Congressman Ron Paul, a Man of Integrity...
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -vs- Tyranny A man of principle and integrity. Representative Ron Paul in response to the rEpub lican pA rty offer of a speaking slot at the national rEpub lican cOnven tion . POLITICO - Mr. Paul, in an interview, said convention planners had offered him an opportunity to speak under two conditions: that he deliver remarks vetted by the Romney campaign, and that he give a full-fledged endorsement of Mr. Romney. He declined. “It wouldn’t be my speech,” Mr. Paul said. “That would undo everything I’ve done in the last 30 years. I don’t fully endorse him for president.” It is a rare thing in the politics of the 21st century when a politician puts principal ahead of politics. A son is not always "a chip off the old block." Paul’s refusal to play ball stands in contrast to his son, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who at some personal political cost has endorsed Mitt Romney’s bid – and has a speaking slot. The disparate appro...