Republic Versus Democracy - Ron Paul Speech in U.S. Congress

"The difference between a democracy and a republic was simple. Would we live under the age old concept of the rule of man or the enlightened rule of law?"

Just fantastic! Shows the genius of this man.

"The Constitution no longer restrains the government. The government restrains the people in all they do."

Republic to Democracy = We the People Without Freedom

http://www.doctorsparkles.com/audio/DOCTOR_SPARKLES-Without_...

Great perspective on slavery and the dangers of democracy in an unenlightened society:

"Although the United States Constitution was by far the best ever written for the protection of liberty, with safeguards against the dangers of a democracy, it, too, was flawed from the beginning. Instead of guaranteeing liberty equally for all people, the authors themselves yielded to the democratic majority's demands that they compromise on the issue of slavery. This mistake, plus others along the way, culminated in a civil war that surely could have been prevented with clearer understanding and a more principled approach to the establishment of a constitutional republic."

This is one of the best speeches I've heard from Ron Paul. He absolutely nails it.

this was sooooo great to listen to. many things to quote from here.

"Article IV - The States

Section 4 - Republican government

The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence."

I refuse to even recognize a "democratic" party...teeheee:D

This concept needs expanded upon. Every Liberty type answer to a question in an interview needs mention of this concept. The TEA party turds were falling on themselves with half baked answers. Explain the fundamentals, inspire debate, tell those who are wrong to go away;)

The problem is, that e.g. the US tries to shape other democracies after its own mold. But the main thing is the respect for individual and minority rights. In fact, if that were a given, you'd not even need a democracy as he majority could never infringe anyhow. Thus countries which have ethnic diversity such as Iraq, Lebanon and the former Yugoslavia never were compatible with American policies and it ended in bloodshed.

"a democracy fails when the tax consumer becomes the majority"

Were the congress critters listening? I hope so because I'm hearing more saber rattling than common sense from this current administration.

We have facism soon to be the refined version--nazism. The march toward this received enormous help from the corrupt federal judiciary--starting with Marbury v. Madison. They have ignored the clear wording of the Bill of Rights and have nullified them.

Lets put some fault where it belongs. Lawyers and Judges.

Also, let's examine the wording of the Constitution to see where it went wrong. The Supreme Court's misplaced interpretation of interstate commerce is one that needs examining. Meaning being more restrictive in the wording and providing punishment to those who break the rules.

"Democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contentions, have ever been found incompatible with personal security or the rights of property, and have in general been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their deaths."

And any other representative that seem clueless.

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Did we overwhelm CSPAN with traffic? Did they intentionally take it down? Or just maintenance?

isn't this the speech "Sorry Mr Franklin, We're All Democrats Now"

that speech is one of my faves btw

Amendment he mentions in the last paragraph of this speech?
He says it will generate debate and educate the people, protect freedom, restore the Republic. Has it been already introduced as a bill?

Thomas Jefferson of our day cries out.
The only voice in your generation capable of it, permanently marks the government record.

Breathtaking in scope and clarity. This speech must be distributed in every media, every language. This is a major turning point in the fight for liberty.

We have the ultimate text, right in this speech, to answer all objections. I am guessing this may be a glimpse of the next book Dr. Paul is writing; he has given us so many gifts, and this is one of the best of our time.

Please if you know how to "capture" video, preserve this in case the web site ever takes it down.

And pass it on.... Excellent videos that all Americans should see.

need this as a youtube clip ASAP!

"Those who constantly preach global government and democracy ought to consider the outcome of their philosophy in a hypothetical Mideast regional government. If these people were asked which country in this region possessed weapons of mass destruction, had a policy of oppressive occupation, and constantly defies U.N. council resolutions, the vast majority would overwhelmingly name Israel. Is this ludicrous? No. This is what democracy is all about and what can come from a one man, one vote philosophy."

"Excessive meddling in the internal affairs of other nations, and involving ourselves in every conflict around the globe has not endeared the United States to the oppressed of the world. The Japanese are tired of us, the South Koreans are tired of us, the Europeans are tired of us, the Central Americans are tired of us, the Filipinos are tired of us, and, above all, the Arab Muslims are tired of us. Angry and frustrated by our persistent bullying, and disgusted with having their own government
bought and controlled by the United States, joining a radical Islamic movement was a natural and predictable consequence for Muslims."

He delivers shot after shot of straight truth.

Dr Ron Paul is an terrific speaker, When he reads something he writes first, he is even more so. If that's possible
Bump for greatness
Bookmark and email link for education.
Must See, long but worth it
Peace.

Timeless.

was fantastic! There were soooo many good points in that speech that I'd love to cut/paste, but will limit myself to two:
"(When the democracy fails)...it will be THE CLARITY WITH WHICH WE PLAN ITS REPLACEMENT THAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF PAIN AND SUFFERING ENDURED DURING THE TRANSITION TO ANOTHER SYSTEM. Hopefully, the United States Congress and other government leaders will come to realize the seriousness of our current situation and replace the business-as-usual attitude, regardless of political demands and growing needs of a boisterous majority..."
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"...Eventually THE SOLUTION WILL COME WITH THE PASSAGE OF THE LIBERTY AMENDMENT. Once there is serious debate on this amendment, we will know that the American people are considering the restoration of the constitutional republic and a protection of individual liberty..."
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May we stay calm, focused and fare well during these difficult times...