[Peace-discuss] We agree with Ron Paul: McKinney, Baldwin, Nader

[C. G. Estabrook]

This statement is certainly far superior to the pro-war, pro-corporate positions
of the two major parties (and their candidates).

Democratic party front groups like MoveOn seem to be trying to co-opt the
anti-war vote for Obama by scaring people with John McCain (and he is pretty
scary).  Of course they have to hide Obama's pro-war positions (in some ways
more extreme than McCain's, especially in re AfPak).

Perhaps we should put together a telephone campaign (especially here in
Illinois) to let voters know that there are candidates with these views. --CGE


E. Wayne Johnson wrote:
> This morning at a press conference, Cynthia McKinney (Green Party), Chuck 
> Baldwin (Constitution Party), and Ralph Nader (independent) released a a 
> statement that they agree with Congressman Ron Paul on 4 key points. 
> Interestingly Bob (patriot act) Barr did not participate.
> 
> *
> 
> We Agree
> 
> The Republican/Democrat duopoly has, for far too long, ignored the most 
> important issues facing our nation.  However, alternate candidates Chuck 
> Baldwin, Cynthia McKinney, and Ralph Nader agree with Ron Paul on four key 
> principles central to the health of our nation. These principles should be 
> key in the considerations of every voter this November and in every election.
> 
> 
> 
> We Agree
> 
> Foreign Policy: The Iraq War must end as quickly as possible with removal of 
> all our soldiers from the region. We must initiate the return of our soldiers
>  from around the world, including Korea, Japan, Europe and the entire Middle 
> East. We must cease the war propaganda, threats of a blockade and plans for 
> attacks on Iran, nor should we re-ignite the cold war with Russia over 
> Georgia. We must be willing to talk to all countries and offer friendship and
>  trade and travel to all who are willing. We must take off the table the 
> threat of a nuclear first strike against all nations.
> 
> Privacy: We must protect the privacy and civil liberties of all persons under
>  US jurisdiction. We must repeal or radically change the Patriot Act, the 
> Military Commissions Act, and the FISA legislation. We must reject the notion
>  and practice of torture, eliminations of habeas corpus, secret tribunals,
> and secret prisons. We must deny immunity for corporations that spy willingly
> on the people for the benefit of the government. We must reject the unitary 
> presidency, the illegal use of signing statements and excessive use of 
> executive orders.
> 
> The National Debt: We believe that there should be no increase in the 
> national debt. The burden of debt placed on the next generation is unjust and
>  already threatening our economy and the value of our dollar. We must pay our
>  bills as we go along and not unfairly place this burden on a future 
> generation.
> 
> The Federal Reserve: We seek a thorough investigation, evaluation and audit 
> of the Federal Reserve System and its cozy relationships with the banking, 
> corporate, and other financial institutions. The arbitrary power to create 
> money and credit out of thin air behind closed doors for the benefit of 
> commercial interests must be ended. There should be no taxpayer bailouts of 
> corporations and no corporate subsidies. Corporations should be aggressively 
> prosecuted for their crimes and frauds.