Ron Paul had a huge press conference today which was actually somewhat covered by the mainstream media. Everything is linked on Campaign for Liberty. Here is an interview on CNN with Paul and Nader. Wolf Blitzer, the man interviewing the two, asked them who is the lesser of two evils—Obama or McCain? Paul answered is perfectly. “Evil is evil.” Blitzer then reworded the question replacing the word “evil” with “bad.” Nader promptly responded, “Lesser of two bads is not good enough for the American people.”
Seriously.
I know you are probably getting sick of me saying this, but really. Why compromise when it comes to your money, your property, but more importantly,your lives?
I really like the following interview with Ron Paul. The end is especially good. Paul discusses why he’s still listed as a “Republican,” yet telling people to vote for third-party. Essentially he’s “Republican” because it’s the only way he would ever be heard. It’s sad to think that only 16% of the voters actually vote for who they believe in—does that really mean 84% of all votes is a vote of apathy? Wow. That’s pathetic. If 60% of voters really do hold third-party views, they why in the hell is there 84% apathetic votes? I strongly believe that it is because people give into the two-party system. The voter who does not vote for who they believe in betrays themselves and America. You are the reason for the downfall of this country.
Politics is purely semantics. No more “Democrat” or “Republican” or “Third” or “Green.” Focus on what people are saying (or not saying). What they go back on, and what they vote for (or against). Don’t get caught up in emotions and hype. Think. Just think.
*Update*
This is taken directly off Campaign for Liberty. It is what Ron Paul announced today in detail:
“The Republican/Democrat duopoly has, for far too long, ignored the most important issues facing our nation. However, alternate candidates Chuck Baldwin, Cynthia McKinney, and Ralph Nader agree with Ron Paul on four key principles central to the health of our nation. These principles should be key in the considerations of every voter this November and in every election.
We Agree
Foreign Policy: The Iraq War must end as quickly as possible with removal of all our soldiers from the region. We must initiate the return of our soldiers from around the world, including Korea, Japan, Europe and the entire Middle East. We must cease the war propaganda, threats of a blockade and plans for attacks on Iran, nor should we re-ignite the cold war with Russia over Georgia. We must be willing to talk to all countries and offer friendship and trade and travel to all who are willing. We must take off the table the threat of a nuclear first strike against all nations.
Privacy: We must protect the privacy and civil liberties of all persons under US jurisdiction. We must repeal or radically change the Patriot Act, the Military Commissions Act, and the FISA legislation. We must reject the notion and practice of torture, eliminations of habeas corpus, secret tribunals, and secret prisons. We must deny immunity for corporations that spy willingly on the people for the benefit of the government. We must reject the unitary presidency, the illegal use of signing statements and excessive use of executive orders.
The National Debt: We believe that there should be no increase in the national debt. The burden of debt placed on the next generation is unjust and already threatening our economy and the value of our dollar. We must pay our bills as we go along and not unfairly place this burden on a future generation.
The Federal Reserve: We seek a thorough investigation, evaluation and audit of the Federal Reserve System and its cozy relationships with the banking, corporate, and other financial institutions. The arbitrary power to create money and credit out of thin air behind closed doors for the benefit of commercial interests must be ended. There should be no taxpayer bailouts of corporations and no corporate subsidies. Corporations should be aggressively prosecuted for their crimes and frauds.”
