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Monday, March 10, 2014

Support Audit The Fed Support HR 24

From Campaign For Liberty:

"Monetary morphine."

That's how some are now referring to the Fed's risky and unprecedented print-now, ask-questions-later policies.

As a doctor, I can tell you morphine is one of the most dangerous and addictive substances known to man. First, just a little of the opiate masks a patient's pain. But then, addicts crave more and more until overdoses result in death.

The Fed has tried hard to mask many of our economic problems for years now. But today, the first cracks are starting to appear in what I believe will be nothing less than a Federal Reserve-created, global financial meltdown.

And every second Congress waits to finally audit and EXPOSE the Federal Reserve - the first step toward finally ENDING the Fed once and for all - the problems get bigger and bigger.

That's why it's critical you sign your Audit the Fed petition right away.

As you'll see, this petition urges your U.S. Representative to do everything in their power to achieve a standalone, roll call vote on the Audit the Fed bill (H.R. 24), including cosponsoring it if they haven't yet done so.

As Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid showed us during Fed Chair Janet Yellen's confirmation fight - when he blatantly broke Senate rules rather than allow so much as a vote on Audit the Fed - he'll resort to any dirty trick in the book to stop you and me.

But the truth is, there's never been any defense in Washington, D.C. against a tidal wave of angry Americans DEMANDING political action - or politicians' hides.

That's exactly why I'm counting on your action today to help me create that tidal wave of outrage before it's too late.

You see, just recently, news broke that Wall Street bigwigs, including George Soros' investment firm, held off-the-record private meetings with Fed officials, where they urged a new round of Fed "intervention" to prop up Europe.

Apparently, the TRILLIONS in bailouts and secret loans the Fed has issued to overseas banks in recent years aren't working.

Now,some foreign banks are fearing old-fashioned panics and demanding depositors show proof of need just to withdraw "large amounts" of their own money! And I'm afraid it's only a matter of time until this madness reaches our shores.

Today the U.S. dollar acts as the world's "reserve currency" - the currency most often used in international trading.

This has encouraged our federal government's monetary morphine high, enabling Congress to spend like drunken sailors as U.S. dollars - even when printed out of thin air - stay in demand around the globe.

But as foreign economies crumble and stop needing U.S. dollars - and the Federal Reserve continues to print money like there's no tomorrow - I truly fear an all-out, global financial catastrophe resulting in the collapse of the U.S. dollar.

And our massive and growing $17.3 TRILLION national debt could end up wiping out every last shred of American wealth.

That's why your action today is so critical.

If you and I can FORCE Congress to Audit the Fed, the American people will finally see that the Federal Reserve System leads to:

***Ever-expanding Big Government boondoggles like "ObamaCare."

Now that politicians have figured out the Fed will just create money out of thin air to pay the bills if taxing and borrowing can't make ends meet, the floodgates are wide open for even more of the statists' utopian plans;

***Constant economic crises.

The housing crisis and the resulting chaos is just one example of an economic bubble created by centrally planned interest rates and money manipulation;

***The destruction of the middle class.

As fuel, food, housing, medical care, and education costs soar, everyone who is NOT on the government dole is forced to make do with less as the value of their money sinks;

***Currency destruction.

History shows us that riots, violence, and full-scale police states can result when people finally realize their money isn't worth the paper it's printed on and REFUSE to accept it.

That's why it's so important you help me turn up the heat on Congress today!

I know that despite an outpouring of action by the American people during Janet Yellen's confirmation hearing, Senator Reid flat-out REFUSED to allow a vote on Audit the Fed.

But luckily for him, my ability to participate in the fight was limited by federal law.

As a former Member of Congress, I was restricted on what I could say and do regarding legislation and grassroots mobilization for one year after leaving office. For example, I couldn't even directly ask you to call Congress for or against a piece of legislation.

But those restrictions were lifted on January 4.

And with so much at stake, I'm more determined than ever to FORCE Congress to act on auditing the Federal Reserve.

Without an audit, I'm afraid there could be no stopping the economic calamity you and I both sense roaring at us like a freight train.

The good news is your action is proven to work.

Just ten years ago, discussion of the Federal Reserve was limited almost solely to libertarian academics and a few of us in Congress.

Today, it's a MAJOR national political issue - one supported by nearly 75% of the American people.

And it's your action in support of Campaign for Liberty that put it there.

Thanks to your help, my Audit the Fed bill passed the U.S. House with an incredible bipartisan three-fourths majority in 2012. And if you and I can create another massive tidal wave of action in 2014, I'm convinced there will be no stopping us.

But there's no time to waste. You and I have a LOT of work to do.

And it all starts in the House.

Today, the House version of Audit the Fed (H.R. 24) stands at 184 cosponsors, just 34 short of a majority.

If you and I can pressure a majority of House members to cosponsor Audit the Fed, pressure will dramatically increase on the House Leadership to schedule a vote.

I'm confident, once a vote is scheduled, the bill will sail through the House yet again.

At that point, will Senator Reid and President Obama really be able to say "NO" to holding a vote?

Well, 2014 is an election year.

As I mentioned earlier, Audit the Fed is supported by nearly 75% of the American people.

"Thanks" to ObamaCare, NSA spying, and a host of other issues, the political winds are already blowing against President Obama and Senator Reid.

If they want to add Audit the Fed to the mix, it'll be their political funeral in 2014.

The American people are FED UP with Big Government politicians trying to run their lives.

And more and more now understand Federal Reserve banksters aren't running our economy anywhere but into the ground.

That's why it's so important you sign your petition IMMEDIATELY.

My hope is to contact up to 12 million Americans from coast-to-coast to generate additional petitions to Congress.

That alone will dramatically turn up the heat on Congress to take action. But I'm not going to stop there.

In fact, I've instructed Campaign for Liberty staff to craft a $500,000 Internet, email, and TV mobilization campaign.

Not only that, but it seems just about every other day, I get a call from another news network asking for an interview.

Now that my restrictions have been lifted, I'm going to come after the Fed with everything I have.

But I'm just one man. And I know what it's like to stand alone.

For almost 40 years, I've fought to restore constitutional principles in America.

I've warned about the dangers of the Fed.

Today, as much as I hate to see it, my predictions are coming true.

But I know I'm not alone any more. The support of good folks like you who are willing to take action to save our beloved Republic gives me hope.

So won't you please sign the petition to your U.S. Representative at once?

And, if you can, please agree to your most generous contribution.

Campaign for Liberty doesn't have the money in the bank to fund everything that needs to be done.

And I know without money, all our best-laid plans are nothing but words on paper. So I'm counting on you to help me turn up the pressure on Congress.

Won't you please agree to a generous contribution of $15?

I know I'm asking you to stretch.

But I also know you understand just how important it is we finally Audit the Fed and FORCE our federal government to give up its addiction to "monetary morphine."

Of course, if $15 is just too much, please give what you can.

Perhaps you can give $10 or $5?

Regardless of what you can give, please act right away.

Please sign your petition and agree to your most generous contribution of $15, $10, $5, or whatever you can afford IMMEDIATELY.

In Liberty,

Ron Paul
Chairman

P.S. Every second Congress waits to finally audit and EXPOSE the Federal Reserve - the first step toward finally ENDING the Fed once and for all - the problems get bigger and bigger.

Now that my legal restrictions have been lifted, allowing me to turn up the pressure on Congress higher than ever, Campaign for Liberty is doubling down on its efforts to Audit the Fed before the Federal Reserve destroys every last shred of American wealth.

That's why it's critical you sign your petition to your U.S. Representative and make your most generous contribution of $15, $10, or at least $5 TODAY!

Friday, March 7, 2014

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Tell the CEO's of Amazon,Facebook,Google,Netflix and Yahoo to stand for Net Neutrality

From Free Press Action Fund:

Think about how much you rely on companies like Amazon, Facebook, Google, Netflix and Yahoo. They deliver our email, our news, our entertainment; they keep us connected to friends and family — and they allow us to look up pretty much anything.

And just like us, these companies will suffer in a world without Net Neutrality.

Here's the hard truth: A world without Net Neutrality means the messages we send to our families and friends might not get through. The videos we want to watch might not load. The apps we want to use might not function. The Internet we love could be destroyed.

No one (except AT&T, Verizon and all those other greedy Internet service providers) wants this kind of world. That’s why we’re working with RootsAction to push companies like Google to help us bring Net Neutrality back.

Tell the CEOs of Amazon, Facebook, Google, Netflix and Yahoo to urge the Federal Communications Commission to reclassify broadband and save the Internet.

Most of these CEOs have expressed their support for the open Internet. But since a court threw out the FCC’s Net Neutrality rules in January, they’ve said nothing about an issue that could make or break their businesses — and our online lives.

The only way we’re going to win back Net Neutrality is if FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler finds the courage to do the right thing. And a message from Google’s Larry Page or Amazon’s Jeff Bezos carries a lot of weight in Washington.

Sign our letter urging Amazon, Facebook, Google, Netflix and Yahoo to save the Internet.

We’re in a scary new era: Comcast and Verizon have been making Netflix videos harder to download. Google (which owns YouTube) could face the same treatment. This is just the beginning of the ISPs’ campaign to wring every last cent they can out of the Internet.

Pressure these Silicon Valley CEOs to help us save the Internet.

Thanks for all that you do—

Josh
freepress.net

P.S. The Free Press Action Fund fights every day to protect the open Internet. We don’t take money from business, government or political parties and rely on the generosity of people like you to fuel our work. Please donate $15 (or more!) today. Thank you!

Monday, March 3, 2014

Stop the IRS harassment support S 2011

Campaign For Liberty:

We are at a crucial point in our battle to block the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) proposed “gag” rule that would prevent Campaign for Liberty and like-minded groups from making communications that take place:

“... within 60 days of a general election (or within 30 days of a primary election) and clearly identify a candidate or political party." [IRS Regulation IR-2013-92]

I will provide more details about the next step in our efforts in a moment, but first I want to update you on our progress and let you know how C4L members are making a difference on this issue.

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act (H.R. 3865) by a vote of 243-176.

This legislation blocks the IRS from implementing its gag rule for one year and was passed by a much wider margin than expected . . .

. . . a result that was incredibly strong thanks to the efforts of Campaign for Liberty members like you and other liberty-loving activists who demanded Congress stop the IRS from muzzling Campaign for Liberty and like-minded groups.

Getting this bill passed in the House by such a large margin was a great victory. But we are going to have to work even harder to get this bill through the Senate, and we do not have a moment to lose.

So please sign your Fax Petition to the Senate urging your senators to follow the House’s lead and pass the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act (S. 2011) right away.

Last week, as part of the IRS’ “comment period” on the rule, an influential group of Big Government-loving senators — including Chuck Schumer of New York, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and Patrick Leahy of Vermont — submitted comments to the IRS in support of the rule.

These senators actually urged the IRS to go through with their plans to stop C4L and like-minded groups from letting you know how they stand on key liberty issues 60 days before a general election and 30 days before a primary — the very time when Americans are most interested in such information!

And while only ten other senators joined Schumer, Warren, and Leahy in publicly supporting the IRS, I’m fully confident many more politicians in both parties are secretly hoping this rule goes into effect.

These politicians are tired of Campaign for Liberty letting you know about how they are siding with Janet Yellen, the Banksters, and the Wall Street special interests against the nearly 75% of Americans who support Audit the Fed.

They are also eager to have the IRS stop us from telling you which politicians are refusing to take action to protect your liberty, privacy, and dignity from the National Security Agency (NSA).

And they would certainly be glad to have the IRS stop us from telling you about how they are unwilling to fight to save America from the ObamaCare disaster.

You can see why Schumer, Warren, and their allies might be working with Harry Reid to make sure S. 2011 never sees the light of day.

The only way to force the Senate to stop this nightmare for the grassroots is for you and me to loudly make our voices heard while we still can.

So please sign your Fax Petition to the Senate in support of the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act today.

And, if you can, please chip in to support our fight against the IRS gage rule with a contribution of $50, $40, $30, $20, or $10.

Campaign for Liberty is working hard to defeat this rule. We are determined to flood the Senate with faxes, e-mails, and phone calls demanding that Congress pass the bill.

Your support will ensure that even with so many other battles going on, we can fight back against the IRS gag rule, which, if it takes effect, will cripple our ability to make major progress on our core issues.

So please sign your Fax Petition to the Senate in support of the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act today, and, if you are able, support Campaign for Liberty’s efforts with whatever you can pitch in at this time!

In Liberty,

Norman Singleton
Vice President of Policy

P.S. Last week, the House passed the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act (H.R. 3865), legislation blocking (for one year) the IRS’ proposed rule muzzling Campaign for Liberty and like-minded groups 60 days before a general election and 30 days before a primary.

This victory is due to the actions of Campaign for Liberty members like you and other liberty-loving activists who demanded Congress stop the IRS’ latest assault on the First Amendment!

But we must intensify our efforts if we are going to convince Harry Reid and his statist cronies to pass the Senate version (S. 2011). After all, many politicians want the IRS to stop C4L and like-minded groups from letting you know where they stand on Audit the Fed, reining in the NSA, repealing ObamaCare, and other important free market issues.

So please sign your Fax Petition to the Senate in support of S. 2011 right away. And if you can, please chip in a contribution of $50, $40, $30, or $20 to help Campaign for Liberty stop this gag rule.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

The backlash to the IRS's oppressive regulation is a success

From The National Right To Work Committee:

We sounded the alarm, and you took up the call.

I can't say I have any high hopes the Obama IRS will listen to the outpouring of comments by citizens like you opposing new regulations designed to stifle political speech, especially after the outrageous targeting of conservative groups.

But I'd like to thank you for standing up and making sure opposition to this unconstitutional scheme was heard.

By last night's deadline, the IRS had received over 140,000 comments. After 98,000 comments had been received, the IRS confirmed to the media that was a new record.

And "most were overwhelmingly critical," Roll Call reported.

Nearly 6,000 of those comments contained the exact sample language I sent Right to Work supporters like you, and countless others submitted their own comments about protecting the First Amendment.

Not only that, over 20,000 Right to Work supporters signed our petition against these onerous regulations.

Make no mistake, the Obama IRS drafted these regulations with the goal to shut you up.

And even if, as I expect, the Obama IRS doesn't heed your call to withdraw the proposed rules, you sent a loud and clear message that even the mainstream media noticed.

One of the reasons the Big Government championed by union bosses is so dangerous is the damage it can do to our rights without the level of public scrutiny that occurs over battles in Congress.

You and I know what that's like, after facing off against the radical Obama Labor Board these past several years.

Thank you again for fighting back against this unconstitutional assault on your freedom of speech.

I'll keep you updated if the IRS implements these speech-chilling rules -- and how we can fight back in court.

Sincerely,

Mark Mix

P.S. The National Right to Work Committee relies on your voluntary contributions to fund its programs. Please chip in with a contribution of $10 or more today.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Tell Obama to open up the Keystone pipeline

From the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow:

The clock is winding down.

Thursday, March 6th, is the deadline to submit public comment to the State Department on the Keystone XL pipeline.

Over 10,000 people signed CFACT's petition to approve the pipeline and thousands more keep coming in.

Thank you to everyone who signed and forwarded the petition to their friends.

The facts are clear:
Keystone means energy
Keystone means jobs
Keystone is clean
Keystone is safe

President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry should approve Keystone XL without further delay.

CFACT is working hard to educate the public and make your voice heard.

This week the Washington Times published a detailed analysis of the overwhelming reasons to approve Keystone XL by CFACT senior policy adviser Paul Driessen.

You can read it at CFACT.org.

Will Obama and Kerry choose the radical eco-left gadflies who have delayed Keystone XL for years, or the economic interests of the American people?

The time to speak up is now.

For nature and people too,

Craig Rucker
Executive Director

Politicians given survey on family issues

From Public Advocate:

Public Advocate is proud to announce that our Official 2014 Senate Candidates Survey on Family Values is well underway.

In the past, we have used candidate surveys to defend traditional values and real marriage, such as the 2012 Presidential Campaign.

So far we have surveyed seven states with plans to expand to an additional 14 states.

The first round of surveys were delivered to candidates in Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky and South Carolina.

Public Advocate asks candidates if they will oppose legislation -- the Gay Bill of Special Rights, the Homosexual Classrooms Act and the Offense of Marriage Act -- supported by the Homosexual Lobby, resist efforts of certain courts to overturn pro-Family state laws, and investigate allegations of abuse of Christians in the U.S. military.

The deadline for the Texas candidates has already passed, and our results have been widely published to our Texas supporters.

Three U.S. Senate candidates answered 100% pro-Family so far!

However, allies of the Homosexual Lobby are already pushing back, insisting that Public Advocate shouldn’t be allowed to speak out about family issues in the Lone Star State.

Some candidates who have refused to answer their survey have even attacked us in an effort to silence our reporting.

But Public Advocate will never back down.

Many of the incumbent senators in these states felt the pressure of Public Advocate’s supporters last year during the fight over the Gay Bill of Special Rights.

Senators Kay Hagan (NC), Mark Pryor (AR), and Mark Udall (UT) all ignored the will of their constituents by publicly supporting and voting for this bill.

Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) quietly helped the bill out of committee and then refused to make a public statement against the bill-- despite hearing from thousands of constituents asking him to do exactly that.

And despite calls for aggressive action, Senators John Cornyn (TX), Mitch McConnell (KY), and Lindsey Graham (SC) all opposed it with a bare minimum of effort -- not one spoke out boldly against it.

All of these incumbent senators and their respective challengers are being asked to publicly pledge to stand against the Homosexual Agenda in 8 key areas.

Now is their chance to pledge themselves for the Family, or go on record as anti-Family.

Family values, the rights of parents, and the sanctity of real marriage are issues on the forefront of the American political discussion.

Pro-Family states are being bullied by the Homosexual Lobby and the courts from coast to coast.

Just in the past two months, five states have had activist judges strike down all or part of their real marriage amendments.

The U.S. Senate needs to take action against these courts, but it is currently controlled by a radical caucus in the pocket of the Homosexual Lobby.

Under their influence, the Gay Bill of Special Rights passed in the Senate for the first time ever.

A bold pro-Family voice is more important than ever in the Senate, and American voters need to know about their candidates.

Completed surveys not only inform America where the candidates stand on issues, but also provide us with a tool to hold these politicians accountable when in office.

The next set of deadlines is March 31st.

Many surveys have already come in, but many are still missing.

Once the deadline passes, Public Advocate supporters in these states will be called on to contact each and every candidate to either thank them for a completed survey, or ask them to complete it.

For the Family,

HON. EUGENE DELGAUDIO
President, Public Advocate of the U.S.

P.S. Will you chip in $5 or $10 to help Public Advocate fight for family values?