11/21/08 – Ron Paul – The Scott Horton Show

Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) discusses the expansion of the American empire after the collapse of the Soviet Union, how empires lead to the loss of liberty, security and wealth, and long term prospects of the current financial downturn.

Ron Paul Endorses Third Parties

From The Onion: Former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has refused to endorse Sen. John McCain or Sen. Barack Obama, calling the race a charade and choosing instead to back four independent candidates. What do you think? Sarah Sprague, Landscape Architect "All four? I wish he could be more specific as to how I can waste my vote." Jeff Baldwin, Systems Analyst "That’s it, I’m taking down the Ron Paul sign from my neighbor’s lawn." Sean Leslie, Bus Driver "Are any of his endorsees...

Against Jingoism and Hypocrisy by Ron Paul

Statement before the US House of Representatives, July 30, 2008, on H. RES. 1370, Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately end abuses of the human rights of its citizens Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to this resolution, which is yet another meaningless but provocative condemnation of China. It is this kind of jingoism that has led to such a low opinion of the United States abroad. Certainly I do not condone human rights abuses, wherever they may occur,...