Ron Paul

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• First They Came For The iPhones...

  Published 29 February 2016 | viewed 0 times

  The FBI tells us that its demand for a back door into the iPhone is all about fighting terrorism, and that it is essential to…

• Intervention Fail: Back to Libya

  Published 22 February 2016 | viewed 0 times

  The use of the US military overseas seems to have become so commonplace that the Obama Administration can bomb a country with no Congressional input…

• What Markets Are Telling Us

  Published 14 February 2016 | viewed 0 times

  Last week US stock markets tumbled yet again, leaving the Dow Jones index down almost 1500 points for the year. In fact, most major world…

• Mandatory Depression Screening is A Depressing Thought

  Published 07 February 2016 | viewed 0 times

  The United States Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended mandatory depression screening for all Americans. The task force wants to force health insurance companies to…

• Is Congress Declaring War on ISIS...or on You?

  Published 01 February 2016 | viewed 0 times

  Passage of Senator Mitch McConnell's authorization for war against ISIS will not only lead to perpetual US wars across the globe, it will also endanger…

• Congress is Writing the President a Blank Check for War

  Published 25 January 2016 | viewed 0 times

  While the Washington snowstorm dominated news coverage this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was operating behind the scenes to rush through the Senate what…

• When Peace Breaks Out With Iran...

  Published 18 January 2016 | viewed 0 times

  This has been the most dramatic week in US/Iranian relations since 1979. Last weekend ten US Navy personnel were caught in Iranian waters, as the…

• Oregon Standoff: Isolated Event or Sign of Things to Come?

  Published 10 January 2016 | viewed 0 times

  The nation's attention turned to Oregon this week when a group calling itself Citizens for Constitutional Freedom seized control of part of a federal wildlife…

• Purism is Practical

  Published 04 January 2016 | viewed 0 times

  Those who advocate ending, instead of reforming, the welfare-warfare state are often accused of being "impractical." Some of the harshest criticisms come from libertarians who…

• What Are The Chances For Peace in 2016?

  Published 28 December 2015 | viewed 0 times

  Each year more than one trillion dollars goes up in smoke. More accurately, it is stolen from the middle and working classes and shipped off…

• Do We Need the Fed?

  Published 21 December 2015 | viewed 0 times

  Stocks rose Wednesday following the Federal Reserve's announcement of the first interest rate increase since 2006. However, stocks fell just two days later. One reason…

• If You Want Security, Pursue Liberty

  Published 14 December 2015 | viewed 0 times

  Judging by his prime-time speech last week, the final year of Barack Obama's presidency will be marked by increased militarism abroad and authoritarianism at home.…

• The War on Terror is Creating More Terror

  Published 30 November 2015 | viewed 0 times

  The interventionists will do anything to prevent Americans from seeing that their foreign policies are perpetuating terrorism and inspiring others to seek to harm us.…

• Who Should Pay For The Syrian Refugees?

  Published 23 November 2015 | viewed 0 times

  Last week the US House dealt a blow to President Obama's plan to resettle 10,000 Syrians fleeing their war-torn homeland. On a vote of 289-137,…

• Paris and What Should Be Done

  Published 16 November 2015 | viewed 0 times

  The horrific attacks in Paris on Friday have, predictably, led to much over-reaction and demands that we do more of the exact things that radicalize…

• Does the Bell Toll for the Fed?

  Published 09 November 2015 | viewed 0 times

  Last week Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen hinted that the Federal Reserve Board will increase interest rates at the board's December meeting. The positive jobs…

• Save The Apologies, Just Stop Promoting War!

  Published 02 November 2015 | viewed 0 times

  Usually when politicians apologize it's because they have been caught doing something wrong, or they are about to be caught. Such was likely the case…

• House Benghazi Hearings: Too Much Too Late

  Published 26 October 2015 | viewed 0 times

  Last week the US House of Representatives called former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to appear before a select committee looking into the attack on…

• Debt Ceiling Debate: Don't Mention Warfare/Welfare State!

  Published 19 October 2015 | viewed 0 times

  The US Treasury's recent announcement that the government will reach the debt ceiling on November 3 means Congress will soon be debating raising the government's…

• Politicians Exploit School Shooting While Ignoring Bombing Victims

  Published 12 October 2015 | viewed 0 times

  Following the recent Oregon school shooting, many politicians rushed to the microphones to call for new gun control laws. President Obama even called on gun…