I spend six minutes outlining some key principles that should inform our thinking.
The Brainwashed Refrain: “Ron Paul Is Crazy”
What they really mean, of course, is that Ron Paul defies political categories and takes positions outside the continuum from Hillary Clinton to Mitt Romney, and people whose minds have been formed in the ideological prison camps we call public schools cannot abide unapproved opinions. … Read More
My GOP Experience
Last weekend I spoke on my new book Rollback at an annual dinner held by the Gallatin Republicans in Montana. Present were Montana’s one U.S. congressman, five gubernatorial candidates, an attorney general candidate, and other figures of influence within the party. There is a considerable Ron… Read More
Futility and the War on Drugs
I used to support the War on Drugs before I knew any better.
College Conspiracy
I am watching this video right now. It looks very good. It decimates the myths of college, success, government aid — the whole propaganda kit and kaboodle.
Ron Paul: Will Have Best Campaign Team Possible
I see no reason not to take Dr. Paul at his word when he writes, in his most recent appeal, “We will build the strongest team we possibly can and execute the best, most professional effort in our power.” This is an encouraging note of… Read More
Woods in Montana This Saturday
Newt Gingrich, Weasel
Check out Bob Wenzel’s brief but very sharp analysis of Newt Gingrich’s weasel platform that avoids discussing spending cuts on the grounds that first we have to get things moving again, etc. All I would add to Bob’s analysis is what I wrote about Gingrich in Rollback : his record is horrendous. Of… Read More
Ron Paul and the Age Issue
Ronald Reagan had to deal with the so-called age issue in 1984. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it come up in a future GOP presidential debate in connection with Ron Paul. How should he answer? That’s for him to decide, of course, though he’ll… Read More
The Ron Paul Moneybomb
The Ron Paul Debate Day Moneybomb has raised just over $1 million, a very substantial achievement. The initial goal was $2 million. One thing that would help fundraising substantially is some kind of indication that the money will be better spent this time. Many people… Read More