Ron Paul Indicates Possible End of Presidential Bid
March 7, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) 10-term R- Texas Congressman Dr. Ron Paul hinted of a possible end to his tumultuous bid for the Oval Office through GOP nominations in a 7-1/2 minute video released for his supporters and staff through his campaign website.
In the video which was posted at his official site www.ronpaul2008.com and on Youtube, Dr. Paul said “Elections are short-term efforts,” but “Revolutions are long-term projects.” He also added that his campaign is “winding” down and was heard referring to his campaign using the past tense.
“We are still in the early stages of bringing about the changes that this revolution is all about,” Paul said in the video. “Let us hope that we can one day look back and say that this campaign was a significant first step that signaled a change in direction for our country. Our job now is to plan for the next phase.”
Dr. Ronald Ernest Paul was born on August 20th, 1935 in Green Tea, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Dormont High School in the South Hills suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with Honors in 1953 and set a school mark for the 100-yard dash with 9.7 seconds. Ron Paul studied his collegiate years at Gettysburg College. He received a partial scholarship as a track and field athlete before graduating in 1957 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. On February 1, 1957, Ron Paul married his collegiate sweetheart Carol Wells and produced five siblings in their union.
His first presidential campaign was in 1988 after he defeated activist Russell Means to win the Libertarian nomination for president but eventually lost to George H W. Bush. Placing third in the popularity votes, Paul amassed considerable amounts of
supporters who agreed with him on many fronts including gun rights, fiscal conservatism, homeschooling, and abortion. To this date, Paul spreads his message beyond the campaign trail of that initial flirt with the White House. Close supporters insist that Paul is optimistic of making an umbrella organization that could strengthen some of the grassroots support which was so unyielding on his latest presidential bid.
“The message of freedom is popular, and I will continue to trumpet it in Congress and across America as I fight on behalf of the conservative, common-sense values which made our country so great. In conclusion, I would like to offer my thanks and gratitude to all of the wonderful people who supported me in this campaign. I look forward to representing all of the good people of the 14th District of Texas in Congress in the years to come.” Rep. Ron Paul of Texas said in a written statement last Tuesday.
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To the Constitution
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Free from Foreign Control.
Of the People for the People,
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- Written by Douglas D. West
February 2, 2008
I wont post the entire Constitution here as it is far too long, however please take time at some point to refamiliarize yourself with it here:
http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution.html
The Bill of Rights: A Transcription
The Preamble to The Bill of Rights
Congress of the United States
begun and held at the City of New-York, on
Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine.
THE Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following Articles be proposed to the Legislatures of the several States, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States, all, or any of which Articles, when ratified by three fourths of the said Legislatures, to be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the said Constitution; viz.
ARTICLES in addition to, and Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, proposed by Congress, and ratified by the Legislatures of the several States, pursuant to the fifth Article of the original Constitution.
Note: The following text is a transcription of the first ten amendments to the Constitution in their original form. These amendments were ratified December 15, 1791, and form what is known as the “Bill of Rights.”
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
- Posted by: DouglasSavedFromApathy
Dr. Paul is from GREEN TREE, not GREEN TEA.
- Posted by: Jeremy