August 2009
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By RonPaul.com on August 31, 2009
In his latest column Ron Paul predicts that one way or another, the days of Fed autonomy are coming to an end, as they should. The Federal Reserve has demonstrated over and over again that it is a highly antiquated, unabashedly monopolistic and openly politicized creature. Its chairman, Ben Bernanke, is the politician’s best friend [...]
Posted in Federal Reserve, Ron Paul's Writings, Texas Straight Talk | Tagged Audit the Fed, Ben Bernanke, Dollar, End the Fed, HR 1207 |
By RonPaul.com on August 31, 2009
Order Ron Paul’s Latest Book, End The Fed, Now! In the post-meltdown world, it is irresponsible, ineffective, and ultimately useless to have a serious economic debate without considering and challenging the role of the Federal Reserve. Most people think of the Fed as an indispensable institution without which the country’s economy could not properly function. [...]
Posted in Federal Reserve, Ron Paul's Writings | Tagged Book, End the Fed |
By RonPaul.com on August 31, 2009
Here’s an updated transcript of what Barney Frank really said about Ron Paul’s HR 1207 (also see Misinformation Alert: Barney Frank Never Said That HR 1207 Will Pass In October). Audience: Okay, hi, Mr. Frank, thank you for coming. I was just going to mention of something that I’ve noticed people and blogs talking about [...]
Posted in Federal Reserve, Ron Paul's Legislation | Tagged Audit the Fed, Barney Frank, HR 1207 |
By RonPaul.com on August 31, 2009
Date: 8/26/2009 Channel: FOX 26 – KRIV Transcript FeMale News Anchor: Well, Congressman Ron Paul is with us this morning. Thank you so much for coming. Ron Paul: Good morning, good morning. FeMale News Anchor: Thank you. I know that you were here to talk about healthcare reform and we are definitely going to talk [...]
Posted in Health Care, Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged KRIV, Ted Kennedy |
By RonPaul.com on August 28, 2009
Missing Sentence in Transcript Causes Premature HR 1207 Victory Celebration Several blogs and forums reported during the past 24 hours that Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank, said that Ron Paul’s bill to audit the Federal Reserve, HR 1207, will pass in October. Incorrect Reports about Barney Frank’s Statement on HR 1207 [...]
Posted in Federal Reserve, Ron Paul's Legislation | Tagged Audit the Fed, Barney Frank, HR 1207 |
By RonPaul.com on August 27, 2009
In this interview with Wall Street Journal Deputy Managing Editor Alan Murray, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner answered questions submitted by users of Digg.com. One of the most popular topics was Ron Paul’s bill to audit the Federal Reserve. Tim Geithner: “There are certain things about what the Fed does that you need to make sure [...]
Posted in Federal Reserve, Ron Paul's Legislation | Tagged Audit the Fed, HR 1207, Timothy Geithner |
By RonPaul.com on August 27, 2009
Last week Ron Paul sat down with his old friend Lew Rockwell to discuss Obamacare, liberty, the swine flu, and the dangers of big government. Date: 8/18/2009 Transcript Lew Rockwell: Around these days it seems like the hot issue is Obama’s socialized medical bill or do we call it a fascist medical bill or interventionist [...]
Posted in Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged Big Government, Lew Rockwell, Obamacare, Socialized Healthcare, Swine Flu |
By RonPaul.com on August 24, 2009
Last Friday, Ron Paul talked about the prospects and challenges of getting HR 1207 passed, and what we can do to make it happen. Event: John Birch Society Luncheon Location: Houston, TX Date: August 21, 2009 Transcript Part 1: Even Welfare State Supporters Realize That The System Isn’t Viable Ron Paul: Mr. Ron Paul: Thank [...]
Posted in Ron Paul's Speeches, Uncategorized | Tagged Audit the Fed, HR 1207, John Birch Society |
By RonPaul.com on August 24, 2009
Is Congress just a decadent caricature of its former self, timidly executing the secret orders of the hidden elite? Sometimes it appears that way, especially when congressmen and women obediently vote on a bill without reading it and without having had the opportunity to do so, as it was made available just hours before. Ron [...]
Posted in Ron Paul in Congress, Ron Paul's Legislation, Ron Paul's Writings, Texas Straight Talk | Tagged Congress, HR 216 |
By RonPaul.com on August 21, 2009
Show: Anderson Cooper 360° Host: Anderson Cooper Date: August 20, 2009 Transcript Anderson Cooper: We talked about the president’s moves with former Republican presidential candidate and congressman, Ron Paul, earlier today. Congressman Paul, thanks for being with us. I want to play you something that President Obama said today on Michael Smerconish’s Radio Show. Listen. [...]
Posted in Health Care, Ron Paul's Interviews |
By RonPaul.com on August 20, 2009
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Posted in Rand Paul | Tagged money bomb |