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The local fishwrap published a letter I wrote. They actually got it in before the 4th. Wow!
Editor, the Advocate:
Another 4th of July is upon us and it saddens me to write that this nation is merely a shadow of the one that declared its independence so many years ago.
What would Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin or Samuel Adams say about this government’s desire to track its citizens?
Recently, Congress decided to grant immunity to the telecommunications companies that helped our “leaders” violate the Fourth Amendment. Is it any wonder that the ratings of the current Congress are so low?
I am also disturbed by the fact that the government treats its citizens like criminals by having us fingerprinted and put into a database through an abomination known as TWIC. The TWIC is administered by the TSA and I don’t have to tell you what a mess they are.
It’s just one more pointless and costly government program. How costly? The government charges you $132.50 so they can keep track of you. That’s $132.50 on top of whatever they take from us to fund these programs in the first place. Isn’t 33 percent of our income enough?
Happy birthday, America!
I look forward to the day when you are free once again.
My local fishwrap ran a story a couple of weeks ago regarding Ron Paul's plans for whatever cash he has left after the campaign is over. It was actually an AP story, but my local paper never fails to print anything that will put Paul in a bad light. The story said that Paul was planning to use the money to start a for-profit publishing company. Using campaign funds in this fashion would be illegal.
Jesse Benton, Communication Director for Paul's campaign, responded in yesterday's paper. Here is his letter:
Wednesday’s editorial titled “Paul may have overlooked ethics in effort to publicize his ideas” was a real head-scratcher. The author correctly points out that Dr. Paul is widely respected and recognized for his unimpeachable integrity, calling him “one of Washington’s few honest politicians.” On this point, I wholeheartedly agree.
Unfortunately, the remainder of the piece is completely off base. There have been erroneous reports circulating in the press and on the Internet that Dr. Paul might use some of his campaign funds to start a for-profit publishing corporation. This wild speculation is completely false. Dr. Paul has no intentions to do any such thing. In fact, doing so would not only be unethical but also blatantly illegal. When the campaign first saw this baseless rumor, we were very surprised. What’s more, our office was never contacted to so much as comment.
Speculation on what to do with “leftover” campaign funds is premature. Dr. Paul is still campaigning and winning votes across the country, building the Republican Party and inspiring conservative grassroots activism to return the GOP to its traditional platform of balanced budgets, limited government and a strong national defense. To date, more than one million Republicans have caucused or voted for Dr. Paul. There may well be money leftover, but those decisions will be made after the campaign ends.
Dr. Paul has been involved in non-profit education since the 1970s and will continue to do so for years to come. The decisions about what to do with any leftover campaign cash and, more importantly, his tremendous fundraising prowess will be made in the appropriate time. Meanwhile, anyone familiar with Dr. Paul’s record should know that speculation about overlooking ethics matters holds no water.
Dr. Paul returns a portion of his congressional budget to the treasury every year, has never taken a taxpayer-funded junket and does not participate in the lush congressional pension plan. When lobbyists looking for big-government handouts comb the halls of the Capitol, they pass his office by, inspiring former Treasury Secretary Bill Simon to call him Washington’s “lone exception to the gang of 535.” Dr. Paul is one of the most honest and ethical people I have ever met. I am honored to work for him, and the people of the 14th District can be proud to have Ron Paul represent them in Congress. In Liberty —
Jesse Benton
Communications Director
Ron Paul 2008
The rain and thunder brought me out of a sound sleep at 4:45 AM this morning, tried to back to sleep with out succeeding. Got up, made coffee, empted the trash, and retrieved our wet newspaper. By the way, I will score a major Brownie point by emptying the trash with out my usual reminder. To dry off the newspaper I stuck it in the dryer, it got the newspaper dry in a somewhat readable fashion, tip be sure to use the low heat sitting. Therefore, it is the start of our day for us, as my Wife puts it, living with you is a barrel of laughs.
Have a great weekend and do take care.
Got this email from a friend, this one hit retirement right upon the head.
MY RESUME
My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I was canned because I could not concentrate.
Then I worked in the woods as a lumberjack, but I just could not hack it, so they gave me the ax.
After that, I tried to be a tailor, but I just was not suited for it, mainly because it was a so-so job.
Next, I tried working in a muffler factory but that was too exhausting.
Then I tried to be a cook wanting to add some spice to my life but I just did not have the thyme.
I attempted to be a deli worker, but any way I sliced it, I could not cut the mustard.
My best job was being a musician, but eventually I was fired because my performance was not noteworthy.
I studied a long time to become a doctor, but I did not have any patience.
Next was a job in a shoe factory; I tried but I just did not fit in.
I became a professional angler, but discovered that I could not live on my net income.
I managed to get a good job at a pool maintenance company, but the work was just too draining.
So then I got a job in a physical health club center, but they said I wasn't fit for the job.
After many years of trying to find steady work, I finally got a job as a historian - until I realized there was no future in it.
My last job was working at Starbucks coffee shop, but I quit because it was always the same old grind.
SO I RETIRED AND I FOUND I AM PERFECT FOR THE JOB
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