Jesse "The Mind" State of the Union

From "The Mind" Jesse Ventura: Why I vetoed the bill, “This case went on to state that words uttered under coercion (the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats) are proof of loyalty to nothing but self-interest. Love of country must spring from willing hearts and free minds, inspired by a fair administration of wise laws enacted by the people's elected representatives within the bounds of express constitutional prohibitions. In other words, a government wisely acting within its bounds will earn loyalty and respect from its citizens.  A government dares not demand the same.

“There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag. Patriots serve.  Patriots vote.  Patriots attend meetings in their community. Patriots pay attention to the actions of government and speak out when needed.  Patriots teach their children about our history, our precious democracy and about citizenship. Being an active, engaged citizen means being a patriotic American every day.  No law will make a citizen a patriot.

"I am very disappointed that the governor ... saw fit to veto a Pledge of Allegiance bill which gave opt-outs at every opportunity," said Reiter, R-Shoreview.  Half the states now require the pledge as part of the school day, and half a dozen more recommend it, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.  This year, legislatures in several states were considering making the oath mandatory.  It wasn't immediately clear how many had passed such requirements.

At the time 5/22/02, Gov. Jesse Ventura vetoed the bill that would have required public school students to say the Pledge of Allegiance at least once a week.  When I was a kid in the 60s we recited the Pledge of Allegiance every morning before class but Ventura makes a valid point here in today's culture of America.  Ever changing, are we headed in the right direction?

Like a Census taker, what's your reaction to the State of the Union?

"Off the Grid" Jesse Ventura gives his own State of the Union.  How can you be a Vigilant Citizen?

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Ron Paul Goes OffTheGrid

Good to see Ron Paul, former Texas Congressman and host of RonPaulChannel, joins Jesse Ventura OffTheGrid to discuss if Obama did anything right in his State of the Union, if Congress will actually do anything in 2014, and what to cut from the National Budget.

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Ron Paul

The Ron Paul campaign's latest ad shows once again that Dr. Paul is the only candidate with a serious plan to tackle America's serious problems.

Ron Paul finished a distant second in the Kentucky primary, despite his son being the state’s junior senator. But a Paul supporter — a backer of both Ron and Rand (who reciprocated) easily won the Republican nomination in the fourth congressional district.

Thomas Massie defeated his nearest opponent in a four-way race 44.8 percent to 28.6 percent. The district has been represented by a Republican for all but six years since 1967 — when quite conservative Democrat Ken Lucas held the seat — making Massie a heavy favorite to win the general election in November.

2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by the Hon. Jordan Mason, City Councilman, Ward 4 of Rapid City, South Dakota.

In making public his endorsement, Councilman Mason said he was doing so as a private citizen and not on behalf of any organization with which he is affiliated.

“I stand for strong fiscal policy. I stand for solving our problems at home before we try to solve other countries’ problems abroad. I stand for liberty and I stand for the American dream. And so I stand behind Ron Paul,” said Councilman Mason.

Synopsis: 

America is the greatest nation in human history. Our respect for individual liberty, free markets, and limited constitutional government produced the strongest, most prosperous country in the world. But, we have drifted far from our founding principles, and America is in crisis. Ron Paul’s “Restore America” plan slams on the brakes and puts America on a return to constitutional government. It is bold but achievable. Through the bully pulpit of the presidency, the power of the Veto, and, most importantly, the united voice of freedom-loving Americans, we can implement fundamental reforms.

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Dr. Paul is the only candidate with a plan to cut spending and truly balance the budget. This is the only plan that will deliver what America needs in these difficult times: Major regulatory relief, large spending cuts, sound monetary policy, and a balanced budget.

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Update 8/27/12

Less than 12 miles away from the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Texas Rep. Ron Paul gave an impassioned farewell speech to about 8,000 raucous supporters at a farewell rally Sunday night where he declared the so-called Ron Paul Revolution was not over.

The six hour "We are the Future" rally was a tribute to Paul, who has run for President unsuccessfully three times. It began at noon, and didn't reach fever pitch until around 5pm when Paul addressed the crowd after hours of speeches from economists, Sen. Tom Davis of South Carolina , Paul's son Sen. of Kentucky Rand Paul, and more.
"We'll get into the tent, believe me, because we'll become the tent eventually," Paul said of the established Republican Party that is "failing" the country but that will one day join his followers. "Once they know we are the future they will know about us."
"The answer is not more efficient government," Paul said in his speech, which ran for slightly more than an hour. "It's getting government out of things they're not supposed to be doing."
Meanwhile, on Monday, presumptive GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan told Fox News that he feels confident that Paul's supporters would end up being "very comfortable with us."