are you better off now than 4 trillions dollars ago?

From this article, in the Examiner it appears that Romney and Paul are the only candidates that can statistically win the delegates for the Republican nomination.

…Not only did Romney go down to defeat in South Carolina but he got beaten by someone that mathematically has no possibility of being able to win the nomination before the convention anyway.

You see, both Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are not on several states’ ballots as it seems maybe they were mostly running for book sales or better name recognition or possibly propping up their lobbyist credentials and speaking fees. Oh, I know many will be upset with that analogy but quite frankly it is the only plausible explanations to ponder as Newt Gingrich was not even able to get on the ballot in Virginia which is his home state. He does not live in Georgia anymore. He has been working on the lucrative K Street in Washington, DC for many years now.

Since Mitt Romney and Ron Paul actually are the only candidates that have had serious national campaigns planned and organized from the very beginning, they will be the only 2 candidates that can effectively even compete for the actual nomination as they both have full ballot access for opportunities to collect delegates. While it was preferred that Newt and Santorum just be honest with the American people and get out of the race at this point which is exactly what the Paul campaign had urged them to do as both of them can not even compete for delegates to the tune of 564 which are in states that they absolutely are not on the ballot and can not get on the ballot at this point.

http://usdebt.kleptocracy.us/

excellent illustration of how much money future generations owe

Below is an e-mail the Paul campaign sent for me informing voters on Dr. Paul’s faith. It insinuates that I’m a Baptist. We attend a non-denominational church, however, we are in agreement on key issues with our Baptist friends.

Dear Liberty Activist,

As a Christian, I firmly believe a man’s faith and his values are something we need to take into deep consideration when choosing the next President of the United States.

Earlier this week, I decided to endorse Ron Paul because, like me, Ron Paul is a Baptist and a man of deep Christian faith.

Of course, Ron Paul doesn’t always talk about his faith, because he doesn’t want to seem like he’s exploiting it for political gain.

So today, I’m writing you to tell you a little bit about the Ron Paul I’ve gotten to know.

Ron Paul is married to his high school sweetheart, Carol, and together they have 5 children and 18 grandchildren.

Ron Paul is an Air Force Veteran, having proudly served our country as a Flight Surgeon in the Air Force and in the Air National Guard.

While in the military, Ron Paul took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. As a member of Congress, he’s taken a similar oath, with one hand on the Bible and the other held high.

And as a Christian, an oath to God is something that Ron Paul takes seriously.

That’s why, during his entire time in Congress, Ron Paul has NEVER voted for a single piece of legislation that wasn’t expressly authorized by the Constitution.

That’s because Ron Paul doesn’t just “talk the talk” but truly lives his faith.

For example, as a medical doctor, Ron Paul had two rules in his office.

First, absolutely NO abortions. Second, his office refused to accept any federal funds.

But Dr. Paul didn’t turn patients away. Instead, he treated them for discounted prices, and if they couldn’t afford that, he treated them for FREE.

That’s because Ron Paul understands that we are commanded to love our neighbor as ourselves in Mark 12:31.

In fact, a few weeks ago, a Texas man named James Williams told a touching story to the national media about how back in the 1970s, his wife had a complication with her pregnancy, and was having trouble finding medical care.

Ron Paul gave them free medical care, and he never even sent them a bill of any kind for his services.

When asked about it in a news interview, Ron Paul didn’t recall the story. That’s because Ron Paul did these types of things all the time.

That’s just the type of man Ron Paul is and always has been.

As a Congressman, he doesn’t participate in the lucrative Congressional pension program. He’s never voted to increase his own salary. He’s never taken a government-paid junket, and he returns a portion of his budget back to the Treasury Department every year.

Earlier, I mentioned how Ron Paul believes in a strict adherence to the Constitution and understands that national defense is the primary and most important function of our federal government.

That’s why he voted for the use of force in Afghanistan after 9-11, and he supported going after Osama bin Laden and other terrorist leaders.

Our troops understand that Ron Paul knows what it takes to keep America safe, which is why he has received more contributions from members of the military than all other Republican candidates – COMBINED.

You see, when it comes to foreign policy, Ron Paul isn’t saying that we should never go to war.

All Ron Paul is saying is that members of Congress should take their constitutional oath to God seriously, and if war is necessary, we should follow the Constitution and declare it, fight it, win it, and come home.

The Ron Paul I know is a humble man of deep Christian faith.

And I’m sure you agree that with the state of moral decline our nation is currently in, we need an evangelical Christian man in the White House to turn our country around.

Ron Paul is that man.

So when you go to the polls tomorrow, January 21, I hope you’ll join me in voting for one of our fellow Brothers in Christ, Ron Paul.

For Liberty,

Kevin Bryant
State Senator
District 3

P.S. I’ve recently gotten to know Congressman Ron Paul on a personal level, and I can tell you that, like me, Ron Paul is a Baptist Christian man of deep faith.

You can read his personal Statement of Faith HERE.

Precinct Name and Polling Locations for Republican Presidential Primary, If you don’t know the name of your precinct, you may click here

Combined: Anderson 6/2, Anderson 6/1, Appleton-Equinox @ Anderson Recreation Center 1107 N Murray Ave, Anderson

Combined: Honea Path, Barker’s Creek-McAdams, Chiquola Mill @ Honea Path Middle School 107 Brock Ave, Honea Path

Belton @ National Guard Armory 700 Blue Ridge Ave, Belton

Combined: Anderson 3/2, Bowling Green, Broadview @ Nevitt Forest Community School Of Innovation

Bishop’s Branch @ Refuge Baptist Church 219 Refuge Church Rd, Central

Combined: Neal’s Creek, Broadway @ Welfare Baptist Church 2106 Bolt Dr Belton

Combined: Brushy Creek, Mt. Airy @ Wren Middle School 1010 Wren School Rd, Piedmont

Combined: Williamston Mill, Cedar Grove @ Calvary Baptist Church 10 S. Academy St., Williamston

Centerville Station A @ Centerville Elementary School 1529 Whitehall Rd, Anderson

Centerville Station B @ Centerville Elementary School 1529 Whitehall Rd, Anderson

Concrete @ Concrete Primary School 535 Powdersville Main, Easley

Powdersville @ Powdersville Middle School 135 Hood Rd, Greenville

Combined: High Point, Craytonville, Rock Spring @ Belton-Honea Path High School 11000 BHP Hwy, Honea Path

Combined: Denver-Sandy Springs, LaFrance @ LaFrance Elementary School 550 Williams St, Pendleton

Combined: Edgewood Station A, Anderson 1/1 @ The Carpenter’s Church 1610 Pearman Dairy Rd, Anderson

Edgewood Station B @ Cornerstone Assembly of God 213 Brown Rd, Anderson

Five Forks @ Lebanon Bapt Ch Activity Building 5150 Gentry Rd, Anderson

Combined: Mountain Creek, Flat Rock @ Gethsemane Baptist Temple 6116 Hwy 81 S, Starr

Combined: Fork No. 1, Townville @ Oakdale Baptist Church 6724 Hwy 24, Townville

Fork No. 2 @ Double Springs Fire Station 2601 Old Dobbins Bridge Rd, Townville

Combined: Friendship, Toney Creek @ Friendship Fire Station 1938 Abercrombie Rd, Honea Path

Combined: Homeland Park, Gluck Mill @ Homeland Park Elementary School 3519 Wilmont St, Anderson

Green Pond Station A @ New Prospect Bapt Ch Fellowship Hall 2503 Whitehall Rd, Anderson

Combined: Iva, Grove School, Jackson Mill @ Iva Fire Department 9711 Hwy 81 S, Iva

Combined: Starr, Hall @ Starr Fire Station 7715 Hwy 81 S, Starr

Hammond School @ Midway Elementary School 1221 Harriett Cir, Anderson

Combined: Hammond Annex, Cox’s Creek @ Anderson Area YMCA 201 East Reed Rd, Anderson

Hopewell @ T. L. Hanna High School 2600 Hwy 81 N, Anderson

Combined: Piercetown, Melton @ Piercetown Fire Station 5150 Hwy 81 N, Williamston

Mount Tabor @ Zion United Methodist Church 5708 Hwy 187, Anderson

Combined: Pelzer, West Pelzer @ West Pelzer Primary 10 W. Stewart St, West Pelzer

Pendleton @ Pendleton Elementary School 902 E. Queen St, Pendleton

Combined: Simpsonville, Piedmont @Shiloh United Methodist Church 135 Reid Bagwell Ln, Piedmont

Combined: Rock Mill, West Savannah @ Williford Fire Station 3738 Hwy 187 S, Anderson

Combined: Shirley’s Store, Wright’s School @ Ebenezer Fire Station 1416 Due West Hwy, Anderson

Three & Twenty @ Three & Twenty Fire Station 1301 Three & Twenty Rd, Easley

Hunt Meadows @ Hunt Meadows Elementary School 420 Hunt Rd. Easley

White Plains @ White Plains Community Center 7431 Midway Rd, Pelzer

Williamston @ Palmetto Middle School 803 N Hamilton St, Williamston

Combined: Anderson 1/2, Anderson 2/1 @ Concord Elementary School 2701 Calrossie Rd, Anderson

Anderson 2/2 @ McCants Middle School 2123 Marchbanks Av, Anderson

Combined: Anderson 3/1, Anderson 4/1, Anderson 4/2 @ Anderson County Fair and Expo Center 431 Williamston Rd, Anderson

Combined: Anderson 5/A, Anderson 5/B @ Southwood Middle School 1110 Southwood St, Anderson

Varennes @ Varennes Academy of Communication 1820 Hwy 29 S, Anderson

Lakeside @ Lakeside Middle School 115 Pearman Dairy Rd, Anderson

Center Rock @ McLees @ Elementary School 4900 Dobbins Bridge Rd, Anderson

Absentee Voting @ Registration and Elections Bailes Bldg 107 S Main St Suite 105, Anderson

Below is an absolutely critical email pertaining to our national defense. I hope you’ll take a moment to read it.

I say this on the basis of the 22-plus years I spent working at the CIA, serving for part of the period as Chief of the Osama Bin Laden Tracking Unit.

As a leading authority on al Qaeda, its late chief Osama bin Laden, and the threat posed to America by Islamist militancy generally, I believe I understand what it takes to keep America strong, safe, and secure.

So does Ron Paul, as you’ll see from his forceful, in-depth analysis.

Please take a moment to read Ron Paul’s plan to keep America safe, strong, and secure.

Sincerely,

Michael F. Scheuer

Michael Scheuer
Former CIA Agent
Bin Laden Unit

Dear Kevin,

Which candidate for President has received more contributions from active duty military than any other? You might be surprised. I am writing you today to tell you about what our troops know that you should know.

My name is Ron Paul. I am running for the Republican nomination for President as a constitutional conservative. You may have heard that phrase recently, but I don’t think some of my opponents really understand what it means.

I believe the first and foremost duty of the President and the entire federal government is our national defense. I will always keep America safe and strong.

That’s why the troops have honored ME with the largest number of contributions in this race. Actually, I understated that a bit:

I have received more contributions from active duty servicemen and women than all the other candidates for President COMBINED!

I know you may hear some things from the corporate liberal media, or even from my opponents, about what my foreign and defense policies are. It can be hard to discuss these complicated issues in 30 second sound bites. That’s why I am writing you today, so you can hear the truth.

Let me begin by telling you that the troops know first and foremost that I am one of them. I served in the Air Force for 5 years, and I met some of the finest men and women of my life while in the military.

My support for our troops is unwavering,and my commitment to them - before, during, and after war - is second to none. I am well-known in Congress and in my district for the battles I have fought to ensure our servicemen and women receive their proper medals, their full recognition, and the benefits and health care that were promised to them.

Those who fought to protect us deserve our protection when they come home.

They also deserve leaders who understand when and how to lead them into battle.

That’s where my constitutional conservative beliefs help guide me to act as our Founding Fathers would have.

Among those beliefs that are different from my opponents:
*** I would never allow our armed forces to serve under the United Nations. In fact, I would work to pull all funding from the United Nations immediately.

*** The power to declare war rests in Congress. Though the President can and should respond quickly to a direct attack, I would never start a war with another country without the consent of Congress and the American people. We haven’t declared war since World War II, and this has caused us to be led astray as to what a truly conservative foreign policy means.

*** I would bring our troops home to strengthen our national defense, and I would secure our borders.

That’s why I’ve received more support from active duty servicemen and women than any other candidate in this race.

Matter of fact, the top three organizations that employ my supporters are the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force.

Our fighting men and women know full well what our political leaders won’t tell us - being the policeman of the world doesn’t make America stronger. America building up nations we have just bombed to the ground does not make us safer.

We used to know this. Republican statesmen of the past were cautious in the use of force and decisive once a war was begun. We are now neither cautious nor decisive.

For example, we recently launched an attack on Libya. There is no doubt that the Libyan dictator was a bad man, one of scores of similar petty dictators around the world. But he was largely contained in his borders, and his opposition was made up of Islamic extremists at least loosely tied with Al-Qaeda.

President Obama went to war unconstitutionally. He said he did not have time to go to Congress.

But somehow he had time to go the Arab League and the United Nations.

Our Constitution is being shredded.

Our sovereignty is being trampled on with reckless abandon.

And Republican leaders have not been much better in recent years. That is what we need to change.

We cannot continue to keep troops in more than 130 countries around the world and maintain over 900 bases and think that doesn’t have consequences, such as:
*** Our current foreign policy ignites our enemies and creates new ones opposed to our heavy-handed policies. You don’t have to take my word for it. Experts, from the Department of Defense, to the 9/11 Commission, to the former head of the CIA’s Bin Laden Unit, will back this up: At least one of the causes of the attacks by Islamic terrorists is our longtime troop buildup in the Middle East.

*** We have spent over a trillion dollars we don’t have, nearly bankrupting our country.

*** We are weaker because we are overextended. Our borders are not protected. Aging equipment is not being replaced. Veterans are not being taken care of.

Some of my Republican opponents and the media elite may not like my ideas. But I firmly believe they will lead to the strongest, safest, freest America possible.

And I know we can have a stronger, safer America by following the wisdom of our Founders and the rules of our own Constitution.

That is exactly what I will do as President.

I also believe we face a second national security crisis - that our security will be compromised because our current leaders and most of the other candidates are not serious enough about our national debt.

Admiral Michael Mullen, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has noted that our debt is “the biggest threat we have to our national security.”

Within 10 years, if we do nothing, Social Security, Medicare, Welfare, and the interest on our debt will consume our entire budget.

No money - ZERO - left for national defense.

We must face this threat now, with an aggressive plan to balance our budget - NOT some plan that balances in ten years or more, like others in this race have supported.

When I was in the military, I learned that the good men and women serving there often aren’t listened to by civilian leaders or even top military brass.

I will listen. I will lead. I will make our defense second to none in the world, while freeing us from our trillion-dollar foreign adventures.

I know there is waste in the Defense budget. I have seen it firsthand, and I have heard about it from our troops for years.

I also encountered the biggest bureaucracy known to mankind, along with the kind of corruption and corporate cronyism that would shock the wildest Hollywood producers.

We can improve the lives of our troops, make our citizens safer, and shrink the waste and bureaucracy all at the same time.

It will simply take someone with the guts and leadership to make it happen.

Our troops know who the right man for the job is. That’s why they have honored me with their support - more support than my all of my opponents combined.

I don’t think not serving in the military disqualifies you from being the Commander-in-Chief.

But I do think we have been poorly served in the recent past by leaders who did not understand our military - the good and the bad.

The bravery and the waste. The courage and the corruption.

The lives of our servicemen and women are not a game. Neoconservative foreign policy has led too many politicians to believe that wars do not have consequences. They do. They cost lives, limbs, and property. They take fathers and mothers from sons and daughters. They spend trillions of dollars we do not have.

I pledge the following: As your Commander-in-Chief, I will always put the defense of our country first. I will make sure we have the strength to fight any enemy.

Defense will still be the number one priority of our federal government and our federal budget.

But I also pledge that we will not go to war without proper approval by Congress. We will not go to war with the permission of or under the leadership of the UN. And if we reluctantly go to war, we will do so with the overwhelming force needed to be victorious as quickly as possible.

Leading the fine men and women of our military is an honor. And it is a sacred trust. I will honor that trust while defending our freedom.

I hope I can count on your support.

For Liberty,

Ron Paul

P.S. As President, I will put the protection of our country first, make sure we have the strength to fight any enemy, and guarantee that our defense is second to none.

Our troops know who they can trust, and that’s why I’ve received more support from active duty servicemen and women than all of my opponents combined.

Matter of fact, the top three organizations that employ my supporters are the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force.

I hope I’ll also have your support for President so we can once again make America strong, secure, and respected.

Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee

www.ronpaul2012.com

“Why Dr. Paul?” is the question many people have asked, “he’s got some extreme positions.”

Well “let me remind you, that extremisim in the pursuit of liberty is no vice” (Barry Goldwater-1964) I’ve also reminded my friends that our future generations have had $117 trillion debt thrust upon them. This extreme problem needs extreme solutions before we self destruct. Even though Sen. DeMint has’t endorsed anyone, he’s got some good things to say about Congressman Paul’s fight on the Federal Reserve.

Sen. Jim DeMint “If we don’t listen to Ron Paul…the FED is going to destroy our Monetary System”

Hello, this is Senator Kevin Bryant calling on behalf of Ron Paul.

I recently endorsed Ron Paul for President. And I’d like to tell you why. Like most South Carolinians, I believe that life is a precious gift from God and must be protected by government. That’s why I’ve made fighting to end abortion-on-demand in South Carolina a top priority of mine in the State Senate.

As a Christian and an OB-GYN who has delivered over 4,000 babies, Ron Paul also believes that life begins at the moment of conception. In Congress, Ron Paul has introduced legislation to federally recognize that life begins at conception, repeal Roe v Wade, and strip federal judges of any jurisdiction over the abortion issue.

And if elected President, Ron Paul will veto any budget that contains funding for abortion services – including Planned Parenthood. If you believe it’s time we get serious about ending abortion, then I hope you’ll join me in voting for Ron Paul in the South Carolina Primary on Saturday, January 21st.

This call was paid for and authorized by the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee.