BBC: Giving the US their way in.
Good read on the less-publicized candidates in the American presidential race. Yes, it includes Ron Paul…
No wobbles
Mr Paul got mugged by Rudy Giuliani in a recent debate: he pointed out that America’s global footprint (which he would like to reduce) was responsible for the conditions that led to the terror attacks of 2001.
Republican contenders John McCain, Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney
Key contenders McCain, Giuliani and Romney hog the limelight
He was not excusing the attacks, he was trying to explain them. But Mr Giuliani spotted an opportunity and slapped the congressman down.
But while Mr Giuliani brings his abortion opinions in for a landing - they appear to have been solidified now after some initial fluidity - at least Mr Paul has never wavered on his core beliefs.
Mr Giuliani has said that while he is personally opposed to abortion, he believes women should be able to decide for themselves whether to terminate a pregnancy.
Mr Paul’s beliefs are out of favour with the modern Republican party but they represent a very important strand of American political thought: Mr Paul is a rational believer in freedom.
He is not, we may surmise, a social conservative, who wants the government to take an interest in what is going on in America’s bedrooms.
In fact he does not want the government to take an interest in anything much: he wants it gone from people’s lives.
He does not want American power to be projected around the world because he does not want American power to be vested in Washington. He prefers the notion that local control, local democracy, local power, is the genius of the American way.
Mess with it and you get 9/11.
Mr Paul speaks, at least in part, for many Republicans who feel their party has been hi-jacked in recent years by two groups who do not really speak for them: the religious conservatives and the neo-conservatives.
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Ok everyone, here’s your chance to speak on the abortion issue to a national TV audience.
Henry Rollins (former lead of Black Flag and the Rollins Band) now hosts a talk show on IFC and is looking for someone who can do a good “rant.” If he choses yours, he will put you on the air on IFC (Independent Film Channel) in a big way.
Henry will make someone who does a commentary on one of 11 topics he’s chosen – including abortion - the host of an upcoming “Rollins Show” Marathon on IFC.
Go to ziddio.com/myrollinsrant and record and upload a 30-second video “rant” on one of the topics that Henry has chosen (including abortion rights.) The one he picks will be flown to Los Angeles, meet Henry, and be the host of an upcoming “Rollins Show” Marathon on IFC. All entries will be watched by, and the winner chosen solely by, Henry. He encourages everyone to enter, no matter their side of the issues. He’s looking only for “passion and attitude!”
Entries must be uploaded by July 10.
Check it out: ziddio.com/myrollinsrant
Join us at……..
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/index.php