Ron Paul's Liberty Defined

I was pleased to find a copy of Ron Paul's new book Liberty Defined: 50 Essential Issues That Affect Our Freedom waiting for me, after arriving home this afternoon. I had ordered a copy when it came out on Tuesday, and look forward to soon devouring the 325 page work by the Texas congressman in which he tackles over 50 essential issues ranging from Abortion to Zionism.

I intend to write up a review of the work when I finish it, but let me go ahead and recommend you pick up a copy for yourself. I seriously doubt from reading his other books, that Dr. Paul will disappoint. Agree with with him in totality or not, Ron Paul always presents solid arguments and passionate defenses in his books that benefit all who take the time to read them.

If you do purchase the book, please consider buying it through the Amazon link posted below. A portion of the proceeds will go to helping finance In Defense of the Constitution.

For Liberty: How the Ron Paul Revolution Watered the Withered Tree of Liberty

 For Liberty is finally out for online viewing. It is a great film to watch even if you are not involved in the liberty movement. I was honestly brought to tears a few times during the film. It is a beautiful movement of which I am thankfully a part.

A Victory for Rand Paul and the Tea Party

The power of the Tea Party Movement manifested itself mightily in yesterday's GOP primary in Kentucky. In what seemed an impossibility just a few short months ago, Rand Paul--a Bowling Green doctor and Tea Party favorite--defeated the establishment-backed Trey Grayson with a margin slightly higher than 2:1.

Lacking the powerful donors and the backing of the establishment machine, Paul's support came primarily from Tea Party patriots, conservative/libertarian groups, and other grassroots activists across the Bluegrass State. Defying the likes of Mitch McConnell and a whole host of neoconservatives, Rand Paul's primary victory proved that the grassroots can still provide electoral victory, and it will be that same grassroots support that will provide general election victory for Paul and other liberty lovers come November.

Looking to the results in Kentucky, we can draw a few conclusions.

1. The establishment should not overlook the possible success of  those they currently do not see as threats. Those minor threats could morph into major contenders who boast major victories.

2. These positive results can and should be replicated in races across the nations. If it can happen for Paul in Kentucky, it can happen for other candidates around the country. (I believe it will happen for Ron Ramsey in Tennessee, personally.)

3. The Tea Party can and will make a difference at the end of the day. The media and others can mock all they want, but they cannot argue with these (and similar) results.

Despite these truths the Tea Party movement should remain vigilant and guard against co-optation. If they are not careful to maintain philosophical consistency and purity, they may be the establishment who is punished years from now.

Debra Medina: A True Conservative Voice

Today is a historical day for the liberty movement as Texas Republicans decide their candidate for governor. More than just a gubernatorial election, what is going on in Texas will affect the future of conservatism and thereby the future of the country as a whole.

The race is currently being fought by 3 key players: Rick Perry, Kay Bailey Hutchinson, and Debra Medina. The two former are establishment choices who fail to hold to a consistent conservative line; the latter is a strong constitutionalist who has command of the issues and a true, principled approach to politics.

Debra Medina is a breath of fresh air to the political world. She is principled and intelligent. She deeply understands the proper role of government and does well to voice her positions. I have watched the debates and seen enough speeches to know that she is the right one for the job. Not being a Texan, I only wish she was running in Tennessee. I would be honored to have her as my governor.

Medina may not taste victory in this primary, but she has already succeeded in one important manner. She has caused the establishment to take notice of constitutionalist candidates. Rand Paul has done the same in race to serve Kentucky in the U.S. Senate. This is vastly important for future elections. Rome was not built in a day, and neither will victory for liberty come in such a short time. However, the splash that Debra Medina has maid in the Texas governor's race is an important one that hopefully will build up to a massive wave that will usher future liberty candidates into office.

It is time that the voices of those who revere the Constitution are heard. We must continue to make a racket, build on our momentum, and restore the republic to its constitutional limits. We may not always win, but our voices will be heard. (Fear not. We will win some. I am convinced that Rand Paul will take KY.) Medina's run has caused the voters of Texas to consider exactly what it means to be conservative and what should be demanded by so-called conservative candidates. We must continue this crusade, if true conservatism is to persist.

We have been silent for far too long. So let's take a note from Debra Medina and not set idly by as our liberties are tarnished and our Constitution destroyed. Let's add our voices to the debate.