Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr.'s Blog, page 2533

Ron Paul in the FInancial TImes

On the trouble with central bankers, who have power through violence, but no intellectual arguments that can persuade. Need I mention that neither Obama nor Romney understand any of this? (Thanks to Paul-Martin Foss)

FOX News Admits

Ron has qualified to be nominated at the convention. (Thanks to Tom Mullen)

Salon-RNC Worried About Ron Paul

Left-wing media, like right-wing media, are in general shills for the regime. Take Salon.com, which is worried--like the RNC and Romney--about what it calls "The Ron Paul convention takeover plot." Oooh, scary. Will Ron "steal" the nomination or just "wreak havoc" in Tampa? Why, some of the Paul peons might even "relentlessly heckle" their betters rather than knuckle their forelocks. Can't have that. It might give other plebs ideas above their station. Keep the scam going, with the usual corporatist Democrat versus the usual corporatist Republican. That way the oligarchs can't lose.

Orders From the Republican Establishment

"RNC to NV GOP: Don't let Ron Paul delegates take over national convention slots or don't bother coming to Tampa." (Thanks to Brad Funkhouser)

Maine GOP Head Warns Against Ron Paulians

Writes Paul Harrell:

"I am a delegate to the Maine State Republican Convention this weekend, and a Ron Paul supporter. Today, I received this email from Charlie Webster, the head of the Maine Republican Party. It sounds like he is worried about his job."

To: State Convention Delegates and Alternates

From: Charlie Webster

Several weeks ago I attended a meeting at the Party Headquarters with a representative from the Ron Paul campaign.

At that meeting I was informed that the Ron Paul campaign intends to "take over" the Republican State Convention and Republican State Committee.

It appears that such an effort will be attempted.

It is my opinion that, in my role as Party Chairman, my obligation is to welcome every Republican activist to our Convention, and to guarantee that all voices are heard.

All of us should welcome the supporters of Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, and Mitt Romney.

These activists are critical to the election of our candidates in the 2012 elections.

As attendees of our convention, I write to inform you of this situation and to remind you of the importance of attending the Convention beginning with the election of the Convention Secretary when we convene at 9 a.m. ( We recommend that you arrive at 8:15, at the latest to collect your Delegate/Alternate credentials )

The very first business on Saturday will be the election of the Convention Secretary and Convention Chairman.

This would be the first opportunity for anyone to "take over" the Convention by electing " their " Convention Chairman.

The County caucuses will be held at 4 o'clock and this matter of business would be another opportunity to "take over" the State Committee.

I regret the necessity of writing this message, but unfortunately there are those among us who would choose to divide us rather than unite us.  Individuals who seem to believe that the overall good of the Party may not be as important as their candidate and their own personal political opinions.

Thanks for reading this message, see you at the Convention. 8:15 a.m. on Saturday

Charlie Webster

Chairman, Maine Republican Party

Krugman Getting More Desperate

Now he is quoting neocon David Frum against Ron Paul. Like all warmongers, Frum can't stand Ron or the gold standard, since both are anti-empire. And his economic analysis is just silly. BTW, Krugman, whatever else is wrong with him, is no advocate of perpetual, anti-Muslim war.

Maine GOP Plans More Anti-Ron Tricks

Sparks to fly. (Thanks to Brad Funkhouser)

'Forget the Nomination':

"Ron Paul's Revolution is taking over the Republican Party." (Thanks to Eric Garris)

Those Sneaky Paulians

They're following the GOP's rules, and therefore creating "mischief" by winning delegates, complains the Washington Times. (Thanks to Steve Cross)

Newt the Deadbeat

The neocon ex-candidate is sticking creditors and staff with $4 million in unpaid bills. Expect them never to be paid.