Texas Rep. Ron Paul to Retire From Congress

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Texas Rep. Ron Paul says he will retire from Congress when his term runs out in 2012 and will focus on his campaign for president.

The 75-year-old Republican said Tuesday that he has been criticized in the past for running for Congress and the presidency at the same time. He says he believes he can fight for the issues he believes in from outside of Congress.

Paul says he will serve out his term through December 2012.

If Ron Paul does not win the nomination and the general Election in 2012 this will be the last time he is in government speaking out in favor of limited government, the constitution, and against the debt, spending, threats to our liberty, and the wars. He has served honorably and will be remembered for some time to come among the serious proponents of Libertarianism and Constitutionalism.

So for those Ron Paul fans out there you better really step it up if you want to see him continue his role in the federal government.

I think they should all have to do that. The contenders that is. I wish I could say the POTUS also but...

Anyway, he is doing it to focus strickly on his POTUS Run. This is a good thing and I think it will go a long way with people out in the real world.

Of course, since it is him-it will be spun like a Paling quitting the Governors job. Mark my words. Or/rather. He's too old to do both (in an attempt to put him in a bad light etc). The MSM will get REAL creative on this guy-you'll see.

Good luck to him.

Yep I just read this too. His son is in Congress time for daddy to get the White House. Go Dr. Paul!

This makes me sad. Seeing that the Republican establishment hates him more than the Dems do, he has no shot at the Repub nomination. If he's not in Congress, who is going to give hell to Bernanke and the Fed?
The only hope is that he remains Republican only until a nominee is declared and then breaks away to form his own Independent candidacy. Sadly, that would likely only ensure an Obama victory a la Teddy Roosevelt and his BullMoose effort.
It was nice to know that at least 1 guy had it right in Washington, DC.

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GOOOOO RON PAUL!!!! REVOLUTION!!! People are starting to wake up and take notice of what this man has been saying for years. He's got my vote!!!!

this SUCKS!
i wish the internet had been invented when ron paul was 40. he would have eventually been elected president, because eventually his quest to restore liberty would have been out.

i realized this during the last election, he was too old. and now it shows.

but he and his team are working to empower other smaller market politicians to move up.

if the internet can somehow stay free for 20 more years, people will wake up. but they keep 'capping' the internet, and soon enough they will start blocking websites like this.

im sick of living in a coroparte fascism.

More power to him!

I just don't believe TPTB will let him get anywhere near the White House.

it would appear Paul is stating that
It's now or never

Does this make a 3rd party campaign for the presidency more likely?
Let's hope so.

Originally posted by butcherguy
I just don't believe TPTB will let him get anywhere near the White House.

I would concur with that assessment.
Their answer is:
ACCESS DENIED

and the elections are rigged
so Paul has no chance unless
there is an outright revolt.

The Only Hope For America Is Ron Paul 2012!

I wish the best for Dr. Paul.

He does not need to be in government to be able to influence others and further fight corruption.

But all you Ron Paul supporters out there...when voting time comes along we need to make a big turn out and get this man in office. We have to change this country, and I firmly believe Ron Paul is one of us and not an empty suit.

Originally posted by anon72
I think they should all have to do that. The contenders that is. I wish I could say the POTUS also but...

Anyway, he is doing it to focus strickly on his POTUS Run. This is a good thing and I think it will go a long way with people out in the real world.

Of course, since it is him-it will be spun like a Paling quitting the Governors job. Mark my words. Or/rathe. He's too old to do both (in an attempt to put him in a bad light etc).

Good luck to him.

He is serving the rest of his term and has served for a long time. How could it be spun like Palin actually quitting her job before the term was over.

I don't see it happening.

Originally posted by louieprima
This makes me sad. Seeing that the Republican establishment hates him more than the Dems do, he has no shot at the Repub nomination. If he's not in Congress, who is going to give hell to Bernanke and the Fed?
The only hope is that he remains Republican only until a nominee is declared and then breaks away to form his own Independent candidacy. Sadly, that would likely only ensure an Obama victory a la Teddy Roosevelt and his BullMoose effort.
It was nice to know that at least 1 guy had it right in Washington, DC.

That the key. How much the current Republican party hates Ron Paul is the smoking gun that the entire party and its claimed love of freedom and limitied government is all a total fraud. The current Rep party hates Paul because he is not a theocrat like them. That is the goal of every modern Republican -- to impose their 6th century level of ignorance on the rest of us and impose a theocracy.

What is the point?

TPTB have already selected their president for 2012 and it ain't Paul or anyone close to adopting his principles. The voting is a ruse to give the people the idea that they have choice.

I'm surprised the MSM gives him so much time, but I think that has to do with TPTB having full control who gets in to office anyway.

Does anyone think TPTB would risk holding a REAL election where the people decide who wins? I don't think so.

wow, I didn't expect this
I don't blame him though

His son has commented

“History will record the legislative record of Ron Paul as an extraordinary one – perhaps unparalleled. There probably has never been a more consistent believer in limited government in Congress. America deserves a statesman like Ron Paul as her president, a man I am proud to call my father.”

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Crazy

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Ron Paul for 2012!

I love this guy, and I hope people will take note that they're losing out on the ONE PERSON who won't rape America for all it's worth. The people in power now NEED to go.

Even though I Love the ideas that Ron Paul has been saying for years, I would have to agree that TPTB will never let him win the nomination. The only way is to overwhelm the convention with supporters of Ron Paul and also just like the military does (Create a "NO- DRIVE ZONE") like a no-fly zone around Washington DC. Once we surround the area and not let them leave, then maybe they will finally understand that this is a Republic and not a Democracy. Remember the 2nd Amendment is to defend ourselves from tyranny from our own government. Once they see thousands of peaceful armed citizens surrounding Washington, then they will have to wake up.

I know that by and large on this site I will be preaching to the choir. but, none-the-less:

Ron Paul for President 2012! Spread the word, and start a rEVOLution!

The only one who gets my vote is Ron Paul. The only one gets my money is Ron Paul. The only one who gets my voluntary support is Ron Paul.

You hear that Republicans? Ron Paul or I don't vote.

The Republicans have proved once again (IE: passage of The Patriot Act) that they only give lip service to the principles of small government, personal liberty and Constitutional limitations. Remember G. W. Bush signed into law the bill banning incandescent light bulbs. How R's many voted for the food modernization safety act?

You see Bachman, Romney or Perry standing up to the TSA?

Aren't you Republicans tired of the old bait and switch? Are you that stupid that you are willing to fall prey to another G. W.?

As a volunteer for Bush in 2000 I certainly will not.

I truly believe that this decision by Dr. Paul will lead to an independent presidential campaign and the time is right for one. Dissatisfaction with both parties is at an all time high and if Ron Paul’s independent campaign insures no Republican is elected to the white house so be it.

Obama is quite open about how he plans on screwing us. I guarantee any Republican not named Paul or Johnson will screw us just as painfully all the while under the cover of right wing demagogues.

To quote Morpheus: “You take the blue pill, the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill, you stay in wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.”

Ron Paul is the Red Pill Candidate and unfortunately most Republicans I know prefer the Blue Pill to the truth.