Paul joins FNC’s Sean Hannity. (2/25)

(30:00) Democracy Now: Paul Threatens Hold on Brennan Vote over Assassination Program. (2/26)

(31:56) Anarchy v. Totalitarianism - The New Left Right Scale? Glenn Beck tackles statism in the GOP. (2/26)

(42:11) Senate Confirms Hagel as Pentagon Chief. Zachary Toombs reports for Newsy.com. (2/26)

(43:30) Steve Deace: Did a potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate cast a vote today that could come back to haunt him later? (2/26)

(1:03:38) Confessions of a Neo-Conservative - WSB Radio’s (Atlanta, GA) Monica Perez on Irving Krystol, Why GOP Leaders Always Suck! (2/26)

(1:37:14) Sen. Rand Paul cuts government a check for $600K - Appears on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom with Bill Hemmer. (2/27)

(1:41:46) Glenn Beck: Rand Paul is 1 of 4 Republicans who voted to confirm Chuck Hagel … Why? (2/27)

(1:43:16) Jamie Allman talked Rand Paul’s Hagel vote with Jim Carafano on NewsTalk 97.1 KFTK (St. Louis, MO). (2/27)

(1:53:23) Sen. Rand Paul joins Bruce Wolf and Dan Proft on 89 WLS (Chicago, IL) to discuss the impending sequestration cuts and the Chuck Hagel vote. (2/28)

(2:00:41) Sen. Paul tells Glenn Beck about his YEA vote for Hagel: “It’s about the Drones!” (2/28)

(2:13:08) Sen Rand Paul talks with AM 560 WIND’s (Chicago, IL) Steve Cochran about Sequestration and The Brennan Nomination. (2/27)

(2:19:21) Talk Radio 1210 WPHT’s (Philadelphia, PA) Dom Giordano is joined by Sen. Paul to discuss how the sequester could have been avoided. (3/1)

(2:26:31) The Ups and Downs of Rand Paul - Mark and Ian of Free Talk Live dismiss electoral politics, skeptical of Rand. (3/1)

Senate Confirms Hagel as Pentagon Chief

Senate Confirms Hagel as Pentagon Chief

Politics of Freedom Update - February 23rd thru March 1st

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:26:57 +0000

Ron Paul will be getting busy next week, as he more formally begins his spring speaking tour at George Washington University. As for this past week, the news and coverage update has alot more to do with other voices from the broader liberty movement. Pundits are beginning to realize that we all are going to need to come together to stem the tide of statism. A good portion of the conservative population has come a long way in the last few years. The “libertarian” brand is on the rise, as proven by Glenn Beck’s growing media operation. But, this week’s update is hereby dedicated to Congressman Walter Jones- a longtime friend of Dr. Ron Paul and a converted anti-war Republican. That man deserves his own podcast! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Clips from Ron Paul’s speech at Washington & Lee University - Video archived by The Greater Talent Network Speakers Bureau. (1/15)

(3:46) The Ron Paul Bronze Bust Project - by Daniel S. Thompson, sculptor. Contribute at Kickstarter.com. (2/10)

(7:10) MOLON LABE: How the Second Amendment Guarantees America’s Freedom. A documentary film starring Ron Paul. (2/11)

(12:42) AJ Spiker talks about the Republican Party of Iowa with Newsradio 1040 WHO’s (Des Moines, IA) Jan Mickelson. (2/19)

(22:17) Michael Alford & Alaska Talks Liberty radio host Russ Millette discuss how the GOP lost themselves the presidential election. (2/19)

(56:23) Why Didn’t the Libertarians Win in 2012? Gary Johnson and David Boaz talk with FBN’s John Stossel. (2/22)

(1:04:31) Fox Business’ John Stossel speaks with the libertarian Congressman, Rep. Justin Amash. Video by YouTube User: RonPaulCC2012. (2/22)

(1:11:39) Sen. Ron Johnson: “Ron Paul’s vision of individual liberty, individual freedom…gives me hope” - Video by Vimeo User: DHFC. (2/22)

(1:21:04) Ted Cruz: The Council on Foreign Relations is a “Pit of Vipers” - Believe Him? Video compliments of YouTube User: VisionLiberty. (2/23)

(1:21:31) Rand Paul demands due process instead of deadly drone justice. Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern joins RTAmerica to discuss. (2/25)

(1:27:53) Judge Napolitano: Obama’s Sequester is Political Theater, Spending Going Up Across The Board. Video by YouTube User: selfownership1. (2/25)

(1:31:37) Obama’s Plan for America’s Preschoolers - JBS CEO Art Thompson with this week’s analysis behind the news video. (2/25)

(1:42:07) “Dick Cheney Will Probably Go To Hell For The Iraq War” - My favorite Congressman, Walter B. Jones (R-NC) speaking to YAL at NCSU in Raleigh. Video by YouTube User: constitutionalwar. (2/23)

(2:23:04) Judge Napolitano on Fox & Friends: ‘Almost An Impeachable Offense’ If Obama’s Making Spending Decisions ‘To Hurt Us’. Video archived at Mediate.com. (2/26)

(2:26:25) Ron Paul Supporter & Pizzeria Owner on CNN’s Piers Morgan: “The Thing Is… I Don’t Trust OUR Government!” WHO WANTS PIZZA! Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (2/26)

(2:34:05) Judge Napolitano: Obama’s Legal Justification For Drones Is Hogwash - On Fox News’ America Live with Megyn Kelly. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (2/26)

(2:39:47) Ernest Hancock talks with the Poland for Ron Paul guys- Jacek, David, and Jacob- on Freedom’s Phoenix. (2/27)

(2:58:13) Rep. Justin Amash on Reason TV: Any Sequester Deal Must Cut at Least as Much Spending, with No Tax Hike. (2/27)

(3:00:25) Is Freedom Worth It? Many “Conservatives” Opting Instead for Playing Politics.Video compliments of YouTube User: TheJoshTolleyChannel. (2/27)

(3:10:34) Glenn Beck: Can people who believe in liberty come together? Jacob Hornberger, Jack Hunter, and Zachary Slayback on TheBlaze TV . (2/27)

(3:23:22) 84 WHAS’ (Louisville, KY) Mandy Connell speaks to Congressman Thomas Massie about the sequester battle in Washington. (2/28)

(3:35:54) Reason TV: Ron Paul Vanity Plate Banned from DC! Nanny of the Month, February 2013. (2/28)

(3:36:29) Sen. Rand Paul on FBN’s Stossel: Only In Washington Is A Spending Increase Called “A Cut.” (3/1)

Ron Paul on CNBC’s Money in Motion with Melissa Lee (3/1/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:10:53 +0000

Former Rep. Ron Paul joins CNBC’s Melissa Lee and the Money In Motion traders to talk about the sequester and the need for fiscal sanity in the halls of government.

Former Congressman Ron Paul on the Lew Rockwell Show (2/26/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:12:43 +0000

In the latest episode of the LRC podcast, Ron Paul talks with Lew Rockwell about government, war, economics and the future.

Dr. Ron Paul joins Alex Jones on Infowars Live (2/25/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:52:49 +0000

On Monday, former Congressman Ron Paul had a chance to catch up with radio host Alex Jones regarding the subversive activities of the Federal Reserve and the growth of the domestic national security state. Discussion turned to the more rapid implementation of the collectivist economic model, the threat to the people’s 2nd amendment rights, and the good doctor’s upcoming plans. Video compliments of YouTube User: Silver Sprint.

Texas Straight Talk: When they came for the Raw Milk drinkers… (2/25/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:40:10 +0000

The legality of raw milk may seem to be a minor issue at first glance, but it actually gets right to the heart of corporatism masquerading as the nanny state. In this weeks Texas Straight Talk column, Ron Paul warns that issues like the sale of unpasteurized milk are actually the canary in the coal mine when it comes to the modern super-state. The tyranny of good intentions has taken a heavy toll on the liberty of the people! Video compliments of YouTube User: minnesotachris.

Rand Paul 2016 Watch - February 18th thru February 24th

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:20:26 +0000

Sen. Rand Paul continued to make headlines this week, as the whole world begins to recognize that he will be a true contender going into 2016. The Senator made his supporters and constituents proud by returning over a half million dollars to the Treasury from his yearly office stipend- a practice that his father had famously done for years. I like to include some relevant discussion and analysis in these weekly media updates, as it can become a bit monotonous hearing the Senators talking points in interview after interview. Like him or not, Glenn Beck provides some of the best regular coverage of Sen. Paul’s activities on the Hill and around the country. Ron Paul’s most vocal supporters over the years are often silent on issues of the son- so this update is likely to contain a more mainstream, conservative bent than ‘Politics of Freedom.’ Not bad- just different. Still trying to raise the last $100 for maintaining the podcast- if you haven’t yet donated, please consider doing so today! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Sen Rand Paul appears on The Dennis Miller Show, talks about his speech at the Heritage Foundation on how to contain the menace of radical Islam. (2/7)

(5:39) Sen. Rand Paul Discusses Industrial Hemp Prior to Testifying at KY Senate Ag. Hearing. Video compliments of YouTube User: votehemp. (2/11)

(6:56) Karl Rove (aka ‘Turd Blossom’) likes Rand Paul, now?: We Need “Fewer Christine O’Donnells And More Rand Pauls.” Troubling! Fox News Sunday clip archived at Mediate.com. (2/17)

(12:29) Lindsey Graham Dismisses Rand Paul On Drones: Judicial Involvement Would Be “Worst Thing In The World” - Fox News Sunday clip archived at Mediate.com. (2/17)

(13:37) Associated Press Retracts Rand Paul Immigration Story After Reporting the Opposite of What He Said - Fox News’ Alan Colmes and Jim Pinkerton discuss on Happening Now. (2/18)

(15:46) Rand Paul On Immigration: AP retracts Rand Paul story after reporting the opposite of what he actually said. Glenn Beck reports for The BlazeTV. (2/18)

(24:56) Is America Ready for a Libertarian President? Andrea Tantaros and Fox News’ The Five discuss Rand’s FNS comments. (2/18)

(28:40) Glenn Beck on FNC’s O’Reilly Factor: “I’m Done With the GOP Establishment, I Support Constitutionalists Like Rand Paul.” (2/18)

(32:18) Rand Paul to Obama: Do the right thing - The Senator speaks to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, in for Anderson Cooper on AC360. (2/20)

(37:30) News Radio 84 WHAS’ (Louisville, KY) Mandy Connell has on Senator Rand Paul about goings on in Washington and potential compromise between Democrats and Republicans. (2/20)

(54:26) What about the Tea Party in 2014? Rand Paul vs. Ted Cruz - Political Junkies on HuffPost Live. (2/21)

(1:03:29) Host Brian Thomas talks to Sen. Paul about wreckless spending, sequestration and more on 55 KRC Radio (Cincinatti, OH). (2/21)

(1:13:45) Rand Paul leading by example in fiscal responsibility; on Fox News’ On the Record with Greta Van Susterein. (2/21)

(1:19:36) Rand Paul returns $600,000 to US from his Senate office budget - Coverage of Louisville speech by The Courier-Journal. (2/21)

(1:20:53) Rand Paul on the Second Amendment for the .223 Day of Resistance. Video compliments of YouTube User: Dustin Stockton. (2/22)

(1:22:58) Sen. Rand Paul threatens to hold up Brennan confirmation on FNC’s Happening Now with Brooke Baldwin. (2/22)

(1:28:02) MSNBC’s Ed Schultz calls out Rand Paul and Ted Cruz as part of the ‘Right-Wing Smear Machine’. (2/22)

(1:37:46) Senator Rand Paul speaks in Morgantown, KY at the Butler County Extension Office - Coverage via the Beech Tree News Network. (2/22)

(1:55:46) Scott Rasmussen, host of What America Thinks, sits down with Sen. Paul for a discussion on U.S. foreign policy, the federal deficit and the Wall Street bailouts. (2/23)

Politics of Freedom Update - February 16th thru February 22nd

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:52:28 +0000

In case you haven’t been paying close attention, the Politics of Freedom update has replaced the Ron Paul Weekly Update now that the presidential campaign is long gone. This is a weekly audio roundup of all things Ron Paul, Rand Paul, Justin Amash, Thomas Massie and other leaders of the modern American liberty movement. Additionally, I try to follow the weeks biggest news and headlines and post commentary from a libertarian perspective. This week, fiscal matters remain in the headlines, as the President and Congress attempt to avert the upcoming sequester at the beginning of March. Civil libertarians of all stripes are up-in-arms about the US government’s drone policies- as Sen. Paul attempts to force answers from the administration’s nominee for CIA director, John Brennan. Ron Paul’s schedule for the spring is starting to shape up, and it appears the doctor will be a busy man! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Rep. Justin Amash in Twitter tiff with President Obama’s Press Secretary, Jay Carney. WWMT Newschannel 3’s (CBS - Kalamazoo, MI) Josh Roe reports. (2/14)

(1:01) Sen. Paul seeks answers about Obama’s elusive kill-list - RT’s Liz Wahl discusses the matter with Esquire’s Tom Junod. (2/14)

(9:34) Ron Paul supposedly ‘fails to impress’ Washington & Lee University crowd. (2/15)

(11:46) Lew Rockwell tells Scott Horton about the rising popularity of Austrian economics- thanks in large part to Ron Paul . (2/15)

(32:44) Mat Larson on Adam Vs The Man - Reaching out to Ron Paul. Video compliments of YouTube User: AdamKokesh. (2/15)

(43:08) Finally a Businessman in Washington? Rep. Thomas Massie on Fox Business’ Markets Now. (2/15)

(46:45) Precious Metals Week in Review with Joe Battaglia: Congressman Ron Paul’s thoughts on gold. Audio via Goldline. (2/15)

(52:33) Scott McConnell: Rand Joins The Jackals? Mike Church offers commentary. (2/15)

(57:15) Negotiations Launched for US-EU Free Trade Agreement - JBS CEO Art Thompson discusses. (2/15)

(1:06:46) Change Party from Within? Meet the Man The GOP Doesn’t Want You To Know About! Video by YouTube User: TheJoshTolleyChannel. (2/17)

(1:24:57) Judge Napolitano on FBN’s Varney & Co. ~ What Is It About Guns & Gold? Video compliments of YouTube User: RonPaulCC2012. (2/17)

(1:27:40) WND:The Depth of our Debt. Andrew Gause on Radio America. (2/17)

(1:36:08) The Disinfo Wars - Video compliments of YouTube User: AmidsTheNoise. (2/17)

(1:39:02) 2013 Students for Liberty (ISFLC) Conference straw poll results. Video by YouTube User: Bruce Majors. (2/18)

(1:40:45) Peter Schiff tells FBN’s Stuart Varney: “It’s Going To Hit The Fan During Obama’s Second Term .” (2/18)

(1:46:18) Sen. Paul’s interview with WKU Public Radio: Republicans Have President Obama “Where We Want Him” on Sequester. (2/19)

(1:55:20) Rand Paul’s Senate office returns $600,000 to U.S. Treasury. Coverage by WDRB 41 (Fox - Louisville, KY). (2/20)

(1:56:02) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: Are sequestration cuts as big as congress and White House are making them out to be? (2/20)

(1:59:39) Norm Singleton talks to Lew Rockwell about Capitol Hill follies and his former boss, Ron Paul’s principles. (2/20)

(2:17:36) Republican leaders on future of Minnesota’s GOP - RP2012 MN State Chair Marianne Stebbins and Cullen Sheehan discuss/debate with MPRNews moderator Larry Jacobs. (2/20)

(3:06:35) Ernie Hancock of Freedom’s Phoenix talks with author Charles Goyette about Ron Paul’s America radio segment/podcast. (2/20)

(3:31:35) Running for president could soon get easier in VA - Mike Valerio reports for WWBT Richmond NBC12. (2/21)

(3:33:39) GOP: The Establishment Vs. The Grassroots. Austin Petersen, FreedomWorks, joins Thom Hartmann on The Big Picture. (2/22)

(3:40:24) Ann Coulter calls Libertarians ‘Pussies’, Gets Booed by Libertarian Students at Taping of Fox Business’ Stossel. (2/22)

(3:49:08) Glenn Beck apologizes to libertarians, begs them to welcome new people into the movement. (2/22)

…Oh, Say, Can You See (that Drone)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:10:01 +0000

The last several weeks have seen unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) make there way back into the news, as an Obama administration policy white paper was leaked to the press detailing a sketchy legal argument for the use of drones against American citizens. Both Ron and Rand Paul have been vocal opponents of this policy, as you have heard in the previous updates. This controversy has only ramped up in recent days due to John Brennan’s pending nomination to head up the CIA. In his first confirmation hearing, Brennan- the US government’s own ‘Mr. Drone’- failed to articulate whether or not he felt Americans could be killed via drone here in America. As a result, Senator Paul has put a hold on Brennan’s nomination until he gets some answers. This file contains commentary and conversation of this debate, as it has evolved over the last few weeks. This is the first installment of topical news coverage from a libertarian perspective. I’ll post more whenever the news is compelling and plentiful. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Obama & MIC Using Drone Strikes To Create An Enemy To Profiteer From War! Cenk Uygur and Robert Greenwald on CurrentTV. Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (1/14)

(6:57) Columbia law professor and Harper’s Magazine journalist Scott Horton discusses the DOJ’s abbreviated explanation to Congress why the Obama administration has the right to assassinate US citizens on The Scott Horton Show. (2/5)

(26:59) Obama’s Drone War - The Cato Institute’s Caleb Brown talks with Julian Sanchez. (2/6)

(34:27) Marcy Wheeler tells Scott Horton why the DOJ white paper doesn’t adequately explain the Obama administration’s legal justification for targeted killings. (2/6)

(1:03:15) Skygall - Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart Rips the Obama Administration’s Drone Strike Policy. (2/6)

(1:11:50) Obama’s Kill List- WNOX News Talk 100.3’s (Knoxville, TN) Patrick Riggins Show. (2/10)

(1:22:44) Great Debate and Discussion: AM750 News/Talk WSB’s (Atlanta, GA) Monica Perez talks about US Drone Program. (2/10)

(2:36:41) Drone Pilots to Receive Combat Medals, Rand Paul to Hold Brennan Nomination - Big John Howell and Amy Jacobson on AM 560 WIND (Chicago, IL). (2/14)

(2:54:57) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinatti, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann’s Reality Check Special on Drone Policy (Part 1 and Part 2). (2/15)

Former Rep. Ron Paul on the Laura Ingraham Show (2/20/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:21:25 +0000

On Wednesday morning, Former Congressman Ron Paul joined syndicated talk radio host Laura Ingraham to talk about domestic drone use and John McCain’s confrontational town hall meeting with his constituents. Dr. Paul talked about his upcoming radio gig, the growth of the high-tech surveillance state, and the state of the Republican Party. Nice interview- the access to which I paid for with your generous donations! IMHO, Laura is among the best of the syndicated conservative talkers (right up there with Jerry Doyle).

Texas Straight Talk: The Drone Threat (2/18/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:50:03 +0000

In his latest installment of Texas Straight Talk, Dr. Ron Paul addresses the fed’s utilization of armed drones- now with the threat of deploying them against US citizens here in the United States! The former Congressman is reacting to Senate Republicans “hold” on the nomination of John Brennan to be CIA director, who recently declined to state whether or not drones could be operated domestically. Video compliments of YouTube User: minnesotachris.

Rand Paul 2016 Update - February 11th thru February 17th

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:49:32 +0000

Sen. Rand Paul was busy making headlines, and the media rounds, non-stop throughout the last week. The Senator was tapped to deliver the tea party rebuttal to President Obama’s State of the Union address- not to mention the conservative alternative to Marco Rubio’s establishment-arian talking-points. But like Rubio, the leftist media wasted no time bashing Dr. Paul for daring to disagree with the savior-in-chief. Rand has seemingly been in the middle of every political squabble that has come up in the last several weeks- most recently including the Senate confirmations of the administration’s nominee for CIA director John Brennan. After making political hey out of the 9/11/12 Benghazi attacks, the bin-Laden raid doctor’s (Shakil Afridi) imprisonment in Pakistan and now the the nomination of Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense, it seems to me that the Senator is trying to be all things to all (conservative) people. Now, I’m all about fighting the good fight, but might Dr. Paul be biting off a little too much here? At the same time, he’s fighting for hemp legalization, an audit of the Fed, privatizing the TSA, a balanced budget amendment/the Mack-Penny plan, and transparency in drone operation. And these are just subjects that Sen. Paul has spoken on in the last week or two! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

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(1:09) Rand Paul talks with CBN’s David Brody about his visit to Israel, his grilling of outgoing Sec. of State Hillary Clinton, and his views on Immigration Reform. (2/12)

(5:58) Sen. Rand Paul on the SOTU, more on the Andrea Tantaros Show - Video compliments of YouTube User: Pajamasmedia. (2/13)

(15:57) JD Hayworth- in for Mike Huckabee- talks with Sen. Paul about his Tea Party rebuttal to last night’s State of the Union. (2/13)

(24:19) Rand Paul’s Plan to Grow the Economy - Glenn Beck on TheBlaze TV. (2/13)

(39:21) The Glenn Beck Program on TheBlaze Radio : Obama v. Rubio v. Paul. (2/13)

(53:34) Sen. Rand Paul on Fox Business’ Markets Now : Sequester Cuts Not Enough. (2/13)

(57:42) Rand Paul talks about his tea party response on The Michael Medved Show. Video by YouTube user: bxtidre7. (2/12)

(1:07:36) Obama’s Numbers in State of the Union Not Adding Up? Dr. Paul with FBN’s Neil Cavuto. (2/13)

(1:14:21) Rebuttal Madness - AM 680 WRKO’s (Boston, MA) Howie Carr on the State of the Union addresses. (2/13)

(1:26:45) Kentucky Senator Rand Paul on USA Today’s On Capital Download This Week with Susan Page. (2/14)

(1:38:57) Sen. Paul Threatens Hold on John Brennan Nomination on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom with Bill Hemmer. (2/14)

(1:43:30) Let the sequester go through! Rand on WTOP-FM 103.5’s (Washington, DC) Ask the Lawmakers with Dave McConnell. (2/14)

(1:47:50) ‘Big Government’s Not A Friend To Those Who Are Trying To Get Ahead’ - RP on NPR’s All Things Considered. (2/14)

(1:54:45) Human Events magazine’s Neil McCabe got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Rand Paul recently, tells Steve Deace what he saw. (2/14)

(2:15:52) MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow REALLY trusts this government, mocks Rand Paul. Stay Classy! (2/15)

(2:21:08) Sen. Rand Paul Calls Out Republicans and Democrats on Drone Strikes on Fox News Sunday with FNC’s Chris Wallace. (2/17)

Politics of Freedom Update - February 9th thru February 15th

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 02:22:39 +0000

While exciting plans have been announced in recent weeks regarding Dr. Ron Paul’s post-Congressional plans, news of purported ’scandals’ that would taint his legacy have received much more coverage. The most recent of which is his personal suit against the good folks at RonPaul.com- who desire to be paid for the domain. Unfortunately for the former Congressman, these disputes are now arbitrated by a group affiliated with the UN (which is bad PR, to say the least). I’ve included a handful of conversations about this controversy, so you can make up your own mind. Meanwhile, Rand Paul has been among the most prominent Republican newsmakers in the past week, following his foreign policy speech at the Heritage Foundation. The Senator has been seeing through the passage of legislation in Kentucky for the legalization of industrial hemp, resubmitted legislation to privatize the TSA and audit the Fed, and threatened to filibuster the nominations of both John Brennan and Chuck Hagel. Of course, this week included the state-glorifying State of the Union address, so I’ve included some coverage of that as well. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

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(1:09) Freedom Feens podcast: Ron Paul’s voting accident, does Ron Paul hate the troops? (no) (2/5)

(10:13) We Are Change Milwaukee Live - Glenn Beck Shows True Colors Again: Rips Ron Paul, Calls Ventura ‘Dirtbag’ over Chris Kyle. Video by YouTube User: bigpzone. (2/9)

(14:05) Rand Paul launches new attack on TSA - Baruch Feigenbaum, a Transportation Policy Analyst for the Reason Foundation joins RTAmerica. (2/9)

(22:40) Jeff Deist talks with Tom Woods about the current state of the liberty movement on The Korelin Economics Report. (2/9)

(32:32) Justin Raimondo joins Robert Wenzel to talk about Rand Paul’s foreign policy. (2/10)

(38:24) Obama’s State of the Union Will Propose Socialist Solutions - JBS CEO Art Thompson’s weekly update. (2/11)

(47:15) David Lory VanDerBeek discusses Ron Paul Voters and his Run for Nevada Governor on The Josh Tolley Show.(2/11)

(1:02:11) The Rural Doctrine: GOP Civil War - How To Defeat Karl Rove! Prof. Wall of The Subsidiary Times. (2/12)

(1:07:23) Fox News reports - Ron Paul files suit for RonPaul.com. (2/11)

(1:09:35) Israel Anderson of Ron Paul FLIX: Ron Paul has NOT gone to the UN to strong-arm RonPaul.com. (2/11)

(1:15:17) Alex Jones comments on the RonPaul com UN controversy. Video compliments of YouTube User: ConspiracyScope. (2/12)

(1:19:49) Ron Paul is using a form of eminent domain to seize URLs? Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, discusses with Jeffrey Tucker, head of Laissez-Faire Books. (2/11)

(1:29:17) Ron Paul vs. RonPaul.com: Adam Vs. The Man Interview with Stephan Kinsella. (2/12)

(1:53:20) Mat Larson: Help Me Help Ron Paul! Video compliments of YouTube User: MatLarson10. (2/12)

(1:55:57) Ron Paul Trying To Take RonPaul.com from Owners? Ian, Mark, and Nemi for Free Talk Live. (2/13)

(2:05:43) Ron Paul Talk Radio Segment Set To Debut In March - Video compliments of YouTube User: WochitGeneralNews. (2/13)

(2:06:04) Steve Deace- on Newsradio 1040 WHO’s (Des Moines, IA) Mickelson in the Morning- wonders about Senator Rand Paul’s immigration position. (2/13)

(2:15:35) Rand Paul testifies for hemp farming in Kentucky, shows off his hemp shirt. Video compliments of YouTube User: bxtidre7. (2/12)

(2:20:15) Rep. Thomas Massie testifies for ending hemp prohibition in Kentucky. Video compliments of YouTube User: bxtidre7. (2/12)

(2:26:40) Coverage Montage: Hemp bill passes KY senate committee after testimony from Sen. Paul and Rep. Massie - Cops Disapprove. Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (2/12)

(2:35:19) Rand Paul talks about his response to the State of the Union address, economics, and government spending on The Peter Schiff Show. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (2/13)

(2:49:24) Mike Church tells caller Lou from Maine: Obama Has Crowned Himself King Of America. (2/13)

(2:54:25) Rand Paul Tells CNN’s Erin Burnett He’ll Block Nominations Until Answered If Drone Assassinations Are Legal On US Soil. Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (2/13)

(3:00:37) Rand Paul threatens to block Brennan nomination - J.D. Tuccile, managing editor of Reason 24/7, joins RT’s Liz Wahl. (2/14)

(3:06:05) Judge Andrew Napolitano: Once Gov’t Interferes With Internet, People Think Twice About What They Write. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (2/14)

(3:08:37) Robert Scott Bell plays some Ron Paul audio about SOTU for some political healing! (2/14)

(3:12:15) Mandy Connell gauges interest in Rand Paul for President with Newsradio 84 WHAS (Louisville, KY) audience. (2/14)

(3:27:35) Lawmakers could change the way Virginia votes for president - WTVR-TV (CBS6 - Richmond, VA) reports. (2/15)

(3:29:11) Mike Church joins Tom Woods, hosting The Peter Schiff Show, to talk about drones, women in combat, and secession. (2/12)

Ron Paul with PRI’s Cornel West and Tavis Smiley (2/15/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 04:18:11 +0000

Former Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul joined Tavis Smiley and Cornel West on Public Radio International’s ‘The Conversation’ segment of Smiley and West. The three talk about drones, libertarianism, and the Doctor’s new radio program- Ron Paul’s America.

Ron Paul’s America - Courtside Entertainment Group Demos

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:02:47 +0000

On Wednesday, Dr. Ron Paul and Courtside Entertainment Group announced the former Congressman and Presidential Candidate will make his national radio and podcast debut on March 18, 2013. Ron Paul’s America will feature one of America’s most popular public figures sharing his thoughts and opinions on the issues listeners care about in twice daily one-minute radio commentaries with radio veteran and bestselling author Charles Goyette as his sidekick. In addition to the daily commentaries, Ron Paul’s America will also be available as a weekly podcast to satisfy the growing demand for on-demand digital content. At the group’s press release link above, Courtside posted a series of eight demonstration clips, giving listeners a taste of what the segments will sound like. I took the liberty of naming the clips below. Topics of discussion include (in the order they are heard):

(0:00) Obama Demands More Revenue for Federal Government.

(1:01) Gallup Poll: America in Decline? What Happened to Optimism?

(2:04) Student Loans and the $1 Trillion Taxpayer Liability.

(3:07) Gun Control vs Armed Teachers? Debate Post-Sandy Hook Massacre.

(4:10) Effective Immigration Reform in 2013?

(5:13) Social Security: Has the Safety Net Become a Safety Noose?

(6:17) Another Undeclared War in Mali.

(7:21) Germany Demands the Fed Return Her Gold - Audit Fort Knox!

Ron Paul on News Talk Radio 77 WABC with Geraldo Rivera (2/14/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:26:17 +0000

On this Valentine’s Day, former Rep. Ron Paul carved out a few minutes to appear on New York City’s WABC 770 AM to talk with Geraldo Rivera. The Congressman talked about the use of drones and the impending filibuster of Sen. Hagel’s confirmation in the Senate. Hat tip to YouTube User bxtidre7 for locating the interviews.

Sen. Rand Paul offers Tea Party Rebuttal to President’s 2013 State of the Union Address (2/13/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:01:06 +0000

Giving the “tea party response” to Obama’s State of the Union address, Sen. Rand Paul called on his fellow Republicans to be more welcoming of immigrants Tuesday night in a speech where he also sharply criticized President Barack Obama and his congressional colleagues for failing to reduce the nation’s debt. Dr. Paul, who was critical of both Democrats and Republicans in his speech, urged the president and Congress to allow $1.2 trillion in cuts to domestic and military programs – known as the sequester – to happen as a step towards reducing the debt. Video coverage via CNN.

Dr. Ron Paul joins John Stossel on Fox Business (2/12/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:54:23 +0000

Former Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul visited via satellite with FBN’s John Stossel and an in-studio audience to discuss Obama’s State of the Union address and the need for limited government. Stossel then asked Dr. Paul about the government’s use of drones and the declining civil liberties of the American people. The segment ends with a couple of questions from the audience. (Video Part 1 and Part 2)

Texas Straight Talk: Beware The Consequences of Pre-Emptive War (2/11/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:04:13 +0000

After sending out his controversial tweet earlier in the week, Ron Paul sought to more fully clarify his remarks in his weekly Texas Straight Talk update. The truth is more disturbing than anyone would like to admit- especially those who most vocally decried Dr. Paul’s “live by the sword, die by the sword” comment. These unlawful military adventures do have a mental/moral effect on the men and women in uniform- and no one besides Ron Paul has been saying it like it is! War is hell, but justification can be made for defending one’s people from attack and invasion. What the US government is doing all over the world has nothing to do with self-defense, the Constitution of the United States, or the liberty of the people who reside here. Video compliments of YouTube User: minnesotachris.

Rand Paul 2016 Update - February 4th thru February 10th

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:04:14 +0000

Senator Rand Paul has not been incredibly impressive over the last several weeks, as he seems to be sounding more like your average disingenuous politician. He is still the most outspoken champion (elected to high-office) for the liberty movement, yet it seems that in order to expand his support base, he has otherwise undermined core tenets of the movement that his father worked to cultivate. I remain hopeful that the Senator’s rhetorical choices do not seep into his policy vision (like the Iranian sanctions vote) and that Rand Paul will lead causes we support much more often than those we all oppose. The foreign policy speech at Heritage contained statements that his fathers would cheer and boo, at the appropriate points. Depending on an outlet’s viewpoint, the press reacted to the speech by saying that Rand Is More Like Father After All and Is Not His Dad after taking in the same remarks. Not surprisingly, it is the neoconservative policy wonks who are the most offended by Dr. Paul’s call for a third way. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Mitch McConnell comes out for legal hemp after discussions with Rand Paul - WHAS-TV 11’s (ABC - Louisville, KY) Joe Arnold reports. (1/31)

(1:47) MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow flip the neocon script : America’s Standing Compromised by Unserious Conservatives. (2/1)

(20:09) Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky Joined America’s Radio News to discuss Immigration, Benghazi, Senator Kerry, and other politics of the day.

(27:47) Senator Rand Paul on FNC’s O’Reilly Factor - “Obama is avoiding the debt”. (2/5)

(33:32) Dr. Paul to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer : I’m Not Sure I Want To Give Weapons To People Who Are Anti-Christian and Anti-Israel. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (2/6)

(40:06) Fox News’ Megyn Kelly asks Sen. Rand Paul about Penetta’s Benghazi Testimony. (2/7)

(45:10) Sen. Rand Paul discusses what the economic impact of sequestration could be, and the Fed’s current policies on CNBC’s Closing Bell. (2/7)

(52:35) Rand Paul on Benghazi attacks: ‘Is admin. involved with running guns through Turkey to Syria?” Glenn Beck pontificates. (2/8)

(1:00:38) Rand Paul accepts tea party mantle - MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry reports on the tea party response to SOTU. (2/8)

(1:01:13) Commissioner Comer, Senator Rand Paul and others to testify on Senate Bill 50. Video by YouTube User: kentuckyagriculture. (2/8)

(1:04:05) James Pindell interviews Senator Rand Paul on the WGIR morning show. Audio posted via GraniteGrok. (2/9)

(1:19:27) Rand Paul Discusses His ‘Tea Party’ State of the Union Response And Use Of Drones Against Americans with CNN’s Candy Crowley. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (2/10)

(1:27:50) Sen. Paul: Ashley Judd doesn’t represent Kentucky - WHAS-TV 11 (Louisville, KY). (2/11)

Politics of Freedom Update - February 2nd to February 8th

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 02:02:30 +0000

Despite an overall active news week for folks interested in the happenings of the liberty movement, most of the relevant media coverage is focused on Ron Paul’s controversial tweet/Facebook post regarding the death of ‘America’s sniper’ and self-proclaimed hero, Chris Kyle. Last Sunday, the former Congressman tweeted out a statement containing his familiar anti-war sentiment: ““Chris Kyle’s death seems to confirm that ‘he who lives by the sword dies by the sword.’ Treating PTSD at a firing range doesn’t make sense.” This statement has been roundly condemned by all of the usual suspects, who demand undying worship by all uniformed government workers (see radio diatribes by Mark Levin and Glenn Beck). I would argue that while the tweet was not the most tactful statement Dr. Paul ever made, it’s no less tactful than the full press tour the former sniper made in promoting his book- which glorified the militarism of the modern American state and slandered fellow Navy SEAL and former Gov. Jesse Ventura. Rand Paul wasted no time, promptly putting out a statement refuting his dad and touting Kyle’s heroism. This drama foreshadowed Sen. Paul’s foreign policy lecture at The Heritage Foundation on Wednesday, during which he (depending on your perspective) either distinguished himself from his father or failed to do so. More audio to come on this. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) The Rural Doctrine: GOP Civil War - Freedom Advances, The Establishment Strikes Back! Professor Wall commentary for The Subsidiary Times. (2/2)

(9:33) Ron Paul’s Dire New Warning about Immigration ‘Reform’. Video compliments of YouTube User: David Seaman. (2/4)

(14:40) Art Thompson on the administrations Gun Control Propaganda - The John Birch Society’s weekly news update for 2/4-2/10. (2/4)

(25:11) Rand Paul previews Heritage Foundation speech on Restoring the Founders’ Vision of Foreign Policy. (2/4)

(28:52) Steve Deace: Ron Paul did his son Rand Paul no favors on Twitter today…did Rand “Sister Souljah” his dad? (2/4)

(42:24) Ron Paul on Living by the Sword - Robert Scott Bell commentary on RP’s Twitter controversy. (2/5)

(49:46) Newsradio 1040 WHO’s (Des Moines, IA) Jan Mickelson: Did Ron Paul make a mistake when he said, “…live by the sword, die by the sword…” regarding the death of Chris Kyle? (2/5)

(1:13:13) Fox News’ Judge Napolitano on America Live: DOJ Memo Claims Govt Can Kill US Citizens “Nowhere Justifiable Under Constitution.” (2/5)

(1:19:44) Hagel and Fracture Lines in the GOP - Matt Welch with Paul Jay, Senior Editor at TRNN. (2/5)

(1:34:29) We’re All Slaves To Government And Politics. Mike Church talks with caller Dale in South Carolina. (2/5)

(1:39:29) Ron Paul Demonized Over Chris Kyle Comments! Fox News brings in ‘war hero’ to smear the Doctor. (2/5)

(1:43:56) Ron Paul’s Freedom to Tweet – Video compliments of YouTube User: James Burns. (2/5)

(1:54:36) Fox News Radio’s Tom Sullivan: @RONPAUL TAKES HEAT FOR SAYING “TREATING PTSD AT A FIRING RANGE DOESN’T MAKE SENSE” — BUT DOES HE HAVE A POINT? (2/5)

(2:01:30) Will Grigg and Scott Horton discuss Chris Kyle, Ron Paul’s tweet, the roots of neocons outrage. (2/5)

(2:47:23) The Peter Santilli Show : Assassinated Defendant - Jesse Ventura Can No Longer Be Vindicated! (2/5)

(3:16:00) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 – Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: President Obama’s rules for assassinating U.S. citizens? (2/6)

(3:19:46) Ron Paul vs Rand Paul? Matt Welch talks with Russia Today’s Liz Wahl. (2/7)

(3:27:24) Judge Napolitano on Obama’s Drone Strike Policy: ‘This Is the Power Claimed by Kings and Tyrants’ – On Fox Business’ Markets Now. (2/6)

(3:31:08) Mike Church: Rand Paul Successfully Straddles the Foreign Policy Line. (2/7)

(3:37:29) Rand Paul On Military Aid to Egypt, Benghazi, Cutting Spending And 2016 - Hannity Radio – Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (2/7)

(3:48:05) Robert Scott Bell outlines the principle behind Ron Paul’s controversial tweet. (2/8)

(3:54:51) Senator Rand Paul Joins Jerry Doyle to Talk about the Presidents New Drone Program that Lacks Specificity. (2/8)

Former Rep. Ron Paul on Bloomberg TV’s Lunch Money (2/7/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:50:33 +0000

Former Congressman Ron Paul joined Sara Eisen on Bloomberg Television’s Lunch Money to talks about governments’ strategy of devaluing their currency to gain an advantage in trade. The yen jumped the most in almost two years against the dollar after Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said the pace of its recent slide has been to rapid. Dr. Paul warned that the devaluation is dangerous, and that in effect, we are already in the early stages of global currency wars.

A Constitutional Foreign Policy - Rand Paul’s Speech at Heritage (2/6/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:47:44 +0000

On Wednesday, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) spoke at The Heritage Foundation about his vision for foreign policy and the rise of ‘radical Islam’. I view this speech as a reasoned attempt towards a more moderate stance on foreign affairs (which is surely lacking in the Congress). This writer resents the Senator’s synching to neocon talking points, but I suppose we should be used to that by now. Most likely, Sen. Paul’s remarks will offend his father’s supporters for being too hawkish, while being too moderate for the Santorum/Gingrich voters in the GOP. But, hey- you’ve got to start somewhere!

Rand Paul 2016 Update - January 27th to February 3rd

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:40:01 +0000

This is the first post in the return of the Rand Paul weekly audio updates- now geared towards the 2016 elections. Every Sunday or Monday, I’ll release a new block of audio specifically including the Rand Paul speeches, interviews, and other news and coverage NOT INCLUDED in the regular ‘Politics of Freedom’ update posted in the previous days. The Senator’s most important news and commentary will remain in that weekly update. This file will be a Rand Paul overflow of sorts, as it seems to me that Sen. Paul does even more media and events than his dad did during the campaign! I’ll try to keep the file between 90-120 minutes per week. This week’s update includes Sen. Paul’s continued thoughts regarding his recent trip to Israel, his grilling of now former Sec. Clinton and Sec. Kerry, his upcoming foreign policy speech at Heritage and his Presidential ambitions for 2016. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Sen. Rand Paul makes his debut on News Talk Radio 77 WABC’s (New York, NY) Aaron Klen Investigative Radio Show. (1/20)

(10:35) Rand Paul fulfills promise to grill Clinton concerning Libya attack- Joe Arnold and Chelsea Rabideau report for WHAS 11 (ABC - Louisville, KY). (1/23)

(13:11) Jan Mickelson of Newsradio 1040 WHO (Des Moines, IA) welcomes Rand on the show to talk about issues. (1/23)

(27:11) Sen. Paul speaks with Breitbart News’ Ben Shapiro - Video Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. (1/24)

(30:00) Senator Rand Paul speaks at The March for Life anti-abortion Rally on the Mall in Washington DC. Video by YouTube User: MinWashingtonNews. (1/25)

(33:31) Rand Paul Discusses Immigration Reform, Iran, and Benghazi on AM 630 WMAL Radio’s (Washington DC) Morning’s on the Mall.

(42:31) Hugh Hewitt- not my favorite neocon- talks with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul. (1/31)

(52:29) Rand Paul Speech On Debt Ceiling, Taxes, Foreign Aid and Balancing The Budget in Oldham County. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (2/1)

(1:18:38) Rand Paul on NewsmaxTV: Obama Needs to Increase Military Presence in Libya, Middle East ? That’s what the headline says. (2/1)

Texas Straight Talk: Immigration ‘Reform’ Will Turn the US into a Police State (2/4/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:36:52 +0000

In this week’s Texas Straight Talk column, Dr. Ron Paul reminds us to be extremely careful not to further empower the police state under the guise of securing the border. We will all surely be subject to whatever measures are implemented in the name of immigration enforcement- as the government is likely to treat us all like potential illegal immigrants, just as the TSA treats us all like potential terrorists. Video compliments of YouTube User: RonPaulcom.

Politics of Freedom Update - January 26th to February 1st

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:30:33 +0000

As we await Ron Paul’s 2013 campus tour and the announcement of his new media endeavor, we certainly have a lull in the news. However, Sen. Rand Paul is already right in the middle of 2016 speculation. Having just returned from Israel, the microscope will shift to the Senator’s foreign policy views. Sen. Paul will be delivering a foreign policy speech at the Heritage Foundation next week, which (of course) I’ll be posting here in its entirety. It’s interesting how, no matter how hard Rand tries to reach out to the evangelical/social conservative-types, it seems they will always be skeptical of him. This podcast also includes some excellent interviews from Ron Paul staffers, now much more free to speak about policy and working with the great Dr. Ron Paul. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) SWINDLED: How the GOP Cheated Ron Paul and Lost Themselves the Election - New book by author Michael Alford. Video by YouTube User: av1611preacher. (1/22)

(2:01) Congressman Thomas Massie comes on 84 WHAS (Louisville, KY) with Mandy Connell to talk about gun control and Republican compromise. (1/25)

(16:09) INFOWARS LAUNCHES OPERATION PAUL REVERE - $115,000 Video Contest! (1/25)

(20:25) The Northern Kentucky Tea Party held Breakfast with Senator Rand Paul in Cincinatti, OH area. Video by YouTube User: NKYTeaPartyVideos. (1/26)

(55:25) Hypocrite Feinstein & Flunkies Exempt from Gun Control Bill - David Knight reports for Infowars Nightly News. (1/26)

(59:49) Mark Willis, Ashley Ryan wrap up RNC winter meeting. Video compliments of YouTube User: constitutionalwar. (1/26)

(1:05:13) Reince Priebus answers the Ron Paul question. Video compliments of YouTube User: constitutionalwar. (1/26)

(1:07:02) The NDAA Fear and Oath-ing in D.C. - Video compliments of YouTube User: AmidstTheNoise. (1/27)

(1:14:26) The John Birch Society’s CEO Art Thompson’s weekly news update for January 28 - February 3, 2013. (1/28)

(1:25:21) Daniel McAdams talks to Lew Rockwell about working for Ron Paul against the Empire. (1/29)

(1:45:24) TRUE COLORS: KFQD’s (Anchorage, AK) Resident RINO Casey Reynolds Prefers Obama Over Ron Paulers - Video by YouTube User: JoeMillerUS. (1/29)

(1:47:18) Mike Church: All Those Drones Aren’t Just For Catching Illegal Immigrants! (1/29)

(1:52:18) Glenn Beck comments on The End of the GOP, says Rand Paul should start 3rd Party. Video via TheBlaze TV. (1/29)

(1:58:19) America 2: Now With More Freedom - Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart clowns on GB’s ‘libertopia’. (1/29)

(2:06:18) Ron Paul exposes Obama’s ‘undeclared war’ in Mali. RT’s Liz Wahl reports. (1/30)

(2:08:33) Foreign Policy: The Difference Between Rand Paul and James Monroe - Audio via The Mike Church Show. (1/30)

(2:15:14) Mike Church Preaches Non-Intervention To Those Addicted To US Military Action. (1/30)

(2:20:09) Rand Paul on AFA’s Focal Point with Bryan Fischer: “Border Security First, No to Debt Ceiling Raise.” (1/30)

(2:32:22) Have No Fear, The DHS And School Police Are Here - Commentary via Mike Church. (1/31)

(2:37:22) Fox News’ Judge Andrew Napolitano: Stricter Gun Control Is Part of the Progressive Ideology to ‘Tell Us How to Live’. (1/31)

(2:40:45) Tom Woods announces - Freedom on Tour : Bringing Liberty to the Masses! Sponsored by The Iowa GOP! (1/31)

(2:44:11) Sen. Rand Paul Introduces Legislation Prohibiting U.S. from Sending F-16’s & M1’s to Egypt. Video by YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (1/31)

(2:47:21) Senate kills amendment to ban US sending weapons to Egypt. Sen. Paul with FNC’s Eric Bolling. (1/31)

(2:52:05) American Family Association’s Bryan Fischer: “Rand Paul on the shortlist for 2016, but not at the top”. (2/1)

(2:58:31) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: More county sheriffs won’t enforce federal law that violates 2nd Amendment. (2/1)

(3:01:56) Working for Ron Paul - Jeff Deist talks to Lew Rockwell about Ron’s Congressional office from the inside. (2/1)

Texas Straight Talk: US Action in Mali is Another Undeclared War (1/28/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:19:53 +0000

In his latest Texas Straight Talk update, former Rep. Ron Paul comments on the US government’s new adventure into Mali. The French remain entangled in North Africa after all these decades, but its AFRICOM that needs to be seen as the neocolonial occupation arm of the Anglo-American establishment.

Politics of Freedom Update - January 20th to January 26th

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:09:31 +0000

I’ve got a huge 4 and one-half hour audio block for you this week. Perhaps too long? Anyway, this week President Obama was sworn in for his second term and the attack on the people’s right to bear arms continued. But most notably, Senator Rand Paul had a few minutes to grill Secretary Hillary Clinton over the administration’s debacle in Benghazi. The Senator then had the pleasure of speaking with John Kerry at the Senate Confirmation meeting for the next Secretary of State (not one of my favorite performances for Randy). Both confrontations were news makers, as it becomes even more clear that Sen. Paul will be a contender for the highest office in the land. The question is, can he possibly remain a champion for the liberty movement and bring the broader conservative coalition on board? Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) ONE MORE TIME: Personal Message from Website Administrator JTWilliams - Should this podcast continue? PLEASE DONATE!

(1:13) FBN’s Stossel: Ron Paul’s defeat and Republicans’ treatment of him - is just one step on the road to peace, freedom, and sound money. (1/10)

(7:09) Davis and Emmer welcome liberty Republican Mark Johnson to the KTCN News/Talk 1130 (Minneapolis, MN) Weekend Roundtable to discuss local issues and politics. (1/12)

(45:48) Senator Paul, just returned from a trip to Israel, joins The Mike Huckabee Show. (1/15)

(56:27) James Burns reflects on Ron Paul’s influence on The Freedom Files podcast. Video compliments of YouTube User: James Burns. (1/16)

(59:53) Mark Willis for RNC Chair - New era for Republican Party? Attorney Richard Gilbert speaks - Video by YouTube User: RONPAULONE. Sorry for posting this- Its obnoxious to say the least. (1/16)

(1:07:22) Rand Paul: If Obama Tries To Legislate or Contravene Second Amendment We Will Sue! Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (1/18)

(1:09:30) Even Bill O’Reilly can read the tea leaves: “The U.S. Dollar will Collapse” - Video compliments of YouTube User: djgabrielpresents. (1/20)

(1:12:51) Jeff Deist wraps up the Korelin Economics Report with a telling interview with Congressman Walter Jones. (1/19)

(1:23:32) Doug Wead appears on The Robert Wenzel Show - Is Doug a libertarian? Does It Matter? (1/20)

(2:15:39) KTRK-TV (ABC13 - Houston, TX) - Replacing Ron Paul, Rep. Randy Weber assesses his priorities. (1/20)

(2:17:42) An Obama Cult? The John Birch Society’s CEO Art Thompson’s weekly news video update . (1/21)

(2:27:40) Judge Napolitano: Obama Doesn’t Believe in the 2nd Amendment. Video by YouTube User: djgabrielpresents. (1/21)

(2:31:34) President Obama Wants To Protect Children? Why Not End U.S. Drone Strikes? Ben Swann hosts Full Disclosure. (1/22)

(2:34:24) Mike Church: The Jefferson Inauguration… Much Different From Obama’s. (1/22)

(2:40:16) Judge Napolitano on Obama’s Inaugural Address ‘Nothing In There About Freedom’. Video by YouTube User: selfownership1. (1/22)

(2:43:16) Rand Paul Grills Sec. of State Clinton on Benghazi: I Would Have Relieved You Of Your Post - Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (1/23)

(2:49:31) Senator Rand Paul tells Jerry Doyle Why He Has Called for Hillary Clinton’s Resignation. (1/24)

(3:02:17) Michelle Malkin: Rand Paul Raised Hope Among Conservatives With Clinton Exchange - Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (1/23)

(3:08:06) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: One question Sec. of State Clinton was not asked about Benghazi. (1/23)

(3:12:06) Mark Willis holds Press Conference at RNC Winter Meetings. Video compliments of YouTube User: constitutionalwar. (1/23)

(3:22:31) Deep Dive: GOP changes the rules - VA Republican National Committeeman Morton Blackwell joins MSNBC’s Chuck Todd. (1/24)

(3:31:18) Sen. Rand Paul Questions Sec. of State Nominee John Kerry at SFRC Hearing. Video by YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (1/24)

(3:41:25) Rand On ‘President Paul:’ “I Like The Ring Of That” - Breitbart News’s Ben Shapiro talks with the Senator. (1/24)

(3:43:28) “RON PAUL KILLED HIS EMPLOYEE!”- Thom Hartmann interviews Austin Petersen. Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (1/24)

(3:56:05) Dr Walter Block joins Mike Shanklin, talks Ron Paul and voluntaryism. Video compliments of YouTube User: Mike Shanklin. (1/25)

(4:04:48) GOP needs to do some soul-searching - MSNBC guest host Luke Russert speaks to NBC’s Mark Murray. (1/25)

(4:10:35) Senator Rand Paul on The Glenn Beck Program: “People know Republicans aren’t winning.” (1/25)

(4:21:51) Tatiana Moroz speaks with Abby Martin, Performs Love & Liberty on Breaking the Set. Video by YouTube User: breakingtheset. (1/25)

Dr. Ron Paul speaks at the Mises Circle in Houston (1/26/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:23:10 +0000

On Saturday, former Congressman Ron Paul addressed the annual Mises Circle meeting in Houston, Texas. Dr. Paul presented the Mises Institute’s Carl Davis Distinguished Lecture, entitled The Libertarian Future. The sold-out event was held at the Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport. Apologies for the abrupt ending to the speech- that’s how the only available video ends.

Ron Paul speaks with Robert Ringer for Liberty Education Interview Series (1/23/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:41:20 +0000

On Wednesday, former Congressman Ron Paul visited with Robert Ringer, bestselling author and host of the highly acclaimed Liberty Education Interview Series at avoiceofsanity.com. Dr. Paul was asked to reflect on his most recent run for President, including the media’s biased coverage of his campaign and the poor treatment at debates and elsewhere by other Republicans. Conversation turned to the gold standard and ending the Fed, economic collapse, individual sovereignty, and more!!

Former Rep. Ron Paul speaks with Geraldo Rivera (1/22/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:35:05 +0000

On Tuesday morning, Dr. Ron Paul joined News Talk Radio 77’s (New York, NY) Geraldo Rivera on the show to talk about the inauguration, and the outlook for President Obama’s second term. Geraldo then asked the former Congressman his take on the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.

Texas Straight Talk - The Coming Debt Limit Drama: Government Wins, We Lose (1/21/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:27:16 +0000

In his most recent Texas Straight Talk update, former Rep. Ron Paul talks about the fast-approaching debt-limit drama on Capitol Hill and the gimmickry of Paul Krugman’s proposed $1T platinum coin. Dr. Paul reminds us that the creation of new fiat currency simply strengthens a fantasy balance sheet, either by adding to cash reserves or servicing debt. But this balance sheet wealth is an illusion, just as the notion we can continue to raise the debt limit and borrow money forever is an illusion.

Politics of Freedom Update - January 13th to January 19th

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:16:27 +0000

PLEASE DONATE TODAY if you still enjoy this podcast and want it to continue! We have a pretty compelling week of news and coverage this week, in covering Ron Paul’s liberty movement and the enemy’s statist solutions to all Americas problems. There was an uptick in Ron Paul related media this week, as the former Congressman participated in several interviews and began his 2013 college campus tour. Liberty Republicans are trying to consolidate their gains in the many states after being smacked down by the RNC in Tampa. But the big news of the week has got to be the Obama administration’s power grab against the 2nd amendment- implementing 23 executive orders by fiat. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Personal Message from Website Administrator JTWilliams - Should this podcast continue? PLEASE DONATE!

(2:03) WSLS-TV 10 (NBC - Roanoke, VA) - Ron Paul Begins 2013 College Tour in Lexington Tuesday. (1/12)

(2:23) Ron Paul at Washington and Lee (brief clip) - Video compliments of YouTube User: rockbridgereport. (1/15)

(2:37) Going Global with Ron Paul - The New Braunfels Lefties salute to the Doctor’s career. (1/14)

(10:20) More Hints about the Ron Paul ‘Big Project’ - Tom Woods on Mike Salvi’s World podcast. (1/14)

(16:36) White House Responds to Secession Petitions… and It’s About What You’d Expect. By Mike Church for FoundersTV. (1/14)

(21:23) Obama: Some Gun Control Measures ‘I Can Accomplish Through Executive Action’ - Video by YouTube User: politicalturkey. (1/14)

(23:25) Mark Levin Goes Off On ‘Tyranny’ Under Obama’s ‘Imperial Presidency’ To Fox News’ Megyn Kelly. (1/14)

(30:07) Rand Paul on Gun Control Executive Order: Obama is Not ‘King’ - CBN News. Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (1/14)

(31:06) Judge Napolitano: Obama Cannot Use the 14th Amendment to Raise the Debt Ceiling. Video by YouTube User: djgabrielpresents. (1/14)

(34:49) “Obama Phone Lady” Live in Studio on The Alex Jones Show! Video compliments of YouTube User: ConspiracyScope. (1/14)

(1:10:35) WND’s Molotov Mitchell: My open appeal to Glenn Beck. What an intellectual thief!? (1/15)

(1:14:50) The Sequestration Cuts Explained - Video courtesy of Business Insider. (1/15)

(1:17:05) Ron Paul lives: Will Fed be dead? Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga) on WND Radio. (1/15)

(1:24:54) RNC Chairman/liberty candidate Mark Willis talks about how to restore the GOP with Steve Martin and Jack McCarthy on The Aroostook Watchmen Radio Show. (1/16)

(1:52:32) Ron Paul’s Legacy discussed on HuffPost Live - Brian Doherty and panel discuss with Alyona Minkovski. (1/16)

(2:16:48) Judge Napolitano Reacts to NY Times Criticism “Either We Have a 2nd Amendment or We Don’t”- Video by YouTube User: selfownership1. (1/15)

(2:22:10) Sen. Rand Paul unveils plan to stop assault on Second Amendment FNC’s Hannity. (1/17)

(2:27:40) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: An “Apples to Apples” comparison of U.S. and U.K. violent crime rates. (1/16)

(2:31:33) Piers Morgan gets angry after losing Gun Control debate and throws his notes towards his guest ! Video by YouTube User: nycresistance. (1/16)

(2:38:44) President Uses Children To Promote Gun Control During Speech, Ignores Those Killed In Drone Strikes - Judge Nap and Charles Payne on FBN. Video by YouTube User: selfownership1. (1/17)

(2:42:40) Obama Responds To Alex Jones (Ron Paul, and YOU!) - warns about pundits who will claim “tyrannical assault on liberty”. (1/17)

(2:56:15) Full Disclosure: Effort To Remove Liberty Republicans From Leadership Of Alaska Republican Party. Video by YouTube User: Ben Swann. (1/17)

(3:01:48) Sen. Paul hits back at Gov. Christie and racism charges on The Laura Ingraham Show. (1/18)

(3:16:50) Senator Rand Paul’s curious visit to Israel – Phillip Giraldi on The Scott Horton Show. (1/18)

Ron Paul on Fox News’ Your World (1/18/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:50:01 +0000

Appearing on FNC’s Your World this afternoon, retired Rep. Ron Paul did not hold back about his thoughts on the “blowback” consequences from America’s “kings of the world” foreign policy in light of the latest hostage crisis in Algeria and related unrest in North Africa. Unfortunately, Dr. Paul was not permitted to debate with the former CIA operative Wayne Simmons. If I understood him correctly, it seems that Simmons thinks the US government should be more assertive, for the good of all humanity! Talk about spin…

Ron Paul joins the Walton and Johnson Show (1/17/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:35:38 +0000

Former Congressman Ron Paul appeared on the nationally syndicated Walton and Johnson talk radio show on Thursday morning, to discuss President Obama’s outrageous executive orders regarding additional gun control measures. Dr. Paul reminded listeners that “[The government] will come with their guns to take our guns.” John Walton and Steve Johnson broadcast out of Houston and are currently syndicated across six stations in the South.

Texas Straight Talk: On Obama’s New National Security Team, Keep Your Eye on the Policy (1/14/2012)

ronpaul2012 — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:19:54 +0000

In his latest Texas Straight Talk column, former Rep. Ron Paul reacts to the President’s nomination of former Sen. Chuck Hagel as Defense Secretary and John Brennan as director of the CIA. Dr. Paul reminds us not to let the argument over who occupies what position in the cabinet distract from the policies the President will require his appointees to carry out! The so-called “bipartisan foreign policy consensus” (headed up by our loving technocrats over at the CFR) never loses out.

Politics of Freedom Update - January 6th to January 12th

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:42:52 +0000

2013 has only just begun, but it looks as if those of us who remain dedicated to limited, Constitutional government and against the state steamrolling over the rights of individuals will have quite a fight on our hands this year. Although there is little audio/video coverage of his plans (that I can post for you this week), word is starting to leak out about Dr. Paul’s post-Congressional agenda- including a new campus tou r, homeschooling advocacy and some kind of web-based media operation. In the meantime, Senator Paul (and to a lesser extent- his dad) has been strangely quiet about the raft of victim disarmament legislation being proposed in the Congress. One man who hasn’t held his tongue is Alex Jones, who rhetorically ripped CNN’s Piers Morgan (aka “Hatchet-man for the New World Order”) a new one on national television. That interview is included here in its entirety, along with other 2nd amendment advocates who took turns verbally pummeling Piers Moron. Regardless of what one may think of Alex Jones- he is now the ultimate canary in the coal-mine for liberty lovers. The Obama government is extremely dangerous right now; it’s actions denote a confidence that the ‘liberals’ and Democrat Party will not face a credible challenge from the GOP (or anyone else) in the foreseeable future. These tyrants are seeking to remove term limits so Lord Obama can maintain power past his second term AND they are openly promoting doing away with the Constitution, once and for all! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Reps. Justin Amash and Bill Huizenga react to the fiscal cliff deal on WOOD-TV 8 (NBC - Grand Rapids, MI). (1/1)

(4:51) Author and 1960’s counterculture-ist Tom Wolfe on 2012 Election: “I Wrote in Ron Paul” - Interview by Michael Moynihan for BeastTV. (1/4)

(7:47) Iowa GOP Co-Chair Bill Schickel slams the Ron Paul Domination of the Iowa GOP (ie. the grassroots who actually show up). Video by YouTube User: TheIowaRepublican. (1/6)

(8:35) MSNBC: Is It Time To Get Rid Of The U.S. Constitution? Video compliments of YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (1/6)

(22:46) Texas Secession Movement Gains Traction - Fox News - Video compliments of YouTube User: eduardo89rp. (1/6)

(26:54) Ret. Marine Absolutely Owns CNN Anchor On 2nd Amendment - “Unconstitutional Laws Aren’t Laws.” Video by YouTube User: matlarson10. (1/6)

(31:23) WCNC-TV (NBC - Charlotte, NC) reports: Ron Paul’s Grandson (Rand’s son) William Arrested Charlotte Airport - Video by YouTube User: BreakingNewsSource. (1/6)

(31:52) Mike Church: Graham, Cruz, DeceptiCONs Foolishly Oppose Hagel Nomination. (1/7)

(36:53) Is Rand Paul sleeping with Enemies Domestic? Animation by Vimeo User: Alan Alsup.

(39:00) ALEX JONES vs PIERS MORGAN - Video compliments of YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (1/7)

(52:58) CNN Becomes All AJ, All The Time! Video compliments of YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (1/8)

(58:43) WXIX-TV’s (Fox 19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: Piers Morgan vs. Alex Jones, and the truth about gun homicide rates. (1/8)

(1:02:50) Syndicated Radio Host Steve Deace admits for the record: “Thomas Woods was Right (about Ron Paul)!” (1/8)

(1:20:32) WXIX-TV’s (Fox 19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: Does President Obama have the authority to sidestep Congress on the debt ceiling? (1/9)

(1:23:47) The History of the Republican Party - Mike Church for FoundersTV. (1/8)

(1:28:37) Ron Paul’s grandson arrested for underage drinking - KIAH-TV’s (Houston, TX) CW39 NewsFix . (1/8)

(1:30:06) Great Government Does Not Make Virtuous People - The Mike Church Show. (1/9)

(1:34:20) Ben Swann Full Disclosure: The Man (Ron Paul delegate) Who May Challenge Reince Priebus For RNC Chair! Video by YouTube User: Ben Swann. (1/9)

(1:42:58) SUPER-SCARY SOVEREIGNS WALK AMONG US! ABC News: Growing Number Of Americans Insist Federal Law Does NOT Apply To Them. Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (1/9)

(1:49:38) Round Two - Piers Morgan and Gun Owners of America’s Larry Pratt Discuss Gun Control on Piers Morgan Tonight . Video by YouTube User: GunOwnersofAmerica. (1/9)

(2:12:27) Piers Morgan debates Breitbart’s Ben Shapiro on CNN - Video compliments of YouTube User: Chuck Summers (Part 1 and Part 2). (1/10)

(2:26:38) Ron Paul: Guns Are Americans’ Line in the Sand - David Knight reports for Infowars Nightly News. Video by YouTube User: TheLibertydefined. (1/10)

(2:29:40) WXIX-TV’s (Fox 19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: Executive order for gun control, Can it happen? (1/10)

(2:33:19) Alex Jones joins HuffPost Live to discuss his interview on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight” which Morgan called “a perfect advertisement for gun control.” (1/11)

Former Congressman Ron Paul on NewsRadio 740 KTRH with Michael Berry (1/9/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:02:38 +0000

Houston-based syndicated radio host Michael Berry was joined on the program by Dr. Ron Paul on Wednesday to talk about the ideological battle going on , and the lack of substantive debate in Washington. Conversation turns to the devastation caused by Keynesian economics, the need for consistency in our leaders, and much more! Audio archived at NewsRadio 640 KTRH (Houston, TX).

Dr. Ron Paul on The Alex Jones Show (1/9/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:57:35 +0000

On Wednesday, Ron Paul checked-in with Alex Jones to speak about the raging gun control debate and the establishment’s attempt to “brainwash people into thinking about guns in a vastly different way” (to quote Attorney General Eric Holder).

Dr. Ron Paul on New York’s News Talk Radio 77 WABC (1/7/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:56:29 +0000

The former Congressman appeared on NewsTalkRadio 77 WABC on Monday to speak with host Geraldo Rivera about the President’s nominations of former Senator of Nebraska Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense and John Brennan to be the head of the CIA. Discussion then turned to recent actions taken to move the gun control agenda forward.

Texas Straight Talk: ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Vote Shows How Washington Really Works (1/7/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:55:31 +0000

Looks like the Texas Straight Talk columns will continue for the time being! As Ron Paul explain in his first post-Congressional audio update, last week’s “Fiscal Cliff” vote showcased Washington’s dishonest and unconstitutional way of doing business, and, as usual, the American people are forced pick up the tab for Congress’ irresponsibility. And, surprise surprise: The Congress had all of three minutes to read the monstrous compromise.

Ron Paul Classics: The Morton Downey Jr Show (1988)

ronpaul2012 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:52:16 +0000

If you’ve never seen this video footage you’re in for a real treat- if not a bizarre one! When the show was taped in July of 1988- Dr. Paul was in the midst of his first Presidential campaign as the Libertarian nominee. Always willing to spread the message in a hostile environment, Candidate Paul appeared on The Morton Downey Jr. Show -perhaps the original home of anti-intellectual “conservative” dialogue. Watching Downey, his guests, and his audience full of misfits makes an MSNBC appearance look tame and respectful, in comparison! The Doctor took on, among others, Guardian Angel Lisa Sliwa in a 15 minute showdown that featured Paul defending the traditional Libertarian policy he still defends today. Other guests included Otto von Ruggins and Professor John Flynn.

Politics of Freedom Update - December 22nd to January 5th

ronpaul2012 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:18:15 +0000

Well- that’s it: Ron Paul is no longer in the Congress, yet the battles for liberty go on. Over the last couple of weeks, the main battles have been against new calls for gun control/victim disarmament and the so-called “fiscal cliff” negotiations. The liberty movement continues to fight valiantly to consolidate their gains against the corrupt GOP establishment in the new year- with varying success across the country. Obviously, there has been very limited Ron Paul-related news and coverage over the last couple weeks- despite the fact that the man is retiring after 30 years! But it is beginning to look like there are more in the Congress who are willing to carry the torch for liberty than we thought! Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Fox News’ Bret Baier on the impact of interest rates and the role of the Federal Reserve. By God, I think he gets it! (12/20)

(6:45) Sam Donaldson Tells Tea Partiers: ‘It’s Not Your Country Anymore - It’s Our Country’ - That’s 51% democracy for ya. Video by YouTube User: OnlyWaxing. (12/23)

(7:33) The Real Reason For Having GUN RIGHTS - GOA’s Exec. Director Larry Pratt takes on MSNBC’s Chris Matthews on 2nd amendment. (12/17)

(15:08) Oliver Stone Tears Apart Obama’s Empire - Tells RT’s Abby Martin ‘US has become an Orwellian state’. (12/24)

(29:43) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinatti, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: How and why Speaker of the House John Boehner might be ousted in a week. (12/26)

(33:43) The Truth Behind the 2013 NDAA- Part 1: The Feinstein/Lee Amendment - Video compliments of YouTube User: Ben Swann. (12/26)

(38:56) Understanding The 2013 NDAA: Part 2- Section 1029 - Video compliments of YouTube User: Ben Swann. (12/28)

(43:55) Sen. Rand Paul Discusses FISA Amendment. Video compliments of YouTube User: SenatorRandPaul. (12/27)

(52:53) Mike Lee: “We can’t abandon constitutional rights for temporary security” - Video by YouTube User: senatormikelee. (12/27)

(1:06:41) Libertarians Not Welcome in The Free State, says NH State Rep Cynthia Chase - Tom Woods reports. (12/28)

(1:09:46) MOST HONEST PERSON OF 2012: “RON PAUL” - according to Pat Buchanan on The McLaughlin Group. Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (12/28)

(1:11:05) DP Show- Ron Paul was Right about Blowback in Benghazi!? Video compliments of YouTube User: LexMallaBooks. (12/28)

(1:15:16) Dennis Kucinich interview with Democracy Now !, regarding fiscal cliff interventions, congress without Ron Paul and himself. (12/28)

(1:38:07) KHQ-TV (NBC6 - Spokane, WA) on the Streets with Nicole Mischke: The Fiscal Cliff – Just the Red Herring Distracting Everyone from the Real Issue.(12/30)

(1:55:46) Al Korelin and former Chief of Staff Jeff Deist discuss the latest missive from Ron Paul on NRA /”conservative” initiatives. (12/29)

(2:05:37) Fox News finally asks: Are SSRI Antidepressants Causing School Shootings? W/ Dr. Peter Breggin - Video by YouTube User: TheCourtJestersClub. (1/2)

(2:09:12) 2012 IN REVIEW: POLITICS - FOX News Radio’s Rich Johnson recaps the Republican Primary Contest. (12/30)

(2:10:36) Dennis Kucinich Accuses US Govt Leaders Of Creating A “Manufactured Crisis” To Screw Americans Again - Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (12/30)

(2:12:07) WYFF News 4 (NBC - Greenville, NC): Chris Lawton- Ron Paul supporter from Greenville Tea Party- talks about the “Fiscal Cliff!” Video by YouTube User: ugetgold. (12/31)

(2:13:53) DP’er ‘Ubuntu’ Rants for Liberty and Peace on C-Span’s Washington Journal - Open phones for Fiscal Cliff Agreement discussion. (1/1)

(2:21:41) Charles Krauthammer: McConnell fiscal cliff deal is “complete surrender”- Video compliments of YouTube User: andrew yezen. (1/1)

(2:22:36) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cincinatti, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: The Ugly Truth of the “Fiscal Cliff” Deal. (1/2)

(2:27:09) Liberty Republicans Fight For Control of Miami-Dade County GOP - Video compliments of YouTube User: Ben Swann. (1/2)

(2:30:12) Did Ed Schultz Just Call Ron Paul A “Clown” ? Video compliments of YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (1/3)

(2:32:44) Rand Paul on FNC’s Hannity: Fiscal Cliff Bill Was Brought to Floor at 1:36AM, We Voted at 1:39AM - Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (1/3)

(2:38:17) 55KRC’s (Cincinatti, OH) Brian Thomas interviews Rep. Thomas Massie on fiscal cliff, gun control. (1/4)

(2:56:42) Demand A Real Plan Vs Democide and False-Flag Attacks! Infowars.com Update From Alex Jones and Crew. (1/4)

(3:01:36) Judge Napolitano Reacts to Op-Ed Suggesting We Kill the Constitution, on FNC’s Fox & Friends. (1/4)

(3:04:47) Rand Paul on The Andrea Tantaros Show with Jason Mattera: I’m thinking about a presidential bid. Video archived at Washington Examiner.com. (1/4)

(3:19:16) Radio host Steve Deace discusses Ron Paul’s legacy with Jen and Rebecca. (1/4)

(3:34:56) Iowa GOP reelects AJ Spiker as state chairman - Near sweep for RP-forces in IA. Remarks archived by Radio Iowa. (1/5)

Dr. Ron Paul with Fox Business’ Neil Cavuto (1/4/2013)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:45:47 +0000

For his first post-Congressional interview, former Rep. Ron Paul visited with Fox Business’ Neil Cavuto to discuss what needs to change in Washington’s political climate. Dr. Paul isn’t optimistic about the changes we need being implemented through initiatives in Washington.

Texas Straight Talk: New Year’s Resolutions for Congress (12/31/2012)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:37:42 +0000

Could this be the last ever Texas Straight Talk update? Dr. Paul’s house website is already offline and has been pushed into the internet memory hole. Nevertheless, in his final legislative update to the people of Texas’ 14th district, our hero offers some wise advice to the Congress (a New Years’ resolution if you will). Just obey the law of the land: the US Constitution. Sadly, I wouldn’t hold your breath- this is the age of Obama.

Rep. Ron Paul joins Melissa Lee on CNBC’s Money in Motion (12/28/2012)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:28:35 +0000

Rep. Ron Paul spoke with CNBC’s Melissa Lee to chime in on the ongoing “fiscal cliff” negotiations, and to make his predictions on the outcome for the American people. The Congressman pointed out that, like most of what goes on in Washington, this entire crisis has been a charade for public consumption- as neither party intends to cut any actual federal spending.

Texas Straight Talk: Government Security is Just Another Kind of Violence (12/24/2012)

ronpaul2012 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:20:58 +0000

In his weekly Texas Straight Talk update, outgoing Congressman Ron Paul argues for a reasoned approach in response to the terrible massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. We can surely respond in a reactionary fashion to such a terrible crime, but it will always be at the expense of innocent, law-abiding citizens- and always to the benefit of statist authoritarians in the government. Even the NRA and the political right are fixing to promote rash, legislative solutions that disregard the nature of a free society… and always “for the children.”

Ron Paul Weekly Update - December 15th to December 21st

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 04:14:11 +0000

The holidays are upon us, and I have 4 plus-hours of audio as my gift to all of you. Besides, there hasn’t been a whole heck of alot else to post since mid-November. Nevertheless, the fight against tyranny continues, and we must identify and support the new advocates of liberty in Washington and beyond. Of course, the big news this week was the Sandy Hook massacre in Newtown, Connecticut- see how 2nd amendment advocates are responding to new cries for victim disarmament. I am hoping that Dr. Paul will announce several exciting new initiatives after the new year begins, and he officially retires from the Congress. This podcast could continue to carry ‘politics of freedom’ weekly updates, along with interviews and speeches from Ron Paul, Rand Paul, Justin Amash, Thomas Massie, Walter Jones, Judge Napolitano, etc. in the coming months- but I need to see evidence that your interest remains. Please donate at the chip-in or email me at jt@RonPaul2012podcast.com with your thoughts or ideas about going forward. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) What does Ron Paul leave behind, and what will the libertarian movement do now? Chris Spangle and Creighton Harrington host the We Are Libertarians podcast, archived at the Libertarian Party of Indiana’s website. (11/16)

(25:28) Adil Khan and Ed Fallon look back at the Ron Paul phenomenon and the continued relevance of the Ron Paul rEVOLution on The Fallon Forum podcast. (11/28)

(57:25) Jerry Doyle Show: Let’s Cut The Department of Homeland Security. My Thoughts Exactly! Nick Gillespie From Reason.com Explains. (11/27)

(1:13:30) ICYMI: Rand Paul to visit Israel in 2016 - YUCK! Russia Today’s Kristine Frazao reports. Video by YouTube User: RTAmerica. (12/5)

(1:15:04) Ron Paul Supporter Running for MNGOP Chair! Candidates debate on KTCN News Talk 1130 AM’s (Minneapolis, MN) Round Table Show. (12/8)

(1:59:12) They Should Have Listened to Ron Paul! Author Charles Goyette discusses the fiscal cliff on The Scott Horton Show. (12/11)

(2:34:20) Is Ron Paul the Future? Senator Rand Paul talks with AM 680 WRKO’s (Boston, MA) Jeff Kuhner about falling off the cliff. (12/11)

(2:47:39) Tea Party News Network presents Press Conference with Rand Paul - Don’t Cave in to Democrat Tax Hikes! (12/14)

(2:52:43) Amanda BillyRock: ‘Ron Paul Made Me an Anarchist’ - Video compliments of YouTube User: ABillyRock. (12/14)

(2:55:37) Crisis to Gun Control: A Look at the Sandy Hook Massacre - Weekly News update with JBS CEO Art Thompson’s. (12/17)

(3:07:33) Piers Morgan Blows a Gasket on Air - CNN’s Constitutionally subversive anchor debates Gun Owners of America Executive Director Larry Pratt. Video by YouTube User: Chuck Summers. (12/18)

(3:19:23) Newtown Resident Wants Media Slugs to LEAVE NEWTOWN ALONE - Caller Bill on The Mike Church Show. (12/18)

(3:24:11) Barack Obama Guilty of International War Crimes! Rep. Walter Jones calls for troops to come home on Infowars Live. Video by YouTube User: TheAlexJonesChannel. (12/19)

(3:41:37) Republican Conspiracy Crazies - Jack Hunter is back on the attack vs. “Conspiracy Theorists” again. (12/19)

(3:47:10) Twas The Night Before Christmas In 2012 - Poem By LongTime RP staffer Penny Langford Freeman. Video by YouTube user: pursuitoffreedomshow. (12/19)

(3:52:49) What REALLY HAPPENED at the RNC? Bix Weir exposes how Ron Paul was shut out of the Republican Party. Video by YouTube User: UnconventionalFIN. (12/20)

(4:00:25) WXIX-TV’s (Fox19 - Cinciatti, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: The very politically incorrect truth about the Second Amendment. (12/20)

(4:03:41) Sen. Rand Paul Opposes NDAA After Right to Jury Trial Amendment Stripped: ‘A travesty of justice.’ (12/21)

(4:12:27) Federal Reserve Christmas Message from your loving overlords - Satire via Alex Jones’ Infowars.com. (12/21)

(4:13:08) Rep. Thomas Massie on 84 WHAS (Louisville, KY) with Mandy Connell to discuss the fiscal cliff debate; calls GOP’s Plan B a “turd sandwich”(XP) LOL. (12/21)

(4:25:10) Jeff Deist and Big Al Korelin discuss Lew Rockwell’s latest article on Ron Paul - Daily Insights on The Korelin Economics Report. (12/21)

(4:29:10) Adam Kokesh: Ron Paul’s (Rand Paul’s?) Campaign for Liberty legacy won’t include foreign policy. Video by YouTube User: AdamVsTheMan. (12/21)

Texas Straight Talk: Right to Work is Part of Economic Liberty (12/17/2012)

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:48:37 +0000

In his December 17th edition of Texas Straight Talk, Congressman Ron Paul praises the passage of Right to Work legislation in the state of Michigan- a longtime stronghold of the labor unions. Dr. Paul reminds listeners/readers that Right to Work initiatives simply prohibit coercion - it should not be viewed as an attack on workers’ rights. Besides, what good are union wages if the jobs are nonexistent?

Ron Paul Weekly Update - December 8th to December 14th

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:53:57 +0000

Well, I have to say that I’m shocked how quiet Dr. Paul has been during his last couple weeks in the Congress. The Congressman did not appear for a single broadcast interview this week as the co-called fiscal cliff negotiations are ongoing. The big news for the liberty movement has been the purge of libertarian/Constitutionalists within the GOP. As the various state parties continue to disqualify and otherwise disenfranchise liberty activists within the party, the Republican establishment has been punishing elected members of Congress for failure to bend to leadership wishes. The Republican Party is as corrupt as ever, and they will cave to the Democrats on tax increases and who knows what else? Rand Paul has purportedly filed for reelection to the US Senate in 2016, despite the fact that the state of Kentucky does not allow candidates to appear on the ballot for two different offices at the same time. Finally, we should all be excited by Rep. Justin Amash’s assertiveness in his fight against Speaker Boehner and the Republican establishment. If this podcast is to continue much longer, this is likely a taste of what your weekly updates would look like. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Who Is John Galt? New Age yoga-types don’t take kindly to individualism! NPR’s Guy Raz reports for All Things Considered. (11/17)

(4:05) Farewell To A Giant - Pastor Chuck Baldwin reacts to RP’s farewell address during Thanksgiving sermon. (11/18)

(8:31) Raw Audio - Ron Paul: “WTC7, That’s the one that’s most suspicious.” Video compliments of YouTube User: MinnesotaChange.

(10:47) Justin Amash talks with Frank Beckmann on News Talk 760 WJR (Detroit, MI). Video compliments of YouTube User: TheRevolution2K12. (12/4)

(17:26) How Government Bamboozles the Public on Foreign Policy- Tom Woods talks with Mark Carbonero on KION-AM 1460 AM & 101.1 FM (Monterey, CA). Video by YouTube User: TomWoodsTV. (12/6)

(36:09) The Rural Doctrine with Professor Wall: The GOP Civil War has Begun - Video compliments of YouTube User: TheSubsidiarityTimes. (12/7)

(43:25) Robert Scott Bell Goes After Michael Savage on His Support Of GMO’s - Video compliments of YouTube User: GuyFawkes2009. (12/3)

(52:46) Do Even Those in the Liberty Movement Demand Communism & Socialism (when it comes to GMO’s) ? Video by YouTube User: VisionVictory. (12/11)

(54:34) Justin Amash to WABC radio’s Geraldo Rivera: “Boehner doesn’t want to balance budget, just suck up to corporate lobbyists.” Video by YouTube User: bxtidre. (12/10)

(59:11) Who’s Side Are We On? John Birch Society CEO Art Thompson discusses the latest news on our insane foreign policy and the fiscal cliff. (12/10)

(1:07:50) An Analysis of Freedom Rhetoric in Ron Paul’s Speeches Revised - Video compliments of YouTube User: Rachel Ramirez. (12/11)

(1:15:56) The Talking Ron Paul Christmas Ornament at Macy’s - Mark Dice keeps Ron Paul activism alive. Video by YouTube User: Mark Dice. (12/11)

(1:17:35) Liberty Artist/Musician Tatiana Moroz talks with Phil Pepin on The Pursuit of Freedom. Audio is archived at NaturalNews Radio. (12/12)

(1:33:49) Justin Amash: “I was told I received a ZERO on Republican leadership vote scorecard” - Reps Amash and Tim Huelskamp on The Sean Hannity Show . Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (12/12)

(1:48:48) Senator Rand Paul and Jerry Doyle Discuss Our Seemingly Endless War in Afghanistan AND Our Rush to War with Syria. (12/12)

(2:00:15) Jeff Deist talks Austrian Economics with Bob Wenzel, a man who has the ear of both Jeff and Ron Paul, on The Korelin Economics Report. (12/12)

(2:16:42) Rand Paul calls into The Mark Levin Show and talks about letting Democrats raise taxes and dig their own grave . Video by YouTube User: Eduardo89rp. (12/12)

(2:31:22) Boycott All Democrats In Your Life? Disgraced RP staffer (and Weekly Standard operative) Eric Dondero continues to make the rounds, this time on The Steve Deace Show. (12/13)

(2:48:54) Video Preview of The Monica Perez Show: Should I Be Trying To Raise The Real John Connor? (12/13)

(2:52:34) Ron Paul Will Charge $50,000 To Speak - Video compliments of YouTube User: tjwalker. (12/14)

(2:55:39) Ben Swann’s Full Disclosure: Does The 2013 NDAA Secure Your Right To Trial? A second look at the (Rand Paul supported) Feinstein-Lee Amendment. *Video removed from YouTube per Ben Swann), archived at Daily Paul. (12/14)

(3:00:33) Judge Napolitano on Fox News’ America Live: Surveillance Program Is “Blank Check for Government to Run Rampant Over Privacy.” Video by YouTube User: LeakSourceNews. (12/14)

(3:07:58) Alex Jones rant on Infowars.com – The Fix Is In: They’re Coming For Our Guns! Obama wipes away fake tears after CT shooting. (12/14)

Texas Straight Talk: Expanding Covert Warfare Makes Us Less Safe (12/10/2012)

ronpaul2012 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:41:01 +0000

In his latest Texas Straight Talk message, Dr. Ron Paul decries the overseas expansion of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), a black spy network that will rival the CIA in size! Does this covert meddling in the affairs of other nations actually make us any safer? And will the people ever be privy to the activities of another clandestine service- or will it all be a matter of plausible deniability?

Ron Paul Weekly Update - December 1st to December 7th

ronpaul2012 — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:10:23 +0000

It’s getting even more difficult to find Ron Paul related news and commentary now that the campaign is in the rearview mirror. So for these last few weeks, I’ll have to insert more Rand Paul coverage, and add other miscellaneous news of interest to the liberty movement. I’ve been disappointed that to date, none of the major “conservative” radio hosts have had Dr. Paul on their programs, despite his historic farewell address and imminent retirement. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description; included audio can be heard in the order listed below:

(0:00) Senator Paul is interviewed by Peter Slen on C-Span’s BookTV, at the 2012 National Press Club Book Fair, for Government Bullies. (11/13)

(5:23) Ragamuffin Radio hosts Tracy Diaz and Danny Panzella discuss the farewell address, politics, and anarchism with Caleb Leverett and Tatiana Moroz. Audio archived at Blog Talk Radio. (11/14)

(29:41) Philip Giraldi and Scott Horton discuss the Israeli attack on Gaza for KPFK 90.7 FM (Pacifica – Los Angeles, CA). (11/16)

(42:39) The Age of Ron Paul, Austrian economics – Lew Rockwell joins Jay Taylor on Turning Hard Times into Good Times. Audio archived at The VoiceAmerica Radio Network. (11/30)

(1:13:21) The Destruction of America: Brought to You By JP Morgan Chase – Alex Jones reports for Prison Planet.com. (12/1)

(1:21:19) Ron Paul Right, Thought Controllers Wrong, on Secession. Video compliments of YouTube User: TomWoodsTV. (12/1)

(1:30:06) Sen. Paul Discusses Running For President with WBKO-TV’s (ABC – Bowling Green, KY) Lauren Forsythe. (12/2)

(1:32:09) After Obama reelection, Why Keep Trying ?? Patrick Riggins for News Talk 98.7 FM WNOX (Knoxville, TN). Video by YouTube User: PatrickRigginsShow. (12/2)

(1:40:55) Another Establishment Hack in as Maine Republican Party Chair – WMTW-TV 8 (ABC – Portland, ME) reports. (12/2)

(1:41:47) Steve Martin and Jack McCarthy interview JBS President John McManus for The Aroostok Watchmen: Where do we go, as patriots, from here? Audio archived at TalkShoe.com. (12/4)

(2:04:39) Is Drone Warfare Even Legal? Ron Paul & Dennis Kucinich Demand Docs – Video compliments of YouTube User: MidweekPolitics. (12/4)

(2:10:15) “Where Is America’s Outrage?” - Congressman Walter Jones on House Floor. Video by YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (12/4)

(2:14:00) The Boehner Strikes Back: Clips Amash and Libertarian Wings – Mike Church discusses the purge of fiscal conservatives. (12/4)

(2:18:57) Ben Swann - The Jerry Doyle Show - John Boehner Purges Fiscal Conservatives. Video compliments of YouTube User: GuyFawkes2009. (12/4)

(2:34:27) Jerry Doyle Slams John Boehner For Booting Fiscal Conservatives. Video compliments of YouTube User: GuyFawkes2009. (12/4)

(2:37:09) WXIX-TV’s (Fox - Cincinatti, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: Is Speaker Boehner pushing conservatives out of Budget and Finance Committee seats? (12/4)

(2:40:30) Jesse Ventura Supporting Author Who Says Oswald Didn’t Shoot JFK – Pat Kessler reports for WCCO-TV (CBS – Minneapolis, MN). (12/4)

(2:42:58) The establishment Republicans are all about the status quo, just as Ron Paul warned us. Robert Scott Bell and Mike Adams with some political healing. (12/5)

(2:59:04) Rand Paul: Ashley Judd ‘Way too damn Liberal’ for Kentucky – Interview on 105.9 FM & AM 630 WMAL’s (Washington, DC) Mornings on the Mall. (12/5)

(3:06:07) Rand Paul speaks for legal hemp, medical marijuana, and drug sentencing reform with LaDona Harvey of AM 600 KOGO (San Diego, CA). Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (12/5)

(3:11:33) Rand Paul Warns Boehner, Cantor: “Hope You’re Not Aspiring for Higher Office!” On The Peter Schiff Show. (12/6)

(3:25:32) Jim DeMint Explains Why He’s Quitting The Senate on CNN’s Situation Room. Video compliments of YouTube User: MOXNEWSd0tC0M. (12/6)

(3:39:12) Justin Amash on CNN Starting Point with Soledad O’Brien: GOP leadership is out of step with America – Video by YouTube User: bxtidre7. (12/7)

(3:44:45) Smarting from election losses, Minnesota Republicans discuss strategy to regroup - Mark Zdechlik reports for Minnesota Public Radio. (12/7)

(3:48:44) The Secrets Terrorists Don’t Want You To Know! Young Alex Jones reports for Infowars. (12/8)

Congressman Ron Paul on NPR’s Talk of the Nation (11/4/2012)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:52:11 +0000

On Tuesday, retiring U.S. Rep. Ron Paul joined NPR’s Neal Conan and “Political Junkie” Ken Rudin to reflect on his career in Washington, the movement he built, and the role for libertarians in the Republican party.

Texas Straight Talk: Headed Toward the 11th Hour Compromise (11/3/2012)

ronpaul2012 — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:46:27 +0000

In this week’s Texas Straight Talk update, Rep. Ron Paul addresses the upcoming crisis regarding the so-called fiscal cliff, and the inevitable compromise that will ultimately stick it to the taxpayers once again. In a replay of last summer’s debt ceiling hysteria, Congressional leadership will be prove once again to be totally incapable of making any meaningful cuts in federal spending.