Pastor Pleads The Case for Ron Paul

The religious right is dithering, trying to decide between a host of Republican candidates, both announced and assumed. One name they seem to overlook is Ron Paul. 

Talk show host and Baptist Pastor Chuck Baldwin ponders the reasons:
 

Evangelical Christians are already beginning the process of selecting the Republican presidential candidate whom they can anoint as their successor to George W. Bush. Somehow, evangelicals have this deluded idea that President Bush is one of them. How they came to this delusion both fascinates and escapes me. Bush is anything but one of them. However, most evangelicals believe he is, and today it seems that illusion is greater than reality, anyway. Bush proves that more than anyone I have ever known. But enough about Bush. 

The question burning in the minds of evangelicals today is: Which Republican candidate for president will we anoint? There are several possibilities, but apparently Congressman Ron Paul is not one of them. 

For example, Jerry Falwell's widely distributed National Liberty Journal, in its March 2007 edition, had a major section entitled "Campaign 2008-Identifying the Republican Presidential Candidates." A total of ten Republicans made the Journal's list. The ten listed were Sen. Sam Brownback, Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani, Sen. Chuck Hagel, Gov. Mike Huckabee, Rep. Duncan Hunter, Sen. John McCain, Gov. George Pataki, Gov. Mitt Romney, and Rep. Tom Tancredo. 

However, even though Rep. Ron Paul has also formed a presidential exploratory committee (something Gingrich has not even done yet), his name was conspicuously absent from Falwell's list. Why is this? Why do evangelicals ignore Ron Paul? 

Ron Paul received his Bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College. He received his MD from Duke University. He began his OB/GYN career in 1968. He was also an Air Force Captain and a member of the Air National Guard. 

Ron Paul has served as a conservative congressman from Texas for over 16 years. He currently has a 100% rating from The Conservative Index, which is probably the most relevant and accurate reflection of a congressman's true conservative record out there. 

Furthermore, unlike most Republicans, Paul's commitment to the life issue is more than rhetoric. For example, during the 2005 congressional session, Rep. Paul introduced H.R. 776, entitled the "Sanctity of Life Act of 2005." 

Had it passed, H.R. 776 would have recognized the personhood of all unborn babies by declaring, "human life shall be deemed to exist from conception." The bill also recognized the authority of each State to protect the lives of unborn children. In addition, H.R. 776 would have removed abortion from the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, thereby nullifying the Roe v Wade decision, and would have denied funding for abortion providers. In plain language, H.R. 776 would have ended abortion on demand. (It is more than interesting to me that none of the evangelicals' pet politicians, including George W. Bush, even bothered to support Paul's pro-life bill.) (ed. If I'm not mistaken, reversing Roe v. Wade would simply put the question of abortion back in the hands of the states.)

In addition, Ron Paul has been the most outspoken defender of constitutional government in the entire congress-bar none. He has often stood virtually alone against federal abuse of power, corruption, and big government. 

Currently, Ron Paul is one of only a handful of congressmen that dares speak out against the emerging North American Union, NAFTA superhighway, and the Security and Prosperity Partnership agreement, all of which are being promoted by the White House in concert with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). 

Speaking of the CFR, two of the U.S. senators listed as presidential candidates in Jerry Falwell's Liberty Journal, Chuck Hagel and John McCain, are current members of the CFR. 

For his entire political career, Ron Paul has served foursquare upon the principles of constitutional (limited) government, less taxation, right to life, and personal liberty. Ron Paul is a conservative's conservative, a principled constitutionalist of the finest order. How is it, then, that Jerry Falwell and other evangelicals ignore him? 

The answer to the above question is not easy to determine. Maybe today's evangelicals are more concerned about being accepted by the GOP establishment than they are supporting principled, conservative candidates. After all, Paul's willingness to openly oppose his own party has caused him to be blacklisted by party loyalists and apologists. Therefore, it might be that our illustrious evangelical leaders are unwilling to be identified with Paul lest they share the same ostracism. 

Another reason might be that today's evangelicals are extremely shallow in their discernment. They seem to love Republican candidates who wear religion on their sleeve. Whether the candidate walks the walk does not seem to matter near as much as whether he talks the talk. 

Hence, evangelicals are already warming up to John McCain, Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, and even to Rudy Giuliani. Falwell's National Liberty Journal (NLJ) calls Gingrich "a true American statesman." McCain is called "pro-life." Already, McCain has spoken for Dr. Falwell at his Liberty University. (Don't be surprised if Falwell becomes one of McCain's strongest proponents.) The NLJ quotes Evangelicals for Mitt as saying, "Gov. Romney . . . shares our values." Of Giuliani, NLJ states, "On issues such as national security, battling terrorism and combating crime, Mr. Giuliani is very popular with conservatives." 

However, the truth is, neither Gingrich, Giuliani, Romney, nor McCain deserves the support of principled conservatives. Each of these men has numerous examples of failure and compromise of essential conservative values. 

Another trap evangelicals seem to fall into is the puerile desire to "pick a winner." Wanting to be sure that they are seen dancing with the last man on the floor, evangelicals are trying to figure out who that man will be so as to be ready to receive their invitation to the dance. And since they don't expect to see Ron Paul issuing dance invitations, they have already written him off. 

However, rather than letting themselves be used as dupes by the GOP machine, if America's evangelicals would determine to stand on principle by supporting only those candidates who most courageously champion our principles (regardless of their popularity, or lack thereof, with the Republican hierarchy), they might actually be able to bring real change to American politics.

As it is, evangelicals continue to call George W. Bush "one of us," they continue to drink Kool Aid from the faucet of Republican propaganda, and they continue to ignore Ron Paul. 

© Chuck Baldwin

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Comments

[Mr. Bevill]

I've known of congressman Paul since '76 ,and he is the ONLY one, as President that would adhere to our constitution, like it used to be, as law of the land.
I'm so happy to hear he'll be campaigning for the white house as a republican. Will help anyway I can!

[PC]

Even though I donated last night, you've inspired me to donate again today! In fact, instead of once a month, I'm going to go to an "every Friday" donation schedule!

[Bro. Butch]

Millions A Month For The Ron Paul Campaign

Money is the life blood of a campaign. If you want Ron Paul to get his message out, each of us must do the most important thing we can do for this campaign. We must donate to his campaign and ask others to do the same ! Big money is needed to win this primary election. As reported in The Tampa Tribune ( Later Primaries Meant More Wiggle Room In the past, lesser-known candidates could use a win or even a good showing in one state to build momentum and generate fundraising for the next battle.Now a score of states, including Florida, are moving their primaries or caucuses to the first Tuesday in February. As a result, candidates will have to campaign in many states at once. That means they will have to raise enough money for a multistate campaign before the primary season begins - during this calendar year. Estimates vary, but one figure is widely cited: "You've got to be able to raise $100 million," Martinez said. "If you don't do that, you can't play." Some call this development unhealthy, noting that some past presidents - John Kennedy, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton are the ones usually cited - might not have even won their nominations under a front-loaded system.Carter rose from relative obscurity through the primary system.Clinton benefited from an early Florida straw poll, which put him among the top contenders, and a second-place finish in New Hampshire. But he didn't become the front-runner until Super Tuesday, March 10, 1992, which included half a dozen Southern primaries. In the 2008 race, three Democrats have dropped out even as the race is getting under way: former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner and Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh, who were Buckhorn's favorites, plus former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack.All three tended to attract centrist or conservative Democrats."The reality is that Obama, Clinton and Edwards suck all the air out of the room," Buckhorn said.
Vilsack specifically cited primary front-loading."With other states moving up the calendar, the premium on money became more compelling," he told reporters. "At the end of the day, it's not about hard work or effort or good ideas; it's about money. We just didn't have enough time to talk to enough people to raise the resources.)
As reported in USA Today the former prosecutor from NYC is in the process of attempting to raise $100 million. Clinton raised over $1 million on the net last week. Richardson raised $2 million at one event. Romney has raised $3 million in Utah alone.
It will take alot of money to win, but the money can be raised for Ron Paul also. Federal Law states an individual may give $2300 per federal election. You may give this amount before the covention and this amount after the convention to the nominee. Some of you out there can give this to the Ron Paul campaign right now (today). Do it !! Some of you have a spouse or lover who can give this much also, Do it ! Some of you might not have that much to spare, but you can give $230 per month for ten months or $115 for the next 20 months. Do it !!! What ever you can spare per month do it! Ask friends, relatives and co~workers etc.to donate also.
Don/t give until it hurts, GIVE UNTIL IT FEELS GOOD !!!!!!
Ron Paul will take the message as far as we finacially support him to carry it, all the way to the convention and hopefully on to the White House. He will be out there for each of US that support him. Let/s DO IT !!!
Go to: Ron Paul.org and DONATE today. While there, go to his congressional site and check out the campaign store and his radio ads, etc. They can put out some good professional ads if we support him with the money so he can get the ads before the public.
The big money mentioned above may seem daunting to some of you. But look at it this way, if just 45,000 people out of 280 plus million people in the U.S. (just 45,000 now) gave Ron the maximum contribution he would have well over $100 million. Enough to bypass the national media if necessary and advertise directly to the people.

>>>>***** $230 per month for ten months to rescue your nation. It/s WELL WORTH IT !!!! Will you please start today???!!!!****<<<<<

A recent ABC/ poll stated 70% of the NH voters doesn/t know anything about Ron. He needs money now to get his ads up in NH and the other early primary/caucus states in which the campaign has to compete in less than a year from now. He needs the ads up now so the people will get to know him. I think they could just modify some of his cong. campaign ads for the Pres. race and they would fly in NH. They would garner alot of support in all the country..
With the money to put up a professional campaign Ron will start to show up in the polls. When he starts to show in the polls his support will start to snowball and grow larger. When that happens the media will be forced to cover him. It requires money to take the fight to the socialist, so please give what you can today.
I met Ron Paul back in 88. He is honest. I don’t know another politician in this world I could say that about. I understand he is fiscally reponsible with campaign funds too. In other words we will get BANG for our contribution bucks !
Folks we are living in dangerous times. I/m not talking about terrorism. I/m talking about our own Gov/t. We need Ron Paul and he needs our help.
Go to: RONPAUL.ORG today and donate whatever amount you can. GIVE UNTIL IT FEELS GOOD !!!!

*** The next time you go to your doctor ask them if they belong to "PHYSICIANS FOR DR. RON PAUL". Tell them you think it's time we had a doc in charge in the white house, don/t they think so too? Tell them to check out RONPAUL.ORG to learn more and tell them to send him a contribution !!!

Keep your powder dry !! I hope you don't have to use it...........