My dad politically raised me with talk radio. Beginning when I was about 12 or 13, he would turn on conservative talk shows and I would listen. I learned to love it. I loved talker Michael Savage after 9/11, and he is still one of my favorite hosts. But he is not a good source for sound philosophy or a focal point for American political thought. The average Michael Savage listener does not like "empty suits" and sees little difference between Republicans and Democrats. The average Michael Savage listener, however, has plenty of problems with a candidate like Ron Paul. My dad is one of these conservatives. Here are some typical arguments against Ron Paul since the debates May 15th on Fox News. Dad, feel free to comment and tell me where I'm off. And for those who can't tell, this blog is littered with "clicky-goodness!" It's important to post this political discussion because it's important to unite the conservative base under an idea of limited government.

*Ron Paul isn't "presidential" looking*... and Michael Savage is? I've heard talk about how good it would be to get an outsider in public office, a non-professional politician as it would be. But now we're looking at height, hair, and suits? Looking "presidential" is only for the mindless moderate who doesn't understand ideas anyway. In a time where constitutional ideas don't have any other time in the mainstream spotlight, there's no time in the pro-freedom movement to pander to hollow-headed voters who only want to look at the pictures, and not read the text.

*Rudy got him good*... Like canned laughter doesn't mean Everybody Loves Raymond is funny, a round of applause in South Carolina during a Fox News Debate doesn't mean "Rudy got him" either.

*Ron Paul stupidly offended millions of Americans*... or is it possible that millions of Americans were just offended stupidly? Ron Paul defended his remarks, and is hardly the first rational voice to tell us that our foreign policy is a catalyst in the terrorist's motive to kill us. Ron Paul doesn't promise that non-interventionism will keep us safe all the time. He does not give a false promise of security. He gives a true promise of liberty.

*Culture of Death in-part caused 9/11*... the notion that our culture is hated is true. But our culture is a free culture, and if you want a free country, you must be brave enough to face all facets of it. Unfortunately it is our government-corpatism that has brought our culture (quite aggressively) to the lands of the Middle East since the 1970's. Non-interventionism will strengthen our national security because it means more minds and bodies here to improve defense.

  The regurgitation of the average conservative's talking points doesn't work. They only want freedom when it allows things they agrees with, which isn't real liberty. You have to be honest with where you're coming from. We're fortunate to live in a society where if you don't like this Culture of Death as you put it, you can choose to not support it by changing the channel or whatever the appropriate response may be.

Ron Paul's message is the only one that will bring any conservatism to the White House. If you think any other Republican will be in the White House in 2009, you are in a dream world.

According to Dictionary.com, to oppress is "to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power." Does any minority group actually suffer from cruel impositions from the government, as we are taught to blindly believe?
We still hear cries of racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, and anti-semitism in this grand old country of ours. The mainstream media has no inhibition in reporting on these claims and the events in which they are involved. We may be allowed to come up with our own solutions to these problems, but we are certainly bound to turn heads if we reject there is such an issue at all. I'd like to know where in America any minority group can't pursue life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. Is America anti-Islamic as the group CAIR would have you believe? Is the NAACP right when they claim not enough has been done for blacks to release them from oppression? ADL wants you to believe anti-semitism is causing real problems in America. NGLTF, ACLU, NOW, the list goes on and on. For the most free country on the planet, we sure do have a lot of people trying to convince you that their group is the most oppressed. I just don't buy it. I don't see any acts of the American government that oppress a minority group. This is not to say that the government does not oppress any minority.
To quote Ayn Rand, "The smallest minority on earth is the individual." This is the most oppressed minority in America. I know that this is a new idea for a few of you. The mainstream media doesn't report on the individual because of ratings and corporate interests. So if the individual is the most oppressed, this restriction of freedom would have an immediate effect on all the groups I mentioned above right? Sure, but they don't even report on it, because they are special interest groups. Jesse Jackson doesn't care about individual blacks. Kim Gandy doesn't care about individual women. Matt Foreman doesn't care about individual gays. And so on. So the individual is the most oppressed minority, but which of our rights is the most restricted or flat out denied? Stay tuned for Part II.

    I am a 21 year old registered Libertarian. I have Democrat and Republican friends that I know will join me in fighting a very real threat we all face.
    I believe my generation will be held responsible for the next major stage in American history. We're on the verge of losing our sovereignty and freedom. Look at the oncoming National I.D. card, the open borders, the ever growing national debt, and so much more. This nation is at the crossroads. Although we're facing the same issues that several generations have faced before us (unjustified war, taxes) there is a strong difference that makes our generation important. If we're going to take this country back and gain back true independence, then our strongest weapon will be high-speed mass communication via the Internet. Organization by the thousands has never been so easy (remember the illegal immigrant marches, or the STOP THE WAR demonstrations). If we ignore our obligation, then may God help our children and grandchildren because no one else will be able to.
    We owe it to ourselves to take the country back from the bankers in the Federal Reserve System and corrupt politicians. The task before us seems unthinkable, but imagine the world our children and grandchildren will face. Do you think they will have it better than us? You would be an ignorant fool to hold the view that every generation is more prosperous than its predecessor in contemporary America. I know I won't be able to say, "You've got it so much better than when I was your age, son" unless I work hard to make this country a better place myself. We all have a duty to continue the fight for our rights, because everyday we stand idly by we risk losing them entirely. Our country and the world are changing at a faster pace than ever before, and it is up to us what direction those changes take us and the future generation. The time is now with World War III hysteria on the horizon. I will work to organize protests big or small to demand smaller government, but I need your help. At this time, all I can offer is passion and information.

America: Freedom to Fascism will give you the facts and fuel you need to regain your liberty!
Spread that video around, and let's be ready to make ourselves heard long before the 2008 election!