This book is ron pauls attempt to communicate libertarian ideas to his large group of followers, many of whom are new to libertarianism. Ron paul wisdom quotes on liberty, sound economics, peace. Paul has assembled such a campaign document in his recently released book liberty defined. Since 911, protection of privacy, whether medical, personal or. Ron paul is a physician and twelveterm congressman from texas who ran for president in 2008. Then, in april of 2011, ron paul published his latest book liberty defined, in which he very unfortunately went soft on the immigration issue. Patriotism never demands obedience to the state but rather obedience to the principles of liberty. Jan 27, 2012 while paul states in his book liberty defined that he thinks arizonastyle immigration laws are a bad idea, hes not going to use the power of the federal government to sue the states to try to block the laws or bash them in reports to the united nations human rights commission.
Ron paul, md before the us house of representatives, february 11, 2004 a wise consistency is the foundation of a free society. An advocate of sound money, personal liberty, free markets, and international. Paul decries the welfare state beloved by those on the left, but repeatedly shows that. How many times has ralph waldo emerson been quoted to belittle a consistent philosophy defending. We must have the opportunity to provide them for ourselves, as individuals, as families, as a society, and as a country. But what is especially remarkable are the contents. Liberty defined is just another magnificent book in the long line of thoughtprovoking books and essays by mr. And his 1988 campaign book, freedom under siege is a most read too, especially if you want to learn about his thoughts on conscription e. Vdares washington watcher columnist surveys liberty defined, paul s latest book, and finds a tragic turnaround on immigration. This is excerpted from the introduction of ron paul s liberty defined. An advocate of sound money, personal liberty, free markets, and international peace, he is.
Jun 01, 2015 paul is the author of many books, including end the fed, liberty defined and revolution. Liberty defined is certain to make people on both sides of the leftright political debate uncomfortable. This ebook consists of a summary of the ideas, viewpoints and facts presented by ron paul in his book liberty defined, 50 essential issues that affect our freedom. Paul decries the welfare state beloved by those on. The truth is the budget contains some minor spending cuts, most of which are not even real cuts. There is a politically sound reason for the younger paul not to distance himself too much from dad.
Ron paul s comments, views and written essays, i decided to preorder this book a first in my life. It is very refreshing to read a book by a political candidate which is. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. In his 2011 book liberty defined, paul wrote that the notion. This summary offers a concise overview of the entire book in less than 30 minutes reading time. Ron pauls liberty defined will make people on both. As a 2012 presidential candidate, ron paul attracts increasingly huge crowds of people who also want a return to freedom, peace and prosperity. An excellent collection of essays on major issues relevant for today and explaining how they relate to freedom in general and for us individually. Ron paul is a constitutionalist which he says has been mutated by successive presidents and each change has meant a loss of freedom for the american citizen. Listening to the howls from democrats and the applause from republicans, one would think president trumps proposed fiscal year 2021 budget is a radical assault on the welfare state. Insomuch as ron pauls new book, liberty defined, is not yet released, how can i say that it is a bestseller. He is the chairman of the domestic monetary policy subcommittee, and the author of eight books, including the new york times bestsellers the revolution. Vdares washington watcher columnist surveys liberty defined, pauls latest book, and finds a tragic turnaround on immigration. Liberty defined, by ron paul, new york, grand central publishing, 2011, 352 pages, hardcover.
The book is arranged by topic, alphabetically, to provide an orderly and interesting reading experience. Liberty defined is a great way to understand liberty and libertarianism, still highly recommend 9. These and other controversial opinions have often caused tension with his republican counterparts. On release, it was fifth on amazons bestselling nonfiction books and nineteenth for all books. Todays events are reminiscent of the old testament story of how the israelites demanded a king over gods objection. Along with a lengthy political career as a congressman and presidential candidate, paul has also worked as a respected obstetrician in his home state of texas. In an email to supporters of his pac friday, tom tancredo accused. Liberty defined goodreads meet your next favorite book. Paul has also expressed his opposition to the war on drugs, saying that the governments efforts have actually been a war on doctors.
Liberty defined mises institute nonprofit book store. Liberty defined by ron paul grand central publishing. The term liberty is so commonly used in our country that it has become a mere cliche. Liberty defined was good too, but a little bit of a deeper dive. In terms of political views now, i am like a mix of ron paul and ben shapiro. This is excerpted from the introduction of ron pauls liberty defined. His ambition here is to transcend all of modern political assumptions and. Paul went on to say that it will be more locally controlled, unlike the previous ron paul channel. Madam speaker, for some, patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. The quote came from elie wiesels book one generation after.
The constitution was intended to make the personal views of the. Every topic that one could imagine is there in simple, clear, unambiguous yet subtle writing. As of april 2019, the ron paul liberty report channel has received more than 17 million views on youtube. Ron paul spells out simple solutions and principled. Ron paul america has content from ron paul and his colleagues about individual liberty, noninterventionism and prosperity.
Ron paul is a 12term congressman who advocates the restoration of freedom, liberty, sound money principles and peace. Liberty means to exercise human rights in any manner a person chooses so long as it does not interfere with the exercise of the rights of others. Ron paul spars with newt gingrich over military record duration. For the author, it is nothing less than the golden rule applied to politics, and he uses fifty issues floating around in the sewage tank of american political debate as examples.
Jan 01, 2011 a few weeks ago i read ron pauls liberty, defined, which works out what liberty entails in the 21st century. This means, above all else, keeping government out of our lives. The 50 essential issues that affect our freedom by ron paul 7jul2011 hardcover by a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Join the patriot club and help campaign for liberty fight back against bigspending politicians. The results of liberty are all the things we love, none of which can be finally provided by government. By ron paul a fresno, california waffle restaurant dared to open its doors for business this weekend to the delight of a long line of customers, who waited up to two hours for the privilege of willingly spending their money in a business happy to serve them breakfast on mothers day. Ron paul constitutionally correct for president 2012. Ron paul spells out simple solutions and principled positions on 50 important issues. Ron pauls liberty defined will make people on both sides of the political. First among these is the proposition that rights belong to individuals, not.
For others, it means dissent against a governments abuse o. In liberty defined, the gop presidential candidate elaborates his views on 50 hotbutton issues. Yet everyone knows, or thinks they know, that consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds. By ron paul a fresno, california waffle restaurant dared to open its doors for business this weekend to the delight of a long line of customers, who waited up to two hours for the privilege of willingly spending their money in a. It catalogs key concepts in alphabetical order, with a few pages dedicated to everything from abortion to zionism. With this marvelous and passionate book, ron paul has really made a mark in the.
However this work does not replace in any case ron pauls book. Ron paul presents some of the information he covered in his written testimony to the senate banking committee regarding audit the fed. Paul continued to say it will be produced out of texas, instead of california. He talks about the fed in every book too, but end the. A life in wartime and a future of peace and prosperity the revolution. This means, above all else, keeping government out. In the appendix to his most recent book liberty defined, paul usefully lists the ten principles of a free society. Liberty defined is 50 essays that lay out ron pauls critique of current american policies. They believed that a king would give them peace and security.
Sep 02, 2011 in the appendix to his most recent book liberty defined, paul usefully lists the ten principles of a free society. Ron paul, longtime texas congressman, is running for president in 2012 his views have resonated strongly with voters of all stripes, but many among those who consider themselves fans do not know that his principled philosophy is essentially paleolibertarianism. Liberty defined by ron paul table of contents abortion assassination austrian economics bipartisanship business cycle campsign finance reform capital punsishment cia civil disobedience conscription demagogues. This c rating again placed him as the third best candidate on the immigration issue, this time behind tim pawlenty and michele bachmann. For decades he has championed the cause of liberty and sound monetary and geopolitical policy. All in all, this is still an excellent and vivid read. Mar 09, 2015 paul has also expressed his opposition to the war on drugs, saying that the governments efforts have actually been a war on doctors. Liberty defined by ron paul table of contents abortion assassination austrian economics bipartisanship business cycle campsign finance reform capital punsishment cia civil disobedience conscription demagogues democracy discrimination edcuation. Ron paul liberty defined paperback book libertarian country. He has devoted his political career to the defense of individual liberty, sound money, and a noninterventionist foreign policy. Apr 19, 2011 liberty defined, by ron paul, new york, grand central publishing, 2011, 352 pages, hardcover. Thats my prediction, and im willing to make some wagers on it if anyone cares.
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