Ron Paul: Freeze the Budget and Stop Plundering the American People!

July 31, 2011 "Freeze the Budget and Stop Plundering the American People!" by Ron Paul One might think that the recent drama over the debt ceiling involved one side wanting to increase or maintain spending with the other side wanting to drastically cut spending, but that is far from the truth. In spite of the rhetoric being thrown around, the real debate is over how much government spending will increase. No plan under serious consideration cuts spending in the way you and I think about it. Instead, the cuts being discussed are illusory and are not cuts from current amounts being spent, but cuts in prospective spending increases. This is akin to a family saving $100,000 in expenses by deciding not to buy a Lamborghini and instead getting a fully loaded Mercedes when really their budget dictates that they need to stick with their perfectly serviceable Honda. Keep reading... Ron Paul: It's All a Fraud – Boehner's "Cuts" Are Fictitious Ron Paul: "Even under the Boehner plan the spending is going up over a trillion dollars. So all these cuts are fictitious, they're only cut in the CBO-projected increases. So it's all a fraud - we know this is all political gamesmanship. This bill has nothing to do with solving the problems." Watch the interview now. August 2nd "Deadline" Is Just For Show; Members of Congress Want to Take Their Vacations! Ron Paul: "August 2nd is more related to the month of August being off, because there's nothing magic about August 2nd. It is a bunch of fear mongering going on that the checks won't come to the Social Security beneficiaries. But what they ought to worry about is all of us getting checks in money that has less value; that is the default this country ought to be worried about." Watch the full interview here. More at RonPaul.com... Check out Ron Paul's latest media appearances, video updates and columns and join in on the ongoing discussions at RonPaul.com. Popular Ron Paul Videos Ron Paul 'Annoyed' at President Obama (21,565 views) Ron Paul: #1 with the Troops (16,335 views) Let's Admit It, the Country Is Bankrupt! (14,440 views) Bring the Troops Home & Balance the Budget (12,317 views) U.S. Government Is Bankrupt; Default Will Come through Inflation (7,183 views) Ron Paul and Rand Paul on the Debt Negotiations (4,569 views) In Case You Missed It... Ron Paul's First TV Ad: Conviction, Not Compromise! (61,200 views) If Debt Is the Problem, Why Do You Want More of It? (54,299 views) The Power Elite Is Scared and Won't Go Away Quietly (30,351 views) For Liberty! http://www.RonPaul.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/RonPaul2008dotcom Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ron-Paul-com/123301236369 Twitter: http://twitter.com/RonPaulcom T-Shirts - Bumper Stickers - Ron Paul Gear Please spread the message and forward this email to your family members and friends. Disclaimer: RonPaul.com and these email updates are maintained by independent grassroots supporters of Ron Paul. They are not paid for, approved, endorsed or reviewed by Congressman Ron Paul. To stop receiving these updates please respond with the word "REMOVE" in the subject line.

Debt Ceiling Showdown Today

Dear Concerned American, With the White House determined to tack on TRILLIONS more to our national debt, I need your IMMEDIATE help to send a critical message to the Republican congressional leadership before today's debt ceiling showdown. And because you kept the heat on Congress, Speaker Boehner was forced to cancel a vote last night, where he intended to ram a debt ceiling increase through the House. But I can tell you firsthand, arms are being twisted like never before here on Capitol Hill, and the establishment is doing its best to scare the American people into accepting more reckless government spending. So I need your continued help to send one clear message to Congress before they try again to vote: "Lead - or get out of the way!" The sad fact is, right now, Republican leaders can't make up their minds as to whether they want to lead or cut a backroom deal with President Obama. What you and I need is someone who stands for conviction over compromise. I have spent my entire career standing up for what I believe in, even if it meant standing alone. Conviction and leadership go hand in hand.  If you don't know where you want to end up, it's virtually impossible to lead. That's the problem Republican leaders in Washington have right now. But you and I can help them make up their minds. The Republican congressional leadership is susceptible to our pressure - good old-fashioned grassroots pressure. That's why I need your help to DEMAND Republican leaders show some backbone and loudly say "No!" to any business as usual, status quo-empowering compromises to raise the debt ceiling. The current debate is filled with talk of fake cuts, budget gimmicks, and political stunts that both parties use to try to lay blame on each other without solving the problem. That's why we need to act TODAY. Without your help, I'm afraid you and I will get sold down the river - and President Obama could put the Tea Party on life support. Even as I write you, rumors are swirling fast and furious. News reports are that Speaker Boehner is trying to ram through a deal to raise the debt ceiling by $900 billion with no real spending cuts. This is NOT what the American people overwhelmingly elected Republicans to do in 2010. So if the Republican leadership shrinks from this fight, they'll pay the price for this BETRAYAL at the ballot box in 2010. That's why it's vital you urge your representative and senators to pledge to stand up and oppose backroom, business as usual deals from Speaker Boehner to raise the debt ceiling. The good news is, your IMMEDIATE action will make an enormous impact. The establishment is in full crisis mode. They see their gravy train of deficit spending and pork barrel politics in jeopardy. They see Wall Street fat cats in a full-blown panic. They're bringing out the usual suspects to scare everyone - Geithner, Bernanke, and even Bush-era Treasury officials are being brought into secret congressional briefings to try to scare your representative and senators. In fact, this is eerily reminiscent of something . . . The 2008 bank bailouts. The Republican establishment lining up to make a deal because they just don't have the backbone to fight. The White House promising certain doom if it doesn't get its way. Well, I fought the leadership of BOTH parties in 2008 when they bailed out Wall Street. And I'm still fighting them today. And I'm the only one who can stop this Washington machine because I'm not beholden to it. But I can't win this fight without you. I know millions of Americans share my belief that it's time to stop selling our children's futures to finance more debt. So Congress needs to hear from each of them that they are ready to fight for fiscal responsibility. If you have not yet done so, please sign the No Debt Ceiling Deal PETITION today. After you sign the petition, please follow up with your representative and senators by calling their offices today. And be sure to spread it through email and your social networks. Don't let the Republican leadership cave in.  Together, you and I can FORCE them to fight. For Liberty, Ron Paul P.S.   It's up to you and me to FORCE the Republican leadership to show some backbone. If you haven't signed the No Debt Ceiling Deal petition yet, please do so right away. We can stop Congress from selling us down the river and enabling President Obama to put the Tea Party on life support. But only if we take action immediately! Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee www.ronpaul2012.com

Debt Ceiling Betrayal Imminent

Dear Concerned American, With the White House determined to tack on TRILLIONS more to our national debt, I need your IMMEDIATE help to send a critical message to the Republican congressional leadership. "Lead - or get out of the way!" The sad fact is, right now, Republican leaders can't make up their minds as to whether they want to lead or cut a backroom deal with President Obama. What you and I need is someone who stands for conviction over compromise. I have spent my entire career standing up for what I believe in, even if it meant standing alone. Conviction and leadership go hand in hand.  If you don't know where you want to end up, it's virtually impossible to lead. That's the problem Republican leaders in Washington have right now. But you and I can help them make up their minds. The Republican congressional leadership is susceptible to our pressure - good old-fashioned grassroots pressure. That's why I need your help to DEMAND Republican leaders show some backbone and loudly say "No!" to any business as usual, status quo-empowering compromises to raise the debt ceiling. The current debate is filled with talk of fake cuts, budget gimmicks, and political stunts that both parties use to try to lay blame on each other without solving the problem. That's why we need to act TODAY. Without your help, I'm afraid you and I will get sold down the river - and President Obama could put the Tea Party on life support. Even as I write you, rumors are swirling fast and furious. News reports are that Speaker Boehner is trying to ram through a deal to raise the debt ceiling by $900 billion with no real spending cuts. This is NOT what the American people overwhelmingly elected Republicans to do in 2010. So if the Republican leadership shrinks from this fight, they'll pay the price for this BETRAYAL at the ballot box in 2010. That's why it's vital you urge your representative and senators to pledge to stand up and oppose backroom, business as usual deals from Speaker Boehner to raise the debt ceiling. The good news is, your IMMEDIATE action will make an enormous impact. The establishment is in full crisis mode. They see their gravy train of deficit spending and pork barrel politics in jeopardy. They see Wall Street fat cats in a full-blown panic. They're bringing out the usual suspects to scare everyone - Geithner, Bernanke, and even Bush-era Treasury officials are being brought into secret congressional briefings to try to scare your representative and senators. In fact, this is eerily reminiscent of something . . . The 2008 bank bailouts. The Republican establishment lining up to make a deal because they just don't have the backbone to fight. The White House promising certain doom if it doesn't get its way. Well, I fought the leadership of BOTH parties in 2008 when they bailed out Wall Street. And I'm still fighting them today. And I'm the only one who can stop this Washington machine because I'm not beholden to it. But I can't win this fight without you. I know millions of Americans share my belief that it's time to stop selling our children's futures to finance more debt. So Congress needs to hear from each of them that they are ready to fight for fiscal responsibility. If you have not yet done so, please sign the No Debt Ceiling Deal PETITION today. After you sign the petition, please follow up with your representative and senators by calling their offices today. And be sure to spread it through email and your social networks. Don't let the Republican leadership cave in.  Together, you and I can FORCE them to fight. For Liberty, Ron Paul P.S.   It's up to you and me to FORCE the Republican leadership to show some backbone. If you haven't signed the No Debt Ceiling Deal petition yet, please do so right away. We can stop Congress from selling us down the river and enabling President Obama to put the Tea Party on life support. But only if we take action immediately! Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee www.ronpaul2012.com

New Items Added to Ron Paul Online Store

Dear Erick, Before we tell you about the new items available at the Ron Paul Online Store, we here at Ron Paul 2012 wanted to issue our most heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday's "Ready, Ames, Fire" Money Bomb a massive success. Because of your generosity, we raised over $600,000, breaking our goal of $500,000! Your support will allow us to expand our first-class campaign in Iowa, air and produce more ads, and help get people to the Iowa Straw Poll on August 13th. With Ron Paul's poll numbers on the rise, there's never been a better time to show your support with these new items from the Ron Paul Online Store! First up is the Ron Paul "Father of the Tea Party" T-Shirt. As you know, on December 16th, 2007 - the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party - Dr. Paul's grassroots supporters effectively launched the Tea Party movement with a massive fundraising "money bomb" for Congressman Paul's campaign. This money bomb raised six million dollars, shocking the political establishment and its pals in the media. As the movement has grown, Ron Paul has been called the "Father of the Tea Party," and you can help us spread the word on his consistency and leadership with this black shirt with red and white lettering. Get your "Father of the Tea Party" T-Shirt today! But that's not all. As you may have heard, Ron Paul recently introduced legislation to exempt tips from any income or employment taxes. So it's time to let waiters, waitresses, and others in the hospitality industry know about Ron Paul's work to give them back more of their hard-earned money! That's why the Ron Paul Online Store is releasing the new Tax Free Tips cards. Just leave these Tax Free Tips cards with your tip when you're eating out to ensure your waiter or waitress learn about Dr. Paul! Visit the Ron Paul Online Store today and stock up on what you need to help Dr. Paul Restore America Now. For Liberty, The Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Team P.S.  Ron Paul's poll numbers are on the rise, and you can help us further build his momentum with our official Ron Paul 2012 gear. Please visit our Online Store and get t-shirts, issue cards, and more to spread the message TODAY! And follow Ron Paul 2012 on social media at: Facebook Twitter YouTube Ron Paul 2012 RSS Feed Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee www.ronpaul2012.com

Ron Paul Goes All In!

July 19, 2011 Ron Paul: Conviction, Not Compromise! Are you ready to watch Ron Paul's much-anticipated first TV ad for the 2012 primaries? The 65-second spot is dedicated to Ron Paul's principled stance on balancing the budget. Watch the ad now! Bonus: A flashback to Ron Paul's first ad in 2008! Ron Paul to Congress: If Debt Is the Problem, Why Do You Want More of It? Ron Paul gave an amazing speech to Congress today. He addressed the debt ceiling controversy and explained how the government steals our money through inflation. Watch the speech here... Ron Paul: The U.S. Government Is Defaulting on the American People by Ron Paul The debt ceiling debate is providing plenty of opportunity for political theater in Washington. Proponents of raising the debt ceiling are throwing around the usual scare tactics and misinformation in order to intimidate opponents into accepting more debt and taxes. It is important to distinguish the truth from the propaganda. Keep reading... Ron Paul Goes All In! Won't Seek Reelection to Congress to Focus on Presidential Campaign After serving almost 24 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Ron Paul announced that he will not be seeking another term for the District 14 seat. Paul will instead focus on his quest for the presidency in 2012. Full details here... Ron Paul's Road to 2012 In a recent interview with Tom Sullivan, Ron Paul outlined his plan for winning the Republican primary. Watch the interview here... More at RonPaul.com... Check out Ron Paul's latest media appearances, video updates and columns and join in on the ongoing discussions at RonPaul.com. Popular Ron Paul Videos The Amazingly Accurate Predictions of Ron Paul (30,497 views) The Power Elite Is Scared and Won't Go Away Quietly (25,401 views) Ron Paul: Conversation with the Candidate (22,539 views) Ron Paul: Obama Violated War Powers Resolution (16,368 views) Ron Paul: Mainstream America Supports My Foreign Policy (11,943 views) Ron Paul: Offensive War Is Un-American! (11,399 views) Rescind America's Ficticious $1.6 Trillion Debt to the Federal Reserve (6,014 views) Ron Paul: Obama Using Scare Tactics to Force Deal on Debt Limit (2,219 views) For Liberty! http://www.RonPaul.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/RonPaulcom YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/RonPaul2008dotcom Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ron-Paul-com/123301236369 T-Shirts - Bumper Stickers - More Ron Paul Gear Please spread the message and forward this email to your family members and friends. Disclaimer: RonPaul.com and these email updates are maintained by independent grassroots supporters of Ron Paul. They are not paid for, approved, endorsed or reviewed by Congressman Ron Paul. To stop receiving these updates please respond with the word "REMOVE" in the subject line.

The Final Push

Dear Erick, The deadline for the "Ready, Ames, Fire" Money Bomb is midnight tonight. So far, this grassroots effort has raised over $310,000! On the most grueling days on the campaign trail, my spirits are always lifted by the passion and enthusiasm of my supporters. Now you and I need to prove we can translate enthusiasm and passion into real results. You see, all eyes will be on the Iowa Straw Poll, where a strong finish will enhance my status as a top-tier campaigner. We have outraised all but one of the establishment so-called "front-runners," and we have placed first-rate teams in key early voting states. The last box we need to check is that our momentum leads to continued on-the-ground success. If you have already contributed to this Money Bomb, I thank you and ask that you dig deep one last time and chip in whatever you can to ensure my campaign has all the resources necessary to finish strongly in the Iowa Straw Poll. If you have not already contributed, I ask that you please do so right away.  This is our best chance to show the establishment that they don't get to pick and choose who is worthy of the Republican nomination. So please, click here to chip in whatever you can afford and help fund my operations in Iowa ahead of the August 13 Straw Poll. A strong showing will blow up the establishment’s myth that I can't win because I don't play by its rules. Americans who agree with my principles will see that grassroots conservatives, and not establishment powerbrokers, will choose the Republican nominee. And as you know, as more Americans hear my message of freedom and liberty, more supporters join our cause. So click here to chip in your most generous donation.  Your contribution will help my campaign purchase tv and radio ad time, send campaign mailers, and spread my record of being the only conservative in this race who has never compromised their principles. I thank you for all that you do in the name of liberty. For Liberty, Ron Paul P.S.  The deadline for the "Ready, Ames, Fire" Money Bomb is midnight tonight! A strong finish in Iowa will destroy the establishment myth that I can't win and cause more Americans who agree with my principles to flock to my campaign. So click here to chip in whatever you can afford so my campaign can have the resources necessary to pull out a strong finish in the Iowa Straw Poll. Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee www.ronpaul2012.com

The First Step to Victory

Dear Erick, Freedom is popular, and our movement is growing stronger every day. As I write this, my campaign's grassroots supporters have already raised over $181,000 for today's "Ready, Ames, Fire" Money Bomb! I'm overwhelmed by the generosity of those who are willing to fight for liberty, and I know many are sacrificing today to help ensure we can continue to build a top-tier campaign and pull out all the stops to finish strong in the Iowa Straw Poll on August 13. Your continued support motivates and encourages me as we face a long campaign together, and I know that there has never been a better chance for us to WIN the Presidency! So I hope you will visit www.RonPaul2012.com today and give whatever you are able to at this crucial time. The Iowa Straw Poll is coming up fast, and all eyes will be on the results. This is our opportunity to further illustrate that our R3VOLUTION is able to turn passion into on-the-ground success. You and I have seen it in our continuing efforts to Audit the Fed, as we have brought more scrutiny on the Federal Reserve than ever before and forced it into releasing tremendous amounts of information it would have loved to keep sealed in a dusty backroom. Believe me, the Fed knows that's just the beginning of what we can accomplish. And you and I have seen the power of our movement most dramatically with my son Rand's victory in the Kentucky Senate race, where, despite the establishment's best efforts, Rand crushed the opposition and has gone on to shake up Washington. So I firmly believe there is no limit to what this battle-tested movement can achieve when it comes together around a common goal. Today's "Ready, Ames, Fire" Money Bomb isn't about revolutionizing campaign fundraising. We've already done that. It's about demonstrating the intensity of the support for restoring America now. It's about proving that the torch of liberty is burning bright in the hearts of patriots all across the country. It's about sending a message that we will no longer let the establishment decide who is worthy of support. And with over $181,000 raised as of this writing, we are sending that message and preparing to surprise the establishment at the Iowa Straw Poll! So if you are able, I hope you will chip in whatever you can at www.RonPaul2012.com today if you have not yet done so. There are many more Americans who are ready to support me for President in this election.  But it's hard for them to see through the establishment's tired story that I can't win because I refuse to play by the statists' rules. A strong finish in the Iowa Straw Poll would go a long way toward finally doing away with this myth once and for all and convincing more Americans to join our efforts. I'm proud of my record as a constitutional conservative, and I know that no other candidate for the Presidency has the credentials to match. But if we are to win, we must get the word out far and wide. Anything you can contribute at www.RonPaul2012.com today will help me purchase tv and radio ad time, send mail, create more campaign materials, and fund my operations in several key states. And, most importantly, it will help me in Iowa in these last few weeks before the August 13 Straw Poll. Thank you for all you do for freedom, and I hope you can participate in today's "Ready, Ames, Fire" Money Bomb at www.RonPaul2012.com to help me WIN this race and take the White House in November 2012! For Liberty, Ron Paul P.S.  I'm running for President because it's time to take a stand, and I'm continually motivated and encouraged by the support of those who believe so strongly in the power of liberty. Today's "Ready, Ames, Fire" Money Bomb has already raised over $181,000, and it is just getting started! So I hope you will visit www.RonPaul2012.com today and help us send another message to the establishment.  Any amount you can give will go toward growing this campaign and winning the Presidency in 2012. Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee www.ronpaul2012.com

It Starts at Midnight

Dear Erick, I'm running for President because it's time to take a stand. For principle over power. For conviction over compromise. For responsibility over recklessness. For the American people over all those who would defend the status quo while selling out our children and grandchildren's futures. Beginning at midnight tonight, my campaign's grassroots supporters will hold another Money Bomb to help guarantee I can continue building a top-tier campaign and pull out all the stops to finish strong in the Iowa Straw Poll on August 13. So I hope you will visit www.RonPaul2012.com this Tuesday, July 19, and give whatever you are able to at this crucial time. I can't express enough how much I appreciate your support in this rough economy.  I know many who contribute to my campaign are sacrificing in other areas so they can help spread the message of freedom and take back their country. And there has never been a better chance for us to win! The Iowa Straw Poll is coming up fast, and all eyes will be on the results. This is our opportunity to further illustrate that our R3VOLUTION is able to turn passion into on-the-ground success. You and I have seen it in our continuing efforts to Audit the Fed, as we have brought more scrutiny on the Federal Reserve than ever before and forced it into releasing tremendous amounts of information it would have loved to keep sealed in a dusty backroom. Believe me, the Fed knows that's just the beginning of what we can accomplish. And you and I have seen the power of our movement most dramatically with my son Rand's victory in the Kentucky Senate race, where, despite the establishment's best efforts, Rand crushed the opposition and has gone on to shake up Washington. So I firmly believe there is no limit to what this battle-tested movement can achieve when it comes together around a common goal. The Tuesday, July 19, Money Bomb isn't about revolutionizing campaign fundraising. We've already done that. It's about demonstrating the intensity of the support for restoring America now. It's about proving that the torch of liberty is burning bright in the hearts of patriots all across the country. It's about sending a message that we will no longer let the establishment decide who is worthy of support. If you are able, I hope you will chip in whatever you can at www.RonPaul2012.com on Tuesday. There are many more Americans who are ready to support me for President in this election.  But it's hard for them to see through the establishment's tired story that I can't win because I refuse to play by the statists' rules. A strong finish in the Iowa Straw Poll would go a long way toward finally doing away with this myth once and for all and convincing more Americans to join our efforts. I'm proud of my record as a constitutional conservative, and I know that no other candidate for the Presidency has the credentials to match. But if we are to win, we must get the word out far and wide. Anything you can contribute at www.RonPaul2012.com on Tuesday will help me purchase tv and radio ad time, send mail, create more campaign materials, and fund my operations in several key states. And, most importantly, it will help me in Iowa in these last few weeks before the August 13 Straw Poll. If we work together, I am convinced we can WIN this race and take the White House in November 2012. Thank you for all you do for freedom, and I hope you can help my campaign send another powerful message by contributing at www.RonPaul2012.com this Tuesday, July 19. For Liberty, Ron Paul P.S.  The August 13 Iowa Straw Poll is coming up fast, and my campaign's grassroots supporters are holding another Money Bomb starting at midnight tonight to help me finish strong in the Straw Poll and continue my campaign's momentum. So please visit www.RonPaul2012.com this Tuesday.  Any amount you can give will go toward growing this campaign and winning the Presidency in 2012. Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee www.ronpaul2012.com

Ready, Aimes, Fire

Dear Erick, You've heard the news. Last week, I announced I will not seek re-election to Congress and will instead focus on my Presidential campaign. I believe that you and I have an unprecedented opportunity to restore our nation's prosperity and rein in big government. We can WIN the Republican nomination for President, and I believe now is the time we can take the White House in November 2012. With the August 13 Iowa Straw Poll fast approaching, I'm counting on your support to help me finish strong and add to our increasing momentum. Because the Iowa Straw Poll is so important, my supporters are holding a Money Bomb on Tuesday, July 19. And the truth is, it couldn't have come at a better time. You see, my campaign's first TV ad is now on the air in Iowa and New Hampshire and is making an enormous impact. In fact, one recent Iowa poll confirmed what I've been seeing on the ground for weeks. My campaign is growing incredibly, and I'm now within striking distance of first place! But to keep this ad running - and pay for the critical direct mail, radio, and other marketing it will take for my campaign to surge to the lead - it's vital I have your support! So won't you agree to make a generous contribution to my campaign by visiting www.RonPaul2012.com on Tuesday, July 19? It's crucial that you do so. You see, right now, all eyes are on Iowa.. And unlike other polls, the August 13 Iowa Straw Poll isn't one the media can spend weeks hyping and then simply dismiss. The Iowa Straw Poll has always been a crucial bellwether for the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses. It can turn a candidate into an instant contender - or CRUSH any hope of future success with a poor showing. This year, the Iowa Straw Poll is more important than ever. Right now, many GOP voters are desperately searching for a candidate who can go toe-to-toe with President Obama. They want someone who can lead this country back to prosperity - with a consistent record of standing on principle to back up his actions. I firmly believe that once voters take the time to learn about the issues and look at all the candidates, they'll see that my record as a constitutional conservative is unmatched. Columnists, TV pundits, talk radio hosts, and other national media commentators are all looking to the Iowa Straw Poll to see which candidate or candidates have what it takes to win. And with my record of NEVER toeing the establishment line, I am the LAST candidate they want to acknowledge as a top contender. So I'm counting on you to help me send shockwaves throughout the national political establishment with a strong finish at the Iowa Straw Poll. The good news is, they can't ignore us for long. That's because the momentum is ours. My campaign will only get stronger as the weeks and months progress. A strong showing on August 13 is our chance to show that my campaign has the organization and the message to not only stand toe-to-toe with any opponent, but to win this race. And if you and I can capitalize on a top-tier finish in the Straw Poll with a massive blitz of campaign stops, media interviews, and paid ads, we'll be laying the groundwork for a WIN in the Iowa caucuses and will build on serious momentum in other key states. With your support, I believe we can continue shocking the political establishment and force them to recognize I'm a top-tier contender for the Republican nomination. So I'll hope you'll agree to make a generous contribution at www.RonPaul2012.com on July 19. I'm in this race to win, but I need the help of freedom-loving grassroots patriots to make that happen. Thank you so much for all you do to advance the freedom message. For Liberty, Ron Paul P.S.  I'm sure you've heard the news that I'm not seeking re-election to Congress.  Instead, I'm focusing on my campaign for President. And with the Iowa Straw Poll fast approaching, it's vital I have your support. I hope I can count on you to visit www.RonPaul2012.com during the July 19 Money Bomb and make a donation to my campaign. Together, I'm convinced we can win! Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee www.ronpaul2012.com

Conviction

Dear Erick, With the White House determined to tack on TRILLIONS more to our national debt, Ron Paul needs your IMMEDIATE help to send a critical message to the Republican congressional leadership. "Lead - or get out of the way!" The sad fact is, right now, Republican leaders can't make up their minds as to whether they want to lead or cut a backroom deal with President Obama. What you and I need is someone who stands for conviction over compromise. I'm proud to work for such a leader. Ron Paul has spent his entire career standing up for what he believes in, even if it meant standing alone. That's the theme of our new television ad.  If you haven't seen it yet, you can view it here. Conviction and leadership go hand in hand.  If you don't know where you want to end up, it's virtually impossible to lead. That's the problem Republican leaders in Washington have right now. But you and I can help them make up their minds. The Republican congressional leadership is susceptible to our pressure - good old-fashioned grassroots pressure. That's why Ron Paul needs your help to DEMAND Republican leaders show some backbone and loudly say "No!" to any business as usual, status quo-empowering compromises to raise the debt ceiling. The current debate is filled with talk of fake cuts, budget gimmicks, and political stunts that both parties use to try to lay blame on each other without solving the problem. That's why we need to act TODAY. Without your help, I'm afraid you and I will get sold down the river - and President Obama could put the Tea Party on life support. Even as I write you, rumors are swirling fast and furious. One minute, news reports are that Speaker Boehner may consider tax increases.  Then he's against them. Then Senator McConnell is cutting backroom deals with Harry Reid to hand the power to President Obama to raise the debt limit on his own - massively increasing executive power. This is NOT what the American people overwhelmingly elected Republicans to do in 2010. So if the Republican leadership shrinks from this fight, they'll pay the price for this BETRAYAL at the ballot box in 2010. That's why it's vital you urge your representative and senators to do two things immediately: First - Pledge to stand up and oppose backroom, business as usual deals from Speaker Boehner or Senator McConnell to raise the debt ceiling. Second - Pledge to cosponsor the Cut, Cap, and Balance bill, which would fundamentally change the way Washington operates. The good news is, your IMMEDIATE action will make an enormous impact. The establishment is in full crisis mode. They see their gravy train of deficit spending and pork barrel politics in jeopardy. They see Wall Street fat-cats in a full-blown panic. They're bringing out the usual suspects to scare everyone - Geithner, Bernanke, and even Bush-era Treasury officials are being brought into secret congressional briefings to try to scare your representative and senators. In fact, this is eerily reminiscent of something . . . The 2008 bank bailouts. The Republican establishment lining up to make a deal because they just don't have the backbone to fight. The White House promising certain doom if it doesn't get its way. Well, Ron Paul fought the leadership of BOTH parties in 2008 when they bailed out Wall Street. He's still fighting them today. And Ron Paul is the only one who can stop this Washington machine because he is not beholden to it. But he can't win this fight without you. I know millions of Americans share Ron Paul's belief that it's time to stop selling our children's futures to finance more debt. So Congress needs to hear from each of them that they are ready to fight for fiscal responsibility. If you have not yet done so, please sign the Cut, Cap, and Balance PETITION today. If you've already signed the pledge, please follow up with your representative and senators by calling their offices today. And be sure to spread it through email and your social networks. Don't let the Republican leadership cave in.  Together, you and I can help Ron Paul FORCE them to fight. For Liberty, John Tate Campaign Manager P.S.   It's up to you and me to help Ron Paul FORCE the Republican leadership to show some backbone. If you haven't signed the Cut, Cap, and Balance petition yet, please do so right away. We can stop Congress from selling us down the river and enabling President Obama to put the Tea Party on life support. But only if we take action immediately!   Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee www.ronpaul2012.com

Stop Mitch McConnell’s Raw Deal

Dear Erick, President Obama must be grinning from ear to ear. Not only has the news reported yesterday that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is scheming to raise the debt ceiling with no real spending cuts, but if this plan goes through, Senator McConnell will have handed yet more power over to the Executive Branch - just because the Senate GOP Leadership doesn't want to have to "deal with it" again!  In addition to surrendering more of Congress' power to President Obama, there is no timetable for the cuts in the bill - so they're rendered effectively meaningless. And the ceiling will be raised "automatically" THREE TIMES during this Congress alone! If this plan goes through, Senator McConnell will have betrayed you, me, and every other freedom-loving patriot in America. That's why it's vital you sign the petition urging your representative and senators to oppose Mitch McConnell's raw deal - and any other phony compromise on the debt ceiling - IMMEDIATELY. Worried about what could happen to them should they actually KEEP THEIR PROMISE to the American people to cut spending, McConnell and the Senate GOP Leadership are just deciding to hand off the responsibility of hiking our nation's debt to President Obama. The truth is, when I first read the news, I could hardly believe it. Instead of even bothering to try to cut spending, Mitch McConnell just wants to give President Obama a free pass to keep our deficit skyrocketing. This is the LAST thing we need. Our national debt is $14.3 TRILLION.  The "official" unemployment rate is over 9%! Our country's deficit is increasing at a rate of nearly $4 BILLION per day. How bad do things have to be before our politicians start showing they are SERIOUS about solving our problems? But instead, it appears Mitch McConnell would just rather keep up the big spending, business as usual status quo regardless of the cost to the American people. I can hardly imagine the political fallout if such a deal goes through. Republicans were put back in power during the last election to STOP the runaway spending in Washington, D.C. and stand up to President Obama - not cut "deals" or run away from fights with their tails between their legs. Should they cave on their Tea Party mandate now, I believe the GOP will pay a severe price at the ballot box in 2012. I also think that President Obama believes the same. You see, he knows the American people are outraged and demanding true change. But he's also desperate to keep the government's out-of-control spending machine rolling along, so he's eager to create yet another meaningless deal that provides him with some campaign trail rhetoric about supposed "change." Now is the time to press our advantage and reform Washington. It's time to show some backbone. After all, if the Republican Leadership won't join me in FIGHTING the Big Spending, Big Government status quo in Washington, D.C. NOW, when will they ever? To win this fight we must get hundreds of Members of Congress to keep the pressure up on Speaker Boehner, Mitch McConnell, and the rest of the Republican Leadership. Any "deal" to raise the debt limit that doesn't include "Cut, Cap, and Balance" needs to be declared dead on arrival. Quite simply, I am running for President to fundamentally change the way government operates, not just tinker around the edges. I was the first Presidential candidate to sign on to the "Cut, Cap, and Balance" pledge. The "Cut, Cap, and Balance" pledge states that members of Congress will not vote to give even a dollar more to raise the debt ceiling without certain conditions being met. These conditions include one-year cuts in spending totaling at least $500 BILLION, a cap on federal spending, AND passage of the Mike Lee/Rand Paul Balanced Budget Amendment. You and I cannot allow our elected officials to continue to throw our country's future down the drain with backroom deals and reckless, unchecked spending. It's vital we FORCE Washington, D.C. to change course right NOW! But it's going to take a massive outpouring of grassroots opposition from folks like you to make that happen. Every representative and senator needs to hear from millions of Americans that any business as usual compromise is unacceptable. So please help me defeat any phony "deals" and FORCE Washington, D.C.'s political establishment to change its ways. And if you can, please make a generous contribution to my campaign to Restore America Now so we can spread my message of fiscal sanity and responsibility to millions of more Americans. Time is running out, so please act NOW! For Liberty, Ron Paul P.S.  Mitch McConnell wants to just hand off the responsibility of increasing our national debt limit to President Obama - allowing the debt ceiling to be raised automatically three times just in this Congress. This is an outrage. That's why it's vital you sign the petition urging your representative and senators to reject phony compromises and join me in taking the "Cut, Cap, and Balance" pledge right away. And I hope you can follow this action with a contribution to help me run a top-notch campaign in key states to rein in an out-of-control government and Restore America Now.   Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee www.ronpaul2012.com

Debt ceiling betrayal

Dear Erick, With President Obama determined to see our country's debt limit raised, will House Speaker John Boehner and other Washington insiders sell the Tea Party and our nation down the river? Only one thing will stop this from happening: You and I raising a cry of opposition that scares sense back into the Republican leadership. I'm doing all I can.  Will you join me? It's time we say "NO" to more government and begin the necessary unwinding of wasteful spending in ALL areas. If you agree, please sign the petition urging your representative and senators to REJECT the White House's compromise efforts and instead immediately join me in signing the "Cut, Cap, and Balance" pledge to bring critical changes to how government operates. It's vital Congress hears from you now. If they don't, I'm still afraid we're just days away from a full-blown BETRAYAL. That means NO Balanced Budget Amendment and NO real spending cuts. And maybe even tax hikes in exchange for weak "promises" of limited spending cuts sometime down the line! I wish this was all just a bad joke. But that's the "deal" President Obama is offering the Republican Leadership. Of course, the Washington political establishment knows such limited cuts won't save our economy – but they sure look good for the cameras and give politicians talking points for their reelections. So, without your IMMEDIATE action, I'm afraid American citizens will get sold out again. That's why I need you to help me draw a line in the sand. Such compromises as are being currently floated should never be seriously considered for even a second, but the Republican Party never seems to learn its lesson. It fell for the exact same type of "dealmaking" during Ronald Reagan's second term. In 1986, the Democrats promised 3 to 1 in spending cuts in exchange for tax increases. The tax increases came.  The spending cuts did not. Then again in 1990, Republicans made virtually the same deal, and again tax increases came – the spending cuts did not. Republicans must not take this bait and be fooled again. If they do, I can promise you President Obama will be ecstatic. Should he get his way, he knows he could have the Tea Party on life support. The fact is, Republicans were put back in power during the last election to STOP the runaway spending in Washington, D.C. – not cut "deals" and increase taxes and spending. Should they cave on their Tea Party mandate now, I believe the GOP will pay a severe price at the ballot box in 2012. I also think that President Obama believes the same. You see, he knows the American people are outraged and demanding true change. But he's also desperate to keep the government's out-of-control spending machine rolling along, so he's eager to create yet another meaningless deal that provides him with some campaign trail rhetoric about supposed "change." Now is the time to press our advantage and reform Washington. It's time to show some backbone. After all, if the Republican Leadership won't join me in FIGHTING the Big Spending, Big Government status quo in Washington, D.C. NOW, when will they ever? Our national debt is $14.3 TRILLION.  The "official" unemployment rate is over 9%! Our country's deficit is increasing at a rate of nearly $4 BILLION per day. When will the leadership of BOTH parties start showing that they are SERIOUS about addressing our nation's problems? The answer is when you and I MAKE them. To win this fight we must get hundreds of Members of Congress to keep the pressure up on Speaker Boehner and the Republican Leadership. Any "deal" to raise the debt limit that doesn't include "Cut, Cap and Balance" needs to be declared dead on arrival. Quite simply, I am running for President to fundamentally change the way government operates, not just tinker around the edges. I was the first Presidential candidate to sign on to the "Cut, Cap, and Balance" pledge. The "Cut, Cap, and Balance" pledge states that members of Congress will not vote to give even a dollar more to raise the debt ceiling without certain conditions being met. These conditions include one-year cuts in spending totaling at least $500 BILLION, a cap on federal spending, AND passage of the Mike Lee/Rand Paul Balanced Budget Amendment. You and I cannot allow our elected officials to continue to throw our country's future down the drain with backroom deals and reckless, unchecked spending. It's vital we FORCE Washington, D.C. to change course right NOW! But it's going to take a massive outpouring of grassroots opposition from folks like you to make that happen. Every Congressman and Senator needs to hear from millions of Americans that any business-as-usual compromise is unacceptable. So please help me defeat any phony "deals" and FORCE Washington, D.C.'s political establishment to change its ways. And if you can, please make a generous contribution to my campaign to Restore America Now so we can spread my message of fiscal sanity and responsibility to millions of more Americans. Time is running out, so please act NOW! For Liberty, Ron Paul P.S.  President Obama is convinced that if the Republican Leadership caves in on his demands for an increase in the debt ceiling and tax hikes to go along with only promises of limited spending cuts, he'll have the Tea Party on life support. That's why it's vital you sign the petition urging your representative and senators to reject phony compromises and join me in taking the "Cut, Cap, and Balance" pledge right away. And I hope you can follow this action with a contribution to help me run a top-notch campaign in key states to rein in an out-of-control government and Restore America Now. Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee www.ronpaul2012.com