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01-08-2008, 04:51 PM
Why Does The Establishment Hate Ron Paul?
By Chuck Baldwin
January 8, 2008
What is it about Ron Paul that the Establishment finds so disturbing?
This is a man who perhaps personifies Christian character and integrity,
American patriotism, and family values more than any other public figure.
Ron Paul is a committed family man whose marriage to Carol has lasted for
more than 50 years. He is a lover of families and children. As an OB/GYN
physician, Dr. Paul has delivered more than 4,000 babies into this world.
His life demonstrates a commitment to life and marriage.
Furthermore, Ron Paul's devotion to Christ is very personal and deep.
Unlike many politicians (especially in the Republican Party), Ron Paul
does not wear his religion on his sleeve. He doesn't need to. Anyone who
knows him knows his faith is exhibited on a daily basis. His life and
family are testaments to his Christian faith.
Beyond that, Ron Paul's record in Congress is so unblemished, so honest,
so full of integrity that it is difficult to describe. This is a man who
actually takes his oath to the Constitution (an oath every congressman,
senator, and President also takes--but then ignores) seriously. So much
so that he has never voted to raise taxes, never voted for an unbalanced
budget, never voted for a congressional pay raise, never voted for a
federal restriction on gun ownership, and never voted to increase the
power of the executive branch of the federal government.
In addition, Ron Paul has never taken a government-paid junket. Even
though he is a 10-term congressman, he is not accepting a government
pension. He also returns a portion of his office budget every year to the
taxpayers. No wonder Ron Paul was declared to be the "Taxpayer's Best
Friend."
Now, how in the name of common sense can a man such as Ron Paul be hated?
Maybe it is because he is a man of integrity and honesty. Remember, our
Lord said that men who love darkness hate the light. And if there is a
word that describes the Establishment in America today, it is DARKNESS.
Name it: the establishment Democrat and Republican Parties, the
establishment media, the establishment financial institutions, and even
the establishment churches all seem to be run by people who exude the
power of darkness. It should not surprise us, therefore, when a man
arises who personifies the light of integrity and honesty, that the
powers that be should hate him--and hate Ron Paul they do.
Conservative Republican Ron Paul is loathed as much by members of his own
party as he is by liberal Democrats. Even though he is the epitome of a
Christian gentleman, Ron Paul is despised by Christians and pastors as
much as he is by pagans--maybe more. The media despises him--especially
Fox News. The so-called conservative Fox News celebrity Sean Hannity
practically goes ballistic at the mere mention of Dr. Paul's name.
Ron Paul has been categorized with the Ku Klux Klan, brothel owners, and
Skin Heads. He has been called practically every name in the book.
Conservatives and liberals alike rail against Dr. Paul in a manner never
seen before in modern politics. Again, why does the Establishment hate
him so much? I'll tell you why.
The Establishment hates Ron Paul because his honesty and integrity expose
the rest of them for the moral reprobates they are. Their own conscience
cannot bear the sight of him. His very presence condemns them. Their
personal greed and ambition cringe at the very thought of Ron Paul. If
Dr. Paul became President, the Gig would be up! It would be Wyatt Earp
and Doc Holliday at Tombstone all over again. They know it, and they will
fight like mad to keep their corrupt stranglehold on American politics.
Another reason the Establishment hates Ron Paul is because he is a true
American--and there are not very many true Americans left in Washington,
D.C., these days. You see, Ron Paul has read and studied American
history. He understands constitutional government. He knows what real
money is--and is not. As historian and author Thomas DiLorenzo said, Ron
Paul is a modern-day Thomas Jefferson. (See his column at:
http://www.lewrockwell.com/dilorenzo/dilorenzo137.html )
Unfortunately, most of what we have in Washington, D.C., these days (in
both parties) is a bunch of internationalists who cannot see past their
own selfish interests. They are consumed with greed and power. They are
slaves to Big Business and special interest groups. They are petty,
shallow hirelings who care nothing for constitutional government, the
principles of liberty, or the American people. To them, Ron Paul
represents everything they hate: limited government, freedom,
selflessness, humility, and integrity.
Furthermore, Ron Paul is not interested in creating a world empire.
Neither is he a warmonger. He would squash the burgeoning New World Order
in its tracks--and the globalists ensconced in Washington and New York
City know it.
There is only one Presidential candidate who would bring a modern-day
revolution to Washington, D.C., and it is not Barack Obama or Mike
Huckabee. It is Ron Paul. Obama and Huckabee--along with the rest of the
Democrat and Republican contenders--are only more of the same. The same
Nanny State, the same unconstitutional laws and regulations, the same
advances toward global government, the same attacks against individual
liberties, the same arrogance, the same hypocrisy, the same social
programs, the same back-breaking taxes, the same jack-booted federal
police tactics, the same IRS, the same lobbyists, and the same corrupt
Washington politics.
That the Establishment would hate Ron Paul should not surprise us. It
does not even surprise me that many pastors and Christians despise Ron
Paul. (After all, many of them still worship at the altar of George W.
Bush.) What is yet to be seen is, How will the American people receive
him? His strong showing in Iowa surprised most of the "experts." I
believe he will do even better in New Hampshire today. How Dr. Paul's
campaign fares in future primaries is still to be seen.
Should Ron Paul fail in his bid to become the Republican Party's
Presidential nominee, I believe it is critically important that he
continue his bid as a Third Party candidate. His campaign is more than a
campaign--it is a movement. People by the thousands and money by the
millions is pouring in, and it will continue to pour in all the way to
the general election. It is essential that Ron Paul stays in the race all
the way to November.
Remember, when Abraham Lincoln won in 1860, there were four strong
Presidential candidates, and Lincoln won with just 39% of the popular
vote. With New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg seriously considering an
independent bid for the White House, and if Ron Paul, likewise, runs as a
Third Party candidate, 2008 could see another race with four strong
Presidential contenders. In such a case, anything is possible--including
a Ron Paul victory.
The fact is, Ron Paul does not need the support of the Establishment to
win. With God's help--and with the help of millions of fed-up and
tireless average Joes--anything is possible. Anything.
Here is another thing: the fact that the Establishment hates Ron Paul so
much must mean that there is ample reason for ordinary people like you
and me to love him!
Chuck Baldwin Live
P.O. Box 37070
Pensacola, Florida 32526
This column is archived at
http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/c200..._20080108.html
By Chuck Baldwin
January 8, 2008
What is it about Ron Paul that the Establishment finds so disturbing?
This is a man who perhaps personifies Christian character and integrity,
American patriotism, and family values more than any other public figure.
Ron Paul is a committed family man whose marriage to Carol has lasted for
more than 50 years. He is a lover of families and children. As an OB/GYN
physician, Dr. Paul has delivered more than 4,000 babies into this world.
His life demonstrates a commitment to life and marriage.
Furthermore, Ron Paul's devotion to Christ is very personal and deep.
Unlike many politicians (especially in the Republican Party), Ron Paul
does not wear his religion on his sleeve. He doesn't need to. Anyone who
knows him knows his faith is exhibited on a daily basis. His life and
family are testaments to his Christian faith.
Beyond that, Ron Paul's record in Congress is so unblemished, so honest,
so full of integrity that it is difficult to describe. This is a man who
actually takes his oath to the Constitution (an oath every congressman,
senator, and President also takes--but then ignores) seriously. So much
so that he has never voted to raise taxes, never voted for an unbalanced
budget, never voted for a congressional pay raise, never voted for a
federal restriction on gun ownership, and never voted to increase the
power of the executive branch of the federal government.
In addition, Ron Paul has never taken a government-paid junket. Even
though he is a 10-term congressman, he is not accepting a government
pension. He also returns a portion of his office budget every year to the
taxpayers. No wonder Ron Paul was declared to be the "Taxpayer's Best
Friend."
Now, how in the name of common sense can a man such as Ron Paul be hated?
Maybe it is because he is a man of integrity and honesty. Remember, our
Lord said that men who love darkness hate the light. And if there is a
word that describes the Establishment in America today, it is DARKNESS.
Name it: the establishment Democrat and Republican Parties, the
establishment media, the establishment financial institutions, and even
the establishment churches all seem to be run by people who exude the
power of darkness. It should not surprise us, therefore, when a man
arises who personifies the light of integrity and honesty, that the
powers that be should hate him--and hate Ron Paul they do.
Conservative Republican Ron Paul is loathed as much by members of his own
party as he is by liberal Democrats. Even though he is the epitome of a
Christian gentleman, Ron Paul is despised by Christians and pastors as
much as he is by pagans--maybe more. The media despises him--especially
Fox News. The so-called conservative Fox News celebrity Sean Hannity
practically goes ballistic at the mere mention of Dr. Paul's name.
Ron Paul has been categorized with the Ku Klux Klan, brothel owners, and
Skin Heads. He has been called practically every name in the book.
Conservatives and liberals alike rail against Dr. Paul in a manner never
seen before in modern politics. Again, why does the Establishment hate
him so much? I'll tell you why.
The Establishment hates Ron Paul because his honesty and integrity expose
the rest of them for the moral reprobates they are. Their own conscience
cannot bear the sight of him. His very presence condemns them. Their
personal greed and ambition cringe at the very thought of Ron Paul. If
Dr. Paul became President, the Gig would be up! It would be Wyatt Earp
and Doc Holliday at Tombstone all over again. They know it, and they will
fight like mad to keep their corrupt stranglehold on American politics.
Another reason the Establishment hates Ron Paul is because he is a true
American--and there are not very many true Americans left in Washington,
D.C., these days. You see, Ron Paul has read and studied American
history. He understands constitutional government. He knows what real
money is--and is not. As historian and author Thomas DiLorenzo said, Ron
Paul is a modern-day Thomas Jefferson. (See his column at:
http://www.lewrockwell.com/dilorenzo/dilorenzo137.html )
Unfortunately, most of what we have in Washington, D.C., these days (in
both parties) is a bunch of internationalists who cannot see past their
own selfish interests. They are consumed with greed and power. They are
slaves to Big Business and special interest groups. They are petty,
shallow hirelings who care nothing for constitutional government, the
principles of liberty, or the American people. To them, Ron Paul
represents everything they hate: limited government, freedom,
selflessness, humility, and integrity.
Furthermore, Ron Paul is not interested in creating a world empire.
Neither is he a warmonger. He would squash the burgeoning New World Order
in its tracks--and the globalists ensconced in Washington and New York
City know it.
There is only one Presidential candidate who would bring a modern-day
revolution to Washington, D.C., and it is not Barack Obama or Mike
Huckabee. It is Ron Paul. Obama and Huckabee--along with the rest of the
Democrat and Republican contenders--are only more of the same. The same
Nanny State, the same unconstitutional laws and regulations, the same
advances toward global government, the same attacks against individual
liberties, the same arrogance, the same hypocrisy, the same social
programs, the same back-breaking taxes, the same jack-booted federal
police tactics, the same IRS, the same lobbyists, and the same corrupt
Washington politics.
That the Establishment would hate Ron Paul should not surprise us. It
does not even surprise me that many pastors and Christians despise Ron
Paul. (After all, many of them still worship at the altar of George W.
Bush.) What is yet to be seen is, How will the American people receive
him? His strong showing in Iowa surprised most of the "experts." I
believe he will do even better in New Hampshire today. How Dr. Paul's
campaign fares in future primaries is still to be seen.
Should Ron Paul fail in his bid to become the Republican Party's
Presidential nominee, I believe it is critically important that he
continue his bid as a Third Party candidate. His campaign is more than a
campaign--it is a movement. People by the thousands and money by the
millions is pouring in, and it will continue to pour in all the way to
the general election. It is essential that Ron Paul stays in the race all
the way to November.
Remember, when Abraham Lincoln won in 1860, there were four strong
Presidential candidates, and Lincoln won with just 39% of the popular
vote. With New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg seriously considering an
independent bid for the White House, and if Ron Paul, likewise, runs as a
Third Party candidate, 2008 could see another race with four strong
Presidential contenders. In such a case, anything is possible--including
a Ron Paul victory.
The fact is, Ron Paul does not need the support of the Establishment to
win. With God's help--and with the help of millions of fed-up and
tireless average Joes--anything is possible. Anything.
Here is another thing: the fact that the Establishment hates Ron Paul so
much must mean that there is ample reason for ordinary people like you
and me to love him!
Chuck Baldwin Live
P.O. Box 37070
Pensacola, Florida 32526
This column is archived at
http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/c200..._20080108.html