Let Us Set a Different Course
January 3, 2012
TEXAS CONGRESSMAN RON PAUL, like Dixie herself, extends to the United States an alternative pattern to the misguided, broken notions that have plagued it throughout the modern era. Mr. Paul’s ideas are not new. They are shaped by the perspectives and principles possessed by America’s Founders and the authors of the federal Constitution. He is the best choice for president in 2012.
We heartily agree with Ron Paul with regards to the poisonous effect that the Federal Reserve has had on our monetary policy. Opposition to a national bank has deep roots in American history, and it is telling that such a position has been relegated to the fringe of public discourse. It is imperative to our present economic health to retreat from the 20th Century ideas about currency that was never truly sustainable even when it took hold.
We heartily agree with Ron Paul with regard to limiting the federal government. Mr. Paul’s proposals to cut government have been the boldest and most refreshing of any of the candidates vying for the Republican nomination. A minimalist approach, such as has been proposed by former governor Mitt Romney, will fail as it has in the past.
On foreign policy, we yet again agree with Ron Paul. Mr. Paul does not propose authentic isolationism, but an end to an empire that has military bases over the entire world and has involved us in virtually every foreign entanglement imaginable. Mr. Paul seeks to restore the wisdom of George Washington’s farewell address to our foreign policy. Back when we were truly a republic, this was not only plausible, but universally lauded. Why it is so radical and roundly criticized now is astonishing.
The time has likely past for a candidate such as Ron Paul to rise to the presidency of the United States. But the fact that the discussion is even taking place is encouraging. We suspect most Americans do not possess the foresight or historical perspective to make the choice, but we can hope.
January 7, 2012 at 8:03 am
Not your best work. A Paul presidency would unleash homosexuality, pologamy, and just give validation to mothers having children out of wedlock. A federal bank is essential to American prosperity–with the first bank of America Hamilton was able to pay down the national debt in twenty five years. Jackson’s personal vindictiveness was a prime factor in shutting down the second bank. This led to a recession. If the South had its own capital
markets–we might have done better during the war. And you know in your heart the damn foreigners need governing.
January 7, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Jason, I have a couple of questions for your fiance. Why does she prefer Cato the Elder? A personal inclination, or does she detect certain defects in his great-grandson’s career and character? I would also like her opinion on which bible concordance best reflects the greek used in the bible. I have a former student who is having hard time picking between different ones when it comes to references to hell. Some concordances are telling her specific references mean firey pit while others translate it as grave.