Ron Paul Champions Internet Freedom

[Billy Barooooooo]

Presidential candidate Ron Paul has stated in no uncertain terms that he is thoroughly against internet regulation and has spoken out against federal rubric of the web in the week after a bill was passed by the Senate Commerce Committee as a pretext towards implementation of universal filtering on the Internet.

Speaking after another victorious Republican nominee debate, Dr Paul told Gambling911.com's Kira Wissman:

“I believe strongly that the internet should not be regulated by the federal government and believes even more strongly that people should be free to engage in the activities they wish, as long as they are willing to take responsibility for their actions.”
The Texas Congressman is co-sponsoring a bill to legalize online gambling along with Democrat Barney Frank.

“The majority of people in Washington were afraid to support the internet for fear it would label them ‘pro-porn’ or ‘pro-gambling’.” Paul continued.


Paul's comments come in the wake of the passing of another bill that represents a greater step towards federal regulation of the internet.

The United States Senate Commerce Committee passed a bill last Friday that would require a review, within one year of enactment, technology that can help parents manage the vast volume of video and other content on television or the Internet, just a week after Senators made a bipartisan call to implement universal filtering on the net.

Free speech groups including the Center for Democracy and Technology have expressed concern that the Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007 (S. 602) may represent a step toward expanding the FCC's censorship authority to include Internet content.

Other recent bipartisan proposals in the Congress have taken huge swipes at internet freedom by aiming to impose multiple different forms of crippling taxation and restriction on its users. Both Republican and Democrat representatives have joined a chorus of others in demonizing the Internet in attempts to further lead it down a path of strict control.

In previous debates Ron Paul has come out in strong support of internet freedom while all other candidates are in favour of regulation.

During the first Republican presidential debate, MSNBC's debate back in May, the Congressman stated that he trusted the internet "a lot more" than the mainstream media. Paul went on to state:

And I trust the freedom of expression, and that’s why we should never interfere with the Internet, that’s why I’ve never voted to regulate the Internet, even when there’s the temptation to put bad things on the Internet. Regulation of bad and good on the Internet should be done differently.

When compared with other leading candidates on the issue of internet freedom, Ron Paul stands alone. For example, John McCain, on the Republican side, has previously tabled legislation that would fine blogs up to $300,000 for offensive statements, photos and videos posted by visitors on comment boards. It is well known that McCain has a severe distaste for his blogosphere critics, causing a definite conflict of interest where any proposal to restrict blogs on his part is concerned.

Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton, for the Democrats, has voiced her support for the so called "Fairness Doctrine" which would effectively suffocate the independent media.


The Congressman has once again proven that where the upholding of liberty and the defence of free speech in the 21st century are concerned, he is the only candidate who can seriously be considered.

Ron Paul emphatically won the post debate polls once again for the fourth time running, yet this still was not enough to prevent Fox News attempting to smear him once again by using Infowars as fodder in a carefully scripted attempt to ensnare the Congressman and insinuate his appearances on the Alex Jones show somehow make him un-American.

[Billy Barooooooo]

Come on Kevin can't we get a little props for this guy!!!!

Maybe a link or something!!! :)

If the government has its way we won't be around!!!!!!!

[beermantm]

And the band played on..................

[dananderson32]

im a ron paul fan.............and im not even a republican

[Billy Barooooooo]

Please just take the time to watch one or both of these!

Ron Paul : When in the course of human events...

YouTube - Ron Paul : When in the course of human events...

Ron Paul- Americas Last Hope

YouTube - Ron Paul- Americas Last Hope

[Billy Barooooooo]

YouTube - A Fox, a Wolf, and a Whole Lot of Bull (1 of 2)
YouTube - A Fox, a Wolf, and a Whole Lot of Bull (2 of 2)


I use to watch this station........... What a ****en Joke!!!!!


Wake up people!!!!




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Billy

[PhillyFan3]

wow Billy pretty awesame stuff!! FOX news what a joke

[Billy Barooooooo]

Yeah RP won the Debate hands down last night with 33% of the text votes! Fox said that they were spammed with callers! Funny thing is you could only vote once per phone!

You can not find the poll on fox news anywhere!

LOL Have to love them


BB

[PhillyFan3]

Billy....I wasnt following the primaries or the candidates at all, but man those videos are great!! I love this guy, I have been researching on him and I really hope somehow he wins the Republican nomination! its obsurd how the mainstream media is trying to go after this guy.... got another good video for ya

YouTube - Ron Paul : Restoring Hope and Integrity 2

[ceobroker]

Billy - first off, it is great to see so many familiar names on such a great web site - I read the other site for several years. Always enjoyed the reading.

Next, I am from Texas, and even here, there isn't much news about Ron Paul - They stay with the "Big" names on most things. I will be following his candidacy much more closely now. Thanks for the links and the info - always great stuff.

[Fish2006]

Just dropped $100 to his campaign. I am 35 years old, and have never given money to a campaign.

You should too...

[Billy Barooooooo]

Originally Posted by PhillyFan3

Billy....I wasn't following the primaries or the candidates at all, but man those videos are great!! I love this guy, I have been researching on him and I really hope somehow he wins the Republican nomination! its absurd how the mainstream media is trying to go after this guy.... got another good video for ya

YouTube - Ron Paul : Restoring Hope and Integrity 2

Oh man see this is just a great video! I just had to pause it to thank you! I'm not much of a political person but what Ron Paul stands for just gives me hope for this country!
Thank you to everyone who has posted a positive responds! All we need is for Dr. Paul to win the Primary's, the rest will fall into place! Please make sure your registered to vote for the primary's! This is Hugh!!!!! Oh and to vote in the Primary's! LOL

Thank you again!

BB

[Billy Barooooooo]

Ron Paul: Our Power, Our Responsibility

[Queen]

He's stirred up Vegas a bit.


2000 RON PAUL 800 Was this not real high last month??
2001 HILLARY CLINTON 200
2002 JOHN MCCAIN 400
2003 MARK WARNER 2500
2004 GEORGE ALLEN 3500
2005 JOHN EDWARDS 600
2006 RUDOLPH GIULIANI 200
2011 MITCH ROMNEY 600

[Billy Barooooooo]

Originally Posted by Queen

He's stirred up Vegas a bit.


2000 RON PAUL 800 Was this not real high last month??
2001 HILLARY CLINTON 200
2002 JOHN MCCAIN 400
2003 MARK WARNER 2500
2004 GEORGE ALLEN 3500
2005 JOHN EDWARDS 600
2006 RUDOLPH GIULIANI 200
2011 MITCH ROMNEY 600

He opened at 100-1 than dropped to 50-1 than 20-1, 10-1 and now 8-1