The bicycle trail that is. Circa mid-1960′s. “When I was drafted, I was married and had two kids, and I went.” – Ron Paul (in response to other candidates who never served)
Source: Paulitical Ticker with Jack Hunter
Showing posts with label veterans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label veterans. Show all posts
Monday, January 9, 2012
Friday, December 30, 2011
RON PAUL CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES SOUTH CAROLINA TV AD BUY
Celebrated prolife and veterans ads to begin airing today in the Palmetto State
LAKE JACKSON, Texas – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today that it will begin airing its celebrated prolife and veterans ads – ‘Staying on the Right Path’ and ‘He Served’ – in the key early voting state of South Carolina.
The ads feature some of Ron Paul’s patients attesting to his character, professionalism, and prolife credentials and his longstanding devotion to veterans’ issues, respectively.
The ad buy is in the six-figure dollar range and begins today on broadcast and cable television.
“Airing the well-received ads ‘Staying on the Right Path’ and ‘He Served’ will bring Ron Paul’s impeccable record on the sanctity of life – at all stages of life, including at the conclusion of one’s service to the nation – to key early state voters,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.
“South Carolina
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Revolution PAC Releases Second in “Who is Ron Paul?” Series
Video highlights Dr. Paul’s generosity toward disadvantaged patients.
Northbrook, IL | The second in a four-part web ad series featuring personal stories of Americans who have been affected by Republican presidential candidate and Iowa frontrunner Rep. Ron Paul was released today by Revolution PAC.The new video, “The Compassion of Dr. Ron Paul,” features a remarkable story from the congressman’s days as a practicing obstetrician in south Texas Matagorda County
“He was a doctor of medicine, and that’s what he was doing, practicing medicine,” reflects Williams in the montage. “It didn’t matter who and what and why.”
Williams continues, “He’s just an honest man, and that’s something we need now in this day and time.”
The first in the video series, “Adherence to the Oath,” released last week by the super PAC supporting Rep. Paul’s presidential bid features Captain Bill Manning. In the web ad, the Vietnam
“Simply put, Ron Paul has individual appeal, regardless of where one might fall on the political, socioeconomic, age or racial spectrum,” explains Revolution PAC Chair Gary Franchi. “As he likes to say, ‘Freedom brings people together.’ We intend to convey that message in this series.”
Revolution PAC is supporting Ron Paul’s consistent, constitutional message with targeted TV advertising, direct mail campaigns and innovative Web promotions complemented by billboards and radio ads in key primary states. Unlimited donations by individuals, businesses and organizations are being accepted by Revolution PAC to support that effort. Contributions to help fund the broadcast of the “Who is Ron Paul?” series in key primary states may be made at RevolutionPAC.com/compassion.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Ron Paul to Campaign in Central and Western Iowa
Three-day visit to include town hall meetings and a major ‘Salute to Veterans Rally’ in Des Moines
ANKENY, Iowa – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will campaign in Iowa for three days in the run-up to the January 3, 2012 Iowa Caucus.
The far-reaching visit will occur from Wednesday to Friday, December 28th to the 30th, inclusive.
Public events during this visit include town hall meetings in large population centers and rural areas, and a majorSalute to Veterans Rally.
“As we approach the final stretch, the Iowa team welcomes Ron Paul for another consequential visit during which he’ll interact with voters and host a rally to salute our veterans. Earlier visits by Dr. Paul laid the foundation for a strong top-three showing at the January caucus and this visit promises to build upon it,” said Ron Paul 2012 Iowa Chair Drew Ivers.
Details of this far-reaching visit are as follows. All times Central.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
12:00 p.m.
Jasper County Town Hall Meeting
Iowa Speedway Media Center
I-80 at Exit 168
Newton, IA 50208
(take Iowa Speedway Dr. to Lincoln St. and enter speedway from south)
3:00 p.m.
Ron Paul visits GuideOne Insurance*
1111 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, IA 50265
7:00 p.m.
Ron Paul’s Salute to Veterans Rally
Iowa State Fairgrounds – Knapp Learning Center
East 33rd St. & University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50317
*Closed to the public but media are encouraged to attend.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Live in-studio interview w/ Jan Mickelson
WHO Radio
2141 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
12:00 p.m.
Perry Town Hall Meeting
Hotel Pattee
1112 Willis Ave.
Perry, IA 50220
3:00 p.m.
Cass County Town Hall Meeting
Cass County Community Center at Cass County Fairgrounds
805 W 10th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022
7:00 p.m.
Council Bluffs Town Hall Meeting
Mid-America Center
One Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Friday, December 30, 2011
1:00 p.m.
Plymouth County Town Hall Meeting
LeMars Convention Center
275 12th St. SE
LeMars, IA 51031
3:00 p.m.
Sioux County Town Hall Meeting
Sioux Center Public Library
102 S. Main Ave.
Sioux Center, IA 51250
7:00 p.m.
Sioux City Town Hall Meeting
River’s Bend Convention Center / Stoney Creek Inn
300 3rd St.
Sioux City, IA 51101
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Ron Paul Campaign Announces South Carolina State Chairman
Dr. Michael Vasovski to lead South Carolina effort
LAKE JACKSON, Texas– Today, the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Vasovski as South Carolina Campaign Chairman.
“As a sole medical practitioner, I am also a small business owner, and know full well the burdens placed on small businesses by the federal government,” said Dr. Vasovski in a statement. “Dr. Paul is the only presidential candidate with a serious plan to reduce such regulations and cut $1 trillion from the federal budget in his first year in office. I am honored to support Ron Paul’s campaign for the Republican nomination.”
The son of a 26-year Air Force veteran, Dr. Vasovski served in the United States Army’s Medical Corp from 1981-1987, achieving the rank of Captain. Upon leaving the Army, he moved to Aiken, South Carolina where he began his private general medical practice.
Dr. Vasovski was one of the original founders of the Free Medical Clinic of Aiken. He and Cindy, his wife of 31 years, continue to volunteer there where needy people can partake of health care that is provided completely free of charge and generated by and from the voluntary efforts of a large staff of caring, generous and compassionate citizens of Aiken. Dr. Vasovski still continues to serve the people of Aiken and the surrounding counties to this day.
This announcement comes after a CNN/Time Poll showed Dr. Paul polling in the top three among GOP presidential hopefuls in South Carolina.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Ron Paul Campaign Names New ‘Veterans for Ron Paul’ Members
Fellow veterans are fully committed to Dr. Paul
LAKE JACKSON, Texas – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign announced today new members of its nationwide “Veterans for Ron Paul” coalition.
The additions include New Jersey’s most conservative state legislator, a campaign volunteer who once provided communications support for Air Force One, and a Vietnam veteran familiar with Dr. Paul’s unwavering commitment to veterans.
“Now more than ever, the United States needs a leader who respects the Constitution and who will return liberty and prosperity to the American people. We need a leader who will use our military only when it is absolutely necessary to defend the national security interests of the U.S., and who will stop engaging our military in wasteful and unconstitutional nation-building exercises,” said New Jersey State Sen. Michael J. Doherty (R-23) of Washington Township.
Sen. Doherty, who attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army and is also an attorney, served in Germany during the Cold War as a Nuclear Operations Officer in the Field Artillery. On Monday, September 26th, Sen. Doherty endorsed Dr. Paul on the steps of the New Jersey State House in Trenton before a crowd of more than 400 Garden State Ron Paul supporters.
“Ron Paul is the only candidate with the staunch principles and conviction required to uphold the responsibilities as the next President of the United States. Having experience the culture around the presidency firsthand, Ron Paul displays an unwavering authenticity that will compel the highest commitment from the men and women of the military and revive the sought-after ideals that built this country,” said Mike Wallace, a Kentucky native who resides in South Portland, Maine.
From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Wallace served in the U.S. Air Force as an Active Duty Sr. Airman at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, in the 89th Communications Group. During his service, he supported communications for the Presidential Air Group, Air Force One and Special Air Mission Aircraft in the National Capital Region. Mr. Wallace currently volunteers for the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
A veteran living in Texas’s 14th Congressional District, which Dr. Paul represents, also joined the coalition after expressing his support for Dr. Paul in a nationally-televised campaign advertisement titled, “He Served.”
“I support Congressman Ron Paul for President because he wants to give the government back to the people. He supports the veterans. He wants to bring the troops back to the United States where they belong. Dr. Paul also wants to protect our border and support the USA locally, not spend our money overseas,” said Joe R. Pena of Port Lavaca, Texas.
Mr. Pena served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam in 1965 at Id Drang Valley. Having retired after 30 years from the Port Lavaca Police Department, he presently serves as a County Veteran Service Officer for Calhoun County, Texas.
As a function of today’s announcement, the aforementioned veterans now serve on the national advisory board of “Veterans for Ron Paul.”
As a first basic step, those wanting to join the “Veterans for Ron Paul”coalition should visit www.RonPaul2012.com/Veterans.
To view Dr. Paul’s latest national security-themed television ad title “Secure,”click here.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
In Case You Missed It: Military Publication Salutes Ron Paul
Recognizes the support active-military confer on Paul
LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was recently recognized by a well-known West Coast military publication for the campaign contributions active-military men and women give him, contributions that far exceed those given to his other GOP competitors and to President Barack Obama. See piece below from “The Ranger,” a publication celebrating its 60th anniversary:
RON PAUL: YOU WANT HIM
Most money from Joes goes to Ron Paul
By Tyler Hemstreet
As someone who has served his country, Air Force veteran and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has some very straightforward views on the United States’ involvement in the Global War on Terror.
He believes hundreds of thousands of U.S. Service members have been stretched thin all across the globe in more than 135 countries – often without a clear mission, any sense of what defines victory, or the knowledge of when they’ll be permanently reunited with their families.
He believes acting as the world’s policeman and nation-building weakens the U.S., puts our troops in harm’s way, and sends precious resources to other nations in the midst of a historic economic crisis.
And the Texas congressman also believes the U.S. should end nation-building, which is draining troop morale, increasing debt and sacrificing lives with no end in sight.
Those views are striking a chord with military members across the nation…
A link to the full article can be found here.
Source: Ron Paul Campaign
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Releases Newest Ad
Highlights Paul’s military service and unrivaled commitment to veterans
LAKE JACKSON, Texas– Today, the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign released its latest television ad. The 60-second spot entitled ‘A Veteran’s Best Friend’ highlights Paul’s military service and unrivaled commitment to veterans.
“Dr. Paul has a long record in Congress as a strong advocate for veterans and issues important to them, particularly in making sure that they receive recognition for the sacrifices they’ve made in service to our country,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.
The ad is the first in what will be a $1 million television push over the next few weeks. It is scheduled to air nationally on the FOX News Channel during debate coverage and run heavily in New Hampshire, Iowa, Nevada, and South Carolina on broadcast and cable. At this stage in the primary election cycle few other campaigns have the ability to make an ad push of this scale, putting the Paul campaign in elite company.
Regarding the campaign’s ad push Benton went on to say:
“Our campaign is seeing growing momentum now and is doing this ad blitz to cement ourselves in the top tier. We’ve seen Dr. Paul’s poll numbers steadily increase, with strong showings in recent New Hampshire and Iowapolls, as well as strong head-to-head showings versus President Obama.”
Video source: Ron Paul campaign
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Ron Paul Issues Open Letter to President Obama Concerning Cuts to Veterans’ Benefits
Calls on Obama to keep stated promise to vets
LAKE JACKSON, Texas– The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign today released the following Open Letter from Dr. Paul to President Barack Obama:
“Dear President Obama,
“As a Doctor, an Air Force Veteran, and Congressman, who serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and has always fought for the best interest of our troops, I was deeply concerned to learn that our military retirees are now facing benefit cuts under your proposed $1.5 trillion dollar tax hike.
“Our military men and women have fought bravely. In exchange, our country made a promise to them, and we must honor it.
“There are trillions of dollars in unwise and unconstitutional spending we must cut. There are few other leaders in Washington willing to cut spending as deeply as I am and truly balance our budget. But, we must make sure we take care of our Veterans who fought to take care of us.
“We have put our troops in harm’s way, and we must honor our promises. And, our troops have paid a heavy price these past ten years. Over 5,000 have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan, 40,000 have seen crushing injuries, and hundreds of thousands more suffer from brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder.
“Failing to meet the promises we have made to our troops would be unjust and immoral. The cuts you announced yesterday, combined with the rumored cuts in benefits reported in publications like Army Times, have our soldiers and Veterans deeply concerned.
“Mr. President, instead of cutting our Veterans benefits, I call on you to support our troops. Support them by bringing them home to our shores, to protect our borders and defend our country. Ensure that they are rested and equipped to repel any real credible attack. Re-unite them with their families. And, make sure they no longer play policeman in dangerous foreign civil wars.
“Cutting the benefits of our Veterans benefits while we subsidize the security of other wealthy nations like Germany and Japan and play World Policeman makes no sense. The money we would save extracting our fighting men and women and our equipment from overseas conflicts and regions will more than offset the savings you seek by upending the manner in which veterans receive care.
“Bringing our troops home would ensure that we keep the promise to our Veterans, strengthen our national defense and secure our borders.
“Do not mistake me for a pacifist or a person solely focused on the economics of the unsustainable global security and state-building that has helped our country arrive at the shores of financial ruin. On the contrary, I consider my military service as an Air Force flight surgeon during the Cold War to be among my highest personal and professional achievements.
“Authentic, Constitutionally-sound national security – a strong national defense – begins with guarding our borders and not the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
“Mr. President, I call upon you to support our troops, honor our Veterans, and ensure our wounded get the care they deserve. To do so, we must end these protracted, trillion-dollar wars and bring them home.”
In Liberty,
Ron Paul
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