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A Super PAC supporting Ron Paul -- Revolution PAC -- has produced an online web ad in an effort to push back on racism charges stemming from newsletters published under Paul's name.
In the ad, an African-American man describes in his own words how, in 1972, his white wife had complications with her pregnancy. And in Texas, he says, no doctor would care for her or deliver their bi-racial child.
The man, James Williams, claims one hospital nurse even called the police on them after his continued inquiry. Williams then says Dr. Paul took care of his wife and delivered their baby, which was a stillborn. He says Paul didn't charge them for the service, saying he would take care of everything, and they never received a bill from the hospital.
Yesterday on WHO Radio, Jan Mickelson played a portion of the ad for Paul and C-Span cameras were in the studio. The Texas congressman appeared very touched by this man's words, afterwards saying he didn't remember that specific situation. Paul said it was just the way he practiced medicine.
"That is what I thought my responsibility were, but I never had the knowledge how grateful he was and to me that is magnificent."
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For people who hate "Incumbents"
Why do you want an "Incumbent" who has done nothing but sleep for 35 years in the "Big Government" that you also hate?
Because if you look at his voting record this "incumbent" voted against his colleagues for 35 years and stood up for America's true rights. While the other "incumbents" were the ones to get us in the mess we are in today.
Ron Paul 2012
Derek - So what you are saying is Ron Paul's mission in life was to get elected so he can vote against everything his colleagues were for - and I thought the current heap of Tea People were the party of "NO"
Looks like Ron Paul was ahead of his times - Why not just elect a stuffed doll, seat it in Congress and have it say No, No, No Would be a lot cheaper than $174,000 a year, full pension and all the perks that comes with it
Ron Paul what a waste of the taxpayers dollar!
Youd prefer he "did something" and went along with all the other schmucks??? If thats what you consider "doing something" then Im glad he didnt do anything.
How about his bill to audit the fed that has 300+ cosponsors.....enough to pass the bill. But the Fed Reserve pulled some strings to make sure it got stuck in committee. He did something, and the gov we've voted to let out of control mud stomped it.
So Ron Paul is racist. So is 60% of the country, which is why he still remains popular. At least he doesn't have a retreat with a N!GGERHEAD rock.
Ron Paul could easily man up & go against White Supremest & Kill the Gay groups,,, If he would just Man Up & go against them openly & publicly ----- He won't & denials just don't cut the mustard
Is that too much to ask of a Presidential candidate if he wants to clear his name?
Me thinks that thou dost protest too much! He's the best of the lot, period, end of story. This is America, you don't have to vote for him, or apathetically, you don't have to vote for anyone. Good night and good luck.
Just get him to "Man UP" instead of "Wimping OUT" with meaningless denials... That is the responsible & honorable thing to do
Actually Ron Paul is not racist, just ask the head of the NAACP of Texas, good friends of Dr. Paul.
or the ACLU that gives him a 67% rating
We need an inflatable president. One that does'nt think or do anything at all.
Don't need an FDA or an EPA when every state has food inspectors and environmental regulators. State governments also manage education depts, transportation depts, health/commerce depts, and agriculture depts. Contrary to what many believe, most state regulations don't vary that much when it comes to how big companies behave. Thus, the federal government isn't as essential as the MSM and the advocates say. Its redundant.
RGP - I would agree with you if states did their job, however look at Texas - and bring your gas mask and a bottle of clean water
Tea Baggers are desperate,, Incumbent "Rip Van Winkle Paul" is their last chance
All the other Tea Party Generals have met their Waterloo
Ron Paul fight against Fascism.
Paul was a member of a bipartisan coalition of 17 members of Congress that sued President Bill Clinton during 1999 due to his conduct of the Kosovo war. They accused Clinton of failing to inform Congress of the action's status within 48 hours as required by the War Powers Resolution, and of failing to obtain Congressional declaration of war. Congress had voted 427–2 against a declaration of war with Yugoslavia, and had voted to deny assistance for the air campaign in Kosovo. A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that since Congress had voted for funding after Clinton had actively engaged troops in the war with Kosovo, legislators had sent a confusing message about whether they approved of the war. Paul said that the judge's decision attempted to circumvent the Constitution and to authorize the president to conduct a war without approval from Congress.[104]
Ron Paul was obviously wrong huh?
That's just the "Pacifist" Ron Paul acting up.... Just as he will against any action in support of Israel
What has he ever done for Independents ? NOTHING
Ron Paul fighting against what, "Fascism"? ----- When & how does he fight against "Fascism"?
He only just woke up & only fights to get elected! ---- A 35 year record of doing "NOTHING"
The post #32! He exposes the corrupt workings of the Justice (JUST-US) department against the Constitution. Did you not read the post above?
Well either way,
I made my choice. I going with Ron Paul.
Paul's "Libertarian" views allows the "RISE OF FASCISM" & does nothing to stop it!
He destroys the very elements of government that protect & educate American citizens from "Fascism"
Definition on fascism:
Fascism promotes political violence and war as actions that create national regeneration, spirit and vitality.[3][8] It views violence as a fact of life that is a necessary means to achieve human progress.[9] It exalts militarism as providing positive transformation in society and providing spiritual renovation, education, instilling of a will to dominate in people's character and creating national comradeship through military service.[10] Fascists commonly utilize paramilitary organizations for violent attacks on opponents or to overthrow a political system.[11]
"Fascism will come to America waving the flag & carrying a cross" --- Sinclair Lewis
America does not need a Ron Paul throwing out our laws & Constitution.... America does not need his White Supremest groups nor his Kill the Gay Fascists groups
That is the type of "libertarianism" Paul stands for ----- Fascist groups running your neighborhoods
Jim,
It seems as if Fascism is already here.
Nope, close but not quite yet,,,, America still has a fighting chance
Only in 4 states are conservatives denying Americans access to their voting rights.... Americans do not like this new fascist form of conservatism
What's amazing here is not the story, but the amount of comments from people slamming Ron Paul! You look at the choices given us in this upcoming election and HOW COULD ANYBODY VOTE FOR ANYONE BUT RON PAUL? He is the ONLY candidate that is about changing the b.s. "business as usual in D.C.!" Our country's economy has been decimated by these criminals, LIARS and THIEVES! They've done nothing but line their own pockets out of GREED and could CARE LESS about our country and our people!
Ron Paul is the ONLY VOICE OF REASON coming through all the crap I'm hearing from all the candidates! And for you people defending anyone but him--you're part of the problem too! Obviously a bunch of wealthy people on here who understand kickbacks and buyouts--(and SELLOUTS!). We need someone who is going to get rid of the FEDERAL RESERVE, REPEAL THE PATRIOT ACT and OBAMACARE! He's also about ENDING FOREIGN AID WITH OUR TAX DOLLARS TO COUNTRIES THAT HATE US! How can you people be AGAINST THAT?
I'm SOLD! RON PAUL for PRESIDENT--HANDS DOWN! Along with a WHOLE NEW BUNCH OF NEW CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS!
Sure look at the choices.... Not very pretty
Not one has a record that can defeat the record of President Obama --- Not one!
From keeping our country from collapsing into a depression, policies that prevent future federal bailouts, banking regulations long needed... His success on foreign policies, killing global terrorists,, pursuit of nuclear non proliferation & global nuclear disarmament... And a foreign policy of no longer being the World Police saving us quad trillions in future spending
His record of working for the American Family instead of just for the rich
I'd say not one person running against Obama can beat him
Even the President's Affordable Health Care Act is working
Conservatives should Man Up & take full credit for it ---- It was their plan
What does "incumbent" Ron Paul have as a record after 35 years in Big Government? ----- ZIP,,, NOTHING
he actually has at least one thing Jim (there's actually more but I won't waste my time) he did get the FED partially audited, I think that went well don't you?
That Fascist Obama who has multiple Goldman Sachs ex executives in his cabinet?
Yeah Paul wants to end that and keep the Federal Government out of business unless it involves the violation of someones rights which it then would be handled in court. See we don't need a million different federal agencies acting like they are doing something while taking our hard earned taxes dollars.
Ron Paul 2012
Charles Manson didn't kill Sharon Tate. But he attracted those who were more than willing to.
Paul may not have made racist statements (publicly), but he attracts those that are more than willing to.
Paul could clear this issue up by taking a direct & public stance against just these type of dangerous highly unamerican groups be it racist or religious radicalism & hate
I'm not holding my breath for him to do the honorable thing,,, because it is his form of "libertarianism" ----- America is greater without it
I will vote for Ron Paul. I am a registered democrat but I don't care much for any politicians these days. The whole thing seems to be a bad joke. I find it astounding that the man has gotten only cursory coverage by the bought and paid for MSM while the circus plays out ad nauseum. Why? Because "they" are afraid he may actually change the status quo. So they laugh at him as if he were Pat Paulsen and scoff at him as if he can't be taken seriously. Wake up people. There's a reason he's risen in the polls. The people are tired of BS and the puppets that create it. I voted for Obama and I don't blame him for the mess we've got but it seems he's not the one to get it done either. Can Anyone? I'm changing affiliations so I can vote for Ron Paul in the primary. If we could just vote for people instead of "the contenders" I'd like to see Ron Paul and Elizabeth Warren running together. Now that'd be somethin. In the mean time...Vote for Ron Paul...
Can't pin that on MSM when not even the conservative media likes Paul
Why vote for an "incumbent" who has been asleep for 35 years in the same "Big Government" & has done nothing for "Libertarians" or his own agenda?
Ron Paul & Elisabeth Warren are direct polar opposites ----- Paul wants to screw the American consumers & remove any right of redressing government against the abuses of bad businesses & Warren wants to protect them
The American Family is the "Consumer"
Who do you work for? Scrolling back through the comments it looks as though you just wait for the next post and reply to it asap. I find it rather amusing. They have shills that do things like that. Anyone see a pattern developing? I can't be the only one. I'm just sayin.
I see it too Biagio.
I respond to stupid comments.... Don't like it? Quit making stupid comments
Did you mean to say respond with stupid comments? You just prove my point because you respond to ANY comments. You can say whatever you'd like but you're so obvious. Did I strike a nerve? Just so you know, republicans and democrats sleep in the same bed. They'd all like you to think differently but it just ain't so. Here's to keeping it vague.
If anything I think Jim is making anyone who is undecided go and check the real facts and see the truth for themselves. I mean it is so blatantly obvious Jim has an agenda that doesn't involve truth or facts.
Biagio - Elizabeth Warren would eat Ron Paul alive - Paul who put 685 bills through Congress and one count it one got passed and Elizabeth Warren who is the antithesis of everything Paul stands for - my money's on the Lady!! Go Elizabeth Warren, by the way the check is in the mail!
Isn't anyone offended that candidates (from both aisles) present us with one single, heartwarming human circumstance in order to describe the foundation of their philosophies? There's over 300 million in the USA, over 6 billion folks total. But Ron Paul is on record as being good to one black family, on one particular occasion? So I should trust my family and future with him? Buzz off dude.
Democrats don't need any other candidate
Obama has done an exceptional job keeping our our country from collapsing into a depression, policies that prevent future federal bailouts, banking regulations long needed... His success on foreign policies, killing global terrorists,, pursuit of nuclear non proliferation & global nuclear disarmament... And a foreign policy of no longer being the World Police saving us quad trillions in future spending.. He's tough on China & signed into law the toughest sanctions against Iran in our history. ---- That's just the short list
His record of working for the American Family instead of just for the rich
Even his Affordable Health Care Act is working for millions of Americans
Thousands of Americans have more rights & liberties today
No conservative or independent can match that record
I practically choked on water after reading this statement above. That explains everything about you Jim.
Oh wow, what a fairy-tale you live in Jim.
Yes,,, Thousands more Americans have more rights & liberties than they had 3 years ago, & you cannot make the argument that they don't
Gay & lesbian Americans can now serve in our military.. They are finally recognized as American citizens
This administration is fighting for Americans to protect their voting rights against conservative assaults on American rights
Jim Doesn't fly, or is a newbie, and doesn't know better.
On the other hand that whole "cavity check to board" mentality started before Obama.
Freedom's lost/losing under Obama,
Freedom To Be Secure In Your Home(4th Amendment) - Not any more. It seems that the cops can knock down your door and assault you and your pets and if you fight back, you die. This freedom is being erroded in other states in many other ways, as well. This is just one example:
http://www.idahopress.com/opinion/ar...cc4c03286.html
Funny that lefties whined and bit*hed under Bush about suspected terrorists being evesdropped on without a warrant, and yet our rights under Obama are now even more eroded than that. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/ar...015765,00.html
And even Olberman has criticized Obama's order of execution of a US citizen...which begs the question, if Obama can do that, what other US citizens can he or will he order killed?
http://www.salon.com/2010/04/08/olbermann_10/singleton/
Right To Keep And Bear Arms - So far, it's still there but the leftists/DemocRats are chipping away at it, little by little....and it looks like Obama would turn that right and freedom infringement over to UN so as not to get his hands dirty and to escape the blame. It won't work, of course, And there would be bloodshed, of course. Ergo, why it hasn't happened YET.
Freedom Of Assembly - Sure. But even though all are equal in the Obamanation....some, it appears, are more equal than others....since even AS the OWSers committed crimes and violence and yet were defended and applauded by Obama and the DemocRats.....the Tea Party never had ANY violence committed by them, and yet were demonized and villified by leftists/DemocRats everywhere. So that right is debatable.
I could go on and on....TSA grope ups, loss of rights due to emininent domain and ie sale of YOUR property for the "good of the many" bull@!$%#....but I digress.
Primarily, of course....under Obama and by Obama's direction, an American citizen was targeted AND assassinated. What freedoms do you 'think' we have now, Seriously!
Your beliefs are off base. Come back to reality. Conservatism has trashed human rights and liberty in America.
All bark, but no bite. Bring the facts instead of attacking the messenger!
knowsavage - so you got a gun - big deal but all your other rights are being taken away - but you got your gun
Won't pay the groceries, won't give you a living wage, won't put your kids through college, won't pay your hospital bills - BUT YOU GOT YOUR GUN! Whoopee!
I just want the Republican Primary to keep going and hope Ron paul wins because at least he will give the President a challenge and any incumbent President needs a challenger that he won't walk over.
First term, give Obama a chance, and we did, see if he could work it out, clearly a fail, forgivable because I can forgive him, the man. He survived in the face of a hard political environment, the previous circumstances of GWB etc.. he did not have it easy. But clearly its simple to see he made alot of his own messes, and then passed the cost to us. Survival is simply not good enough, our leaders must excel, not get by.
Four more years of Obama, no way, If I voted for it, I'd only have myself to blame for the loss. His current course of actions, or inability to act, perhaps even unwillingness to act on behalf of the constituency of his first election are clear demonstration of the course he would lead us to, economic collapse, status quo political nonsense, and costly unjust and unnecessary wars. Internment of US citizens without due process, not on my watch, my children will not face that.
The Mr. Obama is intelligent, and hopeful, but unrealistic and oblivious to the cost he incurs on America both financially and to our freedom. Accept that again, never. He surrenders to easily to the fear of not being in control, rather than embracing leadership by example, sacrifices bravery for false security written into laws, that terrorist could care less if they break. A terrorist from a third world country , would find 3 hots and a cot interred in the US, a delight are you kidding!
So no.. he's had his chance and the great peace prize winner needs to take what few laurels he earned like Killing Osama Bin Laden (get that, peace prize + assassination) and be done. Frankly he was not mature enough to make the hard decisions, gave in to often and was at the wrong place at the wrong time (vacation, did you get one this year I didn't) to often because of his own individual choices.
The President is not the dictator of America. There's this thing called the Congress that is necessary to make things happen.
For better or for worse GW Bush had a Congress that rubber stamped nearly everything he wanted done for the first two thirds of his Presidency.
For what it's worth though I don't support Ron Paul let alone the GOP it appears he's a very fine physician and a decent human being.
Ron Paul's brand of "libertarianism" promotes the rise of fascist White Supremest groups & fascist Kill the Gay groups & the rise of the John Birch Society
That is not the brand of "libertarianism" libertarians want in America!
Look! Wasting your donations, paying bribes, stabbing your back - it's a criminal, it's a shame, it's SUPER PAC!
WWRPD? (What Would Ron Paul Do?) Notice how much it resembles "warped"?
I wonder how much they are paying this guy?
Short of the economy tanking, carving off chunks of Obama's support is the only way to beat Obama.
Ron Paul is able to do this like no other candidate.
THE YOUTH VOTE
The youth vote which Obama won by 34% in 2008 is abandoning him. Ron Paul has proven strong appeal with the young voters. He is by far the best candidate capable of not only appealing to this demographic but energizing it towards defeating Obama. Anyone who thinks the youth vote will abandon Obama for one of the other candidates is kidding themselves. This is one of Obama's Achilles heals and ONLY Ron Paul can
not only exploit it - but use it against Obama.
MILITARY
Most Americans think that with Bin Laden dead, our job is done and we should bring the troops home. Obama is vulnerable on this issue against Ron Paul. Any other GOP candidate will galvanize these supporters to Obama. Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate who appeals to these voters disenchanted
with Obama - carving away votes.
DRUG WAR
76% of Americans agree with RP that the federal war on drugs is a failure, in fact, only 8% think it has been a success. 89% of the people who voted for Obama 4 years ago believe the war on drugs is a failure. Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate who is positioned to cleave off a chunk of these Obama supporters. Any other GOP candidate will galvanize these supporters to Obama.
POLITICIANS
A record number of Americans do not trust politicians. Obama is a status quo politician, Romney is the poster child of insider politician. Ron Paul is the anti-politician and a doctor - and Americans have a high level of trust in doctors. Ron Paul is the candidate who can appeal to these voters and most effectively take votes from Obama while taking on Obamacare. Consistent on opposing mandates and ObaMass-care.
ENERGIZED ARMY OF SUPPORTERS
Obama is not going to be defeated by a slick DC Beltway campaign alone. It is going to take a nationwide passionate, energized army of supporters. Ron Paul has clearly demonstrated that he can energize his base of supporters like no other candidate can. You and I both know that if Ron Paul isn't the nominee, this army of energy disappears. But with Paul as the nominee, this army will mushroom.
Ron Paul's message isn't engineered to win a GOP beauty contest - it's engineered to beat Obama.
Ain't gonna do that with Ron Paul ---- His record is being the Rip Van Winkle of Big government for 35 years
No conservative or independent can defeat Obama's record
Obama has done an exceptional job keeping our our country from collapsing into a depression, policies that prevent future federal bailouts, banking regulations long needed... His success on foreign policies, killing global terrorists,, pursuit of nuclear non proliferation & global nuclear disarmament... And a foreign policy of no longer being the World Police saving us quad trillions in future spending.. He's tough on China & signed into law the toughest sanctions against Iran in our history. ---- That's just the short list
His record of working for the American Family instead of just for the rich
Even his Affordable Health Care Act is working for millions of Americans --- Romney should take credit for it
Thousands of Americans have more rights & liberties today than 3 years ago, just from his policies for gay & lesbian American citizens
No conservative or independent can match that record
What was Ron Paul's message? --- Oh yes,,, "We shouldn't have gone after OBL" & we should allow the Mexican Cartels to rule our streets
Do you kiss your wife with that mouth? The lies that are flowing out of you are unfathomable and stinky.
Beating President Obama is a poor excuse for governance.
Libertarianism has a fundamental flaw: it is based on the assumption that each person is a rational agent living in a homogeneous society and functioning in a free market economy. We are highly emotional beings living in a diverse and heirarchical society and functioning in an economic corporate oligarchy requiring division of labor. The only reason libertarianism finds favor is that it appeals to the egocentrism of the human beings who believe their life matters in a world that only power and money matters. The Constitution protects against the abuse of power by government, but is silent about the private abuse of power. The Occupy Wall Street have ignited an awareness of the private abuse of power that will require aConstitutional Convention to refine and establish human rights in America. www.americaspring.net.
Republicans need to shut their mouth about Obama. Calling him "Our Dear Leader" and comparing him to a socialist or communist. You are all stuck in this foggy, post-coital Regan-area feeling that makes you believe that we are somehow still fighting the Cold War. Yet, America is allied with numerous nations that practice proven socialist ideas. Hell, America's biggest trading partner is a Communist country!
I AM a socialist and Obama and the Dems are so far away from Socialism it's scary. Dems and Republicans look like the same political party from where I'm standing.
The human family is the foundation of socialism; religion is one foundation of community socialism; corporations are a foundation of economic socialism; representative government is the foundation of political socialism. Each of these forms of human organization require a membership that subordinates individualism for the better good of the whole. Socialism is all about sharing both burdens and rewards, requires equality of dignity and standing, and a balance between abilities and effort and needs and rewards. In an economic system based on division of labor and corporate organization, there is no free market system responding to independent agents. Socialism is an application of social and economic justice.
Libertarianism has a fundamental flaw: it is based on the assumption that each person is a rational agent living in a homogeneous society and functioning in a free market economy. We are highly emotional beings living in a diverse and heirarchical society and functioning in a corporate oligarchy requiring division of labor. The only reason libertarianism finds favor is that it appeals to the egocentrism of the human beings who believe their life matters in a world that only power and money matters. The Constitution protects against the abuse of power by government, but is silent about the private abuse of power. The Occupy Wall Street have ignited an awareness of the private abuse of power that will require a Constitutional Convention to refine and establish human rights in America. www.americaspring.net.
Is anyone around here old enough to remember that one-time segregationist George Wallace gained respect over time for changing his views on racial separation? I don't know what Ron Paul's attitude's were years ago, and I certainly don't support his libertarian views now, but perhaps--just perhaps--he is more open-minded on racial issues now than he was in his radical (reactionary?) youth.
The reason there is so much push back against Ron Paul is because he has said he would stop many of the handouts too many people are getting. He would not have to abolish many cabinet level agencies, just reduce their scope and size. Why do we need HUD, Dept of Agriculture many parts of the Commerce Dept, Dept of Education etc, etc.
Ron Paul is right, the Federal Government is way too big.
Your comment shows your ignorance of how your own government functions.
Sapience - If Ron Paul is against hand-outs - he should start with his own - oh and by the way biggest hand-out was Galveston, Texas 2008 gotten by Dr Paul $108 million
"Do what you Preach"
Ron Paul is about as representative of what American's think as Barry Goldwater was in 1964.
Emil
All these years he's been wasting time in a hopeless campaign for President HE'S BEEN ON THE PUBLIC PAYROLL! He should get back to work and earn his pay.
Ron Paul is the ONLY serious challenge to the status quo. That is why politicians on both sides of the (invisible) fence, as well as their supporters, chide him, ridicule him, bot mostly fear him. He wants to take on the corrupt, illegal establishment, and turn their world upside down.
Keep in mind when Ron Paul goes after this corrupt government AND THEIR SUPPORTERS, he will literally be putting his life in jeopardy. We at least owe him a Senate and Congress full of supporters of his platform... no matter what political party they're from.
Super PAC. Lobbying. Vote buying.
What more evidence do you need that the right-wingers not only need a corrupt system to win elections but have gone out of their way to ensure the United States system of government and courts IS a corrupt system.
Secret donors, secret committees, secret hearings... The harder you look at right-wing political machines in this country and the scarier they get. We know they polluted the presidential elections in 2000 and 2004. How far are these people willing to go outside the law for money. That's what it is all about - money. Gopers don't do anything that doesn't involve putting billions of taxpayer dollars into right-wing supporters' pockets. Its called kick-backs, favoritism and corruption.
Ron Paul is not immune to the right-wing money disease. And that makes him as scary as Dick Cheney and Newt Gingrich, the two most corrupt politicians this country has seen since World War II.
except ron paul is the only politician that is not bought and paid for
your ignorant if you think he is for special interests, just shows you have never taken the time to listen to him or his message
selecive memery there
dumbass american - I really hate to correct people on spelling - however I will it's MEMORY - say thank you - you're welcome
dumbass, you wanted to insert the word 'their'. If you're gonna play stupid... sheeze. At least be stupid. Everyone else is... right?