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For Immediate Release
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Libertarian Party Congratulates President Barack Obama
America's Third-Largest Political Party Comments on Obama's Inauguration as the 44th President of the United States
“Congratulations to President Barack Obama on his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States," says Libertarian Party National Chairman William Redpath. "I think all Americans ultimately want what libertarians want—peace, prosperity and freedom. If President Obama and the 111th and 112th Congresses succeed in bringing us all that, they will truly be heroes to this nation."
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Libertarian Party Congratulates President Barack Obama
America's Third-Largest Political Party Comments on Obama's Inauguration as the 44th President of the United States
“Congratulations to President Barack Obama on his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States," says Libertarian Party National Chairman William Redpath. "I think all Americans ultimately want what libertarians want—peace, prosperity and freedom. If President Obama and the 111th and 112th Congresses succeed in bringing us all that, they will truly be heroes to this nation."
“However, because so many people, including libertarians, are skeptical that they will do so with the current and proposed public policies," says Redpath, "the Libertarian Party will continue to exist and grow, and propose and diligently work for the policies that we think will bring this nation peace, prosperity and freedom.”
“I hope President Obama is extremely serious about terminating government programs that are found to be ineffective, as he stated in his inaugural address," Redpath continues. "He’ll have to be to succeed in doing that. If fair judgments are made about all federal government programs, we should see a reduction in the size of the federal government that the Republican Party was never able to achieve.”
“I also was heartened to see President Obama speak of respect for market economies and responsibility to oneself before responsibility to the nation and the world," says Redpath. "But, to induce the American people to be more responsible, they will need to be given more freedom from government coercion. Responsibility and freedom are the two sides of the same coin.”
“President Obama has distinguished himself as a great orator, and in that regard, I respectfully ask him to do one thing: not to cheapen the word ‘freedom,’ as so many of his predecessors have done. While I am not suggesting that the United States become something other than a democratic republic, past presidents have suggested that because we have a democracy that we are 'free.' Freedom means living one’s life as one chooses, as long as one does not harm other people or their property, and the simple existence of democracy does not guarantee that. Only proper public policies will," Redpath explains.
“If President Obama pursues policies of economic freedom, which is the historical fundamental reason for this world’s prosperity, and personal freedom, we will have a prosperous, harmonious and just society—and he would go down as a great President,” says Redpath.
For more information on this issue, or to arrange an interview with the Libertarian Party, please email Andrew Davis at andrew.davis@lp.org, or call (202) 731-0002.
The Libertarian Party is America's third-largest political party, founded in 1971 as an alternative to the two main political parties. You can find more information on the Libertarian Party by visiting www.LP.org. The Libertarian Party proudly stands for smaller government, lower taxes and more freedom.
“I hope President Obama is extremely serious about terminating government programs that are found to be ineffective, as he stated in his inaugural address," Redpath continues. "He’ll have to be to succeed in doing that. If fair judgments are made about all federal government programs, we should see a reduction in the size of the federal government that the Republican Party was never able to achieve.”
“I also was heartened to see President Obama speak of respect for market economies and responsibility to oneself before responsibility to the nation and the world," says Redpath. "But, to induce the American people to be more responsible, they will need to be given more freedom from government coercion. Responsibility and freedom are the two sides of the same coin.”
“President Obama has distinguished himself as a great orator, and in that regard, I respectfully ask him to do one thing: not to cheapen the word ‘freedom,’ as so many of his predecessors have done. While I am not suggesting that the United States become something other than a democratic republic, past presidents have suggested that because we have a democracy that we are 'free.' Freedom means living one’s life as one chooses, as long as one does not harm other people or their property, and the simple existence of democracy does not guarantee that. Only proper public policies will," Redpath explains.
“If President Obama pursues policies of economic freedom, which is the historical fundamental reason for this world’s prosperity, and personal freedom, we will have a prosperous, harmonious and just society—and he would go down as a great President,” says Redpath.
For more information on this issue, or to arrange an interview with the Libertarian Party, please email Andrew Davis at andrew.davis@lp.org, or call (202) 731-0002.
The Libertarian Party is America's third-largest political party, founded in 1971 as an alternative to the two main political parties. You can find more information on the Libertarian Party by visiting www.LP.org. The Libertarian Party proudly stands for smaller government, lower taxes and more freedom.
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Ron Paul: Obama Will Massively Increase Government
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Texas Congressman Ron Paul has warned that the new Obama administration will massively increase the size of the federal government and will use the threat of impending financial collapse as justification to do so.
“If we go along with the system held together, he’s going to massively increase the government.” Paul said.
“I think the big thing right now which is progressing as it has been for years, and even more so now, is not so much that Obama is going to present socialism in the Soviet style, where government ownership is always going to be this business arrangement between big business and big government.” Paul explained.
“What he is saying is that Capitalism, the gold standard, freedom has failed, so therefore we need big government. And just look, do you think the businessman is resisting that? No, the businessman is begging to be partners.” The Congressman added.
The Congressman explained that Obama in fact endorsed the unlimited growth of government during his inauguration speech when he stated:
Texas Congressman Ron Paul has warned that the new Obama administration will massively increase the size of the federal government and will use the threat of impending financial collapse as justification to do so.
“If we go along with the system held together, he’s going to massively increase the government.” Paul said.
“I think the big thing right now which is progressing as it has been for years, and even more so now, is not so much that Obama is going to present socialism in the Soviet style, where government ownership is always going to be this business arrangement between big business and big government.” Paul explained.
“What he is saying is that Capitalism, the gold standard, freedom has failed, so therefore we need big government. And just look, do you think the businessman is resisting that? No, the businessman is begging to be partners.” The Congressman added.
The Congressman explained that Obama in fact endorsed the unlimited growth of government during his inauguration speech when he stated:
“What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them - that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works.”
“He will make the government grow much faster, if the whole system hangs together for that long.” Paul urged listeners. “But the big question is whether there is going to be a collapse in the dollar and all bets are off on what will transpire then.” he added.
The Congressman also spoke of the consequences such an increase in government under Obama may have.
“I think there will be a national youth service and also the possibility of a military draft,” he warned, referring to recent coverage of Obama’s promises to introduce a “national civilian security force” and institute forms of compulsory community service for all Americans.
“I think there will be expansions of operations overseas,” Paul said. “Foreign policy has not changed, if you listen to his speech he said nothing that would be different.”
“And the only way they know how to pay for any of this is printing more money.” Paul, who is also a member of the Congressional financial committee, added.
Beware more staged events
The Congressman also warned that an Obama administration is no less likely to craft geopolitical events to its own advantage in order to justify overseas operations than the Bush administration was.
“A year or so ago, I think because so many times we had expressed concerns about this, Bush actually backed off when we were worried about them staging an event as an excuse to go into Iran.” the Congressman stated.
“But I think all big events like that in foreign policy have to have a staged event, or to use an event as the main reason for going in.” he added.
Though he admits that Obama’s “messianic” status is a huge distraction, the Congressman sees opportunity in it for the freedom movement.
“We shouldn’t ignore the fact that some of our allies may come from the left. The principle liberal or progressive who does not fit the mould of an Obama supporter are very concerned about the same things we are, about the PATRIOT Act and personal liberty, about foreign policy,” Paul explained. “In time I think we can work with other groups because we’ll need everybody to point out that it’s civil liberties that we want protected… At the same time we don’t want any more wars, which will help us economically.”
“A lot of people are fooled, a lot of people are expecting a whole lot and a lot of people think he is going to be a savior, but I think it will be short lived.” Paul concluded.
“I don’t think he will be successful. I think that for a year or two or three he’s going to get away with a lot and there will be a strong segment that will continue to support him. But ultimately I think that truth wins out in the end and that’s why I remain optimistic.”
The Congressman also spoke of the consequences such an increase in government under Obama may have.
“I think there will be a national youth service and also the possibility of a military draft,” he warned, referring to recent coverage of Obama’s promises to introduce a “national civilian security force” and institute forms of compulsory community service for all Americans.
“I think there will be expansions of operations overseas,” Paul said. “Foreign policy has not changed, if you listen to his speech he said nothing that would be different.”
“And the only way they know how to pay for any of this is printing more money.” Paul, who is also a member of the Congressional financial committee, added.
Beware more staged events
The Congressman also warned that an Obama administration is no less likely to craft geopolitical events to its own advantage in order to justify overseas operations than the Bush administration was.
“A year or so ago, I think because so many times we had expressed concerns about this, Bush actually backed off when we were worried about them staging an event as an excuse to go into Iran.” the Congressman stated.
“But I think all big events like that in foreign policy have to have a staged event, or to use an event as the main reason for going in.” he added.
Though he admits that Obama’s “messianic” status is a huge distraction, the Congressman sees opportunity in it for the freedom movement.
“We shouldn’t ignore the fact that some of our allies may come from the left. The principle liberal or progressive who does not fit the mould of an Obama supporter are very concerned about the same things we are, about the PATRIOT Act and personal liberty, about foreign policy,” Paul explained. “In time I think we can work with other groups because we’ll need everybody to point out that it’s civil liberties that we want protected… At the same time we don’t want any more wars, which will help us economically.”
“A lot of people are fooled, a lot of people are expecting a whole lot and a lot of people think he is going to be a savior, but I think it will be short lived.” Paul concluded.
“I don’t think he will be successful. I think that for a year or two or three he’s going to get away with a lot and there will be a strong segment that will continue to support him. But ultimately I think that truth wins out in the end and that’s why I remain optimistic.”
Ron is a diamond in the rough.
I think your doing a good job barman. This is a perfect spot for modification. When a mod merges threads, it saves us all the pain in the ass of scrolling down through all the clutter. Now, we can just get the same tool for some of these posters? You know the type. The robotic ones from each side of the imaginary isle that doesnt exist but somehow seems to permeate in their disillusioned heads.
well, kinda of a save, I guess.
Where the analogy fails, IMHO, is that saying Obama is going to grow the government and grow the deficit is the truth, while Germans saying Jews are bad is a bold face lie coming from a political party responsible for the most deaths in the history of mankind.
"truth vs lie" is what I think when seeing your analogy, not "it's obvious".
