Ron Paul's Farewell Speech

Dear Erick, On Wednesday, November 14, Congressman Paul delivered what is likely his final speech as a member of the United States Congress. He closed his remarks by saying: “I have come to one firm conviction after these many years of trying to figure out ‘the plain truth of things.’  The best chance for achieving peace and prosperity, for the maximum number of people world-wide, is to pursue the cause of LIBERTY. “If you find this to be a worthwhile message, spread it throughout the land.” You’re on this email list because at some point, you’ve shown an interest in spreading the message of liberty throughout the nation, and especially right here in Colorado. Erick, ideas can have very real and big consequences. But political or even spiritual conviction means very little without accompanying action. As Murray Rothbard stated: “I see no other conceivable strategy for the achievement of liberty than political action. Religious or philosophical conversion of each man and woman is simply not going to work; that strategy ignores the problem of power, the fact that millions of people have a vested interest in statism and are not likely to give it up ... “... Education in liberty is of course vital, but it is not enough; action must also be taken to roll back the State ...” Thanks to the support of good folks like you, Colorado Campaign for Liberty will become the leading organization in the state fighting Big Government encroachment on our freedoms, and there will be one simple reason why:  C4L members and supporters have never bought into one of the worst lies to ever infect our political culture. That lie takes on different forms, but it can be summed up as, “One person cannot possibly make a difference. So why try?” It’s designed to convince liberty-minded Americans to give up. It’s designed to keep us silent while statists shred every last bit of our constitutional liberties. After all, practically speaking, there’s no difference between the statist and a sincere Constitution-minded individual – so long as both remain on the couch. If the statists are able to convince principled men and women that taking action is futile, they’ve already won the war. That’s why I need people like you to start and lead a Colorado Campaign for Liberty County group today. Click here to watch Congressman Paul’s “Farewell Congressional Speech,” and while you’re there, let me know you’re committed to spreading the message of liberty in your county. Our nation is over $16 trillion in debt. Drones are flying over American cities – including Denver. We get groped by TSA goons at the airport, and new nanny-state regulations tell us what we can and cannot eat. Today, the distasteful fruits of combining statist philosophy with political action are all around us. But we’re also seeing something new. Whether it’s passage of Audit the Fed through the U.S. House of Representatives, a new crop of Constitution-minded individuals running for office, or a growing number of Coloradans who are opposed to Big Government – and are doing something about it – a very important change is taking place. That’s why it’s vital you become a leader in your county for Colorado Campaign for Liberty. We cannot afford to slow our momentum down. As a Colorado Campaign for Liberty County Leader, you will be the backbone of the liberty movement in the state. Click here and pledge to be involved with CO C4L on the county level right now. Correct political philosophy and unending action are being molded together. And it’s this powerful combination that sets Colorado Campaign for Liberty apart. As Congressman Paul stated, “...there is good evidence that the generation coming of age at the present time is supportive of moving in the direction of more liberty and self-reliance. The more this change in direction and the solutions become known, the quicker will be the return of optimism.” Today, grassroots activists from throughout the country have struck a match, and brushfires of freedom are spreading around Colorado in ways that would have been hard to imagine just a few years ago. And with your action on the county level, the successes we’ve seen to date will only be the beginning. Pledge to be a county leader today. In Liberty, Matt Holdridge Colorado State Coordinator   P.S. Thanks to the support of good folks like you, Colorado Campaign for Liberty will become the leading organization in the state fighting Big Government encroachment on our freedoms. Click here to watch Congressman Paul’s “Farewell Congressional Speech” and while you’re there, let me know you’re committed to spreading the message of liberty in your county. Because of Campaign For Liberty's tax-exempt status under IRC Sec. 501(C)(4) and its state and federal legislative activities, contributions are not tax deductible as charitable contributions (IRC § 170) or as business deductions (IRC § 162(e)(1)). www.CampaignForLiberty.org