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Hopes for the Future

With the election behind us, our country turns hopeful eyes to the future.  I have a few hopes of my own. 

I congratulate our first African-American president-elect.  Martin Luther King, Jr. certainly would be proud to see this day.  We are stronger for embracing diversity, and I am hopeful that we can continue working through the tensions and wrongs of the past and become a more just and colorblind society.  I hope this new administration will help bring us together, and not further divide us.  I have always found that freedom is the best way to break down barriers.  A free society emphasizes the importance of individuals, and not because they are part of a certain group.  That’s the only way equal justice can be achieved.

We will face more tough economic problems during this new administration.  In fact, the worst is yet to come.  A vast amount of problematic mortgages have not begun to reset their variable interest rates and go into default.   We already have unprecedented deficits, spending is out of control, and more big industries are coming to government with their hands out.  My hope is that this administration will handle this economic crisis better than the interventionists and big government spenders of the 1930’s, the bureaucrats that prolonged the Depression.  I hope that new government programs and spiderwebs of red tape do not pop up to interfere with American productivity, and that we can quickly get our financial footing again.  We have to understand that an economic correction needs to take place and the only way out of the coming recession is to go through it.  Efforts to avoid it can only prolong it.  I hope we can somehow find our way back to sound money and reject corporate cronyism.

We cannot address our budget problems at home without changing our disastrous foreign policy abroad.  I am hopeful that the new administration can take on the mantle of peace and diplomacy in foreign policy that many Americans feel they were promised.  Many other nations also have this hope, which exudes from their congratulatory sentiments offered after the election.  They hope that national sovereignty will be respected.  They hope that through diplomacy violence and war can be averted.  I hope so too.  One thing is unquestionable: our aggressive foreign policy of the past has been costly, in blood and in treasure.  Our treasure is running out, and fewer volunteers are stepping up to enable that foreign policy.  So for these reasons, if we are to continue to have an all-volunteer military, and see prosperity again in the future, I have every reason to hope our foreign policy will change.  In order for it to remain the same, mandatory military service would have to return, as well as accelerated theft through debt and inflation to pay for it.  I have a hard time imagining popular support for these policies, simply for the sake of war and conquest, when we clearly want peace.

I have many hopes for the future in this time of transition.  But I have seen this country face many forks in the road, and sadly take the wrong one too many times.  We have heard a lot of talk, and it remains to be seen what actions and specific policies that talk will translate into.  So while I may be hopeful, I remain deeply concerned about our future.

 

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Posted by Ron Paul (11-10-2008, 02:55 PM) filed under Civil Liberties, Foreign Policy, Monetary Policy

Comments

Comment by Josiah
November 10, 2008 03:44 PM
I hold out little hope for the new administration's economic policies, but I do hope along with you that a more sensible foreign policy will be a silver lining.
Comment by J M Brown
November 10, 2008 03:56 PM
Dear Congressman Paul,

Thank you for your strong voice of clarity, reason, and Consitutional commitment. We are counting on you to continue speaking what others do not.
Comment by Keith E. Deaton
November 10, 2008 03:58 PM
I supported you in our local convention last summer here in Kennewick, WA.

But, I have to disagree with your statements about B.Obama. He is half black and half white. He and his disciples conveniently forget the white part.
I would have no problem voting for a qualified person of any ethnic background.
This cry for diversity is a veiled attempt to divide and separate the country. In our own community this rush for diversity has taken the form of changing the mission of United Way away from such programs as Meals on Wheels and redirected it to the growing diverse members ( illegal )of our community.
I deliver Meals on Wheels and resent this change. Shouldn't we take care of our citzens first?
Shouldn't we be Americans and not separate?
Diversity has become the PC buzz word and promotes separation instead of unity. Didn't we learn that in sports and the military service?
Comment by Leonard
November 10, 2008 03:59 PM
Unless we can eliminate the effect of the OPEC cartel, the economic strategy is going to fail.Current levels of imported oil are inhibiting us economically and geopolitically. Drilling is a necessity.
Comment by Steve Gresh
November 10, 2008 04:05 PM
With Rep. Rahm Emanuel as Obama's choice for chief of staff, it's clear that Obama intends to continue an interventionist foreign policy. Involuntary servitude for all Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 is also one his plans.

From:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel

"Rahm was a civilian volunteer in the Israel Defense Forces during the 1991 Gulf War and was born an Israeli citizen due to his father's (dual) Israeli-U.S. citizenship, but relinquished his Israeli citizenship when he turned 18."

"Emanuel supported the October 2002 joint Congressional resolution authorizing the Iraq War, differentiating himself from all nine other Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional delegation (Sen. Richard Durbin, Reps. Bobby Rush, Jesse Jackson, Jr., Bill Lipinski, Luis Gutiérrez, Danny K. Davis, Jan Schakowsky, Jerry Costello and Lane Evans) elected in 2002."

From:

http://www.examiner.com/x-536-Civil-Liberties-Examiner~y2008m11d6-Obamas-chief-of-staff-choice-favors-compulsory-universal-service

Emanuel also "calls for, among other things, compulsory service for all Americans ages 18 to 25."

The following excerpt is from pages 61-62 of the 2006 book, The Plan: Big Ideas for America:

"It's time for a real Patriot Act that brings out the patriot in all of us. We propose universal civilian service for every young American. Under this plan, All Americans between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five will be asked to serve their country by going through three months of basic training, civil defense preparation and community service. ...

"Here's how it would work. Young people will know that between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five, the nation will enlist them for three months of civilian service. They'll be asked to report for three months of basic civil defense training in their state or community, where they will learn what to do in the event of biochemical, nuclear or conventional attack; how to assist others in an evacuation; how to respond when a levee breaks or we're hit by a natural disaster. These young people will be available to address their communities' most pressing needs."
Comment by B.A.
November 10, 2008 04:05 PM
As always Dr. Paul is a strong, wise voice. Thank you for standing up for freedom and as always being gracious when you do. You are in my prayers, keep up the good fight.
Comment by R.C. Taylor
November 10, 2008 04:05 PM
It seems that a change like you describe is wishful thinking. Think back to what was done to you to keep you from winning the Rep. nomination for President. You Dr. Paul are the only man qualified to be President in these troubling times. I believe we're in for some very trying times ahead and our present and future leadership is
wanting.
God save the United States and bless you Dr. Paul.
Comment by Brad Jensen
November 10, 2008 04:08 PM
This was a fantastic read, full of hope, and truth.

Your past and present work for our Country is very much appreciated by me and my family.
Comment by Turtle
November 10, 2008 04:08 PM
Talk is not cheap - it's actually free. I have listened to your endless blathering about principles, yet you remain a member of the political party that has created every economic and foreign policy disaster you pretend to be opposed to. Like all Republicans, the only "principles" you adhere to are hypocrisy and cowardice.
Comment by molly cruz
November 10, 2008 04:09 PM
Dear Ron Paul; My hope is that there is a place for your crystal clear well articulated financial policy advice in this new eclectic administration where only good ideas define involvement. I truly feel your actions and communications transcend party affiliation and I have appreciated recieving your emails. Had you been nominated you might well have contended handily; but I never felt the GOP wanted this next anministration; as they have stolen all they could steal, created unsolvable *by them* problems at home and abroad. Best wishes for your future and thank you very much.
Comment by Chris Gilman
November 10, 2008 04:13 PM
Congressman Ron Paul,

I know you must feel frustrated about having delivered this message for so long among politicians who won't listen but I certainly have. And I will do everything I can to help you.
Comment by Roland
November 10, 2008 04:16 PM
Congressman Paul: Maybe you can have a talk with our Nebraska Congressman, Lee Terry. He has definitely "lost his way".
Comment by Charlie From Wakefield
November 10, 2008 04:18 PM
Rep. Paul,

I hope that you will continue pushing forward with your ideas that have spurred many to consider the Third Parties this past election. My belief is that only a Top-Down change is possible at this time. I urge you, and any like minded Conservative-Libertarians to abandon the failing Republican and Democrat parties, and join together* As Elected Officials * in a Third PArty, that can better represent the people of this country. With the stranglehold that the two major parties have at this time, a grassroots effort to build something new from the ground up is doomed. Only with courageous elected officials leading the way will an alternative political choice ever be possible.

Thank-you for your continued service
Comment by Alex Lee
November 10, 2008 04:28 PM
Well said, again, Dr. Paul, but I must respectfully disagree with your sentiment that our "embracing" of diversity has made us stronger. I think that's a claim that is often made without any evidence. Adding different-colored people doesn't automatically make anything better (or worse, for that matter).
I'm also skeptical that we as a society can become "colorblind". I think you'd be surprised at the number of non-white people who do not desire that. For many black people that I've spoken to (for example), being black is an important part of identity, and when they're told that someone "doesn't see their race", they actually take mild offense. We as European-derived people have a tendency to strive for "colorblindness", simply for the sake of not offending people. I think it's possible, though, to acknowledge race and ethnicity without outright discrimination.
Comment by Robert Hutwohl
November 10, 2008 04:41 PM
Dear Congressman Paul,
Your steady voice of Liberty and calls for a just banking system stand out clearly among those who use the psychological warfare of FEAR to disable those who long for freedom from an unjust federal government and corrupt financial sector. May you live for thousands of years!
Comment by Dave Drum
November 10, 2008 04:43 PM
As always, one can speak on this topic any more clearly than Dr. Paul. Thank you for speaking truth. God help us.
Comment by S.G.Turner, Jr.
November 10, 2008 04:52 PM
Ditto J.M. Brown, "Thank you for your strong voice of clarity, reason, and Consitutional commitment. We are counting on you to continue speaking what others do not."
Comment by Ann Droid
November 10, 2008 05:30 PM
I'm happy that you are, again, a representative of congress although I would've been extremely happy if you were our President because I feel that you are by far the most qualified candidate
I sure would like to know how you were not choosen along with other candidates like John Edwards and Mitt Romney. Who or what is causing the problem?

Best Wishes,

Ann
Comment by zane taylor
November 10, 2008 05:42 PM
i think conscription in absence of a declaration of war is uncostitutional, because it takes away your liberty to create a slave army. slavery is outlawed under the 13th ammendment.
Comment by Eric
November 10, 2008 05:53 PM
Hey Turtle, next time check out Dr. Paul's voting record, and you'll see why you just made a complete fool of yourself with your ignorance. Better yet, search for "Ron Paul Stop Dreaming" on Youtube, it has a rundown of what Dr. Paul voted for at the end of the video. You'll see why no one comes even close to Dr. Paul's integrity. The person you were describing is Obama. If you listen to Obama's speeches and then check out his voting record (Something I'm sure you haven't done like 99% of Obama supporter's I've met), you'll see they are VERY different. Oh and BTW, if you compare the Neo-Cons and the Democrats voting records, you'll see a remarkable resemblance. Infact, Dr. Paul voted more times AGAINST Bush's policies than the Democrats did. Next time, get off your butt and do your research like we did.
Comment by Helen L. Price
November 10, 2008 05:58 PM
Dear Ron Paul: I do so agree with your hopes that the new president will be able to carry out his plans to right this country.I voted for Mr. Baldwin as I am a
Constitutionalist, and I am very con-cerned where this country is headed. We must all pray as Anericans that Mr. Obama can turn this country around. God bless you for your committment in telling the truth. Helen Price
Comment by charleydan
November 10, 2008 06:16 PM
Hope, Hope, is all the forefathers had. Let the Patriots ring the bell for freedom. I noticed today how few books most of our forefathers had.
Comment by dobropet
November 10, 2008 06:26 PM
You sholud do more research "turtle" your ignorance and reluctance to discover the truth has blinded you from the facts this administration has imposed upon America. Read a book(Rothbard, Galbraith, Hazlitt, Mises) or hide in your shell, don't spew your rhetoric across these blogs without facts. Go look for a road to cross, I'm sure all the people who donated to Ron Pauls campaign(top donators included Army, Navy, and Air Force combined against Hillary, Obama, McCain, Huckabee earlier this year) would love to help you across.
Comment by SHOWMESTATE64
November 10, 2008 06:38 PM
My Dear Dr. Paul, You have been my hero for many years now. However, I do not share your cautious hopfulness for the new administration,I have my own grave visions. I have only visions of a stronger U.N.,illegal immigration run amuck,(if thats more possible),gun owners rights replaced by marshall law,higher taxes,and God forbid, another 'staged 9-11'. All of this along with the possible nomination of three liberal top court judges in the next four years,constitutes a complete disaster for Liberty. Like you dear Sir, I pray for the best, but am bracing for the end of our God given Republic. However, dont anybody blame me, I voted for Ron Paul in the Missouri primary. P.S. Dr. Paul, on your lunch hour someday, could you walk down the hall and give Todd Akin a copy of the U.S. Constitution? I think he lost his copy. God Bless.
Comment by Barry Gregory
November 10, 2008 06:54 PM
It seems to me that the descent into socialism just picked up a whole lot of speed. "Find our way back to sound money" How can we expect to "Find our way back " to something people haven't really had a chance to learn about in the first place. Where are the patriots who will take on the task of confonting the flood of disiformation spread by the mainstream media,the greedy corporate manipulators and panic mongers and the current "leaders" we have in Washington. Most people can't even recognize the trouble much lees correct course. If we don't call what is going down now the disaster that it is and we don't clearly explain why it is such a disaster we can't have a clue about the way back
Comment by Forrest Popkin
November 10, 2008 07:19 PM
With each passing day I fear the more and more the US Government falsely thinks it is allowed to bailout, take stock, and push around corporations I grow more and more depressed. I think you are the only politician that is so vocal with the most common sense on the role of the government. I fear I will wake up and own GM, in a month the newly founded American Express Bank will need some money and so on. As a new graduate I can see the selling off of the country I was raised to think I was going to be living in. It is hard for me to be optimistic and I always look to you as a voice of hope. I just wonder how much more it will take until I go to the steps of Congress with a sign and never leave.

Live free or die.
Comment by Robert Moore
November 10, 2008 07:51 PM
I, too, would love to see an end to our country's meddling but I fear that the Persians want us tied up over there a little longer. They will want to make sure we never get involved in their affairs again and the best way to do that will be to keep us bogged down in their tarpit. I would not be surprised if we were attacked again just to keep us over there to bleed a little more blood and treasure from us while we're already kicked and down on the ground (economically speaking).

It's interesting what Steve G. (above) discovered and wrote about Rahm. All that needs to happen now is another terrorist incident to give the politiciuans cover to reinstate the draft.
Comment by joe
November 10, 2008 07:58 PM
Dr. Paul, I have to agree with a few of this posts that are critical of you staying within the Republican Party. As a lifelong Republican and supporter of you in the Presidential race, I was made to feel unwelcome by the powers that be in Republican gatherings. I cannot see how you or many of us can stay within the party that has led our Nation down the road to disaster? Thank you for keeping the message of Liberty and sanity alive in our country.
Comment by Todd
November 10, 2008 08:13 PM
Dr. Paul,
I believe the only hope for the USA is for YOU to use your great wisdom and leadership abilities to start a new third party NOW and recruit young like-minded candidates to run for office. That will be your legacy. In 4 years the country will be such a mess and the opportunity will be perfect for you and your party to present your message. I think many young Republicans will join your party because the GOP has no direction. May I suggest the Liberty Party or Freedom Party or some varient of that.
Comment by Bud Plumbley
November 10, 2008 08:24 PM
Dr. Paul,
As you do, I pray America will follow the correct fork in the road to bring us closer to the way the founders envisioned our great country. If, perhaps, things do not go the correct way, have you ever thought about becoming the President of Texas?

GBY,

Bud
Comment by Lt. (Ret.) William J. Lawler II, M.Ed
November 10, 2008 08:34 PM
Honorable Ron Paul,

Thank you for all that you have done for this nation. You are a true statesman and I consider you one of my hero's; along with Mother Theresa and Thomas Jefferson.

I have two questions. Why do you use the term African-American? Hasn't the hyphenated-American significantly contributed to the separation and discord among Americans? Isn't the use of the politically correct speech code language a significant part of the Orwellien New Speak that we suffer from today. Isn't it a butchering of the English language that serves no other purpose than to control and manipulate our thoughts?

Also, what is your position on the claim that Barack Obama is not a natural born American Citizen, and therfore Constituionally ineligible to hold the office of President. Why has he refused to provide a birth certificate and why have his birth records been sealed by the governor of Hawaii? Have you read the brief filed with the Supreme Court that makes this claim?

Respectfully and appreciativly yours,

Lt. (Ret.) William J. Lawler II, M.Ed
Comment by Chris
November 10, 2008 09:14 PM
Right on Keith Deaton!
Comment by Michael D Brown, MD
November 10, 2008 09:25 PM
Thank you Dr. Paul. As always, the wise voice in the wilderness. You are The Statesman of this civilization. Kudos! Please continue to be our beacon!
Wishing you the best!
Comment by John Dieter
November 10, 2008 09:42 PM
Why don't you apply for a position as Secretary of the Treasury in the Obama administration? They keep talkin about includin'. Maybe they could include an Austrian school boy.
Comment by colby Leider
November 10, 2008 10:01 PM
Dr. Paul:

Thank you for your comments and clarion call to reason and common sense within our society.

Please keep fighting this fight for the rest of us.
Comment by Sol
November 10, 2008 11:17 PM
I see the overt and covert influence of Israel all over Mr. Obama's presidency. If for whatever reason he does not completely cooperate, he will find himself in the same situation as Bill Clinton's Lewinsky affair.
Comment by Ron N.
November 10, 2008 11:32 PM
First, since the whole financial system is bankrupted put it in bankruptcy receivership as outlined in the Constitution. This includes the private Federal Reserve System.
Second, pass The Home Owners and Bank Protection Act of 2007. By putting a moratorium on home foreclosures America's greatest asset, the people, will be protected. The mortgage problem can be dealt with later. The Chartered Banks are necessary for the function of the community. They must be saved and protected. The investment banks, commercial banks, hedge funds, equity funds, derivatives, etc. (all those institutions that leveraged debt beyond belief can be laid to rest in the graveyard of mistakes. And along with their demise goes their debt.)
Third, by way of treaty with the most populous nations of Russia, China, India and the USA, establish a New Breton Woods gold reserve system patterned on the FDR model of 1932 so international commerce can progress with soundness.
Fourth, issue credit as established by the Constitution in a two tiered fashion. Tier 1 would be at 1-2% issued for the purpose of building infrastructure in the USA, i.e., bridges, maglev railways, waterway levy repair, power grid upgrade, etc. This would put the machine tool capability (highly skilled workers and plants)of the USA back to work. The start up is obvious. Tier 2 would be at 4% issued to chartered banks for the everyday business that they're engaged in, i.e., agriculture, business. Don't tax people on their savings. This would stimulate capital formation for lending.
Comment by Jim
November 10, 2008 11:35 PM
What can one say that you haven't heard before? I simply would like to extend my thanks for converting me from the blinded and misguided person I was before.

Growing up I had a hard time not being more socialist. I believed in it because it seemed ideally better. I kknow understand how completely inpractical it is. If a goverment is truly a reflection of it's people as you have said, then I hope you continue to educate. I see as a teacher first and a statesmen second.
Thank sincerely for speaking the truth and having the strength and integrity to preservere.
Comment by Herb
November 10, 2008 11:40 PM
Dr. Paul
Do you feel that because of our current financial crisis that this has given the world leaders a unique oppertunity to create a global society? For the sake of the U.S. and her Constitution I pray not.
Herb
Brentwood, Ca
Comment by Herb
November 10, 2008 11:47 PM
Dr. Paul
We need to change our language. Instead of being a white american, african american, mexican american etc.why can we not just be americans? I feel our country has been divided long enough. Our true strength as a country is in our unith not our division.
Herb
Comment by Wind_Dancer
November 11, 2008 00:00 AM
In response to Steve Gresh's comment "Involuntaryservitude for all Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 is also one his [Obama's] plans."

Steve,on Change.gov, the president elect's transitional website, look under the "America Serves" tab at the top. This service program includes middle schoolers and it it "suggested" for retirees as well.
Comment by Gordon Moxley
November 11, 2008 00:22 AM
Dr. Paul,

I pray that your message is heard and carried out. My next prayer would be that one as great and noble as you would lead our great country of Canada! God Bless You.
Comment by Clem Poston
November 11, 2008 00:34 AM
"" We are stronger for embracing diversity""

Huh? Sorry to see that ultimately Mr Paul has turned out to be just another snake oil salesman pushing Marxist ideology. Campaign for Liberty my rear. Mr Paul you have turned out to be little different then all the other charlatans in DC. I am sorry I ever gave you a dollar or spent the countless hours on your campaign.
Comment by Wind_Dancer
November 11, 2008 01:20 AM
Update: Obama's website changed the wording about America serves program on Change.gov. Luckily someone grabbed screenshots...
http://deathby1000papercuts.com/2008/11/changes-you-can-believe-in-changegov-changes-america-serves-post/
Comment by Moby
November 11, 2008 02:21 AM
I don't see any cause for hope or optimism in this new administration. Obama;s function for the elite is to foster FALSE hopes while they execute their plan of world government and the destruction of American. Obama may very well be the last American "President".
Comment by Kay
November 11, 2008 02:55 AM
I share your concern about America's future too, Dr. Paul. I think that any American president that works for REAL change won't be President for long. So far Obama's inner circle picks don't spell change to me but just the status quo.

I spend a lot of time in India and I also fear for the third world countries that depend on money from the generousity of Americans. While for us the choices are... will we eat hamburger or steak..they are saying will we have one meal today or only every other day. I am deeply concerned not only about America, the country I love, but people worldwide and what this presidency will do to them as well.

But the media will keep us entertained the whole time talking about Palin's clothes and let us believe we are getting real change as well.

May God help us all.
Comment by Josias
November 11, 2008 04:09 AM
Well, I am in Africa, in an American High school. As a senior, it feels good to know that next year, I will go to college in a country governed by an African American. I am delighted to see that although you do not belong to the democrat party, you still respect and congratulate Barack Obama. If only we could have that in Africa...there would be no useless bloodsheds!
Comment by David Carlson
November 11, 2008 04:20 AM
Dr. Paul,

Your message after the election is moving. I myself have become quite negative and I have already begun to criticize the administration well before it goes into office! I think it is mainly because I was outraged after learning of Mr. Emanuel's belief that MANDATORY service for 18-25 year olds was good for this country. It's as if he has never read the constitution. You hold out hope even when it seems as though the next couple years could be quite rough. Thank you Dr. Paul for holding out hope and for representing ALL liberty lovers!

-David Carlson
http://www.davidcarlsonpolitics.com
Comment by Johnson Veracruz III
November 11, 2008 06:36 AM
From your keyboard to Obama's heart & ears.
Comment by D. Fields
November 11, 2008 07:15 AM
As American citizens, we need to assume responsibility for the direction that our country is headed in. As a nation, we have become uninvolved, apathetic and self-absorbed. We have placed individuals undeserving of the honor in office and allowed them to systematically dismantle our civil liberties and shread our constitution. We have forgotten the principals that our nation was founded on, and we have all but removed the one force above all others that holds us all together. I am speaking about "One Nation under God". I have been to several rally's, marches, sign waves, ordered and distributed more flyers and dvd's than I can count, in an effort to wake up my fellow Americans who for the most part continue their slumber. As Dr. Paul has so humbly said before, one man could never impart the "Change" needed to repair the damage this nation has suffered. We need to rise up as proud American's and fight to save our county, use our voices while we still have the freedom to do so, or be content to sit back and let the powers that be take us over completely. I for one, am committed to carry on Congressman Paul's message of Liberty and continue spreading the message to those who need to hear it. Bottom line, each of us has to take responsibility and hold those in government accountable. The saying should be, America, Love it or Lose it. Do we choose to lose it?
Comment by harmony 38
November 11, 2008 07:59 AM
I suggest that the Integral movement of post modern thinkers finally provides successful structures for the leadership and governance of organizations and governments that work and benefit the most. An embracive and inclusive dawning, for us simple folks, which sets the stage for worldcentric solutions that are good, true and beautiful. Please access the Integral Institute web pages and seek out the council of integral leaders emerging for the job at hand. Dear Ron Paul you are a voice in the wilderness that needs be heard and acted upon. Blessings.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integral_politics
Comment by Shalahyah
November 11, 2008 08:26 AM
We have a true history of what occurred unto a people, who had government leaders and other leaders of lower government with in society, who began to only think of themselves.

These self interest people were like our creditors of today: they would not let go of the debt from those who became indebted unto the creditors at the end of every seventh year as required by Lord:(Eternal) God:(Elohiym), which is recorded in the Holy Law which was given unto the seed of Abraham by Moses who received the tablets of stone from LORD God Upon Mount Sinai.
Here is what is recorded within the Holy Law:
Deu 15:7 If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:
Deu 15:8 But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.
Deu 15:9 Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee.
Deu 15:10 Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.
Deu 15:11 For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.
Deu 15:12 And if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee, and serve thee six years; then in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee.
Deu 15:13 And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty:
Deu 15:14 Thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of thy floor, and out of thy winepress: of that wherewith the LORD thy God hath blessed thee thou shalt give unto him.
Deu 15:15 And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.

The Only Way This Country Will Ever Have True Wealth Again Among Its People, Is For Us To Return Back Unto Doing Righteousness!
Deu 6:25 And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us.

Until then, we will continue to suffer the curses of iniguity!

Our financial problems have come upon us because we have religious teachers in our country who are not teaching righteousness.

Church and state is not separated, and never was!

Our religion is our way of life: how we walk, how we talk, our very own character - how we conduct ourselves every minute of the day.
Comment by Rhonda Larkin
November 11, 2008 11:12 AM
I supported Ralph Nader in the election. He, like you Dr. Paul, has always been a voice of reason and a champion of the American people. I hope for the best but I don't see how anything will change as long as we are living under a corrupt system of government that takes from the weak and gives to the strong. We need a strong "principled" government. "Principles, not money, must rule if mankind is to survive....greed is the destroyer of man."
Comment by Tracy Brown
November 11, 2008 11:39 AM
For those of you that do not understand that no man is president of this Nation unless the electorial college has chosen him!!! That has not happened yet for this election and that college will meet on the Wednesday following the second Monday of December which is next month.

So, unless Obama does receive the require number of votes by the electorial college then he is not president.

The brainwashing of the American People is stranger than fiction and their lack of knowledge of the Constitution is amazing, but that is because they have been schooled in the socialized (Communist) school of public education which is the 10th plank of the Communist Manifesto!

I, now 68 years of age, was too but I was never satisfied, so, I did what the Holy Scriptures does state: Seek and yee shall find, knock and the door will be opened, ask and yee shall receive.

When a person goes in pursuit of the "Truth" outside of the public education field, they will find the truth, if they have an open mind.

I suggest that you the readers do your diligent research into the Laws of this Nation and you will find (by Law) who is eligible to even be a citizen of The United States of America let alone be President of this Nation!!!
Comment by Anonymous
November 11, 2008 11:54 AM
@Turtle:

Your assertions are nothing more than faulty generalizations.

Unlike some (not all) Republicans and Democrats, Congressman Paul's voting record clearly demonstrates his adherence to Constitutional principles, which he refuses to sacrifice for political gain.
Comment by Donovan
November 11, 2008 12:23 PM
I've never met a man who has been as hopeful as Dr. Paul while at the same time knowing reality. Only a truly inspired and principle disciplined human can ever achieve such a wonderful character. Truly, an American Hero!
Comment by Lou Gamboa
November 11, 2008 12:29 PM
Responses to Turtle’s remarks that: “I have listened to your endless blathering about principles, yet you remain a member of the political party that has created every economic and foreign policy disaster you pretend to be opposed to. Like all Republicans, the only "principles" you adhere to are hypocrisy and cowardice.

Where is the logic that just because one is running on a particular party that one would agree with those present policies of that party? I have followed Ron Paul’s voting record, as well as his beliefs over 30 years. I have found them consistent, and a man of the highest integrity.
If he was a lackey for that party they would have promoted him as a candidate, and they (the party heads) would not have ban him from speaking at the Republican National Convention. This is hardly the qualities of a hypocrite and a coward! Turtle’s head must be as hard as his shell.
Comment by Dave
November 11, 2008 12:42 PM
Turtle, can you back that comment up? Specifically, "Like all Republicans, the only "principles" you adhere to are hypocrisy and cowardice."? - Thanks
Comment by Bonnie Fleckenstein
November 11, 2008 12:58 PM
Thank you Ron Paul for having hope in our nation.I think that people are psychologically more hopeful b/c of Obamas win. When people think they can do anything, they usually do.Alot of what can happen in our country depends psychological perception.Also, Obama didn't vote for the Patriot Act.
I just hope people realize they can achieve w/out govt. so we don't go the way of socialism.
Comment by Jacky GGG
November 11, 2008 01:05 PM
Dear Dr. Paul, Our pastor's sermon on Sunday was II Chron. 7:14, God is our hope. NOW, if we will pray for our leaders and our country, and write letters and make phone calls, we might be able to have an impact on the future plans and programs. It is all up to God, but we are His hands and feet. God bless you, we know you are limited in what you can do, and thank you for being a sane voice in DC
Comment by Richard W
November 11, 2008 01:16 PM
Although Ron Paul has a sound grasp on economic principals and policy, his foreign policy thoughts are questionable. His veiw seems to be summed up in the end of the third paragraph of his 10-11-08 weekly column: "...for the sake of war and conquest" Where does he get the idea that America is ever in it for "conquest".
Comment by Dean
November 11, 2008 01:42 PM
Thank you Dr.Paul. You have opened millions of eyes.

Why not start your own primetime syndicated reality politcal show? Every week review current policies with guests. Americans have begun to awaken from their ignorance (me included).....WE NEED YOU!
Comment by Lyn
November 11, 2008 03:07 PM
Replying to TURTLE:

Stalin would have proud of your blathering ignorance of history. In fact, he loved his Useful Idiots...till he had no use for them anymore.
Comment by Don Reed
November 11, 2008 05:18 PM
Dear Dr. Paul,
I couldn't vote for the Republican Canadate as I felt that You and Mr. A Keyes would have made one heck of an American Team. My vote went to Bob Barr as I see this country in need of a party of the people and not a party of the PARTIES
Comment by Annie
November 11, 2008 09:37 PM
Thank you, Dr. Paul, for your wise words. This election was the first time I ever wrote in a candidate, but you were really the only person my conscience would let me vote for. I share the sentiments of Steve Gresh in his comment above, regarding Obama's community service proposal. Although apparently the word 'required' has since been removed from the proposal, I am very concerned that it was even considered in the first place. It strikes me as a fundamental misunderstanding of the limited powers of the executive branch. As well as a fundamental misunderstanding of what a 'free country' entails. God bless you, Dr. Paul, for all the wonderful work you do towards freedom.
Comment by Matt Smith
November 12, 2008 01:46 AM
How is it that Dr. Paul is the only voice of reason, truth, and adherence to the constitution on Capital Hill? Please keep up your effort Dr. Paul, for you have changed my world view profoundly and have given me hope that at least one of our elected representatives actually cares about the founding principles of this nation. Why won't they listen to you?
Comment by Rainbow Sally
November 12, 2008 08:18 AM
Sort of off the subject, I guess, I'd like to see Congress get their powers back. I don't see any reason one man can't stand up there and quote the thing and say, "look what we've done!"

Article 1, Section 1 is very clear. Congress has all legislative powers.

Article 1, Section 7 reafirms this in that Presidential veto must be returned to the house of origin AND that it must be read into the House Record.

We paid for it. It's ours.

Bush's signing statements are blatantly unconstitutional. They are not returned to the House of origin?

Are you also a psychiatrist? We need a few of those folks up on the Hill too, I would think.

Half of Article 1, Section 8 has been blown away, either by theft of the executive branch or by sleazy congress critters who want to avoid blame in order to keep their jobs.

Well, it's an imployer's market. I say, "give 'em what they've been dishing out. Get a job!" ;-)

I also looked up "militia" in the Constitution, and that's all been misinterpreted too.

find "militia" 6 places here.
http://usconstitution.net/const.txt

Who the heck are we anymore?

It's almost as though we've been taken over by a foreign power, because this is NOT the real Constitution.

http://usconstitution.net/csa.html#Preamble

This one is.

http://usconstitution.net/const.html#Preamble

Compare Article1, Section 9 in each, if you really want your mind blown.

As the NSA is my witness we need HELP!! ...reading that darned thing.

Is there any other possible explanation?
Comment by phil
November 12, 2008 08:30 AM
Greeting Ron Paul, I truly admire your loyalty to the constitution. Now is a good time to offer you intelligence to the new president. Deep down inside he is a good man and sure he has your values as well. The people have spoken and the days of racist republican is over and now we the people can hopefully live in peace. I will continue to support you and the new president.
Comment by Arturo J. Fountain
November 12, 2008 02:35 PM
Dr. Paul:

First off, thank you for your continued bravery in our congress. You seem to be the only living voice of reason in our country.

I am glad we have taken this historic and symbolic leap toward racial equity in our country. Be that as it may, I hope four years of monumental spending proposals and bailouts will get our country ready for a leader who advocates a much smaller federal government. I supported the Republican party this year until they nominated Senator McCain. I ended up voting for Barack Obama both as a vote against neoconservatism and in the hopes that in 2012 you will not be excluded from the Republican debates!

Long live liberty and long live Ron Paul!

Arturo J. Fountain
Comment by Kathy
November 12, 2008 04:38 PM
Hmmm. Apparently Dr. Paul is not awake to the NWO practice of 'selecting' the USA President. Obama has been chosen for his black/white status to fool the masses into thinking goodness has prevailed. 'We The Sheeple' will not suspect his administration of any elite control. But if you look into his background and consider that his birth certificate is being withheld, you will see Obama is clearly a puppet of the NWO leaders. I have never had a racist bone in my body. I rejoice that many Americans welcome a mixed-race president. But it is another false front to sneak more control onto the American people.
Comment by Ted Eastman
November 13, 2008 00:07 AM
I am very concerned about a cash bail out of the auto industry. As an alternative let's give a tax credit to anyone buying a new car. This would stimulate sales and the economy so that ax revenues should actually increase.
Comment by mike
November 13, 2008 06:08 AM
"We are stronger for embracing diversity"

Not what you said here Dr. Paul:

http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul68.html
Comment by Sara
November 13, 2008 04:04 PM
Kathy: I agree.

Barak Obama attended a Bilderberg meeting before the election. It leaves little up to the imagination of his true intentions or those of the ruling elite as we continue to watch bailout after bailout of corrupt coporations and banks.
Comment by Justin
November 13, 2008 06:19 PM
Turtle, if you ever worked on Capitol Hill you will know that it isn't about your political affiliation, instead, it is about what you stand for. Dr. Paul is real, a centrist, and one of the few honorable of the 435 Reps and 100 Senators. Have you ever heard any other Republican or Democratic speak the truth like Dr. Paul? No! I know that I haven't. He is the man that the country should have been graveling and bowing to, not President Elect Obama. But because he didn't deceive the people by lying and talking about a false change. Obama has been President Elect for 1 week and he is the SAME way a raging liberal, not a man who can bring bi-partisanship. Look at who his Chief of Staff is? Real Conservative or Republican! Obama's election was one of the biggest frauds ever placed on Americans. But overall, Americans are not that intelligent, and it showed in their choice. Yet, I love this country, so I have to support him, but ONLY for the sake of the country.
Comment by Hal Luebbert
November 13, 2008 08:26 PM
My wife and I are preparing for what what has been done and what will be done with extensive survival preparation. Our home will soon be energy independent. Our cars will run mostly on hydrogen, and we will independently produce most of our food. We will not participate in the economy. Just as I once survived destruction of everything by the U.S. Government (IRS), we'll survive; and we'll enjoy watching what happened to me happen to the U.S.
Comment by Jim Devine
November 14, 2008 08:01 AM
Dr. Paul, you have been right all along. You have my continued support.
Comment by Shawn Gerhart
November 14, 2008 02:44 PM
Blah, Blah, Blah!
I'm starting to get the idea that all your rhetoic is just that, talk. Why are you not in the Capitol raising hell, instead of on Fox via telephone telling everyone what we already know.I am startng to believe that your whole movement is just about distracting patriots with false hope of legislative and electoral solutions while the rest of your cronies destroy our country and loot us into destitution. Why have you not questioned Barak Obama's citizenship, I also believe you are on the banking committee, why are you allowing this 5 trillion dollar heist to happen? Why have you not brought charges against the criminals in the Treasury and Federal Reserve? Why is the Congress allowing these criminals to blatantly ignore the government "of the people"! Either you are in on it, or you are politically correct to an extreme fault. If we are in as dire straits as you describe (and we all know it is far worse than even you will admit) then why are you not DOING something about it!
Comment by V.S.R.
November 14, 2008 05:40 PM
Dear Sir,
I think you are incredible. I think the election of the President Elect is incredible as well. Some people say that Mr. Obama has forgotten that he is half white. I say this is far from the truth. Mr. Obama consistently pays tribute to his white heritage however there are still a few Americans who still subscribe to the "one drop" rule. But I am not writing about that. I am writing to tell you that you are a beacon and you inspire hope. You have my continued support.
Comment by Matt, Hunter
November 14, 2008 08:01 PM
Thank you for being a voice of truth.
Comment by Cathy Cardoni
November 15, 2008 03:31 PM
You are an inspiration to all. President Elect Obama should be courting you for a position in his cabinet. God Bless you and your journey Dr. Paul. We are many who support all that you stand for and all that you do.
Comment by Myer Rickless
November 15, 2008 05:40 PM
The only election contribution I have ever made was to your Congressional Re-election Campaign. I think that it was the best 25$ I've ever spent. I wish I could've given more. Thank You for everything you do for this Nation and it's people.
Comment by Carol Goodwin
November 15, 2008 05:48 PM
For anyone to be 'colorblind' they must be physically blind. We need only embrace the many colors of our society. Hate has no place here if we are to be successful.
Thank you for being a great liberal American patriot. I salute you!
Comment by Zaid Abuhouran
November 16, 2008 02:28 AM
Dr. Paul is my hero and will always have my strong support.
Comment by Thomas Weatherly
November 16, 2008 05:54 PM
Repr. Paul, I, at first, thought you a good nominee for a cabinet post in the Obama Cabinet; then wisely thought that you are best where you are in the House. I expect President Obama, if he's wise, to consult with you. I will tell him that. Keep on Keeping on, one advocate of the Constitution and freedom is needed in the House.
Comment by Meekay
November 17, 2008 02:54 PM
An historic day for America will be when a black man runs for president and nobody cares about his race.

What I saw in this presidential race what alot of people more concerned about Obamas race (on both sides) than his policies. I don't see that as historic.
Comment by Sherry
November 20, 2008 09:02 PM
Dr. Paul,
May God bless you for standing for Americas dignity.
Comment by charleydan
November 22, 2008 04:49 PM
I wish a Pres well as social courtesy goes. Beyond that his ideology is across the ocean from mine and fight I will.

As you know Rep. Paul that the Republican party is now at battle over direction the party goes. It is time to step up and be loud and clear.

I have not heard your voice. Such as who would guide us in the direction of constitution.

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