“The original American patriots were those individuals brave enough to resist with force the oppressive power of King George. I accept the definition of patriotism as that effort to resist oppressive state power. The true patriot is motivated by a sense of responsibility, and out of self interest — for himself, his family, and the future of his country — to resist government abuse of power. He rejects the notion that patriotism means obedience to the state. [...] Resistance to illegal and unconstitutional usurpation of our rights is required. Each of us must choose which course of action we should take: education, conventional political action, or even peaceful civil disobedience to bring about necessary changes. But let it not be said that we did nothing. Let not those who love the power of the welfare/warfare state label the dissenters of authoritarianism as unpatriotic or uncaring. Patriotism is more closely linked to dissent than it is to conformity and a blind desire for safety and security. Understanding the magnificent rewards of a free society makes us unbashful in its promotion, fully realizing that maximum wealth is created and the greatest chance for peace comes from a society respectful of individual liberty.”
Ron Paul
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But Ron Paul doesnt seem to understand that there is people in the world who want to destroy us because of what we have.
ReplyDelete1103-Well, when you have over 700 military bases on foreign lands, it appears that we want to destroy others. Our foreign policy of the past century, has led to the problems around the world we face today. Iran? Go read a history book on how we've been involved. Or just be a sheep and follow your shepard off a cliff.
ReplyDeleteron paul; great patriot and sounds much like our founding fathers and early leaders, but in todays world he certainly misses the mark on foreign policy. he's way off base in that arena. shame...
ReplyDelete11:03 what do we have that makes people in the world want to destroy us?????
ReplyDeleteHe's got my vote no matter what. The other fools are talking his platform, but their own voting history disagrees with it! It's hilarious, or would be if there weren't so many sheep following along to get the carrot from the stick...
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