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Go Get 'Em Ron! 1969-12-31 17:59:59 After being excluded from The Iowa Christian Alliance and Iowans for Tax Relief's forum for Republican Candidates, Mr. Paul decided to organize his own gathering in less than a week.  Mr. Paul's presentation outdrew the forum itself.  The lesson here?  The people's opinion matters much more than any organizers of a forum.  Maybe next time the ICA wants to organize a forum they'll invite the candidates the people want to see and not the ones they deem credible. ...

The Unfairness Doctrine 1969-12-31 17:59:59 We've heard a lot of rumbling this week about bringing back the Fairness Doctrine and I'd like to take some time to dicuss it.First of all, the original intent of these rulings was to ensure that both sides of any controversial issue be represented in the media...in 1949.  When the policy went into place, we didn't exactly have the massive amount of media coverage that we have today.This week, members of Congress began rumbling about the need for a reinstating of the Doctrine.  What sense does this make?  The reasoning in my eyes is simple, but on quite a few different levels.  We'll run these down one step at a time.The past week, the whole country has been in an uprise over the proposed Amnesty Bill that was on the Senate floor.  Now of course, conservative talk radio was up in arms over the whole.  And frankly, the whole think stunk to high heaven, but it's over and done with so we'll leave that one be.  At any rate, every major conservative host was urging people to pick up t ...

Newt...Fred...Anybody!? 1969-12-31 17:59:59 First of all it amazes me that it's July 1st, and we've already been discussing this Presidential Nominations since January.  At the rate we're going campaigning for the 2012 election will begin in December...of this year.Being a conservative that is generally fed up with both major parties at this point, I've yet to even see a candidate that I'd be willing to vote for.Enter Newt Gingrich and Fred Thompson.  Now Fred has said publicly on many occasions that he believes it is to early in the game to announce any sort of Presidential announcement, and if he decides to run he'll announce it around September.  Newt has been rumored to be considering a run as well, one that hinges on the success of the Thompson campaign.  You have to wonder the logic in that.  Is it that he realizes the GOP is already crowded?  Or is he concerned about siphoning votes away and damaging the integrity of the party in winning the election?The pool on the GOP side is crowded, really crowded.  It could be ...

Immigration Reform 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Since I was discussing our border situation I felt like I should share some opinions on the matter that I agree with. ...

Ron Paul on Alan Colmes Tonight 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Dr. Paul is going to be appearing on the Alan Colmes show tonight.  The show begins at 10PM EDT.  Check here for listings in your area. You can stream the show online as well. ... Ron Paul

Hillary Responds to the Libby Commutation 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Hello Pot, meet my friend Kettle.As I said earlier I don't agree with the commutation, or possible full pardon as being reported, but when you were also part of an administration that was initiating shady back-door pardons as well, you should really keep your mouth shut.The American people are not morons, and do remember these things. This is a prime example of why she is falling in the polls like a stone. The people of this country remember, and do not uphold hypocrisy as a positive value in a Presidential candidate. ...

Republican Fundraising Numbers 1969-12-31 17:59:59 I found the annoucement yesterday evening of the quarterly fundraising report very interesting. The first conclusion that will probably be made is that the democratic candidates have done much better to this point and that's such a bad sign...blah blah blah.I see this much differently than most media outlets will see.First of all, it so early in the game to be running the campaigns at the level we are. The mass majority of people don't even get interested until the debates closer to the primaries. What we're dealing with right now are the political activists of our country. I really do believe that most conservatives haven't garnered much interest yet because of it.Secondly, I still don't think we've seen the predominate Republican candidate yet. I don't think that Giuliani is the man. I believe that people don't have their preferred man to rally around. It's a shame, because I really love Ron Paul. He would get my vote in a heartbeat. But I have to think that when an ...

Happy Independence Day 1969-12-31 17:59:59 I'm going to find some news links and some fun YouTube videos and call it day. Happy Independence Day. Take a moment today to remember the countless heros that have helped establish and defend the freedoms we are blessed with today. Remember them in your prayers. Have a look at the history of this holiday, and enjoy your grilling and fireworks. Check back tomorrow for your regularly scheduled dose of conservative ramblings. ...

Leave Early This Week 1969-12-31 17:59:59 If you are traveling in a major this week you might want to consider leaving a little early as security has been turned up a notch. This is a normal response after the events of the past week.The one thing I often wonder, do you think terrorists are honestly going to attack on a Holiday when everyone is on their toes? Maybe I'm wrong here, maybe there is a 'they think we could, but probably won't, so let's do it.' Also, you can only have so much manpower on the ground. I would think any plan would be to strike in the place least expected that can cause the most amount of damage.At any rate, say a prayer to the Higher Power you believe in and hope for a safe Holiday. ...

McCain Going Down? 1969-12-31 17:59:59 It appears that things in the McCain camp aren't so peachy. I really thought that he shot himself in the foot at the last debate, and it appears he might be quickly becoming the first casulty of this Presidential Election.Unfortunately for Mr. McCain, he has been all over the map when it pertains to the issues. Once again, the conservative base wants a conservative candidate. McCain and his policies are too far in the middle for him to ever do well in either party really. Hopefully, he'll take note of this and avoid running again, unless he decides to radically reform his ideals.   ...

Download Ron Paul on Colmes 1969-12-31 17:59:59 If you missed Ron last night and would like to hear his interview, you can download it right here. The link is actually in the first section listed under Friday. Note the date of 7/2. ... Download

Libby's Sentence Commuted 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Our President has decided that Scooter Libby's sentencing was a bit harsh and has commuted his sentence.Now before I get to the complaining part, let's make sure we're on the same page. Libby was not pardoned, he was commuted. The President decided to remove the jail sentence, but he still pays the fine, has a criminal record and must perform community service. When this came down late last night, it was an outrage that he got off free, well he didn't.This is the part where the Republican says it was a just move and the penalty was too harsh, right? Wrong! This man was tried and convicted. The judicial system passed their punishment, which is what he should be serving.President Bush had no business whatsoever sticking his nose in there and doing anything. It shows favoritism for one thing, and sets a horrible example. Of course, this present administration has time and time again proved that it feels it is above the law. Now I know, party line conservatives everywhere will ...

Read it and Weep 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Al Qaeda Warned British Cleric @ Fox NewsJournalist Alan Johnston Freed @ Fox NewsRon Paul Comments on Scooter Libby @ YouTubeRon Paul Channel @ YouTube ...

Al Gore III Arrested on Drug Charges 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Doing a 100 miles an hour on the freeway is never a good idea, especially when you have a pile of illegal drugs in the car. I did however find it funny that he was driving a Prius. I suppose the Gore's practice what they preach to some extent. I say some extent because I've seen the reports of the amount of electricity the man uses. Kind of ironic, isn't it?One good thing to come out this situation is that he is going to seek treatment. I'm no expert in drug addiction, but I do know that in life sometimes a wake up call is needed.Now, I suppose I should explain that I don't believe in Global Warming. Do me a favor here, don't send 8000 facts or flood the Comments section. You can easily find information that points to the fact that there really isn't any effects, but anyways. I certainly believe in Global Climate Change and trending.But you know what, I agree with Mr. Gore. If we have the technology to decrease our emissions and waste, why shouldn't we do it? It certa ...

Immigration Reform in 6 Easy Steps 1969-12-31 17:59:59 Since this week will probably be rather slow in the news world, I thought I'd take a minute to go over my take on Immigration Reform.  Below are my easy steps for success.1) Secure the border by building a wall.  All 700+ miles.2) Hire additional border agents, give them firearms and allow them to use them without fear or prosecution.  Let them do their jobs.3) Encourage illegal aliens to register with the government.  Also impose the active pursuit of nationalization.  Failure to comply results in immediate deportation.  This is the most difficult of issues to tackle.  I am in no way for amnesty, however, how feasible is it to think we can round up 12-20 million illegal aliens and deport them?  If we require them to register and set strict sanctions on them, we will still greatly decrease that number.  Also, by enforcing registration we can also form a paper trail and allow a case by case evaluation.4) Require any illegal alien that will not comply with registration, or commits a cri ...