But let it not be said that we did nothing. Let not those who love the power of the welfare/warfare state label the dissenters of authoritarianism as unpatriotic or uncaring. Patriotism is more closely linked to dissent than it is to conformity and a blind desire for safety and security. Understanding the magnificent rewards of a free society makes us unbashful in its promotion, fully realizing that maximum wealth is created and the greatest chance for peace comes from a society respectful of individual liberty.
Ron PaulStichwörter: liberty freedom patriotism courage dissent nonconformity
Real patriotism is a willingness to challenge the government when it’s wrong.
Ron PaulThe number one responsibility for each of us is to change ourselves with hope that others will follow.
Ron PaulStichwörter: politics morality government
When the goal of political action is no longer the defense of liberty, no word other than demagoguery can describe the despicable nature of politics.
Ron PaulStichwörter: politics
It is a dangerous notion that we need a government to protect us from ourselves.
Ron PaulHistory has shown that the masses have been quite receptive to the promises of authoritarians which are rarely if ever fulfilled.
Ron PaulSpeak up, speak often and don’t worry about those that at this point cannot understand as they can never un-hear what we tell them.
Ron PaulI'm worried that the government might kill Edward Snowden with a drone. --Ron Paul
Ron PaulStichwörter: whistleblower
1913 wasn't a very good year. 1913 gave us the income tax, the 16th amendment and the IRS.
Ron PaulFreedom is not defined by safety. Freedom is defined by the ability of citizens to live without government interference. Government cannot create a world without risks, nor would we really wish to live in such a fictional place. Only a totalitarian society would even claim absolute safety as a worthy ideal, because it would require total state control over its citizens’ lives. Liberty has meaning only if we still believe in it when terrible things happen and a false government security blanket beckons.
Ron PaulStichwörter: freedom
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